JAN. 1: Hag’s Day – honoring the goddess as She Who Transforms
Day of Ishtar ( Inanna, Ashtart, Ashtaroth, Ashtoreth, Anat, Astarte, Anaitgis, Atar, Isis): Goddess of Love & Battle.
JAN. 2-3: Feast of Old to Greek Goddess Hekate – who guides all through transitions and crisis.
JAN. 6: Triple Goddess Day—honoring the Goddess as the Three-In-One;
Day of the Lord of the Dance – honoring Shiva, seeking his aid for prosperity and wisdom in the New Year, and for prosperity and wisdom in the New Year, and also for a spouse if desired.
JAN. 9: Festival of Isis: Mother Goddess, Great Goddess, Throne of Egypt
JAN. 16: Festival of Ganesh: God of Success
JAN. 17-18 Tu B’Shevat – Jewish Festival of Trees, celebrated with tree plantings and orchard blessings. Originally honored Old Canaanite-Hebrew Goddess Asherah.
JAN. 17-19 Feast of Fate – Ruler of Past, present, and Future, honoring Goddess as Moirai (old Greek), Norns (Old Norse), Coatlicue (Aztec), Pachamama (Inca), Manat (Old Arabic-Sufi) & Providence (Christian).
JAN. 18: Day of Danu – Celebrating the Great Mother Goddess who Shows the Way.
JAN. 23: Egyptian Day of Hathor: Goddess of Love, Tombs and the Sky.
JAN. 24-Feb 1 Sementivae – Old Roman festival of sowing, honoring Earth Goddess Terra (Greek Gaia), Grain Goddess Ceres (Greek Demeter), and Seed Goddess Proserpina (Greek Persephone).
January 2024 – Gardening by the Moon, Biodynamic Planting Guide
Please read this first:
1) Moon Phase x Moon Zodiac Sign:
Please keep in mind, that Gardening by Moon Phase and Gardening by Moon Zodiac Sign are two different/independent biodynamic systems and they might give you different or contradictiory gardening recommendations.
a) Each Moon Phase (except Full Moon and New Moon) lasts about 1 week
b) Each Moon Zodiac Sign lasts about 2.5 days
Try to experiment with these two systems to find which recommendations suits you the most.
2) Tropical (Astrological) x Sidereal (Astronomical) Zodiac:
(1-2 days difference in Leaf, Fruit, Root and Flower days)
There are two different zodiacs for determining the Moon Sign:
a) Tropical zodiac (Astrological) is based on the seasons – Vernal Equinox is fixed as 0° Aries (The 1st Fruit day)
b) Sidereal zodiac (Astronomical) takes into account Precession of Equinoxes and shifts 0° Aries back by cca 1-2 days. Maria Thun who was an authority on biodynamics was using this Sidereal zodiac
Try to experiment also with these two zodiac systems to find which system suits you better.
The Full Moon for this month will occur later in the month on Thursday, January 25th. The New Moon is earlier in the month on Thursday, January 11th.
January Full Moon Name
The very first full moon of the year is known in many cultures as the Full Wolf Moon, which is appropriate given the deep, ancient ties between wolves and January’s full moon. For instance, the Gaelic word for January, Faoilleach, comes from the term for wolves, faol-chù, even though wolves haven’t existed in Scotland for centuries. The Saxon word for January is Wulf-monath, or Wolf Month. Meanwhile, the festival of the Japanese wolf god, Ooguchi Magami, is held in January. The Seneca tribe links the wolf so strongly to the moon, they believe that a wolf gave birth to the moon by singing it into the sky. Just why are wolves so strongly associated with January’s full moon?
The most obvious answer is because wolves are much louder and more noticeable in January, which is when breeding season begins. Wolves begin to howl more frequently and aggressively to establish their territory, threatening neighbors and enemies alike to stay far away from their breeding grounds. A small pack of wolves may even try to make themselves seem like a larger pack by howling together. While a lone wolf can sustain a howl for the duration of a single breath, an entire pack may howl in unison for longer than two minutes during breeding season.
While it makes sense for the haunting howls of wolves to be more memorable during January, how did wolves come to be associated with the full moon itself? Everyone is familiar with the iconic image of a wolf raising its head and howling at the full moon – but do wolves actually sing to the moon? While that might be a romantic idea, there’s no scientific evidence that links wolves to the lunar cycle. Humans may have begun to associate wolves with the moon simpy because they are nocturnal animals that are very active at night. In addition, wolves do raise their heads in the direction of the sky so their howls can travel over far distances to reach their pack mates as they roam. Instead of singing to the moon, they’re actually singing to their friends.
In fact, wolves are so well-known for their tight-knit communities that the Sioux tribe called January’s full moon the Moon Where Wolves Run Together. The wolf is often seen as a symbol of loyalty and protection in many cultures. The Wolf Moon is the perfect time for you to reach out to loved ones and reaffirm your connections, in preparation for deepening your bonds and taking on new challenges together over the upcoming year.
That said, lone wolves are also entirely capable of overcoming hostile conditions on their own with their resourcefulness. According to Celtic mythology, the wolf is infused with lunar power, which refers to its ability to sniff out hidden insights or knowledge, and to detect unexpected sources of danger. In some legends, the wolf even swallows the sun so the wolf can bask in the moon’s overflowing lunar power! The Full Wolf Moon is a great time for you to plan out clever ways to achieve your goals for the upcoming year. Trust your wolfish instincts when it comes to decisions, but also be tenacious in searching for useful knowledge that will help you realize your masterplan.
Local Date and Time for January 2024 Full Moon in major cities around the world:
Los Angeles,
San Francisco,
Vancouver
January 25, 2024
9:54am PST
Denver,
Salt Lake City,
Calgary
January 25, 2024
10:54am MST
Chicago,
Houston,
San Antonio
January 25, 2024
11:54am CST
New York,
Toronto,
Atlanta
January 25, 2024
12:54pm EST
London,
Manchester,
Dublin
January 25, 2024
5:54pm GMT
Paris,
Rome,
Berlin
January 25, 2024
6:54pm CET
Athens,
Istanbul,
Helsinki
January 25, 2024
7:54pm EET
Dubai,
Abu Dhabi,
Muscat
January 25, 2024
9:54pm +04
Bangalore,
Mumbai,
New Delhi
January 25, 2024
11:24pm IST
Singapore,
Kuala Lumpur
January 26, 2024
1:54am +08
Perth,
Hong Kong,
Beijing
January 26, 2024
1:54am AWST
Sydney,
Brisbane,
Melbourne
January 26, 2024
4:54am AEDT
Don’t get caught unprepared by these planetary power outages. Here are all the 2024 retrograde planets to help you plan ahead.
This article is partially excerpted from The AstroTwins’ 2024 Horoscope. The annual book provides a thorough forecast for all of the 2024 Retrograde planets.
When a planet passes the Earth in its orbit around the Sun, it’s said to be going retrograde. From our vantage point on Earth, the planet appears to be on a reverse commute, backing up through the zodiac instead of advancing ahead degree by degree. While this is an illusion, we still feel the effect of each planet’s apparent reversal.
“When a planet goes retrograde, everything under its jurisdiction can go haywire!”
– The AstroTwins 2024 Horoscope
Survival tips for the2024 Retrograde planets: • Think of the prefix “re-” when planning the best use of a retrograde. Review, reconnect, reconfigure.
• Retrogrades aren’t optimal times to start anything new, but they’re stellar phases for tying up loose ends, enjoying nostalgic moments or giving stalled missions a second chance.
The 2024 Retrograde planets, dates and meanings
You may only have heard about Mercury retrograde. Since Mercury wreaks havoc on technology, communication and travel 3-4 times a year, this planet gets the flashiest headlines. But Mercury’s not the only member of the retrograde brigade! With the exception of Venus and Mars, ALL planets have retrograde cycles every year.
Planning ahead for the 2024 retrograde planets can help you face the challenges but also find the secret opportunities each retrograde brings.
Inner planets retrograde in 2024
The inner planets are closest to the Sun. They are the “personal planets” since they govern the daily aspects of our lives.
2024 MERCURY retrograde dates
December 13, 2023 to January 1, 2024, in SAGITTARIUS
April 1-15, 2024 in ARIES
August 5-14, 2024 in VIRGO
August 14-28, 2024 in LEO
November 25 to December 15, 2024 in SAGITTARIUS
Mercury is the ruler of information, communication and our intellectual processes. For these approximately three week retrograde cycles, we can blame every Internet outage, petty fight and canceled plan on a spinning rock 48 million miles away.
While the scrambled signals can be agonizing, we have a chance to dive into deeper discourse. But try not to start anything new. Focus on activities that start with the prefix “re-,” as mentioned above. This means, simply: go back!
Review all your contracts before you sign. Renew your commitments, rather than making new ones. Prepare to repeat yourself often. Reunite with old friends. Redecorate a room. Rekindle a romance (proceed with this one with caution!)
Surprise, there is no Venus retrograde in 2024! The next Venus retrograde isn’t until March 1 to April 12, 2025!
Venus is the planet of love, beauty and luxury, lending its decadent energy to every zodiac sign for three to five weeks each year. Since we get a reprieve from her reverse commutes in 2024, this is an excellent year for weddings and any beautification projects.
2024 MARS retrograde dates
December 6, 2024 to January 6, 2025 in LEO
Mars is the like a celestial sentry, readying us to fight for what we hold dear. Beware the blowhards! Tempers flare and egos balloon during Mars retrograde.
Outer planets retrograde in 2024
The outer planets turn retrograde each year for 4-5 months. These snoozes help us incorporate changes.
2024 JUPITER retrograde dates
October 9, 2024 to February 4, 2025 in GEMINI
Wise, wild Jupiter is the galactic gambler, the global nomad and the eternal seeker. Developments happen rapidly in this powerhouse’s path! Jupiter’s job is to push us out of our comfort zones and into uncharted territory—even if that means leaping before we look.
Jupiter’s 2024 backspin will be extra chaotic since it takes place in double-talking Gemini. What are the facts and what’s fake news?
2024 SATURN retrograde dates
June 29 to November 15, 2024 in PISCES
Where have we become excessive? When is enough just…enough? Whistleblowing planet Saturn reveals where we need to set better boundaries. We need to be vigilant as we set limits around our time, money and indulgences. Your new mantra? “No” is a complete sentence.
Okay, Chiron isn’t a planet, but in recent years this comet’s been called everything from an asteroid to a planetoid. In astrology, Chiron reveals our power to process our trauma and suffering so that we can in turn, heal others. That is why astrologers (including us), call Chiron “the wounded healer.”
This timeout brings a chance to look deep within and gain greater emotional regulation. Our healing gifts emerge as we do our inner work.
Uranus is in “fall” in Taurus, meaning it’s in its least comfortable position. It makes sense! The side-spinning planet rules all things rebellious and futuristic, while earth sign Taurus is a conservational traditionalist. Uranus wants change, Taurus seeks to limit it and create predictability.
So how do you manage? Check your tech (and honor the analog). Increase your mindfulness. Slow down and get conscious about your every move—and your impact!
These periods can be deeply introspective times—but ones that require extra reality checks! You may feel like retreating or escaping from the world, which can be a healing process or one that lures you back to a destructive habit.
“Just this once” can become famous last words during a Neptune retrograde. Set up support systems so you don’t give in to toxic temptations. While Neptune intensifies its boundary-dissolving effect in its home sign of Pisces, that advice goes double!
We have an opportunity to go back and revisit some of the buried stuff we’ve glossed over in our lives, during Pluto retrograde. What have you shoved down to the recesses of your consciousness? Pluto dwells in the underworld, a kidnapper of young Persephone—which is a metaphor for your own inner child.
The truth is, we all have a shadow side—the part of ourselves that we’d rather deny than lay claim to. No one’s cedar-lined closet is without rattling skeletons. For the five months of Pluto retrograde, you may have to face a few specters head-on. While its ultimate effect is for good, there can be a few intense moments at first…so hang on tight!
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