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Your Daily Charm for Today

Today’s Meaning:
The good spirits are pleased with you. This period is a happy one. For the immediate future these spirits will protect as you travel through life and reward you with moments of bliss.

General Description:
This curious wooden figure is worn suspended round the neck as a talisman by the natives of New Guinea. It is supposed to terrify and scare away evil spirits. It is also a charm for happiness and is believed to protect the wearer from illness, for the natives believe that illness is caused by a bad spirit entering the body. They are taught by their witch doctors that nature is full of evil, and good spirits, and much of their time is spent in pacifying the good spirits, and frightening away the evil ones.

Your Daily Domino
January 24, 2017

 Blank/Blank
Your are standing before a blank canvas and have the freedom to choose how you fill it. New powers and energies will be available to you–if you are open to them. Good or bad, your choices will determine your future

Your Daily Tile
January 24, 2017

Green Dragon
Symbol: Commence
The Green Dragon tile suggests the time has come for you to begin a new project, or take your life in a new direction.

Your Ancient Symbol Card for Today

The Eastern Dragon

The Eastern Dragon derives its symbolism from eons of rich, Asian culture. The Eastern Dragon is a revered creature who brings good fortune and power to those under its influence. It influences situations by supplying courage, nobility and perseverance. The Eastern Dragon is the most Yang of creatures in Chinese mythology, and represents the male character at its strongest and best.

As a daily card, The Eastern Dragon foretells a period of abundant prosperity. This is a time when your goals can not only be attained but surpassed. If you use your energy wisely, your courage with discretion, and refuse to give up your ambitions will be satisfied.

Get A Jump On Tomorrow…..

Your Daily Horoscopes for Wednesday, January 25th

 

Aries

This is an excellent time for finding the right people or support systems, dear Aries, and for bonding through shared interests and viewpoints. Even so, expectations of others, particularly partners, should be kept in check. Seeing what you want to see in someone may end up disappointing, so why even go there? You are taking great pleasure in your downtime right now, but you are also inclined to want company, and it can be difficult to blend both. You may need to give up a pleasure in order to attend to someone else’s needs, but the rewards can be great. The Moon in your career sector all day can help you to focus on your goals and the benefits of planning ahead, however.

Taurus

Watch for a tendency to go overboard today, dear Taurus. You may feel torn between social pleasures and work or health pursuits. While the social side of things may seem the natural winner, you are actually taking quite a bit of pleasure from your routines these days, so it’s not an easy choice. Alternatively, you may have taken on so much work or tasks that you need to pass up on an opportunity now. You might also misjudge a situation or a person and have a hard time focusing. However, the Moon in your adventure sector helps lift your spirits. Allow your creativity to flow. This can, in fact, be a great time for clarity about an educational, legal, or travel matter.

Gemini

There can be a real tendency to procrastinate today, dear Gemini. You might end up focusing on everything but your biggest priority! This may, in fact, be a skillful way of avoiding something, but keep in mind that it won’t go away if you put it off. Venus at the top of your chart these days suggests a greater interest and pleasure in your career or the pursuit of your goals, and perhaps the adulation of others. However, today you can find it difficult to stay focused. Watch for going over the top when it comes to pleasing others and extending gestures because you may miss the mark. Friends or a partner can be supportive and cooperative, and your personal life may fare quite a bit better than your professional or public life right now.

Cancer

In your enthusiasm to enjoy new experiences, dear Cancer, you may end up taking on too much right now. A big part of you is itching to get out and about, while another part is just as into getting comfortable and sticking with familiar people and places. While these two things can seem mutually exclusive, you might be able to compromise in order to enjoy yourself more fully today. There is also a possibility of putting your faith into the wrong things now, perhaps in an effort to find more meaning in your activities. The trick is to understand your desires before seeking to fulfill them. Business and work matters can strengthen now, however. In fact, you may make a significant advance.

Leo

You are eager about many things these days, dear Leo, and your personal interests can be exciting but sometimes a little overdone. Today may be one of those times — when having too many balls in the air keeps you from pursuing a more satisfying line of thought or project. Watch also for see-sawing between a light-hearted and serious approach in your interactions which can leave others confused as to what you truly intend. Ease off if things are not clicking now. There is no need to push things. When timing is a little off, leaving things alone to see if they naturally fall back into place is often a good strategy. You can get a leg up creatively speaking today, and your self-assurance can open up doors on romantic, travel, and publishing fronts.

Virgo

Emotionally speaking, you can feel you’re advancing and ahead of the game today, dear Virgo. Support from family or a partner can come easily now. Even so, there is a small tendency to misjudge or overdo things today with Venus in your partnership sector in awkward aspect to Jupiter in your resources sector. It’s particularly important to avoid excessive people-pleasing now, which can be a tendency if you are sensitive to something being a little off in a relationship – you won’t end up feeling any better if you do. Regarding money and possessions, while some disregard of the material world can be worthwhile, too much will end up costing you – at the very least, energy, and perhaps some money too. You are inclined to comfort yourself with extravagances rather than addressing the real reason for restlessness.

Libra

A Venus-Jupiter challenge points to minor misjudgments today, dear Libra, and for you, this is likely to do with your ability to take on more tasks. In fact, you may be thinking the bigger you go, the better, but extravagances now not only fail to truly satisfy, but they may also end up regrettable. As well, even though you’re doing a lot for others, you may not be getting the appreciation for your efforts that you crave. There could be some confusion about what you should do next or how to advance, but your best bet now is to keep things simple and to let go of wild expectations. Conversations with a partner or sibling can be encouraging and even empowering – you are building one another up.

Scorpio

This is not the best day for sticking to the rules or for focused attention, dear Scorpio. Plans may not pan out as expected, but perhaps the most noticeable area of life with unexpected results is your social life right now. Part of this has to do with your seemingly contradictory needs – part of you wants to take a risk or two on creative or romantic levels, and another part is a bit reclusive and tied too tightly to the past to go out on a limb. Try not to compensate with extravagance or excesses which won’t address the actual problem. Take extra time for self-understanding. It’s hard to compete with a memory, so aim to work on releasing yourself from something from the past that is preventing you from enjoying the moment.

Sagittarius

With Venus and your ruler, Jupiter, in strained relationship to one another now, dear Sagittarius, discomfort or restlessness might prompt us to overcompensate. Poor choices and planning may result, but taking some extra time for self-understanding can help you over this small bump in the road. With Venus in your home and family sector, you take greater pleasure than usual sticking with familiar people and things. However, Jupiter in your social sector not only encourages you to socialize, but it also wants you to take a chance and make changes. Disconnects may result with family and/or friends, but they may very well reflect a dichotomy within. You have excellent opportunities for connecting well with a child or romantic friend today, however, and through taking care of someone’s needs, you gain a sense of accomplishment.

Capricorn

On most days, you prefer to make plans and stick with them, dear Capricorn – unpredictability can put you off. Today, with the Moon in your sign, however, you’re a little more open to spontaneity, and it’s a good thing with a Venus-Jupiter aspect occurring now that tends to breed unexpected results, particularly when it comes to people and pleasures. There is a tendency to go overboard or to excess if we feel uncomfortable or if we’re trying to avoid responsibility. Perhaps above all now, as excited as you may be to share some news or an idea, you may be better off waiting, as timing may be off. Keep things simple and reasonable now, and aim to stay flexible.

Aquarius

The Moon in your privacy sector all day points to a need to tuck yourself away for a spell, dear Aquarius, largely because you need a little extra time away from the hustle and bustle to process and renew yourself emotionally. Today, avoid the trap of looking outside of yourself when assessing your worth. Think about your accomplishments and measure them only in terms of what you’d like to do. A desire for security or familiarity is strong right now, but so is the need to experience and learn new things. While these needs seem too divergent to combine, if you truly seek them, you can find ways to compromise and satisfy both needs. Be particularly aware of a tendency to overspend now. Try not to borrow from the future by promising or putting off something that will eventually cost you. There can be a pleasant advance with a friend, studies, or a sibling occurring now, however.

Pisces

You may stumble upon an opportunity to advance towards your goals through an alliance made now, dear Pisces, and you can feel that professionally or financially speaking, you’re moving to a better place. Today has some strained energy to it, however – very different but equally persistent needs seem to compete with one another. As much as you’re valuing your independence right now, you are also very drawn to deeper connections and experiences. Someone may be paying extra attention to you, and while this feels good, it may cause waves in an established relationship. Indecision can wear on you on a social or personal level, but do your best not to let this drain you of energy. In addition to being cautious with decisions related to intimacy, be a little more vigilant than usual when it comes to loans, investments, and other financial decisions.

 

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If Today is Your Birthday: January 24

Multi-talented and diverse, you are an interesting person who can draw upon both creative and logical sides of the brain equally. Others find you funny, great for advice, and extremely perceptive. Always interested in how people tick, you are a natural psychologist. You are security-minded but although you don’t like too much change, you do require stimulation in your day to day affairs. Many of you hold more than one job. Famous people born today: Desmond Morris, Mary Lou Retton, John Belushi, Oral Roberts, Neil Diamond, Nastassja Kinski, Warren Zevon.

Your Birthday Year Forecast:

A Full Moon in your Solar Return chart marks this as a year of great personal significance, when major new beginnings, endings, and activities occur. This period is the culmination of a stage of personal growth and development. Events occurring this year may bring various developments in your emotional, psychological, or spiritual life over the past several years to a head. Relationships are especially important. There can be increased activity in your professional and public life, causing a conflict with your domestic and personal goals. There is little moderation in your life this year. Connections are made or ended; or your job focus may change as one focus fades to make way for a new direction. The year ahead is certain to be a very busy, dynamic, and significant period in your life.

There can be a turning point with your studies for some of you. This can also be a year in which you are building faith and confidence in your personality, skills, and talents. You can experience a stronger desire to seek out meaning, wisdom, and mental stimulation in your life during this period. Others might frequently turn to you for guidance. You can have many projects and ideas on the table now. You are hungry for variety, knowledge, and mental excitement. You could have a pleasing way with words, whether spoken or written (or both), and a love for order in the world of ideas and problem solving.

Your will to put your projects into motion is strong this year. This period is good for confidently drawing upon your more creative instincts. This is also a stellar year for partnering up for activities. There can be a significant person in your life who fuels your ambition and/or builds your confidence, spurring you on to new heights.

You can be especially committed and dedicated to learning or a personal interest this year, and you might pour a lot of energy into it. This can be a very fruitful period as a result. Your mind is working at top speed this year. This means you can get a whole lot done, but it also suggests that you may not be paying attention to important details. Others may not always jump on board right away when it comes to your ideas or opinions. Your senses are stimulated, and you could have sudden flashes of insight or fresh new ideas. You may very well find it challenging to deal with routine matters or monotonous tasks. Learning new things is your passion this year–not recycling old ideas or performing repetitive processes.

There may be a project, idea, or person that demands much of your attention or occupies much of your thoughts. Your need to investigate and read between the lines is strong this year. It’s best used for research and increased awareness of psychological motivations, both of others and yourself.

 

You are more inclined to act upon your intuition this year, and your creative impulses are potent. You have an influence with you that acts to soften your disposition, smoothing out some of the tension in your life. At times, you will have a “what will be, will be” attitude. Dancing, swimming, photography, arts, and entertainment are favored. If you are an artist, this could be an especially inspired, imaginative, and productive year. Pay attention to your gut feelings, which will, more often than not, give you valuable information. If you are involved in sales, you will be able to tune into your client’s inner desires and motivations.

Jupiter transits in harmony with your Sun in September and October, and you have a stronger than usual desire to improve, grow, and learn. This is a fortunate aspect that helps boost optimism and confidence, and you are able to attract fortunate circumstances into your life as a result. Problems are easier to resolve. Matters related to universities, higher education, organized religion, publishing, legal affairs, and foreign interests can be especially strong. It’s a strong time to further your education. You are likely to enjoy a larger perspective on matters that keeps you from getting lost in details or overly frustrated by everyday stresses.

You can experience more popularity or a stronger interest in others and making connections. This is a year of general fortune through your relationships and meetings. 

This can be a year in which you are in high demand, and one in which relationships tend to be a central focus. You are motivated and confident this year, and a partnership may be behind this increased enthusiasm. This can be a year in which you are doing a lot of connecting and creating. The connections you make tend to be growth-oriented and encouraging. People tend to easily see your intelligence or unique insight this year. The tendency to overdo things, however, should be watched, and you should try to avoid pushing yourself to do too much, particularly mentally.

 

2017 will be a Number Eight year for you. Ruled by Saturn. This is a year of power and accomplishment. Actively seeking to expand, taking educated risks, and moving forward are highlighted. This is a year of opportunity, particularly in the material and business world, and opportunities need to be seized. It’s generally not a year to find a new love partner, simply because the focus is on the material world and your place in the world. This is a problem-solving year in which you can expect real, tangible results. Advice – take action, plan ahead, seize opportunities.

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Your Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, January 24th

 

Aries

There is an adventurous, spontaneous approach to the day that is right up your alley, dear Aries, although by evening, the need to take care of business is strong. With Venus in your privacy sector this month, you’re likely doing some soul-searching regarding your feelings these days. An alignment with Chiron now can prompt a real desire to heal and move on. Something can occur that serves as a potent reminder of an open wound – something from your past that you never got closure on, for example. Self-honesty now can open you up to opportunities to heal. The inner teacher in you emerges, and you have tremendous insight and experience to share for those willing to listen. Your own perhaps painful experiences have taught you much, and you could be helping others with similar problems. You come to an understanding of what is most valuable to you, and this can benefit both your relationships and your financial or practical world.

Taurus

Much of the day, you go within to seek answers, dear Taurus, but by evening, you crave more involvement with the outside world! An alignment of Venus and Chiron comes into orb as well, and this points to a great time for personal discoveries. You might thoroughly enjoy helping someone either by way of guidance or more practical aid. Emotionally, you are brave and willing. You may get the chance to start fresh in friendship as you reach a new level of understanding or awareness that takes things to a whole new level. Your approach to relationships is fresh and new, and your generosity of spirit and willingness to be vulnerable are the strongest factors in your personal appeal at the moment. You are seeking emotional satisfaction and wholeness, and people in your life can lead you in the right direction. You may see new ways to rejuvenate friendships.

Gemini

You feel especially bonded to others today, dear Gemini, and the desire for peace is strong. However, while in the first part of the day you may scramble to bring surface harmony to your relationships and your life, by evening, you’re looking for something deeper. Opportunities to grow, learn, and heal emerge now. This is, in fact, an excellent time for all-new activities along these lines. It’s also a good time for recognizing the need to improve and grow in your business pursuits. A humble approach does wonders for your professional life and reputation now, as well. At the same time, your willingness to think outside of the box can also be valuable today. Repairing or enhancing relationships with authority figures and business associates may be possible now. People are catching on to your unique approach.

Cancer

Most of the day is good for doing handiwork or routine matters, dear Cancer, although there can be some restlessness around midday when you’re inclined to make impulsive decisions. As the day advances, your romantic side emerges. Whether you are moving a relationship forward or letting go of something that is not working for you, this is a superb time for self-honesty. There can be a willingness to learn from one in another in a close relationship, as well as to learn from mistakes made in the past. You are braver about expressing yourself, and you’re drawn to things that could stand to improve, grow, and develop. People coming into your life or those who are already in place may be catalysts for relating and connecting in an open manner. This is a time for opening your heart, as it leads to chances to heal and resolve problems.

Leo

There is fiery energy to much of the day that suits you well, dear Leo. You are adventurous and in the mood to share. Later today, you are a little more serious than you have been. The chance to really dig deep and get to the heart of a relationship or private matter can be with you now. It’s a time for emotional repair, healing, and deep understanding. It’s also a fine time for discovering what or who you value and for such things as research and analysis with an extra dose of intuition working on your side. Emotional honesty is important now, and fortunately, it comes more easily than usual. You are courageous but also very sensitive in the face of new discoveries, even if they seem to touch on a soft spot.

Virgo

The tendency towards introspection continues today, dear Virgo, although you open up considerably as the day advances. Emotional matters thrive. Even so, an old wound may reopen in the process! Venus in your partnership sector aligns with wise Chiron, and this brings a relationship matter or sensitivity to your attention. You are open and generous, and others are attracted or drawn to you through these things. You may be helping someone through a difficulty or vice versa. This is a good time to recommit to a healing process, relationship, or improved attitude related to relationships. Financial judgment is also enhanced right now since you are in touch with what you need and value, not only with people but also with material things.

Libra

This is an active day for personal charm, dear Libra. You are open and generous, and you radiate healing energy. While you thrive in a state of “busy” for much of the day, this afternoon, you begin to need quiet time. There can be a new beginning with someone or the chance to start fresh with a positive attitude. Others may be turning to you for help, support, or advice, and you are particularly willing to come to their aid. The desire is to be of practical help more than anything. You are also particularly interested in your own health and work. For many of you, there can be a strong attraction to alternative ways to heal and strengthen yourself. If bad habits or health have been a problem recently, this can be a time of increased sensitivity to imbalances and a high drive to make improvements.

Scorpio

Your practical side is in focus much of today, dear Scorpio, but as the day advances, you become more sociable and desirous of a connection. Sharing with a friend or lover can lead to pleasant bonding moments now. There is more willingness to be vulnerable, and openness leads to opportunities for a fresh start. You may be making resolutions or reaching a turning point in a relationship regarding forgiveness and understanding. If you’re not in the position to spend time with someone, consider expressing yourself through creative outlets. Finding release through fantasy or imaginative undertakings can figure strongly now. It’s important to you that others see you for your unique qualities.

Sagittarius

Your approach to most of the day is freeform and spontaneous, dear Sagittarius, although emotions tend to settle by evening. There can be some restlessness and possible tension with others around the middle of the day, but as the day moves forward, you come to a more peaceful place on an emotional level. This is an excellent time for a new beginning or a refreshing moment with family or in your private life. Typically difficult or tricky matters may be easier to confront with Venus and Chiron aligning at the bottom of your solar chart. Feelings that may normally be hard to access can emerge now – you are psychically open. While the need to belong and feel nurtured is a soft spot right now, identifying and facing this helps move you to possible solutions.

Capricorn

Much of the day you are likely to keep a low profile, dear Capricorn, as you need some time for emotional renewal. However, by evening, the Moon is in your sign, and you crave a connection to the world around you. It’s a day for a humble approach to communications which leads to opportunities to bond and connect with others. Talk is good, and in fact, even though there is more sensitivity than usual now, with openness, healing becomes possible and even likely. People may be seeking out your words of wisdom, and when you feel needed this way, you are at your best. Today is also keen for a new beginning of sorts in a relationship or with a learning program or personal interest.

Aquarius

You are in a mostly sociable mood today, dear Aquarius, although this evening, the Moon moves into your privacy sector and you seek out emotional refreshment or some level of retreat for a few days. Today is quite excellent for identifying what you truly want and value. This can apply to both relationships and the material world, benefiting financial planning, purchases, and new awareness in a relationship. You can benefit greatly from natural or earthy activities that renew your connection to the world around you or the world of the five senses. These can, in fact, be healing. If you’re feeling especially sensitive about your worth or value to others, deal with this bravely – the day favors openness and self-honesty.

Pisces

Much of the day, you can be quite focused on taking care of business, dear Pisces, but by evening, you crave an emotional break from performing. Fortunately, with Venus and Chiron moving to a conjunction in your sign, you find it easy to save business concerns or the practical world for another time. You might discover that the path to empowerment is through helping others. The more you open your heart, and the more you accept, the better life gets. Your ability to heal and understand is high, and this may be attracting others to you today. Personal confidence is about letting go of worrying about what others expect of you and simply expressing yourself naturally. Your unique style shines now, even if you do not mean to attract attention to it.

 

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