If Today is Your Birthday: January 12

You have a strong character with a contrary streak, but overall, you are charming and intriguing. While responsible and basically security-minded, you can also be quirky and rebellious. You are very partnership-oriented, always in mind that things are better shared, even the smallest things and simplest of activities. It is not that you are dependent exactly–in fact, you have a decidedly independent streak–it’s more that you truly enjoy good company. Famous people born today: Jack London, Rush Limbaugh, Howard Stern, Kristie Alley, Rob Zombie, Luise Rainer, Naya Rivera.

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.

You crave and seek more freedom this year, and how you deal with this issue makes all the difference as to the overriding themes of the year. If you recognize your need for changes in key areas of your life and adapt accordingly, this can be an exciting year of discovery. However, if you resist change and insist on keeping things status quo, you are bound to feel very restless, tense, and rebellious. Either way, making healthy changes should be the focus instead of change just for the sake of change. Spontaneity, not impulsiveness, is the key to success this year. Optimism is wonderful, but when it’s blind optimism, life becomes a rollercoaster ride, so aim to keep your feet on the ground. Fortunately, you have a lot of cosmic support for this.

Uranus has finished its challenging transit to your Sun, and this suggests more stability overall.

Business benefits from a more creative approach, but you should be especially careful that you aren’t missing important details. This can 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 might find that you become more goal-oriented this year, as superficial goals no longer satisfy you. You want your objectives to reflect what you’re really about, and you are likely to rid yourself of unsatisfying goals this year. You benefit from being more decisive than usual, and your ability to concentrate and focus helps you to achieve what you set out to do. A new project or goal begun this year has a good chance of being successful and long-lasting. Your sexual and physical activities tend to be more intense, passionate, and focused. It’s an excellent year in which to make a lifestyle change, as your ability to concentrate on what really matters to you is enhanced.

Venus conjunct Neptune in your Solar Return chart this year is an extremely romantic influence. This could be a year in which romance enters your life or is enhanced. The only real danger with this aspect is the tendency to be starry-eyed about your romantic and social relationships. Fresh beginnings on creative levels are likely. Heightened sensitivity to, and awareness of, beauty and spirituality characterize the year ahead. You are easily influenced, seducible and seductive, and given to strong powers of imagination. You are more attuned to the world of beauty and romance, and gentleness with others is the best way to harness this energy. It can certainly be a magical time on a romantic and social level, but it could also be a confusing or illusory influence as well. You should be more vigilant with money matters and watch for a tendency to glamorize your situation or relationships at times.

This can be a powerful year for friendships. You are especially concerned with being fair to one another in your relationships. You seek out balance and peace, and the platonic elements of a relationship may be emphasized now with great success. There can be a focus on sharing or blending beliefs, morals, and values; or there can be a strong focus on growing and improving through one another. This can also be a very creative, artistic time.

This can be a year in which you reassess your love relationships or friendships to determine whether they’re helping you grow or holding you back.

The year ahead is an enterprising one, particularly along creative lines. It’s also a very important period for making lifestyle changes. You can find yourself in high demand this year, and partnerships can be in stronger focus. You have much energy to pour into your pursuits, although you can be a little moody when it comes to motivation for your projects – you need to feel inspired for the energy to flow well. Romantic and creative energy runs very high this year. Work on your ability to pace yourself, as it will lead to greater happiness and health. As well, temper enthusiasm with practicality for best results.

2017 is a Number Five year for you. Ruled by Mercury. This is a year of exploration and freedom. It’s a time when exploration and reaching out to others brings opportunities. It’s a good time to advertise and sell. Surprises are in store, and the routine is broken. This is a year when exciting relationships can be formed or, if you are already in a partnership, new life is breathed into the relationship. Advice – explore, look for adventure, keep your eyes open for opportunities, mingle.

2018 will be a Number Six year for you. Ruled by Venus. This is a year of relative contentment. It is a time when love is the easiest to attract, and partnerships formed under this vibration have a better chance for longevity. You are able to attract others, and material things as well, this year. This is a good year for establishing harmony in the family and in the home. Advice – develop existing relationships, be positive and receptive because these kinds of energies help you to attract what you desire. 

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Cafe Astrology

Your Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, January 12

Aries

The Full Moon this morning is conflict-ridden yet highly revealing and romantic as well – an unusual combination. It’s a time for discovering your feelings on a matter and then redirecting your life in fundamental ways with this new knowledge in mind. Home life can need extra attention now. Feelings are intensified, and you can recognize the importance of spending more time with family. From today forward, you’ll feel sharper and enjoy a busy pace regarding your career or long-term goals. A Venus-Neptune conjunction can cast a romantic or mysterious energy over the day. Something secret or private draws you in. This is a time for viewing others in a compassionate light, although you might want to watch for over-idealizing a situation, particularly a financial or romantic one. There might be benefits coming your way from an unexpected source or joy felt for helping someone out.

Taurus

The Full Moon this morning pulls up strong and possibly unrecognized feelings, dear Taurus. You may be rushing to meet a deadline at this time or news comes in that moves things forward. It may be a hectic time, but it’s also a period of discovering feelings that have been building, and then embracing them. Now that you know what’s in your heart, you’re ready to make better decisions. Educational, legal, publishing, or travel matters may resume or delays lift from today forward as Mercury re-enters your solar ninth house. Venus and Neptune come together, and you might approach a friendship issue from a new, and likely more compassionate, perspective. This is a very good time to let go and forgive or to support and help others. Your sympathies and your compassion are heightened, so allow yourself to dream and imagine but don’t expect inhuman feats from people in your life. For some, this is an excellent time to come up with new ideas for long-term happiness goals.

Gemini

While emotions run high today, dear Gemini, you may very well get a chance to handle a money matter or predicament surrounding personal possessions or an intimate relationship. You recognize the need to take better care of yourself and your resources now. Becoming less dependent on others, not only or necessarily financially but emotionally, is a focus. This morning’s Full Moon can have an almost magical effect on work and finances, although there can be shuffling around of resources in the process. An entirely new activity can help bring emotional refreshment today. Business meetings or interviews can run well, with more openness and compassion expressed, but not necessarily strong on practicality or productivity. You are likely seeing romantic partners in an idealistic way and entertaining wonderful possibilities for your future, but it will be important to maintain a sense of proportion.

Cancer

A Full Moon occurring this morning is temperamental but also very romantic, dear Cancer, and it occurs in your sign. This puts you in the spotlight – you are in demand! You’ll encounter feelings that you’ve brushed aside, buried, or otherwise ignored. Knowing what’s in your heart is empowering, even if you don’t yet have a plan set in stone for going after what you want. Let time tell and allow things to unfold naturally rather than succumb to pressure. A Venus-Neptune alignment this afternoon helps you let go of unhealthy attachments and encourages a dreamy, idealistic view of your life. Although there is some tendency to idealize others or romanticize situations, you may need a break from the usual routine. This is a strong time for forgiveness, compassion, and new understanding. Aim to make peace with the past.

Leo

A Full Moon occurs early today, dear Leo. At the same time, Mercury returns to your solar sixth house, bringing a work or health matter to full bloom, but also a subsequent need for rest as you regain your emotional center. There can be a lot of hype surrounding this Full Moon, but also real opportunities to recognize any feelings you’ve kept at bay or otherwise suppressed. Your vision is clear going forward. Mercury moves back into your solar sixth house in direct motion now, and you’re in an excellent position to get work done and focus on health goals. Conversations or initiatives that stalled in December can regain momentum. Still, don’t rush things. A Venus-Neptune conjunction today encourages your imagination. You can see beauty in unusual places. Your intimate world expands. Some fuzziness is likely when it comes to understanding another person’s perspective, but listening closely will help.

Virgo

A Full Moon occurs this morning in your social sector, dear Virgo, awakening you to your feelings about someone or rekindling an interest in a project that you haven’t yet pursued. It’s a romantic Full Moon, and for some of you, there can be romance with a friend or a friend of a friend. Certainly, this is a good time for mingling, even if you’re not looking for love, as others can open up doors for you at this complex and exciting Full Moon. You can feel inspired to do your best or to pursue a dream upon the encouragement of a friend. Also today and going forward, you’re in an excellent position to share your ideas with others and to enjoy positive relationships with others. On an emotional or creative level, you can be feeling quite refreshed today, particularly through others. While you may be wearing the proverbial rose-colored glasses today about a partner or a relationship, as long as you keep your feet on the ground, you can enjoy some inspiration.

Libra

This morning’s Full Moon pulls your attention to a career or public matter, dear Libra, or a responsibility for which you’re accountable. While you can feel pulled in many directions these days, this can be a great time for attracting attention for positive efforts or a good deed. With Mercury re-entering your solar fourth house today, you’ll feel more confident about your plans and ideas going forward, and family seems supportive now. You enjoy a clearer direction and easier decision-making. Even so, you may very well enjoy some fuzzy thinking this afternoon as your ruler, Venus, aligns with Neptune encouraging you to relax and escape the mundane. While the day is complicated, your powers of attraction are very strong. You can quite successfully bring imagination to your work and even your health routines.

Scorpio

This morning’s Full Moon is a somewhat stressful one, dear Scorpio, but also highly romantic and creative. Dynamic energy stimulates you to turn a situation around. This Full Moon occurs in a sign that’s harmonious to yours (Cancer) and awakens your faith and need for spirit-refreshing experiences. As well, it happens on the same day that lovely Venus and Neptune come together in your sector of creativity and romance. This Full Moon can inspire you, opening your heart to feelings that you’ve left unacknowledged, and move you to pursue your heart’s desire. Nurture your need to connect today. You can quite easily get caught up in fantasy. A new creative project begun now can be successful.

Sagittarius

The Full Moon occurring this morning awakens strong feelings about a partnership or financial matter, dear Sagittarius. This is an “eyes wide open” time, and you benefit from this kind of clarity. The need to depend on someone or to seek out support may arise now. Sometimes this lunation occurs when unexpected bills arise or something comes due. This is a nice time for dreaming up new ideas, particularly related to home life, harmony, comfort, and understanding. You are willing to see the beauty in imperfection. With expectations reasonable, this can be a good day for a bit of an escape from recent pressures. Activities, particularly at home or with family, that engage your imagination are favored now. You are also particularly creative and your artistic flair can come through in your domestic world.

Capricorn

A relationship matter or your unacknowledged feelings for someone can emerge dramatically around the very romantic Full Moon this morning, dear Capricorn. You come in touch with your feelings, but what to do with them may not be entirely straightforward just yet! Don’t put pressure on yourself – let things unfold. Mercury re-enters your sign today, and you find your voice again, so to speak. Personal plans move forward. Even so, today’s Venus-Neptune conjunction encourages you to see the beauty in your daily environment and your connections. News coming in, or a conversation you have, can be inspiring, forgiving, or relieving. You thrive most when your imagination is engaged today, and you can thoroughly enjoy helping others or sharing ideas now. Be patient and understanding today to benefit the most from the afternoon’s energies.

Aquarius

This morning’s Full Moon motivates you to get going on your work and health goals with vigor, dear Aquarius, possibly spurred on by a frustrating moment or realization. This is a great time to acknowledge the voice within that reminds you to take better care of yourself. You crave understanding and appreciation from others, and you are particularly generous with people and perhaps yourself as Venus and Neptune come together in your resources sector. This can be a day of inspiration along practical lines, and of greater compassion with others as you are quick to forgive, forget, and let bygones be bygones. You are not seeing things very realistically now, but your imagination is engaged, and you can really enjoy a little escape from the routine now.

Pisces

The Full Moon this morning is quite lovely and inspiring, dear Pisces, although good feelings can emerge as the result of conflict or tension. It’s a romantic time, but it’s also an excellent period for mind-expanding activities, including but not limited to travel and education. This can be a time of increased publicity or of publishing for some. You benefit from improved communications with friends going forward. Today, Venus aligns with Neptune in your sign and others are most certainly drawn to you. This is a good time to make a first impression or to get noticed. You have much in the way of quiet and subtle power right now, but do be careful how you use this, as there can be a tendency to play into others’ fantasies. This is a strong time for romance, attraction, and the creative arts.

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By Rick Levine

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Everything appears to be evolving so fast that it’s daunting to keep track of it all. The Full Moon in hypersensitive Cancer on January 12, 2017, encourages contemplation as a strategy to maintain control over circumstances that have grown out of hand. But the Moon is part of a dynamic Grand Square, indicating the inevitability of change. We are being thrust into the future and traveling into unfamiliar territory while grandiose Jupiter opposes unconventional Uranus. Additionally, the Moon is also opposite transformational Pluto, intensifying this already powerful lunation.

Meanwhile, a surreal Venus-Neptune hookup tempts us with unrealistic fantasies. We may believe our dreams and nightmares to be real. Thankfully, we receive support from cerebral Mercury when it enters calculating Capricorn just a couple of hours after the Full Moon. Instead of being caught up in the emotionally charged atmosphere, we can rely on logic to help us find our way. If this first Full Moon of the year is an indication of what’s ahead, we’ll need to stay on our toes and trust our instincts in order to keep up with the increasing pace of life.

Aries Horoscope (March 21 – April 19)

You may have worked yourself into a corner, believing there is no easy way to meet your obligations while still being true to yourself. The moody Cancer Full Moon settles into your 4th House of Emotional Security, yet your reactions to a complicated situation can tilt events in your favor. Instead of shooting from the hip — which often works well for you — engage in practical negotiations. A quantum leap is only possible if you focus on finding common ground instead of attacking what appears to be the source of the problem.

Taurus Horoscope (April 20 – May 20)

The excitement of an unorthodox vision might shake your foundation since moving from concept to reality involves a destabilizing shift. Giving up beliefs and behaviors that anchor you isn’t necessarily easy. You may have the sensation that your life is floating off somewhere beyond your control. However, the self-protective Cancer Full Moon lights up your 3rd House of Information, tempting you to withdraw to a more comfortable space. A cozy gathering with your friends and family sounds like the best possible scenario. Nevertheless, establishing your own emotional security is your responsibility alone.

Gemini Horoscope May 21 – June 20)

Although you may wish to incorporate the ambitions of others into your plans, the tenacious Cancer Full Moon illuminates your 2nd House of Personal Resources, shifting the focus back to your individual needs. You might be harboring beliefs that your fantasies are real but chatty Mercury moves into calculating Capricorn, requiring you to access your innate practicality. Common sense is a flower that doesn’t grow in everyone’s garden, so harvest it while you have the chance.

Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – July 22)

There is no room for lazy thinking or careless communication, so express yourself with authority or keep your thoughts to yourself. Although a lack of planning and commitment may put control in someone else’s hands, the nurturing Cancer Full Moon in your sign reminds you to consider your own needs before trying to meet the expectations of others. Making the satisfaction of a lover, friend or coworker your top priority will only leave you in second place. You can’t pour from an empty cup; take care of yourself first.

Leo Horoscope (July 23 – Aug. 22)

You are free to choose what to share when you are ready because no one can require you to bare your heart unless you are willing. The contemplative Cancer Full Moon falls in your 12th House of Secrets, temporarily alleviating pressure as you realize that your feelings belong to you and you alone. Remember, your relationships are not separate from your identity, your fears and your hopes. Regardless of how much you disclose, recognize others as mirrors of your soul.

Virgo Horoscope (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)

Rather than giving into your impulses, do what you Virgos do best: analyze new projects and activities to weed out those that will require more effort than you originally anticipated. Fortunately, your friends and colleagues will show up with the emotional support you need while the Cancer Full Moon brightens your 11th House of Community. Instead of forging ahead on your own or just struggling to quietly maintain your current vision, turn to dependable allies who can help to make your work more manageable. Roman poet Ovid wrote, “The burden becomes light that is shared by love.”

Libra Horoscope (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

You may believe that your reputation is at stake when the emotionally protective Cancer Full Moon shines in your 10th House of Status. However, a power struggle could upset the harmony at work or at home, unless you possess the wisdom to face the issue without stirring further conflict. Your clever-yet-restrained response can alleviate unexpressed tensions, allowing everyone involved to find much-needed balance. The Dalai Lama teaches, “An open heart is an open mind.”

Scorpio Horoscope (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

Don’t discount the value of the lessons you learn from your life experiences, even if you’re feeling insecure about a lack of academic credentials. Verbose Mercury speaks with conviction when it enters earthy Capricorn but the importance of education is underscored by the Cancer Full Moon’s presence in your 9th House of Higher Truth. Be diligent in your pursuit of knowledge and purposeful in your behavior. If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.

Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

You enjoy talking about your fantasies as if they’re already real, yet you grow more serious when mental Mercury marches into methodical Capricorn. Nevertheless, an emotional crisis tests your common sense when the Cancer Full Moon washes over your 8th House of Deep Sharing. This lunation is a not-so-gentle reminder to consider the cost of your relationships and the potential return for your investment. Focusing on your long-term goals helps you turn a current situation into a lasting treasure.

Capricorn Horoscope (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

Relationship issues come to the forefront as the Cancer Full Moon nurtures your 7th House of Partnerships. Although you try to remain cool and unemotional, it’s difficult to suppress your desires. You may overstate your needs while the Sun and Moon are squaring excessive Jupiter. In fact, you can convince yourself of nearly anything to justify what you want. Don’t fall prey to your own enthusiasm or you’ll wear everyone out. Increase your chances of finding satisfaction by mutually agreeing to a sustainable plan and sticking to it.

Aquarius Horoscope (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)

You may not be in the spotlight but you surely will be recognized for your efforts behind the scenes. The cautious Cancer Full Moon activates your 6th House of Work, reminding you of the emotional security you gain from maintaining regularity in your daily routine and performing your job well. However, this lunation foments restlessness and maybe even chaos in your world. Thankfully, stable Saturn supplies a modicum of reason to prevent things from going completely off the rails. President Theodore Roosevelt said, “With self-discipline most anything is possible.”

Pisces Horoscope (Feb. 19 – March 20)

Conversations with friends and colleagues are teeming with useful ideas. Luckily, your ability to express and understand complex concepts benefits from an integration of fact and philosophy. Nevertheless, feelings flow freely when the sentimental Cancer Full Moon floods your 5th House of Love and Creativity, bringing hopes of romance to fruition. Your need for affection produces waves of emotion that can erode the walls of logic you built to protect your vulnerability. Give people a slice of your heart rather than a piece of your mind.

Astrology of Today – Thursday, January 12, 2017

• The Moon is in Cancer until 7:07 PM.
• The Moon is void from 6:33 AM to 7:07 PM.
• The Moon is in Leo from 7:07 PM forward (until Saturday, January 14th, at 10:52 PM).
• The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous phase until 6:33 AM, after which the Moon is waning and in its Full Moon phase.
• A Full Moon occurs today in the sign of Cancer.
• Mercury is in its post-retrograde shadow until January 27th.
• Mercury re-enters Capricorn today after its retrograde retreat into Sagittarius (Mercury transits Capricorn from January 12-February 7).

Relationships in Rooster Year

a message from Selacia

To view more of Selacia’s insight, please visit her website, Selacia and the Council of 12

Tips for Mending Wounds, Finding Harmony

Relationships will take center stage in the Chinese Rooster Year officially beginning January 28. The build-up to that dynamic is under way now, impacting both personal relationships and relationships between citizens and the power elite. A key example is in the US, where a new leadership is preparing to take power January 20 – stirring unprecedented uncertainty and unrest. This indeed is a unique time for all of us to be alive. Continue reading to find out what this means for your personal relationships and your experience relating to the outside world.

What’s Different Now

For years we have been in the midst of a revolution in how humans relate to one another. Leading up to 2017, however, new levels were reached in the ascension process as humanity’s awakening accelerated and brought to the surface more of the issues hidden away in the closet.

The light has been shining incrementally brighter on humanity’s shadow side.

One example: the divisive US elections in 2016 unveiled a plethora of deeply-rooted hate. As this energy emerged from the shadows and played out, very old wounds resurfaced.

As we begin 2017, wounds need mending and the shadow elements now in the light must be addressed. For all of us, no matter where we live, this is an opportunity to reflect on our own shadow elements that prevent us from being as loving and kind as we want to be. Everyone has these; it’s not just the crazy world showing us its shadow.

Your Personal Relationships

For your personal relationships, the Rooster Year energies will be catalyzing deeper levels of unresolved issues. That includes things you already know about, and perhaps also “new” issues arising because of past life patterns in your DNA. It’s common in these times to have unresolved past life themes surface in current relationships. When they show up, they can seem new, but in fact they are ancient.

Yin Fire Rooster Year & Relationships

It will be a Yin Fire Rooster Year, carrying potentials for nervous tensions and explosive dynamics as well as innovative solutions and rebirths.

Relationship mastery in such a year can mean a huge new beginning with your partner – almost like rewriting the script you came together with. However your relationship was before, it can evolve into a more enlightened dynamic.

Tip: it’s highly recommended that you explore and heal whatever comes up with your partner this year. Do this even if you are on the verge of a break up. The goal should be to complete the learning from this relationship and bring it to a more enlightened state. Then, if you still want to end things, you can do so in the highest way – without redos and without needing to again encounter that person or someone like him or her to finish the lesson.

Understanding the DNA Level

Here’s a way to better understand the DNA level of your current relationships.

I recommend a long view of your relationships. You are on a path of accelerated awakening. Most likely you aren’t the same being now that you were a few years back. With each stage of you spiritual growth, you are able to access new levels of awareness. It’s like your energy container is larger.

This means that as you enter a new level of awareness, you as a soul are more able to address your hidden parts that need healing. They were there all along, but they don’t surface all at once. Therefore, when you enter a new cycle, issues you didn’t even know you had can get triggered.

Consider that the person you are having a squabble with has been with you in other key lifetimes, and that there is an important reason for him or her showing up again now. In my DNA intuitive healing work with clients, I see such connections often. To heal what’s going on now, it helps to connect the dots with the past and get the big picture. Resolution in the present also happens when we can see and clear past life situations still in the DNA. These must be healed in the DNA at their past life root level in order to change the present. I’m grateful for the ability to do this work and help in this way.

Tips for Mending Wounds, Finding Harmony

Start with You

Improve your relationships with others by being a better friend to yourself. Don’t be stingy. You deserve your own love and care. Ever told yourself you would go to the ends of the Earth to help someone you love? Would you do the same for yourself?

Decide now that you will initiate and maintain a healthy level of self-care in 2017. Your self-love in action – through improved self-care – changes how you feel about being alive and allows you to be a helpful force in the world.

RX for Relationships with Others

Look beyond surface appearances and be willing to go to a deeper place to explore obstacles and find solutions. If some issue continues to reappear, think of it as a gift of awareness, showing you that there is a deeper level to investigate.

The energies of 2017 will support your deeper look at relationships. Don’t be surprised if on some days you feel dissatisfied with how things are in a key relationship. This could lead to a rethinking of situations you regret. Do your best to let go of the past. You can’t change what happened that soured your relationship. You can, however, consciously choose to learn from it and be more loving going forward.

Good relationships don’t just happen. They are consciously energized into being and tended regularly to remain alive and thriving.

When you love yourself or someone else, you allow space. This includes moments of relaxation and quiet, allowing for the processing of conversations, thoughts, and emotions. A relationship is not a race – give things time.

Seeing Humanity Through Spirit’s Eyes

As you interact with the outside world and observe the dark side of humanity, factor in the big picture. Look for the light in others and find more peace living in this world. No one is all bad. At the core of all beings is light and the potential for enlightenment.

Trust that wake up calls are going to all of humanity in these moments. This includes those who have amnesia about their own light. These people are unconscious to their true selves or they would not do what they are doing. Forgive them for their ignorance.

Know that the universe has a way of energetically balancing the scales. Even the most hateful dictators will at some time in the future respond to spirit’s wake up call. Hold the space for them to do this, trusting that goodness does prevail.

Be among those who choose love and kindness, each and every day. Do not allow the negativity of the world to extinguish your experience of hope. Remember that at the core of your being, you are hopeful and filled with light. Allow that light to guide you forward.

Decide now to actively commit yourself to your divine changemaker path in 2017. Invite spirit to show you what this means on a daily basis. Ask to be directed to the people, causes, courses, inner work, and situations that help you to fulfill your role.

The Energy of Jupiter

Weekday ruled by Jupiter: Thursday

Stones:
Sugilite
Amethyst
Turquoise
Lapis Lazuli
Sapphire

Herbs and Plants:
Cinnamon
Beech
Buttercup
Coltsfoot
Oak

Magickal Intentions: Happiness, luck, health, legal matters, male fertility, treasure and wealth, honor, riches, leadership, public activity, power and success.

The Witches Correspondences for Thursday, January 12th

Ruled by the planet Jupiter and dedicated to Thor, god of thunder and agricultural work. his parallels in various European Traditions include Zeus, Taranis, Perun, and Perkunas.

Element : Water / Fire

Planet: Jupiter

Zodiac Sign : Sagittarrius / Pisces

Angel : Sachiel

Metal : Tin

Incense / Perfumes : Cinnamon, Musk, Nutmeg and Sage

Oils : Clove, Lemon Balm, Oakmoss, Star Anise

Color : Blue, Purple, Green

Stones : Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite, Turquoise, Sapphire

Plants/Herbs : Agrimony, Anise, Beech, Buttercup, Cedar, Cinnamon, Cinquefoil, Coltsfoot, Dandelion, Honeysuckle, Hyssop, Linden, Mint, Nutmeg, Oak, Sage

Magick to Work: prosperity, business, buying, selling, abundance, business, fame, gambling, greed, growth, expansion, honor, leadership, money, parties, politics, power, responsibility, royalty, success, visions, wealth, political power, influencing people in high places, law, courts

The Witches Almanac for Thursday, January 12th

Thursday (Jupiter): Expansion, money, prosperity, and generosity.

Revolution Day (Tanzanian)

Waxing Moon
The Waxing Moon (from the New Moon to the Full) is the ideal time for magic to draw things toward you.

Full Moon 6:34 am
Full Moon is the time of greatest power.

Moon Sign: Cancer
Cancer: Stimulates emotional rapport between people. Pinpoints need, supports growth and nurturance. Tends to domestic concerns.

Moon enters Leo 7:08 pm
Leo: Draws emphasis to the self, central ideas, or institutions, away from connections with others and other emotional needs. People tend to be melodramatic.

Incense: Jasmine

Color: Crimson

The Goddess Book of Days for Thursday, January 12th

Besant Panchami, Festival of Sarasvati, Goddess of Wisdom and Art (India). She is also Sophia, Sephira, Minerva, Athena, the Shekinah, Maat, Kista. The twelfth day of the Moon/month is for Oddudua, African Mother Goddess.

The Goddess Book of Days
Diane Stein

The Pagan Book of Days for Thursday, January 12th

Compitalia/The Lares?St. Distaff’s Day

Roman festival of Compitalia celebrates the household gods, the Lares. On St. Distaff’s Day, name after a sanctified took rather than an individual, women would resum their spinning after Yule. The day is sacred to the chief goddess of Old England, Frigg whose followers were called the Freefolk. Although she is associated with the distaff, not all areas of life under her guidance are about work:

Partly work and partly play,
Ye must on Saint. Distaff’s Day.

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The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick

Thursday, January 12

Thursday is the day of the planet Jupiter, dedicated to Thunor(Thor), God of thunder and agricultural work. His parallels in various European traditions are Zeus, Taranis, Perun, Perkunas and St. Olaf. The faith of the Northern Tradition holds Thursday sacred, just as Islam reveres Friday, Judaism the Sabbath(calculated from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday), and Christianity, Sunday. This is why almost all adages about Thursday are positive, such as “Thursday’s child has far to go,” “Sneeze on Thursday, something better,” or “Cut nails on Thursday for wealth.” Thursday rules controlled optimism, energetic growth, physical well-being and material success.

Deity: Thor

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn/Pisces/Sagittarius

Planet: Mercury

Tree: Oak

Herb: Henbane

Stone: Turquoise/Bloodstone/Topaz

Animal: Fish/Goat/Aurochs

Element: Fire

Color: Brown/White/Orange

Number: 3

Rune: Thorn

Celtic Tree Month of Beth (Birch) – December 24 – January 20

The Runic Half Month of Eoh (yew tree) – December 28 – January 12

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The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick

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Today is Thursday, January 12th, We Celebrate….

Hindu Solstice (India)
GANGA

Themes: Cleansing; Health; Mercy

Symbols: Water; Yellow-colored Items

About Ganga: As the Hindu goddess of the river Ganges, Ganga represents purification, wellness, and benevolence in the new year. Legend has it Ganga came to earth upon hearing the cries of people who were dying from drought. Shiva divided Ganga into seven streams so she would not flood the earth upon her arrival. Part of this stream remained in the heavens as the Milky Way, and the rest flows through India as the river Ganges, where the goddess lives.

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Today is Thursday, January 12th, We Celebrate….
To Do Today: In India, people gather on the river Ganges on this day and bathe in the waters for health, protection, and forgiveness from ten sins. They welcome spring’s approach during this festival by wearing yellow clothing and coloring food, like rice, with saffron. To adapt this tradition and prompt Ganga’s blessings, wear any yellow-toned clothing or jewelry today, light a yellow candle, carry a yellow-toned stone (like citrine), and/or eat rice as part of any meal. Adapt your shower, tap, bath, hose, or lawn sprinkler to substitute for the river Ganges. As you stand beneath the water, visualize any figurative dirt being washed away down the drain.

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