You encounter another one of those fairly rare quiescent days – from the standpoint of the universe – when only a few alignments grace the stage of Planet Earth. As the Moon continues its monthly transit in Pisces, it unites with Venus (5:13AM PST) and then Vesta (7:41AM PST). This is a major boost for increasing the value of your assets, prized possessions and investments. You may also want to talk to soul-sisters who may be good and trusted advisers across the board. Surprises and shocks to the system are more likely to occur around the time when the Moon first parallels Uranus (11:25AM PST) and then makes a contra-parallel to Uranus just 12 minutes later (11:37AM PST). Consider experimenting with a digital or video camera today. Photography, film and video work, as well as improvisation in art, music and dance can go well under the monthly Pisces Moon dispensation. Intense or hostile vibes may be on the rise tonight as the Moon opposes Mars (8:54PM PST) – beginning a void lunar cycle that lasts until 10:29AM PST tomorrow when the Moon enters Aries. Fighting with a loved one this evening is a no-no. Find common ground and surround yourself with plenty of serenity to ride out the overnight psychic storm.
Tag: Uranus
Cosmic Calendar for Tuesday, January 24th
It may be difficult to get your bearings on the first day after Mars has turned retrograde. The fact is that Mars isn’t truly retrograding at all; it is virtually motionless and on the verge of reversing direction. The great reality is that when any celestial body is retrograde, it is moving in counterpoint to the motion of the Sun and Moon – which, from our vantage point, always appear to be moving forward in the zodiac. Therefore, Mars becomes somewhat of a maverick, outlaw, rebel or rabble-rouser when viewed from the solar, lunar and earthly perspectives now that it is no longer direct in motion. Thus, acting in an unruly fashion and calling undue attention to yourself are out-of-bounds – unless you are deliberately looking for trouble. Intensity and shock waves are still on center stage because the Sun parallels distant Pluto (1:22AM PST) while Ceres unites with Uranus in Aries (3:08AM PST). The unknown may temporarily be in the catbird seat and circumstances beyond your control are running the show. Hope that you can somehow be an expert problem-solver and strategist when the Moon in Aquarius unites with Pallas (2:03PM PST). Strive for a loving and peaceful interaction with a significant other this evening during the Moon-Venus parallel (8:31PM PST).
Lunar Almanac for Tuesday, January 24th

Lunar Almanac for Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Waxing, New Moon Age: 1 ¾ day.
Ascending Node is at 11° Sagittarius.
Moon in 27th degree of the Sign, and 0th degree
of the Constellation of Aquarius, the Waterman. Moonrise: 7:45 morn. Midheaven: 1:24 eve. Moonset: 7:11 eve.
Calendar of the Sun for Jan. 22
Calendar of the Sun
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Day of the Water Bearer – Beginning of Aquarius
Colors: Purple and electric blue
Element: Air
Altar: Set with cloth of purple and electric blue, with a tall glass vase holding carbonated water, or plain water with dry ice in it, a feather from a large bird, incense, and a Uranus symbol.
Offerings: A joke that no one has heard yet. Do something differently, or in a new way.
Daily Meal: Waterfowl such as duck or goose. Or try an entirely new and preferably foreign sort of cooking or diet for the day.
Invocation to Aquarius
Bearer of the heavenly waters
Of knowledge and inspiration,
The ebb and flow of the Apsu,
Dipped from the Milky Way,
Neither man nor woman,
Looking ahead in time,
Whose gift is Newness,
Bless us with the ability
To be ready for the future
And all it may bring,
And welcome rather than fear changes.
By the power of all inspiration,
You challenge us
To be open to new things,
And never to give in to stagnation.
May we all go forth in wonder.
Chant:
Wearing my long wing feathers as I fly
Wearing my long wing feathers as I fly
I circle around
I circle around
The boundaries of the Earth.
(Let all present hold hands and dance a simple circle dance while chanting, hands raised high between them. One who is chosen to do the work of the ritual should stand with a great fan, and fan air at the dancers as they pass, like a great wind.)
New Moon Report for Jan. 22 – New Moon in Aquarius
New Moon Report for January 22
by Jeff Jawer
New Moon in Aquarius
Sunday, January 22, 11:39 pm PST, Monday, January 23, 2:39 am EST
The New Moon in brainy Aquarius opens minds to fresh ways of seeing and enlightens us with brilliant ideas. Broadening visions of the future can reveal unexpected professional opportunities and help establish strategies for meeting long-term goals. Enthusiasm may rise and fall with skeptical Saturn and optimistic Jupiter’s 90-degree squares to this lunation. A supportive sextile from innovative Uranus in Aries, though, reveals alternative ways to express ourselves and contribute to the well-being of the community.
The Aquarius New Moon is like entering a laboratory where objective thinking permits us to observe life without prejudice or prejudgment. Learning comes with sudden flashes of insight that arise from being in unfamiliar positions. Stepping outside our comfort zones feels alienating, yet exploring alternatives permits new vistas of awareness to open.
Cosmic Calendar for January 22
If you were able to move through yesterday’s celestial labyrinth without too much trouble, give yourself a pat on the back. You still have to deal with the galloping intensity of the dark-of-the-moon vibrations – when the lunar orb is nearing its monthly rendezvous with the Sun, but which is pushed back in time to 11:40PM PST tonight with the New Moon energizing 3 degrees of Aquarius. The 23+ hours before this moment sees an increasing wave that suggests the need to close down old business and projects on a high note. However, this implies that it is extra hard to utilize this morning’s Moon-Mercury union in Capricorn (4:03AM PST) in a forward-moving, assertive manner. Instead, you can sharpen some of your communication and literary skills. This is amplified several hours later when Venus forms a parallel with Saturn (1:21PM PST). This Venus-Saturn contact also gives you a partial boost with business, artistic and professional matters. Make note of the short void lunar cycle that starts at 5:39PM PST and ends at 6:54PM PST when the Moon enters service-oriented Aquarius. As mentioned earlier in this calendar entry, the moment of the New Moon – 11:40PM PST – is the key time when the dark-of-the-moon vibes dissolve and the universe recharges your electro-magnetic batteries, urging you to join others in group, team and community activities that have a ring of goodwill surrounding them.
Cosmic Calendar for Jan. 21st
turday, January 21, 2012
Are worries and nervous tension giving you a psychic headache that won’t seem to dissipate? You may be tuning into Monday’s upcoming Mars turnaround – where the red planet shifts from moving forward in Virgo to doing backflips for approximately 80 days. Helping you cope with the increasing martial energy-field are a Moon-Venus supportive, 60-degree tie (6:01AM PST) and a similar hook-up between the Sun and Uranus (5:22PM PST). However, these two favorable sky patterns are separated by nearly half the day and they may not be able to neutralize discordant vibes coming from the monthly Moon-Pluto union in Capricorn (4:33AM PST), Pallas making an abrasive, 45-degree tie to Pluto (7:32PM PST), an off-kilter, 150-degree link from Mars to Pallas (8:29PM PST), the Moon parallel to Pluto (10:04PM PST) and a feisty, unsettling Sun-Jupiter square from Aquarius to Taurus (10:36PM PST). The cosmos is clearly ruffling many of its feathers, and the shadowy, dark-of-the-moon monthly cycle is also gaining power as the next New Moon happens late tomorrow night. Do your best to make some breakthroughs in higher consciousness and tap into Uranian-endowed flashes of genius along the way. The Moon in Capricorn continues to stimulate your overall urge to reach loftier career milestones.
Lunar Almanac for Saturday, January 21

Lunabar Moon Almanack for Saturday, January 21, 2012
Waning, Balsamic Moon Age: 27 ¼ days.
Ascending Node is at 11° Sagittarius.
Moon in 3rd degree of the Sign Capricorn, the Goat;
also in 7th deg. of the Constellation Sagittarius, the Archer.
Moonrise: 5:45 morn. Midheaven: 10:47 morn. Moonset: 3:54 eve.
AQUARIUS, Jan 20 – Feb 18
You are a charitable and public minded person who is ambitious, energetic, determined, dedicated, but can be opinionated and strongly affected by outside events that are unexpected or out of their hands. You are usually very honest and forthright. Your word is your bond. Once given, you stand by your word and your decisions. You do not have a problem with other people’s right to their own beliefs and you think everyone is entitled to their own approach in life. You are very considerate of others. You are very independent. You are an individualist. You find it hard to team up with others and tend to go your own way. You have an active imagination, sometimes letting it run away with you. You are usually 50 years ahead of your time. You have high Morals and values, and are compassionate and friendly. You are happiest in work like teaching, writing, painting, inventing.
Cosmic Calendar for Friday, Jan. 20th
Some strong changes are in the air – especially as the Sun enters Aquarius (8:11AM PST) for the next 30-day solar cycle in the zodiac. There is always an emphasis on group projects, team sports, community activities and humanitarian movements that are global in nature whenever the Sun activates this sign of the zodiac. Helping you make the most of this transition from the earth sign Capricorn is an inspirational, 72-degree rapport from Mercury to Ceres (12:26AM PST), a similar aspect from Mercury to Uranus (6:46PM PST) while Venus forms a supportive, 60-degree association with Pluto (12:33PM PST). Your productivity in arts, crafts and hobbies can rise while your emotional bonds with dear ones are strengthened. Breakthroughs in consciousness can become more the rule than the exception. Adding to your gains on the productivity front is a constructive, 60-degree alliance of the Sun with Ceres (5:49PM PST). The main challenge comes from a relatively short lunar void cycle that runs from 1:50PM PST to 2:41PM PST (when the Moon shifts from Sagittarius into Capricorn). Hopes should be able to drown out any chorus of fears as the Moon in Capricorn trines Jupiter in Taurus (5:18PM PST) – creating a strong and positive psychic backdrop to the evening hours.
Daily Cosmic Calendar for Jan. 17th
There’s a definite uptick on the relationship front and it comes from a Sun-Juno 60-degree alliance (12:00PM PST) linking Capricorn and Scorpio. The Sun and Juno don’t always make this kind of favorable aspect and your job is to be extra sensitive to dear ones. Be a good listener and don’t just dump your burdens of the shoulders of a significant other. Some confusion may pop up on the artistic horizon and in dealing with investment matters due to Mercury forming a caustic, 45-degree tie to Neptune (1:57PM PST) while the Sun makes the same kind of challenging alignment with Vesta (4:39PM PST). Assisting you in making sure your business affairs are on solid ground is a subtle and yet still uplifting, 30-degree rapport from Jupiter to Uranus (4:14PM PST). This mentally expansive alignment also works on your behalf if you are engaged in advanced studies in all fields of knowledge and wisdom. The love boat travels to exotic ports of call this evening as the Moon forms a supportive, 60-degree link with passionate Mars (11:25PM PST) while the Moon also makes its approach to a monthly union with Juno in Scorpio (happening exactly at 6:56AM PST tomorrow).
Moon Almanac for Tuesday, January 17th
Lunabar Moon Almanack for Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Waning, Last Quarter Moon Age: 23 ¼ days.
Moon in Via Combusta.
Moon in 7th degree of the Sign Scorpio, the Scorpion;
also in 0th deg. of the Constellation Libra, the Balance.
Moonrise: 1:36 morn. Midheaven: 6:53 morn. Moonset: 12:05 eve.
~Magickal Graphics~
Daily Cosmic Calendar for January 14th
There’s no need to be a speed demon in the early hours since the Moon in earthy Virgo is void until 5:29AM PST. Cleaning, organizing and putting your home and business matters in order are still appropriate. Once the Moon enters airy Libra at 5:29AM PST, improving the quality of your primary partnerships becomes a major theme for the next two days. Healing forces reassert their potency as the Moon parallels Chiron (9:42AM PST). Antique hunters and collectible aficionados may find buying and selling to their liking – courtesy of a supportive, 60-degree alliance between Venus in Pisces and Jupiter in Taurus that builds up to precision until 6:49PM PST. Explore the fine and graphic arts to your heart’s content. Romance may still be a little tricky and unsettled since Venus makes a subtle and yet still important, 30-degree contact with radical-change agent Uranus (9:16PM PST). Watch out for a rising tide of worry and stress later on as the Moon squares Mercury (11:16PM PST) followed by a Moon-Saturn parallel that forms exactly at 1:24AM PST on Sunday. Drop overnight decision-making like a hot potato.
Moon Almanack for Tuesday, January 10
Ascending Node is at 12° Sagittarius.
Moon in 13th degree of the Sign Leo, the Lion;
also in 16th deg. of the Constellation Moonchild, the Crab.
The Meaning of the Number 7
Sevens, like Threes, deal with magical forces. Sevens deal with esoteric, scholarly aspects of magic. Representative of scholarly activities, mystery, and the focused search for esoteric meanings. Seven deals with the activation of imagination and manifesting results in our lives through the use of conscious thought and awareness. Ruled by Saturn, Seven can represent impractical dreaming, but with a deeper understanding of the aspects of Seven, you can quite deftly utilize its magical vibration to your own benefits.
Your Daily Horoscopes for Monday, Jan. 9th

You’re tempted to demand changes at work, but expressing your anger won’t necessarily help your cause. You will do much better today by demonstrating your respect for authority instead of challenging it. Be patient with others now since the Cancer Full Moon in your 4th House of Security indicates that maintaining a positive attitude creates more stability than pushing for immediate resolution to your concerns.

You don’t like suddenly changing your plans at the very last minute, but you’re willing to stir things up anyhow if you’re not happy with the current situation. The emotional Cancer Full Moon illuminates your 3rd House of Communication, encouraging you to share your opinions, especially if things aren’t going your way. However, overreacting now will only make matters worse, so cool your heels and just do what you can without upsetting the status quo.

Today’s Cancer Full Moon in your 2nd House of Values may set your opinions in direct conflict with someone else’s. Instead of bringing your feelings out into the open, consider keeping them to yourself because resolution through conversation can be elusive now. In fact, a minor disagreement could escalate into a serious conflict. Just express your ideas and then move on; there’s nothing positive to be gained by trying to convince anyone that your point of view is the best.

The Full Moon in your emotional sign reveals previously unresolved relationship tension. You might have believed that everything was settled, only to realize that an important issue was never fully resolved. Don’t set unrealistic expectations about finding a quick fix now. Instead, allow sufficient time to straighten things out or the same disagreement will continue resurfacing again and again.

You may experience a significant spiritual breakthrough today as the Cancer Full Moon brightens your karmic 12th House of Fate. Even if stressful events arise now, your metaphysical perspective empowers you to avoid dwelling on the negativity. Lessening your involvement in someone else’s emotional melodrama could be your best strategy. Minimizing your distractions enables you to undergo a profound attitude shift that can positively impact all aspects of your life.

You could have mixed feelings about commitments you recently made to your friends or workmates. The reflective Cancer Full Moon activates your 11th House of Social Networking today, encouraging you to retreat from noisy group activities that require too much of your energy. Ironically, the notion of losing yourself in a crowd sounds like an easy way to escape your confusion. No matter which path you pick, you might wish you chose the other, so don’t judge yourself too harshly.

You have a significant social role to play today as the nurturing Cancer Full Moon emphasizes your 10th House of Public Responsibility. However, your idea of living up to everyone’s expectations might not match up with reality. Demands being placed on you could create conflict, especially if others are pushing you to follow different agendas. Don’t get hooked into an unwinnable argument. Just remain true to yourself while beings as kind as possible to those around you.

You are wise to keep your thoughts to yourself today because others will intuitively know what you’re feeling, even if you tell them something completely different. Just don’t take this thinking too far by avoiding a truth that needs to be spoken aloud. The emotional Cancer Full Moon illuminates your 9th House of Big Ideas, making it crucial to bring your opinions down to earth. It’s more important to be practical now than to waste your time justifying your actions.

The protective Cancer Full Moon occurs in your 8th House of Deep Sharing, motivating you to swing into action to care for those you love. Still, it’s useful to check in with your friends today before acting in good faith, but with inaccurate information. An incorrect assumption could lead to behavior that’s contrary to their desires. Ascertain whether it’s your personal fears or their best interests that you’re worried about before doing something you might regret.

The steady Capricorn Sun is reflected by today’s Cancer Full Moon in your 7th House of Relationships. You could get caught up in a power struggle with an associate or a family member, and you might not be able to determine who is actually in charge. There’s no clear-cut winner because you both lose if either one of you is disenfranchised. Instead of seeking an ultimate solution, just establish a bit of common ground and let everything else slide for now.

You’re determined to attend to all the details of your day on your own, but the more you try to micromanage your life, the less control you actually have. Today’s moody Cancer Full Moon lands in your 6th House of Daily Routine, making it difficult for you to rely on old familiar patterns. Doing things the same way won’t bring you the security you’re seeking. Instead, focus on the spiritual dimensions of your life so you can confidently let go of the past.

You may be eager to discover new ways of enjoying yourself as today’s Cancer Full Moon lights up your 5th House of Fun and Games. Nevertheless, you might be hesitant to let anyone else know about your desires now because you’re afraid they will criticize you for being self-indulgent. Even if you wish that others would approve of your current choices, it’s healthier to take a risk and cautiously move ahead all by yourself.
Today’s Cosmic Calendar for Jan. 9th
You are now in the 48-hour time-period when it is helpful to distribute the inspirations received during last night’s Full Moon meditation. In addition, your dreams and out-of-the-body visions early this morning can give you a new and deeper understanding of the meaning of life. Healing forces are back on the march as Mercury makes a supportive, 60-degree rapport with Chiron (1:14PM PST). Revelations abound for the next several hours as the Sun forms an inspirational, 72-degree alliance with Uranus (1:55PM PST) while the Moon in Cancer trines Ceres in Pisces (3:15PM PST). The Sun-Uranus link-up can double as a catalyst to learn more about advances on the cutting edge of science and metaphysics. The Moon-Ceres harmonious connection draws you closer to Mother Nature, maternal figures, pets and children in your family circle. Slow your tempo during a void lunar cycle in Cancer that goes from 6:26PM PST to 8:36PM PST. During the void twilight zone, Venus in Aquarius squares Juno in Scorpio (8:15PM PST). Ouch! Keep striving to improve the quality of primary partnerships even if ornery energies seem to be bouncing off your psychic force field. Once the Moon is safely in fiery, robust Leo (8:36PM PST), allow your inner child to roam free for a change of pace. Enjoy attending a play, piano recital or cultural exhibit. Board, card or word games give you a boost. Come from the heart in vital discussions with dear ones.
Moon Almanac for Monday, Jan. 9th
Moon Void of Course.
Moon in 29th degree of the Sign, and 2nd degree
of the Constellation of Moonchild, the Crab fish.
Daily Horoscopes for Sunday, Jan. 8th

You’re trying to catch up on chores and your unrestrained optimism tempts you to take on more work than you can possibly finish. Unfortunately, your exuberance may be stymied if you reach too far. Instead of believing that you need to convert every intellectual breakthrough into tangible results, just allow your thoughts to rise and fall like the tides. Visualize yourself standing on the shores of awareness, but remember that you don’t have to capture every individual wave to make your mark.

You feel as if you’re waiting for something big to happen, yet it remains out of reach. You want to settle down, but your restlessness lingers until you accept that the resistance comes from your own attitude. Fortunately, when you begin to let go of control, the tension begins to disperse. Forget about adjusting specific details of your day; instead consider changing your long-term goals. Ironically, aiming your attention at the distant horizon has a positive impact on the present moment.

It’s challenging to follow through on anything that you start now, but you won’t likely be bothered about it for too long. You forget about what you were doing as soon as you get another idea and become immersed in the next activity. Your behavior might be upsetting to others today, yet you’ll probably continue scattering your energy until you can no longer keep up with everything. Ultimately, obtaining closure on unfinished business improves your reputation and raises your confidence.

Although you may wish things were simpler today, it feels as if you built your relationships on shifting sands. Thankfully, you might be able to change the energy faster than you thought possible by just telling the truth. Don’t hold back; even if your life is turned upside down for a while, it will settle back on the solid foundation that you seek. Have the courage to throw caution to the wind when it comes to following your heart.

You think you know what you want today, but the circumstances keep changing. Just as you become comfortable with one perspective, everything shifts and you need to readjust your expectations. Your willingness to be flexible could prevent a serious headache. Pay constant attention to the interpersonal dynamics and respond with your heart, not your head. Too much thinking now can get in the way of your best interests.

Your key planet Mercury is totally buzzing today, yet it may be too much for you to easily integrate, especially if you believe you already have the answers. The more rigid you are in your thinking, the louder the static is from electrical Uranus. But your readiness for change empowers you to explore the outer limits of your imagination. However, remember that you don’t have to push your thought process over the edge; your evolving perspective is all you need.

Your mind is operating at an incredibly high speed today, yet you’re wondering if you’re capable of keeping it up throughout the entire day. You might assume that things will eventually slow down, but other people keep introducing more complications. The hectic pace is fun at first, but might become more exhausting as the day goes on. Don’t try to do everything all at once. Extending your thinking into the future can help you remain calmer in the present.

You are possessed with self-confidence today, especially if someone you trust is expressing his or her approval of your performance. Although unpredictable Uranus can set off a strike of lighting that upsets your current routine, lucky Jupiter is standing by with cosmic assistance. As long as you’re willing to change your mind quickly, you should be able to make good use of the new information that comes to you now. Letting go of old assumptions clears the way for an exciting new direction.

Your key planet Jupiter encourages you to take on more than you would on another day. Fortunately, you’re able to accomplish so much today that others might think you are a superhero. However, there’s a price to pay for your action-packed day. So many events are interrelated now that one unexpected blip can bring down the entire house of cards. But even a crisis or two won’t stop you if you’re open to starting over again and shifting your course as needed.

You may think that everything is going to calm down, but you probably won’t have time to catch your breath for a couple of days. You’re being called back into action today and you must show up ready to work or you might lose valuable ground. Fortunately, mental Mercury’s shift into your ambitious sign indicates that you’re up for the task. Accept the current challenges with a fierce determination and get started immediately; you don’t have any time to waste.

Although your thoughts are tied to your future, today’s tenacious Cancer Moon reveals your desire to stay exactly where you are now. Unfortunately, you must let go of the past as electric Uranus zaps you out of your nostalgic fantasies. Overcome your fears and face the brave new world that’s right around the next corner. You might not be able to see what’s coming, but if you’re willing to take a calculated risk the rewards will follow.

You don’t have to convince anyone that your plan is the right one today; you only need to communicate with honesty and integrity. There are no correct or incorrect points of view now, just differing ones. Even if your opinions are unconventional, others will respect you for clearly stating exactly where you stand. Nevertheless, you will appear more sincere if you are also sensitive to other people’s positions. Having an open mind is the key to making the best choices.
New Moon Report for Jan. 8th – Full Moon in Cancer
New Moon Report
By Jeff Jawer
Full Moon in Cancer
Sunday, January 8, 11:30 pm PST, Monday, January 9, 2:30 am EST
The opposition of the Moon in sensitive Cancer to the Sun in dutiful Capricorn exposes two very different ways of seeking security. Subjective feelings of safety and personal comfort are needed with the Moon in maternal Cancer while hardening our defenses to face the challenges of the world is Capricorn’s task. Should we be tender or tough? Favorable aspects to the Sun and Moon from Mars in skillful Virgo empower us to find healthy ways to move between these two positions. The emotions kicked up by this lunation can show us how to nurture our inner needs while still standing strong in our public lives.


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