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JANUARY 2012
Happy New Year! 2012 will accelerate the changes you’ve seen around you and in the world, but by no means will it be an ending. Life will never go back to the way it was, and adjustments are necessary to help create a bright new future, but you can forget about all those dire 2012 predictions.
This is a special month because all of the planets are moving in direct motion up until January 23. This happens once a year and is an opportunity to make great strides in changing your life and your work into something you really like. Use each day to the fullest.
Mars goes retrograde on January 23. He does this every two years and it takes some getting used to. He will be moving backward from 23 – 3 degrees of Virgo until he ends this retrograde phase on April 13. During this eight-week period, Mars asks you to redefine your direction in life. He teaches you patience and lets you examine your anger and frustration levels. Hold off on buying expensive purchases, especially cars, guns, and power tools, or on initiating a big building project. If you can, wait to schedule elective surgery and medical procedures until Mars is in direct motion again.
Chinese New Year also falls on January 23. It will be the Year of the Dragon, a sign associated with power and luck. The Chinese consider the Year of the Dragon to be a good time for people to get married, have children, or begin a business venture since Dragon years tend to bring good fortune and happiness.
January 1 – Moon in Aries. Think of today as the beginning of something new. It’s a perfect day to make a fresh start. Speak your truth so you can be free from any restrictions you’ve placed upon yourself. Say your New Year’s resolutions out loud; say them strong and clear to convince yourself that you must follow through on them.
January 2 – Moon in Aries, VC from 3:07 pm until 5:16 pm when it enters Taurus. Get to work with renewed vigor to make a big difference this year. Set your goals for your career and take the next step. Act, don’t wait. Moon meets up with Jupiter and they encourage you to start the year off with great optimism and enthusiasm. Have a big dinner with the people you wished were with you over the holidays.
January 3 – Moon in Taurus. Both the Sun and Moon in earth signs give you a clear, practical vision of what to do. They fill your head with common sense and help you to see the bottom line with no illusions. They will help you make tough choices. It’s a good day to have a talk with your financial advisor and do what you need to do to secure your assets. Reward your actions with your favorite dessert.
January 4 – Moon in Taurus. If you need to buy a big-ticket item, check prices and buy it today. You have a good sense of where the value is and how to get the best deal. Shop the after holiday sales for the things you need, or want, that no one gave you. Pick up some new plants for the house and office. Pamper your body tonight with bubble bath, oils, and dark chocolate.
January 5 – Moon in Gemini. Spend today and tomorrow working on all the letters, bills, proposals, applications, and other correspondence that you want to send out while all the planets are direct. Try not too get overwhelmed by the many ideas in your mind. Decide on when you will go where and then buy tickets for those trips. Invite friends over to play scrabble or cards so you can use up some excess mental energy.
January 6 – Moon in Gemini. Keep writing. Write with an eye towards the future and how these words can affect your career. Keep downloading ideas from your brain onto paper or the computer screen. Try not to be distracted by other people who want to talk with you, just tell them to save the conversations for meal times. Browse the libraries and bookstores for new things to read.
January 7 – Moon in Gemini, VC from 2:52 pm until 4:05 pm when it enters Cancer. Run around doing your errands and take time to stop and chat with the people you meet. You’ll move fast so you will have the time to talk. Finish answering the personal emails in your inbox. Catch up with your messages on the social networking sites. It’s an evening to stay home and be warm and cozy.
January 8 – Moon in Cancer. Mercury enters Capricorn and he will help you focus on your career and present your ideas in a professional package. He wants you to find time to do more writing today since you have a lot to say. Make a list of work that needs to be done around the house and put the projects on a timeline. Decide who will do what job and write it all down. Have a nice day with your family.
January 9 – Moon in Cancer, VC from 9:25 pm until 11:35 pm when it enters Leo. This is the first full Moon of 2012. It brings up the tension between home and career, and shows how to find a balance between those two important areas of your life. Do something to make your workplace a bit more homely and comfortable. Mercury and Chiron give you insights towards healing any job related wounds or insecurities.
January 10 – Moon in Leo. You have two more weeks with all the planets moving in direct motion. Use this time well. Today’s Leo Moon releases any creative blocks, or shyness, that is holding you back from moving forward. You may want to bend the rules at work and find your own way of doing things. It will feel good to change your routines so you can have more fun.
January 11 – Moon in Leo. Smile at everyone you see and share your inner light. You will see the proverbial glass as half full and this positive outlook will assist you as you go through the day. You can charm people with your sincere creative efforts and get them to see it your way. Find time to play with the kids and let the kid inside you join them.
January 12 – Moon in Virgo. This is a terrific day to work hard and see the results of your efforts. The Sun and Mars give you the impetus and the follow through. You’ll be precise and able to fix, correct, and edit as you go along. If you don’t apply this energy to work you will feel frustrated. You want perfection and won’t be satisfied with just doing it.
January 13 – Moon in Virgo, VC 8:58 pm. Take another look at how you manage your money. Play it safe and act fiscally conservative. Be sure to read the small print and investigate anything that sounds too good. Venus hooks up with Neptune to add music and mysticism to the day. You’ll appreciate the beauty and feel kind towards others. Work long and late tonight.
January 14 – Moon VC Virgo enters Libra 8:28 am. Venus moves into Pisces where she is most comfortable and able to show you a softer side of life and love. You’ll feel generous and want to share what you have and give of your time and resources to those in need. You can have a romantic evening if you break your routines and act out your fantasies.
January 15 – Moon in Libra. Have a lazy Sunday. Plan to meet friends for lunch and then do something special with your loved one. It’s a good day to think “day off” and let everything that needs to be done wait until tomorrow. Visit art museums and galleries. Listen to some live music. Find pleasure in various ways.
January 16 – Moon in Libra, VC from 10:29 am until 11:33 am when it enters Scorpio. This is the last workweek with all the planets in direct motion. Don’t let anything slide as this opportunity for growth and advancement won’t occur again until the end of January 2013. Bring your deals to a conclusion, sign those papers, and buy that house or car. Venus meets Chiron and they help you intuit what you need to do to end a nagging health issue.
January 17 – Moon in Scorpio. Listen to your gut reactions when you need to make a decision today. Your intuition is strong right now and you can see below the surface to find out what’s not being said. Try to see the issue from the other person’s point of view to learn more. You’ll have focus and determination and can get a lot of work done that will have good payback later on. Stay away from arguments.
January 18 – Moon in Scorpio, VC from 1:32 pm until 2:29 pm when it enters Sagittarius. Work hard in the morning and feel your way to good solutions for your problems. Buy anything you want that is ruled by Mars – knives, cars, guns, power tools, scientific equipment, and sex toys. You’ll be ready to go out and have fun in the afternoon. Take a hike, bike ride, or play sports.
January 19 – Moon in Sagittarius. The Sun and Saturn square off on this last day of the Sun in Saturn’s sign of Capricorn. They want you to make a reality check of how you are doing with work, relationships, and career goals. Be honest and direct in your self-examination. Ask a trusted older friend for advice. It’s a last chance to put things in order before Mars takes off in another direction.
January 20 – Moon in Sagittarius, VC from 4:50 pm until 5:04 pm when it enters Capricorn. The Sun enters Aquarius at 11:10 am. You’ll feel the switch in energy as your vision expands. Use the day to finish up business deals and put in orders for office and/or business related equipment. Make phone calls, have meetings, and state your position on the matter. Give your relationship some reason to evolve so it doesn’t stay static.
January 21 – Moon in Capricorn. You may find yourself still at work, or your mind thinking mainly on your business. There will be surprises today so be ready to make last minute adjustments to your plans. You’ll have fun doing the things that are outside of your comfort zone. Saturn rules the day and he won’t let you get too crazy or irresponsible.
January 22 – Moon In Capricorn, VC from 8:38 pm until 9:53 pm when it enters Aquarius. The Sun and Jupiter are giving you one last chance to get what you want. It’s a matter of luck mixed with effort – the more you try, the better your chance. Push yourself to grab the brass ring. Send out those proposals and applications. It’s the dark of the moon, a good time for rituals.
Mars is January 23 – Moon in Aquarius. Mars is motionless all day and turns around into retrograde motion at 7:54 pm. Today is the Chinese New Year, beginning the year of Dragon. You’ll have a lot to say and your words flow well. Aquarius new Moon puts a special emphasis on the power of thought. It’s an excellent time to reprogram your brain and get rid of old patterns of thinking.
January 24 – Moon in Aquarius. Slow down and get used to the change in the energy. You will see that you lose interest in some of your projects. You’ll find your routines are disrupted making it a good time to break habits. This is an opportunity to change how you handle frustration and anger. Step back and see the big picture and take another look at how you see your future.
January 25 – Moon in Pisces. The dreamworld will be with you all day. Use your sixth sense to tell you where you need to go and what you need to do. Buy a retrograde Mars plant to nurture during the coming weeks. Be of service to others knowing that small actions are meaningful. It’s a day for drifting and seeing what comes to you.
January 26 – Moon in Pisces. Feed your spiritual side today. Go to a yoga class, attend a chanting group, join a prayer group, and take a long walk outside by yourself. Make a big donation of money or time to a community organization that helps those in need. Buy shoes and socks. Relax and let the day float by. Be kind to everyone you see.
January 27 – Moon in Aries. Mercury enters Aquarius to help you see a bigger picture and perceive how you fit into your community. The tendency is to move to fast and thus make mistakes. Get used to double-checking all that you do. Drive defensively and put that cell phone down while you’re driving.
January 28 – Moon in Aries. This is a good weekend to get out and away from the household chores. Go have an adventure. Do a winter sport you’ve thought about trying. Go by yourself if no one else is interested in playing with you. You need some time to be independent and feel your freedom to do what you want when you want.
January 29 – Moon in Aries. It’s okay to feel a bit selfish today and put your desires into action. You don’t have the patience to wait for anyone else to catch up to you. Keep in motion and don’t forget to wear your helmet where needed. Try to beat your personal best. You may want to start a big project but remember that while Mars is retrograde the endings come out differently than planned.
January 30 – Moon in Taurus. You’ll find your pace and be able to work in a slow and steady way. It’s a day to please your body – get a massage or some other kind of bodywork. Shop for oils and incense. Go out for a gourmet dinner and splurge on dessert. It will feel good to forget your diet. You can work off the extra calories tomorrow.
January 31 – Moon in Taurus. Take a minute to stop and rest and look back on January and see how 2012 is treating you. Take inventory of what you have and what you need. Start going through your closets and drawers and give away what you are not using. Think about simplifying your life in as many ways as you can. Skip the diet one more night and eat your comfort foods.