Astrology News

In the Stars for January

Happy New Years to all! This will be a great year for expanding communication skills, travel, new inventions, and creativity as Jupiter the planet of expansion enters into Pisces Jan. 18th. The Sun is now traveling through the practical earth sign Capricorn-Happy Birthday Capricorns! This year will trigger an awakening for the signs: Aries Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn. Capricorn is an ambitious goal orientated sign. Planning and achieving those goals is the reward for Capricorn. The transiting Sun will shift into Aquarius on January 20th. Mercury, the fastest moving planet that enables all things to connect, is moving retrograde until January 15th also in the sign Capricorn. This transit will continue to focus our attention on our goals and ambitions. This is a good time to develop projects that have been shelved or to do research. Pace your self during this time as Mercury retrograde can bring up surprising situations. Things go amiss when Mercury slows down towards it direct station on Jan. 15th. Jupiter the planet that represents expansion, growth, wealth, opportunities, travel and philosophy will move into Pisces. This transit will bring about opportunities and should help out the world economies. For the U.S.A. it transits through the 4th house of real estate. This sector of our economy will get a boost during this time. Jupiter transits through Pisces between Jan. 18th 2010 through Jan. 23rd 2011. Saturn the planet that represents: discipline, limitations and introspection is now traveling through the air sign Libra where Saturn is strong. In this sign Saturn teaches us about cooperation and if that is lacking we develop obstacles. Saturn can deepen our awareness by applying pressure on us which does not always feel good but that is how we grow through the force of limitation. It will move retrograde motion between Jan. 13th –May 30th. Saturn retrogrades strengthen our resolve and help us build focus, persistence and endurance. So if you are planning New Year's resolution Saturn's transit through Libra will definitely encourage your cooperation. Mars the planet of war, drive, energy is also moving retrograde in the fire sign Leo. It will station direct March 10th. During this time we can expect for our ambitions, initiatives, and drives to be directed by more will power. We can sometimes get into arrogant viewpoints for Leo likes to be proud. This transit will also help to focus leadership qualities that pertain to the well fare of others as Leo can be generous as well as demanding.

The Lunar Phases for January

We just had a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on New Year's Eve in the security sensitive water sign Cancer. Emotions will run high for the first week of January as we try to reconcile the change of the New Year. We can spend time sensing our emotions letting go of the past year and feeling our inspirations for this New Year. However, insecurities may be prominent given the current general direction of our country’s policies at home and abroad.

The Last Quarter Moon occurs in the harmonizing air sign Libra. We can bring into harmony all types of projects or ideas that have needed to be reconciled and make some decisions.

The First New Moon for 2010 occurs on Jan. 15th and it is a Solar Eclipse in the practical earth sign Capricorn. New beginnings will get a strong charge. The sun signs Capricorn, Cancer, Aries and Libra natives will be positively activated by this New Moon.

The First Quarter Moon occurs Jan. 23 in the fixed earthy sign Taurus. Taurus energizes our desire for security through accumulating possessions. This is a good time to get in touch with your self worth and appreciate the possessions which have value to you.

The month of January comes to a close with the Full Moon in the fire sign Leo occurring Saturday Jan. 30th. This is a time to enjoy and share your good will with others. The night sky will be bright and since Leo likes to have a good time it's a good full moon for celebrations.

February

The month of February usually signals that mid point of the winter season. Ground Hog day occurs on the 2nd while the moon is in Libra. This is a good time for socializing, putting things into balance. We are getting closer to the Spring Vernal Equinox in March. We associate February with the sign Aquarius ruled by Saturn and Uranus. This sign is known for its eccentricity. Aquarius sun signs are outgoing, eccentric, communicative and love to share their knowledge. The sign's symbol is the angel pouring out energy from a vase. They are inventive, original, intellectual and friendly although detached -Happy Birthday Aquarians. Most Aquarians have been going through a trying time because Neptune the planet that spiritualizes all that it touches; has been conjoining there Sun. They may be feeling confused, foggy or seeking a life path with more meaning and purpose. This brings about a spiritualizing affect on the Aquarius personality. They must now be more flexible with their opinions and open to the spiritual vibrations.

The Sun, Mercury, Venus and Neptune will all be in the eccentric air sign Aquarius around the middle of the month. With this concentration of Aquarius energy influencing us, we are more apt to be unconventional, opinionated, and craving freedom from the traditional. Seek to channel this energy in creative and inventive ways. Mars and Saturn continue their retrograde motion deepening our perceptions. On the surface we are hearing more about covert war tactics being employed by the government and media setting up more of the fear provoking agendas that color the mainstream’s perception so look deeper at what is being presented as fact while these two planets are in retrograde. Mars turns direct on March 10th. Saturn turns direct May 30th these dates signal planetary shifts that bring change.Mars rules the action, energy drives. Saturn rules the forces of limitation from which we learn perseverance, strength and persistence. However, Jupiter the planet of expansion, wealth, opportunities is moving through Pisces a good sign for Jupiter co-rules Pisces so it functions better. This signals a time where we can come out of the depression of the last 2 1/2 years.

The Lunar Phases for February

The Last Quarter Moon occurs Feb. 5th in the mysterious water sign Scorpio. While the Moon transits through Scorpio, we are likely to be feeling strong passions and desires. And on a Friday evening that can mean wanting romance. Be careful to get clear on your emotions before taking social risks. This Moon is great if you utilize Scorpio's intensity to get work done.

The New Moon occurs Saturday Feb. 13th in the fixed air sign Aquarius. Aquarius urges us to participate in public affairs, express concern for humanitarian pursuits and make decisions. People are likely to be friendly and open. This lunar phase starts the cycle so this is a good time to start new projects. This is an inventive time.

The First Quarter Moon occurs Feb. 21rst in the dualistic air sign Gemini. This dual sign sees both sides to every issue and cannot make decisions well. This is a good time to evaluate projects, network with others, and have a fun time. This energy is great for writing and communications.

The Full Moon occurs Feb. 28 in the analytical earth sign Virgo. The Virgo energy encourages us to organize details, research and look over our diets, physical regimens and finish our house work. Yoga, tai chi, meditation are good ways to channel the full moon energy.

March

The Sun is transiting through the imaginative water sign Pisces until March 20th when it enters into the fire sign Aries signaling the beginning of spring. March can be a turbulent month remember the old saying March can come in like a lamb and end like a lion. The water sign Pisces which is co-ruled by Jupiter and Neptune offers us an inclination to the more intuitive side of our natures. Our imagination, sensitivity and vulnerabilities are heightened during this time. Pisces Sun signs, are emotional, sensitive and sentimental kind folks who are some times overly protective of loved ones or personal interests. They seek material security before they embark upon spiritual pursuits. But eventually they find themselves delving into the more spiritual life. Happy Birthday Pisces this year will bring you optimism, opportunities, and faith as Jupiter transits over your Sun by boosting your energies.

The Sun, Mercury, and Venus will be moving through the fire sign Aries middle of March. This transit increases the pioneering feisty energies that Aries influences. We may want to take risks during this time however look before you leap. The Vernal Equinox occurs March 20th the Sun moves into Aries starting a new cycle through the zodiac. Aries a fire sign is enthusiastic, pioneering, ambitious, bold and brazen. The energy is high so this is a good time to start projects that you will develop over the year.

The Lunar Phases for March

The Last Quarter Moon occurs March 7th in the idealistic fire sign Sagittarius. We can be forward looking, wanting travel, adventure, and change during this lunar cycle. This is a good time to understand our aspirations for self-improvement. Intellectual and educational pursuits are good ways of expressing this energy. The New Moon occurs on March 15th in the intuitive water sign Pisces. Intuition, psychic perceptions lead the way towards pulling in new ideas. Artistic inventions especially music, do well under this lunar influence.

The First Quarter Moon occurs March 23rd in the nurturing water sign Cancer. This is a time to get in touch with your subconscious programs. Although people may be passive wanting to stay at home and indulge, this is a good time to get in touch with your security issues and remember that all things that come to us come from Source.

We finish out the month of March with the Full Moon in the passionate water sign Scorpio. This energy is great for meditation and yogic practices that help us move through our shadow side and lift up into the transformative. With these transformative energies we can look forward to a new beginning as we voyage the initiatory stage of the zodiac.

And as the old adage augurs; it's a wise person who knows the stars and a fool who is ruled by them.