January 15th, 2012
Dear Friends,
We are welcoming in the Chinese New Year of the Dragon. It is the ultimate auspicious symbol signifying success and happiness. May the celestial Dragon bring great good luck to everyone.
Mars is slowing down to go retrograde in Virgo on January 23rd, the same day as the next New Moon. That will be when we really get focused on the things at hand. Mercury just started a new yearly cycle with Pluto in Capricorn on January 13th and it is just beginning to unfold. This also brings complete and total focus to what we are doing. Saturn has been in Libra for about two years; and, we should know what needs balance in our lives by now. Saturn in Libra is in favorable relation to Neptune in Aquarius. One to one relationships, as well as, our group relationships are enhanced by this energy. It is time to be comfortable being what you were always meant to be. Be clear about what you have to let go of. Be clear that there is no choice but to begin anew. This will bring excitement about embracing what is to come.
It is time to take a deeper look at the opportunities this New Moon in Aquarius is bringing. Neptune has been in Aquarius for 14 years and this New Moon is announcing that it is leaving. This will bring closure to some things. You can look for a revealing or revelation in the Aquarius area of your chart. Neptune has been in there for 14 years doing undercover work. What will be revealed? It is time to be free and express your individuality. Uranus, the ruler of Aquarius, has been standing by in Aries waiting to jumpstart this new energy. Uranus will be in Aries for the next 7 years bringing out new aspects and opportunities so you can grow. Uranus has been in Aries since last March but Neptune is finishing its 14 year transit in Aquarius. This is the last of it. It will be a very interesting lunation. The great reveal! No wonder Mars goes retrograde on the same day as this New Moon. Mars needs to stay out of it. We need to have no aggressive behavior. It is time to be ready to adjust, learn, and adapt to what is being presented. Mars usually is the action Planet that wants to lead the way. This time Mars is working in behalf of what is evolving.
The New Moon is January 23rd, 2012 at 2:39 am EST at 2 degrees Aquarius 41 minutes. This lunation is taking place in the beginning degrees of Aquarius and Neptune is in the last degree and a half of Aquarius. This is the last time we will see Neptune in Aquarius. The next New Moon on February 21st at 2 degrees Pisces will welcome Neptune home to its own sign. That New Moon will be joined with Neptune in Pisces. Now back to the lunation in Aquarius, it represents a new view, new perspective, and new network of people to work with. Saturn is the classical ruler of Aquarius and Uranus is the modern ruler.
Uranus indicates the way in which a person’s urge for freedom and individuality is manifested. Saturn indicates our need for structure and boundaries. Uranus is at the beginning of Aries where it will be for 7 years. The urge for freedom is in your hands. What steps do you need to take to break free from old limitations? Saturn is in the last degree of Libra, a cardinal air sign, asking us to cooperate, compromise, and become better partners. Developing these qualities will bring about greater freedom. Saturn exalts in Libra; so, this should be a time when fairness and justice prevail. Expressing your individuality and leadership abilities is dependent on being able to connect with others. Saturn at the last degree is putting you against a wall. Relationships may be ending and new ones will emerge. If you have any deficiencies in the relationship department it is time to make that correction. It is time to be diplomatic, cooperative, refined, and polished. It is time to be real. This New Moon is the going away party for Neptune. Neptune has been in Aquarius for 14 years and is leaving for good in a couple of weeks. You will bring closure to some things in your life so you can move forward. You will be able to network and connect with new people that will support the new you.
Each sign of the Zodiac is divided into 2 ½ degree sections called dwads. Two and a half to five degrees of Aquarius is a Pisces dwad. Jupiter is the classical ruler of Pisces and Neptune is the modern ruler. Therefore Jupiter is a co-ruler of this lunation. It is in Taurus, an earth sign, grounding this energy. Jupiter is favorable to Pluto in Capricorn. This supports the building of something new. It is also helpful with getting your finances in order. You need to be in a position to afford the changes you need to make. Actually you cannot afford not to move forward. We have already discussed Neptune role in this lunation as the revealer.
Mercury is in Capricorn, an earth sign, in favorable aspect to Mars in Virgo. Our thinking needs to be logical and reasonable so we can be more effective. Mars is going retrograde today, at 23 degrees of Virgo. We are perfectly aware of the work to be done. This New Moon drops it right in your lap. You will have plenty to do. If you have been waiting on a signal, then it is happening now, and it is long overdue. This lunation may be triggering things that have been brewing for a year; even if you didn't know it. Mars will go direct April 13th, 2012. You have time to get it right.
Mars retrograde in Virgo may be a signal that you need to work on yourself. It may be time to get into a good personal schedule that is well balanced. Diet, health, and nutrition may be important as you move forward. This period of time is good for getting in shape. It is time to get healthy. If you have let yourself get out of balance as Saturn in Libra may be indicating; then, Mars retrograde in Virgo is directing our energy into healthier habits. The healthier you are the freer you become. It is time. You can have it all it just takes setting a goal and having some discipline. You will be surprised what this will bring.
This lunation hosts four planets in earth signs, four in air signs, one in fire and one in water. It looks like earth and air energy dominates the scene. Air has to with socializing, thinking, and ideas and earth has to do with building something practical. Our thinking leads to practical results during this lunation. It is time to step outside of the old thinking patterns and bring in new ideas that will bring productivity. You will see a change.
Blessings, Brenda
All times are for EST time and when appropriate EDT.
