Planetary Cycles
Sun Signs For January 2005
Capricorn brings light of self-realization
The sun entered the sign of leadership, Capricorn, at the Winter Solstice on December 21. One of the most significant passages of the year, the Winter Solstice signals a time of reflection on the past year, and contemplation on the new year's journey ahead. This year's Solstice was particularly important, as it occurred at the galactic center, aligning us with the frequency of universal love, and igniting the possibility of an awakened humanity. In it's highest frequency, Capricorn brings us into the light of self-realization.
The world calls for Capricorn's leadership
All astrological signs have the capacity to be channeled by humans in either the lowest or highest of vibrations. It is completely our choice. The highest possible manifestation of any astrological sun sign can be found by each of us through meditation, and following our inner guidance (not the mind, but the heart). The range of possibilities for those with the sun, moon, or rising sign in Capricorn spans from a dour, all-work-and-no-play, and even bitter personality to that of enlightened soul joyfully leading the way for others. What do you choose, Capricorn brothers and sisters ..the world waits for your leadership!
2005-A year of creative and innovative action
The sun's movement into Capricorn was coupled with the north nodal axis (a point in space along the ecliptic that symbolizes the soul's journey on earth) shift into Aries. The New Year begins with a profound change for all of humanity; 2005 is to be a year of creative and innovative action. The increasing threat for humanity of unthinkable global crisis is forcing the need for a world-wide consciousness transformation that is gathering momentum and may reach critical mass in 2005, if each of us participates in our own awakening and chooses to assist humanity.
New Year's Vision
New Year's Day is traditionally a time to set our vision and intentions for the coming year. As the energies occurring on December 30-31 are a bit unstable with a Mars-Uranus curve ball in the heavens, it is especially important to center, clear, and ground your self with meditation. Allow the joys and lessons of the past year to be integrated, then let go of the past, and focus on what you wish to create in 2005. In this year's vision, include the image that you are living in a world in which all of humanity is aware that we are all One Being, and from this awareness, create your vision for the next year.
Mercury and Venus couple to improve relationships
For almost the entire month, from January 1-29, the planet of communication, Mercury, couples with Venus, the planet of love, beauty and relationship. Traveling together first in Sagittarius until January 9, then in Capricorn, this planetary duo increases our sensitivity in communication, and brings a quality of love and beauty into all of our interactions, and can also be quite creative. On January 4, the pair joins with transformative Pluto, bringing to the surface patterns of relating that need healing, so the first week of January may include some inner house cleaning, clearing the way for more deeply rewarding relationship dynamics.
New moon in Capricorn highlights challenges in relationships
On January 10, we have a new moon in Capricorn, opposite the planet of life-lessons, Saturn in Cancer. The tension created from this aspect can be used at the most productive level, to heighten awareness about the quality of leadership we are providing in the world, and the guidance we offer in our families. Jupiter, the great teacher, expands our awareness as it travels through Libra, the sign of relationships. As Jupiter interacts with the Capricorn new moon, it serves to increase our opportunities for learning and improve our ability to maintain inner balance while relating with others
Sun in Aquarius sparks inspiration, challenged at the full moon
The sun completes its journey through Capricorn, entering freedom-loving Aquarius on January 19. While the earth sign Capricorn serves to ground the energies of the incoming New Year, Aquarius, the sign of the humanitarian, brings us the vision and the inspiration to create something entirely new. However, the tense Saturn aspects continue through the remainder of the month and gather momentum at the full moon in Leo on January 25, making our new creations subject to intense scrutiny. This scrutiny need not be painful, however, if we are willing to allow life to show us how and where we are stuck in an old paradigm, or behavior pattern, and how we can free ourselves.
2005 opens the gateway to an Age of Enlightenment
2005 will be a year of immense growth sparked by the outer planets, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto traveling in Pisces, Aquarius and Sagittarius, respectively. These signs come at the end of the zodiac, marking the culmination of a cycle of lessons, spanning the last 84 to 250 years. We have reached, in planetary time, a turning point, the end of the Piscean Age, and the beginning of the Age of Aquarius. Humanity is beginning to awaken, en masse, to the new energetic frequency vibrating around our beautiful globe. With Jupiter in Libra, we are inspired to creatively express, in myriad forms, this new awareness, to be a part of the planetary awakening now occurring. Each person must assist, if we are to safely and surely make this transition into an Age of Enlightenment.
Aries The new moon in your house of career sets the stage for long-awaited changes. You may experience challenges in your home and family life as you explore new found freedom, and it will be most helpful to include loved ones in your plans so they continue to feel secure in relationship with you. This year will be one of exploring new horizons, and working with group consciousness. Remember to stay grounded in the principles and values you have worked so hard to realize over the past two years.
Taurus This month brings a spiritual quest for deeper understanding that challenges some of your old thoughts about life, relationships and family traditions. Go with it, the truth is always friendly! New health routines improve your outlook, and your productivity at work. You are embarking on a year of growing mystical awareness that will expand your consciousness so that you will never again feel that your safety and security lies in anything material.
Gemini Your awareness is needed in the financial arena this month; long-range planning will assist you to manage the flow of money. You may be presented with appealing investment opportunities, but do your research before committing. Creativity and spirituality are highlighted in January. 2005 will be filled with new friendships and group activities that assist you to develop your talents.
Cancer The new moon this month highlights relationships, reminding you to balance your own needs and desires with those of partners or loved ones. Home life may be challenging with many activities and family matters to attend to; try to take care of your self among the fray. This year, your attention is brought to your career goals, and you will be focusing much energy on building a work environment or business that is consistent with your personal values and needs.
Leo The past eighteen months of hard-driving career building has left you a bit depleted, and this month your body tells you to restore yourself. Take time for body nurturing as well as spiritual revitalization. Your communications with others can be easily misunderstood this month, so make sure to consider the intent behind your words before speaking. This year will be one of philosophical seeking and deepening your connection with your innate spirituality while your personal relationships blossom.
Virgo The beginning of the year finds you reevaluating long term goals in the light of new information, and current financial realities. Recent over-expansion may need to be balanced with more realistic budgeting in the coming few months. Still, you have much to be thankful for as your basic material security is on firm ground. 2005 will bring many investment opportunities, and if you choose wisely, you could build substantially for the future.
Libra Career demands take more time from family than you would like this month, and you may feel stretched very thin. You have been putting much effort into building a stable, nurturing home life, and now you would love to have the time to enjoy it. Finding the balance is always your challenge! This year will be one of much focus on your primary relationships and partnerships, with breakthroughs in communication being the key to improved relations.
Scorpio Focus in January on getting legal matters, including tax concerns taken care of, so your energy gets freed to further develop your business and improve your financial status. Clear and well-considered communication is the key to expanding your field of possibilities. Inner spiritual expansion leads to richness and fulfillment in all aspects of your life. This year's focus will be on improving your physical and financial health, and on developing daily routines that serve your purposes, so you can give more to assist with planetary transformation.
Sagittarius As much as your freedom-loving nature would like to avoid it, January's planetary aspects impel you to get focused and stay focused on some pressing financial matters. Your well conceived long terms plans and vision for your life can materialize now, if you will put in the required effort; follow your inspiration with concrete action steps. The coming year can be an enormously creative one for you, some changes that you are passionate about will come to fruition.
Capricorn The new moon in your sign this month signals a need for structuring your ambitions in order to achieve desired results. Your personal relationships may have to take a back seat for a time while you focus your energy on important plans for career expansion; try to maintain the balance as best you can. Some important opportunities emerge for you this month. 2005 finds your creative energy ignited and spiritual inspiration and assistance is readily available for you to ground this energy in an appropriate form.
A quarius A spiritual renaissance is occurring this month as you learn to allow the flow and movement of life's challenges, letting go when required, forgiving when needed, and all the while accepting the magical experience of your life unfolding. Work on developing daily habits and routines that will support your new awareness, like meditation, good diet, and physical exercise. Long distance travel is likely for you this year, as is the development of new friendships, improvement of your relationship with close relatives, and transformation of your future goals
Pisces Change has been your keyword since Uranus entered your sign last year, but this month you may feel resistance to any further change, and will need to work through these feelings. Your long term goals are indeed changing rather dramatically this month, precipitated by pressing family and financial concerns. A renewal in your business or career expands your possibilities, and help arrives from unexpected sources. This year will be one of building a strong financial base that supports your spiritual work.Carolina Eastwood provides in-depth personal astrology readings that open the doorway to fulfilling your life-purpose. Offices in Solana Beach and Poway. Call her at 858/259-1590 or visit www.earthstarconsulting.com.
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