Planetary Cycles
Sun Signs For January 2006
Capricorn brings leadership that serves humanity
The sun entered Capricorn on December 21, initiating, in the Northern Hemisphere, the Winter Solstice, which represents the inward movement of consciousness and offers a potential time for stillness, reflection and meditation. While the sun is in Capricorn, we get a broad view of our lives, and become aware of the mechanisms and processes operating in our society, for good or bad. People born with the sun, moon, or rising sign in Capricorn tend to be the administrators among us who can give shape and direction to our creations. When it proceeds from insight, integrity and wisdom, the vision and leadership offered by Capricorn can serve humanity beautifully.
A new reassessment & refinement of relationships
Venus, the planet of love, financial ease, art and beauty, turned retrograde (apparent backwards motion) in Aquarius on December 24, bringing a review and refinement of relationships. For the month of January, and until February 3, Venus retrograde inspires a deep reassessment of our relationships; we look deeply at what human love really means to us, and at how we socially express our common humanity. We will also question our relationship to money, and all of the values that guide our lives, looking once again, and perhaps choosing once again, what we truly value in the light of our present-day reality. The refinement of human love and personal relationships becomes one of the themes we will experience in 2006.
Year brings realignment to our goals & principles
On December 30, the new moon in Capricorn highlights the dichotomy between personal desires and interpersonal concern for others, bringing the potential for much future progress when values are aligned with spiritual principles. The New Year begins with a “Grand Cross” (four or more planets opposite each other and at right angles in the sky), which has actually been in effect since last November, with some aspects lasting until February 2006. Involving Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and Neptune in the fixed signs of Scorpio, Leo, Taurus and Aquarius, respectively, this grand square has precipitated enormous tension, blocking or frustrating our attempts to move forward and be successfully productive. On the positive side, the configuration forces us to slow down and carefully consider our course of action. We must look deeply at the motivation fueling our present day activities in the light of long-term objectives, but also considering humanitarian ethics. In 2006, we will lay the foundation for much future progress to be made in social causes throughout the world.
Full moon brings restructuring of values and beliefs
On January 14, we have a full moon in Cancer, opposite the sun and Venus in Capricorn, bringing to light the restructuring of values and reexamination of beliefs that has resulted from the pressure of last November and December's planetary aspects. Several of these aspects continue, and reach an apex at the full moon, releasing the awareness that we can no longer function in the belief that we are somehow separate from each other. Businesses, socio-political systems, and relationships built on the fallacy of separation begin to crumble as the truth of our essential oneness grows stronger this year in the collective consciousness. When the planet of communications, Mercury, forms favorable aspects with Mars and Jupiter, and if we have done our required soul-searching, by mid-month we should have a clear picture of our current direction and objectives.
Aquarius brings vision and builds bridges through communication
On January 19, the sun enters the sign of the humanitarian, Aquarius, followed by Mercury on the 22. If a strong foundation was put in place while the sun was in Capricorn, the energy of Aquarius helps us to build the bridges of communication and connection necessary to create an infrastructure that supports our objectives and helps us reach our goals. Aquarius brings vision. It shows us the panorama of possibilities available to us if we use our creativity. A new moon in Aquarius on January 29, coupled with Chiron, Mercury and Neptune, brings our focus to humanitarian concerns. The challenge to humanity now and the question before us is, “how can we create a world economy and governmental system that is based on the principle of cooperation?” Remember the power of what one individual can do. Clear your own heart, mind and soul, so that you contain and express the love that you are, and one person at a time, our world is transformed.
Aries - The full moon mid-month highlights new career objectives that have emerged following a few months of confusion about long term goals coupled with intense financial pressure. As the dust settles, you begin to see a new direction unfolding, and good opportunities come your way. Family members make a positive contribution that brings significant improvement in your home life.
Taurus - The full moon highlights long distance travel and higher education, bringing expansive experiences that reveal previously unconsidered future possibilities. Despite numerous challenges with career, health, and home life over the past few months, your personal relationships are more rewarding than ever. This month, partners make a positive contribution and offer substantial support.
Gemini - A positive change in your financial situation occurs, following several months of frustration. This may be the result of an unexpected inheritance, or an admiring benefactor's generosity, but it is well deserved, as you have stayed true to your higher calling. New career changes open the doors for expansion and greater recognition of your work.
Cancer - Financial difficulties and pressure to define your life direction over the past few months have added stress, affecting your sense of well being, but a new romance, or fresh start in an existing love affair has you shining brightly this month. Mid-January is a good time to travel; take a vacation to rest and rejuvenate, and you will return with energy to apply to your career goals.
Leo - Restrictions on your activities, career frustration, and confusion in your primary relationships have required all of your strength and fortitude over the past few months. By mid-January, much of the pressure subsides, and you have the good health and supportive environment to plunge back into your work with enthusiasm.
Virgo - Delays and frustrations in reaching your goals during the last two months begins to subside, and in mid-January, you have the energy and resources to develop new, creative and innovative ideas. Partners come into harmony with your objectives and bring their own creative energy to assist in creating greater success. Your long-range plans seem feasible again.
Libra - Frustration with delays in finances and creative projects begins to subside, and by mid-January, you find original and innovative solutions to increase your flow of abundance and opportunities. New agreements in your primary partnerships help you to feel more secure in pursuing long- range goals. Starting a progressive new health routine now will increase your energy and sense of well being.
Scorpio - To say the last few months have felt like driving with the brakes on would be an understatement. Your desire to move forward with new projects and creative pursuits has been delayed since November, giving you plenty of time to review your purpose and reorient your direction. By mid-January, the pieces begin to fall into place, the right people join you, and the needed resources become available for you to launch your new project with success.
Sagittarius - The clouds begin to lift by mid-month, and you feel free to move forward again with work projects that have been on hold for a few months. The needed monetary resources become available, opening the door to start building what you have long been envisioning in your life. Innovative changes in your home and family life give you space for creative purposes.
Capricorn - A full moon mid-month highlights personal and business partnerships, bringing a meeting of the minds on long range goals and objectives. Creative projects that have been on hold due to funding delays get released this month, and the energy begins to flow in a positive direction for creative building. Past investments made on solid ground and good advice begin to develop favorably, aiding a growing sense of well-being.
Aquarius - January is your month to get your life in order, following several months of sporadic, and sometimes chaotic growth. Develop new daily routines with your health, exercise, diet, and organize your home and office so it supports you to have a stable foundation. If you prepare properly, much expansion in your career and finances is available in the next few months. Assistance comes from unexpected sources, and once you get organized, your efficiency brings rewards.
Pisces - The full moon in your house of pleasure and creativity signals an improvement over the past few month's frustration of accomplishment. Your tendency to sometimes be scattered and unfocused has brought chaos into some arenas of your life, but you now have the opportunity to prioritize your efforts based on newly revealed clear goals and direction. Developing discipline in your daily habits and routines now will serve you to create the environment and community that truly supports your life goals.
Carolina Eastwood provides in-depth personal astrology readings that open the doorway to fulfilling your life-purpose. Offices in Solana Beach and Poway. www.earthstarconsulting.com. or: Phone: 858/259-1590
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