18 January is an interesting day, as Merc and the Sun meet late in Capricorn (28 degrees) in Superior Conjunction, then Merc travels on into Aquarius. With no other new aspects perfecting, this puts all our attention on Mercurial issues, in general communication, networking, and all forms of communion/ consorting, as well as any particular Mercurial energies you have in your natal chart. The activity level may insure we get things done, with any matter wrapped up likely corresponding to the matters of the House where the conjunction of Sun and Mercury takes place.

19 January By 11 AM PST the Taurus Moon trines Pluto, making material changes to things to insure more emotional comfort go very well. We can get rid of material burdens and feel a whole lot lighter. 1 PM PST the Moon opposes Saturn, then trines Juno in Earth. This is where allowing the feeling nature to dictate what in the material world must go pays off, with a sense of emotional empowerment that has a physical-world reflection. 7 PM PST the Taurus Moon trines Venus–and we get another, even better payoff, this one in the love, money, or values department. This is a good time for a dinner party, or for any kind of comfortable socializing–it provides a relaxing atmosphere and heightens appreciation for social conventions and comforts like food and drink.

20 January brings Pluto quincunx Vesta, Mars semi-square Uranus and trine Ceres, and Mercury sextile Pallas. Though communications will be straightforward and sensible, we shouldn’t lose sight of how much Self-interest will be part of the equation. It will seem that others are out to alter our highest values, destroy our autonomy, and co-op our power–can you say ‘Paranoia’? ‘Cause that’s what this will amount to, particularly in those who lack overall awareness, or who are highly attuned to the world through their own mental perceptions. What we’ll need to keep in mind is that, though what’s said and done today will definitely reflect others’ point of view and their own personal position, no matter how much this upsets us, rubs us the wrong way, or threatens us, the other party really has no power to act at this time; it’s a matter of destruction occurring only with our consent and co-operation.

21 January 8 AM PST the Gemini Moon trines the Sun and squares Neptune. This is not a time to be lost in fantasy, or even wishful thinking. We can see the reality picture clearly, if we want to–our progress will all stem from this one factor. Noon the Moon sextiles Pallas, re-aligning us with our own inner wisdom. Good! 2 PM PST the Moon trines Mercury, making for a gabfest, or at least some excellent communication–just be conscious of what you’re saying, for best results.

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