Sextile energies are typically harmonious, yet assertive communication between two planets, energizing the connection with a little more caffeinated buzz. Mars in Sagittarius sextile Mercury in Aquarius is a stimulating aspect where conversations, mental work, creative problem solving, planning and plotting out a future adventure, or travelling and exploring in general are attractive. Ideas can be more openly discussed and actions taken in the spirit of the restless sextile that is looking for an outlet to plug into. Use it to your advantage and think out loud today. Monday the Moon moves into Pisces and floats towards Venus and Neptune squaring Mars in Sagittarius, which energetically cools the intensity, that Mercury /Mars fired up on Saturday.
The opposition of the Cancer Moon and the Capricorn Sun/Mercury can create a thoughtful balance and compensate for the weaknesses on either side, if we stay conscious of today’s energies.It can also create irritation and friction if you allow emotional triggers to get the best of you. Today we benefit from respectful words that heal and unify. The intuitive and emotional sensitivities of Cancer are strong. The Capricorn sun’s strict routine today can become more flexible by understanding and tuning into others feelings. Soften this opposition of the Moon & Sun along with the wild card of eclipse energy, by nurturing your needs and allow others the space to do the same.☮️
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January starts with a reflection of the past year, the Pisces Moon strives for peace today.January 3rd & 4th Inspires new ideas or the courage to create changes within your career house, that stimulate growth. Big ideas can be communicated and could work to your benefit.January 10th is a Lunar Eclipse/Full Moon in Cancer in your 4th house of Family/Home.Cancer rules the Moon and the Home, you have a natural sense of what needs your attention and nurturing. You already know instinctively where some sensitive issues lie ,the opposition of many Capricorn planets encourage a sense of responsibility and commitment. The following weekend of the 11,12,13th -Pluto and Saturn in Capricorn unite in your 10th house of Career and Reputation.Pluto has been traveling this area since 2008 and Saturn has joined in for last 2 years, much restructuring and rebuilding has occurred. As you may have felt tested to find out what rings authentic in your career path, we now have a concentration of grounding energy that will solidify your commitment through the life lessons you’ve endured.Jupiter,Sun and Mercury are challenging you to reach for the stars and have the discipline to follow through with goals you have set into motion.January 26-28th Mars in Sagittarius and Venus in Pisces form a tense or challenging aspect between your 9th house of Higher Education/Travel/Belief and the 12th house of reflection. Freedom and experience is part of the compromise that needs to be discussed, those that support your exploration of widening your perception of the world will understand.January will need your full attention to detail and patience with how opportunity unfolds at it’s own pace.Stay courageous and grounded in your truth.
January begins in a relaxed mood with a Pisces Moon. You may find yourself enjoying friends and connecting on New Years day either in person or through social media.January 3rd & 4th conversations or ideas may cause you to research travel for educational purposes.Expanding your perception of the world is on your mind.It is a favorable time to imagine new adventures.January 10th is a Lunar Eclipse/Full Moon in Cancer in your 3rd house of daily routines/neighbors/siblings.Under a Full Moon in Cancer, compassion and connection are strong, be sensitive to needs of others close to you.The following weekend of the 11,12,13th Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn unite in your 9th house of higher education/travel/beliefs. Pluto has be reconstructing this area of your life for some time. Saturn joined the transits of your 9th house 2 years ago to test,examine and teach you lessons connected to education and experiencing the world through travel.This grounded Capricorn energy is concentrated now, to complete some of the lessons and enables you to move forward with better boundaries and strength of purpose. The key is to stay determined and believe in what you’d like to accomplish.Uranus in Taurus will be in your sign for 7 years to come this energy is innovative, exciting and helps create something that didn’t exist before.January 26-28th Mars in Sagittarius and Venus in Pisces form a tense or challenging aspect between your 8th house of Joint resources, karmic & bonded connections and your 11th house of friends /groups. Both of these signs desire freedom and experience on their own terms, so communication within the public eye and support from others may need to be balanced with a compromise that is flexible to all. Keep believing in yourself.
January starts off this new year with a Moon in Pisces, it may be a perfect day to binge watch your favorite shows, it is a quiet day.January 3rd & 4th Jupiter and Mercury align and spark new interest into connections with others,you may receive a text or call .Conversations run deep today, but can give meaningful insight and more clarity. January 10th is a Lunar Eclipse/Full Moon in Cancer in your 2nd house of Values and Finances. Realizations may come up regarding finances or how you value your resources, eclipse energy is unpredictable so stay alert. Capricorn energy can assist with staying organize , especially if you are connected to others for support.The following weekend of the 11,12,13th-Saturn and Pluto unite in Capricorn in your 8th house of joint resources, karmic & bonded connections.Pluto energy restructures what it touches , by exposing the truth.Saturn has tested us here for 2 years, examining our connections and teaching us life lessons. Not a very easy time-frame, but has helped us mature.Capricorn energy is dominating with Jupiter, Sun, and Mercury in this house as well. We do have a concentration of earth element to assist us in commitment,loyalty and responsibility to our own progress.Working diligently towards stability feels right, be patient. January 26-28th Mars in Sagittarius and Venus in Aquarius form a tense or challenging aspect between 7th house of relationship and 10th house of career/reputation. Use this energy to compromise with loved ones and any plans connected to work. Two heads are better that one, stay connected.
January starts with a Pisces Moon to day dream about journeys you’d like to take this year? Or maybe connecting to a spiritual practice or ritual that brings peace. January 3rd & 4th The generous energy of Jupiter invites you to spend some quality time with loved ones and create some good conversation.. A work associate may come up with an opportunity for expansion on a creative project.It is a favorable day to consider new connections or celebrate existing ones.January 10th is a Lunar Eclipse/Full Moon in Cancer in your 1st house of self, focus is on you. What may shift is your needs and how you get them met. A new year is a chance to create a new image and why not feel and look the part ~ self care could be a great way to honor this Full Moon Lunar Eclipse.The following weekend of the 11,12,13th Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn unite after spending the past 2 years slowly coming to this point.Saturn teaches lessons we need to learn and Pluto transforms and restructures , this transits your 7th house of relationships.These are a heavy pair when they examine a part of your life it is quite complete,to the point you must start fresh with a new set of eyes. Over the last year you may have said goodbyes and you may have found relationships that mirror a sense of structure and commitment.Relationships take time and patience, these are Capricorn traits. Jupiter expands what it touches, in Capricorn there can be opportunity for deep love and bonding, but steady and slow is the pace this year.January 26-28th Mars and Venus form a tense or challenging aspect between your 6th house of routines/service/ health and your 9th house of travel/higher education/beliefs.Mars in Sagittarius may need to exercise its rights to explore and Venus may be on her own wavelength too , so communication may all that is needed. Your natural intuition is spot on emotionally, trust your inner guide for boundaries.
January’s first day with the Moon in Pisces is a time to connect with loved ones, really enjoy the down time.January 3rd & 4th brings you back up to speed with schedules and routines as Mercury & Jupiter in Capricorn set the pace for the week with new opportunities as you get back to work. January 10th a Lunar Eclipse/Full Moon in Cancer in the 12th house of Reflection.You may receive some compassionate insights on situations from the past.This may bring an emotional tone to the day, but you can use this depth of feeling in your service to helping others.The following weekend of the 11,12,13th- Saturn and Pluto unite in Capricorn after slowly moving towards each other for the past 2 years, this has been a time of letting go and rebuilding within your 6th house of work routines & Health. You may have begun a new schedule, learning a new skill or dedicated to rebuilding your health. Pluto transforms the area it moves through,and Saturn builds with a new sense of strength and boundaries.We need to stay focused on our tasks one day a time.January 26-28th Mars and Venus form a tense or challenging aspect between your 5th house of self expression/creativity and 8th house of karmic relationships/joint resources.Compromises may have to be made between freedom and connection, Mars in Sagittarius wants to explore and Venus in Pisces may be alright with that, communication in all relationships is key.Shine brightly with anything that renews and creates mo in your life.
January begins on a very mellow note,the Pisces Moon in your house of relationships is all for chilling out and enjoying the company of friends, pets & loved ones. January 3rd & 4th can bring some imaginative ideas or solutions to your creative projects or create a new activity.January 10th a Lunar Eclipse/Full Moon in Cancer can bring the focus to your relationships or marks a shift, allowing you to see a different point of view.The following weekend of the 11,12,13th- Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn unite after slowly moving towards each other since 2018.In your 5th house of creativity and self expression the Capricorn energy is dominating, Pluto transforms us and Saturn rebuilds what has survived the lessons of the past 2 years.Where are you on your path that you’ve created? The Sun/Mercury connection in Capricorn this month will boost your clarity of vision, trust your own power, stay focused and don’t give up.January 26-28th -Mars and Venus form a tense or challenging aspect between your 4th house of home/family and 7th house of relationships, do what you can to create compromise between self care and caring for your relationships.Routines can speed up after the holiday season, just finding time can be the challenge. Remember that new creations take time,perseverance and dedication, keep your head in the game and forgive yourself and others for set backs or misunderstandings.
January starts off on Moon in Pisces were you may be inspired to help out a friend in need,but all in all a relaxing first day of the year. January 3rd & 4th creates a opportunity to discuss new ideas with family members or create a solution to an existing issue. A new perspective is a gift or a relief. January 10th a Lunar Eclipse/Full moon in Cancer can shift the way you do things or allow you to see a new opportunity regarding your house of career. Maybe doing some work from home or remotely as Cancer rules the 4th house of home & family.The following weekend of the 11,12,13th Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn unite in your 4th house of Family. Working through many changes over the past 2 years with Pluto remodeling and Saturn rebuilding, through the tests and lessons, you now have the new year to stabilize. Responsibility is a Capricorn trait that aims to help us achieve our goals, as the year moves along we can settle into routines that give us much needed balance.The Capricorn Sun & Mercury blend together during the eclipse as well to give some clear insight.January 26-28 Mars and Venus forms a tense or challenging aspect between your 3rd house of everyday routines and your 6th house of schedules,routine & health.Mars in Jupiter ruled Sagittarius may inspire an new health routine, a new hobby or exercise plan, anything to become more social would be beneficial.You have the ability to create something that is truly your own, regardless of what family may have supported. Balance your world with what you love.
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