Astrology Calendars

Wednesday, JANUARY 1

The Moon spends much of the day in the sign of Pisces, entering the first sign of the zodiac, Aries, at 11:01 PM EST. The energy of the Moon in Pisces is understanding, caring, and a little diffuse or meandering. Still, we see our responsibilities in a better light, and we’re feeling confident about fulfilling them. The Moon’s aspects today open up opportunities and possibilities for understanding and cooperation. We tend to connect to a higher purpose and may enjoy a feeling of well-being. We’re also quite resourceful now. Today is good for solving problems, learning new things, teaching, and sharing. The Moon’s move into the sign of Aries at 11:01 PM excites our desires to start fresh.

The Moon is void from 9:14 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mars), until the Moon enters Aries at 11:01 PM EST.

Thursday, JANUARY 2

Mercury aligns with Jupiter today, and verbal expression flows smoothly. This is an excellent time to come to agreements and resolutions. We see the big picture and think about what is truly important to us in the long run. This transit inspires optimism–we’re finding reasons to feel hopeful. Our opinions are strong. We should watch for overstating and promising more than we are capable of doing, but we might also enjoy good humor and positive vibes. It’s a good time to stretch our thinking to include new possibilities. A Venus-Chiron semi-square points to some hesitation with sharing ourselves intimately. The Moon spends the day in the sign of Aries, and we’re excited about taking the initiative. This can be another indication that we’d rather go it alone than cooperate.

Friday, JANUARY 3

Mars enters Sagittarius this morning, and it will transit the sign until February 16th. During this transit, our actions are heavily motivated by our ideals. We are bothered by routine, quickly becoming restless if we feel confined. We have a stronger love of adventure, and of conquest–this is the position of wanderlust. We start projects or challenges with enthusiasm, although we may abandon them rather quickly if they fail to hold our interest. This may be because we set our sights too high! Mars in Sagittarius defends its principles and sometimes takes it personally when others disagree with them.

The Moon is in Aries all day, inclining us to be active, positive, and assertive. We’re seeking a fresh start–to be first or to start something new. We can be emotionally impulsive, but with the Moon forming a square to Saturn and Pluto, we may face some blocks, or there could be some level of denial. It’s a time of the month for recognizing the need to take the lead or take charge of our lives in some manner. Even so, our ambitions are large, and we can have a hard time fitting everything in today.

The Moon is void from 8:18 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Pluto), until the Moon enters Taurus the next day, Saturday, January 4th, at 11:16 AM EST.

Mars enters Sagittarius

Mars is in Sagittarius from January 3-February 16, 2020. With a Sagittarius Mars, our actions are motivated by our ideals. We are bothered by routine, quickly becoming restless if we feel confined. We have a love of adventure, and of conquest–this is the position of wanderlust. We start projects or challenges with gusto, although we may tend to abandon them rather quickly. This may be because we set our sights too high!

Saturday, JANUARY 4

The Moon continues its transit of Aries until 11:16 AM EST, encouraging our need for action. However, the Moon is void until it enters Taurus, suggesting it’s best not to initiate brand-new ventures. The Moon enters Taurus at 11:16 AM, and we feel life slowing down just enough that we can savor the moments.  The Taurus Moon stimulates our desire for comfort, warmth, and harmony. With the Moon in conservative Taurus aligned with Uranus this afternoon, we’re taking the best of the traditional and progressive worlds and using them to make updates that improve our lives.

The void Moon continues until the Moon enters Taurus today at 11:16 AM EST.

Sunday, JANUARY 5

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Taurus, harmonizing with the Jupiter, Mercury, and the Sun in Capricorn. We tend to crave comfort and predictability, but we’re ready to cooperate and harmonize. These energies promote loyalty and practicality. We are primarily concerned with our practical or financial goals now. With Mars trine Chiron today, we may have the opportunity to take the lead, or to take action, regarding matters that lead to healing, cleansing, or teaching now. We’re fearlessly addressing problem areas. This influence opens us up to healing and repair. We may be defending and helping others (or ourselves). Overall, we’re in great shape for cooperation and purposeful activity.

Monday, JANUARY 6

The Moon continues its transit of Taurus until 9:11 PM EST, and we’re craving peace and comfort. The Moon transits Gemini from 9:11 PM forward, encouraging a more connected, communicative approach to our lives. Curiosity is stimulated. The Sun heads toward a sextile with Neptune, exact very early tomorrow and influencing today, which tends to soften our rough edges. We take things as they come and assign meaning to our experiences more readily than usual. This influence stimulates our imagination and sets an excellent mood for respecting our intuition and relaxing rather than pushing forward. We might find ourselves at the right place at the right time because our hunches are more likely to be correct, and we are “tuned in.” We are inspired, and charitable acts now will serve to lift our spirits. We can see matters, and people, from a perspective that not only allows for but finds beauty in our differences. This is also a good time for self-improvement programs or efforts.

The void Moon occurs from 7:08 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Pluto), until the Moon enters Gemini at 9:11 PM EST.

Tuesday, JANUARY 7

Mars forms a quincunx to Uranus early today, and making adjustments to our goals may be necessary now. This can temporarily drain our energy or leave us feeling restless and impatient until we figure out what we’re missing or not yet processing. Our efforts to satisfy our desires can miss the mark, but this gives us a chance to make refinements and recalibrate.

The Moon spends the day in lively, curious Gemini. This can be a positive, upbeat day, although we can go to excess at times as the day advances. Restlessness is stirred and can be quenched with a variation on our routine or schedule. It’s not a good day for starting something new, as we’re likely to lose interest in it later on or circumstances are such that we can’t pursue it. With both people and things, we should watch that we aren’t idealizing what we don’t have or something new and fresh.

Wednesday, JANUARY 8

Jupiter aligns with the true South Node early today, and we can become strongly aware of the attitudes, outlook, and beliefs, particularly about material ambitions, that no longer serve our growth. This is a time to purge, release, and let go of mindsets that are holding us back. Do watch for losing things through turning a blind eye or neglect, however. Mercury forms a sextile to Neptune today, and we have a stronger ability to direct our energies into meaningful activities. It stirs our imagination and increases our appreciation of subtleties. We are inspired, and we can inspire others with our words. There is psychic openness in our interactions. We can experience a sense of knowing and understanding with minimal explanation or instruction. Intuition is highlighted or awakened. Our communications are notably gentler or more compassionate. The Moon spends the day in the sign of Gemini, igniting our curiosity and increasing the need to share our ideas.

The Moon is void from 5:16 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Venus), until the Moon enters Cancer tomorrow, Thursday, January 9th, at 3:43 AM EST.

Thursday, JANUARY 9

The Moon finishes its transit of Gemini at 3:43 AM EST when it enters Cancer. The Cancer Moon is protective, warm, and caring. While it’s a rather conservative influence, the Moon opposes Jupiter this evening, and we can be tempted to go overboard. Also as the day advances, we look for opportunities to spread our wings. We can be anxious to believe in something or connect with a higher purpose, but may not quite find what we’re seeking. This is “borrow from the future” energy, and we should be careful not to commit to something for which we don’t yet have the resources. Relating suffers today if we don’t treat one another as equals. There can be temptations to manipulate to get our way. Conceding may feel as if we are giving up something of ourselves. Tomorrow, a lunar eclipse will occur, and today, emotions are rising.

The void Moon continues until 3:43 AM EST when the Moon enters Cancer.

Friday, JANUARY 10

The Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse occurring in the sign of Cancer today can thrust us into a state of heightened awareness of flaws in the structures of our lives, particularly in our homes and family structures. Decisions made now are emotionally-driven. There can be a sudden need or desire to connect with our families or our own hearts, particularly with the recent and tremendous focus on the outer structures, career or business matters, and social standing issues in our lives. Something is exposed or illuminated, prompting us to get in touch with those things in our personal lives that we may have been neglecting or putting off. Areas activated by the eclipse may see dramatic turns, after which the path is clear to move forward. Something comes to light now, and if we get in touch with our emotions, we can get a better idea of what needs to change, or what needs to go.

This happens on the day of a Sun-Mercury alignment, and the Sun and Mercury also form a minor square to Mars. These can stimulate an epiphany, illumination of a matter, or a clearing of the air. What we say or write now has a strong impact–for better or for worse! We may want to watch for intellectualizing issues that require more sensitivity, however. With both emotional and mental energy strong today, there can be some confusion. We could feel pressured to speak or act too soon.

Uranus stations as it turns direct after retrograde motion since August 11th, adding even more punch to the day’s energies. Uranus energy hangs heavy in the air this week, and related themes can dominate now. As the planet gains speed in the next few weeks, our urge to express our unique self, to take some chances or risks, to rebel, to listen to our instincts, and to stir up change are reawakened or turned outside of ourselves.

The Moon is void from 6:58 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Pluto), until the Moon enters Leo tomorrow, Saturday, January 11th, at 7:16 AM EST.

The Moon is Full in Cancer on January 10, 2020, at 2:21 PM EST. This is a Lunar Eclipse.

Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Cancer Chart: January 10, 2020

On Friday afternoon, a Full Moon occurs in the sign of Cancer. This is an especially potent Full Moon, as it is a Lunar Eclipse. With the Cancer-Capricorn axis involved, this Lunar Eclipse presses us to look more closely at our needs, lacks, and wants in our lives concerning the balance between our private lives, domesticity, our need for a home base, and nurturance (represented by Cancer) versus our public lives, careers, reputation, and accountability (represented by Capricorn). Attachments and love are ruled by Cancer, while achievements and rewards/punishments are ruled by Capricorn.

In some ways, this polarity deals with the balance between unconditional love and conditional love. Cancer encourages us to value our home base and our roots, while Capricorn persuades us to consider our sense of duty and responsibility along public or professional lines. While Cancer may be content to be dependent, Capricorn urges us to be grown-up and responsible. Cancer represents the origin, and Capricorn represents the goal. Neglecting either end of the axis will surely backfire on us. Ideally, a balance should be found between the two energies, and this is what the Full Moon invites us to do.

This Full Moon is about balancing our commitment to our career and families. Something has been building inside of us, and now is the time when the energy of the cosmos fairly demands that we let it out. Over the coming weeks and months, we’ll discover what this means for us. For now, we can’t seem to sit on our feelings. We need to express them. The Full Moon illuminates this conflict. Some sort of crisis (which can be a crisis of consciousness) or sudden awareness of a lack in our lives provides us with a golden opportunity to explore our emotional needs within the context of the house polarity where the eclipse occurs in our natal charts. Relationships may be challenged, broken, or strengthened dramatically at this time. Our discovery is emotionally charged and dramatic. Epiphanies are likely at this time as we become acutely aware of our lack. This understanding can propel us into positive action.

Full Moons and Lunar Eclipses bring issues in our lives to fulfillment. Our emotions are heightened, and there is often some sort of drama involved with the house, sign, and any contacted planets activated by the Full Moon. Look to 10 degrees of Cancer (and Capricorn) in your own chart. This Lunar Eclipse gives us a cosmic push to make needed changes in our lives. The areas of life activated by the eclipse may see dramatic turns, after which the path is clear to move forward. Note that whatever “happens” at this time is nothing truly new. The issues have been brewing inside of us, and emotions have been building. Something comes to light at the time of the Full Moon, and if we get in touch with our emotions, we can get a better idea of what needs to change, or what needs to go.

This Lunar Eclipse in Cancer is bound to thrust us into a state of heightened awareness of flaws in the structures of our lives, in our homes and family structures. Decisions made now are emotionally-driven. It occurs when the Sun is aligned with (and just days before) the Saturn-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn. We’re challenged to face our attachments, emotions, and needs for nurture at this time, even though it’s been very much about where we’re heading these days! Note that June’s Solar Eclipse will bring on the new beginnings related to this eclipse’s epiphanies and realizations.

This eclipse occurs at the superior conjunction between the Sun and Mercury, emphasizing the power of words and rationalization. There can be a real dichotomy between what our heads and our hearts are telling us. Nervous tension can result as we feel pressure to make decisions. The Cancer Moon is opposing quite a roundup of planets in its opposite sign, Capricorn, and there can be a sudden awareness of our emotions in the face of the rules and our ambitions. Initially, we can feel extremely sensitive and perhaps somewhat powerless. However, our feelings count, and we’ll see and feel their power now, paving the road for new directions.

This is a time to continue to clear up past patterns that have been holding us back from personal fulfillment, particularly those that are home or family-centered or that revolve around our work-home balance and attitudes toward comfort and responsibility. There will be more work to come in these areas, but for now, we are experiencing a greater awareness of problems and especially lacks or flaws.

Through events, circumstances, and epiphanies occurring around the time of this eclipse, we learn that we need to get in touch with our needs for nurture, family, comfort, familiarity, and love in order for our lives, including our professional lives, to be full and worthwhile.

Read more about the eclipses.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 20 degrees and 0 minutes of Cancer opposite the Sun at 20 degrees 00 minutes of Capricorn, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 15 to 25 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) most significantly.

Uranus turns Direct

On January 10th, 2020, Uranus turns direct at 2 degrees and 39 minutes of Taurus after a retrograde cycle that began on August 11, 2019.

Uranus Retrograde Cycle from August 11, 2019 to January 10, 2020:

Uranus Retrograde Cycle 2019-2020

Saturday, JANUARY 11

The Moon continues its transit of Cancer until 7:16 AM EST, after which it transits bold, affectionate, and proud Leo. The Moon’s square to Uranus suggests some stubborn sticking with our methods, but its trine to Mars in Sagittarius is warm, open, and courageous. With a Mercury-Ceres alignment today, we feel especially close to our ideas, plans, and projects. It’s a good time for both teaching and learning, research, and marketing. Conversations are encouraging and meaningful, but we can be feeling some tension and pressure as Saturn and Pluto approach alignment, exact tomorrow.

The void Moon continues until the Moon enters Leo today at 7:16 AM EST.

Sunday, JANUARY 12

Mercury aligns with Saturn and Pluto this morning, and Saturn and Pluto align in the sign of Capricorn toward midday. The Sun will follow suit tomorrow! The Saturn-Pluto conjunction is a rare event. While outer planet transits such as this one typically form three times in a set, this is a one-time pass, suggesting a concentrated force that gets the job done rather quickly. This influence prompts a strong need for reorganization and discipline. It demands hard work at remodeling and renovating our careers and goals or a particular area of our lives. In this area, we can experience a breakdown and/or the need to start over or rebuild, as well as intense ambition, great dedication, commitment, or perhaps obsession. We can feel driven to achieve and accomplish something. We should watch for abuse of power or living on fear, although moderate levels of fear/concern can be useful to motivate us to make improvements and to strengthen certain vulnerable areas of our lives. We can be ruthless about getting rid of problem areas. During this period, our fear of losing something (or everything) can be a powerful motivator, and the areas of our charts involved can be a clue to where we fear scarcity, chaos, or loss. Whereas Pluto seeks increased power and control through our undertakings, career, and reputation or status in the sign of Capricorn, Saturn seeks perfection, improved performance, and proof that we’re worth something. Saturn attempts to clean up some of the excesses or obsessions of Pluto in Capricorn. Pluto tears down, Saturn builds, and in this sense, it’s a powerful combination. The Moon spends the day in the sign of Leo.

Saturn conjunct Pluto.

Saturn at 22° Capricorn 47’ forms a conjunction to Pluto at 22° Capricorn 47′ on January 12th, 2020. This only happens once. [Note: Most of the time, aspects formed between outer planets such as Saturn and Pluto occur three times in a set due to retrograde motion, but this one is a one-time pass.]

This is a time when we can be especially focused on our goals, and intensely ambitious to succeed in a particular area. We’re inclined to focus on one particular area with great dedication, commitment, or perhaps obsession. We want to achieve and accomplish something spectacular. We can be ruthless about getting rid of problem areas in the process. We should watch for abuse of power or living on fear, although moderate levels of fear can be useful to motivate us to make improvements and to strengthen certain vulnerable areas of our lives.

During this period, our fear of losing something (or everything) can be a powerful motivator, in fact, and the zodiac sign involved can be a clue to where we fear scarcity, chaos, or loss. We can be driven, in fact, to build or rebuild our lives. This period can involve renovation, destroying and rebuilding, and excavation in a particular area of our lives.

Whereas Pluto seeks increased power and control through our undertakings, career, and reputation or status in the sign of Capricorn, Saturn seeks perfection, increased performance, and proof that we’re worth something. Saturn attempts to clean up some of the excesses or obsessions of Pluto in Capricorn. Pluto tears down, Saturn builds, and in this sense, it’s a powerful combination. This transit may demand hard work at remodeling and renovating our careers and goals.

Saturn conjunct Pluto date:

One-time: on January 12th, 2020, at 22° Capricorn 47′ (first and last)

Saturn conjunct Pluto

Monday, JANUARY 13

This is another busy day astrologically. Pluto and then Saturn aligns with Ceres early today, and the Sun does the same later morning. We’re looking for meaning and we feel a strong sense of duty now, but we sense that we must let something go to move forward. There can also be a tendency to want to control things by organizing, structuring, or limiting our activities, emotions, projects, or care of others at this time. Slimming things down seems the best choice for improving our endeavors. This can be a time of great focus and power, but also a moment for a reality check. We’re reminded of the constraints of time and motivated by the desire to manifest tangible results.

On the one hand, we may feel burdened, overworked, or restricted. On the other, we can welcome some discipline in our lives. While the need to gain more control over our lives can feel pressing, we should guard against temperamental behavior and decision-making. There can be a small crisis that alerts us to an area of life that requires work, improvement, and transformation. The need to gain more control over our lives motivates us, although there can be some paranoia or extremes of thinking behind this. The focus should be on recycling, updating, revising, and eliminating so that we can grow, rather than starting something new or adding more to our plates. This is not the time to rush forward prematurely.

Also today, Venus moves into sacrificing, compassionate Pisces, bringing sweet but sometimes escapist energy to our lives, and especially our interactions and relationships until February 7th. Venus in Pisces is tender and affectionate, although hard to reach, as there is a longing for something hard to define and hard to satisfy. Borders and boundaries blur under this influence. The shadow side of this position can involve evasiveness and avoidance.

The void Moon occurs from 8:42 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Venus), until the Moon enters Virgo at 9:06 AM EST.

Venus enters Pisces

Venus is in Pisces from January 13-February 7, 2020. Pisces never sees the world in black-and-white terms. Rather, Pisces sees all the colors of the rainbow. With the goddess of love in Pisces, our love is all-embracing, we are able to forgive and understand, we are seducible and seductive, and we show compassion to our partners. Venus in Pisces is tender and affectionate, although hard to reach nevertheless, as there is a longing for something that is hard to define and hard to satisfy. Borders and boundaries blur under Venus in Pisces. The shadow side of this position is allowing ourselves to be victimized or deluded, as well as evasiveness.

Tuesday, JANUARY 14

There can be tensions if we feel powerless or overshadowed as Mars and Pluto form a semi-square aspect, and a Mars-Saturn semi-square is on its way, exact early tomorrow. There can also be inner conflicts between our ambitions and our desires for independence, freedom, and exploration. Resentment is closer to the surface than usual. Our desires can be both intense and difficult to satisfy. Efforts to make changes could be thwarted, or power struggles emerge. Deeper feelings arise suddenly, and possibly in a disruptive way. We may be overreacting or going to extremes. The trick is to remain flexible and develop strategies for achieving our goals rather than acting in the heat of the moment. Since efforts to push forward seem to meet with resistance or circumstances seem to block our efforts to assert ourselves, patience is necessary now. The Moon spends the day in perfectionistic Virgo, and we’re motivated to find and fix problems.

Wednesday, JANUARY 15

While we can feel frustrated with blocks or obstacles this morning, as the day advances, it’s easy to loosen up and detach ourselves enough to enjoy ourselves more fully. The Moon continues its transit of work-focused Virgo until 10:44 AM EST, after which it moves through Libra. We’re approaching life with a stronger sense and appreciation of balance and moderation. We tend to weigh the pros and cons, and we seek out the approval of others.

However, a Venus-Uranus sextile frees us somewhat from this attachment or concern, encouraging us to let go so we can move on. This is a liberating influence, as we open ourselves up to new ideas, ways of relating, and different people or experiences. Venus-Uranus enables more comfortable and successful social interactions. It’s also a fine time for intuition and a good sense of future trends in business.

The Moon is void from 7:12 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mercury), until the Moon enters Libra at 10:44 AM EST.

Thursday, JANUARY 16

Mercury enters the sign of Aquarius today, where it will transit until February 3rd. It will return (briefly) in March due to an upcoming retrograde. During this Mercury in Aquarius cycle, we’re hungry for knowledge and open to new and original ideas. Our thinking is progressive and objective. Our communication and thought patterns are spontaneous, somewhat fragmented, and liberal. This is a time when inventive thinking is at a peak. The Moon spends the day in gracious Libra, and we’re especially sensitive to areas of our lives (and especially our relationships) that have come out of balance.

Mercury enters Aquarius

Mercury is in Aquarius from January 16-February 3 2020. When Mercury is in Aquarius, we are hungry for knowledge and open to new and original ideas. We begin to think outside of the box, and our thinking becomes more progressive and objective. Our communication and thought patterns are spontaneous, somewhat fragmented, and liberal. This is a time when inventive thinking is at a peak.

Friday, JANUARY 17

The Last Quarter Moon occurs in the sign of Libra this morning, and this phase of the Moon points to a possible crisis of consciousness. After basking in the awareness symbolized by the full light of the Moon at the time of last week’s Full Moon, we disperse our knowledge. We begin to see what works for us–and what doesn’t–in preparation for next week’s New Moon when something new is born again. This is not the best time to start a significant project, as the decreasing light of the Moon symbolizes descent into unconsciousness. It’s time to begin finishing up the details of whatever we conceived at the last New Moon.

Mercury is heading towards a square with Uranus, and today, it is sextile Chiron, semi-square Neptune, and parallel Mars–a highly creative combination. We can have breakthrough ideas and discussions. We can be impatient and scattered or brusque in spots, but we’re discussing and learning from past experiences. We enjoy teaching and growing through our connections. Disorganization or abruptness with our communications is likely, but also a desire to understand and learn from our mistakes.

The Moon continues its transit of Libra until 1:21 PM EST, after which the Moon is in Scorpio. The Scorpio Moon is deeply feeling, passionate, and perceptive.

The Moon is void from 7:59 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to the Sun), until the Moon enters Scorpio at 1:21 PM EST.

Saturday, JANUARY 18

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Scorpio, harmonizing with Neptune, and Mercury forms a parallel to Saturn today. We may be craving a little extra drama, glamor, or meaning. We seek a stronger emotional connection to the world around us or a particular project or person. However, we’re ready to jump in and tackle problems. We are both intuitive and resourceful today, and we prefer to cut to the chase or see the bottom line of a matter. Conversations and thoughts can take on a serious tone.

Sunday, JANUARY 19

The Moon continues to transit Scorpio until 5:42 PM EST. Its sextile to Saturn this morning is solid and practical. However, we should watch for taking on too much or wasting energy with a semi-sextile between Mars and Jupiter. We might want very much to be productive but somehow go in circles, primarily because we may be overreaching until we settle on a plan and take things step by step. The Moon enters Sagittarius at 5:42 PM, bringing on a livelier spirit. It sparks our desire to learn, explore, and discover.

The void Moon occurs from 4:22 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to the Sun), until the Moon enters Sagittarius at 5:42 PM EST.

Monday, JANUARY 20

Venus forms a semi-square with Pluto and then later with Saturn today, which can mean we’re running hot and cold at times today or wrestling with our feelings. We can be quick to jealousy at one moment, and then cool with our affections and emotionally distant later on. Anxiety or troubles regarding matters concerned with the feelings and affections are likely.

Despite this, Venus forms a trine to the North Node, and we are more dedicated than usual to creating harmony. We make an extra effort to be agreeable and cooperative, and this attitude helps us reach our goals. We could feel lucky in love or business, and we might make a fortunate connection.

The Sun enters Aquarius today and will transit the sign until February 18th. During this cycle, we are motivated by our need for knowledge, experience, and originality. Innovation is more important to us than convention. We become more aware of what is outdated in our lives, and we strive to find new perspectives and methods. The class distinctions, structure, and order that Capricorn found appealing now seem to be too rigid. The freedom of the individual becomes far more significant to us. We strive to free ourselves from some of the restrictions, inhibitions, and limitations that now feel constraining rather than safe in the month ahead. The Moon spends the day in forward-looking Sagittarius.

The void Moon occurs from 11:46 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Neptune), until the Moon enters Capricorn on Wednesday, January 22nd, at 12:01 AM EST.

Sun enters Aquarius

Sun is in Aquarius from January 20-February 18 2020. During this cycle, we are motivated by our hunger for knowledge, experience, and originality. Innovation is more important to us than convention. We become more aware of what is outdated in our lives, and strive to find new perspectives and new ways to do things. The class distinctions, structure, and order that Capricorn finds appealing now seem to be too rigid. The freedom of the individual becomes far more significant to us. We strive to free ourselves from some of the restrictions, inhibitions, and limitations that now feel constraining rather than safe.

Sun in Aquarius

Tuesday, JANUARY 21

The Moon spends the day in Sagittarius and is void until the end of the day. The Sagittarius Moon is spontaneous and curious. New situations of conquest or adventure are appealing, and we require less prompting than usual to get moving and to experience life. Bored with the mundane, anything that breaks the routine is appealing now. With the Moon void-of-course all day, it’s best to avoid beginning all-new projects. As well, we’re approaching a semi-square between the Sun and Neptune, and we can be more indecisive than usual. Our willpower may be on the low side as we stray from our goals and temporarily lose focus. Concentrating on artistic or spiritual pursuits is better than focusing on matters that require straightforward, factual thinking just for now. This aspect reminds us to get in touch with our spiritual goals or ideals.

The Moon is void all day (until a minute into the day tomorrow).

Wednesday, JANUARY 22

The Moon enters Capricorn at the beginning of the day. The Moon in Capricorn is earthy, practical, and wise, and Capricorn’s particular wisdom is most apparent around the Moon’s alignment with Jupiter tonight. Our ability to plan for the future benefits us now.

The Sun is sextile Chiron and approaching a square to Uranus today, suggesting tension related to our will to perform, follow or uphold traditions, and achieve in contrast with our desire to express ourselves as individuals, authentically. The trick is to avoid overemphasizing the self or ego now as we recognize the need for change, growth, and improvement. A somewhat chaotic atmosphere may result, and it’s counterproductive. A better approach would be to identify areas that need to change and seek out a solution that isn’t so dramatic or abrupt that it works against us and our relationships. We should watch for being irresponsible in our rebellions, for example, and guard against temperamental behavior and decision-making. We are more inclined to act on a whim, and routines/plans are disrupted. These energies help to stimulate the adoption of new approaches. Fortunately, the Sun-Chiron connection increases our desire to learn and grow through our experiences.

The Moon ends its void when it enters Capricorn at 12:01 AM EST.

Thursday, JANUARY 23

The Moon spends the day in organized, practical Capricorn. However, Venus forms a sextile with Jupiter today, and it encourages us to loosen up. This is a soft, pleasant influence that promotes cooperation, acceptance, inclusiveness, and optimism, particularly in our relationships. We are a little freer and more generous with our affections and perhaps with our money. This is one of the favorite transits for entertaining and socializing. Optimistic spiritual energy is brought to relationships now. We seek a higher purpose or meaning through our connections and our values. Romantic opportunities can emerge, or there can be lucky finds, pleasing purchases, and a hopeful financial outlook or prospects.

The Moon is void from 9:09 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Saturn), until the Moon enters Aquarius the next day, Friday, January 24th, at 8:21 AM EST.

Friday, JANUARY 24

The Moon enters Aquarius at 8:21 AM EST, and the New Moon occurs at 4:43 PM, marking the beginning of a new cycle. Friendship, kinship, group activities, social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, humanitarian efforts, or joining a group can come into sharp focus. New beginnings regarding any of these matters are possible now. With this potent Aquarius energy, we have the chance to make exciting, progressive changes in our lives. For some of us, circumstances are such that we need to pay more attention to these matters. We have the opportunity to come up with very workable ideas that are also innovative.

This New Moon’s square to Uranus suggests a rebellious time when abrupt moves are possible. We’re especially concerned with progress and freedom now. All major planets are direct, and there appear to be fewer blocks to progress.

The void Moon period ends when it enters Aquarius at 8:21 AM EST.

The Moon is New in Aquarius on January 24, 2020, at 4:43 PM EST.

The New Moon in Aquarius marks the beginning of a new cycle. The Capricorn New Moon cycle ends and the Aquarius New Moon cycle begins. In the sign of Aquarius, friendship, brotherhood, group activities, social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, humanitarian efforts, or joining a group will be a strong focus. New beginnings regarding any or all of these matters are possible now.

This is a time during which we should solve problems that require thinking “outside of the box”; look to the future with a brand new, positive, and hopeful vision; brainstorm and socialize; focus on extending a friendly hand, receiving support, and expressing platonic love for those around us; give our emotions and passions a “break”, as we develop more objectivity and some detachment from past haunts; learn how something (or someone) works; revitalize ourselves through experiences that are new or simply different; reach out to people in our social circle and in our community, and recognize the value of our friendships and social networks; recognize that some level of detachment and distancing ourselves from our habits and attachment to the past will help us break away from destructive behaviors that are holding us back. With this potent Aquarius energy, we have the chance to make progressive changes in our lives. For some of us, circumstances are such that we need to pay more attention to these matters.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 4 degrees and 22 minutes of Aquarius, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 0 to 8 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.

Saturday, JANUARY 25

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Aquarius, aligning with Mercury and harmonizing with Mars as Mercury and Mars form a sextile. This sets up great energy for making mental connections, asserting ourselves, and taking action on our ideas. We can be especially alert and observant, as well as incredibly resourceful. Our minds are busy, and our speech is enthusiastic. We may quickly get to the point or a decision/conclusion. We find it rather easy to “walk the talk” and to put ideas into motion. It can be a very productive time, and with a Venus-Vesta sextile also active today, we’re happy to conserve our energy for what we love doing. This transit stimulates our desire to devote, dedicate, and commit to a task, relationship, or person.

The Moon is void from 2:07 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Mercury), until the Moon enters Pisces the next day, Sunday, January 26th, at 6:44 PM EST.

Sunday, JANUARY 26

With today’s Venus-Mars square, we can feel some tension or dissatisfaction with the status quo. Ideally, this prompts creative improvements and changes. This square can awaken many urges and desires, but many of these may only be whims or distractions. Disagreements are possible with differences and contrasts standing out more than usual. A passive or soft approach may irritate, but an aggressive approach can be grating, too–we seem to have poor timing at the moment. We can be temperamental and sensitive. There can be a real discrepancy between values and desires, and passions run high. Be wary of making impulse purchases and relationship decisions under these conditions. There is an air of competitiveness under this influence, which may be challenging or refreshing, or perhaps a mix of both. The Moon continues its transit of Aquarius until 6:44 PM EST, after which the Moon transits Pisces.

The void Moon continues until the Moon enters Pisces today at 6:44 PM EST.

Monday, JANUARY 27

Venus forms its yearly alignment with Neptune today, and it occurs as Venus comes out of a square to Mars and as Mars is heading towards a square to Neptune. It’s a highly creative combination, although there is some tendency to struggle with the reality/fantasy of a situation, person, or relationship. The conjunction of Venus and Neptune in the sign of Pisces is a gentle, subtle, and imaginative influence. There is heightened sensitivity to — and awareness of — beauty and spirituality, and we can feel renewed on creative levels. We are easily influenced, seducible, and seductive. Our imaginations are big, for better or for worse. We are particularly attuned to the world of beauty and romance today. Psychic openness and compassion are themes in our interactions now. It can be a magical time on a romantic or social level, but it could also be a confusing or illusory influence.

As the day advances, we’re inclined to wrestle with our expectations. There can be a vague sense that our dreams, or a particular source of inspiration, are not quite fulfilling us as they once did. We should watch for difficulties with boundaries, rules, and limits in particular, as well as for attempts to take the easy way out, which will probably backfire under these conditions. Still, from disappointment, we can feel the inspiration to make improvements. The Moon continues its transit of Pisces all day.

Tuesday, JANUARY 28

With Venus semi-square Uranus and Mars heading toward a minor square to Uranus as well, the day holds some abrupt, changeable, rebellious, or unpredictable energy. We may be distracted by shiny things — all that’s brand new, different, or unusual. We can find ourselves following whims or restless until we recognize the need to freshen up our relationships or pastimes. Changes now can create fresh opportunities that can add to our sense of joy and freedom, but it can take some trial and error to understand our needs and wants today. The Moon spends the day in the adaptable, compassionate sign of Pisces.

The void Moon occurs from 8:08 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Saturn), until the Moon enters Aries on Wednesday, January 29th, at 6:51 AM EST.