Monday, JANUARY 14

The First Quarter Moon occurs early today when the Sun in Capricorn forms a square to the Moon in Aries. There is a crisis theme surrounding any quarter Moon phase, as we feel compelled to take action, after which we are made aware of how our actions affect those close to us, perhaps through trial and error. Whatever project or initiative we began around the New Moon is now off the ground, and it may face its first obstacles.

Even so, we have a stronger ability to direct our energies into meaningful activities with Mercury’s sextile to Neptune today. Our imagination is stirred, and we may have an increased appreciation for subtleties. We are inspired, and we can inspire others with our words. There can be psychic openness in our interactions. We can experience a sense of knowing and understanding with minimal explanation or instruction. Intuition is highlighted or awakened. The Moon continues its transit of Aries until 1:31 PM EST when it enters Taurus and a slower, more deliberate approach to the day is favored.

The Moon is void from 10:56 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Uranus), until the Moon enters Taurus at 1:31 PM EST.