This Week in Astrology: January 27 to February 2, 2019

This Week in Astrology: January 27 to February 2, 2019

 

January 27 to February 2, 2019

 

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On this Page:

This week’s Moon
phase
Planets in signs and aspect
Retrogrades
This week’s astrology calendar
Timing with the Moon
Romance & Relationship Report
Daily Trends

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The LAST QUARTER MOON occurs on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at 4:10 PM EST.

On Sunday afternoon, the Last Quarter Moon is exact when the Sun in Aquarius forms a square with the Moon in Scorpio.

The Last Quarter Moon phase points to some sort of 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 and come to a point when we need to sort out what works for us–and what doesn’t–in preparation for next week’s New Moon, when something new is born once again. This is not the best time to start a major project, as the decreasing light of the Moon symbolizes a descent into unconsciousness. It’s time to begin finishing up the details of that which was conceived at the last New Moon. What revelations did you have last week? What did they mean for you? What can be done now?

This phase of the Moon occurs at 7 degrees and 38 minutes of Scorpio square the Sun at 7 degrees and 38 minutes of Aquarius, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 6 to 10 degrees of the Fixed signs most significantly (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius).

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LAST WEEK: The FULL MOON/LUNAR ECLIPSE occurred on Monday, January 21, 2019, at 12:17 AM EST. 

Early Monday, a Full Moon occurred, when the Sun in Aquarius formed an opposition with the Moon in Leo. The Full Moon is a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of that which was started at the New Moon. It is an emotional time–a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships.

This Full Moon is especially potent, as it is a Lunar Eclipse. Lunar eclipses are relationship-oriented. The “crisis” that these eclipses tend to elicit is a crisis of lack – a time when we suddenly recognize a great need or want. The impact of the crisis can act to sever a relationship – it’s possible. But it can also bring two people together with a sudden awareness of a great need for each other. Although Lunar eclipses are more relationship-oriented than Solar eclipses, they are not always about relationships between two people. They can trigger awareness of need in other areas of our lives, such as our relationship to work, to our health and bodies, and so forth. This is a time when matters come to light – things that have been brewing under the surface.

This Lunar Eclipse presses us to look more closely at our needs, lacks, and wants in our lives. The Leo-Aquarius polarity deals with the balance between the personal (Leo) and the impersonal (Aquarius). The energy of Leo is creative self-expression and the boost to the individual ego that we receive through pleasure and romance, while Aquarius rules the group, more impersonal friendships, and objectivity. This Full Moon urges us to strike a balance between romance and friendship, and between expressing ourselves in personal and impersonal ways.

The Leo Moon is proud and intensely individual—not content with simply being just one of the team. The Aquarius Sun, while individualistic as well, values independence and the “team.” 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. Eclipses are tied to changing circumstances. However, we are usually the ones to precipitate or to attract changes because our “inner guides” know that we need it. Human beings are progressive by nature, and although we might stay in situations that are making us miserable for longer than we should, deep down inside we know that change is necessary for growth.

With the Moon full and bright in the sky, symbolic “illumination” occurs in our own lives. However, these new feelings and revelations are emotional ones, as emotions burst forth into our consciousness. It’s time to express ourselves and to let things out of our systems. Of course, we might want to exercise some care while doing so, knowing that what is coming out of us is new and not particularly rational as yet. Full Moons are about exposing or illuminating issues that are already there, but that have not yet been dealt with.

When a Full Moon occurs, we can suddenly burst forth with proclamations and outpourings that seem fresh and new, simply because they are not yet rationalized. A Lunar eclipse is a more potent Full Moon, and its effects tend to last longer–approximately six months.

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 at 0-1 degrees of Leo/Aquarius 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 is the final eclipse in the Leo-Aquarius set and is in the very first degree of Leo, suggesting an epiphany or heightened awareness of our feelings that sets us along a new path. See more about the Lunar Eclipse here.

This phase of the Moon occurred at 0 degrees and 52 minutes of Leo opposition the Sun at 0 degrees and 52 minutes of Aquarius, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 26 to 30 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) and 0 to 6 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.

 

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(Times are Eastern)

This week: The Sun is in Aquarius; Mercury is in Aquarius; Venus is in Sagittarius; Mars is in Aries.

The Sun is in Aquarius from January 20-February 18. 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 we 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.

Mercury is in Aquarius from January 24-February 10. 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.

Venus is in Sagittarius from January 7-February 3. Moving from Scorpio to Sagittarius, romantic energy shifts from intense to buoyant. Sagittarius, of course, has its intense moments, considering it is a fire sign. However, its energy is considerably less focused; and, while Scorpio is most concerned with intimacy with a specific person, Sagittarius’ love is of a more universal kind. Romantic adventures, as well as a straightforward–even blunt–approach to love, are on the agenda. Gone are the intricacy and complexity of Venus in Scorpio. Truth and higher meaning are things that take priority with Sagittarius.

Mars is in Aries from December 31-February 14. Mars feels at home in one of the signs that it rules, Aries, and therefore its power is boosted. Our energy is spontaneous, forward-looking, and even courageous under this influence. Our competitive spirit is well-developed, and our goal is to win! We are active, single-minded, and confident. Our actions are direct–we instinctively find the fastest way to get from point A to point B. The shadow side of Mars in Aries is a tendency to be impatient, arrogant, impulsive, short-lived, unreflective, and self-centered.

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Saturn transits Capricorn from December 19/20, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then finishes up its transit from July 1 to December 17, 2020. Read about Saturn’s transit through Capricorn here.

Jupiter entered Sagittarius on November 8th, 2018, and transits the sign until December 2nd, 2019. Read more about the Jupiter in Sagittarius transit.

Uranus transits Taurus from May 15, 2018, to November 6, 2018, and then from March 6, 2019, to 2025/6. We approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn how to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. We’re challenging what we previously valued during this cycle. There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. We’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money are likely. Income and the energy we put into making money can be variable.

Uranus returned to the sign of Aries on November 6th, 2018, for a four-month stay.

Uranus entered Aries on March 11th, 2011, and continued its transit of Aries until May 15, 2018, and then from November 6, 2018, to March 6, 2019. The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong with Uranus in Aries.

Romance & Relationships

Venus is in Sagittarius from January 7 to February 3, 2019. Moving from Scorpio to Sagittarius, romantic energy changes from intense to buoyant. Sagittarius, of course, has its intense moments, considering it is a fire sign. However, its energy is considerably less focused; and, while Scorpio is most concerned with intimacy with a specific person, Sagittarius’ love is of a more universal kind. Romantic adventures, as well as a straightforward–even blunt–approach to love, are on the agenda. Gone are the intricacy and complexity of Venus in Scorpio. Truth and higher meaning are focal points for Sagittarius. Venus in Sagittarius is forward-looking, not very specific, outgoing, and energetic. Freedom is most important in our love relationships now. We take a happy and enthusiastic approach to love, and we might find too much intensity or seriousness depressing. We have a taste for the exotic as well as for adventure with Venus in Sagittarius. The shadow side of this position is restlessness, the inability to “settle down,” and endlessly searching for something bigger and “better.”

This week: On Sunday through Tuesday, we’re especially communicative. While we may be missing the mark at times, it’s a period for open lines of communication. There is extra sensitivity to the words chosen to express our feelings now. Similar energy is with us later in the week, except that we tend to be a little less communicative and more restless. On Friday and Saturday, we’re especially open to making changes or venturing into new territory with our feelings, tastes, and pleasures. It’s not an ideal time for making commitments, but it’s a good time to experiment and explore.

Venus, the Goddess of Love: Highlights in the Coming Week:

Venus in Sagittarius January 7-February 2. A yearning for adventure and far horizons stirs in you now. To roam, to wander and wonder, to seek freedom and go where no one has gone before – these things are deep and powerful longings. A time of romantic crusades, a universal love that might not be too particular.

Venus parallel Mercury January 27-28. A congenial time when we appreciate diplomacy and socialize more readily.

Venus semi-square Mercury January 28-29. Communications between lovers may feel superficial or unsatisfying, and perhaps awkward. We may be especially sensitive to what’s being communicated now.

Venus semi-square the Sun February 1-2. Inner discontent can spill over into our relationships, producing subtle tension. We should aim to do our best to control yearnings for more and search for a creative solution for inner dissatisfaction.

Venus trine Uranus February 1-2. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time, and we happily embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements. We are ready to experiment, but not necessarily ready to commit.

Venus square Chiron February 2-3. Not a commitment-friendly transit. We are somewhat fearful of investing ourselves emotionally in a relationship.

Venus sextile Neptune February 16-17. Unusual attractions that add imagination, inspiration, and emotional “color” to our lives may occur now. We are attuned to the subtleties of human interaction, and we are more inclined to naturally cooperate with others. An imaginative, romantic time.

Venus conjunct Saturn February 17-18. Affections stabilize and mature. Relationships are stabilized and steady, although feelings are expressed reservedly, formally, or sparingly. An air of formality is brought to personal and social relationships. A new sense of realism in existing partnerships comes now. A sense of duty may lead us to sacrifice a personal pleasure for a cause or for a loved one; thus we may have to abstain from personal gratification for the time being. Problems in personal relationships that have been swept under the carpet may surface now, and we are ready to face them. Dissatisfaction with loved ones becomes more glaring. Renewed ties to old friends or lovers are possible, or a new sense of responsibility in existing relationships.

Venus conjunct Pluto February 21-22. An extraordinarily passionate time for relationships. We are focused and confident. There is a tendency to want–and to demand–a lot from a partnership or friendship. Powerful and uplifting time for romantic/sexual relationships. New insights into relationships and love. Strong attractions. Relationships begun under this influence are intense and passionate, deep and far from superficial, and can be quite possessive as well.

The Void-of-Course Moon this Week:

Void-of-course Moon on Sunday, January 27th, from 12:21 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Uranus), until the Moon enters Scorpio at 2:31 AM EST.

VOC Moon on Monday, January 28th, from 5:39 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Pluto), until the Moon enters Sagittarius the next day, Tuesday, January 29th, at 9:33 AM EST.

VOC Moon on Thursday, January 31st, from 5:33 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Uranus), until the Moon enters Capricorn at 7:47 PM EST.

January 2019:

 

February 2019:

Timing with the Moon – Better Periods this Week for Electing New Initiatives

This week, the Moon is waning – a period that is generally considered unfavorable for new beginnings with exceptions. (See Best Time to Start a Business for more details).

According to principles of timing with the Moon, a window of opportunity occurs this week from Wednesday, January 30th, at approximately 3:10 PM EST, to Thursday, January 31st, at approximately 5:30 PM EST, while the Moon is in Sagittarius. No planets are retrograde again this week.

See also the following articles and tables: Timing with the Moon and Opportunity Periods with the Void Moon for times and techniques.

Planetary Stations & Sign Ingresses:

Dec 31, 2018     9:20 PM Mars
enters Aries
Jan  4, 2019    10:40 PM Mercury enters Capricorn
Jan  6, 2019     3:26 PM  Uranus Direct
Jan  7, 2019     6:18 AM Venus enters Sagittarius
Jan 20, 2019     3:59 AM Sun enters Aquarius
Jan 24, 2019    12:49 AM Mercury enters Aquarius
Jan 25, 2019     1:05 PM Ceres enters Sagittarius
Feb  1, 2019     6:01 AM Vesta enters Pisces
Feb  3, 2019     5:29 PM Venus enters Capricorn
Feb 10, 2019     5:50 AM Mercury enters Pisces
Feb 10, 2019    11:21 PM Juno enters Gemini
Feb 14, 2019     5:51 AM Mars enters Taurus
Feb 18, 2019     4:07 AM Chiron enters Aries
Feb 18, 2019     6:04 PM  Sun enters Pisces
Mar  1, 2019    11:45 AM  Venus enters Aquarius
Mar  5, 2019     1:18 PM  Mercury Retrograde
Mar  6, 2019     3:28 AM Uranus enters Taurus
*** Daylight Saving Time begins ***
Mar 20, 2019     5:58 PM   Sun enters Aries
Mar 26, 2019     3:43 PM   Venus enters Pisces
Mar 28, 2019     9:59 AM  Mercury Direct
Mar 31, 2019     2:12 AM  Mars enters Gemini
Apr 10, 2019     1:01 PM  Jupiter Retrograde
Apr 17, 2019     2:01 AM  Mercury enters Aries
Apr 20, 2019     4:55 AM  Sun enters Taurus
Apr 20, 2019    12:10 PM  Venus enters Aries

 

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day (this takes you to my other site, Astrology Cafe).
See also: The Astrology of 2019 – Overview.

Note: Times given are Eastern Time (ET).

 

This Week’s Calendar

 

This Week’s Aspects

 

Mercury semi-square Venus. Difficulties in social or romantic communication are possible today. On the other hand, we may make more efforts to be polite and to communicate. Hypersensitivity, and lack of mental discipline. Our minds wander.

Sun conjunct Mercury. We are especially sharp, communicative, and open at this time, as our wants are aligned with our thoughts. It’s a favorable time for solving problems. What we say or write now has an impact, for better or for worse!

  Saturn sextile Neptune. Saturn’s discipline can help bring structure or meaning to our dreams and ideals. At the same time, Neptune’s acceptance and devotion can help bring new meaning to our work, traditions, and customs. It’s easier to enjoy a sense of purpose in our lives with this influence. We can feel as if our spiritual and material goals harmonize. Circumstances and our own attitudes facilitate following through on our dreams or turning our visions and dreams into reality. Combining imagination and effort is successful now. There can be a sense that our dreams are realizable, and we can build stronger faith and acceptance.

Mercury semi-square Chiron. Communications may be careless, hurtful or perceived as hurtful under this influence. It can be hard to read the intention behind the words used to communicate now. There may be impatience with rules, worry or guilty feelings, and conflicting viewpoints now.

Mars square Pluto. Our desires are intense and difficult to satisfy under this influence. A tendency to bully and confront may dominate. Efforts to make changes could be thwarted, or power struggles emerge. The trick is to remain flexible and to develop strategies for achieving our goals. The desire to get the upper hand is strong, but it’s unlikely to happen under this influence. It would be wise to observe whatever powerful feelings that confrontations or conflicts arouse under this influence, as this transit has a way of pulling out suppressed matter, or emotional “slush”. Passions run high, and so does sexual energy.

Venus semi-square Sun. Inner discontent can spill over into our relationships, producing subtle tension. It’s best to get in touch with our needs and yearnings instead of overindulging or procastinating.

Venus trine Uranus. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time, and we happily embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements as well as financial undertakings. We are ready to experiment, but not ready to commit. Creative inspiration can be had. We have an offbeat, pleasant attitude and people are more willing to socialize. A good time for financial undertakings involving electronics, technology, the internet, metaphysics, and the arts, as well as group activities.

Venus square Chiron. Blocks to intimacy, learning from one another, and commitment can be experienced now. Insecurities on a social level can be magnified.

Note: Times given in the table/calendar above are Eastern Time (ET).

 

Daily Trends Calendar

See below for day-by-day forecasts and planets in signs. See also Transit to Transit aspects.

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day – Astrology Cafe.

See also:  The Astrology of 2019 – Overview.

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What’s In Store By the Stars – Daily Astrology Trends

(as featured on the site’s main page and in our Daily Trends Calendar)

See also the new Astrology Trends Calendar that includes these daily trends overviews and other astrological events such as ingresses, stations, and lunations.

JANUARY 27

The Moon ends its transit of Libra at 2:31 AM EST, after which it transits Scorpio. The Scorpio Moon is deeply feeling, passionate, and perceptive. The Last Quarter Moon is exact this afternoon when the Sun in Aquarius forms a square with the Moon in Scorpio. The Last Quarter Moon phase points to a 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 and come to a point when we need to sort out what works for us–and what doesn’t. This is in preparation for next week’s New Moon when something new is born once again. It’s not the best time to start a major project, as the decreasing light of the Moon symbolizes a descent into unconsciousness. It’s time to begin finishing up the details of that which was conceived at the last New Moon. A Mercury-Mars quintile today is especially clever energy for figuring things out and solving problems.

The Moon is void from 12:21 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Uranus), until the Moon enters Scorpio at 2:31 AM EST.

JANUARY 28

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Scorpio, harmonizing with Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto. We may be craving a little extra drama, glamor, or meaning. We’re ready to jump in and tackle problems, and we are seeking a stronger emotional connection to the world around us or a particular project or person. This is a strong time for sharing power effectively in our relationships, as well as for expressing more commitment and intensity or passion. We are both intuitive and resourceful today, and a parallel between Mercury and Venus promotes cooperation, diplomacy, and congeniality as well. As both bodies head towards a semi-square, however, there can be a heightened awareness of–and extra sensitivity to–words expressed.

The Moon is void from 5:39 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Pluto), until the Moon enters Sagittarius the next day, Tuesday, January 29th, at 9:33 AM EST.

JANUARY 29

Mercury forms a semi-square with Venus this morning, and we may be in two minds about a matter. Decisions can be hard to come by. It’s not easy to concentrate under this influence, and we can be quite sensitive to what’s said or what we feel people mean in their communications. As the day moves forward, however, a Mercury-Sun alignment comes into play, and we’re seeking clarity and sharpness. What we say or write now has an impact, for better or for worse! This is an excellent time to fill in the details of recent ideas that have been forming or developing, as well as for turning recent discoveries into something useful and workable. We want to do our own thing now, and we’re attracted to new, progressive, and especially unique ideas and viewpoints now. The Moon continues its transit of Scorpio until 9:33 AM EST, after which the Moon enters Sagittarius. The Sagittarius Moon encourages us to explore, discover, and experiment.

The Moon continues its void period until it enters Sagittarius at 9:33 AM EST.

JANUARY 30

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Sagittarius, aligning with Jupiter, and we’re reaching for our joy, trusting in a mission or something higher than us. We’re embracing our brave, adventurous, and confident sides, and we may be seeking to grow, expand, and improve. We want to break out of our routines and experience new places or ideas as a means for emotional refreshment. We’re heading towards an exact sextile between Saturn and Neptune, and this encourages us to come to a pleasing balance between practicality and inspiration. It’s a beautiful time for finding ways to give ourselves more leeway where we’ve been too harsh or controlled, and for bringing more discipline to areas where we’ve slacked.

JANUARY 31

The Saturn-Neptune sextile perfects this morning, and is the first of three exact aspects, with the other two set to occur in June and November. Both Saturn and Neptune are in the signs they rule (modern rulers) and connect harmoniously, boosting our ability to combine science and faith. We are both builders and dreamers under this significant and supportive influence. This can be an intense time for defining our goals, bringing a vision to life, or putting effort or the legwork into realizing a dream. As well, it can be excellent for softening areas of our lives where we have become too rigid or materialistic. We may feel a stronger sense of mission or purpose during this longer-term transit that colors the energies of most of the year 2019. It’s easier than usual to gravitate toward a better work-rest balance or to recognize the need to structure our spiritual lives or make regular time for attention to emotions, magic, romance, or inspiration. We might express our devotion through hard work or service. The Moon continues its transit of Sagittarius until 7:47 PM EST, aligning with Venus approximately midday, and we seek our pleasures through learning, sharing ideas, and out of the ordinary activities. The Moon heads into responsible Capricorn at 7:47 PM, where it will transit until the morning of February 3rd.

The Moon is void from 5:33 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Uranus), until the Moon enters Capricorn at 7:47 PM EST.

FEBRUARY 1

Today’s energies can be on the tense side with a minor challenging aspect between Mercury and Chiron and a major one between Mars and Pluto. However, we’re also given a fascinating window into the Saturn-Neptune sextile energy that perfected yesterday as Mercury gets precisely in between the two planets. Having a little more faith in our endeavors can do wonders for our mental outlook now, and the key is that they’re both inspiring and realizable. We have a stronger ability to explain, teach, and guide, bringing more life/magic to dry material and bringing abstract concepts down to earth. We understand subjects and topics on many different levels now. There can be vague worries or concerns now, however. The Mercury-Chiron semi-square suggests there can be impatience with rules, anxiety or guilty feelings, and conflicting viewpoints to contend with now. We may not have enough faith or confidence in our choices to make effective decisions at the moment, but this gives us a chance to learn more about areas where we feel uninformed. Mars forms a square to Pluto, and we crave a sense of control over events, relationships, and/or circumstances, and become frustrated at any sign that we don’t have it. There may be arguments, standstills, and power games now. Our desires are intense and difficult to satisfy. A tendency to bully, confront, or provoke might dominate. It would be wise to observe and learn from whatever powerful feelings arise from confrontations or conflicts now, as this transit has a way of pulling out emotional “slush” or matter we’ve suppressed in perhaps disruptive ways. The Moon spends the day in the sign of Capricorn.

FEBRUARY 2

While a square between Venus and Chiron is pending and can point to blocks to intimacy and insecurities, a trine between Venus and Uranus also forms now and brings us out of our shells, encouraging our bolder, more innovative natures, socially speaking. We are especially interested in all that is new, fresh, invigorating, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements, entertainment or pleasures, and financial undertakings. We may be experimenting, improvising, and trying on new ways of relating to others and expressing ourselves. We might discover alternative ways to make (or spend) money. We’re freer with our feelings, although a little detached, and we find beauty in the unfamiliar or uncommon. The Sun gets in between Chiron and Venus, and there can be some restlessness or uncertainty behind this. We might go out of our way to prove ourselves or assert our individuality when a better approach would be to recognize our feelings of vulnerability stirred by people or circumstances. The Moon spends the day in the sign of Capricorn.

 

 

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Moon Signs This Week:

When the Moon is in Libra

Creating order is the focus, not necessarily through tidying or organizing as was the case while the Moon was in Virgo, but rather through pleasing interactions with others and aesthetics in our environment. We tend to solve problems through diplomacy, and we are more able to put aside our own emotions in order to achieve the peace we crave. The tendency now is to avoid direct confrontations. Decisions do not come easily. Seeing both sides to any given situation is the main reason for hesitation. Fear of losing others' approval is another.

The Moon in Libra generally favors the following activities: Relationship and partnership issues, activities involving teamwork and cooperation, activities that involve self-examination, activities related to beauty.

When the Moon is in Scorpio

 Intensity is what the Moon in Scorpio is all about. Whether it's passion, elation, sorrow, or desire, emotions are felt on a deeply personal level. We are motivated by the desire to get to the bottom of things, and we instinctively read between the lines. Superficiality won't work for us now. The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power, and it's an excellent time to rid ourselves of old fears and limiting habits. It can be an intimate and passionate time. Avoid manipulative tactics, brooding, and suspiciousness.

The Moon in Scorpio generally favors the following activities: Taxes, accounting, intimacy issues, psychological examinations, research, self-examination, getting rid of old things.

When the Moon is in Sagittarius

 The Moon is at her most optimistic and upbeat in Sagittarius. We are motivated by a need to seek the truth, and we are ready to pursue a new vision. We are not interested in details just now. Instead, we focus on the big picture. New experiences and adventures satisfy a deep emotional need. Spontaneity is the key. We may also be inclined toward overdoing and overstating. We don't want to plan ahead, and prefer to "wing it".

The Moon in Sagittarius generally favors the following activities: Adventurous activities that involve "winging it", travel, higher education, starting publishing projects, advertising, sports, physical activity.

When the Moon is in Capricorn

We become aware of the need for structure and planning ahead. We also instinctively are aware of the limitations of time. We are motivated by a desire for success. Achievement and manifestation are most important to us now. We are resourceful and don't want to waste time, energy, or resources. This can be a very sober influence--even a depressing one. However, it can also be a productive time when we look reality in the eye.

The Moon in Capricorn generally favors the following activities: Long-term activities that yield slow but steady results, practical undertakings, career issues, making a business plan, practical investments.

 

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