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Written By Lisa E Zimmerman

We are in the wake of the Jan 11 New Moon in Capricorn, still fertile and receptive for intention-setting for 2024, as we traverse the end of Pluto in Capricorn before it re-enters Aquarius on Jan 20, only to return to Capricorn from Sept – mid-Nov ’24. Then we will have Pluto in Aquarius for the next twenty years. For now, focus on what you want to increase or create in your life and make your intentions (if you haven’t already). The time is right, this is auspicious, fertile ground to take responsibility for actively creating your future.

Jan 12 – Mars trine Jupiter. This is the perfect aspect to launch your New Moon in Capricorn intentions, as Mars-Jupiter energy inspires and propels you forward, generating momentum. Make the most of it by taking targeted actions that support your goals with this boundless energy – and get as much done as possible! This is a gift.

Jan 13 – Mercury in Capricorn. During its December Retrograde, Mercury moved from serious Capricorn back into idealistic, big picture Sagittarius, where it is not at its best for dealing with details or handling business. Now it’s Direct and returns to Capricorn, excellent for making decisions, schedules and plans for the long term that will serve you well. Down to earth, realistic, foresighted, pragmatic, strategic – Mercury in Capricorn is the adult in the room and it has your back when it comes to paperwork, contracts, decisions, projects and growth with support. Perfect timing…

Jan 15 – Sun sextile Neptune. The practical Sun in Capricorn in harmony with Neptune invites dreams, visions, creativity, spiritual practices, intuition, channeling, nature, compassion and Oneness as a way of expanding beyond 3D. Utilize this nonlinear, right-brained energy to rest, relax and go within, using your preferred method to seek guidance or inspiration that informs you further that you can bring into your everyday life.

Trust whatever you feel and honor the still, small voice within. Listen. Dream and vision. Maybe you lie in stillness in a sound bath or a sea salt with lavender bath as you float. Open in silence. Honor your evolving experience, recognizing how, through this energy, less can be more.

Jan 18 – Mercury sextile Saturn. Back to reality. This speaks to prioritizing, strategizing, methodical plans and commitments, and any decisions made are very clear. Mercury is in Capricorn (Saturn’s sign) – and in harmony with Saturn, it supports organizing your thoughts and creative ideas to bring them down to earth, so you can make them real. After the Sun-Neptune expansion, this is a

helpful container in the “birthing process” of your evolving Self and unfolding path, as you prepare to encounter the upcoming Sun and Pluto in Aquarius.

This is a week of expansion and grounding, contrasting energies day after day, yet all are extremely useful for your growth and evolution. Make the most of what’s available for you by aligning with the energy that’s present. It will support your process, whether you’re pursuing a professional activity or adjusting your personal life to accommodate changing circumstances.

Stay curious and open – the more you are engaged in the changing world, the better your experience will be. Resistance (trying to keep things the same) is futile when life is transforming. Remember, your soul chose to be here at this time – and if your ego needs to catch up, it’s better to focus on what your role may be as our new world unfolds.

To thine own Self be true. That’s the path. Ask for help if you need it during these fertile, life-changing times. We don’t know where we’re going, but we’re making a major turn… and we’re doing it together.

“I think 99 times and find nothing. I stop thinking, swim in silence, and the truth comes to me.”
~ Albert Einstein

“If you must doubt something, doubt your limits.” ~ Price Pritchett

As always, I am grateful for your presence on our journey together.

© 2024 Lisa E Zimmermann • All Rights Reserved • Soul Level Solutions

Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Coach and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping seekers discover who they came here to be and how to create an evolving, empowered and meaningful life. It is a joyful, heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com❤

Written by Lisa E Zimmerman

We continue along in the process of Pluto transiting from 29o Capricorn into the new paradigm of innovative Aquarius on January 20. Mercury is picking up steam as it squares diffuse Neptune (which you’ll feel all week), interfering with left-brain processing and slowing us down.

Jan 8 – Mercury square Neptune. Factual info may get lost in a fog, as confusion and miscommunications are possible, so rely on your Inner Guidance for direction (yes-no). Use email for documentation whenever possible for backup and support. Mercury square Neptune is nonlinear, inviting you to dream, be creative and use your intuition and spiritual practices to relax in consciousness and arrive at answers experientially if you have questions that aren’t data-driven.

You can’t get all the answers to life’s questions with your mind. There’s a higher dimensional space – and that’s where this is. Be in nature, bask in silence and let your nervous system relax and reconnect with the natural world. This is fertile ground for messages from the higher realms. Use this energy to envision your soul’s desires or journal stream of consciousness writing and see what comes through. This writing allows you to channel your unconscious – perfect for creating intentions and gaining clarity.

Jan 9 – Sun trine Uranus – This is the energy of liberation, freedom and stimulation – you are inspired to do something different, go in an alternative direction or make a change that is enlivening for you. This is especially powerful if you feel stuck or trapped and need a release. Honor your Authentic Self and pay attention to your inner promptings; you have no idea how life-changing they may be!

Jan 9 – Mars sextile Saturn – Clarify your priorities, make decisions and use this highly productive energy to focus on what needs to happen for the long-term. This action-structure duo supports plans, projects and practical efforts that require commitment and dedicated effort. And this goes perfectly with the Sun-Uranus aspect, as Mars-Saturn can support or facilitate any changes you want to make in practical ways.

Jan 11 – New Moon in Capricorn on Jan 11 @ 3:58am PST. After the New Moon you can set plans in motion and take actions toward your intentions for the coming year that will create your foundation. This is a powerful new beginning for 2024, as Capricorn is the sign of commitment, structure, discipline, your Inner Authority and things that last. Release what is no longer needed or working, align with your integrity and get real about what needs attention. This is when you decide to fulfill a vow to your Self (after all, you are your life partner :)).

Capricorn is a practical earth sign, which speaks to your physical reality – and the New Moon trines Uranus (change), so this can pertain to your body, your health, your habits, your location or your home. Maybe you’re ready for a change in one or more of these areas. Mars (action) in harmony with Saturn (structure) and Jupiter (expansion) indicates that they are all working together to create stability and a strong container that you can rely on. Opportunities, possibilities and change!

Venus trines Chiron on the New Moon, offering the potential for heart-healing, compassion and feeling, rather than living from the mind. Lovingkindness is the greatest gift you can give to yourself and others. Open your heart and notice what blocks you from receiving, loving, being loved, being well paid for your work, or feeling good about who you are (not just for what you

do). Then commit to taking actions to correct whatever is blocking the flow of love from coming in or out of your heart, if needed.

This is an extremely fertile New Moon; all planets involved are making aspects to others, creating an abundance of productive energy. All planets are in Direct motion except for Uranus, which will go Direct on Jan 27, so it won’t be long before the pace will pick up and we’ll be flying!

That’s why it’s a good idea to get your ducks in a row as much as possible now. Use the New Moon in Capricorn energy to serve your well being and to prepare for going forward. It is my belief and experience that you don’t do things until you’re ready. If you know you “should” be doing something, but you don’t, it’s probably because you’re not ready on some (inner) level. I suggest finding support to help you get ready.

It will be very helpful to focus on your intentions for 2024 or for the near future. They have more power than you can imagine, so want the best for yourself. Remember the truth of who you are – what you have to offer, to contribute and would like to participate in.

We will be moving into a new world that will welcome your gifts, strengths and talents – and it will be very different than the world we have today. It won’t happen right away, but we are in preparation mode, so I remind you that you are here now, on purpose, to fulfill a role that you are perfect for. Sit with that and contemplate…

The only limitations you have regarding your Self and your future are in your mind. The more you envision a bigger picture for yourself, the more possible it is – and this is in the context of who you came here to be.

The world will miss your needed contributions if you play small. Please don’t minimize who you are and why you’re here. This is your soul contract.

“It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices.” ~ Professor Dumbledore, Harry Potter

“You’re rescuing yourself every single day by changing the consciousness of this earth and planting seeds of peace.” ~ Kryon, channeled by Lee Carroll

As always, I am grateful for your presence on our journey together.

© 2024 Lisa E Zimmermann • All Rights Reserved • Soul Level Solutions

Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Coach and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping seekers discover who they came here to be and how to create an evolving, empowered and meaningful life. It is a joyful, heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com ❤

Written by Lisa E Zimmerman

Welcome to Capricorn season! We follow last night’s Winter Solstice with a busy astrological week, as Retrograde Mercury changes signs and is very active, along with Venus and Mars before, during and after Christmas and the Full Moon. I will break it down…

Dec 22 – Mercury Retrograde cazimi (conjunct) the Sun. The midpoint of Mercury’s Retrograde journey and an opening for awareness, a realization, download, insight or understanding that allows you to make sense of something that may have eluded you. Go within and ask for an answer you seek. Listen, journal, allow and watch for signs that deliver a message to you.

Dec 23 – Mercury in Sagittarius. After three weeks in serious Capricorn, Mercury backs into impulsive, high energy Sagittarius until Jan 13 and here, Mercury wants adventure, the truth and speaks without a filter – very stream of consciousness… This is perfect for big picture ideas, not for details, especially during Mercury Retrograde (another layer of potential snafus). Also, Sag rules travel – and during the holidays, this could imply mixups with the Retro energy, so be extra mindful and double-check schedules and plans.

Dec 24 – Sun sextile Saturn. This is a stable energy that supports personal decisions about boundaries, discipline, habits, commitment (a vow to yourself), and goals for 2024. This is also good for focusing on last minute shopping, if necessary or just a productive day. Regarding being with friends and family, this can be a traditional gathering w/ elders, following family customs, enjoying their wisdom or stories about the good old days.

Dec 25 – Venus trine Neptune. This soft, spiritual energy is perfect for Christmas Day, as Venus and Neptune in harmony creates Divine Love or the Christ consciousness – compassion, empathy and non-judgment, serving those who are less fortunate. It activates imagination, the beauty of All That Is, romance, singing, dancing, relaxing and Oneness. Enjoy this precious day with loved ones, friends or by being in service to those in need. There is always a place for everyone.

Dec 26 – Full Moon in Cancer @ 4:33pm PDT. The Full Moon is when things come to light or it’s the culmination of what’s already in process. The Full Moon in sensitive, intuitive Cancer brings up issues of emotional security and professional achievement or your Inner Authority.

Here are some pertinent questions:

* Is your home life nurturing for you – or do you provide all the nurturing for others?

If anything is of alignment, then a course correction is called for. Be willing to take action to remedy any energetic drains or gaps in your personal and professional life – and if you don’t know what they are, get help to find out. This action alone can change your life dramatically! The goal is to restructure your life so you can create what you want and need while feeling honored, comfortable and whole.

Dec 26 – Chiron turns Direct. Chiron in Aries asks you to be your Self and to drop any forms of hiding via people-pleasing, withholding or clinging to old patterns of behavior that mask your truth for fear of rejection, abandonment or judgment. If you have to pretend in order to fit in, you are with the wrong people! When you have the courage to be yourself, you will magnetize the people who resonate with you into your orbit. The old crowd will probably be shocked or surprised and maybe push back a little. Be prepared, but stay the course. You can’t have a life that’s aligned with your soul’s purpose if you aren’t being honest with yourself and others – and YOU and your life are worth it!

Dec 27 – Retrograde Mercury square Neptune. When Mercury is traveling backwards, it’s more right-brained, more intuitive than linear, so this square forces you to tune in and feel what *feels* right when making decisions. Double-check data and know that like driving through fog, you can only see a what’s right in front of you; long-rang plans may be blurry now, so you are better off waiting. This is good for spiritual or creative activities, leisure or rest.

Mercury square Neptune is powerful for visioning, dreaming, channeling and tapping into messages that appear in your consciousness – and resonate with you somewhere deep within. Anything that inspires you is meant for you, whether you know how it can happen or not. Hold onto that dream. It is a seed that will sprout in Divine Timing and Mercury-Neptune will be in aspect all week. Dream away…

Dec 27 – Sun trine Jupiter. This amplifies your vitality, confidence and elevates your outlook – it’s the can-do energy of making things happen and the willingness to stretch into a challenge. Step out of your comfort zone and expand your horizons today! Reach out, make connections, visualize where you want to go and take an action. If you can see it, you can be it. Yes you can!

Dec 27 – Mercury conjunct Mars. This can be a problem unless you are controlled, very well behaved or with people you know well, who you won’t offend. Mercury with Mars in Sagittarius is impulsive, outspoken and can come across as aggressive or attacking via its delivery (rapid fire and direct). Plus, with Mercury and Neptune in the mix, misunderstandings can easily be fuel for conflicts. This energy is combustible and easily

triggered, tempers can potentially flare, so bite your tongue and easy does it later in the day.

Dec 28 – Mars square Neptune. Mars wants to go forward and Neptune is diffuse, redirecting the energy so that you can only utilize it by going within and feeling how and when to move intuitively. The Taoist principle of Wu Wei implies actions that are spontaneous, natural and effortless, that arise when you are connected to yourself and your environment. Never pushing or forcing, but rather, flowing around obstacles. This is how to work with a Mars-Neptune square and it’s not our Western way of being direct, pushing ahead. Wu Wei and the Taoist tradition is much more holistic, respectful and gentle, which aligns with this aspect.

This holiday week contains messages, insights and information for you to consider, sit with, feel into and make decisions about. Stay attuned to your Inner Self, to how you feel, to your world and how it supports you (or not). If you de-personalize the messages – everything is just information for you to make use of.

Because Mercury is so active, there are important messages incoming (verbal and non- verbal). Pay attention to what is said and unsaid. Be mindful with your words and what you say.

Love yourself, love your loved ones, love your friends, your furry friends, and the wonderful support people who help your life run smoothly.

I wish you a warm and wonderful holiday.

“Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts. “ ~ Albert Einstein

“Egocentric karmic conditioning has talked you into every dishonoring decision you’ve made.” ~ Cheri Huber

As always, I am grateful for your presence on our journey together.

© 2023 Lisa E Zimmermann • All Rights Reserved • Soul Level Solutions

Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Coach and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping seekers discover who they came here to be and how to create an evolving, empowered and meaningful life. It is a joyful, heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com ❤