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April 2024 Aspects

As April begins, Pisces, Aries and Taurus are very active. All month the personal planets move through these signs, and at one point there are 12 planets, as well as the Moon’s nodes, located in this area of everyone’s transit chart. In Cosmic Consciousness, Pisces is the last sign in the spiritual quadrant, signifying unlimited possibilities available to us.  Out of that we can create what we truly want through considered right action based upon consciously directing our thoughts to positivity (through the higher mind), and allowing our intuition to come through, trusting its wisdom. Our thoughts, which can be viewed objectively and redirected, have an energy of their own that can affect what we feel and how we want to act—or not. With so many planets in Aries, it behooves us to pay close attention to what our thoughts are telling us, and discern whether they are our own, something we have learned, or something we are picking up through others. Here we become aware that we are here to master the art of manifestation out of consciously disciplined thoughts, words and deeds. Aries is the sign of awakening and the right action that comes of it. The capacity to create something new is available if we choose to use it. We have the choice—the power—to redirect the thoughts that don’t serve us or that contract our energy, into something more useful or uplifting, through mantras or affirmations. This requires awareness, diligence and intention; it’s part of our mission now as Lightworkers and Love warriors.

April holds the energetic cornerstone of the year. There is so much energy flying around, and so much to tell this month. Let’s begin with Mercury, who starts his retrograde on 4/1, at 27° Aries. He spends the entire month moving backwards through Aries, until he stations direct on 4/25 at 16°. In the meantime, he conjoins Eris (4/8) and Chiron (4/15), both for the 2^nd time. It’s no mistake that this Mercury-Eris conjunction takes place on the New Moon eclipse! Mercury’s energies take us within to reexamine our thoughts and the things that trigger us, so we can explore where such thoughts began and heal them. Are we responding with old programming? Are we ready to change that programming? On 4/19 the Mercury-Venus conjunction occurs; now we can review our values and see if they are serving us.

With Mercury retrograding, Venus is now the fastest moving planet, and she begins the month in Pisces, a sign she is comfortable in. The Venus-Neptune new cycle occurs on 4/3, injecting higher Love and hope into the chaotic energies. From there Venus enters Aries (4/5) and for the next 24 days communes with 4 planets and the north node (Soul Star Chakra). That’s a lot of heart energy flowing through the sign of Mental Power. When we take time to listen to our hearts we can truly discipline and focus our thoughts to create positive outcomes. Venus makes new cycles with Salacia on 4/12, the Soul Star (4/17), Mercury (4/19), Chiron (4/21) and Eris (4/25) before heading into her home sign of Taurus on 4/29. This is an upgrade of heart energy, a lightening, clearing and focusing of what’s important to us, now and for the future.

With all this energy in Aries you might wonder what its dispositor, Mars, is doing this month. He is, in fact, just finishing a new cycle with dwarf planet Gonggong and in a bridge with Juno, signifying how connected we all are even in what feels to be chaos. On 4/10 the Mars-Saturn new cycle occurs. While on one hand our actions may feel restricted, on another they may also feel focused and directed; it depends on your orientation. Sirius manifests with this new cycle, and Orcus makes a Lightbridge towards it. These frequencies can only be felt by those capable of raising their vibrations to meet it; they are soul frequencies. It’s our invitation to realize that our actions reverberate far beyond the physical plane. By 4/19 Mars resources (sextiles) the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction, adding unlimited possibilities to what can manifest out of this dynamic combination of archetypes. Our actions matter so much now; they require careful thought. We should also pay attention to what our bodies tell us now, in terms of readiness to act, and needing to rest. On 4/28 Mars conjoins Neptune in a new cycle of putting faith into action. If we can ‘act in good faith’ despite any momentary confusion, we can apply much needed spiritual wisdom into the world. This cycle allows us to act on our dreams, or to Self-reflect on what we want to create going forward, in preparation for when Mars enters his own sign of Aries on 4/30, where he will complete the interactions of the personal planets with the higher dimensional planets stationed in that quality of consciousness. This is where it will manifest on the physical level; stay tuned.

The Sun is the archetype of consciousness and life-force. It provides energy, light, warmth and illumination. It reflects where our consciousness goes. On 4/4 the Sun-Soul Star new cycle begins, reminding us of our evolutionary path. That leads us to the very prominent, transcendent and life-altering New Moon Total Solar Eclipse in Aries that occurs on 4/8. It is exceptional in so many ways. Total eclipses provide a total reboot of consciousness, and this eclipse falls in densely populated areas in North America, with around 45 million people residing directly within the path of totality! That’s a lot of rebooting, and it doesn’t cover the millions of people who will be able to witness 80% or more of a partial eclipse. This is the 3^rd supermoon in a row, the final one with the Moon’s closest approach to Earth. It is also exactly conjoined with Chiron, signifying a new cycle of major healing and upgrade of consciousness everywhere. Jupiter makes a subtle aspect to this lunation, and the Part of Fortune (destiny) manifests (trines) it. And the Mercury-Eris (2^nd) conjunction happens at the same time! There can be disruption in our thinking, or new levels of realization. Since this is a reflection of our consciousness, it’s safe to say that this eclipse marks a turning point in human evolution, which will play out for years to come. We must remember that eclipses create sideways elevators that can energetically take us places we’ve never been and could not have imagined. And while some might react out of fear, we would do well to ride the energies and let them take us where we are meant to go. We are here to hold the frequencies of Love, healing, grounding and safety, for our Selves, each other, and ultimately, the world.

On 4/11 the Sun and Mercury make their inferior conjunction, marking the midpoint of Mercury’s retrograde. How fortunate we are to have this time to go within and rethink what we need, how to achieve it, and how to be more inclusive. This is a necessary step, as the 4/14 Sun-Eris new cycle sheds Light (pardon the pun) on the disruption caused by those who feel disaffected and ignored.

The Sun enters Taurus 4/19, shifting our consciousness to a more grounded place, and resonates with Jupiter and Uranus, the two slow-moving powerhouses that are already conjoining together. You can see how the energetic shifts just keep on coming! Mars resources the Jupiter-Uranus new cycle (which becomes exact on 4/20), signifying the capacity for positive action out of this transit; with Ceres manifesting (trining) it from Capricorn, the potential to bring in something new is enormous. At the same time, Mercury and Venus commune in Aries, balancing mind and heart together as we bring the Higher Mind into our human experience, unleashing our creative potential. This is such a fertile time!

On 4/23 the Scorpio Full Moon arrives. Disposed by Venus and Pluto, it is alchemical in nature.  Pluto intersects the Full Moon, and Venus is about to merge with Eris (4/25). The Moon is flanked by Haumea with Arcturus’ energies nearby; the Sun is conjoined by Part of Fortune and Eris’ energies. Will we let our emotions run away with themselves, and give away our power, or will we stay grounded and follow our intentions and intuition? There is plenty of potential for disruption; how can we stay empowered? If we see the bigger picture (Varuna intersecting Sun and Moon) and remember our connection to each other, we will know how to proceed. And speaking of Varuna, he stations direct 4/18, making his energies more palpable at this Full Moon.

It should be noted that Black Moon Lilith, interacting repeatedly in Virgo with Orcus, now begins a dance with MakeMake in Libra (3/30, 4/4, 4/27) that lasts the rest of the year. As she does so, we learn more about the qualities of authentic leadership in our Selves, and how to apply it in the world.

As if all this wasn’t enough, there’s another event that occurs this month, having long-term repercussions: Sedna enters Gemini. Sedna has been in Taurus since 1966; in 2023, she stepped into Gemini briefly for a 5-month try-out in the sign of Conscious Wisdom. During her 57-year sojourn through Taurus, we have grown in identifying and using our intuition; and we’ve become aware of the beauty of our environment, how we use or abuse it, and how to preserve it. Gemini is the part of our energy field that is constantly on the move, mentally, seeking information, making connections between ideas, experiences, people. It is easy to get overwhelmed or overthink a situation, unless we learn to think with our hearts, which provides a center of stillness around which our thoughts can turn. Sedna is the Cosmic Librarian and holder of Divine Feminine energies. In a sense, Sedna represents the transcendence we achieve when we let go of the old. As our awareness increases, we elevate our frequencies, becoming the multidimensional beings we truly are. Sedna points the way to our evolving spiritual evolution. In Gemini, Sedna can provide impetus to bring Love into our minds, letting go of thoughts and connections that impede our ability to integrate mind and heart. This allows us to Love with the higher mind, speak our Truth and fully share our Selves and our wisdom.  We will have 41 years in which to integrate these energies in this new quality of consciousness.

As you can see, April is a month of enormous and changing energies. This is what we signed up for; why we are here. We are the Light; we are Wayshowers, and just by remembering that, being our Selves, allowing what is, and riding the waves without judgment, we will be delivered to where Life wants to take us. We can do this!

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March 2024

March is always an energetic month, as we change seasons around the world, and this month five planets change signs. All major solar system planets are direct, and we may feel ourselves flying forward. The Pisces New Moon on 3/10 opens a new wormhole that catapults us into new vistas, preparing us for a powerful lunar eclipse occurring later this month, and leading up to a total solar eclipse in April. Hang on to your hats and allow the energies to take you where they will; all is perfect.

The Sun, Mercury and Saturn have just completed their triple conjunctions, and Mercury, as he frequently does, leads the shift into a new quality of consciousness when he enters Aries on 3/9. But before that, the Mercury-Neptune new cycle (3/8) occurs, increasing our capacity for empathy and compassionate thought and speech. It might also cloud our thinking, but that should clear up in a few days. It will be useful to ground ourselves with our spiritual practices. Once in Aries, Mercury conjoins with Salacia (3/14), Neptune’s consort, signifying a lightening up of our mental processes, allowing us to be more playful. On 3/18 the Mercury-North Node (Soul Star Chakra) conjunction occurs, just minutes before the Great Messenger enters his retrograde zone. This is highly significant, because any transit occurring after this will be repeated 3 times, but it only takes one meeting with the Soul Star Chakra to realign our mental operating systems to the future that awaits us. Keep in mind, though, that this transit is so close as to bring a new cycle when Mercury finishes his retrograde next month.

For the rest of the month Mercury surges forward, making his 1st conjunction with Chiron on 3/20 and his 1st conjunction with Eris 3/26. These are strong energies that require us to mentally process our capacity for healing and wholeness, and awaken us to what we need going forward. These processes won’t be completed until May, after the wormhole closes. This is a good time to strengthen our healing practices and share them with others.

Neptune disposes the 3/10 Pisces New Moon, and also conjoins it, making his energies a major factor of this wormhole. The Sun-Neptune new cycle occurs on 3/17, but we can feel the energies now. Neptune can be dreamy, compassionate and etheric; it can also be confusing, escapist and even deceptive. But the Sun shines on the Neptunian fog, providing clarity and Light. It allows us to see what was unclear before, and attune to higher vibration. Neptune is preparing to shift into Aries next year, so these end of sign transits are valuable for mastering our limitless spiritual Selves. This New Moon also features a bridge between Saturn and Juno, signifying authenticity and integrity in our relationships to ourselves, each other and everything we are connected to—which is everything! This bodes well as we evolve towards unity consciousness.

It is significant that the Pisces New Moon is the last one of the winter/summer seasons. On 3/19 the Sun moves into 0 Aries, a world axis point, and we enter the vernal/autumn equinox around the world. We are at a balance point, experiencing unity for a few moments as day and night become equalized. The Pluto-Haumea stepping stone (square) is exact and both connect with the Sun. The transformations we experience this season can lead to new creative enterprises if we choose to allow it. The Grand Crossroad in Power signs (formerly the Cardinal Grand Cross) formed by the nodes, Sirius, and Ceres, which began to be felt as far back as the Pisces New Moon, is now in effect, and will remain so for a month. Ceres in Capricorn squares the nodes, and makes a Lightbridge to the multidimensional star Sirius in Cancer. We can use these energies for our individual and collective evolution, or we can use them to clear out ancient traumas and karma. Either way, all  roads are open, and we have the unique opportunity to upgrade our frequencies and expand our consciousness. Ceres is also part of a Grand Manifestation (Trine) with Orcus, Juno and Black Moon Lilith (Virgo), and Jupiter (Taurus), all in Earth signs. This provides grounding and also uncovers hidden beliefs, desires, and aspects of ourselves for healing and balance. All this, and more, indicate a dynamic, unprecedented and life-changing season.

These last two planetary pictures are a big part of the first eclipse of the year, a Full Moon penumbral lunar eclipse in Libra occurring on 3/25. Although the Moon will only be slightly fainter during this eclipse, its effect will be huge. The Sun is surrounded by Neptune, Salacia and the evolutionary Soul Star Chakra (N. Node). Opposite the Sun, the Moon connects with MakeMake and the karmic Earth Star Chakra (S. Node). All these planets and points in Aries-Libra cross the Lightbridge formed by Ceres, Quaoar and Ixion in Capricorn, and Sirius, Part of Fortune and Astraea in Cancer—so the Sun and Moon become part of the Grand Crossroad. Full Moons bring up emotions that need to be dealt with from the corresponding New Moon, but because this one is an eclipse it calls forth new emotional responses, a shift in emotional awareness. Eclipses create sideways elevators that can energetically take us places we’ve never been. Now is the time to be open to whatever comes, and allow it to happen. Be curious about your emotional responses and use them to transform any fears into Love. The 3/29 Sun-Salacia new cycle will lift our spirits and lighten our hearts.

Speaking of the heart, Venus enters Pisces, a sign she loves, on 3/11, inside the wormhole. Our hearts open to the possibility of unlimited Love, trusting that it’s ok to be so vulnerable. The 3/22 Venus-Saturn new cycle bridges the Black Moon in Virgo and resources Ceres, increasing our self-esteem as hidden obstacles to opening our hearts are revealed for healing. As long as we hold the space for Love we will be in good stead.

At the start of the month, Mars, representing action, and also the physical, is in Aquarius, where he conjoins with Chariklo in a new cycle on 3/3. Chariklo provides a wise, stabilizing and nurturing influence, and can help to counterbalance any impulsive actions arising from the intense energies we are experiencing. On 3/22 Mars enters Pisces, where we can act on faith. Flowing practices such as qi gong or tai chi would be beneficial at this time to acclimate our bodies to Piscean energies.

In February both the Sun and Mercury conjoined with Gonggong, a 5D dwarf planet located in Pisces, representing chaos and the shift required to see the clarity beyond it. The trick is not to let the chaos bowl you over, or lose yourself in fear-based emotion. On 3/16 Venus conjoins with Gonggong; this is a call for remembering our spiritual values and holding the space for Love.  We are all here for this. The 3/29 Mars-Gonggong new cycle requires the awareness to keep our own actions positive, supportive and heart-based.

Other notable aspects include Ceres making her first conjunction with Quaoar on 3/7, bringing in new ideas and trains of thought that will need to be reviewed when both Quaoar (April) and Ceres (May) go retrograde. This cycle will take 6 months to complete. Pallas goes retrograde 3/29, and Vesta enters Cancer 3/31. Finally, Black Moon Lilith continues her dance with Orcus and Juno, reminding us of our connection to our immortal Spirit, and she begins a new dance with MakeMake, bringing up leadership issues for us to contemplate over the next few months.

All in all, it’s a busy month in a busy season.  As we keep our hearts focused on Love and a higher perspective, we will find our center—where we all dwell, together.

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I offer short, written 5D readings based on one specific question. For more details and pricing, please email me at sleal929@gmail.com with your birth information and your question. I look forward to hearing from you!

Please note that this material is licensed under the Creative Commons license 4.0 BY. It can be shared with others as long as the author is  properly credited.

February 2024 Monthly Aspects

This is another busy month, with 7 planets changing signs, all the personal planets together in Aquarius, at least briefly, and two 5D planets and one asteroid stationing direct. With Uranus’ direct station at the end of January, all the solar system planets are now direct; the effect of that is to pulse the energies forward with no brakes (or breaks), quickening an already fast pace of experience. In addition, Black Moon Lilith dances back and forth with Orcus and Juno in Virgo, as she began at the end of January, uncovering revelations, beliefs and connections to, and with, immortality. We are slowly awakening to our connection to the cosmos and how vast we all really are.

In Cosmic Consciousness, Aquarius is the part of our energy field where we learn to take down our defenses to letting others see us as we truly are. We learn to love our Selves just as we are, and not project some persona for protection. It’s where we grow into our future to be all we are capable of. When we accept and love our Selves, totally and without reservation, we can shine our Light and direct that love for the benefit of others. Aquarius, Uranus’ sign, is the embodiment of change; we feel it coming, and that’s why we’re here.

Last month the Sun and Pluto conjoined in Capricorn and entered Aquarius together, which has never happened before and has far-reaching reverberations. This month, Mercury (2/5), Mars (2/13) and Venus (2/16) enter Aquarius, and each planet communes with Pluto at 0°–Mercury on 2/5, Mars on 2/14, and Venus on 2/17. At that point, all the personal planets, except the Moon, are in the sign of Self Love. This is the process of upgrading and transmuting our thinking and communication systems, actions, and values. Having the Sun begin this process brings consciousness to it all. We become aware of what needs to change within us and how we might effect that change; if something needs to go and we ignore it, Pluto’s energies will take it from us. For example, perhaps we ignore the body’s call for rest and become ill. Or we might need to reconsider how our actions affect others and make a concerted effort to change that behavior or risk breaking the relationship.  These new cycles with Pluto form the foundations of our personal transformations of mind, heart and physical power over the next two decades. We are becoming a new version of our Selves!

Chariklo is also in Aquarius, at 13°, where she will remain until 2027. Chariklo provides a wise, stabilizing and nurturing influence, keeping things steady and grounded. The Sun-Chariklo new cycle on the 2:2 stargate signifies a desire to bring balance, cooperation and harmony within duality to our consciousness. As each planet enters Aquarius and is greeted by Pluto, Chariklo’s warm embrace is welcomed. The Mercury-Chariklo new cycle occurs on 2/13, bringing much needed stability and calmness to our mental processes, and hopefully, our communication with each other. Venus and Chariklo conjoin 2/28 and Mars follows on 3/3 (another stargate).

The New Moon in Aquarius occurs 2/9, with Chariklo nearby. It makes a stepping stone with Uranus, the dispositor of this lunation, and a great eliminator (inconjunct) with Juno, suggesting that it’s possible to awaken to our connectedness with each other if we put forth the effort. Even those of low vibration and violent acts have Spirit within, something we need to remember. Uranus and Juno are part of a Grand Manifestation (Trine) with Venus. By keeping our hearts open we can feel the inner connections among us, and gain surprising insights. As more folks awaken, everyone’s consciousness changes.

The Sun enters Pisces, the sign of spiritual mastery, on 2/18, just hours before the Chiron-North Node (Soul Star Chakra) new cycle (2/19). For the next few weeks our consciousness becomes more focused on the unlimited possibilities available, which can be ours if we have faith, and on the vastness of our Spirit, which can be hard for many to grasp. Chiron signifies healing and wholing the Self to attain mastery, and this is just what we need to move forward in our evolution. The energies continue with the Full Moon in Virgo, occurring 2/24. Chiron, still conjoined with the Soul Star, is Virgo’s dispositor, making him a big player in this lunation. The Sun is surrounded by Mercury and Saturn, while the Black Moon Lilith is near the Moon. Also in Virgo is the Orcus -Juno conjunction, their 2^nd, strengthening our understanding of our connection to each other and to the part of each of us that is eternal.  In fact, these conjunctions are elements of the dance between the Black Moon, Orcus and Juno that continues for a good chunk of the year. More and more, people are beginning to discover the energetic connections between themselves and the cosmos.

The Sun makes a resourceful aspect to the Ceres-Ixion new cycle (2/23), lighting up and nurturing our soul purpose. The energies of the Sun, Mercury and Saturn are perfected with their triple new cycle 2/28, resourcing Quaoar. It’s time to focus on dreaming big, putting some intention into it, and taking small steps towards that dream.  What do we want to create? What do we want to become? This year it can begin.

Mercury enters Pisces 2/23, and quickly catches up to the Sun and Saturn for that triple conjunction. Meanwhile, Mars runs ahead of Venus for most of the month, but on 2/22 they conjoin in a new cycle of heartfelt action, and caring for the body. In addition, both Pallas and Ceres change signs; Pallas enters Sagittarius 2/6 and Ceres enters Capricorn 2/7. With wisdom, something new can be brought into the systems that are part of our experience.

All the solar system planets are in full forward motion, and three more planets join them. Astraea stations direct 2/7 in Gemini, reentering Cancer 2/20. On 2/8 Vesta stations direct, and our passion picks up. Sedna also goes direct 2/11, at the end of Taurus; she is such a slow mover that it will take until the end of April to reenter Gemini, giving us two more months to wrap up what we’ve learned about intuition and our connection to nature. In a sense, Sedna represents the transcendence we achieve when we let go of the old. As our awareness increases, we elevate our frequencies, becoming the multidimensional beings we truly are. Now we are preparing to enter a new epoch of connecting the Divine Feminine with the Higher Mind. Stay tuned.

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I offer short, written 5D readings based on one specific question. For more details and pricing, please email me at sleal929@gmail.com with your birth information and your question. I look forward to hearing from you!

Please note that this material is licensed under the Creative Commons license 4.0 BY. It can be shared with others as long as the author is  properly credited.

January 1, 2024 Overview for the Year

Just as a birth chart provides clues for the energies of an individual, so does the New Year chart provide possibilities for the coming year. We begin by looking at the planets on the angles of the chart.  First of all, the angles are pretty balanced, at 9-10° of Power (formerly cardinal) signs. This indicates a very dynamic, powerful year. MakeMake in Libra is rising, squaring the Sun in Capricorn and resourcing (sextiling) Varuna in Leo. It’s a new year, a time to renew our connection to Source. We will be called on to access new ways of thinking, for our own Self-care and for the greater good of all, in accordance with the universal laws of karma, Oneness and harmony. We will need to step up and remember those divine laws when energies and emotions get intense. A wider perspective is available to us if we choose to use it, and it will really help; it will expand our consciousness. The Sun-Moon trine manifests awareness of our emotions, another positive aspect that will prove extremely useful; if we’re aware of our emotional triggers, our responses can be so much more beneficial.

Saturn in Pisces resources Jupiter in Taurus, suggesting an expansion of social consciousness coupled with a desire to grow past limitations. The Venus-Jupiter great eliminator (inconjunct), with each planet in the other’s sign, along with a Venus-Saturn stepping stone, indicates a shift in values towards protecting the environment, and getting past the fear that has prevented real action to occur. Jupiter is a big player this year, and his conjunction with Uranus on April 20 will push us all into a new trajectory. There are many ways this new cycle can manifest. Along with a major total solar eclipse, April will be a HUGE month in a powerful year!

Pluto, representing transformation and rebirth, is taking us on a renewed journey into the energies of Aquarius in January. He goes retrograde in May and reenters Capricorn one more time in September, giving us 7 months to get used to the experience of his transformative energies in Uranus’ sign. How will power shift? What needs to be wrapped up, once and for all? Pluto’s entire retrograde will sit on the 29^th degree of mastery, where we get to face that question.  Of course, these energies will be felt collectively as well as personally. When Pluto enters Aquarius in November for good everything will be changed and we will be ready for a new epoch.

Including his retrograde, Pluto spends the entire year at 29 Capricorn–0 Aquarius and in January (see below) he enters Aquarius accompanied by the Sun. These degrees comprise the Portal of Strength (formerly the cusp) between the two signs, effectively merging the energies of the signs at these points. Collectively we take the power of Capricorn, with its diligence and connection to Source, and bring it into Aquarius to be expressed; it becomes a strength there, which we can use consciously for Self-love and mastery of our Light.

It should also be mentioned that periodically, when there are two Full Moons in Cancer, the following year will have no Cancer Full Moon. This year is one of those years. The entire year will be one of mastering our emotions and directing them into positive action. In addition, 2024 will have an extra day, February 29. These events are just some of the factors that make 2024 an extraordinary year.

January 2024 Aspects

We begin with a bang on this first month of the new year. Three planets are stationing direct, two station retrograde, and 5 planets change signs. At the beginning of January the personal planets Mercury, Venus and Mars are found in Sagittarius; by the end of the month they are all in Capricorn, making both those qualities of consciousness very focal. Sagittarius is where we look for truth and expansion; it’s where we tie up loose ends and prepare for a new cycle. Capricorn is where we strengthen our connection to Source, however we define it, and use it to forge ahead. The planets that dispose (hold the energy of) these signs are Jupiter and Saturn, and these planets work together on aspects of social consciousness. It’s safe to say that individually and collectively we will be preparing for transformation as the personal planets make their way to communions with Pluto in the next few weeks.

Let’s start with Mercury. On 1/1 he stations direct, finishing his retrograde which began in Capricorn in December. We went within to find new ways to clear our thinking. The 3^rd conjunction of Mercury on the Galactic Center occurs 1/10 (the others occurred on 11/28 and 12/25), and we’ll have new downloads of the highest degree into the crown chakra. On 1/13 Mercury enters Capricorn again, conjoining Ixion (1/17) for the 3^rd time, clearing his shadow on 1/20, and meeting Quaoar on 1/21. All this will bring an upgrade to our mental operating systems, and new ways to communicate and connect with others. Our mind-body connection also gets an upgrade with the Mercury-Mars new cycle on 1/27 at 16 Capricorn.

Speaking of Mars, on 1/1 he is right on the Galactic Center, and downloads can be felt in the body around this time. Now is a good time to make intentions around healing and strengthening the body, and putting them into practice. Mars enters Capricorn 1/4, and makes his own contacts with Ixion (1/10) and Quaoar (1/16), before that 1/27 communion with Mercury. The whole month provides us with opportunities to think about our actions in new ways, especially when Mercury and Mars form an intersection (or T square) with the nodes around 1/28. Will we think and act the same old ways and hope results are different, or will we remember our Source connection and reach for higher ways of responding?

The 1/11 New Moon in Capricorn, first of the year, brings up the themes, and the choices, of what road to take this year. At 20 Capricorn 44, the New Moon forms an intersection with the Earth and Soul Stars (S and N nodes) and the question is whether we will let outside forces affect what we want to achieve, or whether we will go within, determine our own Truth, and take (bold) action. This is also the day Eris goes direct, and she makes a stepping stone with this lunation while Uranus trines it, and Pluto is within orb. This new cycle is just the beginning of the awakening, disruption and transformation that will occur this year. Venus manifests with (trines) Chiron, and you can bet on some kind of healing or mastery at the heart level. Saturn, dispositor of this New Moon, resources (sextiles) Ixion, suggesting a new commitment to being responsible for our own dreams and choices. We are here to follow our inner guidance.

January 20 is a HUGE day. It is when the Sun, our consciousness and life force, conjoins Pluto at 29 Capricorn 59, the absolute last minute in Capricorn, before they both enter the energy field of Aquarius together. This double ingress highlights the energies we experienced on the December 2020 solstice, when Jupiter and Saturn communed at 0 Aquarius. I wrote then:

The Jupiter Saturn new cycle… is a harbinger [for} a new social consciousness for the season, the next year, and next 20 years! This new cycle makes connections to the Sun, Astraea (where we access the Divine Feminine) and Juno (our relationship to everything). A more receptive, intuitive way of being will be part of the fabric of this new social consciousness. And it begins now.

With Sun-Pluto on that degree we come to see how far we have come. Our consciousness is aligning itself with the shift from the old ways of the past to the new energies of the future, and from the power of systems to the power of people. With Mercury clearing his shadow on this day, about to approach Quaoar, we are ready for new ways to think, communicate and connect with others along these lines. Once again, this will include the divine feminine (Astraea) if we choose to let her in and transform us. Astraea herself is in Cancer, retrograding into Gemini (1/26), suggesting that emotions are a gift and a power, that when used correctly can inform and guide us.

The Full Moon in Leo occurs on 1/25, with Pluto conjunct the Sun and Varuna conjunct the Moon. Self-love is a power we can give ourselves. Being able to see the larger perspective helps immeasurably with our emotions, enabling us to find blessings and gratitude wherever we can. Saturn and Ixion’s resource (see above) forms a Finger of God (yod) pointing to the Moon. Our purpose is to allow ourselves to see what triggers negative emotions and safely run them through our bodies without judgement or allowing them to overwhelm us. This is not easy, and we will need to choose to do this repeatedly. The resulting Self-knowledge raises our vibration and Self-esteem. The Ceres-Neptune stepping stone helps us to nurture our dreams and seek clarity through any disruptions that may arise.

Venus begins the month in Sagittarius, wrapping up affairs of the heart. As Venus travels through that sign, we gain a wider perspective of our values and what matters to us. Our hearts find stability and healing. The 1/16 Venus-Ceres new cycle signifies a willingness to open our hearts to nurture our Selves, the better to nurture others.  Venus enters Capricorn 1/23, where she conjoins Ixion (1/27) and Quaoar (1/30) for new ways to express heart energy.

Along with the ends of Mercury’s and Eris’ retrogrades, other planets have shifted direction, notably Uranus, which stations direct on 1/27. There will be more awareness of the effects of global warming on Earth, and how it affects food, weather and migration. MakeMake (1/8), Juno (1/12), and Haumea (1/30) all station retrograde this month, giving us the opportunity to review our understanding of the universal laws, our connection to each other, and our ability to create. These are all so important this year, and these recalibrations will prove helpful as we go forward.

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