Written by Lisa E Zimmerman
We open on a dramatic note following the extreme weather events in Los Angeles, activated on the heels of the Mars-Pluto opposition. Mars in Cancer is a perfect illustration of two sides of the coin – protecting what you love and homes/personal lives burning down. I’m exhausted from the hypervigilance of focusing on news, alerts, texts and the mental overload from packing, evacuating and moving around in a chaotic time – and it’s not over yet.
Our local public servants and news teams in Los Angeles are stellar – informative, hardworking and courageous, in the trenches to be of service, while tireless firefighters, police and other unsung heroes fight to save lives, homes, animals and material items for the people. I bow to them all! They are the true Mars in Cancer warriors, fighting to protect the people they serve. 🙏🏼 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Jan 11 – The North Node in Pisces. The Nodes of Fate (or Destiny) move from Aries (North Node) and Libra (South Node) to Pisces and Virgo (South Node) until late July 2026. This is a major shift in terms of our focus as a collective.
The South Node is what you’re meant to move away from – and it’s the shadow side of a sign. With the South Node in Virgo, release your over-attachment to doing, perfectionism, overanalyzing, doing it all yourself (inability to receive), rigid routines, busyness, relentless critical Self-judgment.
The North Node is what you want to move toward – and in Pisces it’s about being in flow, aligning with your own unique rhythm, feeling intuitively what’s right for you, going within to quiet your mind, being in nature, trusting in Divine Timing, knowing that All is in Divine Order and living from Spirit.
Find spiritual practices that work for you and give yourself space for Being (as opposed to doing). If you are wound tightly, take baby steps to loosen up… There is no rush to get “there” – and what if there’s no such thing as doing it wrong or a making a mistake? If a plan goes awry, consider it an unintended outcome or a scenic detour… :)) Pisces is beyond the known linear mind and world, so don’t try to figure it out. You can’t. It is experiential.
Jan 12 – Mars trine Neptune. Mars in sensitive Cancer in harmony with compassionate Neptune moves most effectively via Wu Wei or effortless action, flowing around obstacles while being aligned with your environment. This is an intuitive way of operating by attuning to All That Is organically. Don’t push or stress, as that would be counterproductive. Just feel where the openings are and move through gently and deliberately.
Jan 13 – Full Moon in Cancer @ 2:27pm PST. This Full Moon in Cancer brings up issues around emotional security, your home and personal life vs. the Sun in Capricorn, focused on ambition and professional achievement. It wants to accomplish something. A Full Moon is when something comes to light or it’s the culmination of things, so watch to see what shows up.
Mars is conjunct the Cancer Moon that’s focused on your needs, security and feelings and can be impatient, defensive, protective or pushy, maybe setting boundaries. But Mars is still trine intuitive Neptune, softening its edges and dreaming a dream. You can put creative energy into whatever you desire.
Uranus harmonizes with the Sun and Moon, activating unexpected openings or alternatives to what you’ve done before; a future ripe with potential for creativity and imagination (Neptune), innovation (Uranus), that serves your growth and personal evolution.
The North Node is conjoined with Neptune in Pisces inviting you to release old paradigms and open to dreams that hold infinite potential. If it’s in your consciousness, it’s meant for you. Don’t limit your Self by being realistic – be willing to transcend your old programming to open to new possibilities.
Jan 14 – Venus square Jupiter. This is about life’s pleasures, blessings, goodness, but may be just a little too much. Venus (love, pleasure, abundance) and Jupiter (more, expansion, optimism) in a square has no brakes. It can manifest as generosity, indulgence and spontaneity, but can lead to overspending, overdoing, etc. Enjoy and stay mindful.
Jan 15 – Sun opposite Mars. This is a high energy day when you or others may be competitive, driven, touchy or ripe for conflict, so easy does it. If you want to make use of the energy, channel it into a project that you can focus on to accomplish a task.
The Full Moon in Cancer asks you to nurture your Self and treat yourself with care. Spiritual practices are your support system and it’s up to you to cultivate the methods that work best for you. It may be as simple as listening to music or walking in nature. Flexibility, faith and creative solutions are the antidote whenever you feel out of control.
Find your way; that is your job as we move through various energies knowing that no matter what happens, you will land on your feet – and you will be led to places you never would have predicted.
Don’t underestimate the revolution that’s happening within You!
“Don’t push the river, it flows by itself.” ~ Chinese proverb
“An optimist expects his dreams to come true; a pessimist expects his nightmares to.” – Laurence J. Peter
“Living is a form of not being sure, not knowing what next or how. We may be wrong, but we take leap after leap in the dark.” ~ Agnes de Mille
“Let others vibrate as they vibrate and want the best for them. Never mind how they’re flowing to you. You concentrate on how you’re flowing.” ~ Abraham
As always, I am grateful for your presence on our journey together.
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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 ❤️