1/25 (Mon). Communication is energized; a practical and flexible approach to your interactions will help minimize the possibility of heated disagreements (Capricornian Mercury quincunx Leonine Mars).

1/26 (Tue). With Mercury quintile Uranus, flashes of creative inspiration are available for those with receptive minds!

1/27 (Wed). With Venus opposing Mars, relationships want to be front and center. With Venus in volatile Aquarius and Mars in prideful Leo, conflict with those close to you is a definite possibility. But by focusing on clear, honest and compassionate communication, this opposition can generate positive passion and excitement instead!

1/28 (Thu). Creativity and sexuality -- not to mention creative sexuality -- get a boost from a Mars-Pluto quintile.

1/29 (Fri). With the high-energy planets Mars and the Aquarian Sun in opposition, abundant vitality is available -- especially if you're being true to your essential nature.

1/30 (Sat). A Full Moon shines forth on the 30th at 1:17 AM (10° Leo). Check how "full-filled" you are with your leadership, desire for recognition, creative fulfillment, playfulness and willingness to take risks. With the Moon conjunct Mars and opposing Venus, relationships may also be a major theme for the next two weeks.     
        This Full Moon's Sabian Symbol is, "Children play on a swing hanging from the branches of a huge oak tree." One could simply interpret this symbol as encouraging us to relax and have some fun with friends. But for me, it brings to mind something I learned last year. 
        I finally decided to change a lifelong pattern of excessive workaholism, and started making time to regularly have fun with others. To my surprise, more clients immediately started calling for astrology consultations! My light was shining more brightly because my inner child was happy, and this acted  as a natural prosperity magnet. What an enjoyable way to activate the Law of Attraction!
        So, my "branching" out into more enjoyable group activity ("children play on a swing") resulted in enhanced financial stability ("a huge oak tree"). If your light is dimming because of all work and no play, you might give this strategy a try!

1/31 (Sun). A potent Saturn-Pluto square -- powerful since October 2009 and continuing its challenging influence thru mid-September 2010 -- comes exact today. This is like the Clash of the Titans, with two mighty opponents battling for supremacy. We can see its influence in the current healthcare debate, with Republicans and Democrats historically polarized. This aspect is also historically associated with both man-made and natural disasters, and was very much in influence when the devastating earthquake struck Haiti.
        To make positive use of this energy, take a realistic and uncompromising look at everything in your life -- possessions, ideas, relationships, etc. -- that has outlived its usefulness (Saturn). If it can be changed and made positively useful again, then transform it (Pluto). But if it is no longer helpful, then let it go (Pluto again). If in doubt, throw it out! Create a void so that Spirit has the space to replace what you've released with something better.
        2010 and the coming years will bring global transformation on an unprecedented scale, and we all need to be ready for light-speed change. Releasing everything you no longer need is an important step in being ready for these extraordinary times!