Jan 1 - The New Year begins on a good note, with an energetic Aries Moon, connecting well with the Universal, Venus in Aquarius, lending itself to viewing life with a bigger picture perspective. 

Jan 2 - A practical Moon-Saturn opposition late morning, reminds us of our back to work daily obligations, but a Jupiter/ Moon conjunction in mid afternoon invites good spirits.

Jan 3/4 - Planets come into a harmonius Grand Trine in earth, indicating great focus and productivity and a feeling of well being.

Jan 6 - A Moon/Venus trine (Gemini/Aquarius), in the evening lends itself to social activity, and discussions, but there's also a Moon-Mars square, which can heat up controversial subjects. 

Jan 7 - We'll feel the energy building towards tomorrow's Full Moon in Cancer, which means we can cover a lot of territory today.

Several positive, expansive Mercury (mind) aspects to Saturn and Neptune, lend themselves to obtaining  insights and awareness, leading to clarity.

Jan 8 - Full Moon in Cancer (see Lunar Activity).  There's always emotional sensitivity surrounding a Cancer Full Moon, so we need to give ourselves some space.  It can  be difficult to know exactly what we want, what will make us happy, and this is especially so today, given the  changeable, Mercury aspects.

Jan 9 - Don't expect too much chatter at the dinner table tonight, with a Moon-Saturn square (6:30 pm), we tend to keep our thoughts to ourselves.

Jan 12 - This is an all-round, results oriented, practical  type of day.  They day begins with a sensitive, and sensual Moon-Jupiter trine, followed in the mid-afternoon with a Moon-Mercury-Pluto trine, which is a good aspect for sustained mental focus.  An energizing Sun-Mars trine also comes together in the evening, which promotes physical activity, and an attitude of getting things done.

Jan 13 - An interesting blend of energies today, to say the least!  Starting with an intensely focused Mercury-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn, (5 am), we have things to do and places to go. Our personal will is nice and strong and clear.  However, along comes a dreamy, sensitive and gentle Venus-Neptune conjunction in Pisces (7:15 am), which pulls us toward the subtle, spiritual realms, and we find it difficult to be all the way in our body.

If we find ourselves behind in our schedule, later in the afternoon, a productive, but somewhat scattered Moon-Mars conjunction in Virgo comes together.  If we push ourselves under this influence, frustration and anger can rise up.  Best to know when it's in our best interested to just let it all go.

Jan 14 - We hit the ground running this morning (Moon opposition to Uranus), perhaps trying to make up for lost time yesterday.  As the day settles in, perhaps we'll begin to feel the influences from the beneficial and artsy Venus-Jupiter  sextile, whispering to us to connect with our heart energy and our imagination and create!

Jan 16 - Sensitive to the energies of the Scorpio Moon influence this morning, and the emotional constraints of a Moon-Saturn square, we might believe we are in the midst of a 'Mondayitis' kind of day.  However, with a slight shift of our attention, we can move toward the flowing energies of the Moon-Neptune and Moon-Venus trines.  Nevertheless, there is a sensitive emotional play in place today, weaving the subtle play between light and dark. 

Jan 17 - Thoughtful energies abound today, giving us inner focus, from the Moon's connection to Mercury in Capricorn and Mars in Virgo.

 Jan 19 - Some of the lighter energy of the Sagittarius Moon could be lost today, to the Sun-Saturn square, (1:15 pm) stealing the show.  This combination tends to bring our focus to life's struggles.  We may be required to put forth additional effort in order to achieve our goals.  This is not an auspicious day in which to begin a new project, new business, or something of this nature.

Jan 21 - We may feel a tad moody, and/or serious today, as the day begins with a Moon-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn.  However, a positive, Sun-Uranus sextile comes into place in the aftenoon, helping expand our focus.

Jan 22 - New Moon in Aquarius in the late evening (see Lunar Activity).  We start the day off in productive mode, with a good planning aspect, Moon-Mercury conjunction in Capricorn, followed by an energetic Moon-Mars trine, giving us the get up and go to pursue our 'to-do' list.

Watch out for that Moon-Saturn square at the end of the work day (5:30 pm), which can be self-critical, so that we may underevaluate our efforts. 

Jan 23 - The mind is in its element today.  We begin with a productive, pay attention to detail, Mercury-Mars trine, but reap the benefits of a bigger picture perception from the Aquarius Moon.

Mars in Virgo goes retrograde later in the day, and remains the retrograde motion through April 14, 2012, mentioned in an article in this newsletter.

Jan 25 - Moon-Neptune and Moon-Jupiter influences come together in the wee hours, makes this the perfect landscape for powerful dreams.  It can be beneficial to allow ourselves a slow entry into our day today, so we catch those subtle nuances, lingering from our dream time.

Jan 26 - The two main influences today are at opposite ends of the spectrum.  An early morning reflective Moon-Venus conjunction in Pisces, contributes to a feeling of psychic sensitivity and draws us toward taking time to connect with ourselves.  An evening (8:45 pm) Moon- Mars opposition, can make us feel edgy, distracted and restless.

Jan 27 - A Mercury-Saturn square, coming into effect in  the wee hours of the morning, can contribute to a less than positive mindset upon waking.  How can we get around this dilemma?  Well, maybe by negotiating with ourselves - finding a balancing point between those things that absolutely have to get done and those things which can wait, until we're in a better frame of mind.

A nice 'shift' of energy takes place when a Moon-Uranus conjunction in Aries comes into play at 1:30 pm, for this aspect is designed to cut through the 'must do's', giving a high priority to what makes us feel sharp, fully present and enlivened.

Jan 28 - A Mercury-Uranus beneficial sextile comes into place today, which lends itself to creative, insightful and universal thinking.

Jan 31 - A balance of feminine/masculine aspects could make our choices interesting as to how we're going to celebrate the New Year.  We may be on the fence about whether we want to go out and do something very social, which places in a hub of activity, or take in a quiet, more reflective kind of New Year's Eve.

Lunar Acitivty

Full Moon - Jan 8, 11:30 pm at 18 deg Cancer

Feeling emotionally sensitive when the Moon is in this water sign, we are prone to worrying about our finances, and security, general well being, and that of our family members. 

New Moon - Jan 22, 11:39 pm at 2 deg Aquarius

Several positive 'Mercury' aspects fall around this New Moon, taking place in an air sign, which contributes to balanced and supportive mental activity.