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ASTROSHAMANIC NEWSLETTER
January 2016
Photo taken by Agneta, Full Moon, 2013

With Best Wishes for a Peaceful, Inspirational, and absolutely Fantastic 2016,
I am taking an authentic AstroShamanic Observation, a Swedish, and hopefully Neutral dialogue of the most influential planets and crucial dates for the coming year. Read on, and allow your most powerful energy to create a safe, harmonies and meaningful year for those around you, and your Self. During 2016 Aries/Libra, Sagittarius/Gemini and Capricorn/Cancer are more dominant than the other signs; however, our own personal chart will point out that we all have a degree-or-two that will be noticed - and that we have enormous opportunities for personal growth during the coming year. The Gods are showing their personalities through Earthly encounters. Know thy Self ... and the World will keep turning!
 
The unpredictable, unconventional and liberated Uranus stationed Direct on December 25, 2015, at 12 degrees in the fire-sign Aries, and will travel to 20 degrees during 2016. Uranus will be Direct until July 30, which means that the picture of 'letting go of the old' will be incorporated within new revolutionary breakthroughs, both on personal as well as mass consciousness. When Uranus goes Retrograde in July until December 29 (then goes Direct during a New Moon phase), we will see the uncertainty still lingering in the political, social, economic, ecological, and spiritual areas. The uncertainty is certain in the challenge as to where to place over 1 million people migrating to new countries in hope for a better life ... the integration is becoming social, economic and spiritual (i.e. religious), and will become an increasing challenge due to the planetary alignments.
 
We have now endured the first part of the resilient Cardinal punches created by Uranus and Pluto; they will still brush against each other during the first months of 2016. We will observe the mid-degrees of their journey during this year; Uranus in Aries will travel between 12 and 20 degrees. Pluto will travel in 15, 16 and 17 degrees. Thus, both personal and Mundane astrology (world events) will notice Uranus and Pluto's challenges of the unexpected; especially countries or individuals with Planets, Sun or the Moon in and around the above degrees. 
 
Uranus will move into Taurus in May of 2018, Retrograde to Station Direct in January of 2019 ... to be continued, so make sure to do the Healing of Liberation that Uranus and Pluto allows on a personal level. "Healer Heal Thy Self".
 
There are great opportunities for personal growth for those Aries born March 31 through April 9, or any other Aries of 12 to 20 degree points that you might like to add to the quotation. Capricorn folks born around January 5 through the 9 will have the opportunity to experience the metamorphic results on a personal level! The rest of us will feel the pain with you, and we wish that Pluto will move just a bit faster. He is, after all, Retrograde 50% of his Journey on the Ecliptic during any given year!
 
Saturn in Sagittarius will move between 11 and 17 degrees during 2016. For those born December 2 through the 10, you will benefit by increasing your meditation, practice creative visualization, or by using your smart mind with discipline because you have to stay focused! Otherwise? Well, follow your stars! The Sky often works in opposite energies and allows those that study with the right tools to integrate the 'opposite attracts' natural phenomena. Thus, Gemini people born any-time from June 1 through June 9 should also follow the Stars and observe what needs to be the focus throughout 2016 ... Good Luck! Around June 17 and September 10, Saturn that represents government, control and timing, will square Neptune that stands for confusion, dissolving of matters, drugs and alcohol. Increased prayers are appropriate!
 
A beneficial Fire trine between Uranus in Aries, and Saturn in Sagittarius will reward the Fire signs during 2016's hard work! If the Leo people pay attention, they can have a piece of the opportunistic alignment! It might take the whole year, but someone deserves a break in the ups-and-down transit that Uranus has caused; December 24, 2016 ... Santa Claus will always come back to town!
 
Neptune is crucially involved with our Observation during 2016. Neptune is still churning in the early degrees of 7 and 9. Advice to the beautiful Pisces born February 25 through March 1; say a prayer for your Self, friends and family, the world, and me!
 
Saturn and Neptune met on November 25, 2015, and will have another pow-wow gathering in June (12 degrees), and September of 2016 (10 degrees). The political arena at the end of 2015 didn't look as hopeful as some would like. The social migration's effect will continue until 2020. However, there are millions and millions of light-workers, positive alternative healers, those that doesn't give up the wish for Peace, and that continues to have Faith in their daily living. Faith in our own created reality is crucial more now than ever. 
Don't forget to count your Blessings - every Day that you wake up!!!
 
The Water Element has a significant influence not only by Neptune (begun in March of 2012, lasting until 2026), but also the Moon's Nodes (or Nodal Axis), as well as Chiron, which are crucial points in the chart for those that seek any type of alternative way of living.  My specialty in the vast observation of the Sky is the Moon's Nodes and is the basis of the book, The Moon's Nodes, Understanding the Dynamic Ties that Bind (Ibis Publication, 2004). Its content explains in detail about the point of contact between the Sun's (Spirit) intersecting its path around the Earth with the path of the Moon (Soul). They linger in one Zodiac sign for 19 months; the latest change from one sign to another was on November 13, 2015 ...  the day of the tragic terrorist attack in Paris, France. It sets a certain tone for the coming year and a half. With the increased security around the Globe, we are also noticing the migration becomes restricted and more controlled. The many issues surrounding the Shift, wars, lack of water or too much of it, the necessity for survival, and the now accepted Climate Warming becomes fundamental in our new Global Awareness.
 
We stay focused on our own personal security, and trust our intuition (and chart) when we need to travel or move around in our daily lives. The November 13, 2015 day with the change from Aries/Libra Nodal points to Pisces/Virgo Nodal energy becomes a heartfelt, sad observation and honest speculation that the uncertain border issues will last until Spring of 2017! Pisces in a few words represents 'water, suffering, illusion, sacrifice and pain', it also embodies unconditional Love for All.
 
An Eclipse can't occur without the involvement of the Moon's Nodes, thus during 2016, we need to pay extra attention to them. Why? The first eclipse of the Pisces/Virgo axis occurred on May 20, 2015, the next was on September 13, and then the fact of the shift to the signs of Pisces and Virgo on November 13 become a focus of the Water Element. Where is the water going? Who needs clean water and who, or what might disappear into the Ocean? The recent Paris Climate Conference seemed to gear towards the right direction - awareness is a beginning - and the Gods are in the 'half-time' of their race toward 2024 and 2026!
 
Jupiter in Virgo will conjunct the South Node (what is behind us), and oppose the North Node (that which is ahead), in Pisces during January of 2016 in 24 to 22 degrees. We will have more unpredictable weather conditions, notice an increase of spiritual growth on a personal level, as some will face an uncertain future due to Jupiter's often over-the-top personality with the karmic implication of the Moon's Node. The Moon's Node are noticed as 'fatalistic, karmic or 
unavoidable' situations - unless they are observed during our silent time, and integrated with a sincere approach to help someone in need, thus help our own Self.
 
The degrees of the Moon's Node move from the reducing degrees of 29 to 4 during 2016: make sure to check your chart where your Pisces or Virgo planets might be effecting your current situations in your life. For the near-by readers, please check out the Astrological Society of Connecticut's web-page and sign up for my lecture (Journey to Your Planetary Powers), and workshop (Tracking the Moon's Nodes) in March of 2016 ... myasc.org    
 
Chiron, the asteroid turn planetoid continues to travel in Pisces during 2016 from 17 to 21 ... we wish that Neptune and Chiron would hold hands and promise that Mother Earth will Heal 'now'. But, we are aware of Chiron as the Teacher of all Teachers to find their way to a Path of ultimate Nirvana, finding ways to enjoy Life rather than not: we learn how to seek the Inner Peace rather than trust what is around the corner.
 
As we speak about the element Earth, we are also noticing Jupiter in Virgo until September 9, 2016. Jupiter, the Big God doesn't really like to hang out in the sign of picky and precise Virgo: he feels stale and can't really move fast enough. Virgos born September 13 through the 22 will be noticed, get the well-deserved promotion, take an over-due vacation, or start a new career path during the first six months of 2016. Oh, do you know where you have Jupiter in your chart? Hopefully, he will bring you his good fortune that you so well deserve ... only if you deserve it!
 
The travelling God Jupiter will move into Libra on September 9, (7:18 AM, EST). A feeling of justice and peace for more individuals on the path of Liberation might be noticed. Those born September 23 through October 12 are the lucky ones that will have the Luck in their Charts!
 
As Jupiter travels with fast speed around the Ecliptic for about one year, he will make noticeable contacts with Saturn, Pluto and Uranus during 2016:
Jupiter (in Virgo) trine Pluto, March 16 and June 26: Jupiter (in Virgo) square Saturn; March 23, and May 26: Jupiter (in Libra) square Pluto, November 24: Jupiter (in Libra) sextile Saturn, December 25: Jupiter (in Libra) oppose Uranus, December 26.
 

Photo taken by Agneta, Malaga, Spain, 2015 
May we continue on our Path of Integration of Justice for All.
May we allow the Light within the Self to shine towards those in need.
May we continue to say our Prayers with the Intention of Peace on Earth.
 
 January 1,
New Year's Day ... an excellent day for reflection with Mercury and Venus allowing the silence to be heard, especially for those that listen! Ask where your Path is taking you during 2016 ... Mercury moves into Aquarius with new visions and desires for freedom, and becomes aware of that which you already are - unconditional Love!!!
January 2
Last Quarter Moon, Libra,
The Moon fights against emotions, and we have to stay focused to allow the new freedom of expression and become part of our day. Letting it all go!!!
January 3,
Warrior, Mars moves into Scorpio and touches the Moon, whom stirs up our 'calm' minds ... so, clearing the air can be healthy at times. Just try to be as nice as you can.
January 4,
Allow yourself the confusion in your surroundings to be a tool for power -  ignore the feelings and take a walk, shake your hands wildly, and continue to smile; 'you got the Power' !
January 5,
Ok, here we go again with the natural phenomena of Mercury station Retrograde (8:06 AM) until January 25 (4:50 PM, EST). Because Mercury and Mars are squaring each other early in the morning, we will feel this Retrograde with the notion of agitation. How do we change that? Let's try the Venus and Neptune square, also today, and draw a 'pretty' picture of how we actually feel. The Moon still lingers in Scorpio, so let's take a cold shower, a walk with the dog, and allow this Mercury period to be about expression, manifestation, creating a money/love/car/friendship grid. It is a fact that Mercury Retrograde will benefit those that listen; quiet and peacefully, listen again and again ... your Self will hear you! If you are an Aquarius or Capricorn, make sure to take another walk, do your empowering Mantra and make no major decisions until February 14 when the 'messenger' of the mind is out of his shadow. But, make sure to make plans ... enjoy and use the Power of the Mind!
January 6,
We allow the mind and heart to come together for the sake of our own sanity; we don't pretend to know what we don't know, but rather, get that book out and read the words of wisdom!
January 7,
Jupiter, the biggest planet of them all ... will bring unexpected announcements; the economy in the world can be a challenge. Jupiter goes Retrograde which makes some folks stagnated due to the fear of the unknown ... now we know! Cautiousness should be on the refrigerator door!
January 8,
Mercury, yes still Retrograde moves into Capricorn which is the reminder that Capricorn shouldn't run too fast! Venus and Saturn (ruler of Capricorn) is the stale-mate here ... so we might all feel down ... it might help to put a smile on our faces, pretend helps at times!
January 9,
New Moon, Capricorn, 8:30 PM, (EST). Time to start all over again! Capricorn represents discipline, did we follow his rules? We know that the New and Full Moons often brings unusual or harsh conditions (especially the weather!), this is one of those days! Stay in bed or don't get out of your PJ's!
January 10,
A resilient day for the Body/Mind connection: meditation, yoga, kick-boxing, power-walking, or all of the above - and we continue to stay focused!
January 11,
Sextiles are the aspects that we have to become aware of and work on a bit ... but then the energies pay off ... Moon in Aquarius: Saturn; timing, rewards, Venus; love, heart, Uranus; great results!
January 12,
...and then I'm going to say something silly like "I Love You" ... why not? Fantastic day for the proposal, the ring or simple the courting. Remember that Love starts with Loving your Self ...
January 13,
Reality versus Illusion kind-of-day ...  Make sure to stay grounded, or, if you meditate/ journey, be prepared to dwell into deep other realms.  Accomplishments are achieved by visualizations and good deeds performed.
January 14,
Mercury, Retrograde and still in Capricorn demands our attention for checking word-spell - one more time. Ask the tech guy to explain diligently what is wrong with your IPhone, laptop or ... car! They might not be able to give you the right answer, so, we are patient today! Right? We will sleep good when Mercury and Jupiter come together at night-fall.
January 15,
The brave Moon and Saturn works well together - Fire it up ... whatever that might be!
January 16,
First Quarter Moon, Aries, 6:26 PM (EST).
Energies from Pluto, Uranus, Venus, Mercury and the Sun ... well, the little engine knew "he could do it, he could do it" ... and so can we! The advice from the Sky is to either have a good cry, or laugh at it all!
January 17,
A day to clarify confused actions - or reactions - standing up for what we believe in is crucial! Honesty pays off! 
January 18,
Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The aspect Trine is the main focus on this day in remembrance of Dr. Martin King, a strong Capricorn with a compassionate Pisces Moon, and Mercury in Aquarius, the Visionary continues to show us the way! With only a few words for each planet, this is the message for today: Moon/Pluto; letting go, death, Mars/Neptune; conquering with vision, Moon/Mercury; tell it like it is, Moon/Jupiter; "WE SHALL OVERCOME"!
 
THE MOON'S NODES, UNDERSTANDING THE DYNAMIC TIES THAT BIND - Author, Agneta Borstein, Order at Amazon.com , Ibispress.net ,  or AgnetaBorstein.com 
CHECK OUR WHAT PLANETS ARE THE MOST PROMINENT IN YOUR CHART DURING 2016!!! BE IN TOUCH !!!
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