The Sun and Moon are at high degrees of the signs they're in (Capricorn and Cancer, respectively). They don't really get involved with a bigger pattern that's starting to shape up midway through the same signs. Pluto in Capricorn and Jupiter in Cancer, a planet of extremes and a planet of amplification, respectively, spend a lot of the first half of 2014 across from one another, bringing matters to a head. Since Uranus (which loves to shake things up!) is midway between them and forms a stressful T-square pattern with them, we'll be on a wild roller coaster ride. They are roughly moving into this configuration now but will reach exact connections April 20-23, when Mars aligns properly with them to make a "Grand Cross," the toughest set-up in astrology. Their showdown is at the degree where the USA has its Sun (from our July 4, 1776 "birthday"), so as a nation, we're likely to experience a crossroads or a turning point. There will be a lot of pressure on our leader, our President, represented by our Sun.

Some of the tensions evident now, in the news and in our personal lives, are likely to be front and center in three months. Having that astrological heads up, think about what you want to head off at the pass now in order to be on top of come April.

This is a topic I discuss in depth in the Janet's Plan-its Celestial Planner 2014 Astrology Calendar. I also provide several ways you can apply the broad information specifically to your chart. Order either the print or ebook version now, if you don't already have access to Janet's Plan-its - like having your astrologer at your fingertips!

For the past two to three weeks, I've been up to my (crossed) eyeballs trying to create a 2014 Janet's Plan-its ebook. Finally, I succeeded and it's being sold now as a Kindle book on Amazon .At checkout, enter coupon code FULLMOON to get $2.98 off, a savings of over 15%. The discount will be reflected there and at the final payment page, where the shipping will be added. While the current supply lasts, the shipping is very speedy. I usually send out an order with 2 business days.. A big learn curve hill to climb! Anyway, for those of you who are e-readers, the ebook is handy when you're on the go. The price of $8.99 is a nice savings, less than half of the print version's list price. (It's possible Amazon may offer a print and ebook combo. I'm not in charge of that!)

If you don't have a Kindle, you can download a Kindle reading app for free. And if you haven't tried an ebook before, you might want to give it a whirl. Old dogs can learn new tricks. I'm living proof.

I've really been trying to go Cyber and enter the 21st Century. I got an iPhone last summer and soon I'll have one of those QR scan codes to whisk mobile searchers to my website. I even have a YouTube video in the works. Yikes! Stay tuned.

An easy way to learn about 2014 and its impact on you is to check out the two most recent episodes of LOOKING UP, my local cable TV show which focus on the new year. The Dec. 2013 show is entitled, of course, 2014 Forecast, and the Jan 2014 show is called New Year for YOU They are each about a half hour long (with no commercials) and you can watch them any time on your computer from this archive.

Something I like to keep handy is the free PDF of retrogrades and New and Full Moons for the year, Janet's Plan-its 2014 On a Page. Even if you have the print version of Janet's Plan-its, print this out. Sometimes it's easier to grab a single page than open to a page in a book.

Many of you took advantage of the pre-production discount offered over Thanksgiving weekend or the Early Bird Special leading up to Friday, the thirteenth of December. Luckily, there are still some worms left for the late birds and I'm giving a break to the people who didn't order early with a little Full Moon special.

At checkout, enter coupon code FULLMOON to get $2.98 off, a savings of over 15%. The discount will be reflected there and at the final payment page, where the shipping will be added. While the current supply lasts, the shipping is very speedy. I usually send out an order with 2 business days. This offer is good through Jan. 20, 2014.

There are two easy opportunities for a quick low-cost tune-up.

Mondazzi Books & Beads in Windsor, CT Sat., Feb. 22 10 am - 6 pm 860-285-0538 $20 for 15 minutes

Sixth Scents in Avon, CT Tues., Jan. 21 and Wed., Feb. 5, 4-8 pm Call 860-674-8600 to book an appointment. $25 for 20 minutes

Or anyone anywhere, call or email me for an appointment in person, by phone or by Skype or FaceTime. Yeah, I told you I'm trying to be in the 21st Century.

I put the word out to a lot of long-time calendar customers and you stepped up to the plate. Just want you to know that I really appreciate that. Writing is kind of lonely behind the scenes and it's so gratifying to know how much my labor of love is loved!