Proceed w/ Caution...Small Windows of Opportunity

Whether you want to or Not, today is a good day to stick with tradition or the "status quo." Otherwise, you may be dealing with troubles with authority figures or manipulative people. The Moon in "Sensitive" Cancer Squares "Innovative" Uranus in "Headstrong" Aries and Opposes "Transformational" Pluto in "Build-an-Empire" Capricorn. You may "feel" like you want to do something but know that there is something in the force that's against you. Perhaps this is all in the checks and balances and it's time to rethink your ideas or go for the gusto another day. If you stick with tradition, for now, you will have a firm foundation to stand on as the Moon forms a harmonious aspect to "stabilizing" Saturn in "Determined Scorpio at 5:01 pm (EST). Sneaking around or moving out in the middle of the night won't get you far. The boomerang effect or the chance to get caught is in the wind. If you were planning a secret rondevu with "you-know-who," hold off for another day, now is Not the time.

If you manage to stay clear of hot water today, tonight you may get some flashes of insight to your dilemma as the Sun in "Visionary" Aquarius ignites "Innovate" Uranus at around 9 pm (EST). So if you wanted to go off guns-a-blazing, hold off and allow the intellectual powers of your mind to co-create a new reality and a master plan under the stars tonight.

Beware on Friday morning. If you feel like saying something based on a sea of emotions, bite your tongue. The "Messenger" planet Mercury in the sign of "Let's fight for a cause" Aquarius, goes to battle with "Status Quo" Saturn. You can think about and dream up your plans - that's fine, but save your presentations to the board members or your significant other for a later time. Moreover,  The "Sensitive" Cancer Moon Opposes the "Love Planet" Venus in "Conservative" Capricorn. Part of you may feel like wearing your heart on your sleeve yet some of you may be looking at your relationships as all business and you may have a serious agenda. In any event, hold off on the deep thoughts and gushy conversations for now. If you pursue the heart-to-heart talk, you are likely to be met with cool resistance and somebody may get their feelings hurt. 

Friday night, we finally get a break when the "Visionary" Aquarian Sun teams up with the "Luck" Planet in "Expansive" Jupiter in "Savvy" Gemini at about 8 pm (EST). You will have the need and desire to think, speak and talk about your feelings on a intellectual level. That's all good! Now is the time to place your feelings in a logical framework to move forward in a way that makes sense in the physical world. It's okay to dream, but make sure they are practical before grabbing the megaphone! 

Remember, it's important to go with the flow of the Universal energy rather than to resist it. While it may take you longer to get where you are going by swimming with the current, you will get more accomplished by swimming with the tide and you eventually make it to shore. Maybe you will get lucky and find a beautiful island where you can retreat with your favorite someone!

 

Open Your Hearts and Nurture Your Spirit!

Open your hearts and be ready to receive love or nurture another person. The Moon is in "Heartfelt" Cancer, and the "Receptive" Cancer Moon is forming harmonious aspects to both "Powerful" Mars in "Visionary" Aquarius and "Outer-world" Neptune in "Insightful" Pisces. Its a good day for taking your intuition and creative endeavors and putting your ideas into action. Art, pottery, glass-blowing, painting, and music get a lift of enlightening inspiration today. Today has strength and energy written all over it - a good time for a power breakfast, lunch, or dinner and getting down to brass tacks on deals you want to see really pick up speed. Or a good time for just getting out there and getting physical: swimming, bicycling, aerobics, power-walking, mountain climbing - it all depends on your interests and mobile agility. Pick what is right for you and go for it! Additionally, It's a good day for getting across those hard-to-express feelings without actually having to put them into words. Intuitive antennae are up today and everyone's getting good reception. Meditation of all sorts can bring about answers that you seek. Projects that involved instinct or imagination are favored, time to go with your gut level guidelines. A strong stride established today will move you forward and help you manifest all your desires.

Empower Ur Mind; Change your Life!

"Jack be Nimble, Jack be Quick" is the name of the game today if you utilize your brain to empower yourself to the next level.  The planet of the Mind & Communication, Mercury in "Visionary" Aquarius joins forces with "Innovative" Uranus in "Initiating" Aries and "Grandiose" Jupiter in "Quick-Witted" Gemini.  Electrifying ideas can come like flashes of insight and big plans put into operation now have legs that make seven-league strides. Work, finance, career are on the agenda and solutions to problems (even in love & romance) may suddenly come to your mind. The wellsprings of the mind are, like water, often taken for granted. When ideas flow fresh from the tap, one assumes they are always there, as at this moment, but that is no necessary the case down the road. Strike while the iron is hot &  launch it Now, but a look inside the mechanics of your everyday creativity might help you drink when wells run dry. Air Confidence with exuberance in all that you do and  what you have cooked up will attract people to you and your zany ideas. Moreover, these enlightening ideas begets imitation from others trying to mimic and model you and what you are doing. Get moving with a quick pace and stay ahead of the pack. Ideas flow easily, but don't take them for granted -- put them into action to carry you through in less creative times.

Group Projects, Visionary Ideas & Persuasian!

Group-think and inclusiveness analysis are very much the mindset for the next month, which can broaden horizons as the Sun enters "Humanitarian" Aquarius. Although many people believe Aquarius is an Water Sign due to the association of the Water Bearer, however, that symbol is relative to Greek Mythology and not by the elements of earth, water, fire and air used for descriptive purposes in astrology. Aquarius is an Air sign and highly intellectual. Today, the Sun joins "Mental" Mercury and "Action-Ready" Mars in "Visionary" Aquarius propelling you to think and take action on future progress on a personal level, as well as, encompassing groups of people. Aquarian energy gives you the unique ability to work independently or as a member of a team for the soul collective. Independent ideas mixed with group cohesion can fire up an intellectual debate at the roundtable discussion, but with an eye on what's best for humanity on a holistic level can bring about future progress. Research, science, new age concepts, technological gadgets and gizmos of all sorts are on the agenda. You'll do better at least temporarily as a team player, but be sure to spend some time working "solo" and do your own self analysis. Once you've done all the research, you will have a confident zeal about presenting any data that you find. So whether you're trying to get the votes to swing in your favor at the board meeting, or obtaining a promotion at work, or if you need backing to fund your cause of saving the Elephants in Africa; the key is to back your ideas with verifiable research. Sentence building is important and construct your  argument in such a way that presents the facts without insulting the members of the group. Meanwhile, have empathy for their opposing viewpoints. This strategy can take you miles from where you are right now. If you disagree with a group member, try to find something about their proposal that is good and say, "Good Point on X, but we also need to look at the Y part of the equation and come to a common ground." This way, people feel you are willing to look at their viewpoints with relevance rather than them feeling like their ideas are completely tossed out the window. Stroke the ego, rather than insulting it. Moreover, if you back your ideas with tangible data/facts and reliable sources, you may just impress the board members or group members and that will give you the opportunity to accomplish your mission. 

Ideas Abound as Mercury Enters Aquarius

Ideas abound for the next few weeks, and everybody gets their say. "Mental" Mercury enters the sign of "Intellectual" Aquarius speeding up mental processing and making you view life from each & every angle. Visionary ideas may blossom with ease now if you can convince the team to go for the gusto. Offbeat characters may appeal to you now and have the ability to teach you something "hidden" about yourself. Humanitarian efforts may be on the agenda, as well as, technology and new innovate ways of doing things. Scientific inventions are possible. Imagination and creativity run high so enjoy the mental stimulation.

The Moon is in "Stabilizing" Taurus today making for stable ground beneath your feet. Emotions are backed with practicality and the willingness to work for what you want comes into play. The next couple of days can be solid launching ground for anything you choose to embark upon. The time to be hasty or flighty has flown, the atmosphere favors practical beauty, the grace of being in touch with nature itself. Simplicity works, traditional fare is ever elegant.
Ideas about business and work-related efforts may be bouncing around in your brain as the Sun in Capricorn joins Mercury in Capricorn, but you may meet some opposition by the "powers-that-be" as the Moon goes to battle with both the Sun in Capricorn & Mercury in Capricorn. Your idealistic imagination and more intuitive nature may clash with iron-clad resistance for change in career and financial matters. The good news is that this transit passes quickly, however Mercury remains in "Visionary" Aquarius thru February 5th. Utilize your mind & intellectual powers to get what you want, rather than coming on from an emotional stance.

Moon in "Affectionate" Pisces Soothes Mercury in "Enterprising" Capricorn

The "Nurturing" Pisces Moon captivates "Intellectual" Mercury in "Purposeful" Capricorn. Communication with others can be intuitive, heartfelt yet grounded in practical reality.  Attention to details, money, business and moving forward to build a future on a solid framework is on the agenda. Now is the time to sort out any mental confusion you around you by using both insight and looking at the road ahead in a pragmatic manner. Moreover, it's a good time for discussions with empathy and understanding of the other person's needs while still getting your point across. Solutions may come about as a result of conversations with empathetic undertones. If things seem to be running smoothly around you, let it be. Clear understandings established now will have legs and serve you well as long as you don't push them. Staying on the safe side of the bridge and reconfirming old patterns has more potential than trying to emotionally break the mold. Be patient if things aren't changing as fast as you would like them to. the concept of futuristic trends and the opportunity to think "outside the box" are right around the corner with the Sun and Mercury entering the sign of "Innovative" Aquarius in 4 days on January 19th, and Venus enters Aquarius on February 1rst.....More on this coming up!

Use your Imagination to Manifest Dreams!

Today is a day where you can get a sure-footing to stand upon and launch new projects, ideas and attitudes. Dreams can blend effortlessly with reality as the first quarter moon in "Prophetic" Pisces is making a harmonious aspect to several planets including "Peace-loving" Venus, "Outer-world" Neptune, "Stabilizing" Saturn & "Transformational" Pluto. Inspiration, creativity and dreamy ideas can bolster you in new directions and new ways of doing things. Change is possible now if you willing to make the right moves. The "tried-and-true" approach is good but may need some adjusting and now is the time to make it happen. If you were thinking of a new partner, new job, new hobby, a new exercise regimen, a spiritual quest or maybe even taking a class or going back to school - Now is the time to plant the seeds and put your ideas into an action plan. Meditation is enhanced, as well as, altered states of consciousness, and astral travel. Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, a walk in nature, or visiting the ocean will all be beneficial endeavors at this time. Use your own imagination and "Catch the Spirit of it," and your mind will be bubbling over with ideas in no time.