Venus and Mercury, January 2014

Venus is retrograde the whole month of January, having turned retrograde on December 21, 2013 until January 31, 2014. Venus retrogrades (appears to go backwards) once every two years, signifying a time to reflect on those things Venus represents: our relationships, what we value and our finances. We might be asked to give something that doesn't feel right to us, or we might have to ask for something that we might hesitate to ask for. On January 11, Venus will retrograde over the Sun, shining the light on something obvious, something we may not have seen before. You may have to take back your energy from something or someone you have been focusing on. On January 31, Venus will conjunct Pluto, we  might be obsessing about something or someone around that time. 

 

Mercury has been in Capricorn since December 25, 2013. It will enter Aquarius on January 12, 2014. The energy of Capricorn is solitary and your mind and perceptions have been focused inward. On January 12, when Mercury enters Aquarius, your thoughts, mind and perception of things will open up, feel free and move quickly, and not feel so serious. This is a great time for conversation and socializing.

Aquarius New Moon January 30, 2014

Another New Moon occurs this month on January 30 at 4:38 pm EST. The Sun and Moon are both in Aquarius, a sign that is social and futuristic. Aquarius highlights the power of the individual and its affect on the mass consciousness. Venus conjuncts Pluto in Capricorn, both opposing Jupiter in Cancer. It's time for new goals and beginnings in your personal and professional worlds, using power, not force to get things accomplished. Power is uplifting and energizing, while force weakens and degrades.

Cancer Full Moon January 15, 2014

This month's full moon is in Cancer on January 15, 2014 at 11:52 pm EST. The Sun is in Capricorn and the Moon is in Cancer. The Capricorn Sun says you are paying too much attention to your feelings and the Cancer Moon says your needs and feelings are important. Check to see  if this imbalance exists within, and strive to rebalance emotionally. This is a time when expressing our needs and feelings may push other people's buttons.  With this Full Moon in Cancer, it is time to ask for what you need in a gentle, loving way. True Black Moon Lilith conjuncts this Moon. Lilith represents our wild, raw, primal and emotional side, so it is best to go with the flow of our emotional selves, expecting some erratic emotions along the way. With Lilith, it is best not to suppress this energy, as it will eventually  come out, sometimes through anger or tears.  

Capricorn New Moon January 1, 2014

 

The New Moon this month occurs in Capricorn on January 1, 2014 at 6:14 m EST and foreshadows the whole year. Both the Sun and Moon are in Capricorn, the sign of  structure, discipline, authority and being grounded. Who is in charge now ? You or someone else ? This is a sign of solitude, and from December 21 to January 21, while the Sun is in Capricorn, is a time for inner reflection to discover what seeds need to be nurtured and planted to be manifest in the future. This is a time to release that which no longer serves your highest good. It seems that we are always releasing and letting go of something !!!!! That is the way of the world these past years. Pluto is one degree away from this new moon and Mercury two degrees away; extremely close ! With Pluto, we are continuing our transformation and in a few years, you may not recognize yourself or your life. Uranus in Aries (freedom) opposes Mars in Libra (taking action in relationships), so part of our inner reflection is setting boundaries in relationships, discovering that we are ultimately in charge of our life. Mercury will help us communicate any message we need to deliver. Have you been putting off saying something for fear of how others may react ? Now is the time. Jupiter in Cancer opposes this New Moon, so we need to rethink how we relate emotionally to ourselves and others. Libra, Aries, Cancer and Capricorn are cardinal signs, indicating that this year will be a year to take action.