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The First day of our New
Year features a huge Full Moon in Cancer. It's interesting to me that
this lunation features 3 bodies in their home sign. Saturn in
Capricorn. Neptune in Pisces and Moon in Cancer. Plus, all three are
connected by aspect.
At this lunation, we also
have Uranus in Aries vibrating in station preparing to turn direct.
This happens on January 3 at 24 Aries 34. Following this, all planets
in the sky are direct until March. In March, Jupiter is the first to
station doing so at 23 Scorpio 13 on March 9.
Now. I'm not a big believer
in the idea that when all planets are direct you can make phenomenal
progress. However, what I have noticed is what you are working on and
building within that time frame of “all direct” is stuff you will
revisit in some way throughout the course of the year and during the
retrogrades. For me, all direct is ripe for setting a lot of little
projects or initiatives off that you already plan on making part of
your year to come. Which, of course, doesn't mean that everything is
brought to completion during this all planet direct stuff. But, we
are inclined to more forward thinking and are prone to engage in
laying pavers for the road we plan to walk on in the future. Saturn
in Capricorn favors building upon a strong foundation and doesn't shy
away from starting on the bottom rung since his ambitions are long
term. It's not where you start or finish. It's just starting that is
the biggest matter. With things you know that are going to be long
term goals or projects. I guess what I mean is that the energy of all
direct favors taking conscious action toward long term goals more so
than short term. All this energy in Capricorn does, as well.
Yet, the first couple of
weeks of this year during our waning Moon, is earmarked more for
bringing outstanding business from 2017 or even prior to that, to a
close. We are still wiping the energetic slate clean. The Full Moon
in Cancer doesn't want us to set resolutions “to do” in the New
Year just yet. What the Full Moon asks is “What DO YOU NOT want to
carry with you into this year?” It's a time of release. Absolution.
Completion. Letting go of malefic habits. Negative attachments. Plus,
it offers us a chance to come in from the cold the duck out of the
whole “public” scene for a bit since we have quite a
concentration in the “public” sectors of our Astrology wheel.
Plus, the actual focus of the Moon itself is upon the personal rather
than “public.” We are encouraged to return to our core selves.
Assess what it is that we truly need. Deal with our emotional system.
Matters regarding our roots, our family and homes. It's time to
balance the Astrological Wheel that is outwardly productively
inclined by focusing more on the internal for a bit before we decide
to officially launch into the New Year. So, if you are feeling the
angst of this Uranus station or merely feel as if you are being
pressured to jump in and get started in this New Year, know you still
have time to wind things down. Building and setting intentions for
starting new things and launching new initiatives are better
supported under our New Moon in Capricorn on the 16th.
Until then, it's best to focus on making space, clearing away any
residual sludge from 2017, cleaning/organizing, releasing our grip on
what we don't want to carry with us and taking time to consciously
decide exactly what it is we feel like we want to do within this
year.
So, let's have a look at
this Moon. Ok?
It officially occurs at 9:25
PM EST on New Year's Day falling across 11 Capricorn/Cancer 58. The
Sabian Symbols for these degrees read as follows:
For the Sun at 12
Capricorn: Natural wonders are depicted in a lecture on science.
Piercing through appearances; disclosing the magic splendor of the
core of things. A universal living touch. Keen vision.
12 Cancer A Chinese woman
nursing a baby haloed by divine light. The promise to all men
that God may take birth within their souls. Personality integration.
Illumination; or frustration
Other than the concentration
of planets in Capricorn, what stands out to me in this chart the most
is Jupiter and Mars. They both square our nodal axis putting a rather
intense feeling of friction into play in regard to what we need to do
to move forward. It may feel like, actually, that we are working at
cross purposes in regard to where it where it is we may feel like we
want to go. Meanwhile, Ceres is still snuggled up to our North Node
in Leo reminding us the importance of being a good caregiver to our
inner child. And, at this moment, many of us are likely feeling the
push to perform, do and achieve. Par for the course with both Scorpio
and Capricorn energy strongly in play.
However, both the Sun and
the Moon aspect Neptune nicely. This gives us a little bit of
relaxation that we can escape into before really digging our teeth
into the work ahead of us in our year to come...which has more than a
few sharp turns and roller coaster hills of its own. The entrance of
Uranus in Taurus and our Mars retrograde of 2018 both give me pause
in looking at what may unfold for us. But, the tandem aspects to
Neptune can help us blur some of that out and focus more fully on
where it is we are right now. That's pretty important. To drag
yourself into your body and into your current time and place. Where
you are is the base from which you make your first step forward. So,
it's a really good idea to come to full realization of where that is.
Spend a little time there before deciding what step you want to make
next. When we do take off with initiative in 2018 we will want to do
so with as little baggage as we can.
Mercury is direct but still
in Sagittarius and still in his retrograde shadow. He will exit that
shadow mid-month when he enters Capricorn (1/12) as all the other
planets are also direct. For now, though, his storyline continues to
unfold as he traces the same degrees for a third time. Information is
still unfolding and Mercurial matters are still working themselves
out. Mercury was last on this degree on 11/20 and 12/14. “Stories”
that began on 11/20 and repeated on 12/14 will likely culminate under
this Moon.
It's a good time to issue
forgiveness, apology or make effort to set any misconstrued records
straight. The energy is also excellent for purging especially in the
emotional realm. This is an opportunity to shut the door on the world
for a bit and really get in more astute tune with our core selves. I
know that since Mercury has turned direct, I have been receiving
final pieces of information that help me fill in the bigger picture
of what is going on in my life. I expect this will continue as
Mercury retraces his shadow. These have been subtle and quite
personal realizations, for me. But, I've also seen it occurring on a
larger scale too. So, do realize we do not have all the information
we need just yet.
January 2018 is rich with
astrological happenings. I'm not sure what will be shook loose from
that but my intuition tells me there is a lot of game changing energy
in there making the first two weeks of year even more rich for wrap
up and closure efforts over and above setting declarations for new
beginnings. Mainly because we are not really finished here yet. Man's
calendar might say we are since the pages of the calendar reflect a
New Year. But, in case you haven't noticed, the stars don't really
give a crap about how man thinks time and space should be organized.
That being said, Mercury in
Rx shadow, Mars and Jupiter in Scorpio and all that resides in
Capricorn are all great energies to use for follow through, closure
and completion efforts. Plus, if you need to rid yourself of malefic
habits, negative attachments or what have you, Scorpio is the energy
you need to support you. Plus, Full Moons support release and purge
efforts, too.
Legacy of the Divine-Ciro Marchetti |
The guide I drew for this
Lunation was the King of Coins. Now, I like the dude, ok? I admire
anyone who rolls up their sleeves and gets busy handling the business
of their life. The King of Coins did not inherit his throne. He
worked his own way there earning every single block of his castle
with his own two hands. He climbed the ladder starting from the very
bottom without skipping a single step and carved out his kingdom by
the sweat of his own brow.
There are a few things that
can occur here, though, depending on where and how our King places
his value and how he prioritizes matters of worldly value. He is a
worker. Yes. But, has he learned that his value is not based on his
bank account or the amount of work he can produce? Does he realize
that true value is not something wholly tangible. Sometimes we are
paid for jobs outright. Other times, we may be paid less but receive
more reward in an intangible manner such as what we glean through
experience and learning just by doing the task at hand (like
internships, etc). Has our King become overly dusty and dry in regard
to his ability to enjoy life? Or has he forgotten the value in that
thus placing his entire sense of self-worth outside himself and
dependent upon his ability to maintain his reputation? These are
worthy questions for us to look at on an introspective level.
Yet, the highest call of the
King of Coins is toward accountability of managing both resource and
relationships with integrity, fortitude and maturity. He is tasked
with the care and conduct of the entirety of the Kingdom of Coins.
So, he has to consider the wealth and well-being of all not just
himself. This calls us to think about our own resources and to
develop ways in which we can reduce how much we expend in an effort
to maintain a sense of comfort and security within our lives. We may
spread our resources too thinly...have a great number of superficial
relationships but none that are truly reliable or offer any kind of
depth or longevity. Yet we have the option of focusing our energies
more intently upon those relationships and streamlining our efforts
toward building longevity and trust in some of them. This also holds
true in the energetic world in which our energies can become too
scattered over various projects when what we really need to do is
focus our energy on one thing at a time while trudging forward to
bring each deemed as worthy to completion. Mars and Jupiter, again,
both support this kind of focus too.
It is also suggested that we
look at our spending habits. Shore up leaks or ways in which we may
spend our resources carelessly or needlessly. By resources, I mean
either monetary resource or heart resource. Are you pouring your
loving energy down an unfillable hole? Are you letting your finances
leak out of your wallet?
2018 is a big freaking deal
in the financial department. Using this Moon to get a grip on your
personal finances and getting ready to put a solid financial plan in
place is just a good idea. In that, we will see innovation and
opportunity emerge in the financial realm. But, it's going to shake
the ground and likely make things rather unstable in terms of the
traditional ways in which we build material wealth. Can't say I'm
sorry about that. But, I do know when you go messing with people's
pocketbooks, they tend to get a little antsy and nervous. I want you
to go into this year knowing that finances are going to be shook in
some way. I also want you to realize (after everyone is done
panicking over it) that there is opportunity that will rise from that
as well but it's not going to be like anything that we've seen in the
past. The Universe is set to bring the financial sector into more
modern terms. So. If you are banking on the traditional money
resources to continue to support you, then you might be greatly
disappointed in 2018. Do as much as you can to become independently
secure. That means we need to look at where it is we are
dependent...which can be a hard thing to suss out, for sure. But, I'm
thinking of looking at how dependent each of us may be upon systems
in which we have no control over. One matter that stands out to me is
dependency upon public utilities. Look to ways in which you can be
more independent and more resourceful across the board. Plan to take
gradual and conscious steps toward these things. Realize that
recognizing the malefic dependency is over half the task. Most of the
time we don't realize just how dependent we are until the thing we
have been propping ourselves up with breaks. We need to maintain a
willingness toward change, innovation and remain open to looking at
ways in which we can do things differently, more effectively,
independently and more efficiently.
Overall the advice from the
King says to get your personal business under your conscious control.
Be that weathered and experienced soul who can take that wisdom and
apply it toward your own future. Realize what is of true value and
worth and stabilize/commandeer your own sense of self-worth without
allowing it to be dependent upon what happens in the external world.
It's actually a very sober kind of job but offers us rich potential
and strong sturdy sense of stability in return.
So, again. What kind of
stuff do you want to ditch forever from 2017. What is worthy of your
continued efforts? How can you streamline your resources in an effort
to monopolize upon them and reduce the amount you need to sustain
yourself and your kingdom? What kind of trash would this King throw
out?
Time
wasters
Waiting
for others to tell him what he should do
resource
suckers
bad
habits
life
sucking relationships
a
need to adhere to outside expectation and validation
threats
to his security
laziness
and complacency
indecisiveness
about what it is he wants
financial
“leaks”
debt
be that monetary or energetic
Those are just a few things
that came to mind. But, I've an inkling that the King would ditch
anything that he perceived as standing as a block separating him from
his goals. He's not going to lug a lot of dead weight with him to the
metaphorical “top.” Neither should you. Therefore, our first
declarations for 2018 need to be set upon what we are leaving behind
and what outstanding business we still need to finish up before we
officially start building anew. All that being said, I'm fairly sure
that this Full Moon will reveal things we needed to know both in our
personal journey and in regard to happenings upon our home planet.
There is wonderful opportunity to foster a sturdy sense of closure
here.
Astrology between now
and the New Moon
Mercury is direct but still
in Sagittarius and still in his retrograde shadow. He will exit that
shadow mid-month when he enters Capricorn (1/12) as all the other
planets are also direct. For now, though, his storyline continues to
unfold as he traces the same degrees for a third time. Information is
still unfolding and Mercurial matters are still working themselves
out. Mercury was last on this degree on 11/20 and 12/14. “Stories”
that began on 11/20 and repeated on 12/14 will likely culminate under
this Moon.
Major aspects:
Jan 2:
Sun in Capricorn sextile Neptune in
Pisces
Uranus stations direct at 24 Aries 34
at 7:34 AM; Moon in Cancer squares this point same day at 5:47 PM EST
Jan 3:
Venus in Capricorn sextile Neptune in
Pisces
Jan 6:
Mercury in Sagittarius trine Uranus in
Aries. This is pass #3 for Mercury to Uranus but the only one (of
this Rx cycle) in which Uranus is direct.
Mars conjunct Jupiter in Scorpio at 17
Scorpio 55
18 Scorpio: A winding road leads
through glorious autumnal woods. The light which transfigures the
soul after passions have faded away. Revelation of inner wealth.
Radiant consummation.
Mercury in Sagittarius square Chiron in
Pisces (also 3rd pass)
Jan 8
Venus in Capricorn sextile Jupiter in
Scorpio
Mars in Scorpio sextile Pluto in
Capricorn
Last Quarter Moon 18 Cap/Libra 36
Jan 9
Venus conjunct Sun in Capricorn (2:02
AM Est) at 18 Cap 57
Sun/Venus conjunct Pluto in Capricorn
(4:00 to 4:49 AM EST) at 19 Cap 04
19 Capricorn (Venus/Sun): Five year
old girl proudly does her mother's marketing. Capacity to take
place ahead of normal standards. Increased self-confidence. Waiting
for conditions to catch up with self.
20 Capricorn Sun/Venus/Pluto:
Through the empty church, the choir is heard rehearsing. The
unrealized fullness of life even in the emptiest hours. Ray of hope
through all difficulty.
Venus in Capricorn
sextile Mars in Scorpio
Jan 10
Sun in Capricorn
sextile Mars in Scorpio
Jan 11
Mercury enters
Capricorn
Jan 13
Mercury in
Capricorn conjunct Saturn in Capricorn at 2 Cap 49
3 Capricorn:
The soul as a hovering spirit eager to gain experience. Inner and
pure motivation. The power to remain superior to physical
limitations; to demonstrate free will. Detachment
Venus in Capricorn
square Uranus in Aries
Venus in Capricorn
sextile Chiron in Pisces
Jan 14
Sun in Capricorn
square Uranus in Aries
Jan 15
Sun in Capricorn
sextile Chiron in Pisces
Jupiter
in Scorpio sextile Pluto in Capricorn (first pass) (all occurring
under Moon in Capricorn who aspects the sextile next morning)
Stone
suggestions and helpful activities for this two week period:
For
the Moon in Cancer
White
Moonstone
Pearl
or Mother of Pearl
red
coral
seashells/driftwood
For
the Capricorn stellium
Obsidian
Shard
Hematite
Tiger's
Eye
wooden
pieces particularly oak
Amber
Apache
tear
Garnet
Ruby
Black
Onyx
Diamond
or Zircon
Malachite
Jasper
For
the Uranus station
Lapis
Lazuli
Topaz
Tourmaline
Turquoise
Pyrite
copper
or silver
Activities
Clearance/cleaning/organizing
body/emotional
detox
anything
that clears “sludge” or clutter from the physical space and body
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