Jan. 31st – February 6th

by Sonja Francis | Jan 30, 2022 | Astrological Forecasts

A Heart-Centered & Sustainable Outcome

This week’s headline items: Venus will remain stationed all week, while Mercury re-starts its own station again on Monday and ends it on Sunday (it goes direct at that point, ending its 3-week Retrograde, and begins its post-Shadow phase late on Thursday evening). The New Moon in Aquarius becomes exact on Monday night/Tuesday very early morning; on Saturday, it is time to start acting on our New Moon intentions.

There will be four Moon VoC phases this week: Monday early morning until 4:43am EST; Tuesday morning (for 24 hours); Friday very early morning (for a little over 5 hours); and Sunday early afternoon (for 5.5 hours).

Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, January 31st:

Monday, the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn and VoC until 4:43am EST. At that time, the Moon moves into freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius, where it will journey until Wednesday morning. The energy of the Aquarian Moon relates to our instinct for improvement. Reactions are more intellectual than emotional and interactions more impersonal than personal. We are likely to have an increased fascination with the new and unusual.

Social gatherings, anything connected with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas and methods, progress: all these are promoted during the time the Moon moves through Aquarius. Again: we have our eyes on the future — or on outer space 🙂 Personal freedom becomes paramount.

Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius — and this planet is currently moving through Taurus, making these next two days a great time to take a look at our physical connection both to our own body and our finances — and to what is most important to us on this planet.

It’s also a great time to innovate and make changes in our lives around any physical matters that no longer serve us, or that keep us stuck in the past; we need to elevate our thinking if we want our bodies and the planet to vibrate at a higher frequency.

Ask yourself: Do I need to give my body something different to raise it to a higher vibration? When I tune in to myself, what insights does my body provide?

Where in my life have I become too rigid in connection with my body, my physical resources, or my talents? Where have I become too comfortable with those things? What is my connection to the Earth? To Nature? Do I need more physical space? More physical movement?

Also on Monday, Mercury starts to slow down again (“stationing”). It’s getting ready to come to a halt, ending its 3-week Retrograde phase, on Thursday late evening (more on that later this week…).

For the next 6 days (until Feb. 6th), we need to be patient with ourselves and others — especially if there is a connection with communication or transportation and their associated technologies. As best as you can, give yourself and others a lot of space!

This is not the best time to start anything brand-new, especially if it contains new information that needs to be processed.

We might experience delays or misunderstandings, and things tend to feel “off” or stagnant. It might be a good idea to give yourself some extra time to get ready for travel somewhere — especially if you intend to use public transportation or drive (for more details on Mercury Shadow Phases and Retrogrades, click here)

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Tuesday, February 1st:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius all day (see Monday early morning for details).

Monday night/Tuesday very early morning, at 12:46am EST, the New Moon in almost 12.5 degrees of Aquarius becomes exact; this is the beginning of a new Moon cycle.  I also recommend you watch my video on the subject.

This Lunar cycle invites us to go out there and connect (or re-connect) with “our people” – with a tribe that resonates, a cause that feels aligned with our principles and our integrity, a connection that serves a larger vision for the future, etc.

This New Moon is unique in that it takes place on the same day as Chinese New Year and marks the beginning of the Year of the Yang Water Tiger, emphasizing the importance of caution, growth, development, challenge, creation, and planning. Ask yourself: Where am I ready for a new plan? Where do I need to still implement some changes in order to move forward? 

The Tiger in Chinese Astrology represents power, prestige, and autonomy. Yang-Water is connected to flowing water, like a river, or the clouds in the sky. So you could say: when we allow the flow to guide us (in other words, when we trust our intuition), we grow stronger and can achieve more.

According to Chinese Astrology, 2022 is a great year to start a business or career goal: We are full of energy to take on a challenge and set off on an adventure.

Coming back to Western, Tropical Astrology, we have two exalted planets in this New Moon chart: Mercury (the planet of communication & how we process information) and Venus (the planet of self-worth & how we relate to others). Both of them are currently in Capricorn, and are thus asking us to be extra-mindful about connecting to a healthy sense of responsibility and self-reliance.

Mercury comes to a halt — ending its 3-week Retrograde phase — only 2.5 days after the New Moon becomes exact (on Feb. 3rd in the late evening), while Venus ends her 6-week Retrograde phase only 3 days before the New Moon becomes exact on Jan. 29th, at 3:36am EST.

When a planet changes directions, its energy will be “louder” for some days before and after that shift. Venus has been “louder” since Jan. 23rd and will continue to ask for our attention until Feb. 4th. Mercury will be exalted until Feb. 6th.

When planets end Retrograde phases, they are ready to move forward and bring to the world whatever material they have learned and integrated during the Retrograde. Ask yourself… To read the whole article and get all the Coaching Questions for this month’s New Moon, click here.

Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 10-15 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

The New Moon is also the best time to set some powerful intentions for this month’s Moon cycle. This is best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact — and definitely not during a Moon void of course phase.

That means that this month, the best time to set intentions would be any time between 12:46am and 6:01am on Tuesday morning, (Feb. 1st), and then again, from 6am Wednesday morning (Feb. 2nd) until 12:46am Thursday very early morning (Feb. 3rd) (New York Time/US Eastern Time)

If you live in a time zone other than EST (US East Coast), and converting time zones isn’t your thing, I suggest joining my Facebook Fanpage and/or following me on Twitter. I will post reminders to let you know when it is time to set your New Moon intentions 😉

For more info about Setting New Moon Intentions, click here.

Tuesday morning, at 6:01am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for 24 hours, until 6am EST (Wednesday morning). Use this intuitive time to focus on a long-term vision for your communities that involves a mature and realistic approach. As best as you can, take your time, and do your best to come from a place of integrity.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Tuesday all day until Wednesday morning ahead of time.

Wednesday, Feb. 2nd:

Wednesday, the Moon remains freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius and VoC until 6am EST (see Monday early morning & Tuesday morning for details).

Wednesday at 6am EST, the Moon moves into creative, sensitive Pisces, where it will journey until Friday late morning. This Moon placement often finds us more sensitive, intuitive, idealistic, and imaginative than normal. We also have a greater capacity for compassion, sympathy, and affection for all — but especially for those who suffer or can be regarded as the underdog.

But… that very idealism could also be our downfall at this time: We tend to see the best in everyone and everything, and when reality doesn’t match our idyllic vision, we might feel upset and even victimized by those harsh realities. A way out of this is to channel our idealism into spiritual or creative endeavors.

It’s also a great time for releasing fears — especially the ones based on a sense of separation — and experiencing “oneness”. Feelings tend to flow more freely; as best as you can, let them — in fact, “going with the flow” is the best way to go for the next couple of days.

Neptune is the ruler of Pisces — and it is currently in its own sign, making these next two days a great time to take a look at our inner spiritual connection to our “higher Self”, “Source”, “God/Goddess”.

It’s also a great time to allow all there is, as it is, and to go with the flow, following our intuitive voice as much as possible. We are being asked to tap into the “feminine” energies within ourselves so we can start to vibrate on a universal frequency.

Ask yourself: Is my “higher Self” asking for more introverted/inner love-time? If I tune in with my intuitive voice, what am I receiving? Sensing?

Where in my life have I become too disconnected from life? Love? God/Goddess? What is my connection to the spiritual realm? What about the “heart realm”? How could nature and/or animals teach me about those realms?

Do I need more downtime? More resting-time? More compassion? How might being kind to myself, and trusting the process of Life create a more loving connection with the universe?

If you haven’t set your New Moon Intentions yet, today (Wednesday) all day is still time to do so during the most potent time… If you’d like some input on how to do that, check out this article — to (re-)watch my New Moon video: click here

Wednesday late afternoon/early evening, provides an opportunity to tap into your intuitive and imaginative abilities — then focus anew on your long-term goals — so as best as you can, allow your pursuits to be guided by your intuitive knowing (Moon in Pisces sextiles Mars in Capricorn, exact at 5:33pm EST)

Wednesday evening: we feel more excited and optimistic about our connection to “The All”. We are ready to explore greater truths about our intuitive and imaginative gifts, and how in-tune we are with everything around us, making this a great time for spiritual or creative endeavors — for example, energy work, or anything that requires our intuitive side. (Moon conjuncts Jupiter in Pisces, exact at 6:57pm EST)

Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning, if we are awake at this time, we get an opportunity to be very present, to connect with others and share a new vision about the Earth, or to reinvent how we connect with “the good things in life”.

As best as you can, bring a sense of flow and faith to who you are being; allow yourself to intuitively share some progressive, new ideas about what is important to you, and things that could make your own and other people’s lives easier on a very practical level. (Moon in Pisces sextiles Uranus in Taurus, exact at 12:30am EST)

Thursday, Feb. 3rd:

Thursday, the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces all day (see Wednesday morning for details).

Thursday very early morning, if we are awake at this time, we get an opportunity to be very present; also to connect with others on a professional level. This is a great time to be receiving practical advice around our long-term goals. As best as you can, bring a sense of flow and faith to your interactions with others. (Moon in Pisces sextiles Venus in Capricorn, exact at 1:35am EST)

Thursday evening, we feel more sensitive and need to slow down a little. This is a great time for spiritual or creative endeavors. Energy work, or anything that requires our intuitive side, will work best for the next several hours. (Moon in Pisces conjuncts Neptune in Pisces, exact at 6:54pm EST)

Thursday late evening, at 11:13pm EST, Mercury comes to a halt in 24.5 degrees of Capricorn and slowly starts its direct motion, ending its 3-week Retrograde phase. As best as you can, go with the flow, keep an open mind and pay attention to anything that is in your face right now — you may need to address those issues again, when Mercury moves through its post-Shadow phase…more on that in a moment…

We are slowly ready to shift our focus back towards the outer world again, taking in new information and sharing from a new perspective.

When Mercury gets back to its regular speed (by Feb. 6th), communication and transportation will get back to normal; the same is true of any associated gadgets, vehicles, etc.

Some of us will feel the effects of this station more than others: those of us with Gemini or Virgo as our Sun- or Rising-Sign (Ascendant) — and those of us with personal planets (or angles) in 22-27 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra?  

Also on Thursday, with Mercury going direct, Mercury’s post-Shadow phase begins — lasting until Feb 23rd/24th…. as you may recall, I mentioned Mercury Shadow phases in this update a few weeks back: If you want to buy, sell or ship big-ticket items, it’s best to avoid the Shadow periods before Mercury goes retrograde, and after it goes direct.

This is especially true if the items are connected to technology, transportation (cars, plane tickets, etc.) or communication (phone, computer, iPad, etc.) Click here to read my blog on the subject.

Thursday late evening, we get an opportunity to be very present; also to connect with others and share practical advice or talk about our long-term plans. As best as you can, bring a sense of flow and faith to your interactions with others. (Moon in Pisces sextiles Mercury in Capricorn, exact at 11:55pm EST)

Friday, Feb. 4th:

Friday, the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces until 9:57am EST (see Wednesday morning for details).

From today until April 29th, all planets will be in forward motion; this indicates an accelerated time of manifestation — especially in connection with new projects or new ideas. Take advantage of those energies to make progress with any big ideas.

Ask yourself: What in my life is asking for accelerated progress? What am I wishing to manifest with the support of the Universe?

Friday early morning, at 4:41am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for a little over 5 hours, until 9:57am EST. Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to be guided by inspiration, and fully commit to a project or task that might serve you long-term. As best as you can, listen and trust the subtle messages in your heart that stir you towards success.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Friday early morning until morning ahead of time.

Friday morning, an opportune Mars/Jupiter aspect becomes exact at 8:38am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday evening on, and it will remain strong until next week, Tuesday evening (Feb 8th). This aspect is an opportunity for us to tap into our optimism, enthusiasm and sense of expansion. We are more likely to connect with others in an active and fun way.

We feel stronger, more assertive, and more straightforward — and this goes over well with others. As with all opportunities in life, this one is not simply handed to us, we have to make something of it.

Ask yourself: What immediate action would help create expansive and compassionate collaborations filled with mutual understanding? What perspectives or attitudes would support a heart-centered and sustainable outcome with my long-term goals?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (MC) or any personal planets in 6-10 degrees of Capricorn, Pisces, Taurus, or Scorpio? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aries or Sagittarius (Mars is the ruler of Aries; Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius)

Friday, at 9:57am EST, the Moon moves into pioneering, fast-paced Aries, where it will journey until Sunday early evening. Life is an adventure, we’re more open to new ideas, and have great enthusiasm for new projects. Patience is certainly not our strong suit at this time, but we can decide quickly, and act immediately.

Our independence and dynamism are important to us right now, so we may find it hard to be disciplined or accept advice at this time; in general, our responses to others tend to be more assertive or even aggressive. If you find your foot tapping, try hitting the gym, or finding other ways to burn off the body’s excess energy.

Friday afternoon, a Sun/Saturn alignment in 16 degrees of Aquarius becomes exact at 2:05pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday early morning on, and it will remain strong until next week, Monday evening (Feb. 7th). This alignment brings a more serious tone to our commitments with our long-term goals — it’s a time when we are called upon to “get real”.

This is especially true for future visions that require diligence and self-discipline, but also applies to anything that requires consistency and a mature approach. We are motivated by the desire to manifest tangible results. We are able to focus and work hard right now, especially if we have a vision in mind that serves a greater good; we welcome a sense of discipline, structure, and order.

Recommended at this time: making new commitments to previously-held visions, taking care of our responsibilities, making careful use of anything that’s within our control.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 13-19 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio? If so, you may feel the effects of this alignment more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Capricorn  (the Sun rules Leo; Saturn rules Capricorn).

Saturday, Feb. 5th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries all day (see Friday late morning for details). 

Saturday, very early morning, starts out with lots of energy, and brings a strong desire for accomplishment, but we need to adjust and innovate. On the one hand, we are invited to take actions towards building solid foundations for our long-term goals. Some helpful questions you could ask yourself: What benefits might I reap from taking cautious actions and moving at a realistic pace?

On the other hand, we have this need to make time for personal desires and needs; here, you could ask yourself: What does my inner teenager require to be happy at this time? Flexibility is key 😉 (Moon in Aries squares Mars in Capricorn, exact at 1:27am EST)

Also on Saturday, very early morning, there is lots of potential for healing around family, the “mother archetype”, home, and our past in general. We may feel more sensitive and insecure about what we identify with, and around our ability to be assertive; this gives us the opportunity to give ourselves some compassion, acceptance and nurturing in the face of our sensitivities and limitations. (Moon conjuncts Chiron in Aries, exact at 3:05am EST)

Saturday morning, we are invited to make adjustments and find creative solutions around personal desires and needs, versus our professional connections and the long-term value we perceive in them. As best as you can, allow yourself to make space for both; flexibility and adaptability are key if we mean to move forward with our plans and projects… (Moon in Aries squares Venus in Capricorn, exact at 7:56am EST)

Saturday after 10am EST (and especially from 5:17pm on), it is time to start taking actions on your New Moon intentions. If you set Intentions on Feb. 1st or 2nd — after the New Moon became exact on Tuesday — today will be the best time to take relevant actions.

If you wrote your intentions down, go back and take another look at what came through intuitively. If you didn’t write anything down, get quiet for a moment and check in with yourself: What actions are calling to me?

Saturday afternoon, we get an opportunity to take actions on our personal goals, in a very concrete way and bring a new level of focus and authenticity to our future visions.  (Moon in Aries sextiles Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 3:22pm EST) – post at 1:25pm EST

Sunday, Feb. 6th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries until 5:52pm EST (see Friday late morning for details).

Sunday morning, a challenging Mars/Chiron aspect becomes exact at 7:57am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday evening on, and it will remain strong until next week, Thursday evening (Feb. 10th). This aspect invites us to stretch and grow beyond what we thought was possible in regards to our masculine energies. It requires a creative approach and an ability to see our insecurities around anger or self-assertion as a part of being human.

This aspect also challenges us to see our own attachments and aversions as a normal, perhaps even valid, part of being human. That way, should we choose to express desire or anger (or even contempt or disgust), such expressions will feel natural and organic, rather than something that provokes shame.

We may experience situations that call forth our initiative and independence — but may not feel confident that we can rise to the challenge, let alone follow through. When the challenge comes, do your very best to leap into action and experience the excitement that comes with stepping out of the familiar — you could also ask yourself: What would my hero do?

We may also experience triggers that are connected to past wounds from childhood. Take this as an opportunity to grow and allow yourself to notice (rather than judge) your reactions.

Ask yourself: How old am I, when I react to my triggers? What if there was no shame in my feeling angry? No matter how strong the feeling? What if I could connect with the part of me that got triggered and see it as valid and deserving of my love and understanding? How might a compassionate approach support me next time around?

Those of us who have any of our personal planets (or our Ascendant) in 6-13 degrees of Capricorn, Aries, Cancer, or Libra will feel most affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aries (Mars is the ruler of Aries)

Sunday early afternoon, at 12:21pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for 5.5 hours, until 5:52pm EST. Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments and find creative ways to work with the energies at play: On the one hand, as best as you can, follow your inner compass and take care of your own needs; on the other hand, deepen your authentic connection to whatever you are building long-term.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Sunday early afternoon until the early evening ahead of time.

Sunday at 5:52pm EST, the Moon moves into steady, peaceful Taurus, where it will journey until next week, Wednesday early morning (Feb. 9th). We love all physical comforts, prefer consistency, and would rather stick with what we know works well. In other words: change is not our favorite thing and “rushing things” goes against our grain.

What is our favorite thing for the next two days? It’s probably slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses 😉

Also, on Sunday, Mercury resumes its normal pace through the sky, ending its station. Communication and transportation are now back to “normal” as are any associated gadgets, vehicles, etc. New ideas and information received during the Mercury Retrograde phase (Jan. 14th – Feb. 3rd) can now be reviewed.

Ask yourself: What did I learn about my affiliations with like-minded people? What needed to be addressed with regards to any group experiences, humanitarian causes, or technology? What did I learn about my unique ability to make a difference in my communities or networks? What did I learn about my long-term goals, my aspirations? Where are my limitations? Where does my expertise lie?

What am I ready to bring to the world from all those realizations? What felt most in alignment with my inner core? 

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Feb. 7th): the Moon remains in steady, peaceful Taurus all day (see Sunday early evening for details); in the late morning, the Moon in Taurus sextiles Jupiter in Pisces, exact at 10:58am EST; it trines Mars in Capricorn, exact at 2:12pm EST; it then conjuncts Uranus in Taurus, exact at 3:22pm EST; and it also trines Venus in Capricorn, exact at 7pm EST; last but not least, Venus also ends her Station phase on Monday. More about all the details in next week’s forecast : )

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January 24th – 30th

by Sonja Francis | Jan 23, 2022 | Astrological Forecasts

The Realm of All That Can Be Seen & Held

This week’s headline items: Mars changes signs from Sagittarius to Capricorn on Monday morning; the last Quarter Moon in Scorpio becomes exact on Tuesday morning; Mercury (still moving backward due to its retrograde) re-enters Capricorn on Tuesday late evening; the Balsamic Moon phase begins on Friday evening; on Saturday early morning, Venus comes to halt and goes direct, ending her 6-week Retrograde phase and beginning her post-Shadow period; Uranus ends its Station phase (in Taurus) on Sunday, and will no longer be retrograde.

There will be four Moon VoC phases this week: Monday early evening (for almost 6 hours); Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning (for a little over 2 hours); Friday afternoon (for a little over 14 hours); and Sunday late evening (for 5 hours).

Before we get to this week’s forecast, I’d like to mention:

If you missed my Forecasting Forum last week, and still would like to learn how to align yourself with the current Moon Nodes in Taurus-Scorpio, feel free to get the mp4-video presentation “Moon Nodes in Taurus-Scorpio 2022/23” — and see how this relates to your own Birth Chart.

• • How can you best use the Moon Node transit between now and July 2023?
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  • What old traumas are you looking to release or become aware of, over the next 18 months? What feels disempowering and no longer relevant? What needs to be transformed, so you can thrive and feel abundant?
  • How will this planetary shift impact people with planets or points/angles in Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, or Aquarius?

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Star Members: check your email for the link to the mp4-video recording and enjoy watching it! I sent it out on Jan. 22nd late evening.

Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, January 24th:

Monday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra until 10:57pm EST. The energy of the Libra Moon helps us be naturally courteous and diplomatic; we are more polite at this time, as we seek the approval of others.

We very much want to maintain equal, fair relationships at this time, and are therefore open to making compromises and negotiating. Today is a great time for mediation — but our need for peace and accompanying aversion to direct conflict could pull us to “yes” more easily than we might like.

We may also be able to see both sides of the equation so well that we can’t make decisions. As best as you can, find an inner balance with this and communicate what needs to be said with grace and charm — even if it’s “No” 😉 One last quick note: this is also a great time for anything to do with visual arts.

Monday at 7:53am EST, Mars changes signs from optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius to ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn where it will journey until March 6th.

For those 6 weeks, we tend to feel more determined, goal-oriented, and focused. We are not afraid to work hard on attainable goals so that we can see tangible results.

Our drive to succeed is quite strong, especially when we feel a need for physical and material security — that is, in the realm of all that can be seen and held. Our self-control tends to be quite strong around the expression of “drives” — things like anger, energy, ambition, and sexuality — in fact, with Mars in Capricorn we are at our least impulsive, with a powerful need to stay in control.

Because we have such a strong sense of responsibility, we need to be careful not to start using work to hide from others. Anger can easily get channeled into our work as well. As best as you can, be kind to yourself, remember we all do the best we can; there is no need for extra pressure.

If you have an Aries Sun-sign or Rising-sign, you are going to feel more focused and determined. You may want to get down to business. If you are a Capricorn Sun-sign or Rising sign, you will feel quite energized for the next 6 weeks. Channeling this energy into physical exercise or a project might be advisable.

Monday early evening, at 5:10pm EST, we enter a  Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for almost 6 hours, until 10:57pm EST. Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments and find creative ways to work with the energies at play: On the one hand, as best as you can, collaborate with others and play nice, on the other hand, be authentic and truthful about what you want to build long-term.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Monday evening ahead of time.

Monday, at 10:57pm EST, the Moon moves into passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio, where it will journey until Thursday very early morning. We feel things deeply and have “X-Ray Vision” and “Bullshit-Smelling Abilities”.

Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us at this time; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as flat-out dishonest. Once we feel safe trusting someone, we want to merge with them, preferably forever… as long as our trust is never betrayed.

The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power. This occurs by a process of subtraction — it urges us to let go of whatever disempowers us. It’s thus an excellent time to look at “old” fears, limiting habits, or emotional attachments, especially those stemming from past traumas.

Moon in Scorpio tends to run right over ambiguity — it’s “in or out”, “with us or against us”, “love me or leave me”. It can therefore be stormy — a cold winter storm, or a torrid tropical storm of passion, depending on how we “work” the energies 🙂

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Tuesday, Jan. 25th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day (see Monday late evening for details).

Tuesday morning, at 8:41am EST, the last Quarter Moon in 5.5 degrees of Scorpio becomes exact. The Moon in deep-feeling Scorpio is making a challenging aspect to the Sun in emotionally detached Aquarius. This may bring up some challenges. However, it also energizes us to look at what needs to be completed — and what needs to be changed.

This Moon phase brings us closer to Feb. 1st, which will bring us to the New Moon in Aquarius. During the last Quarter Moon, we are better served by reviewing those projects we began around the last New Moon — in this case, that would be the New Moon from Jan. 2nd — as opposed to launching new ones.

Out of those projects, what needs last-minute adjustments? What did you discover since Jan. 2nd? What did it mean for you?

As best as you can, find creative solutions for anything that comes up (whether internally, or with others).

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 3-8 degrees of Scorpio, Aquarius, Leo, or Taurus? If so, you are more affected by this month’s last Quarter Moon. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer since the Sun rules Leo and the Moon rules Cancer.

Tuesday late evening, at 10:05pm EST, Mercury re-enters ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn (due to its current Retrograde phase). It will journey there until Feb. 14th. Mercury journeyed through Capricorn already once before: from Dec. 13th until Jan. 2nd.

Think back to that time — especially from Dec. 29th until Jan. 2nd: What conversations need to be revisited from that time? What did you communicate to others? What came up in your business dealings with others? How about with your inner dialog? What long-term decisions did you make?

Until Feb. 3rd (while Mercury is still in its Retrograde phase) this placement offers us a chance to re-evaluate our long-term goals and aspirations and how we want to show up, out there in the world (within current social structures). This is an internal process — a chance to go within and see what feels most in alignment with our inner core.

This is also an optimal time to catch up on unfinished business, repair what’s not working, and reconnect with people, places, or things that bring us closer to our desired status in the world.

In general, this is a time when our minds like to make concrete plans for the future. A systematic, practical approach to reaching our goals is now favored; we are good at focusing on practical matters and getting down to the essentials.

We do not waste any words at this time — what we say is truthful and to the point. We see reality very clearly now — and it might not look as rosy as we thought. As best as you can, use this time to get in touch with what’s real in your life — without going down the “rabbit hole” of pessimistic inadequacy 😉

Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini or Virgo? If so, you will be more serious and possibly more eager to accomplish concrete goals. Do you have your Ascendent or Sun-sign in Capricorn? If so, you will most likely feel more chatty for the next 3 weeks.

Wednesday, Jan. 26th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day (see Monday late evening for details).

Wednesday very early morning, we feel a need to focus on our commitments to our online and local communities, but also a need for deep, authentic — even intimate — connections to others. As best as you can, make adjustments and watch out for becoming rigid, stressed, or anxious. Ask yourself: What if I took just 5% of the pressure off? What if I approached my connections out there in the world 5% less seriously? (Moon in Scorpio squares Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 12:42am EST)

Wednesday late morning: we are likely to experience a sense of ease and flow but may need to slow down and allow our feelings to come through. A gentle approach is best. We feel good when coming from the heart and making deeper connections with others. Being open to receiving, trusting the process, and going with the flow will be very helpful! (Moon in Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces, exact at 11:47am EST)

Wednesday evening, we feel good about making deeper connections; we’ll have an opportunity to become fully committed to a project or task, something that might serve us long-term. (Moon in Scorpio sextiles Pluto in Capricorn, exact at 9:10pm EST)

Wednesday night/Thursday very early morning, at 12:28am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for a little over 2 hours until 2:34am EST. If you are awake during this intuitive time, use it as an opportunity to connect with others on an authentic level — and to get some clarity about your long-term commitments. What might become possible if you let yourself trust others and connect with them to share practical advice or talk about your long-term plans?

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Wednesday night ahead of time.

Thursday, Jan. 27th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio and VoC until 2:34am EST (see Monday late evening and Wednesday night for details).

Thursday at 2:34am EST, the Moon moves into optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius, where it will journey until Saturday early morning. We’re strongly motivated to explore and learn. We’re not likely to be big fans of routine — diversity and new adventures work best at this time — we’re also physically restless and need to burn that off with activity and physical exercise.

We tend to feel more open, optimistic, and inspired — but we also have a high degree of independence — and taking these two influences together means we’d rather inspire others to do things our way, as opposed to issuing or obeying orders. Inspiring others could come easier than normal, as we can see the bigger picture, leaving us confident that others will agree with us, once they see what we see.

As best as you can, speak your truth without assuming that everyone is on the same page as you. Improvisation works well for us at this time, as we are spontaneous and love living on the edge — just watch out you aren’t overdoing or overstating things.

Thursday afternoon provides an opportunity to connect and collaborate with like-minded people, have an adventure, or simply do something that gets you excited about the future. (Moon in Sagittarius sextiles Sun in Aquarius, exact at 3:47pm EST)

Thursday late afternoon/early evening, we might find ourselves wanting to explore a new healing modality for body, mind, and heart, aimed at renewing our enthusiasm for life. We are capable of being compassionate and forgiving with ourselves at this time — and a gentle and holistic approach is best. (Moon in Sagittarius trines Chiron in Aries, exact at 5:50pm EST)

Thursday evening, we experience a need for inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice. Making this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the desire to mentally explore and go beyond what we already know — and on the other hand, the need for breakthroughs or change connected to the physical plane.

We need to ask ourselves here: What might become possible if I got 5% more comfortable with being uncomfortable? Or 5% more comfortable embracing uncertainty? (Moon in Sagittarius quincunxes Uranus in Taurus, exact at 8:43pm EST)

Friday, Jan. 28th:

Friday, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius all day (see Thursday very early morning for details).

Friday afternoon, at 2:00pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for a little over 14 hours until 4:09am EST (Saturday early morning). As best you can, honor both your need for adventure and exploration of life and your need to go within and get quiet. You may also feel a pull between introvert and extrovert, or simply fast and slow.

Tune in for a moment and see if you need to take a break or at least slow down a little. As best as you can, be compassionate and kind with yourself.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Friday afternoon until Saturday early morning ahead of time.

Friday evening, around 6pm EST, the Balsamic Moon phase begins when the Moon reaches 24º of Sagittarius. This lasts until next week, Monday night/Tuesday very early morning, when the New Moon in Aquarius becomes exact (more on that next week… however, feel free to watch my New Moon video now — click here.

We are being asked to slow down and get quiet, so we can listen to our inner sensing/intuition. For some of us, this might be a stretch. As best as you can: stay grounded, take a deep breath, and exhale any tensions. Rather than starting something brand-new, put all that energy into completing existing projects or processes.

This is also a great time for letting go of whatever no longer serves us. What if you could hear the voice of your inner wisdom? What might it be saying?

Friday late evening, an opportune Sun/Chiron becomes exact at 9:57pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Wednesday evening on, and it will remain strong until Sunday evening. This aspect is an opportunity for self-healing that could support our vision for the future and bring us into better alignment with our physical and emotional bodies.

We all have flaws, wounds, insecurities. The more we can open up to that being ok for ourselves, the less judgmental we will be with others. This is also a great time to recognize that our so-called flaws and insecurities have become some of our best assets and strengths — how might this be true for you?

Until Sunday evening, as best as you can, practice gentleness; be kind to yourself and others. Again, remember: an opportunity is an opening, a glimpse of new possibilities — so “opportunities” are not simply handed to us, tied up with a bow — we have to “take” them, and make something of them. What will you do with this particular opportunity?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 7-11 degrees of Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, or Sagittarius? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo (the Sun rules Leo).

Friday late evening, a Mercury/Pluto alignment in almost 27 degrees of Capricorn becomes exact at 11:16pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Wednesday evening on, and it will remain strong until Feb. 14th. This is the second time within the last four weeks that we are experiencing this alignment, due to Mercury’s Retrograde phase; the first time was Dec. 29th – Jan. 1st.

Think back to that time: What did you communicate to others at that time — and how? What came up in a powerful way? Did you get a chance to empower yourself and others? What was your inner dialog all about?

This alignment will happen again (for a third time) on Feb. 11th, but we will continue to feel this connection from now until Feb. 14th; during it, an all-or-nothing attitude is very likely.

We have tremendous mental focus — which could tip into obsession. Choose love over fear whenever possible. Connect to the things you feel passionate about — and connect to others, empowering them with your passions. As best as you can, choose your words carefully — if possible, speak from that deeply connected and empowered place.

Here are some questions you can ask yourself: What fears or concerns do I need to let go of, to communicate more powerfully and with passion?

Am I living my life from a place of wanting to protect myself from long-term harm or worst-case scenarios? Or with an open heart, feeling empowered in my daily choices?

If you answered “yes” (or “sometimes”) to the first question, ask yourself: Am I ready to let go of thinking or obsessing about worst-case scenarios? Am I ready to trust the process and give myself permission to grieve any losses and let go of the urge to protect myself at any cost?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in the following placements: 24-29 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra? Or 0 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio? If so, you may feel more connected to this alignment. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo, or Scorpio (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Pluto rules Scorpio).

Saturday, Jan. 29th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius and VoC until 4:09am EST (see Thursday very early morning for details). 

Saturday very early morning, at 3:46am EST,  Venus comes to a halt at 11 degrees of Capricorn— turning direct after having been retrograde since Dec. 19th. Whether by Sun-sign or Ascendant, Taurus and Libra people will feel a sense of relief as Venus starts speeding up again (Venus will still be moving slower until Feb. 7th), helping us integrate the realizations of the past six weeks. This will lead to a greater sense of alignment between our inner values and outer experience around relationships and finance.

The period immediately before and after a planet’s Retrograde phase is referred to as the “shadow phase”; at these times, the planet travels once more through the degrees of a sign that it had already passed through before and during its Retrograde phase. Venus is usually in its shadow for about four weeks prior to a retrograde, and for almost five weeks after.

In this case, Venus will be in her post Shadow phase until March 1st; this is territory she already visited during the Retrograde phase and the post-Shadow phase. Come March 1st, when she reaches 25º15′ of Capricorn again, she will finally go beyond where she has been traveling since mid-November.

Between now and March 1st, we have a chance to go over all that we have learned internally in the past 6 weeks, and then apply it to our external reality. This is a chance to address anything that we have reassessed around our values, our relationships (including business relationships or long-term goals), and our gifts and talents.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 10-26 degrees of Capricorn, Aries, Cancer, or Libra? Do you have your Sun-sign or Rising-sign in Libra or Taurus? If so, you will be more affected by this Shadow phase over the next 5 weeks.

Saturday, at 4:09am EST, the Moon moves into ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn, where it will journey until next week, Monday early morning (Jan. 31st). We tend to be more realistic, serious, cautious; this can support practical endeavors and financial matters.

Our ambition surges and brings with it a need for structure and planning; when you add in the pragmatism this aspect supports, you can see how this could be a very productive time for business and long-term goals. Our reputation becomes very important to us.

As best as you can during this aspect, avoid “should-ing” on yourself. Take the pressure off, perhaps by saying “I am doing the best I can and that’s all I can ever do” 😉

Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn — and it will be transiting through Aquarius until March 2023, making this a great time to take a look at our visions for humanity and at things we would like to accomplish long-term within our communities (in-person or online).

It’s also a great time to take a more serious look at our various networks and connections to like-minded people; as best as you can, be authentic about your affiliations: Do they truly resonate with your personal vision for the future — as it stands now, rather than what it was 5 or 10 years ago?

Does participation in those groups or networks align with who you are now, and with where you see yourself 5 years from now? What do you truly want to commit yourself to?

Sunday, Jan. 30th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn all day (see Saturday early morning for details).

Sunday afternoon,  a challenging Sun/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 2:32pm EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Thursday morning on, and it will remain strong until next week, Wednesday evening (Feb. 2nd). This aspect asks us to stretch a little. We can’t expect much of anything this week… expect the unexpected!

Future visions and humanitarian causes — especially those connected to like-minded people — are quite likely to experience disruption, calling for flexibility and creative solutions.

During this transit, we feel a great need to make progress, as we feel quite restless — maybe even anxious — but if we’re unclear on what is in our best interest, we might focus on things that don’t serve us in the long run.

As best as you can, go with the flow and stay open to experiencing something new and wonderfully unexpected; if you can, put off making major decisions for the time being… “haste makes waste” during this aspect 😉

You can think of this as “reorganizing” time — like rearranging your furniture — try not to resist the reorganization. Enjoy the ride… and remember: it only feels uncomfortable because it’s new and different. Could you allow yourself to be comfortable with being uncomfortable?


Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 8-14 degrees of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, or Scorpio? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aquarius or Leo (the Sun rules Leo; Uranus rules Aquarius).

Sunday late evening, at 11:44pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for 5 hours until 4:43am EST (Monday early morning). Use this intuitive time to focus on long-term successes. We might get a little obsessed with a project or task — as best as you can, take breaks and don’t forget to practice a little self-care 😉

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan all of Sunday late evening until next week, Monday early morning ahead of time.

Also, on Sunday, Uranus resumes its normal pace through the sky, ending its station (now in direct motion). What has come up in the last four weeks around radical change (financial or otherwise) and freedom around self-worth issues? How are you doing with honoring your own individuality or idiosyncrasies?

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Jan. 31st): Venus is exalted (stations) all week; the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn and VoC until 4:43am EST; at which time, the Moon moves into freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius, where it will journey until next week, Wednesday morning (Feb. 2nd); and Mercury starts to stations again, getting ready to end its Retrograde phase (on Jan. 3rd). More about all the details in next week’s forecast : )

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January 17th – 23rd

by Sonja Francis | Jan 16, 2022 | Astrological Forecasts

Greater Emotional Responsibility & Self-Alignment

This week’s headline items: Uranus’ Station has us feeling its energies at a greater intensity all week. On Monday, the Full Moon in Cancer becomes exact, and Mercury’s Station phase ends. On Tuesday, Uranus goes direct — ending its Retrograde — and the Moon Nodes switch from Gemini/Sagittarius to Taurus/Scorpio. On Wednesday, the Sun changes signs from Capricorn to Aquarius and Venus starts to slow down (station), slowly coming to the end of her Retrograde phase. Last but not least, on Sunday, Venus’ station intensifies as the planet slows down even further.

There will be three Moon VoC phases this week: Monday evening (for a little over 4 hours); Thursday very early morning (for almost 6 hours); and Saturday afternoon (for almost 2.5 hours).

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Now, this week’s Forecast…

Monday, January 17th:

Monday, the Moon remains in protective, nurturing Cancer until 11:03pm EST. With this Moon placement, we are more sensitive to what people say to (and about) us, so be kind to yourself and others. Emotional safety is important to us at this time: We like connecting to the familiar, home or family becomes our sanctuary.

Nurture yourself and others, but remember: Make sure your glass is filled before letting others drink from it — otherwise we might start resenting others for draining our energies.

Monday evening, at 6:48pm EST, the Moon opposes the Sun in almost 28 degrees of Cancer. The entrance of the Moon into Cancer late in the morning of Jan. 15th began the energetic build-up towards this Full Moon. Relationships of all kinds are highlighted during this time — but with this Full Moon, there is a particularly strong emphasis on family- and business-relationships. If you are already a Member of my online community, feel free to click here and watch my Full Moon video for more details.

Lots of planets are involved in this Full Moon chart — Mercury and Venus are both Retrograde, while Uranus is exalted, and will come to a halt only 15.5 hours after the Full Moon becomes exact. Neptune supports the integration of the Full Moon polarity, while Pluto intensifies it; Saturn (the ruler of Capricorn) aligns with Mercury in Aquarius, and both square an exalted Uranus in Taurus… and all play an important role, so buckle up! More about the specifics in regards to all of these planets in a moment.

But first, let’s talk about this month’s Full Moon: This Lunation shows us how well we are doing with self-care and any issues connected to family or home — and also where we are in connection to greater emotional responsibility and self-alignment.

Ask yourself: What’s my relationship to self-care and where do I feel most “at home”? What’s my understanding of my emotional needs? How might an emotional connection to myself and loved ones be of benefit to me? How might it shift my priorities?

Cancer is the first of the water signs and is therefore emotional and mercurial (like a river or a stream). Feelings are real, but may not always seem rational… until we can identify the underlying, unmet need connected to a particular feeling.

We all have needs — a need for love or approval, for control (or for not feeling out of control — this can also show up as our need for autonomy and independence), for safety and security, for human connection (or a heart connection) to a living being.

Our feelings reflect whether our needs are being met. Feeling happy, peaceful, and open indicates that our needs are being met. When we feel “negative emotions” (e.g. stressed, depressed, angry/frustrated, etc.) it’s clear that at least one important need is not being met.

If you are feeling any of the latter emotions, ask yourself: Which of my needs is not being met at this time? Am I lacking (and therefore “wanting”) approval, love, control, safety, or security? Am I wanting to feel connected, closer, or do I want to be separate? And whichever one it is, could I let go of “wanting” that, just for this “now-moment”? 

In other words, could I let go of the idea that I am lacking something? Would I? In other words, am I willing to let go, just as best as I can, just for right now? When? (This last question is an invitation to let go right here, right now).

By the way, if you enjoyed those questions, or are intrigued, they come from The Sedona Method – a set of processes I use extensively in my coaching work, that is very subtle and powerful. For more info about my Coaching-Healing sessions, click here.

Now, let’s take a look at the polarities involved with this Full Moon… to read the whole Full Moon article and get access to all the Coaching Questions in writing, click here.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following placements: 26-29 degrees of Cancer, Capricorn, Aries, and Libra or 0 degrees of Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius, or Taurus? If so, you are more affected by this month’s Full Moon. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

Also on Monday evening, at 6:48pm EST as the Full Moon becomes exact, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for a little over 4 hours, until 11:03pm EST. You may be feeling a need for the familiar and comfortable, for emotional connection and the nurturing of a safe home life — while also experiencing a desire to accomplish career goals, worldly accomplishments and success, and even worldly status. Use this intuitive time to balance those needs.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan all of Monday evening ahead of time.

Monday late evening, at 11:03pm EST, the Moon moves into fun and attention-loving Leo, where it will journey until Thursday morning. We may lack objectivity and struggle with backing down or compromising. We all love to be admired — or at the very least acknowledged — for our greatness 🙂

So hand out some compliments — let people know how proud you are of them, tell them how much you love them. Come from the heart in this and all other things… be honest and authentic, as best you can. Fun, games, and romance are a big part of this energy as well. You might also enjoy spending time with little ones.

If there are no “outer children” around, how about getting in touch with your “inner child” — it’s definitely easier for the next two days. What are you most grateful for today? What would be heaps and heaps of fun? What would be so much fun, you let out a tiny squeak, just thinking of it?

Also, on Monday, Mercury resumes its normal pace through the sky, ending its Station — but moving backward through the sky, as seen from Earth (that’s what “retrograde” refers to).

We have a chance to do some internal work on any thinking and/or communication issues that came up over the last couple of weeks — especially those connected to like-minded people, groups, and networks (locally or online). How can you stay curious and open-minded about thoughts that come through from your inner genius? How might you honor your own unique thoughts?

You can also ask yourself: What needs to be addressed with regards to any group experiences, humanitarian causes, or technology? What do I need to learn about my affiliations with like-minded people over the next 8 days? If I knew I actually could make a difference, where would I begin?

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Tuesday, Jan. 18th:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day (see Monday late evening for details).

Tuesday early morning, an opportune Mercury/Chiron aspect becomes exact (at 5:04am EST) for the second time in the last 8 days, due to the Mercury Retrograde phase. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday (Jan. 7th), and it will remain strong until this Thursday morning. We have an opportunity to bring healing energy to our concrete minds and to our thoughts. We also have a chance to heal insecurities in our verbal, in-person, social media, or email interactions.

We are better able now to tune out that automatic/critical inner voice, in favor of more loving and compassionate structures for thinking and communicating. By bringing love and understanding to our thinking processes, we have a chance to move beyond entrenched habits, like “impatient self-talk”, or the use of aggressive language (swear words for example).

Here are a few good “chew toys” for your mind at this time: What was your family’s attitude towards communication? Toward speaking up for yourself? What if you tried a kinder approach for a bit? Does your inner dialog really have to repeat what they said when you were 3 or 5 years old? What if you tried using a gentler voice for the next ten minutes or so?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 7-11 degrees of Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, or Sagittarius? If so, you may be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini or Virgo (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo).

Tuesday late morning, at 10:27am EST,  Uranus comes to a halt in almost 11 degrees of Taurus, turning direct again after its 5-month retrograde phase. We’ve had 5 months to re-evaluate certain things: humanitarian goals, group causes, issues around freedom (possibly financial freedom). We’ve also reflected on our vision for the future, and where the obstacles to that vision might lie.

We are now ready to take into the world all that we have learned over the last 5 months and make some progress. Uranus is the archetype of revolutionary change, daring us to think way, way outside of the box.

Uranus will be back to its usual speed by Jan. 30th; at that point, you could say it’s “change or be changed” — change is inevitable, so it might as well be change that you’ve chosen consciously.

We may find that we disagree with other people’s values. We may be restless, even anxious, and therefore feel pressure to act (or react) regarding others — these feelings could also be connected to financial decisions or partnerships.

Note that Uranus also rules electronics, technology and the internet; these may all be influenced by the planet’s slower movement.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 9-13 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, or Aquarius?. If so, you felt this station phase quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aquarius (Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius).

Tuesday, at 2:50pm EST, the Moon Nodes switch from Gemini/Sagittarius to Taurus/Scorpio; they will remain in those signs until July 17th, 2023! The last time the Moon Nodes were in these particular signs was back in April 2003 – December 2004.

The transiting Moon Nodes show us what our Soul’s Journey currently requires on the collective and personal levels — let’s take a closer look at what this means:

The goal of the collective Soul’s journey is to balance and integrate two apparently opposite energies: the honoring of the physical, material realm (symbolized by Taurus), and our ability to transform what was traumatic or disempowering with an open heart and use it as inner fuel, making it a strength, learning about the cycles of life: endings and beginnings of all kind (linked to Scorpio).

This will take looking closely at the balance between our honoring our physical, material needs and our quest for emotional authenticity and empowering connections.

This is also about being more conscious about our Shadow issues and traumas from the past. It’s important to realize that the Scorpio urge to “go deeper” is essential for our ability to understand the darker parts of our psyche; in terms of balancing these energies, that same urge plays a crucial role in how we connect with others and share our gift and talents (Taurus).

For the next 18 months, ask yourself: How am I doing with owning previously denied or rejected parts of myself? What parts of myself still operate from survival strategies? Where am I still left feeling disempowered in my life?

To get a more personal interpretation, we also need to take a look at the House placement of that Taurus/Scorpio polarity in our own birth charts, as well as the ruling planets of those signs involved… we cover the houses in a webinar (I will include a link at the end of this article).

In Taurus, the North Node invites us to make an effort to…click here to read the whole article on the subject!

Wednesday, Jan. 19th:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo all day (see Monday late evening for details).

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PLEASE NOTE we’ll talk about the Moon Nodes in Taurus/Scorpio (Jan. 18th, 2022 – July 17th, 2023) — in relationship to our own birth charts. The Moon Nodes represent our Soul’s Journey – collectively and individually speaking.

To ask a question in advance; please email me by Jan. 21st,… and if I don’t have it yet, send me a copy of your Birth Chart (If you have done a Reading or Coaching-Healing session with me in the past, or if you have already emailed me a copy of your chart, I will have it. If none of this applies to you, send me a pdf of your birth chart).

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Wednesday late evening, at 9:39pm EST, the Sun changes signs from practical, cautious, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn to freedom-loving, forward-thinking, and objective Aquarius, where it will journey until February 18th. For the next four weeks, we have advancement and progress in our hearts.

We want to get off the beaten path, leaving behind old and outdated ways of thinking and doing, throwing off personal and social conditioning, those restrictions, limitations, and inhibitions that may once have felt safe, but now feel constraining.

Our idealism runs strong, but we can have some fixed ideas about how we want to accomplish these ideals although we are open to new ideas in theory, in practice, we may actually be quite stubborn. Finally, we are also definitely more aware of the impact each individual has on the whole of society.

All this is especially true if you are a Leo or Aquarius Sun-sign or Rising-sign. As an Aquarius, you will feel a good dose of confidence and playfulness in the next four weeks; as a Leo, you are more objective than usual working towards a vision for the future might be just the thing for you to do.

Also, on Wednesday, Venus starts to slow down again (station) — the planet’s movement through the sky appears from Earth to be slowing down; it’s actually getting ready to come to a halt (and moving direct) on Jan. 29th. The station brings all relationship, self-worth and financial issues to the forefront.

This stationing period lasts until Feb. 7th, bringing into focus what we do and don’t have; until then, we are more aware of our relationships and finances or the lack thereof. This forces us to look at who we value (including ourselves) and at what is truly important to us long-term. It’s important to pay attention now — when Venus goes direct again, we’ll get a chance to address and resolve all these issues.

Is your Sun sign or Ascendant in Taurus or Libra? Or do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 10-14 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries or Libra? If so, you will feel a stronger connection to this Venus station.

Thursday, Jan. 20th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo until 9:02am EST (see Monday late evening for details).

Thursday very early morning, at 3:15am EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for almost 6 hours, until 9:02am EST. Use this intuitive time to get excited about an adventure: you have an opportunity to connect, explore, and become part of something exciting.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Thursday very early morning until the late morning ahead of time.

Thursday, at 9:02am EST, the Moon moves into detail-oriented, practical Virgo, where it will journey until Saturday early evening; turning our focus toward the practical and wholesome. We are generous with our time/services and we love to help others. We also have a fondness for science and anything that makes sense in our world — things and knowledge we can apply and use.

Health might also come into focus at this time. We notice the parts that make up the whole; this is a great time to see if our daily routines (eating, work, self-care, etc.) align with our long-term goals.

Thursday evening, calls for some inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice. Making this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the desire to connect with like-minded people in connection with humanitarian causes — and on the other hand, the need to tend to our daily routines or health routines.  (Moon in Virgo quincunxes Mercury in Aquarius, exact at 8:55pm EST)

Friday, Jan. 21st:

Friday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo all day (see Thursday morning for details).

Friday all day and Saturday until 10:30am EST, is your last chance to register for the Forecasting Forum, live tomorrow, Saturday at 11:30am EST/4:30pm London-time. Registration includes access to the mp4-video recording of the live event!

PLEASE NOTE we’ll talk about the Moon Nodes in Taurus/Scorpio (Jan. 18th, 2022 – July 17th, 2023) — in relationship to our own birth charts. The Moon Nodes represent our Soul’s Journey – collectively and individually speaking.

To ask a question in advance; please email me by Jan. 21st at midnight EST,… and if I don’t have it yet, send me a copy of your Birth Chart (If you have done a Reading or Coaching-Healing session with me in the past, or if you have already emailed me a copy of your chart, I will have it. If none of this applies to you, send me a pdf of your birth chart).

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Friday very early morning, calls for some inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice. Making this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the desire to heal our relationship with the inner masculine (assertiveness/anger, leadership, taking actions) — and on the other, the need to tend to our daily work or health routines. (Moon in Virgo quincunxes Chiron in Aries, exact at 1:53am EST)  

Friday early morning, we are invited to connect with like-minded people and learn something new about our unique talents or value in the world. We are able to better connect to anything that requires attention to detail. We might also perhaps implement revolutionary health routines or other systems in our day-to-day life that support our values and make life more enjoyable. (Moon in Virgo trines Uranus in Taurus, exact at 5:28am EST)

Friday morning, use this time to gain clarity about what’s important to you. Ask yourself: What works for me in my daily routines? What doesn’t? What do I see now, that I can easily implement in my business relationships, that I couldn’t see before? (Moon in Virgo trines Venus in Capricorn, exact at 8:19am EST)

Friday late morning, we may experience some internal discomfort and need to make some more inner adjustments. We feel nudged toward taking responsibility and making a commitment to society, or to any humanitarian cause that will create a sustainable future for all; that said, we also feel a need to improve our daily health and work routines. Where could we use more clarity? Where do we need to take a closer look in our lives? (Moon in Virgo quincunxes Saturn in Aquarius, exact at 11:54am EST)

Saturday, Jan. 22nd:

Saturday, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo until 5:03pm EST (see Thursday morning for details). 

Saturday until 10:30am EST, is your very last chance to register for the Forecasting Forum, live today, Saturday at 11:30am EST/4:30pm London-time. Registration includes access to the mp4-video recording of the live event!

PLEASE NOTE we’ll talk about the Moon Nodes in Taurus/Scorpio (Jan. 18th, 2022 – July 17th, 2023) — in relationship to our own birth charts. The Moon Nodes represent our Soul’s Journey – collectively and individually speaking.

Other than booking a reading with me, this is the highest level of support you can get — and it’s only $37 for the 90+ minute webinar.

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Saturday afternoon, at 2:46pm EST, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that will last for almost 2.5 hours, until 5:03pm EST. Use this intuitive time to stretch and grow — to undertake a process of adjusting your actions. You may feel a little scatter-brained or all over the map. As best as you can, stay flexible, don’t rush into anything — and don’t be too hard on yourself.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan all of Saturday afternoon ahead of time.

Saturday at 5:03pm EST, the Moon moves into harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra, where it will journey until next week, Monday late evening (Jan 24th). The energy of the Libra Moon helps us be naturally courteous and diplomatic; we are more polite at this time, as we seek the approval of others.

We very much want to maintain equal, fair relationships at this time, and are therefore open to making compromises and negotiating. These next two days are a great time for mediation — but our need for peace and accompanying aversion to direct conflict could pull us to “yes” more easily than we might like.

We may also be able to see both sides of the equation so well that we can’t make decisions. As best as you can, find an inner balance with this and communicate what needs to be said with grace and charm — even if it’s “No” 😉

One last quick note: this is also a great time for anything to do with visual arts.

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Sunday, Jan. 23rd:

Sunday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra all day (see Saturday early evening for details).

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Sunday early morning, a Sun/Mercury alignment in 3.5 degrees of Aquarius becomes exact at 5:28am EST. We started to feel this aspect build from Friday evening on, and it will remain strong until next week, Monday evening (Jan. 24th). This aspect indicates a confident mind and an analytical approach to life. Intelligence and communication abilities are strong at this time; however, we may not listen as well as the other speaks — we might be too busy thinking about what to say next.

Given that this alignment takes place in Aquarius, we may feel particularly cool and collected, detached even — do your best to avoid arrogance or rigidity of thought.

We want an active role in communications — it’s very hard for us to passively listen and absorb information right now. What we say or write now is impactful, so choose your words wisely: If people hung on your every word, what would you say then? What would you hold back from saying?

Our opinions are strong and our thinking independent — and we’re proud of both — so our egos may get bruised if we don’t feel “heard”. As best as you can, express yourself fully, knowing that others may have a different opinion and that’s ok.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 0-7 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Scorpio, or Taurus? If so, you will be more affected by this alignment. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo, Gemini, or Virgo (the Sun rules Leo; Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo)

Also, on Sunday, the Venus Station intensifies until Feb. 4th, as the planet slows down even further. As I already mentioned in Wednesday’s post about Venus’ Station, she is preparing to come to halt next week, Saturday, Jan. 29th (ending her 6-week retrograde phase). During this intensified station, we feel Venus’s energies even more strongly.

For the next 12 days, pay extra close attention to anything “in your face” around what you do and don’t have. We are now more aware of our relationships and finances or the lack thereof. This forces us to look at who we value (including ourselves), and at what is truly important to us long-term. It’s important to pay attention now — when Venus goes direct again (on Jan. 29th), we’ll get a chance to address and resolve all these issues.

Things could feel “off” or stagnant in our one-on-one relationships or with our finances, so it might be a good idea to cut yourself and others some slack for the time being; going with the flow is definitely recommended too, especially since Mercury will be Retrograde as well…

Some of us will feel the effects of the Venus station more than others: those of us who have Taurus or Libra as our Sun- or Rising-Sign (Ascendant); and those of us with personal planets in 9-13 degrees of  Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, or Libra.

And…

A heads up for next Monday (Jan. 24th): the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra until 10:57pm EST; at which time, the Moon moves into passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio, where it will journey until next week, Thursday very early morning. At 7:53am EST, Mars changes signs from Sagittarius to Capricorn; and at 5:10pm EST, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for almost 6 hours, until 10:57pm EST. More about all the details in next week’s forecast : )

One Last Announcement:

Last chance to join me for this week’s FORECASTING FORUM, live on Saturday, Jan. 22nd at 8:30am PST/11:30am EST/4:30pm GMT (London-time).

We will investigate the Moon Nodes in Taurus/Scorpio (Jan. 18th, 2022 – July 17th, 2023) in relation to our own birth charts. The Moon Nodes represent our Soul’s Journey – collectively and individually speaking.

What old traumas are you looking to release or become aware of, over the next 18 months? What feels disempowering and no longer relevant? What needs to be transformed, so you can thrive and feel abundant?

What values are in alignment with honoring your talents and well-being? What does your body need? What does your body know?

If you want to align yourself with this planetary shift, join me live or sign up for the mp4-video presentation.
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Many blessings,
Sonja

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