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On\u00a0February 4th at 4:04pm EST,<\/strong>\u00a0a powerful New Moon in almost 16 degrees of\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0becomes exact.\u00a0This is the beginning of a new Moon cycle. I also recommend you watch my video on the subject.<\/a><\/p>\nWith the\u00a0New Moon\u00a0in\u00a0freedom-loving, forward-thinking\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong>, we have our eye on the future — the highest vibration of Aquarius<\/strong> gives us the opportunity to see a clear vision for our life — and we are ready to make huge improvements.<\/p>\n Aquarius<\/strong>\u00a0also deals with the power of ideals, technology, and inventions. We are included in the collective focus on changing group consciousness.<\/p>\n At its best,\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong>\u00a0stands for equality and diversity, innovation and reform, collaboration and community;\u00a0we strive for progress.\u00a0The challenge issued is to unite and transcend differences of gender, race, and cultural or religious backgrounds.<\/p>\n To move even further into that higher\u00a0Aquarian\u00a0vibration,\u00a0ask yourself\u00a0the following questions<\/strong>: Where am I called to make a difference? What could I, as an individual, do for humanity? And how might “group consciousness” help humanity make progress? Where might I begin?<\/p>\n At a lower\u00a0Aquarian<\/strong>\u00a0vibration<\/em>,…<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n ALREADY A MEMBER? Log into your Member’s account<\/a> and keep reading! <\/strong><\/p>\n GET IT ALL! Get the whole Forecast with all the New Moon questions — as well as other awesome and exclusive content — become a site member<\/a> (still, for the price of a cappuccino!) \ud83d\ude09<\/strong><\/p>\n *** …<\/i> we feel like outsiders — as though we don’t fit in, are maybe a little\u00a0too\u00a0different; we may rebel against social structures that don’t fit with our vision.<\/p>\n We get trapped in this lower vibration when we do not take responsibility for our individual role in the collective — when we do not honor our individual genius — our unique contribution to society or our communities.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0What lies between me and access to my inner genius? What if I allowed myself to be both different\u00a0and\u00a0connected to others? What if taking responsibility for “how things are” was the perfect jump-start for “a better future”?<\/p>\n Every single one of us has a special gift, a spark unique to us; when we access our inner genius and share it with the world, we can make quantum leaps of insight, and embark on remarkable collaborations with others.\u00a0Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0How does my inner genius make itself known? Where does it show up? What if “different” was exactly what the world needs right now from me for it to evolve and progress?<\/p>\n Mercury aligns with the Sun and Moon in\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0This is a tremendous opportunity for all of us to become more aware of our individual impact on the collective: We are all agents of change. Already. Always.<\/p>\n Our intelligence is strong\u00a0for the next four weeks, as is our outward communication, but we may not listen as well as the other speaks — we might be too busy thinking about what to say next.<\/p>\n Given that this alignment takes place in\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong>, we may feel particularly cool and collected, detached even — do your best to avoid arrogance or rigidity of thought. Focus on objectivity and\u00a0a larger vision\u00a0instead.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0If people hung on every word I uttered, what would I say? What would I hold back from saying? What might the best outcome be, if I expressed myself fully, knowing that others may have a different opinion to me and that’s ok? How might that impact my communities?<\/p>\n Right now, our individual capacity to effect change is far greater than we realize \u2014 especially for those of us with Uranus, Aquarius, or 11th house planets strongly emphasized in our birth chart \u2014 and when we team up with others who also care deeply about creating a better future, we can create real change.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0How can I inspire others to foster progress? What might become possible if we all came together to create meaningful change for everyone — perhaps even for all living things?<\/p>\n Uranus (the modern ruler of Aquarius) currently in\u00a0Aries<\/strong>, aligning with Mars.<\/em>\u00a0This encourages us to move things forward, especially things we feel passionate about; we are ready to change the status quo in our own lives and collectively.<\/p>\n Since this alignment can bring up lots of nervous energy, and we also may experience sudden spurts of energy moving through our bodies, we need to ground ourselves regularly… or channel these “disruptive” energies in a healthy way (exercise comes to mind\u2026 hula-hooping, martial arts, healthy debates, brainstorming about reforms\u2026 \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Though it\u2019s true for all of us, those of us with strong Mars or Aries signatures in our natal charts may want to pay particular attention to this next part: beware of taking sudden, rash actions. Take responsibility for your desires and impulses\u2026 and\u00a0ask yourself:\u00a0<\/strong>Is this in the highest and best interest of everyone involved?\u00a0Am I using my warrior energy to protect and defend future visions and support the individual, or to defy and rebel? Am I asserting myself to effect real change or simply dumping out my anger to dominate, disrupt, and create more separation for myself?<\/p>\n Where do I feel limited? What would it take to consciously break away from those situations?<\/p>\n Mars in\u00a0Aries<\/strong>\u00a0squares Pluto in\u00a0Capricorn<\/strong>.<\/em>\u00a0We have all formed “survival tactics” in response to past circumstances, so ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0What if I expanded my awareness and comprehension of my personal survival tactics by just 5%? What might a new perspective on my fears and defenses show me?<\/p>\n Our ambition and drive to succeed are incredibly strong now — we feel prepared to go to any lengths, in order to achieve our goals — and we have the required energy. It’s a real need<\/em> to achieve, a compulsion even — we often find it difficult to stop.<\/p>\n This aspect could also lead to power struggles, perhaps with an authority figure, perhaps within ourselves. Problem is, “push” could come to “shove” — and once in a shoving match, with Mars and Pluto involved, we may not know when enough is enough.<\/p>\n Do your best to tap into the power of the love within. Find creative ways to empower yourself and others. Flexibility is key — and walking away for 10 minutes might just save you from doing something you later regret — and also perhaps from burning-out \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Jupiter in\u00a0Sagittarius<\/strong>\u00a0sextiles the New Moon and Mercury in\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0squares Neptune in\u00a0Pisces<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Let’s start with\u00a0the Sextile:<\/em> this is an opportunity for us to expand our thinking and express ourselves with confidence and optimism. We get a chance to share what’s important to us from a place of open-mindedness and excitement.<\/p>\n This connection also creates a possibility of expansion via stepping into uncharted territory.\u00a0Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0What could I do to instill confidence in my exploration of the mind? Is there a new mental process or vision that is asking to be explored?<\/p>\n Now the Jupiter\/Neptune square:<\/em>\u00a0This combo has already been active for five weeks; it invites us to stretch ourselves, to grow beyond what we currently know ourselves to be —\u00a0we have two planets involved who are in their own signs, and therefore more exalted.<\/p>\n This aspect\u00a0invites us to be more aware of our current connection to the divine and what we believe about it.\u00a0You may recall I mentioned this aspect in the most recent Full Moon\/Lunar Eclipse video,\u00a0click here for more<\/a>, or<\/em>\u00a0feel free to read about it in the weekly Forecast for Jan.13th<\/a><\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0If I was given life for a reason, and my time was precious, who would I want to be in this moment and with this breath?\u00a0What does “spiritual expansion” mean to me?<\/p>\n Give yourself time to tune in and contemplate… What was the cultural “story” you were told?\u00a0How could we all sing a greater song while on this Earth?<\/p>\n Saturn, (the traditional ruler of Aquarius) currently in\u00a0Capricorn<\/strong>, aligns with Pluto, and sextiles Neptune in\u00a0Pisces<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n First let’s focus on the alignment with\u00a0Saturn and Pluto:<\/em> With the South Node also in\u00a0Capricorn<\/strong><\/em>, it is important for us to take breaks, or at least slow down and allow ourselves to tune in; it’s also important to stay grounded. Seek tools or people that help you perform a truthful exploration of your abilities and limitations.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:\u00a0<\/strong>What feels toxic or destructive in my current reality? What might I discover if I was authentic and truthful about what I want to build long-term?\u00a0If I truly had choice in the matter, what future would I choose?\u00a0What if I focused on responding to life in a way that respects and serves all those involved? Could it perhaps be useful to release any fears of scarcity and resulting distrust?<\/p>\n Now, the sextile to Neptune:<\/em>\u00a0Again, we have both planets in the signs they rule — Saturn is in\u00a0Capricorn\u00a0and Neptune in\u00a0Pisces\u00a0— so this aspect provides a particularly potent\u00a0opportunity to bring an intuitive and creative approach to building the various foundations in our lives — both individually and collectively.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0What might transpire if I brought 5% more compassion and acceptance towards my inner and outer long-term processes? What could I manifest if I was simply being present in the now-moment to all the energies inside and around me? What would my starting point be then?<\/p>\n We currently have a unique opportunity to more deeply trust our inner processes, while also allowing the Universe\/Source\/our Higher Selves to step in and guide us as we build structures (individually and collectively) that support something sustainable and long-lasting.<\/p>\n What does this look like for you? How might you contribute to the collective version of that effort?<\/p>\n To sum it all up:<\/strong>\u00a0Suppressing or denying the unique gifts we each bring to the collective experience is even more unwise than before; we are more aware than ever that we\u00a0are interconnected\u00a0and thus every single one of us contributes to the human experience and is capable of making a difference on this shared journey.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0How do I relate to the Universe and my place within it?\u00a0Do I believe in a Universe that is alive and interconnected? Or one that is random and separate?<\/p>\n What if diversity was the greatest gift we could give to each other at this time? What if “time” was what brought healing and wholeness to us all? If that were so, might this call for patience on my part? Now let’s talk \u201cIntentions\u201d \ud83d\ude42 The New Moon is also the best time to set some powerful intentions for this month’s Moon cycle. Intentions are best set soon after the New Moon becomes exact — and definitely not <\/em>during a Moon void of course<\/a> phase.<\/p>\n So this month<\/strong>, the best time to set intentions would be any time between 4:05pm on Feb. 4th until 6:59pm on Feb. 5th;\u00a0<\/strong>and then again\u00a0from 9:02pm on Feb. 5th until 4:05pm on Feb. 6th<\/strong> — New York Time\/US Eastern Time<\/em><\/p>\n If you live in a timezone other than EST (US East Coast-time), and converting timezones isn’t your thing, I suggest joining my\u00a0Facebook Fanpage<\/a>\u00a0and\/or following me on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>. I typically post multiple reminders letting you know when it is time to set your New Moon intentions \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n
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\nDo you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 13-18 degrees of <\/i>Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, Scorpio<\/i><\/b>? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly.<\/i><\/p>\n