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On Friday, Jan. 24th at 4:42pm EST<\/strong>, a powerful New Moon in almost 4.5 degrees of Aquarius<\/strong><\/em> becomes exact; this is the beginning of a new Moon cycle.\u00a0\u00a0I also recommend you watch my video on the subject.<\/a><\/p>\nThis particular New Moon is also\u00a0the\u00a0end\u00a0of\u00a0Eclipse season<\/em>;\u00a0we have received our consciousness\u00a0upgrades, and can now move forward with any intentions we set in late December.<\/p>\n With the\u00a0New Moon\u00a0in\u00a0freedom-loving, forward-thinking\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong><\/em>, we have our eye on the future. The highest, lightest vibration of Aquarius<\/strong> gives us the opportunity to see a clear vision for our life — and we are ready to make the relevant improvements.<\/p>\n Aquarius<\/strong>\u00a0also deals with the power of ideals, technology, and inventions. We are interested 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 here is to unite and transcend differences of gender, race, and cultural or religious backgrounds, rather than separate us from others, or ostracize those who are different from us.<\/p>\n To move even further into that higher, lighter\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 denser\u00a0Aquarian<\/strong>\u00a0vibration<\/em>, we feel like…<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n ALREADY A MEMBER? Scroll down & keep reading (make sure you are logged into your Member’s account<\/a>)! <\/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<\/p>\n *** At a denser Aquarian<\/strong> vibration<\/em>, we feel like outsiders — as though we don’t fit in, maybe we are a little\u00a0too\u00a0different. We want to rebel against social structures that don’t fit with our vision. We resist change.<\/p>\n We get trapped in this denser vibration when we do not take responsibility for our part 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 divine 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 divine 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 divine genius make itself known? Where does it show up? What if “different” was exactly what the world needed right now from me for it to evolve and progress?<\/p>\n Mercury makes a wide alignment with the Sun and Moon in\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0This is an 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 Intelligence and communication abilities are strong for the next four weeks. Given that this alignment takes place in\u00a0Aquarius, 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> What if my thoughts were like a radio station that others could tune into at any time? If that were so, what would I choose to broadcast?<\/p>\n What if I consciously chose to envision a world in which I wished to live? What if I did this for even 5 minutes each day?<\/p>\n If you think you are alone, or are the only one who… (fill in the blank): Think again! There are around 7 Billion people on this planet — you are not alone! No matter what your vision, quirks, divine genius, no matter what you are broadcasting, there are others out there who are tuned to that same frequency.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0How can I inspire others to foster progress? What might become possible if a group of us came together to create meaningful change for everyone — perhaps even for all living things?<\/p>\n Mercury also sextiles Mars in Sagittarius<\/strong><\/em>. This gives us an opportunity to connect thought to action; body and mind can align, words and deeds connect with ease.<\/p>\n Ask yourself<\/strong>: How could a “mind” that is stuck in old belief systems possibly\u00a0help me figure out my future? What if freeing my mind from the old order of things opened me to the future that is waiting to be created?<\/p>\n What if I allowed my mind to be cleared of prejudice when visualizing a future? What is a single action step that would bring me closer to creating that future right now?<\/p>\n Uranus (the modern ruler of Aquarius) currently in\u00a0Taurus<\/strong>, squares the New Moon.<\/em>\u00a0This tells us that if we redefine our need to fit in and belong, we can find a more authentic connection with our own values; we are also invited to stay detached in our social dealing with others and honor our own individuality without making anyone else wrong for being different or “themselves”.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0How could I honor my own values and allow others theirs, respecting their choices or preferences? Are other people’s choices and preferences really about me — do I need to take them personally? Could I give their “choosing” the space that it needs, so I can honor what’s important to me, without taking things personally?<\/p>\n What might become possible if I expressed myself fully, knowing that others may have a different opinion to me, and that’s ok? How might that impact my current communities (whether physical or online)?<\/p>\n Saturn (the traditional ruler of Aquarius) is going to be aligned with Pluto in Capricorn <\/strong><\/em>until Feb. 19th.<\/strong> This powerful combo, which is started a new 35-year cycle on Jan. 12th, is asking us to face some harder issues in our lives.<\/p>\n Keep in mind that things sometimes need to break down in order for them to be rebuilt in a more sustainable way. Individually, this can be related to the area of life Saturn and Pluto align with in your birth chart; collectively, it can show up in certain social or governmental structures.<\/p>\n If you would like to learn how the Saturn\/Pluto alignment in Capricorn<\/strong><\/em> is impacting you personally\u2026 feel free to watch my webinar about those powerful transits \u2014 as they relate to your own Birth Chart\u2026 To purchase this webinar, click here.<\/p>\n The New Moon also makes a Sextile to Chiron in Aries<\/strong><\/em>. This presents an opportunity to connect with others and engage in a healing process around our personal identities that could bring us progress. Ask yourself:<\/strong> What role do I identify myself with that needs my love and understanding? What if taking a compassionate approach towards myself and others actually made for more fulfilling connections?<\/p>\n How might a gentler and more holistic approach to my personal goals and aspirations create communities that support everyone’s differences and unique quirks?<\/p>\n Some other aspects in this New Moon chart:<\/strong> Venus conjuncts Neptune in Pisces<\/strong>, and they both square Mars in Sagittarius<\/strong>, and sextile Jupiter in Capricorn<\/strong><\/em>. Let’s unpack that!<\/p>\n The Venus\/Neptune alignment<\/em>\u00a0makes it easier for us to forgive others and ourselves — we can see the divine potential in others and\u00a0therefore\u00a0lean towards a compassionate approach. Ask yourself:<\/strong> What needs my forgiveness and higher love (myself included)? What needs to dissolve or melt away, for my heart to be fully open?<\/p>\n What is my current relationship to the divine? In what ways could my imagination support that relationship? What might happen if I let myself be held by the divine? Might I be able to trust life and its mysterious ways more easily?<\/p>\n The Square to Mars<\/em> brings a strong urge to act out our fantasies or live out our dream, but we tend to feel a bit scattered. As best as you can, slow down, and listen to your intuition before aimlessly zooming ahead. Inspire yourself and others.<\/p>\n Ask yourself<\/strong>: Am I over- or under-estimating my abilities and capabilities? What if rushing was not the answer? What if a simpler, quieter approach also supported my desire for exploration and adventure? What if even small actions could produce profound results?<\/p>\n The Sextile to Jupiter<\/em>: this is an opportunity to bring an intuitive, creative approach to building various foundations in our lives, both individually and collectively.<\/p>\n We have a unique opportunity right now to more deeply trust our inner processes, while also allowing the Universe\/Source\/our Higher Selves to step in and guide us as we expand structures, individually and collectively, that support something sustainable and long-lasting.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong> What does this look like for me? How might I contribute to the collective version of that effort?<\/p>\n To sum it all up:<\/strong>\u00a0we are ready to change the status quo in our own lives and also collectively — and this could come with challenges and “triggers”, and bring up nervous energy and impatience — so definitely bring as much objectivity to your interactions as possible.<\/p>\n We also may experience sudden spurts of energy moving through our bodies, so we need to ground ourselves regularly… or channel these “disruptive” energies in a healthy way (exercise comes to mind, as do healthy debates, brainstorming about reforms or finances\u2026 \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Since we experience a need to connect with like-minded people while remaining objective, but also want to break free from outdated value systems, we may have to directly address what we value — both in others, and in ourselves.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0What outdated values am I ready to set free? What am I still taking personally, when it comes to other people’s values? What if agreeing with other people’s values was overrated? What if disagreeing with other people was valuable to everyone involved?<\/p>\n What if diversity was the greatest gift we could give to each other at this time? What if time really was what “heals all” and brings wholeness to all? If that were so, might this call for patience on my part?<\/p>\n How 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? Now let\u2019s talk \u201cNew Moon Intentions\u201d<\/em> \ud83d\ude42 The New Moon is 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.<\/a><\/p>\n So this month,<\/strong> the best time to set intentions<\/em> would be any time between 4:42pm <\/strong>on Jan. 24th and 2:06pm <\/strong>on Jan. 25th — New York Time\/US Eastern Time<\/p>\n If you live in a timezone other than EST (US East Coast-time), and converting time zones isn’t your thing, I suggest joining my Facebook Fan-page<\/a> and\/or following me on Twitter.<\/a> I will post reminders to let 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 2-7 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, <\/strong>or Scorpio<\/strong>? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly.<\/em><\/p>\n