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This week\u2019s headline items<\/strong>: the last Quarter Moon in Libra becomes exact on Wednesday early morning and Mars finally changes signs from Aries to Taurus on Wednesday late afternoon. On Thursday, Uranus’s Station phase intensifies; on Friday, Mercury changes signs from Capricorn to Aquarius in the morning, and Venus changes signs from Sagittarius to Capricorn in the late morning. Lastly, the Balsamic Moon phase begins on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\nThere will be four Moon VoC<\/a> phases this week: Monday late afternoon (for a little over 8 hours), Wednesday night\/Thursday very early morning (for 3 hours), Friday late evening (for a little over 9 hours), and Sunday afternoon (for 19 hours).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Last chance to sign up for this week\u2019s Forecasting Forum! Live this Friday <\/strong>(Jan. 8th) at 11am PST\/2pm EST<\/strong>\/7pm GMT. Please note <\/strong>that we\u2019ll take a look at all of 2021! What can we expect with a potent Saturn\/Uranus Square in Aquarius\/Taurus<\/strong> for most of 2021<\/strong>? What happens when Mars joins in, when transiting through Taurus, Leo <\/strong>and Scorpio<\/strong> — in January, July & November 2021<\/strong>? What will be different for us with Jupiter & Saturn in Aquarius<\/strong> for most of the year?<\/p>\n If you want to align yourself with energies of 2021<\/strong>, join me live or<\/em> sign up for the mp4-video presentation. To register for this month only, click here<\/strong><\/a> (non-Members also get access to the most recent Full Moon video when they register).<\/p>\n EARLY BIRD SPECIAL<\/strong> available until Jan. 5th at midnight EST!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n Other than\u00a0booking a reading\u00a0with me, this is the highest level of support you can get<\/strong> \u2014 and it\u2019s normally $37<\/a> for the 90+ minute webinar (and only $32<\/strong> with the Early Bird Special<\/strong><\/a>).<\/p>\n \u2028\u2028If you\u00a0would\u00a0like to join live,<\/strong>\u00a0please keep in mind that\u00a0registration will close an hour before the live event begins<\/strong>, if you register after 1pm EST on Friday you will receive the mp4-video presentation of the webinar.<\/p>\n Also, just as a reminder:<\/strong> STAR MEMBERS<\/em> are automatically registered. If you are already at that Membership level<\/strong>, please look out for an email with the link to join live on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, and another email with a link to the mp4-recording of the webinar \u2014 within 24 hours of the live event.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical Virgo<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong>. It will journey there until Monday night<\/strong>\/Tuesday very early morning; 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.<\/p>\n Health might come also 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.<\/p>\n Monday at 4:34pm EST<\/strong>, we enter a Moon VoC<\/a> that will last for a little over 8 hours, until 12:42am EST<\/strong> (Tuesday very early morning). Use this intuitive time to be precise and practical in your thinking and work. You may also want to be active and have an adventure with others. The tension between these two urges invites us to stretch a little and reach resolution through creative solutions — the key here is to be of service and allow for experimentation, so we don’t drive ourselves or others crazy. You may feel a little scatter-brained or all over the map. As best as you can, stay flexible — and don’t be too hard on yourself.<\/p>\n As always with a\u00a0Moon VoC<\/a>, 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 late afternoon until Monday night\/Tuesday very early morning ahead of time.<\/p>\n Monday evening<\/strong>, a Mercury\/Pluto alignment in a little over 24 degrees of Capricorn<\/strong><\/em> becomes exact at 7:58pm EST. We started to feel this aspect from last week Saturday evening <\/strong>(Jan. 2nd) on; it will remain strong until this Wednesday evening.<\/strong> With this alignment, an all-or-nothing attitude is very likely.<\/p>\n We have tremendous mental focus \u2014 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.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 21-27 degrees of Capricorn,\u00a0Aries, Libra<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Cancer<\/strong>? If so, you may feel more…<\/em><\/p>\n ***<\/strong><\/p>\n ALREADY A MEMBER? <\/strong>Scroll down & keep reading (make sure you are logged into your Member\u2019s account<\/a>)!<\/strong><\/p>\n GET IT ALL! <\/strong>Get the whole Forecast \u2014 as well as other awesome and exclusive content \u2014become a site member<\/a> <\/strong>(still, for the price of a cappuccino!)<\/p>\n *** Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 21-27 degrees of Capricorn,\u00a0Aries, Libra<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Cancer<\/strong>?\u00a0If so, you may feel more connected to this alignment.\u00a0This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0Gemini, Virgo<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Scorpio<\/strong>\u00a0(Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Pluto rules Scorpio)<\/em>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tuesday until midnight<\/strong>, is your last change to take advantage of the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL<\/strong> for the upcoming Forecasting Forum. Please note<\/strong>, we\u2019ll take a look at all of 2021!<\/strong><\/p>\n To register for this month only, click here<\/strong><\/a> (Please keep in mind: Star Members<\/em> are automatically registered and will receive an email with the link to join live on Jan. 7th in the afternoon and Jan. 8th in the morning).<\/p>\n Tuesday very early morning<\/strong>, at 12:42am EST<\/strong>, the Moon moves into harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra<\/strong>,<\/em> where it will journey until Thursday early morning<\/strong>. The energy of the Libra<\/strong> Moon helps us be naturally courteous and diplomatic; we are more polite at this time, as we seek the approval of others.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n We may also be able 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” \ud83d\ude09 One last quick note: this is also a great time for anything to do with visual arts. This Moon placement starts the build up towards the last Quarter Moon (exact Wednesday early morning<\/em>).<\/p>\n Tuesday early morning<\/strong>:\u00a0we sense harmonious connections even though we are focused on making progress. Where our visions for the future are concerned, we are invited to bring a new level of authenticity, and make realistic choices around connecting with others.<\/p>\n Tuesday late morning<\/strong>, we become more aware that we need to find a balance between two very different energies — on the one hand, taking a compassionate approach towards our personal goals, while being assertive in the world — and on the other hand, our need to connect and collaborate with others. Ask yourself: what if taking a compassionate approach towards myself actually made for more fulfilling connections with others?<\/p>\n Tuesday early afternoon<\/strong>, calls for some inner adjustments, as 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, we want to innovate in the area of our values (and maybe also have some financial breakthroughs); on the other hand, the feel the need to attend to our one-on-one relationships, supporting them (and perhaps collaborating).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Tuesday very early morning for details).<\/p>\n Wednesday early morning, at 4:37am EST<\/strong>, the last Quarter Moon in a little over 16 degrees of Libra<\/strong><\/em> becomes exact. We started to feel this aspect build from the moment the Moon entered Libra Tuesday very early morning.<\/strong> The Moon in relationship-oriented, harmony-loving Libra<\/strong> makes a challenging aspect to the Sun in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 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 Jan 13th, which will bring the New Moon in Capricorn<\/strong>.<\/p>\n With the last Quarter Moon, rather than starting major new projects, it serves us to take a look at what was started around the time of the last New Moon (which was also a Solar Eclipse) — in this case, around Dec. 14th<\/strong>. We now have about a week to make any adjustments to our Solar Eclipse Intentions — or even change directions — so what, if anything, needs last-minute adjustments? What did you discover since Dec. 14th? What did it mean for you?<\/p>\n As best as you can, find creative solutions for anything that comes up (whether internally or with others).<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 14-18 degrees of Libra, Capricorn, Aries<\/strong> or Cancer<\/strong>? If so, you are more affected by this month’s last Quarter Moon.\u00a0This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0Leo<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Cancer<\/strong>, since the Sun rules Leo and the Moon rules Cancer.<\/em><\/p>\n Wednesday at 5:27pm EST<\/strong>, Mars moves from fast-paced, enthusiastic, active Aries<\/strong> into steady, sensual Taurus<\/strong><\/em>, where he will journey until March 3rd<\/strong>. With this placement we value security, solidity, stability. We become especially fond of our personal possessions.<\/p>\n We are not afraid to work for what we want — this position of Mars brings patience: If it takes a while to achieve our goals, so be it (we also tend to be more reliable).\u00a0On the other hand, adaptability is not our strong point right now, and we also don’t like to be rushed.<\/p>\n All this is especially true if you are an Aries<\/strong> or Taurus<\/strong> Sun-sign or Rising-sign. As a Taurus<\/strong>, you will feel more energized, passionate and more direct than usual for the next 4 weeks. As an Aries<\/strong>, you will slow down a little and get more in touch with the practical side of your nature, especially where your personal goals are concerned.<\/em><\/p>\n Wednesday night\/<\/strong>Thursday very early morning, at 12:55am EST<\/strong>, we enter a Moon VoC<\/a> that will last for 3 hours, until 3:53am EST <\/strong>(Thursday very early morning). Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to connect with others and collaborate in a new and exciting way. It\u2019s time to explore new options: What collaborations are calling out to us at this time? How might they expand our point of view, or change our attitude toward “relating” in general?<\/p>\n As always with a\u00a0Moon VoC<\/a>, 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 until Thursday early morning ahead of time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra<\/strong><\/em> and VoC until 3:53am EST <\/strong>(see Tuesday very early morning, and Wednesday night for details).<\/p>\n Thursday all day <\/strong>and Friday until 1pm EST<\/strong>, is your last chance to register for the Forecasting Forum, live tomorrow, Friday at 2pm EST. We will talk about all of 2021!<\/p>\n Other than\u00a0booking a reading with me, this is the highest level of support you can get<\/strong> — and it’s only $37<\/a> for the 90+ minute webinar. To register now, click here <\/strong><\/a>(Star Members<\/em> will receive an email today – Jan. 7th – in the afternoon, and tomorrow, Jan. 8th in the morning, with the link to join live).<\/p>\n Thursday at 3:53am EST<\/strong>, the Moon moves into passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until Saturday morning<\/strong>. We feel things deeply and have “X-Ray Vision” and “Bullshit-Smelling Abilities” \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The Moon in Scorpio<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n Moon in\u00a0Scorpio<\/strong>\u00a0tends to run right over ambiguity — it’s “in or out”, “with us or against us”, “love me or leave me”. It can\u00a0be stormy — a cold winter storm, or a torrid tropical storm of passion, depending on how we “work” the energies \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Manipulation and paranoia are the lower vibrations of this aspect, so\u00a0best as you are able, be straightforward — act in good faith and assume it in others. Best of all, be truly present to the fluctuations of your feelings — no matter if they’re “polite” or “timely”. Feelings aren’t facts, but they are information — and heeding them will help you embrace all of who you are.<\/p>\n Know thyself — and love thyself — you shall be set free. Remember: Love connects us to the Power within; Fear causes “Force” to show up — and that’s\u00a0ultimately what disempowers us and others.<\/p>\n Thursday early afternoon<\/strong>, we are invited to make some inner adjustments: we feel uneasy or awkward, and need to make a choice — a choice that demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: On the one hand, we have the urge to go deeper and connect with others; on the other hand,\u00a0we are more aware of triggers and limitations connected to old childhood wounds.<\/p>\n As best as you can, be compassionate and understanding with yourself when feelings of anger come up (and even if shame follows expressions of that anger). Ask yourself: How might 5% more compassion support my relationship with myself and others today?<\/p>\n Thursday afternoon<\/strong>, we are invited to examine our relationship to money, power, and resources (personal and shared). Ask yourself: How can I balance my need for a deeper, more empowered experience with others, against my wish to honor my personal values and desire for freedom?<\/p>\n Also on Thursday, <\/strong> the Uranus Station intensifies in a little over 6.5 degrees of Taurus<\/strong> until Jan. 20th<\/strong>. It will come to a complete halt on Thursday (Jan. 14th) in almost 7 degrees of Taurus<\/strong>, ending its 5-month Retrograde phase (more about that next week\u2026).<\/p>\n When an outer planet stations, its energy gets more pronounced, and this can sometimes cause discomfort. We are being asked to hang out with that discomfort until the planet’s energy picks up speed again around Jan. 27th<\/strong> (when the station phase has ended completely).<\/p>\n Definitely expect the unexpected. Uranus is all about breaking away from traditional structures and moving towards a new future — one that serves others as well as ourselves. Its keyword is “Freedom”: this aspect provides an opportunity to discover how free we actually feel. So… how free do you feel? \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n As best as you can for the next 3 weeks<\/strong>, pull whatever is “in your face” even closer and take a good long look at it: our intuition will be very strong and deliver sudden insights and ideas, especially around what needs to change in our lives. What if you expressed your individuality to the fullest? What does the “larger vision” look like? Where are the obstacles?<\/p>\n Uranus also rules electronics, technology and the internet — so don’t be surprised by interruptions or short-term failures in these areas. Group activities are likewise ruled by Uranus, so these will move more to the forefront of awareness.<\/p>\n As best as you can during this aspect, stay open and flexible, go with the flow — and pay attention to messages from the Universe \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Is your Sun-sign or Ascendant in Taurus<\/strong>? Or perhaps your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 0-5 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Aquarius<\/strong> or Leo<\/strong>? If so, you are more affected by this Station phase.<\/em> <\/p>\n Friday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Friday early morning for details).<\/p>\n Friday until 1pm EST,<\/strong> is your last chance to register for the Forecasting Forum, live today at 2pm EST<\/strong>\/7pm GMT. We will talk about all of 2021!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Other than\u00a0booking a reading with me, this is the highest level of support you can get<\/strong> — and it’s only $37<\/a> for the 90+ minute webinar. To register now, click here<\/strong><\/a> (Star Members<\/em> received an email on Jan. 7th – in the afternoon, and will receive an email today, Jan. 8th in the morning, with the link to join live).<\/p>\n If you would like to join live<\/strong>, please keep in mind that\u00a0registration will close an hour before the live event begins<\/strong>, if you register after 1pm EST on Friday you will receive the mp4-video recording of the webinar.<\/p>\n Friday morning, at 7:00am EST,<\/strong> Mercury changes signs from practical, cautious, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn<\/strong> to freedom-loving, forward-thinking, objective Aquarius<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until March 15th<\/strong>; longer than usual due to the Mercury Retrograde phase in late January. For the next 9.5 weeks<\/strong>, we tend to contradict others more quickly, and offer a different perspective. We enjoy intellectual debates. We are quicker and more alert; our powers of observation are particularly strong.<\/p>\n We have something interesting to say, and our perspective on issues can be delightfully unusual and surprisingly insightful. This makes for some great conversations. We are more attracted to scientific and\/or metaphysical pursuits right now. Anything that promises progress and advancement for mankind has special appeal.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in\u00a0Gemini<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Virgo<\/strong>? If so, you will feel a greater need for focusing on your future and any humanitarian causes. Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aquarius<\/strong>? If so, you will most likely feel more chatty for the next\u00a09.5 weeks<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n Friday late morning, at 10:41am EST<\/strong>, Venus changes signs from optimistic, adventurous\u00a0Sagittarius<\/strong>\u00a0to realistic, prestige-and-accomplishment-oriented\u00a0Capricorn<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0Venus will be traveling through Capricorn<\/strong>, until February 1st<\/strong>. With this placement, our relationships tend to more practical in nature:<\/p>\n We see people for who they are and are not afraid to lay the facts on the table; we take things more seriously.<\/p>\n We take our time warming up to others, appreciate maturity in relationships, and can make long-term commitments. There is a strong focus on business relationships. Venus is also connected to finances and the things we value; it\u2019s therefore a perfect time to get serious and make long-term plans in these areas: As best as you can, get real about what comes in and what goes out \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in\u00a0Taurus<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Libra<\/strong>? If so, you will feel more serious and focused for the next 3.5 weeks<\/strong>; your heart will want to make practical, attainable long-term plans. If you are a Capricorn<\/strong>\u00a0Sun-sign or Rising-sign, for as long as Venus is in your sign, you will attract more love, abundance and beauty into your life.<\/em><\/p>\n Friday early afternoon<\/strong>, an opportune Sun\/Neptune aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 11:53am EST. We started to feel this aspect from Wednesday afternoon on; it will remain strong until Sunday evening.<\/strong> This aspect is an opportunity both to dissolve what no longer serves us, and to connect to our intuition. We definitely feel inspired.\u00a0It\u2019s also a great time to bring a sense of flow and faith to long-term plans.<\/p>\n Our capacity for compassion (both toward ourselves and others) is quite strong, especially if we are able to acknowledge it. Dreams and reality find a way to work together now — any spiritual or creative endeavors that are started during this time will most likely do very well — and it feels great to donate time or money to favored causes.<\/p>\n Remember that this is an “opportunity” — it isn’t just handed to us, we have to make it happen.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 16-21 degrees of Capricorn, Pisces, Taurus<\/strong> or Scorpio<\/strong>? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity.\u00a0This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in Leo<\/strong> or Pisces<\/strong> (the Sun rules Leo; Neptune is the ruler of Pisces).<\/em><\/p>\nBefore we get to this week\u2019s forecast, I\u2019d like to mention:<\/h3>\n
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