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On Jan. 12\/13th at 12am EST<\/strong>, the Moon aligns with the Sun in 23 degrees of Capricorn<\/strong><\/em>, launching a new Moon cycle.<\/p>\nThis is a good time to go within, to plant a seed for anything we would like to accomplish over the next 28 days, and maybe even beyond. The next section of this forecast will dig into this in more detail — you may also want to watch my New Moon video<\/a> \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n This is the first New Moon in Capricorn<\/strong> since Jan. 5th, 2019, that is NOT also a Solar Eclipse<\/em>. So, what have we learned about taking responsibility over the past two years?<\/strong> What have we come to understand about setting healthy boundaries? What have we realized about our own limitations? Other people’s limitations? How have our priorities shifted? Our goals? What have we learned about integrity? How much is there still to learn?<\/p>\n It is also the first New Moon of the year,<\/em> and since Capricorn<\/strong> represents the quest for self-mastery on the physical plane, some useful questions you can ask yourself<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n What is my relationship to self-mastery now, versus in 2018? Am I going about things in a realistic way? Do I respect the laws of matter? What am I willing to undergo to overcome adversity? How committed am I to that?<\/p>\n The highest vibration of Capricorn<\/strong><\/em> is self-mastery: the development of responsibility, resourcefulness, reliability, the ability to set realistic goals and healthy boundaries. The next 28 days<\/strong> are a perfect time to work some more on these areas.<\/p>\n As best as you can, prepare for the future, make commitments, and recognize responsibilities — in other words, nurture your dreams in a realistic manner. Focus on setting and achieving practical and attainable long-term goals, one step at a time, one day at a time — this is not about immediate results, it’s about the quality of the foundation you are building.<\/p>\n Capricorn<\/strong> also invites us to set the kind of realistic limits and boundaries that allow everyone involved to learn from the consequences of their choices. Ask yourself:<\/strong> Where in my life am I able to set realistic limits and boundaries? Where am I not? What might I be afraid of when I don’t?<\/p>\n Capricorn<\/strong> relates directly to the level of our maturity. Ask yourself: What would taking 100% responsibility for my life look like? What if I responded to situations in a way that respects and serves all those involved?<\/p>\n Let’s talk about some of the aspects connected to this particular New Moon chart<\/strong>:<\/p>\n This New Moon aligns with Pluto in Capricorn<\/strong><\/em>: This conveys an extra-potent message about our perception of physical reality — time and space — and about our relationship to power or to feeling empowered. Ask yourself<\/strong>: If I truly had choice in the matter, what kind of future would I choose to step into? What if I became 5% more aware of my personal power? Where might I have given it away to others? And how might I begin to reclaim it?<\/p>\n Pluto’s involvement<\/em> could foster an all-or nothing attitude over the next 28 days<\/strong> towards our long-term goals, or our standing in society — in fact, we might become obsessed over those things — and\/or it might bring up a fear of “losing control”. It’s important to stay heart-centered and grounded<\/strong> — engage tools or people where possible, to help you let go of your fears and surrender to the Soul power that resides within you.<\/p>\n If you get obsessed about your accomplishments out there in the world, as best as you can, remind yourself to slow down and take breaks. Ask yourself:<\/strong> Am I driven by fear or love\/passion? If fear, worry, concerns, etc. are present, could I simply acknowledge that experience?<\/p>\n Close your eyes, and ask yourself<\/strong>: Is what I am afraid of real right now, or is it a projection into the future? If so, could I let go of “wanting” (aka “expecting”) to create this future for myself? Could I choose more powerfully? Could I choose a future that allows me to feel empowered, no matter what the circumstances?<\/p>\n Given that it rules Capricorn<\/strong>, Saturn’s placement in Aquarius<\/strong> plays an important role<\/em> with this New Moon — and if you’d like to know how Saturn’s journey in Aquarius<\/strong><\/em> will impact your personal chart over the next two years<\/strong>, feel free to check out my 90+ minute webinar on the subject, available for purchase on my webinar-page.<\/a><\/p>\n As mentioned previously I also have a webinar about the Great Jupiter-Saturn conjunction in Aquarius<\/strong><\/em>, that started a new 20-year social-economic cycle, and a 200-year elemental cycle in late Dec. 2020. Again, feel free to go to my webinar page<\/a>, if you would like to take a look at that!<\/p>\n Saturn conjuncts Jupiter and Mercury in Aquarius<\/strong><\/em>. Aquarius<\/strong> focuses our attention on the collective, on respecting the rights, needs, and gifts of all beings. This particular combo reminds us…<\/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 *** Saturn conjuncts Jupiter and Mercury in Aquarius<\/strong><\/em>. Aquarius<\/strong> focuses our attention on the collective, on respecting the rights, needs, and gifts of all beings. This particular combo reminds us of the importance of where we focus our mind — that our thoughts and words create our future — they matter! It’s time to visualize a future that is inclusive and works for everyone.<\/p>\n As best as you can, observe your mind<\/strong>: What future am I focused on? What thoughts and words could inspire a better future? What might be possible if I took 5% more responsibility for my inner dialog and the energy those thoughts disperse? How might “holding space\u201d for myself and others contribute to a better future?<\/p>\n The Saturn\/Jupiter\/Mercury alignment in Aquarius<\/strong> sextiles Chiron in Aries<\/strong><\/em>. This combo presents an opportunity to connect with others, and engage in a healing process that can bring progress in our various communities, maybe even world-wide. We are more powerful than we realize, especially when we come together.<\/p>\n If you can, journal on these questions, and share your answers with those like-minded people in your various communities:<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong> What role that I identify with needs my love and understanding? What if my personal limitations were my main drivers for taking creative or unusual approaches? Could I allow myself and others to be human? What if taking a compassionate approach towards myself and others actually made for more fulfilling connections?\u00a0What has been my experience with all of this so far and where could I gain through learning more?<\/p>\n Uranus is extremely exalted<\/em> at the time of the New Moon because it is ending its 5-month Retrograde phase<\/em> (on Jan. 14th) only 27.5 hours after the New Moon becomes exact.<\/strong> Uranus symbolizes the desire for freedom, equality, innovation, reform, and (most of all) progress — and\u00a0as Uranus starts to go\u00a0direct, we can sense this major breakthrough-energy. We could potentially drop centuries of old programming, especially since its direct motion also involves an alignment with Mars, and a Square to Jupiter and Saturn.<\/p>\n Let’s take a look at those aspects:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Mars-Uranus alignment in Taurus<\/strong><\/em> brings a lot of nervous energy with it — we will most likely feel sudden spurts of energy moving through our bodies — do your best to channel the extra energy in a productive way.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong> Might a deep breath into my belly calm my nervous system? What might it look like to\u00a0consciously break away from situations that have limited me when it came to honoring myself and my talents? Where could I channel my courage? Where do I need to “think different”? Act differently?<\/p>\n Our willingness to innovate is strong with this alignment: new ways of seeing, using, and approaching our personal possessions, valuables, money, and talents are in focus.<\/p>\n It takes courage to try something new and different. Ask yourself:<\/strong> What is the next step on my journey toward becoming an ever-stronger, healthy individual, one who honors and loves themselves, and is not afraid to have different values from others?<\/p>\n This alignment between Uranus and Mars<\/em> asks us to break away from anything keeping us from honoring our uniqueness and quirks — whatever keeps us in a rut, collectively and individually.<\/p>\n The Saturn\/Jupiter\/Mercury alignment in Aquarius<\/strong> squares the Mars\/Uranus alignment in Taurus<\/strong><\/em>: all of this extends another invitation to step up in the world and become mature, responsible planetary citizens, while honoring our individuality — in other words, making a difference one by one, even when it seems as though we are too small to create a big shift on our own. No matter how small it may seem, every ripple moves something, changes something…<\/p>\n Remember that change is not always progress. Consider all options first and then respond, rather than reacting; stay flexible and be willing to entertain new possibilities.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong> What if — in small or large ways — I could help birth a new age, and with it a new world, one that is based on heart-centered consciousness and individual freedoms?<\/p>\n I also\u00a0cover\u00a0the Saturn-Uranus Squares in Aquarius\/Taurus<\/strong><\/em> as\u00a0part of my upcoming webinar “A Look Ahead for 2021″<\/strong>,\u00a0that will go\u00a0live on Jan. 8th<\/strong> — you can register for the live event up until 1pm EST on Jan. 8th<\/em>, and if you would prefer to watch it at a later date & time<\/strong>, the recording will be available for purchase starting Jan. 9th<\/strong>, on my webinar-page<\/a>. !!Star Members<\/em> check your email for the link to the webinar!!<\/p>\n The Mars\/Uranus alignment in Taurus<\/strong> also trines Venus in Capricorn<\/strong>.<\/em> With this combo, we have\u00a0the ability to comfortably accomplish things that align with our values, coupled with a nice feeling of ease — rushing is not required or expected of us right now. We are feeling quite grounded in our connections with others, yet we also have an off-beat or innovative attitude, and can be quite “real” with others without causing offense.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong> How could I implement revolutionary business or social practices that support my current values and make life tangibly more enjoyable for everyone who interacts with me socially or does business with me? How might an environment of diversity contribute to my long-term goals or business relationships? How might an innovative approach to my goals create a fresh start?<\/p>\n Last but not least, there\u00a0is one final aspect<\/strong> we need to mention in this New Moon chart:<\/p>\n Venus in Capricorn<\/strong> squares Chiron in Aries<\/strong>.<\/em> This aspect could cause us to feel impatient and\/or triggered — so definitely bring as much compassion and kindness to yourself and others as you can muster. This is an opportunity to embrace our own humanity — keeping in mind that, as\u00a0humans, we may experience pain, shame, and separation, but can heal through the unconditional love and self-acceptance of the spirit-human alliance.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:<\/strong> What might be possible if I was willing to just “be with” my insecurities and past wounding, without trying to fix them? What if my attempts to fix them were the very thing keeping me from seeing the divine perfection of it all?<\/p>\n Where besides career and other long-term goals could I channel my impatient, “masculine” energies into something that satisfies me on a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual level?<\/p>\n To sum all of this up:<\/strong> We are invited to direct our attention to what needs to change — individually and collectively. Change is not always easy — and certainly not always pleasant — but it is necessary if we are to move towards a world that we want to live in and share with one another.<\/p>\n You could ask yourself here:<\/strong> What matters most to me? What are my priorities? What kind of future do I envision for myself and for all beings on this planet? What realistic steps can I take to move towards this future? Where is it best to be flexible? And on the other hand, where must I remain focused and stay aligned with my visions or preferences?<\/p>\n As best as you can, keep breathing, keep feeling, keep witnessing, and remember that we are all participating in an unprecedented evolutionary shift. We are divine beings living in a dense physical reality attempting to remember who we really are and what we came here to do.<\/p>\n Choose wisely for 2021 and beyond. Participate consciously in the evolution of existence on this planet, not from fear, but from knowledge of your inner strength and personal power — the power of your heart and your humanity!<\/strong> The New Moon is also the best time to set some powerful intentions<\/strong> for this month’s Moon cycle — and the very best time to do this is after the New Moon becomes exact (and definitely not during a Moon void of course).<\/p>\n So this month<\/strong> the two best and most potent times to set intentions would be any time between 12am and 2:22am on Jan. 13th<\/strong>, or between Jan. 13th at 11:44am <\/strong>and Jan. 14th at 4:28am<\/strong> (EST\/New York-time).<\/p>\n If you live in a timezone other than EST<\/strong> (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> as I post reminders when it’s time to set your intentions \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n
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\nDo you have your Ascendant or any personal planets in 21-25 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, <\/strong>or Libra<\/strong>? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly.<\/em><\/p>\n