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This week\u2019s headline items:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\nThere will be four\u00a0Moon VoC<\/a> 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).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you missed my Forecasting Forum last week,<\/strong>\u00a0and still would like to learn how to align yourself with the<\/strong> current\u00a0Moon Nodes in\u00a0<\/strong>Taurus-Scorpio,<\/b>\u00a0feel free to get the mp4-video presentation\u00a0\u201cMoon\u00a0Nodes in Taurus-Scorpio 2022\/23<\/i>\u201d \u2014 and see how this relates to your own Birth Chart.<\/p>\n ==><\/strong> To purchase this webinar, click here\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThat webinar gave me a lot of perspective on forward thinking; your analysis of how the nodal transits will affect me, and are affecting me was totally in line with my deep inner guidance. It was easy to lucidly follow the materials you provided. Mucho danke encore! :-D. Love and blessings.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Michaele deC.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Star Members:<\/strong> check your email for the link to the mp4-video recording and enjoy watching it! I sent it out on Jan. 22nd late evening.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday, <\/strong>the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking <\/em>Libra until 10:57pm EST. <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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” \ud83d\ude09 One last quick note: this is also a great time for anything to do with visual arts.<\/p>\n Monday<\/strong>\u00a0at 7:53am EST,<\/strong>\u00a0Mars changes signs from optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking<\/em> Sagittarius<\/strong> to ambitious, goal-oriented<\/em> Capricorn<\/strong> where it will journey until March 6th.<\/strong><\/p>\n For those 6 weeks<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n Our drive to succeed is quite strong, especially when we feel a need for physical and material security \u2014 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<\/strong> we are at our least impulsive, with a powerful need to stay in control.<\/p>\n 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have an <\/i>Aries<\/strong> Sun-sign or Rising-sign, you are going to feel more focused and\u00a0determined. You may want to get down to business. If you are a <\/i>Capricorn<\/strong> 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.<\/i><\/p>\n Monday early evening,<\/strong> at 5:10pm<\/strong> EST<\/strong>, we enter a\u00a0\u00a0Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that will last for almost 6 hours, until 10:57pm EST<\/strong>. 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.<\/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 evening\u00a0ahead of time.<\/p>\n Monday, at 10:57pm EST, <\/strong>the Moon moves into passionate, all-or-nothing <\/em>Scorpio, <\/strong>where it will journey until Thursday very early morning.<\/strong>\u00a0We feel things deeply and have “X-Ray Vision” and “Bullshit-Smelling Abilities”.<\/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\u00a0Scorpio<\/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 therefore be stormy — a cold winter storm, or a torrid tropical storm of passion, depending on how we “work” the energies \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n ALREADY A MEMBER? <\/strong>Scroll down & keep reading (make sure you are logged into your\u00a0Member’s account<\/a>)!<\/p>\n GET IT ALL! Get the whole Forecast <\/strong>(Monday-Sunday) — as well as other awesome and exclusive content — become a<\/strong>\u00a0site member <\/strong><\/a>\u2028(still, for the price of a cappuccino!) \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n *** Tuesday,<\/strong> the Moon remains in<\/em> passionate, all-or-nothing <\/em>Scorpio all day<\/strong> (see Monday late evening for details).<\/em><\/p>\n Tuesday morning, at 8:41am EST, <\/strong>the last Quarter Moon in 5.5 degrees of<\/em> Scorpio <\/strong>becomes exact. The Moon in deep-feeling\u00a0Scorpio<\/strong>\u00a0is making a challenging aspect to the Sun in emotionally detached\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong>.<\/em>\u00a0This may bring up some challenges. However, it also energizes us to look at what needs to be completed — and what needs to be changed.<\/p>\n This Moon phase brings us closer to Feb. 1st, which will bring us to the New Moon in Aquarius.<\/strong>\u00a0During 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.<\/p>\n Out of those projects, what needs last-minute adjustments? What did you discover since Jan. 2nd? 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 3-8 degrees of\u00a0Scorpio, Aquarius, Leo<\/strong>, or\u00a0Taurus<\/strong>? If so, you are more affected by this month’s last Quarter Moon.<\/em>\u00a0This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0Leo\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Cancer<\/strong>\u00a0since the Sun rules Leo and the Moon rules Cancer.<\/em><\/p>\n Tuesday late evening, at 10:05pm EST, <\/strong>Mercury re-enters ambitious, goal-oriented <\/em>Capricorn <\/strong>(due to its current Retrograde phase). It will journey there until Feb. 14th<\/strong>.\u00a0Mercury journeyed through Capricorn<\/b> already once before: from Dec. 13th until Jan. 2nd<\/b>.<\/p>\n Think back to that time — especially from Dec. 29th until Jan. 2nd:<\/strong> 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?<\/p>\n Until Feb. 3rd<\/strong>\u00a0(while Mercury is still in its Retrograde phase) this placement\u00a0offers 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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 \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in<\/i>\u00a0Gemini<\/i><\/b>\u00a0or<\/i>\u00a0Virgo<\/i><\/b>? If so, you will be more serious and possibly more eager to accomplish concrete goals. Do you have your Ascendent or Sun-sign in\u00a0<\/i>Capricorn<\/i><\/b>? If so, you will most likely feel more chatty for the next 3 weeks.<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday, <\/strong>the Moon remains in<\/em> passionate, all-or-nothing <\/em>Scorpio all day<\/strong> (see Monday late evening for details).<\/em><\/p>\n Wednesday very early morning, <\/strong>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 <\/em>Scorpio <\/em><\/strong>squares Saturn <\/em>in Aquarius<\/strong>, exact at 12:42am EST<\/em>)<\/p>\n Wednesday late morning: <\/strong>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 <\/em>Scorpio <\/em><\/strong>trines Neptune <\/em>in Pisces<\/strong>, exact at 11:47am EST<\/em>)<\/p>\n Wednesday evening, <\/strong>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 <\/em>Scorpio <\/em><\/strong>sextiles Pluto in Capricorn<\/strong><\/em>, exact at 9:10pm EST<\/em>)<\/p>\n Wednesday night<\/strong>\/Thursday very early morning, at 12:28am<\/strong> EST<\/strong>, we enter a\u00a0Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that will last for a little over 2 hours\u00a0until 2:34am EST<\/strong>. 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?<\/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 ahead of time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday, <\/strong>the Moon remains in<\/em> passionate, all-or-nothing <\/em>Scorpio <\/strong>and VoC<\/a> until 2:34am EST <\/strong>(see Monday late evening and Wednesday night for details).<\/em><\/p>\n Thursday at 2:34am EST, <\/strong>the Moon moves into optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking <\/em>Sagittarius<\/strong>, <\/em>where it will journey until Saturday early morning. <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Thursday afternoon <\/strong>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 <\/em>Sagittarius<\/em><\/strong> sextiles Sun in<\/em> Aquarius, <\/em><\/strong>exact at 3:47pm EST<\/em>)<\/p>\n Thursday late afternoon\/early evening, <\/strong>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 <\/em>Sagittarius<\/em><\/strong> trines Chiron in<\/em> Aries, <\/em><\/strong>exact at 5:50pm EST<\/em>)<\/p>\n Thursday evening, <\/strong>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 \u2014 and on the other hand, the need for breakthroughs or change connected to the physical plane.<\/p>\n 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 <\/em>Sagittarius<\/em><\/strong> quincunxes Uranus in<\/em> Taurus, <\/em><\/strong>exact at 8:43pm EST<\/em>)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Friday, <\/strong>the Moon<\/em> remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking <\/em>Sagittarius<\/strong> all day <\/strong>(see Thursday very early morning for details).<\/em><\/p>\n Friday afternoon, at 2:00pm<\/strong> EST<\/strong>, we enter a\u00a0Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that will last for a little over 14 hours\u00a0until 4:09am EST <\/strong>(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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/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 Friday afternoon until Saturday early morning ahead of time.<\/p>\nBefore we get to this week\u2019s forecast, I\u2019d like to mention:<\/h3>\n
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