We were bombarded by cosmic activity this
past year. The outlook for 2019
certainly appears smoother, with far less planetary gear shifts. HOORAY!
So we will feel less bumps in our path as we progress. That said, our feet will be held to the truth
during 2019 and honesty, ethical dealing and gratitude are the keys to
success. Good ol’ hard work and
diligence. Yup. It isn’t sexy or glamorous but you know what
is? Staying
power. And January provides the
solid building blocks to create what we desire:
joy, happiness, love.
If we haven’t learned yet that there aren’t any quick fixes
by now, you can guess what your lesson for this year will be: do over til you get it right. I’m not talking about perfectionism but
rather taking pride and satisfaction in work well done. Deep contentment arises from the knowledge
that you have done your very best.
On Day 1 of 2019 our actions
ignite. Motivating Mars enters its own
sign of Aries just before midnight on New Year’s Eve. You can fairly hear the roar: Ladies and Gentlemen,
start your engines. BOOM! Mars and the sign it rules Aries are
fire. We are on fire to do, to be. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and it’s
rarin’ to go: initiate, blaze new
trails, pioneer, be brave, a warrior.
Action-packed and catalytic are the watch words for January and portends
how 2019 will follow. Whatever your aim to
accomplish, there is an immense body of energy supporting all efforts now.
Meanwhile the lunar north node,
our directional calling, aligns beautifully with Venus (love and money) and the
Moon (our feelings) are in psychic Scorpio. While Mars doesn’t take no for an answer, Venus-Moon leave no stone
unturned. They dig deep to find answers;
and both aligned to the lunar North Node in Cancer point us to the most beneficial
outcome for ourselves, families and yes, our nation (no matter where you live).
Combined, this is sensational energy to start the New
Year! It tees us up wonderfully for the
upcoming New Moon on January 5th.
And what a New Moon! BANG. If ever there was a time to lay the
groundwork for what you seek to accomplish, this New Moon cycle is it. First, it is a solar eclipse, a marker of
significant passages in our lives if it connects to your astrological
chart.
The message of this eclipse is
about getting clear: get clear in your mind about anything in
your life. Its strength should not be
underestimated. Both the Sun (our will)
and the Moon (our emotions) are sandwiched between planetary heavy hitters
Saturn (karma/dharma) and transformer Pluto, all in businesslike
Capricorn. This is stark, black and
white energy: what works and what does
not work in our lives. Capricorn is the
veritable architect of the zodiac, the building
block energy.
Imagine and visualize that you are
at the base of a mountain you’re about to climb. Now apply that to anything you want to build
or accomplish. One foot in front of the other. That’s
Capricorn. It isn’t festive Leo or
talkative Gemini. But guess what? It gets the job done. It builds to last…forever. Capricorn is focused, pointed energy. Cold, yes; calculating, you bet. Its watchword is: I use. Not exactly warm and fuzzy but terrific for tackling
goals.
Capricorn rules business, big or
small. Where its energy is focused, Capricorn
gets down to brass tacks: what makes
your life function? What is it you want
to achieve? With four planets concentrated in Capricorn at this eclipse, you will
meet and perhaps exceed your goals. Harness this power! Mars in fiery Aries aligned to Venus (our
motivation plus our love/money/relationships) supports our efforts now. Set your intention by handwriting 3-5 goals
or wishes you aim to get done in January or in 2019. Then plant these in the ground or release
into a moving body of water.
Emphasizing the power of this
eclipse, both Messenger Mercury and Radical Uranus shift on the very same
day. A
potent message will be delivered on or around January 5th. Mercury enters realistic Capricorn just as
change agent Uranus turns direct motion.
Awake yet? If not, these two will kick your pants out of
bed. Great Awakener Uranus switches
forward, triggering us into motion while Messenger Mercury makes sure our
thoughts, ideas and voice are all put to good use. Seven out
of ten planets, plus the lunar nodes, are in catalytic signs on this
eclipse. AND all planets are now forward
motion. Drive, drive and more drive. There is no hanging around waiting anymore for
the bus, for others (or yourself) to show up.
BOOM! Action is upon us. We are
called to act like never before. Stand
aside, this pattern commands. Because if
you are not clear about where you want to go, what you want to be or
accomplish, you will get pushed aside by those who are clear in their
direction. Simple: if you don’t act, another will.
So the first few days of January,
focus. Get clear about what you
want. Then do it.
Two days later, on January 7th,
Venus shifts into adventurous Sagittarius, gradually joining Generous Jupiter
over the next weeks. Both Venus (love/money) and Jupiter
(abundance) are beneficent energies. The
magnificence of this pairing is gorgeous. First, Jupiter is in its own sign of
Sagittarius. Both rule adventure,
education, seeking, spirituality, life experience, travel. Jupiter is the Titan of Abundance and invites
us to grow and expand our world. Venus,
on the other hand rules love, money and relationships. In fiery Sagittarius, she seeks people who
will broaden our lives and opportunities to line our wallets. Traveling together from mid-January thru the
rest of the month, Venus-Jupiter deliver joy, opportunity, love, knowledge,
adventure and money in ample supply, depending on where they fall in your
chart.
What is most remarkable about
this duo is that the very day of the Full Moon, the lunar eclipse on January 21st,
Venus and Jupiter are tightly conjoined and helpfully aligned to Mars. Wow. Wow. Wow. For those seeking your true path, you will
find your way. For those seeking
justice, it will be granted. For those
looking for awareness (education, teaching, enrolling as a student) you will be
guided. For those seeking love, you will
meet your match.
Remember, Full Moons are about
fruition and culmination. Its bright
light shines on all we do and are, are
yet to be. The same day of the lunar
eclipse, the Sun shifts into inventive Aquarius, opposite the Moon in festive
Leo. Our attention turns to alternatives
and creativity for unusual solutions to problems we may have carried for a long
time. As part of this eclipse,
Venus-Jupiter in Sagittarius say it is time to break free, completely, for
whatever has kept you down, confined…perhaps imprisoned. For those who have avoided the truth or
shaded it with deception, illusion or darkness, your time is up. (This eclipse does not bode well for Donald
Trump).
With three planets still in
Capricorn, our message is crystal clear and
cuts like a sharp knife: time’s up. Capricorn and its planet Saturn rule
time. Tell us there is no time to spare
let alone waste. If you are not here to
do the work (whatever you decide and designate the work to be) then get out of
the way so another can.
Part of this eclipse pattern
includes Jupiter-Venus challenging Neptune in Pisces. Truth vs. illusion. Freedom versus escapism. If you don’t understand the distinction, the
spotlight of this Full Moon will make sure you do. Think about it. The truth sets you free; illusion eventually winds
into disillusionment. On one hand is
knowledge, education, learning and understanding; on the other is pretending and delusion
leading you down the garden path, avoiding true work to be done. The difference is a steep contrast that stays
with us the rest of the month.
The question before us boils down
to worthiness: Are you worth it? Are you
worth investing in, following your true path (no matter what others or that
voice in your head say)? Are you willing to do the work over the long-haul? Or, would you rather delve into and dance
with seduction, give way to temptation, delay with your choice of distraction?
Yes, one path definitely requires
focus. The truth always does. But if you follow its light, you will be
guided along your way. You are in the
driver’s seat of your life. The decision
is yours.