January 2013 Astrocast

Key Events:  

New Moon (21:46 Capricorn): 11 January 2013

Full Moon (07:24 Leo): 26 January 2013

Retrograde Planets: 

Pluto (09:34 Capricorn - 06:57 Capricorn): 10 April 2012 - 18 September 2012

(Shadow until 8 January 2013)

Neptune: (03:09 Pisces - 00:21 Pisces): 4 June 2012 - 11 November 2012

(Shadow until 2 March 2013)

Uranus: (8:32 - 04:36 Aries): 13 July - 12 December 2012

(Shadow until 30 March 2013)

Jupiter:  (16:23 Gemini - 6:20 Gemini): 4 October 2012 - 30 January 2013

(Shadow until 26 April 2013)

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Lunations and Long-term Aspects

Maybe it's only a coincidence (something I really don't believe in, anyway) but it seems as if all the Pisceans I know personally are having a bit of a difficult time right now.  Pervasive effects usually come from placement of the outer planets, which I'll look at in a moment.  Right now I'm going to refer briefly to my description of Pisces as found in the Sign Salute section.  I'm always interested in the different reactions people have to these write-ups.  Some love them and others are horribly offended and I have seen both ends of the scale for most of them.  It usually comes out, however, that when someone doesn't like what it says it's an indication that it addresses some part of the person that they are denying or don't like.  The last Pisces who had rather uncomplimentary things to say about my description ultimately admitted she hated being a Pisces and was thus denying and suppressing her basic cosmic programming.  Others on the more positive side have found it a welcome revelation, that the fact they were clearly different from other people suddenly made sense.  And different Pisceans truly are.  You operate on a different plane than others, perceiving energy frequencies and vibrations, albeit other dimensions, that are entirely off the radar of others.  You are prone to psychic gifts and abilities that others would give blood and pay money to obtain, were it possible.  However, operating in the "real" world can sometimes be extremely challenging for such sensitive souls, a figurative fish out of water.

I suspect that now that your modern sign ruler, Neptune, has entered your sign that this energy has gone up an order of magnitude.  Much like having a powerful antenna deployed, you are being bombarded with more signals than ever of all varieties.  Filtering out a coherent message from it all can be a terrific challenge and needless to say exhausting as this perpetual cosmic noise fogs your brain.  If you're feeling this way it's probably an excellent time to start meditating, if you don't already.  Find your center and learn to discern between what is you and what is coming in from external sources.  Learn to seal your aura and control what you let in.  If you're feeling confused and unmotivated most importantly don't "should" on yourself.  You're dealing with something that many others simply can't even relate to.  While you have to meet your responsibilities and function in the "real" world, ignoring or denying these distractions and pressures will not make them go away.

 IMHO we are entering into a new phase of the Earth's existence and while global annihilation didn't occur as predicted on 12/21/2012 we are nonetheless in for an interesting and potentially rough ride in the years to come.  I believe that it's Pisces energy which is going to get us through it and bring humanity to a new level.  You are being prepared to show us the way.  I recommend pondering where you think you might fit into the greater scheme of things and what the Universe is trying to tell you to fulfill some future role.  Meditate on what your mission on Earth might be.  Fixing your sights on a given star can help you navigate the rough seas of life even as the North Star, Polaris, guided ancient mariners.  Once you have your bearings, Earth life will gain new meaning and perspective.

Consider also that Pluto, planet of transformation, is in Capricorn, your 11th house of goals, friends, organizations and networking.  This also implies major change.  Saturn in Scorpio, your 9th house of beliefs, expectations, higher learning, other cultures, relocation, and philosophy of life, can help you build a new foundation at the paradigm level.  Tune into this cosmic energy, learn to identify it, then put it to use in your life.  You are more susceptible to these energies than most and can thus harness it more fully once you filter out the noise to zero in on what you need.

That said, let's look at January's lunations.  The New Moon on January 11 is in Capricorn, your house of goals and groups as noted earlier.  This makes it an excellent time to concentrate on defining new goals.  This is time to start from scratch, throw out any preconceived notions or "helpful" advice from people who don't really know you and figure out where you're going.  Opportunities are out there and your inborn channel of inspiration will help you as will Saturn as you rebuild a new belief system.  Those of you born right around March 12 have this lunation sextile your natal Sun which will make this influence stronger.  If that's your birthday or thereabouts, you have your natal Sun around 21 degrees Pisces.  The solar eclipse last November was also at 21 degrees and each New Moon since then has been in that same degree of the different signs, giving you a slightly different aspect and energy each month.  This will continue until at least March.  All that energy coming in has undoubtedly had a strong effect.  If your birthday is right around February 26 then the lunar eclipse in November and every Full Moon since has been messing with your natal Sun around 7 degrees.  You, also, have probably been bombarded with a lot of activity lately.  Recognize it for what it's worth and use it or it will use you.

Financial issues may be erratic as Uranus makes his way through Aries, your 2nd house of finances, income, possessions, needs and pleasures.  This can also bring a lot of nervous energy your way which also probably isn't helping.  Your body is also included in the 2nd house so this calls for taking extra good care of yourself, avoiding substances that are too stimulating or conversely depressing.  Mars is in Aquarius, your 12th house of inspiration, dreams, visions, institutions, seclusion, confinement, hidden enemies and self-undoing.  This isn't particularly in your favor, either, and any bad habits may be vying for attention.  Those you thought you could trust may turn on you.  This is a time to redefine what constitutes a friend and perhaps use that Plutonian energy to eliminate those from your life who are holding you back.

The Full Moon on January 26 is in Leo, your 6th house of work, health, service and pets which should bring a culmination or new phase in this part of your life.  There are some challenges out there, to be sure, but there are many opportunities to mitigate them.  Transforming your belief system is more important than ever and ridding yourself of any inner demons holding you back.  Innovative and inspired ideas can be accessed and new beginnings set in place with the emotional commitment required to manifest them into reality.  Jupiter stationing at the end of the month in your 4th house of home environment, memories, cultural roots, new beginnings/endings can give you a new sense of direction.  Most importantly, ponder these energies and their message for your personally, which your inborn abilities will help you identify.

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