Monday, the Moon remains in ambitious, pragmatic, status-oriented Capricorn all day; it will journey there until Tuesday afternoon. We tend to be more realistic, serious, and cautious; this can support practical endeavors and financial matters.
Our ambition surges and brings a need for structure and planning; when you add the pragmatism this Moon placement supports, you can see how this could be a productive time for business and long-term goals. Our reputation will become crucial.
As best as you can during this aspect, avoid “should-ing” on yourself. Take the pressure off, perhaps by saying, “I am doing the best I can, and that’s all I can ever do.”
Monday, the Uranus Station intensifies in 23º of Taurus until Feb. 2nd. It will come to a complete halt on Thursday (Jan. 30th), ending its 5-month Retrograde phase (more about that on Thursday…).
What we discussed last Monday still applies: when an outer planet stations, its energy gets more pronounced, sometimes causing discomfort.
We are being asked to hang out with that discomfort until the planet’s energy picks up speed again around Feb. 6th (when the station phase has ended).
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?
Inner and outer freedoms will move to the forefront this week. We might have flashes of insight or new ideas about what must change.
What might this be for you? Where do you feel the desire to break free? If “Freedom” were inside of you, where might it be? Where have you denied yourself permission to be free? Unique? Simply yourself?
As best as you can, for the next 10 days, 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.
Are you fully expressing your individuality in your financial partnerships and intimate relationships? Are you connecting to a larger vision? Is anything holding you back?
What are you more aware of about your unique visions, values, and financial freedoms?
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.
As best as you can during this aspect, stay open and flexible, go with the flow — and pay attention to messages from the Universe.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 21-25 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, or Aquarius? If so, you felt this Station phase quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aquarius (Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius).
Monday at 9:53pm EST, Mercury changes signs from practical, cautious, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn to freedom-loving, forward-thinking, objective Aquarius, where it will journey until Feb. 14th.
For the next 2.5 weeks, 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.
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 a special appeal.
Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini or Virgo? If so, you will feel a greater need to focus on your future and any humanitarian causes. Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aquarius? If so, you will most likely feel more chatty for the next 2.5 weeks.
