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Horoscope for the week beginning January 15
By Michael O’Connor
Tip of the week
In the background of the ongoing interchange between planetary alignments, a veritable kaleidoscope of nature of ever shifting and changing patterns, the 9th and final square between Uranus and Pluto is underway. This major and powerful aspect has many such ‘connections’, in this case by square only during one period every 140 years. The themes are not always the same but the outer effects manifest as important social evolutionary movements. In this case, the core themes are linked to gender equality.
This year (2016) is when humanity must and will take a whole new level of strides to overcome this global issue. The solution begins at home where love is balanced by respect and every person, couple, family and community must set their intentions accordingly.
In the even bigger picture, 2016 is the year when the Sun completes its crossing of the Galactic Equator, a process which began 36 years ago. Combined with the fact that this is a Universal 9 year (the digits in 2016 add to = 9) we should expect this year to be one of major turning points where significant endings occur making way for the new. Nine is the number of ending, completion, graduation and preparation for the new. Number 9, number 9…
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Jan. 15-21
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)
Just when you begin to turn a stride into a run, Mercury turns retrograde causing you to slow down again. Whether it is self-confidence or hesitancy due to outer complexities, or both, paying closer attention to the details is likely and probably wise. Measure twice, read the fine print and include an internal cheque to decipher if your inner counsel agrees with your strategies to advance.
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)
In the dawning days of 2016, you are awakening to a few questions whirling in your mind. Who am I now? What constitutes my best direction? How should I best make progress in a healthy, balanced and powerful way? The flip side of questions is answers. Ask and anticipate insights and inspirations. These are all reflections of changes brewing within – the deep end of this pool of questioning.
Gemini (May 21 – June 21)
Balancing dreams, wishes and fantasies with reality is probably an old story for you. You were blessed with a more active imagination than most all other signs, but it comes with its own liabilities. Digging deep to direct your commitments realistically according to outer circumstances is likely now. How easy or hard this is depends on how able you are to balance creative intention with surrender to the flow.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Making some power plays is now in focus. This includes a weave of diplomatic negotiations, which entail speaking your mind yet keeping the peace. With a busy pace and a steady learning curve in the mix, boredom is hardly the issue. Bringing some of your cherished dreams and/or higher ideals into your daily reality is where the learning is greatest.
Leo (July 22 – Aug 23)
Sometimes Mercury Retrograde can actually offer us an extra advantage. The edge you are getting involves a clearer understanding of things. Your powers of analysis are running high. You are also being afforded the opportunity to go deep somehow. This can include psychological and spiritual breakthroughs. Use this power to see through the January blues.
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
Dreams of possibility are in reverse and thereby may become actions in reality. Beyond the usual routine, something else calls, something special. Yet, there may be lingering fears blocking you. The key to overcoming these is to have a plan of action. Call it a strategy or a formula, whatever it takes to lead you to take that first important step.
Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)
Some major shifts and shakes close to home should be keeping you busy now. These are linked to changes in your income levels. Having faith in it all may be a challenge. You have to dig a little deeper to succeed, especially in terms of feeling at peace about it all. Cultural distractions could prove extra helpful. Find reason to see the light in the tunnel.
Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)
Things are accelerating. Fortunately you mind is sharp and alert. This is not the time for frivolous thoughts or activity. The time has come to push through. Returns are coming in yet you have to play your part to receive them. These are all features of a larger backdrop of a steady flow of change in your overall lifestyle. Prayers for the highest good of all are the music playing in the background.
Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)
What do you have, want and need? Such are questions floating in your mind. You are more sober and determined than you have been for some time, years even. You would like to go big somehow, yet also feel the need for some restraint. Call it calculated risk. Seeing the bigger picture that matters to you clearly enough may be at issue. Proceed slowly until you get more facts.
Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)
You are feeling the power. Yet despite the big horsepower engines, you may also sense a leak in your fuel tank. Still, you are determined to break through lines of resistance. You need a plan born of creative intelligence beyond the usual. This is a call to try something new. The old methods will no longer suffice. Distill your thoughts until the many funnel into the few.
Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)
Balancing the urge to retreat or to work behind the scenes with an otherwise strong outer drive continues. Whether it is ambition or circumstance pushing you to perform, you are seeking a balance. Between work and home is play with friends and you are in the mood for it too. It comes down to time management. As long as you weave in enough retreat time too, all will be well.
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
A steady expansion of your social and professional horizons is underway. While you are reaching out, others are looking for you. Whether or not you are connecting depends on your genuine desire to engage. Stepping back to see the bigger picture with the future in your scope, you may feel the force of necessity, or at least the lure of sweet satisfaction to increase your network.
– Michael O’Connor is a professional astrologer with an international clientele. He has 30 years of study in Astrology, Numerology and related metaphysical and spiritual modalities, over 20 years of full-time practice, is an entertaining and inspirational speaker, and writes a popular New Moon Newsletter and Horoscope Column. To learn more about Booking an Appointment, attending one of Michael’s Workshops or Webinars or one of his inspiring Visual Presentations, please visit his website or contact Michael directly. www.sunstarastrology.com or (250) 352-6871 or [email protected]
