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Horoscope for the Week of January 18
By Michael O’Connor
Tip of the Week
As the world spins and cycles, it could be as early as the 18th or as late as the 20th, but usually on the 19th the Sun leaves Tropical Capricorn and enters Aquarius, like this year. Accordingly, we can begin to notice the changing distribution of sunlight, as in the days are getting longer here in the Northern Hemisphere and shorter in the southern.
Although the Sun is now in Aquarius, the New Moon Seed which occurred on January 11, is stamped by Capricorn. This provides an example of the overlapping of cycles. So, the Moon is waxing and it will be full in just over a week on January 26 and in Leo. Fire Full Moons are usually the most dramatic and Leo is the most dramatic sign so watch for that one. So, the current Moon Phase is the first quarter which appears as a Half Moon and it occurs in Aries. Interestingly, this Moon Phase is symbolically linked to Aries and it too is a Fire Sign. So, we can expect the next seven to 14 days to be particularly exciting and dramatic. The next New Moon occurs on February 8 at 11:20 p.m. PST and at 21 Aquarius 43. It is the Aquarian New Moon each year that coincides with Chinese New Year. Thus it is on that day when the Water Dragon passes the torch to the Water Snake. While the mythical Dragon is said to stir things up, it is during the year of the Snake when the real shedding of skins occurs. The overall Astrological portrait for 2013 synchronizes with this theme and I will offer a play by play over the course of the year. Stay tuned!
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)
Life’s sobering realities may be weighing on you. These are producing changes that are likely challenging to accept and/or integrate. Consequently, you may feel frustrated, angry and/or rebellious. Directing all that energy to purposeful action could prove productive. Incidentally, you are being recognized now; intend to make the most of it.
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)
Feeling committed in a big way is in the stars. If you are not, you may feel out of sync and would probably benefit from clarifying your objectives. Joining forces with those of others is also implied. Going it alone is less than likely or ideal. A quest for better answers or methods, higher truths and/or meaning is woven into the plot.
Gemini (May 21 – June 21)
January often has a way of coinciding with sobering considerations. You have probably already had to attend to more than your share of responsibilities. Yet this week will present some openings. Getting away from it all for a while may be dancing in your mind. Take a break, you have likely earned it.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
A good deal of interaction on relationship fronts has been keeping you busy. Now you want to shake-it-up! Yet you may not know how to or which approach to take. A creative challenge is indicated, one requiring analysis and strategy. As well, the answer has an ironic twist: make the effort to allow input from others.
Leo (July 22 – Aug 23)
The cold season of short daylight hours is probably not your favourite. At best you have been busy and productive. You will notice a shift this week. More social stimulation is forecasted. Others will call you out. Yet, part of you wants to lay low, cozy up, go deep and be receptive to incoming intuitions. Aim for balance.
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sept 22)
Being disciplined enough to diversify your focus between fun, games and creative interests, on one hand, and more sobering business, duties and responsibilities on the other has set the tone of the year so far. This trend will continue; get used to it. Aim for quality breaks and accept that success now especially requires a high quantity of diligence.
Libra (Sept 22 – Oct 22)
Making key investments continues. Creating a more business like atmosphere at home and/or making your business environment more like home is likely. Either way, you want the right tools and/or furnishings to do the job. Weaving a foreign, exotic and/or futuristic accent into your plans will inspire creativity.
Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)
Your focus will turn to home and family now. Yet questions about where home is, or what do I truly need… will also arise. Many changes in your perspectives are brewing. These have contributed to changes in your lifestyle over the past several years. More are set to occur and they will be evident this week.
Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)
Clearing away old foundations, lifestyle patterns and rhythms and replacing them with new and better ones continues. This week your focus will shift to new people, interests and the satisfaction of curiosities. Looking to the future, you are seeking information, insights and answers about how to create a better balance.
Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)
The first weeks of the New Year have likely jumpstarted your focus. Dealing with sobering realities like death, insurance and/or inheritances is likely. Deeper yet, questions about life, spirituality, destiny and the like are lingering. The overall focus is activating your own health concerns and considerations as well.
Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)
An itch for fun and games, playtime and/or travel is very active, yet has been blocked by a host of duties and responsibilities. This trend will continue for some time yet, so you will have to be extra strategic and alert to recognize and act upon the openings that do come about. One of those openings is happening now and for a few weeks. Act on it!
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
One of the great ironies of life is that it takes wisdom, resolve and discipline to be one’s own best friend. Due to the many tests and challenges, the competitive arena and the daily projections of imbalance and enmity from others, it is a lifelong challenge. Such success depends on the following: the very notion; the decision; quality of choices; action and follow through. It is time to be your best friend now.
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