by Rose Marcus
MOON WATCH
MOON VOID OF COURSE
The moon makes one complete revolution around the zodiacal wheel each month, spending a little more than 24 hours in each of the 12 signs. When the moon is about to complete its visit through one sign and does not make any planetary connections (called “aspects”) before it moves on to the next sign, it is considered “void of course.” The moon’s influence or biorhythm is weak during these few hours, which can cause diminished success or satisfaction. If optimum results are your aim, wait till the moon fuels up in a new sign before you do it, buy it, or say it. Timing is everything!
January Pauses All times listed are in PDT
3rd 12:51 am–1:50 am, Moon moves into Aries
4th 6:44 pm–Jan. 5, 7:46 am, Moon moves into Taurus
5th Jupiter enters Aquarius 7:42am
6th 10:05 pm–Jan. 7, 10:12 am, Moon moves into Gemini
8th 10:40 pm–Jan. 9, 10:14 am, Moon moves into Cancer
10th Full Moon 7:27 pm 21:02 Cancer
10th 8:27 pm–Jan. 11, 9:41 am, Moon moves into Leo
11th Mercury Retrograde (11th–31st)
12th 10:39 pm–Jan. 13, 10:33 am, Moon moves into Virgo
15th 6:37 am–2:30 pm, Moon moves into Libra
17th 6:46 pm–10:20 pm, Moon moves into Scorpio
19th Sun enters Aquarius 2:41 pm
19th 7:37 pm–Jan. 20, 9:30 am, Moon moves into Sagittarius
22nd 8:24 am–10:10 pm, Moon moves into Capricorn
25th Solar Eclipse; New Moon 11:55pm 6:30 Aquarius
25th 1:08 am–10:56 am, Moon moves into Aquarius
27th 9:13 am–10:12 pm, Moon moves into Pisces
30th 1:24 am–7:52 am, Moon moves into Aries
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22–Jan. 19)
Mars in Capricorn (through Feb. 5) fuels you with fresh initiative, while Mercury’s backtrack into your sign gives you more time to refine and redefine. Jupiter’s one-year tour through Aquarius prompts you to be even more creative and resourceful. The Solar Eclipse can deliver alternate financial avenues to consider.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18)
Jupiter, planet of increase, will spend this year expanding your awareness and showing you new ropes. You can have a more substantial presence in the world. Physical weight can escalate, too! The Solar Eclipse opens a substantial door; something or someone of great significance may appear and alter the course of your life.
PISCES (Feb. 19–March 20)
Day by day, a future ambition is proving to be more of a tangible reality, and the by-product is renewed trust and faith in your choices. Watch for the opportunity to right a wrong or to resolve something important during Mercury retrograde. The Solar Eclipse brings surprise revelations.
ARIES (March 21–April 19)
Destiny strikes big. Watch for Jupiter in Aquarius, Mercury’s retrograde tour, and the Solar Eclipse to keep life “coming at you.” Be an attention-getter through Jan. 10. While Mercury is retrograde, let it play out. Best come-together dates: Jan. 10–12, 16, 18, 20, 23–25, 29.
TAURUS (April 20–May 20)
The past is gone forever, and your new reality is setting in quick. Mercury’s retrograde tour through Capricorn can help you reclaim inner resolve as you step onto a more productive recovery path. No matter what transpires, view the Solar Eclipse as opportunity come knocking.
GEMINI (May 21–June 20)
You can relax, enjoy, and ease back into the program Jan. 10, but once Mercury turns retrograde, it’s time to get down to serious effort. Reevaluate, rearrange, or reinforce as necessary. Financial restructuring or relationship groundwork sets a solid stage for your future prosperity. The Solar Eclipse brings the exceptional into being.
CANCER (June 21–July 22)
It’s time to aim for better or to resolve longstanding grievances and unfinished business. Mercury retrograde can send you back to the bargaining board or put you on the favourites list for another look-see. Know the stars are supportive (friends and professionals are, too), especially Jan. 10–12, 16, 23–25, and 29.
LEO (July 23–Aug. 22)
January stars can put you through a challenging adjustment cycle. Still, Earth energies are in harmony, which suggests your due diligence will net a visible payoff. Very good progress can be made off and on throughout the month. The dynamic Solar Eclipse can launch an exceptional financial or romantic cycle.
VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22)
Greater success, satisfaction, and favoured attention is your net gain; Capricorn stars put the ball in your court. Saturn in Virgo empowers you Jan. 10–12, 23–25. The Solar Eclipse can reveal something completely unexpected. Stay alert, and be prepared to act fast. Good timing is on your side.
LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22)
Mercury retrograde can bring inconvenient repairs, expenses, or a falling-out, but in truth, you probably saw it coming. No matter; Jupiter’s advance into Aquarius and the Solar Eclipse can set you on a glorious alternate track. Watch for a poignant heart opening, a surprise re: work, or a discovery re: health.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21)
Use the advantage of Mercury’s retrograde cycle to make the necessary changes or upgrades—the improvement is well worth the price or effort. Jupiter in Aquarius can prompt a change of residence or change your family dynamics. The Solar Eclipse can thrust an unexpected switch re: future plans or security matters.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)
Pluto in Capricorn helps you harness a newly found go-getter attitude, which will ultimately help transform your material status. While Mercury is retrograde you’ll work out the kinks re: finances or relationship matters. Watch for expansion planet Jupiter and the Solar Eclipse to put more exciting options in your path.
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