MOON VOID OF COURSE
When the Moon is about to change signs and will no longer make any aspect (connection) to the other planets before touring the next sign, it is considered “void of course.” The Moon’s potency weakens during these times, which can result in diminished success or satisfaction. If optimum results are your aim, wait until the Moon fuels up again to take action. Timing is everything!
Pause: (All times listed are PST)
January 1 4:33 pm to 5:32 pm
January 3 4.30 pm to January 4, 6:13 am
January 6 4:27 pm to 5:43 pm
January 8 3:37 am to January 9, 3:13 am
January 11 9:52 am to 10:44 am
January 13 3:41 pm to 4:23 pm
January 15 7:39 pm to 8:13 pm
January 17 6:05 pm to 10:30 pm
January 19 11:46 pm to January 20, 0:05 am
January 21 2:56 am to January 22, 2:20 am
January 24 6:43 am to 6:48 am
January 26 3:32 am to 2:35 pm
January 28 1:48 pm to January 29, 1:35 am
January 31 0:34 am to 2:08 pm
January 8: New Moon
January 22: Full Moon
January 7: Mercury enters Aquarius
January 20: Sun enters Capricorn
January 28: Mercury begins retrograde
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 18)
As Jupiter and Pluto tour Capricorn, priorities and future ambitions set sail in a new direction. The Mars/Pluto opposition Jan. 2 could bring a new address or prompt some other fundamental change. Mars in Gemini and Mercury in Aquarius boost vitality and keep you busy through mid March.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Recent years have brought major life redefinitions, and for the most part, you’ve felt inundated and overwhelmed. Jupiter and Pluto in Capricorn will continue to bring lifestyle upgrades, but at a steadier, more manageable pace. Love and friendships are in your life to stay. The stars put you on a good roll mid-month onward.
ARIES (March 21–April 19)
This month is sure to be the most memorable yet! Whatever you are “into” or “up to,” expect to be completely gripped by it. (That’s an understatement!) Financial extravagance and more comings and goings are to be expected. Dec. 10–20, watch for HUGE news or events, windfalls, opportunity, and added fame!
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Relationship decisions, financial risks, relocation, or educational moves/programs undertaken at the start of the month set a solid stage for greater security, success and well-being. Settle agreements, legal paperwork, bank arrangements, and transportation issues asap. The Sun and Jupiter in Capricorn can make you feel happier than you have felt in a long time.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
The beginning of the year puts it all on the line/calls for courageous action as Mars backs into Gemini and reconnects with transformation planet Pluto. Jan. 2 forms the midway point of a cycle that began last September (and will complete on March 6.) Jan. 18-20 brings a fresh start or new threshold to a relationship.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Mars dips out of sight until March, bringing an incubation period of note. Develop projects or goals, advance studies, refine skills; take time out to regroup, heal and commune with your lover. Keep watchful for undercurrents and safeguard with preventative measures. Jupiter enriches partnership potential, makes you feel better loved.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Pluto’s advance into Capricorn, along with Jupiter’s one-year tour of the same sign, prompts a significant change in the way you approach your work, health, or health regimes. Revamp professional ambitions, advertising, and parenting. Not self-employed yet? What are you waiting for? Work it out now; launch by May.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Much better days lie ahead! Both Jupiter and Pluto now move into Capricorn and the most empowered position in your chart. You’ll find greater pleasure and success in the areas of love, creativity, parenting, career and entrepreneurial ambitions. You’ll not only control your world better, you’ll rock it, too!
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Lay new foundations, put down new roots, develop better boundaries and take your newly-found ambitions more seriously. You deserve whatever you reach for. Mercury and Venus keep your social and love life vibrant. Jan. 22’s Full Moon brings a special visitor, event, or great cause for celebration.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Strip it down to specific targets, make efforts and dollars account for more. It’s wise to network even more than you already do. A more solid community profile or more entertaining social life is your great gain. Take writing/publishing, studies or propositions more seriously, too. The Full Moon brings the unexpected.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 20)
Striking out on your own or jumping in with both feet, the Mars-Pluto opposition Jan. 2 catapults you over a major relationship or financial threshold. It’s still a trial-run or build-up phase through March. Jan. 18–20, 22-24 can deliver, perhaps even more than you aimed for.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20)
Do people comment on how different you look? The groundwork you have laid will now start to show visible results. Confidence-builder Jupiter recently entered Capricorn, and up-from-the-ashes Pluto—planet of rebirth and transformation—will bring just that Jan. 25 through mid-June. The old you/old life is soon to be history!
For lengthier astral forecasts, check out Rose’s website: rosemarcus.com. Study Evolutionary Astrology or tarot with Rose, in person or via teleconference: rose_marcus@shaw.ca.
