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January 2012 planetary influences

Each month you will find a description of the planetary influences. They have been split into four sections. For the influences of the major planets scroll down

Mercury - The Mind. This is represented in astrology by Mercury. A guide to how our thoughts may be influenced by the changing transits of Mercury through the month is recorded.
Venus - The Heart. This is represented by Venus which rules relationships. Our interactions with others are coloured by Venus as she travels through the various signs of the Zodiac making the qualities of that sign relevant in our connection with others.
Mars - Energy. In astrology the fiery planet Mars is considered the ruler of energy. In this section the changing influences of Mars on our energy and drive are recorded as it travels through the different signs of the zodiac.
The Moon - Feelings. In this section the influence of the New and Full Moon phases are interpreted. These lunar phases can be used beneficially for specific purposes.

THE MIND. Mercury begins the month in Aquarius and our thoughts may be turning to the world around us, particularly our social world and the part we play. We may also start looking more towards the future and what it holds. While in Aquarius Mercury will allow us to be more objective and take in the whole picture. Mercury enters Pisces the sign of dreams and imagination on the 14th, so we can expect our intuition to work well for the remainder of February. We need to make time for peace and quiet and remember that our mind can play tricks on us. Mercury and Neptune combine on the 14th so we can expect St Valentines day to be one of mystery and intrigue! This is a wonderful day to indulge or fantasies but not a good day to buy a used car!

THE HEART. Venus continues her journey through Pisces highlighting the mystical element of relationships; a time for intuition and fantasy to flourish when the boundaries between us can be dissolved by love. While Venus in Pisces we may feel more inclined to be charitable towards others and lend a hand to those in need. From the 8th Venus will be in Aries and this could correspond with the desire for a fresh start in relationships. The alignment of Venus and Uranus on the 10th can help us to see our relationships through clear and objective eyes. This is the time when we might seek more freedom to express ourselves. If we have felt like we are going around in circles it could be just the wake up call we need to move on to better and brighter things.

ENERGY. Mars continues its retrograde journey through Virgo this month, keeping us focused and busy. Development of our skills and a willingness to be of service to others could be the driving force that keeps us going. The retrograde motion of Mars allows us to work on honing our skills and making alterations to our daily routines. Mars will end this retrograde phase mid April 2012, and when it does we will have more success in advancing with our plans and enterprises. Now is the time to fix things and as Virgo governs our health it may be a good idea to attend to our diet needs and general well-being. While Mars is in Virgo we need to have a focus or we may become aimless and lost, irritable or lacking in energy.

THE MOON. The Full Moon in Leo on the 7th can make us aware of our uniqueness. This is a magical time and recognising that we can step outside ourselves, with the potential to be whoever we want to be, may be a part of it. In general this is a prime time for fun activities and celebration. The Leo Moon boosts our confidence and creativity. The New Moon in Pisces on the 21st will help us to connect with our intuition and trust what life has in store for us. This is a great time for meditation, music, or simply doing nothing at all. We could feel like escaping or retreating from the world at this time; finding space away from the normal ‘noise’ of life. This could be in part due to the increased sensitivity we experience as the Moon travels through Pisces. See Moon for more.

January 2012 Major Planetary Influences

Jupiter in Taurus sextile Chiron in Pisces. 15th February

This is the last of a sequence of alignments between Jupiter in Taurus and Chiron in Pisces which began last year and last occurred around the 7th December 2011. This combination of planets can provide opportunities for healing, and the close proximity of Neptune to Chiron suggests that for some of us these opportunities will relate to unfinished business from our past. We may for instance, have contact with a person or group of people that we previously felt alienated by or had disagreements with. In this renewed contact we now have a greater awareness of our individual qualities and can see past events in a different light. Our values and sense of self have changed over time, and we now feel more relaxed and comfortable in ourselves and more accepting of others. See Jupiter for more.

Mars is retrograde in Virgo 24th January - 14th April 2012

This retrograde phase of the energising planet occurs when Mars appears to be going backwards in the sky. It isn't of course, it just appears that way from our perspective on Earth. During this lengthy period we may be more inclined to rework projects and go over old ground. This placement can also stimulate our desire to put things right, and correctly used this can have a very positive affect on our health and well-being; time to put energy in getting fit! We may need to be careful not to be overly perfectionist and critical during this period. One way of doing this is by keeping a focus on what we are doing rather than the end result. Flexibility and adaptability are positive qualities of Virgo that we need to remember as we go about our day.

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