2012 Mercury Retrograde * March 12 - April 4 * July 14 - August 7/8 * November 6 - 26
The most planetary news of this first month of 2012 is that Mars, now in Virgo, goes retrograde January 23 – April 14. Mars is the planet that goes out and gets stuff done. He slays the dragons and wins the heart of the fairy princess and makes her daddy happy at the same time. Mars has the chutzpah to win the battle and the war. While Mars is retrograde that ability is stifled. Those who start the war, or anything else are sure to lose or fail at that proposition. Like Mercury retrograde this is a time to redo what’s been done. Machinery is sure to act up and all are warned against buying stuff that has moving parts. Aries is especially affected but so are Virgo and Scorpio. These signs will feel especially uncertain so take life slow, do not make snap decisions. Leave those sleeping bears alone. The same day that Mars goes retrograde Mercury is one hundred twenty degrees from Mars. The statements, pleas, or plans we initiate in the days just before Mars retrograde will most likely receive no results until mid April. That’s okay, make your point anyway.
Over in Taurus, Jupiter now direct, is still semi sextile Uranus in Aries. We have been feeling this aspect since late November but now that both planets are direct we can feel the optimism without reservation throughout the month. Aries and Taurus are feeling inventive and expansive at least until Mars goes retrograde.
Since late November we have been feeling Saturn in Libra trine Neptune. Saturn is realism and Neptune is idealism. This pleasant angle between these two important planets allows us to put substance to our loftier ambitions. This is especially true for Aquarius and Libra, but all of us have come to a place in our life experience where we know just what is and is not possible and now is the time to make the most of blending those polarities. Venus comes into play (exact January 13) when she conjoins Neptune adding a dose of inspiration to go after a better existence.
The New Year opens with the first aspect of the 2012 being Mercury in Sagittarius square Mars in Virgo. This accident prone aspect is call for caution and a designated driver, but Mercury and Mars have many of us feeling out of sorts or even defensive. It is best to stay cool and sober so that you don’t start the year with unnecessary drama.
While the first week progresses to January 7 we leave behind the partying and theatrics as Mercury in Sagittarius comes to sextile Saturn in Libra and Neptune in Aquarius. Mercury and Neptune are inspirational in this instance while Mercury and Saturn call for attention to that which requires refinement and definition. Some of us will be preparing for the coming school semester while others will be looking for ways to adapt. On that same day, the Moon in Gemini is opposite Mercury at 1:52 pm CST and then void until 3:05 pm CST. There is sure to be a feeling of uncertainty. It is not time to react as the information we know is at odds with our instincts.
Mercury moves into Capricorn January 8 – 27. While Mercury is moving through Capricorn we will be organizing our thoughts and plans with care. Don’t be surprised if Capricorn friends seem to speak with more authority in the days ahead. Aries, Cancer, and Libra will find it difficult to communicate with the goats in their lives and many of us will come to new conclusions with new methods.
Mercury is trine Jupiter in Taurus and square Uranus in Aries January 8. Mercury and Jupiter together have plans proceeding smoothly, but with Uranus in the mix the pace will be fast and furious. Unexpected events occur especially for Aries, Libra, and Cancer.
As the calendar pages turn toward January 13 Mercury conjoins Pluto. Many of us will be searching for answers. Information comes to light and changes us for better or worse. Many of us will want will be peddling our influence while news of corruption is sure to come to light. Those who are hiding something better find a better place because the searchlights of life are ready to uncover that which is hidden. Those of us born during the last week of any month are most affected.
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Venus Moves Into Pisces
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The end of January week number 2 ends with Venus moving into Pisces until February 8. Venus loves to be in Pisces and while Venus is moving through Pisces love, romance, and sweetness is what most of us will feel and convey to others. Just as Venus has moved into Pisces she is sextile Jupiter in Taurus. In the few days leading up to January 14 Venus and Jupiter together have us feeling secure and happy with our circumstances. However, just as this aspect is exact, the Moon in Libra is square Pluto in Capricorn. Emotions are sure to be a stimulus for intense interactions including love and lust.
The Moon is full January 9 at 1:30 am in Cancer at 18 degrees. The Moon is at home in Cancer and this full Moon is sextile Mars. What that all means is that those of us have something to get off our chest will certainly do that right around this time. Some of us will declare our independence in some manner while others will take steps define better relations. Those of us born around the 9th of any month are especially affected so the rest of everyone better get out of the way of the fuss. On a better note though this full Moon can bring fruition to hopes and wishes and payoffs on stuff started in prior months. While the Moon winds down to new on January 23rd ; sit back and wait for results to roll around to your door. In the last few days before the new Moon some of us will feel all wigged out because nothing is happening. Calm down as once the new Moon occurs January 23rd at 1:39 am CST at two degrees Aquarius we are set to start new goals and group endeavors. Of course remember that Mars goes retrograde at the same time so put the ingredients into your project and let them stew until mid April. Add some patience too.
But before the New Moon occurs, the Sun in Capricorn is square Saturn in Libra on the 19th. This downer dynamic has us only noticing what is wrong and uncomfortable which is good because it is really showing us what we need to fix in our lives. Progress is tough during this week so just hang loose and know that the gates of progress will soon open and the birds just may sing too.
Right after the Sun/Saturn Square, the Sun enters Aquarius January 20 – February 19. While the Sun transits Aquarius we will want to get off the main roads of life and experience paths and trails that are less traveled. Now is the time to get out of the normal process. While the Sun moves through Aquarius these people are ready for a fresh start while Libra and Gemini feel like they can do anything because they feel and look good. Aquarius’ fellow fixed signs Taurus and Scorpio are pushing a big rock up a hill and proud to let everyone know they can. Opposite sign Leo are dealing with both successes and failures and should figure out how both occurred.
At the same time on the 20th Venus in Pisces is sixty degrees from Pluto in Capricorn. Venus and Pluto at this angle bring us new understanding about the way we are interacting with others. It also will have many of us feeling crazy romantic. Motorcycle ride anyone?
Week Four
January 21/22 the Sun is sixty degrees from Uranus and square Jupiter in Taurus. In the days surrounding this weekend many of us want to do something to feed our soul as well as that of another. Do something to experience the nature of the world around you.
As the last full week of January winds down toward the 27th, Mercury in Capricorn is ninety degrees from Saturn in Libra. This is another downer time that we will notice for most of this week. Menial tasks and stuff we don’t really want to do must take precedence over the fun expansive stuff that makes life joyful. Handle the minutiae; it will go away soon.
Mercury moves into Aquarius just right around lunchtime CST and the Moon sextile Mercury lifts our spirits out the depths that we have been experiencing in previous days. Mercury is sixty degrees from Uranus and ninety degrees from Jupiter on the 28th and we feel brighter and ready to roll just about anyway the boat of life shifts. Life is looking up once again.
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