Celestial Readings Astro Update for Jan 22-29 201

This update sees a new Moon in Aquarius (exact on Jan 23rd 2:39AM, EST). This is technically a Sun/Moon conjunction, and can be tricky to assess but always promises to be interesting. New Moons, although appearing absent, have all the power of a full Moon, and offer opportunities for new beginnings (whether you are prepared for them or not). Of course, it is best to be prepared, though quite often we are caught off guard. Since this powerhouse conjunction is happening in Aquarius whilst squaring Jupiter on one side and Saturn on the other, the leaning is towards innovation and untried terrain. In fact, you can expect nearly anything, since Aquarius rules all things UN-predictable. However, it’s really what you make of the moment, for opportunity (or crisis) will present itself under these significant influences, no matter what your sign. These updates apply to everyone since no matter who you are, you have these specific planetary aspects occurring somewhere in your chart!

Wednesday, the 25th, the Moon moves into emotionally charged Pisces (4:11AM EST) ~and conjoins
Neptune, trines Saturn and sextiles Jupiter and Pluto! ~Much can be said in terms of challenges concerning these aspects, however, the upshot is that these are rare and enlightening patterns dancing about us in the heavens energizing us. They are beautiful aspects for soul-searching, even with (or maybe because of) the challenging circumstances of (our/your) life. There is great power to be attained on personal levels. We only need to recognize, embrace and release it. Picture the coiled snaked, (known in Sanskrit as Kundalini) ~situated at the base of the spine. Coiling upwards, it is our powerhouse, our spiritual life-force, our Prana.

With Mars (the planet that represents our drive) in Virgo forming multiple trines to (several) planets in Saturn-ruled Capricorn, there is a window, a portal so to speak, that allows us to easily activate and unleash our Prana, the fire of Kundalini, within ourselves. Saturn bestows great discipline, and during these perplexing (and often) troubling times we would do well to practice such empowering techniques. We are warriors, not victims! Saturn never brings a challenge without a solution (always to be found within you). These challenges are shaping us as the mallet strikes the metal in the fire. Every strike rends a sharper instrument. You are the weapon