Hurricane in the Heavens: Think of the immense, uncalcuable energy at play in this distant “whirlpool” Galaxy with its companion Galaxy of millions of Stars as caught by NASA’s deep space photography. All is energy, in the Universe.

Astro-Weekend Update…

Saturday arrives with some lingering tension, though the Moon is working now in conjunction with Mars to bring a feeling of progress to the table. Again, understanding emotional discord — getting to the root of it, is what’s called for now. Remember that what we see in others, is often a mirror of our own self — our projections. Use this wisdom to look in your own mirror so you can grow and move on. Full Moon energy is available to you today as you harvest what you began months earlier.

Remember that good, creative tension is what it takes to get things done.

Sunday finds the Moons emotional energies working well with Pluto — planet of Transformation. This is a sign that some of the tension you are feeling can be changed into something good. How? That’s the key question, and while the specific answer varies from person to person — there are some other clues today too. Emotional growth is being restricted by something Spiritual in nature. You can get beyond it, but you need to take some good, healthy, steps forward — have a good look in the self-help section of your favorite bookstore.

Monday users in February, as Winter cycles toward Spring. Today is a good day to talk things over and listen well, as the Moon dances in trine with Mercury. But Mercury is showing some tension with Jupiter — planet of expansion — so it is not the best day to propose new initiatives. Instead check in on projects, and relationships, and enjoy the collaboration and conversation. It will do you good.

Tuesday finds some sparks of tension in the air as the Moon works well with Mars — planet of beginnings — but shows some stress with five other planets. Remember that good, creative tension is what it takes to get things done — a hurricane of helpful energy may be generated and used wisely. You need a certain nerve to forge ahead. But don’t press too hard today, instead, take it easy. You will get more started by taking practical, well planned, small steps toward your goals. Save the bold moves for the right timing.

Eclipse of the Moon: Just as the New Year wipes clean the old year, so a Lunar Eclipse, like the one that happened last Thursday, brings a moment of change, hope and Truth to bear on us all. The effect is even more striking due to the heightened intensity of a full Blue Moon for the eclipse. This is the perfect energy to use as you transform your goals and ambitions for the New Year.Astro-Weekend Update…

Astro-Weekend Update…

Happy New Year! The residual effects of the Full Blue Moon Eclipse of Thursday should be felt throughout the weekend and into next week. It comes with very astute timing as we end the first decade of a new millenium — Eclipses are times to take a personal look at your personal and public life, find what must change, and proceed accordingly.  Blue Moons, happen rarely, and in conjunction with a Full Moon can bring the energy you need for transformation in your life.

On Saturday, we see the Moon playing well with Saturn, Venus in tension with Neptune, and some other stress indicators. One is between the Moon (Emotions) and Venus again — the planet of love and romance.  What can you address spiritually that will be good for your relationships with mates?  There may be something of a practical matter to discuss.  Get it out of the way early — then enjoy the rest of the holiday.

“Change is always a bit of challenge.  But good change means good growth — and that’s what you need.”

On Sunday we see Mars, planet of initiative, appearing twice — at odds with Pluto, but in conjunction with the Moon. This translates to you feeling that changes must be made to embrace the New Year, but that this is not without a little stress.  Change is always a bit of challenge.  But good change means good growth — and that’s what you need.  Get to the root of what’s bothering you, and you will learn the keys to break through what might hold you back.

Monday begins harmoniously with the Moon dancing in trine with four spheres — Pluto, Venus, Mercury, and the Sun. This is a great way to start the week, and means that you can find ways to communicate, today, that can lead to breakthroughs with those close to you.  Venus, while emotionally pleased, is showing stress with Jupiter — planet of Growth.  Ask yourself how you might grow this year in your love relationships, and what hurdles you can leap over.

Tuesday shows some tension as the realities of work and projects take hold after the holidays. Time to focus in on work, and have a good look at ways to address challenges for practical growth… in the workplace, and also at home.  Did you make some resolutions?  That’s great… now the hard work of keeping them begins. But if you remember that work, can also be “play” — the job will go easier, and you’ll have more fun.