New Moon in Aquarius January 22, 2012

We can feel the build up of anticipation early this morning as the new moon in the fixed air sign of change maker, future oriented Aquarius approaches. While the moon is still in the cardinal earth sign of Capricorn this morning, it joins Mercury in Capricorn, and together they form a decisive trine to Mars in Virgo. If you have wandered off course in your New Year resolution efforts, this morning is a good time to make new, realistic, resolutions and start all over again. Effective communication and emotional expression is another bonus this supportive moon/Mercury/Mars energy brings, as well as a positive mind set that can search diligently for workable solutions. The economic use of energy and words produces satisfying results. The trine between Mercury and Mars continues all day, but as the moon moves on, it leaves Mercury behind and enters the problematic T-square pattern that has been in place between Saturn in Libra, Jupiter in Taurus, and now, the sun in Aquarius. Saturn in Libra is quincunx Aquarius's ruling planet - Uranus - now in the pioneering fire sign of Aries. The pressure of blocked growth or lack of abundance (Jupiter in Taurus) and the feeling of obligation to others or to conform to the rules of proper social conduct (Saturn in Libra) and the urge to be unique, free, individual and independent all mix together now, with the pressure valve of release appearing as the inevitability of change and new beginnings (Uranus in Aries, new moon in Aquarius). It may feel frustrating or awkward now. That Mars/Mercury trine says you've just got to do what you know you've got to do. A trine between Saturn in Libra and Neptune in Aquarius softens things a bit with the energy of grace or compassion. By tomorrow, the T-square begins to break apart as the Saturn/sun square fades. Feelings of being at odds in any of your relationships will lessen after this evening, but the square to Jupiter, which feels like driving with the brakes on in terms of finances or personal development, will be operative until the 25th of January. So, new beginnings, a new plan, a fresh start, are probable now, but they may not take off as quickly as you might like. The positive way of looking at the sun/Jupiter square is that the genius of Aquarius (sun) cannot manifest (Jupiter) a better future until it plants itself on the earth (Taurus) and proves it intends to last. The new moon will be felt in the following houses, or areas, of life for each sign. If you know your ascendant, or rising sign, read for that, as well, for greater accuracy.

Aries:
11th house of friends, groups, organizations, wish fulfillment, social networking online, the stage, gallery or audience, fame, popularity.

Taurus:
10th house of career, reputation, titles and authority, success in society, mastery, your home away from home or here you express parental energy in an employment situation.

Gemini:
9th house of higher education, writing, publishing, teaching, philosophy, information gathering, foreign travel, other cultures, expanding personal horizons.

Cancer:
8th house of sex, intimacy, death, taxes, insurance, investment, inheritance, business partnership, legal binding contracts and their undoing - such as divorce - the dissolving of boundaries between people, metaphysics.

Leo:
7th house of marriage, partnership, hidden enemies or hidden aspects of yourself.

Virgo:
6th house of health, hygiene, habits, dharmic work, purpose, service related work.

Libra:
5th house of creativity, children, pets, the arts, fun, gambling, competitive games, crafts, hobbies, gardening, entertainment, vacations, cooking - anything creative and pleasurable.

Scorpio:
4th house of home, family, psychological foundations, core beliefs, sometimes the mother, but can represent either parent.

Sagittarius:
3rd house of imagination, formative thoughts, communication, siblings, early childhood education, neighbors and neighborhood, local travel, politics and sales work.

Capricorn:
2nd house of money, personal values and how you express them, self worth.

Aquarius:
1st house of self, the image you present physically and the energy you project to others, how you identify yourself.

Pisces:
12th house of the subconscious, dream state, meditation, spirituality, the collective of society, addictions, places of retreat or healing such as prisons, hospitals, monasteries, ashrams, etc.