Horoscope for the Week: January 20-27, 2012

Tip of the Week:

Happy New Year Water Dragon! The New Moon in Aquarius takes place on January 22^nd at 11:39 pm PST, here in the Western Time Zone. The New Year is announced on the 23^rd of January because that is the date when the New Moon occurs in the Far East. Technically, it is the exact moment of the New Moon in Aquarius every year which parallels with the countdown just prior to midnight where December 31^st yields to January 1^st. There is a little less drama in the New Moon focus as it is the dark moon phase so the overall energy levels are lowered. Yet, there are other kinds of magic at play. The simple fact that the 2^nd New Moon after Winter Solstice is given such a high honor as to begin Chinese New Year is illustrative of the respect given to natural cycles. Given the environmental crisis on our planet precipitated by the advances of science and industrialization, it seems like a good idea that we re-assert our priorities whereby we recognize that nature makes a much better friend than enemy. Assuming that the cycles of nature are beneath our technological will and might is an attitude and belief that threatens us all. The Dragon is said to tempt the fates. How apt that it should coincide with the much prophesied 2012.

According to the Chinese calendar this begins the year 4710! Interestingly, that adds up to 12. It is worth noting as well that according to the Hebrew Calendar it is 5772, which adds to 21. According to the Gregorian calendar it is 2012. According to the main calendar used in Tibet the year 1758 begins around the end of February and it is 1758, which adds to 21. It is noteworthy that all of these traditions recognize Winter Solstice 2012 to be the end of major long term cycles.

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Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

A stimulation of friendships and other social activities is dawning. You may feel rebellious, however. Ironically, a preference for work over play may be at issue. Yet, you also yearn to retreat or escape somehow. Reconciling these conflicting urges is the challenge. Aim for quality time over quantity on all fronts to have it all!

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)

The time to assert your position to gain some earned or at least desired recognition has arrived. Important meetings behind the scenes are likely. Whether these are with your own source, or outer power players, or both depends on the specifics of your destiny. Either way, you are eager to take determined and strategic measures to direct the action in your favour.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)

Many new realizations and visions of the future are being stimulated and this trend will continue. Seeing who you are and where you are headed is running through your mind. Somehow, you may sense that you have some important work to do. Attending to certain sobering realities is part of the plot. For the sake of security you are willing to do the work, though you may not truly want to.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)

Considering some of the deeper mysteries of life is an emerging trend. Thoughts and questions about sex, death or taxes, or perhaps what is the deeper purpose of your life, or the meaning of life in general… are lingering. Exchanging thoughts and ideas with others will prove satisfying, as long as you are open to new ideas verses solely defending existing beliefs. Honour the process.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)

Searching for deeper truths and new realizations about the actual states and realities of you’re most important relationships is on the rise. You are committed to do the work to make some improvements. Do be willing to negotiate. Yet, avoid trying to change others. Instead, review how you can better yourself. Be patient yet sure by taking actual steps backed by a plan.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Making improvements and changes in your daily routine and overall lifestyle is an emerging theme. This will lead you to look deeper at yourself and others than usual. At worst you will try to defend your position. At best, you will decipher, outline and visualize the solutions required, then take action. By open to a variety of solutions, seek support, yet do not lean.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)

A creative wave of inspiration is washing in on your shores now. It will push you to make key changes in the relationship you have with yourself. Learning to love and give to yourself more fully is the goal. The consequences of this may produce ironic results, however. For example, you may be guided to give more to “your” relationships with others.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)

Are you ready for change on the home front and/or at core levels? Well, ready or not…! These may be just the kind you want and/or need. Ideally you will respond to any conflicts with others to spur you on. Yet, the tendency to react aggressively is also high and this trend will continue. Make extra efforts to be open minded and replace suspicion with communication.

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)

Initiating a new round of communications will become obvious this week. Your focus will be sober and pragmatic, yet diplomatic. Creating more beauty in your home environment may be a core motivation. This can be as basic as a big clean-up. If you focus this way and follow through you are likely to feel inspired.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)

Innovative designs to establish a new momentum and/or a new overall mode of expression will soon become apparent. You want to be heard and heeded. You will be open to exchanges of ideas and visions and may feel impatient and/or depressed where these are not forthcoming. Your core motivation is to experience new levels of freedom.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)

The New Moon in your sign indicates an activation of your overall mode of expression. The stimulation of new perceptions is likely. Desires to acquire practical tools that can make a real difference are motivating you. Yet, there is reason to believe that you are feeling a little lost and confused as well and feel the need for guidance.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

The urge to retreat and even escape may feel especially strong starting this week. Yet, one can also be productive behind the scenes and you will want to be. This will include opening your mind to new incoming intuitions and increasing your scope of communications somehow. Extra care to be trusting is advised, especially in your closest relationships.

Michael O'Connor

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