Starcodes Jan 8, 2021 Heather Roan Robbins
Dynamic changes are in the works as three planets change signs. Mars left Aries after six irascible months with a final dramatic flare (and a solar flare) in Washington on Wednesday and entered Taurus as the senate finally affirmed the vote for the new president. Mental Mercury enters collaborative Aquarius and Venus enters pragmatic Capricorn today; all this helps our moods calm down, our stubbornness and determination increase, and can open our mind if we let it.
We’re not over our irascibility completely; as the weekend begins Mercury forms an irritating square to Mars which can entrench stubborn debates. As the Moon is now in Scorpio, the sign that never forgets, just watch the accusations fly. The Moon shifts to more humorous Sagittarius over the weekend as Mercury conjuncts serious Saturn, a wonderfully competent organizational aspect that can really help us get ourselves together for this next season, though the weights of the world lean in on us. Consequences come home to roost- and get roasted.
Venus and Mars now form a trine in practical and sensual earth signs for the next few weeks which encourages compassionate action, cuddling, and camaraderie and can soften the other tough planetary dances ahead. We want less fiery words and more concrete action and will value accountability. Let’s show we love one another by what we do, not just what we say.
Early next week a Capricorn new Moon begins a new cycle of responsibility and structure as it encourages work that has a beginning, middle, and an end, small successes that contributes to a larger success. Climb the foothills to reach the Himalayas.
Mid-week our nerves and curiosity wind up as Mercury squares electrical Uranus while Uranus stations to turn direct, which could bring shocking news or a change in plans. This energy will feel much more comfortable if we have some clear plans in place to pour that nervous energy.
Frustrations creep in midweek as Mars squares Saturn, competing responsibilities or structural work need balanced attention, but delays could actually help build solid foundations for the work ahead. Remember to tend relationships through all this, keep that twinkle of appreciation and the warmth of support flowing.
Tensions on the big screen could peak on Thursday as the Sun conjuncts Pluto while Uranus turns direct — retrograde since mid-August. We may see turbulent waters or strange electrical oddities or feel tough covid statistics whisper…
