Starcodes January 17, 2020 Heather Roan Robbins

Whether political tension or tension between tectonic plates, what was set in motion over the last few weeks still echoes and calls for action. But with less major astrological action, instead of more and more being heaped upon our plate, we get a chance to work on what is already here and in process. That is plenty.

If we’ve recently begun a new phase of our work, or a new chapter of self-perception, let’s follow up this week. If world events call us to get involved, let’s find like minds and do so. The sun, Saturn Pluto and Jupiter are all still in Capricorn, Capricorn energy loves a clear goal and real work, or it can leave us worried. This worry can be cranked up with a nervous energy which underlies this week as mental Mercury squares Uranus, stimulates our nervous system, and can bring some unexpected information. But that aspect also helps us think outside the box and adapt to change, we just have to give the mental hamsters something to work on to keep them calm.

The weekend begins under a thoughtful Scorpio Moon. We may need to spend some time alone on Friday and Saturday, then Sunday and Monday feel the energy shift as the Sun enters Aquarius and the Moon enter Sagittarius. Mood will become more upbeat, more active, in the streets.

Although the energy lightens by Monday, MLK day asks us to consider serious social political questions…