So, you can manage obstacles, applying practical celestial life hacks to live your best life.
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I use Sidereal constellational time, which is based on the fixed stars and the actual constellation.
Any planet (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto) or luminaries (Sun and the Moon) is in at any given time.
On 2nd January 2023, at 3:22 PM, the Moon enters Taurus. Read about that here
On 5th January 2023, at 2:36 AM, the Moon enters Gemini. Read about that here
On January 7TH, 2023, at 2:54 AM, the Moon enters Cancer. Read about that here
On 2nd January 2023, at 12:31 PM GMT, the Moon enters void, of course- VOC in the constellation Aries until 3:22 PM, On 2nd January 2023, when it moves into the constellation of Taurus.
On 4th January 2023, at 11:54 PM GMT, the Moon enters void, of course- VOC in the constellation Taurus until 2:36 AM , On 5th January 2023, when it moves into the constellation of Gemini.
On 7th January 2023, at 1:36 AM GMT, the Moon enters void, of course- VOC in the constellation Gemini until 2:54 PM, On 7th January 2023, when it moves into the constellation of Cancer.
The Sun is in the constellation of Sagittarius
Mercury is in the constellation of Sagittarius
Mercury Stationary Retrograde at 09:32 on 29th December
Venus is in the constellation Capricorn
Mars is in the constellation Taurus
Jupiter is in the constellation of Pisces
Saturn is in the constellation of Capricorn
Neptune is in the constellation of Aquarius
Uranus is in the constellation of Aries
Pluto is in the constellation of Capricorn
This month’s full void, of course, Moon and major moon phases dates
Moon’s North Node Stationary Retrograde at 15:27
The Sun is forming a trine with the Transiting Moon’s North Node, signalling an excellent time to expand your social circle.
Now is the perfect opportunity to reach out and make connections, establish meetings, and even create powerful alliances—so don’t miss out on this chance to set yourself up with the right contacts. Go out, mingle, and make some friends!
Start conversations, on or offline, and introduce yourself- you never know who you might meet.
This is your chance to make the right impression and build your network.
Don’t be shy—strike up a chat with that person in the corner, or ask your friends to bring a plus one wherever they go over the next few days.
Moon Void, of Course, Starts at 12:31
In general, some astrologers suggest it may be best to delay essential things during the moon void of course period;
read more about the void of course moon do’s and don’ts here.
People may be more focused on career and financial security at this time rather than trying new things when the Moon enters the constellation of Taurus; practicality is the key theme of this transit.
The Moon is exalted in Taurus, supporting progress in whatever you set your mind and action toward; it can be an excellent time to sort out issues because you remain composed-calm.
The ability to be more loyal and consistent in intimate relationships is given. This energy is perfect for taking care of bills and doing financial planning.
Spending time with family and enjoying food, game, or other entertainment can bring comfort.
Negatively people can become more possessive, stubborn and selfish, not wanting to share and looking down on others they view as less than others.
There can also be overspending and overindulgence in food, drink and intoxicating substances. Plus, some people can be more materialistic than average.
The best use of the Moon in Taurus is to economise and plan, taking time to solve any problems with your self-esteem, love, and beauty if you don’t save, now is an excellent time to start doing so.
If you have investments, you should check that they are secure, consolidate them if need be, and look for new opportunities.
For horticulturists out there, if you do the work, the transit Taurus moon vibration will reward you during harvest time.
Which is great for planting root vegetables such as parsnips, turnips, beets, maca, sweet potatoes, radish and carrots.
If you want to slow the growth of your plants, now is the time to trim your garden or field.
Mercury makes a sesquiquadrate to Uranus. You can have weird ideas or inflexibility in opinions, which can cause arguments; people can worry more and experience more anxiety or can become highly excitable and look for drama and adventure.
Positively supports original ideas and self-expression, there could be breakdowns in communication, and the Sun makes a quincunx to Uranus as well, doubling the chance of unpredictability, setbacks on plans and misuse of power.
Nevertheless allows for remarkable transformations, creative thinking and actions.
Key themes of the waxing Gibbous moon phase are transformation, organisation, strategising, looking at the bigger picture, seeking truth and digging deep.
The Moon enters its Waxing Gibbous Moon, which is a perfect time to reflect on your progress on any goals you’re working towards, especially wellness, relationship and career ones.
You may find it useful to write down or voice note your emotions and thoughts right now, evaluate what’s blocking your progress, and detail what you’re doing right.
Refining or developing a new strategy to achieve your ambitions if you are struggling, as the Sun moves from a sesquiquadrate to a quincunx which makes up the waxing gibbous moon phases, It is a chance to recognise the delicate balance between our wants and needs.
Embrace the opportunity to explore the tension between your personality’s feminine and masculine parts to discover or continue to build a newfound harmony within yourself.
Tap into your inner strength to rise above the mood swings to find peaceful resolutions to any problems.
Venus makes a sextile to Jupiter to make the most of this delightful and enjoyable moment! Seize the opportunity to mingle with influential and noteworthy individuals in social circles. You never know when you might be able to use the power of networking for your own personal and professional growth – you might even find yourself chatting with a celebrity or two!
Who knows, maybe you’ll even end up having your picture taken with them.
Ok, it is rare you will actually meet an actual celebrity, but hey, maybe you will meet a local celebrity or someone with a decent soul that brings some happiness to your day.
Venus’s sextile to Jupiter allows love and affection to be shown in social gatherings. Your intuition can be turned up to 11, and you may gain some wild insights from your dreams and visions; psychic skills can be supercharged!
But watch out for overdoing it with the things you say, do, eat and drink.
Moon Void, of Course, Starts at 23:54
In general, some astrologers suggest it may be best to delay essential things during the moon void of course period; read more about the void of course moon do’s and don’ts here.
The Sun is making a trine to Uranus; this aspect can make us all feel jovial- younger than we are; this is the perfect time to do something totally unexpected and out-there.
How about shaking things up with some wacky ideas?
Who knows, maybe you’ll come up with the next big thing! Why not try something a little bit off the wall? You never know what could happen.
It could be the start of something amazing! So take this opportunity to be bold and adventurous.
Allow yourself to be inspired and ignite your passions. Step outside of your comfort zone and seek out new opportunities that will challenge and expand your creative abilities.
Embrace the chance to explore, discover, and experiment with ideas and innovations.
Take the time to tune in to your innermost being to uncover what truly motivates you.
The sun trine to Uranus acts as a spark of light that illuminates your own unique essence, allowing you to be authentically who you are and form meaningful connections with those around you.
Moon enters Gemini at 02:36
The Moon enters the constellation of Gemini; in general, there is an increase in communication when the Moon is in Gemini; is suitable for all sorts of writing, research and reading especially technical, scientific, medical, or intellectual. In general, if you engage in deductive reasoning or intuitive guidance, there can be a lot of lively discussion and an influx of ideas.
You can spend more time travelling and socialising with friends and family than normal.
Negatively, there can be an increase in malicious gossip, biased thinking and superficial- trivial speaking.
At worst, people talking cap to get what they want and dragging- criticising others or having prejudiced opinions that cause verbal or, on the extreme end, physical conflict.
People may use intellectual or psychological warfare to weaken their opponents or nervous tension.
Restlessness can cause some people to become irritable over the inability to fix or cope with any confusion in their environment or thoughts
They can be delays in critical communications and short-distance travel.
You can rationalise your emotions right now or use logic instead of your heart, which can cause relationship problems.
The best use of the energy of the Moon in the constellation of Gemini is organising your own or family matters, catching up on reading and replying to essential communications.
Carry out research and anything else that broadens your knowledge bank, or take time out to sort issues rationally with your close ones and explore your community.
For you gardeners out there, when the Moon is travelling through the constellation of Gemini, it is a perfect time to store roots and fruits.
Cultivate your land and plant all types of melon or zucchini seeds, such as cucumber, squash, courgettes, and Cucumis, and start planning to or sowing flower seeds
Full Moon at 23:08
As the days go by from the new moon phases, the Moon slowly grows more and more radiant into the full Moon, like a pearl in the night sky. Its silvery light reminds us of the lessons learned and experiences we have had since the last full Moon.
The full moon phases last two weeks and can be a time of abundant potential and opportunity.
The full Moon happens when the Moon is opposite the Sun. Some of you may focus on finishing things; others may experience illuminating revelations either through your own exploration or from the words or actions of others.
It is an excellent time to think about projects that need to be finished and plan to take steps to overcome any obstacles.
Some people may let go of a relationship, and others may start or continue the work of dealing with any self-destructive habits or thoughts, which hold you back from being authentic and living life on your terms.
Negatively the full Moon can make us act irrationally and be quick to anger.
There can be tension between the conscious and subconscious minds, the more feminine and masculine aspects of yourself.
Professional and domestic responsibilities can also get in the way of each other, causing a conflict between what we should do and what we want to do, leading to a fragile psychological or emotional state.
There can be an increase in boujeee- showing off behaviour, confidence and enthusiasm that leads to doing things to excess such as excessive spending, socialising, eating, drinking or drug taking.
Causing you or others to crash and burn at a later date or unexpected consequences due to impulsive actions, be cautious with all forms of speculation and financial investments.
In ancient times the full Moon was said to cause issues with digestion, so be careful of what you eat and drink at this time, as well as the information you take in and the people you spend time with.
You may experience trouble with children or handling your own inner child, who may demand special attention or be emotionally challenging.
Ultimately the Sun opposes Moon- the full moon period is a time if you are prepared to put your mind and action to it; people can understand each other’s perspective more, yet you will have to fight for this to happen, even if it means overcoming your own prejudices.
The full Moon is far more than just an illuminated face in the night sky. It is a source of immense potential, capable of controlling the ebb and flow of the tides and even influencing the events of our lives.
Make sure you make the most of its magical power! As the full Moon rises, it’s a reminder to let go of anything that isn’t helping us reach our fullest potential.
It’s a cue to say goodbye to any people, places, and things that may not be conducive to our growth and create a new beginning. The full Moon is a time to break away from old cycles and habits and start fresh.
As a full moon appears, seize the chance to start anew. Embrace the wave of transformation it brings and open yourself up to the possibilities of a fresh start and exciting opportunities.
Every full Moon that happens each month gives us a chance to make a fresh start, reminding us that we don’t have to wait for a birthday or a new year to begin to change our lives.
Every month we are astrologically given the energy and opportunity to let go of old habits and focus on positive, soul-level growth. It’s a chance to make progress that can last month after month.
The full Moon can also be a wonderful time for ritual and ceremony.
It is a marker of endings and a time to symbolically let go of any negative thoughts or feelings that may be holding us back.
Take a moment to write down the things you want to release on a piece of paper and burn it as an offering.
Spend time in water, whether it’s a bath, shower, or even a dip in a river or lake, to cleanse the negativity from your mind, body, and soul.
Spend time meditating or in nature and find a peaceful spot outside to write or voice note the things you want to let go of or manifest into your life.
You can do this indoors, too; if it is cold, you can create a vision board or anything else to help you with this releasing and cleansing process that the full Moon calls for.
The full Moon can be a time of reflection, renewal, and healing. Take time to think about the lessons you need to learn and start or continue to let go of your spiritual, emotional or psychological trauma.
Sensual dance, tai chi and yoga can help you connect with your inner voice and intuition and allow yourself to truly release any negative energy and let go of any burdens that are no longer serving you.
Consider re-examining your objectives and prospects. Are you satisfied with the people and aspects of your life?
What obstacles are hindering you? What is preventing you from connecting to your internal bliss?
Ask yourself what kind of things you would like to manifest, foster -grow within you, or bring into your life?
And what things and relationships do you need to start letting go of to make space for the new you want in your life?
The Moon and Mercury forming an opposition create a celestial atmosphere that the mind and heart can feel.
This opposition makes a vibrational bridge between emotions, and there can be a boost in communication with those of the female sex, or you can feel more connected with your feelings and ideas.
But because this is an opposition, your thinking may be volatile, so be wary of letting feelings dictate decisions, so making the decisions the full Moon typically calls for can be difficult for you; you can find yourself torn between your emotions and rational mind.
This can leave you feeling uncertain and insecure as if you have no control over the situation. To find harmony between your head and heart, take time to assess each decision and its consequences before making a final choice.
Rather than letting yourself be torn between your thoughts and emotions, you need to find equilibrium.
It can be difficult sometimes to make decisions, especially when there is a battle between your heart and mind. But by finding a middle ground, you can trust your own judgement and stop doubting yourself.
The Sun’s conjunction with Mercury can counteract the effect of the Moon’s opposition to Mercury, offering support so that you can overcome any blocks to you understanding your thought process and communicating effectively with others.
Negatively the Sun’s conjunction with Mercury can make you too in your head and less objective, lost in your own thoughts and what you think people’s intentions are.
Rather than their actual desires and intent and with the Moon opposing Mercury – also giving us the inclination to be in our feelings, communication can become tense in all manner of relationships.
Still, the suns and Mercury allow you to feel more passionate and vocal about your goals and beliefs.
The Moon’s biquintile to Saturn reminds us of the importance of finding a balance between spending some time alone in self-reflection to achieve your fullest creative potential and engagement with the world.
By learning to be just as content with yourself in solitude as you are when engaging with the world, as you interact with others and grow in social, emotional and psychological experience, you will broaden your self-awareness.
As well as taking time to study historical and current experts in the things that interest you allows you to develop your own unique and individual creative powers.
The Moon’s sextile with Uranus and the suns and mercuries trine to Uranus gives us the energy to take transformative action and take a leap of faith.
Now is the perfect time to embrace innovative thinking, bring about meaningful change, and be intellectually agile and open-minded.
Some of you, especially those with strong mercury, sun, Uranus, 3rd, 5th, 6th and 11th house placements in your birth chart, may gain an eagle eye for detail.
Helping you think up unique and original ideas that you can share with ease, these aspects additionally reduce the effect of the confused thinking caused by the opposition of the Moon to Mercury and the Sun.
The Moon’s trine Neptune allows us to be in tune with our intuition and have an acute sensitivity to the world around us.
That can help you unlock the emotional and psychological wounds that stop you from growing into the person you really want to be by keeping you in a loop of toxic behaviours, thoughts and relationships.
This alignment gives spiritual insights, encouraging you to get closer to your inner life and the things in your subconscious that can solve your problems.
The Moon’s trine to Neptune is also good for psychic activity work if you can stay grounded and use cosmic energies in balanced ways.
Saturn’s semi-sextile Neptune provides stability needed to view your intuitive guidance objectively in the coming weeks as the Moon passes from its full to new moon phases.
Providing you with the support to keep your feet firmly planted in the ground while still appreciating the allure of life’s beauties and getting in tune with the ethereal.
The alignment of Venus and Mars enhances feelings of love and creativity. You may find yourself feeling more spontaneous and drawn to romantic possibilities. Enjoy this time, and be open to the joys that come with it.
This aspect blesses us with loyalty and the ability to relate to ourselves and others on a deep level, Jupiter semi-square Saturn
inspire a period of deep reflection.
Helping us take stock of our values and beliefs and allowing us to become more tolerant and accepting of those who are different from us.
This is an opportunity for the economy, which is good as many nations are facing economic instability; individually helps us to look to new ways to live our lives and to grow or start a new business.
Negatively locally or globally, Law and order can be strengthened in some countries to a tyrannical extent, and unpopular decisions can be taken with confidence, which restricts freedoms in some way.
The Moon, Sun and Mercury also make squares to Chiron
May bring childhood wounds to the surface, especially those connected to our primary caregivers, and any issues you have with self-belief and trusting your own judgment or intuitions
Although they can bring pain, these aspects provide a source of great power and understanding if you are prepared to deal with whatever trauma comes to your attention.
The strength and resilience are given to you to help yourself and the courage to reach out to others for support, or you and others can benefit from talking about your turmoil as you take steps to overcome your struggles.
If you’re willing to understand and manage your problems and continue to grow and thrive, you can heal any wounds you have with self-belief and trust in your own wisdom.
The Sun’s trine to the north node, Venus’s square to the north node, Uranus’ conjunction to the north node and Neptune’s semi-square north node, Support you in letting go of your past, which is represented by your south node in your birth chart, all these aspects to the Moon’s north node at the time of this full Moon.
Are showing that the main theme of this full Moon is letting go of the things that have been holding you back for years or decades.
And finally, working or continuing to walk towards your future and the hobbies, relationships and career path that will really bring you happiness in this life.
The things that will bring you joy in this lifetime are shown in astrology by the sign and house your north node is in and any aspects involving your north node.
The transit of the Sun and Moon’s North Node invites you to step into your power and leave behind the fears of your past.
Another aspect that supports reaching out and connecting with others to begin or develop meaningful relationships or cultivate influential contacts.
Calling you not to let the demands of your family or societal expectations keep you from expressing your authentic self if you want to change your profession or have a more public-facing career.
Like writing a book, running a, or starting an online channel, now is the time to begin; your voice deserves to be heard!
Venus’s transformative square to the Moon’s North Node, is another aspect that gives you a chance to explore beautiful relationships and unearth your artistic potential.
By fearlessly exploring new and creative ideas, Neptune’s semi-square to the north node gives us an excellent opportunity to join forces with spiritually-minded and creatively-gifted individuals or unlock our innate intuitive senses.
Some of you may have wounds, myself included, about building new connections with others, but this aspect promises that if you take advantage of this chance to form meaningful relationships without ignoring red flags, you could prove reliable and trustworthy.
This symbol calls us to grow into a new way of being by giving the example of a group of immigrants, and I know there’s a lot of contention in our world about people crossing broaders, illegally.
Still, if we were all honest and in their position, we would want a better life for ourselves.
So this Sabian degree reminds us to take a new perspective on how we see the world and embrace these new thoughts – “new country” and opportunities to be more open-minded and realistic about the root course of your own and society’s problems.
The requirement for entry into these new all-inclusive thoughts is a conscious acceptance of the real source of our personal and global issues instead of the hype the media and other sources want us to play into.
Crossing the threshold into a whole new world, unity rather than division, on the personal level, this symbol ultimately asks us to accept our personalities’ good and bad sides.
Under this full Moon, and work to manage all shades of our temperaments, so we can meet the necessary requirements to bring the changes we all want into our lives.
Nestled in a tall tree, there are three young birds. This emblematic-symbolic image signifies the development of spiritually creative processes in a unified mentality.
Historically, birds have been associated with spiritual power and the liberated elements of the psyche.
The upper chamber of consciousness. This is where all the wild ideas of the spirit can be taken in and accepted, yet in today’s world, they are many barriers to us, reaching our innate wisdom, let alone believing in it.
Our world is plagued right now with chaotic and ill-informed protests and one group of people putting the finger at the other for being the root cause of the world’s problems.
Although some of these intentions are good, the execution of these protests and blame-pointing are not really changing our world.
This symbol calls for us to take an inclusive rather than continue with a decisive approach to fixing the problems of our world, from economic instability to stopping climate change.
The emotional and somewhat misguided mass protest demonstrations should be reconciled with innate motivations and adapted to the phases of organic-natural development.
The 23rd degree of Gemini emphasises the importance of CREATIVE INTEGRATION, Creative integration, according to astrology Dane Rudhyar is an essential part of life, work, and inventiveness.
It is the ability to combine multiple ideas, sources, and perspectives to create something new and powerful.
Creative integration allows us to go beyond traditional thinking boundaries, challenge the status quo, and discover new ways of approaching problems.
It is about connecting the dots, seeing the bigger picture, and recognising the value that can be added when different perspectives are brought together.
It allows us to be more open-minded, to come up with innovative solutions, and to develop a culture of collaboration and mutual understanding.
Creative integration is a way to create progress, to spark inspiration, and to make a positive change in the world. Creative integration is a skill we all need to use.
Take advantage of this moment to create a positive change in your life , so that you can help our world change by changing yourself first.
Calling us to think about the things that unite us as human beings, not the things that drive us apart.
Start or continue to heal the things that stop you from living your best life, and explore your unique creative potential.
Embrace the power of your personal transformation, look for innovative ideas, and to make changes that will revolutionise your life.
Globally, we are now embarking on a new journey, which can be daunting at times.
But we must not be afraid of change but instead embrace it.
We must strive to move forward, learning and growing along the way while still holding close to the personal values that make us who we are.
Yet making sure our values are actually our own and not the things we are told to believe in, It is important to remember that our values give us strength and courage to move forward and never forget our roots.
Let us use this new chapter as an opportunity to become better versions of ourselves, to reflect on our past and present and use it as a way to create something beautiful for the future.
We must take the time to appreciate our journey and all the lessons and experiences that can be learned if we are willing to take the time to self-reflect and grow.
This Full Moon wants us to find our inner courage to create a life of joy and connection.
Allow yourself to shine, and never forget your unique power. Channel your enthusiasm into purposeful action and seize the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on your own life or the world. Dare to be brave, and your destiny will be one of greatness!
Moon Void, of Course, Starts at 01:36
In general, some astrologers suggest it may be best to delay essential things during the moon void of course period; read more about the void of course moon do’s and don’ts here.
Moon enters Cancer at 14:54
Home improvements, family, nurturing, taking care of bills, and other domestic matters can take center stage when the Moon moves into the Cancer constellation.
People may be more creative, romantic-idealistic, emotional, and clingy and seek security over anything else during this moon phase.
You may want to spend more time in your own home rather than socialise, retreating into your own shell.
Hurtful words and actions can deepen any pain you may be in, so everything that is not a criticism can be taken this way.
Cancer/ Moon energy can make people patronising at worst and fearful of the things and people they cannot control.
Some of you may try to dominate others which can deepen tension in relationships.
It’s essential that you don’t eat your emotions because there is a risk of overindulging in drugs, alcohol or other substances.
It can be hard to for people to be honest about and face their feelings; spending time in self-reflection, care, attending therapy, and all forms of meditation is the best use of this energy and taking care of all your private matters.
As well as spending time with children, your inner child, family, friends or others with whom you have a close connection and healthy meeting each other’s needs.
You may spend more time entertaining and cooking for each other in each other’s homes, providing care for the elderly or vulnerable people.
Spending money on practical and decorative items for your home or looking for a new place to live or to invest in is also a good use of this vibration.
Money problems, especially those relating to family budgets or overspending, may cause stress and discomfort in your household, during this time, it is best to economise.
Moodiness due to unhealed psychological, emotional or spiritual wounds can surface from your subconscious mind into your consciousness.
Increasing the risk of misunderstandings and conflict in the home, social or work environments
When the Moon is in Cancer, it is an excellent time to plant and replant leafy fruits, vegetables, and plants. Fertilising and watering plants can increase harvest under the cancer moon.
The Sun also makes a sextile to Saturn today, allowing you to step up to the plate and stay focused regardless of anything else going on.
People can be more direct and act with integrity, which allows for self-discipline, and some of you may guide or be guided by someone who is wise.
All in all, the stamina and patience are given to keep on going when it gets tough and to do more with less, overcoming any obstacles.
The Sun’s strongest conjunction with Mercury today allows you to take a leadership role, but those in or who feel they have authority over you may be overly bossy, causing conflict.
Positively, you can gain a clear understanding of your goals and logical thought, deductive reasoning, or intuition can show you how to achieve your ambitions if you’re willing to plan carefully and work slowly to bring your dreams into reality.
At best, this transit can make people listen and communicate more effectively, make the right decisions, and develop excellent judgement and observational skills.
You are supported in remaining focused on the desired result, increasing dedication, taking an individualised approach and utilising the tools at your disposal will be essential to make the most of this transit and your time and other resources.