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An update for 20th January 2025, by Patricia Godden
During the coming week or so, much effort could be directed towards initiating changes in society that are based on experience in the past. There may be a clearer and more detailed understanding of how the Earth’s resources are being used. These changes are linked with interactions between the Sun, Pluto, retrograde Mars, retrograde Uranus and the south node of the Moon.
There is the potential for much depth of perception during the rest of January while the Sun is very close to Pluto and both heavenly bodies are in Aquarius. As the light of the Sun shines on the planet of transformation, there can be greater awareness of the more challenging facets of life. This can open up opportunities to address various issues with the possibility of transforming them.
For a few hours on 21stJanuary, thoughts and feelings may be at odds. Thinking about practical ways to compromise in challenging situations might help to resolve tension. Considering personal feelings as well as those of other people in society could also contribute to harmony. This relates to interactions from the Moon in Libra to most of the planets as well as Chiron.
The opposition from retrograde Mars in Cancer to Mercury in Capricorn until 27th January is an indication of how carefully thought out plans could contribute to the best use of emotional energy. While there might be a pull between wanting to take care of material concerns in contrast to paying attention to feelings, these different areas of life can be integrated to consider emotional as well as material welfare.
A harmonious interaction between Mars in Cancer and Uranus in Taurus suggests there is a lot of available energy. As both planets are retrograde there is a deeper significance. Finding a positive way to release energy may reduce tension. It might be beneficial to consider how to use the abundant energy most constructively. This might include reforming ways of caring for people or taking care of the environment.
There could also be a lot of emotional energy with a link from retrograde Mars to Venus, Saturn, Neptune and the north node of the Moon as all are in water signs. The involvement of Saturn suggests that this energy could be managed and channelled into creative activities including art, music or developing a deeper awareness of spirituality.
The emotional energy associated with the water signs is counterbalanced by the more objective and impartial energy of Aquarius while the Sun, Mercury and Pluto are present in this sign at the end of January and in early February.
The new Moon on 29thJanuary is in Aquarius. Mercury and Pluto are close by. Original and inventive ideas that could transform society might be proposed. There could also be new beginnings in technology and how it is used in the community. At a deeper level, some people may become aware of the power of love in human interactions or the profound role humanity plays in the brotherhood of life on Earth.
While Jupiter is retrograde, there is the opportunity to reconsider a deep, inner sense of justice and what is deemed ‘right’ by the higher self. Of all the many ideas that emerge while Jupiter is retrograde in Gemini, those that resonate with the needs of the community and society as a whole are most likely to be accepted. This is emphasised by the light being shone on Jupiter by the Sun in Aquarius.
While so many ideas are stimulating and interesting, their usefulness can be enhanced when they include thoughts of kindness and compassion. When also filtered through the conscience, the mind in the heart, the value of those ideas can be profoundly deepened. There is then the potential for them to be of considerable service in life.
For several more weeks, there is a tense interaction between Chiron in Aries and retrograde Mars in Cancer. It might be challenging to be assertive if there are feelings of hurt. The energy of this interaction can be used to look at personal issues, taking care of one’s own feelings and re-establish the sense of self-worth. This may not be easy but it could be worth the effort.
For a couple of weeks from the last week of January, all of the planets are in the half of the zodiac from Aquarius to Cancer. Pluto in Aquarius is the leading planet suggesting that attention is focussed on the community and society. There could be scientific breakthroughs that could change the way we live.
Keep well, stay happy.