Weekly Forecast: 1/29/16 through 2/4/16

 

Art by David A. Hardy

Friday, January 29th - My apologies for the late forecast... I will go over the day anyway in case anyone is curious about why certain things occurred for them.
This morning at 1:38am EST Jupiter conjuncted the North Node. This conjunction has been building up over the past week, and brings with it expansion and luck in achieving our purposes. It may be easier now to set goals and make great strides quickly. Virgos in particular are having an easy time with this now. It is a great week to memorize information or data, as Jupiter opens the mind up to learning.
Over the course of the day the Libra moon trines the Sun, sextiles Saturn and squares Mercury. Focus and attention to detail is at an all time high, but there may be some miscommunication in the evening. the moon/Mercury square and a moon/Uranus opposition later in the evening can issue technical mishaps and possible misunderstandings.
The moon is void of course at 8:34pm EST, where it will stay until tomorrow morning.

Saturday, January 30th - Mercury and Pluto meet in conjunction at 12:57am EST. As we are currently making our way out of the Mercury retrograde "shadow" period, this is an aspect that we just experienced a week ago. The influence can make conversations quite direct and to the point. If you are having trouble understanding where someone is coming from, speaking to them today could offer insight.
Venus and Neptune are in sextile this morning at 11:43am EST. Creativity is heightened, as are romantic relationships (particularly for Capricorn and Pisces). The day has a dreamy feel and allows connections to build. Intuition may be sharper today. It is an excellent time for any aesthetic makeovers, be it redecorating, buying clothing, etc.
The moon exits its void at 10:50pm EST and enters Scorpio. The rest of the evening has a more intense feel that may bring about change for some.

Sunday, January 31st - Today is fairly slow moving astrologically, but the Scorpio moon heightens emotions and amplifies situations. The moon trines Neptune, sextiles Venus and squares the Sun throughout the course of the afternoon and evening. One on one connections are given more power than groups today. Walls and barriers come down as the keen eye of the Scorpio moon gives us the ability to see into others' truths. Some moods could be a bit volatile this evening, particularly Aquarius or those with their Mars in that sign.

Monday, February 1st - The Scorpio moon is very active today, which could give the day a chaotic or rushed feeling. The moon conjuncts Mars, sextiles Pluto and Mercury this morning. Communication may be done by actions or gestures rather than through words. A favor or service provided for others could go a long way.
The moon trines Chiron this afternoon and sextiles Jupiter and the North Node this evening before moving void of course at 7:35pm EST. Despite the amount of lunar transits today, they are all fairly positive and helpful. It is an excellent time for healing work in any capacity (massage, meditation, nap, etc.). Important changes come in the form of news from friends or partners.

Tuesday, February 2nd - There are no aspects at all today! The moon exits its void at 10:50am EST and enters Sagittarius. The day is particularly adventurous and good for learning or mind expansion of any kind. Spending time with those who think differently than you or who are from a different culture could be beneficial today.
As with any day free of transits, it's a good idea to look into your own personal transits today to see what will come in the next few weeks.

Wednesday, February 3rd - Where yesterday had no major aspects, today has MANY. The Sagittarius moon squares Neptune this morning, which suggests some may act impulsively or in a way that does not consider the feelings of others. Mars and Pluto are in sextile at 5:53am EST. Physical energy is at a high point today and many will want to get out of the house or shake up the routine in some way.
Mercury sextiles Chiron at 7:32am EST, an aspect we just experienced a week ago (thanks to Mercury retrograde, we're going through it again as Mercury continues through the shadow!). Despite it being an action oriented day, it is possible to break through to others and help them make lasting changes. The best approach is to allow them to speak openly and listen without judgment.
The Sun sextiles Saturn at 1:17pm EST. Getting down to business and clearing work out of the way is easier to do today than in the past week. Saturn brings a sense of responsibility and dedication to any job that is undertaken.
The moon conjuncts Saturn, sextiles the Sun, trines Uranus and squares Chiron this evening. Learning and education are favored. It is not the most imaginative day and many may respond better to logical direction than anything too outside of the box. Uranus helps bring in new ideas and implement them, provided they aren't too "out there".

Thursday, February 4th - The moon squares Jupiter and the North Node this morning, which may make it a challenge to see the larger picture today. Frustrations and impatience could come up, and it may seem like changes are taking longer than anticipated.
The moon moves void of course at 5:04am EST, where it will stay until 7:44pm EST as the moon enters Capricorn. It is less of a day for new approaches and more one for maintaining existing structures.