Hi everyone!

What a trek! Finally coming to the new lunar year not without challenges and the exhaustion of the long distance traveller taking its toll on our bodies, minds, hearts and spirits.

In the next couple of days we reach the top of the Capricorn mountain of the solar and lunar months, the physical world having exacted its pound of flesh from our bones.

We look to the stars, to the cosmos, to celestial forces of higher consciousness to guide us, protect us and provide the immensity of divine love, mercy, forgiveness and compassion for ourselves, our journey and for humanity in all its forms.

It’s been a major journey into our planetary history with both Mars and Mercury, our movers and shakers, in retrograde motion. Yes, Mars has turned direct but is yet to move on from his 8 degrees Gemini ‘station’ He is in stillness until 24th January, just after the New Moon this week. And he is still ‘out of bounds’ in the quantum field of timelessness until 4th May.

Meanwhile Mercury has arrived at his still point preparing to turn direct on 19th January and finally move forwards on 22nd January.

If you are feeling the strain, we can attribute much to these two planets clearing memory banks in our minds and bodies and working on upgrading our DNA.

The power of light, love, divine truth and divine will is the fuel to carry us on.

The solar activity this week has been and continues to be relentless with waves of M/medium class solar flares and geomagnetic storms manifesting rocking our inner stability with the charges flushing our energy fields.

19th January: Mercury turns direct at 8 degrees 08 Capricorn 12.12 am AEDT

...at the station

Until 11th February, enters Aquarius

Mercury on station at 8 degrees Capricorn from 16th to 22nd January Turns 19th January

Mercury arrives at the station: Awaiting collection and deliverance

Mercury finally has arrived at his ‘station’/turning point of 8 degrees Capricorn after a long journey from ‘darkest Peru’! It’s been a huge mental makeover as Mercury has been working esoterically with Mars in Gemini opening up old traumatic wounds and patterns of pain and/or panic from other timelines. Both sitting on 8 degrees, they form what we call an inconjunct angle creating discomfort and a need for prioritising and elimination yet working with both planets.

Feeling a little ‘lost’ and adrift in a big world: We wait, follow our guidance and maintain faith!

We may feel a little like Paddington Bear awaiting divine reclamation and our new ‘home’ within and without. So, we continue to wait and watch for signs of new life emerging from within, new thoughts, emotions with ongoing faith and optimism.

Reclaiming our inner physical security and support will bring us the outer support we need as a reflection of our inner faith in our divine resources and belief in our capacities to manifest all that we need in our physical reality.

Capricorn rules physical and financial security and thus Mercury has been clearing old memory threads which have been undermining our sense of physical security and safety.

The emotional climate of a world being turned upside down geologically and economically has been a trigger for unclaimed trauma from past history which we carry in our physical being. All systems and structures in our physical bodies have been clearing. Much clearing has been through the nervous and respiratory systems/Mercury ruled. Joints, bones also in clearance.

Sabian Symbol for Mercury stationing/turning direct:

From 16th to 24th January, turns on 22nd January

CAPRICORN 9

AN ANGEL COMES CARRYING A HARP

This degree shows being able to care for others – being there when they need it. It also shows that “Angels” will come when you call on them, when you’re most in need yourself. You may be able to ‘tune in’ and radiate harmony around you, inspiring confidence and joy. This pictures care, generosity and a fulfilled selfhood. Inspiring people to do their best can bring rewards to all concerned. The trick with this degree can be sorting out whether to trust the ‘tune’ that others sometimes play. Following someone for the wrong reasons can just lead you astray.

Messages of peace from the other side. Being in tune, spiritually. Elevated views of humanity. Creating harmony. Pulling on heartstrings. Redemption. Gurus. Revelations.

Having a holier-than-thou attitude. Losing oneself in fantasy. Tricking people with soothing words that mean nothing. Harping on about things. The Pied Piper.

Sabian Symbols: Lynda Hill www.sabiansymbols.com

20th January: Sun enters Aquarius 7.29 pm AEDT

...look to the stars

Until 19th February

After a big challenging climb of our mountain: On top of the world...rest, recover, ruminate!

Finally after a long haul since the December Solstice we emerge from the Capricorn solar journey of the past month. It’s a rdiest time for a bit longer as we adjust our vision to the skies above and our celestial origins and let go of the hard yards demanded by the Capricorn month. We have been earning our brownie points for spiritual mastery. That is the gift of Capricorn, demanding commitment and dedication to the path.

Finding our star of destiny in a big sky: My path forward? Making way for renewal...new ways!

Now it’s the time to consider our ideals, hopes and dreams, to review our lives as an aspect of humanity and the universal community. It’s time to consider our contribution from this time forward and what we have to offer the ongoing expansion of consciousness. In a fast changing world we need to call on our perceptions of the physical world and its changing landscape and to utilise our visionary perspectives.

In the dark of the Moon until 22nd January: The most potent clearing time of the lunar calendar

Even though the Sun is in flighty Aquarius we still have a couple of days of clearance of the past lunar month of Capricorn and find ourselves in the clearing time before the New Moon arrives on 22nd January.

22nd January: New Moon in Aquarius at 1 degree 33 Aquarius at 7.53 am AEDT

...birthing unity!

‘United we stand divided we fall’: It’s time! Time to choose...inclusion or exclusion

Never have these words carried so much weight as right now in our current world evolution.

And the Aquarian New Moon is ushering in our chance to recommit to birthing cosmic consciousness born of divine love. Many of us haven’t stopped since we took in the ‘medicine’ of peace and love of the 1960’s.

Farewell to the unevolved Capricorn energies...time to release hard work and struggle!

The New Moon is guaranteed as another huge doorway of change with Pluto, Lord of Death, Rebirth and Transformation just 3 degrees away at 28 degrees Capricorn. As we open the door for the Aquarian lunar birth, we are preparing to close the door of Pluto in Capricorn in the final stages of his journey up to March. The status quo is shifting the rules and benchmarks. Open the new door to universal love, prosperity for all!

Releasing repressed creative desires and light power!

Black Moon Lilith sits at 1 degree Leo, exactly opposite the New Moon. This is a point on the chart which represents the shadow feminine energies which have been suppressed in the human psyche. The Leo energy of this placement indicates a huge release of suppressed light power arising out of us and humanity as we birth a new month, a new era of Aquarian power.

Karmic completion of soul contracts of the status quo: Cut the ties and open to the Aquarian bowl of healing and inclusion!

Venus and Saturn in close proximity in Aquarius 23/24 degrees respectively indicates an opening of the Aquarian heart within us all and a release of those responsibilities, karmic contracts we have taken on as our soul agreement for this lifetime. This is on the edge of our rebirth and thus the completion is of energies which we no longer need to carry for humanity. It is opening the way for new pathways following this New Moon.

This New Moon carries the message of death, rebirth, transformation for humanity as we move through the physical upgrades of Mercury/mind and

Mars/body continuing at the New Moon. Meanwhile, the big underpinning energy at this New Moon is Venus, the heart energy and the opening of the deep seated repressed light and desires of our creative spirit. Chiron in Aries is just 30 degrees away from Uranus, the awakener in Taurus ensuring the clearing of spiritual wounds of identity as a human being and guiding us to our star of destiny. Just reach for it as we expand our consciousness and identity thanks to Jupiter in Aries. Reclamation of our star heritage and cosmic power and authority will ensure an uplifting journey ahead.

Chinese New Year: Year of the Water Rabbit 2023

22 January 2023 – 9 February 2024

On January 22nd, 2023, the Chinese New Year will officially kick off the Year of the Water Rabbit. According to Chinese astrology, the Rabbit represents peaceful and patient energy.

The Rabbit is a gentle creature known for thinking things through before acting. This energy will encourage us to approach challenges and opportunities calmly and rationally.

https://www.thechinesezodiac.org/year-of-the-rabbit/

The rabbits of ‘Watership Down’ encapsulate the essence of the Aquarian message as they come together as community to find a new home with the destruction of their old home. It’s very much the situation for many on earth at this time.

Just in Australia the figures have been released regarding disaster zones of the past year as a result of natural disasters. 70 per cent of Australia has been inhabiting a disaster zone over the past year. I imagine world figures are similar.

Sabian Symbol for the New Moon in Aquarius:

AQUARIUS 2

AN UNEXPECTED THUNDERSTORM

This Symbol shows the need to withstand “Storms” and things that whip up unexpectedly. It can show sudden flashes of inspiration, intuition or clairvoyance – those aha! moments. It can be thoughts and emotions that erupt from out of nowhere. They can be brilliant or unstable (or both). You will likely find that you are suddenly tested or taken by surprise. Inner strength and stability are put to the test but you learn a lot from your experiences. The effect can be quite liberating, although there can be an initial shock. Thunderstorms clear the air after an extreme buildup of energy. There can be a sense of awe and wonder at the power of natural events.

Sudden visitations of natural wonder. Breakthrough moments. A break in tension in the atmosphere. Thunder, lightning and electricity. The Tower card. Being a lightning rod.

Losing control without warning. Emotional instability. Bottling up and then blowing up. Storms in a tea cup. Seizing up with fear. Loud bangs and crashes that stun.

Sabian Symbols: Lynda Hill www.sabiansymbols.com

23rd January: Uranus direct at 14 degrees 57 Taurus 9.58 am AEDT

Until 28th August turns retrograde

Uranus has been in retrograde motion since 23rd August 2022. Each year he spends about 6 months of the year in retrograde ensuring that the changes he brings are deeply embedded in the psyche and in our lives.

As one of our outer slowing moving planets he brings sudden changes which set the tone for a longer period of time and so define generational qualities to humans, humanity and their experiences. He’s in Taurus until 2025.

Still travelling in earthy Taurus he has only travelled between 10 and 16 degrees through 2022. His impact on the earth herself has been a powerful wake up call from the earth herself as Uranus worked his lightning rod magic on our physical beings, lives and our connection to the earth.

So moving forward: What does it mean?

Retrograde planets accelerate the opportunities for ‘inner’ work, learning and realignment so now we are likely to see some physical responses within us and our lives as a result of the inner awakening of our physical bodies and our hearts. Taurus is ruled by Venus. There’s been plenty of heart opening happening in past six months.

Out of the retrograde labyrinth: Into the light of clarity and looking to our star of guidance!

It’s now we come out of the soul searching retrograde and are awakened physically just the day following the New Moon in Aquarius. Uranus rules Aquarius so the message is very loud and clear. Prepare for enlightening insights which emerge from this time as welcome a New Moon at the very first degree of Aquarius. Humanity is coming to life in a whole new way...the Aquarian way.

Our new pathways for this New Moon will be shown to us as we recover from the inner journey, the shocks to the system which so many have experienced. The outer shocks of our world reverberated through our lives, bodies, worlds.

Now it’s time to regroup,reclaim our equilibrium so we can continue through the ongoing world changes.

Uranus calls forth our innovative, creative, problem solving capacities and we need all hands on deck offering what we can as we create our new world with our cosmic vision, capacities, divine faith and dedication.

Sabian Symbols for Uranus stationing direct...hang on to your hat!

TAURUS 15

A PERSON WITH A SILK HAT, MUFFLED AGAINST THE COLD, BRAVES A STORM

This Symbol implies having to brave times of hardship and discomfort, while still having to remain confident and somewhat cheerful even though one is unable to avoid difficulties. There is the possibility of having to weather storms while maintaining that all will be ok in the end. Showing determination, confidence and hope for the future will help you move forward and it will encourage those around you at the same time. Wearing your best outfit while showing a brave face will win the respect of others who may not be aware of how difficult things really can be for you.

Inner poise being more important than outer appearances. Braving stormy emotional weather. Ploughing on through difficulties. Weathering storms. Hats, scarves, mufflers.

Not showing true feelings. Putting on ‘superficial’ shows of strength. Complaining instead of getting on with things. Not dressing properly. Constant crisis.

Sabian Symbols: Lynda Hill www.sabiansymbols.com

Golden Oldies:

‘May it be’ ( lyrics ) Enya https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8u4VLk0iTI&list=RD_yQpU_73Dv0&index=13

watch?v=GYw1aNSfZls New Moon

‘United we Stand’ Brotherhood of Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgOaQWaqty0

‘Top Of The World’ Carpenters – (Lyrics) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BgNVW4T1eo Capricorn to Aquarius

Upcoming Dates:

27th January: Venus enters Pisces 1.33 pm AEDT

February

6th February: Full Moon in Leo at 16 degrees 41 Leo at 5.28 am AEDT

11th February: Mercury enters Aquarius 10.22 pm AEDT

That’s all folks! Hugs all around!

We’re all rabbits standing on a new hill surveying a new scene, new life which promises a community spirit incorporating the world and humanity.

We are preparing to build our new world on a new template of agreed principles of unifying love, compassion, acceptance ourselves as powerful cosmic citizens with the bigger vision, a belief that anything is possible when we put our minds and hearts into it.

The knowledge and faith that we are never alone in our endeavours and the legions of light beings and ancestors inhabiting the more evolved dimensions are holding us as cosmic brothers sisters in the family of light and love.

Love and blessings to us all as come together and reach for the stars and our personal star of destiny! May the light and love carry us forward together!