AstroWatch

*Any times indicated are for the Pacific Time Zone.

*Refer to “AstroCast” by Kimberly Maxwell for more detailed information as these events unfold.

*Remember, these are just transits and they too, like a kidney stone, shall pass.

12/21/24 – 1:21 am – Sun enters Capricorn “Winter Solstice”

Today is the first day of winter in the northern hemisphere and the first day of summer in the southern hemisphere.  It is the longest night and shortest day of the year, that is in terms of hours of daylight, at least in the northern hemisphere.  Capricorn is the cardinal earth sign and is also considered to be the “business” sign of the zodiac.  Time to get serious and get down to business as both the month and the year are coming to an end. 

While most people are still sleeping, just over one hour later (2:39 am), the Moon will make a mutable opposition to Saturn.  Your task is to find balance between what you must do and what you need to do.  Less than 1 1/2 hours later (3:55 am), She will make a waxing mutable crisis of action square to retrograde Jupiter.  Saturn rules Capricorn and expects us to “toe the line,” to follow the rules, and pay attention to the details.  Normally expansive Jupiter may be trying to tell us that we have over-looked or forgotten to do something as “retrograde” implies a need to look back, to review something we have done or thought we had done.  Note any dreams you may have.  If something wakes you in the night, note the time and as much detail as you can.

These are the last major aspects until tonight; however, just under four hours later (7:45 am), the Moon will make a waning inconjunct/quincunx to Venus.  It is Saturday and this combination of aspects suggests that you may want to stay flexible today as something may happen to disrupt any plans you have made.  Be attentive to your relationships and stay within your budget.

12/21/24 – 10:50 pm – slow Moon waxing earth trine retrograde Uranus

This is the pause and review your day trine.  Did you get everything done that you were planning on?  Did the things you did do, go as you expected, or do you need to redo or finish up some details of them?  Make a list of the things you need to do tomorrow so that you won’t forget anything.

12/22/24 – 5:27 am – slow Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a mutable opposition to Neptune, the Moon goes void-of-course for over 5 1/2 hours to start the day, finally entering Libra at 11:08 am.  It is Sunday morning and with the Moon void-of-course, you should focus on things that you have already started and set aside any new things until after the Moon enters Libra.

12/22/24 – 12:44 pm – slow Moon waning air trine Pluto

Waning aspects are about completing things.  This is the pause and plan your next actions trine as you continue to consolidate, eliminate, and put the finishing touches on whatever you are working on.

About 1 1/2 hours later (2:18 pm), the Moon will make a waning cardinal crisis of consciousness square to the Sun.  This is what the previous aspect wanted you to plan for.  Did you?  It is time to take action and complete things.

12/22/24 – 7:59 pm – slow Moon waxing sextile retrograde Mars

This is their first aspect since their conjunction.  What new things have you started since then?  Time to review them and plan what actions to take to keep them on track and moving forward.

12/23/24 – 8:22 am – slow Moon waning sextile Mercury

It is Monday morning, and this is the last aspect before their conjunction.  This is the finish something aspect.  You should feel better if you do as it will get your day off to a positive start.

12/23/24 – 3:30 pm – slow Moon waning air trine Saturn

This is another pause and plan your next action trine.  Don’t over think it as just 21 minutes later (3:51 pm), the Moon will make a waxing air trine to retrograde Jupiter.  The waxing trine is the pause and review those actions to make sure that you didn’t forget or miss anything.  Coming so close together, your next action may be to fix or complete something you did or didn’t do recently.

12/24/24 – 2:44 am – slow Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waning air trine to Venus, the Moon goes void-of-course for the rest of the day, that is over 21 hours.  Today is not the day to start something new.  Focus on things that you have already planned or stared.  With three inconjunct/quincunxes later today, stay alert and be flexible as you may have to change your plans.  If something new comes up that you must start, proceed meticulously.  Pay close attention to details, instructions, and the “little things” we may tend to take for granted as they are the things that can trip us up.  Review and check your work frequently.

Almost 9 hours later (11:35 am), the Moon will make a waxing inconjunct/quincunx to retrograde Uranus.  This could be a good thing such as a sudden inspiration or memory that allows you to solve a problem or something not so good such as an interruption that may throw your day completely off from what you had planned.

12/24/24 – 1:59 pm – retrograde Jupiter waxing mutable square Saturn

This is their second of three crisis of action squares.  Their previous one was August 19, 2024.  Have you been working on a long term project or perhaps a repetitive project or task?  Perhaps something you did or made around that time will be just what you need to solve a current situation.  Their third crisis of action square will be on June 15, 2025, when you may have an opportunity to repeat your success or finally complete that long term project.

About 4 1/2 hours later, the Moon will make a waning inconjunct/quincunx to Neptune followed 2 1/2 hours later by the Sun making a waxing inconjunct/quincunx to retrograde Mars.  Some “obstacle” may come up that might throw you off your game momentarily, but if you take a pause, step back, and clear your head, the solution may present itself.

12/25/24 – Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!

For those who celebrate either or both of these holidays, it is unusual for them to fall on the same day, but then 2024 has been a rather unusual year.  Whether you celebrate one, both, some other holiday, or none, today is Wednesday and December and 2024 are almost over, so if you have things that you need to finish, best get to it!

12/25/2024 – 12:06 am – slow Moon enters Scorpio

At last, the long Moon void of course is over.  Now in fixed water Scorpio, some may find old wounds, hurtful memories, or regrets coming up, perhaps in dreams or as the day progresses.  They are from your past and not your future.  Don’t make the same mistakes over again.

Less than one hour later (1:01 am), the Moon will make a waning fixed crisis of consciousness square to Pluto.  Note any dreams, insights, or “a-ha” moments you may have.  They may be worthy subjects to discuss with friends or family later …, or not.

12/25/24 – 7:44 am – slow Moon waxing fixed square to retrograde Mars

This is the crisis of action square.  With Mars retrograde you may want or need to tap into your energy “reserves” to get things done today.

12/25/24 – 9:00 am – slow Moon waning sextile Sun

This is the last aspect until tomorrow morning and their last aspect until the New Moon on the 30th.  Just another indicator that time is running out to get things completed.  Happy Holiday!

12/26/24 – 4:31 am – slow Moon waning water trine Saturn

Perhaps to make up for yesterday, this is the first of five exact major aspects today, three by the Moon and two by Mercury, three waning and two oppositions.  These all are serving as reminders that you may want to focus on older work in progress or those things that need to be completed by Tuesday (31st).  The only waxing aspect is an inconjunct/quincunx 36 minutes earlier by the Moon to retrograde Jupiter.  If something woke you early, note the time and what it was.  Be sure to include what and how you were feeling.  The waning trine is the pause and plan your next action aspect.  Consolidate, refine, complete are your keywords to focus on.

12/26/24 – 2:48 pm – Mercury mutable opposition mutual reception detriment retrograde Jupiter

This is the second aspect of the day and their third and final opposition for this cycle.  Being in signs that are opposite the sign they rule places both Mercury and Jupiter in “detriment,” a weakened state as they must “bow” to the sign ruler.  However, since each rules the sign the other is in, they are in what is called “mutual reception,” kind of like a “house swap,” they gain some strength from that.  Their previous oppositions were November 18 and December 4, 2024.  It is time to assess what you have been working on and make a decision.  Either it is ready to be completed, or it is not.  Stop procrastinating and make a decision.

12/26/24 – 9:08 pm – slow Moon waning fixed square Venus

This crisis of consciousness square is the third aspect of the day.  Consolidate what you can, set aside what you aren’t using, and let go of what doesn’t work or you no longer need.

12/26/24 – 11:29 pm – Mercury waning mutable square Saturn

This is the fourth aspect of the day and another crisis of consciousness square.  Ditto to the previous aspect.  Make a “to do” list for tomorrow.

Just five minutes later, instantaneously in universe time, the Moon will make a fixed opposition to retrograde Uranus for the fifth and final aspect of the day.  Coming late in the day, this could be an “oh darn,” aspect as you may suddenly realize you forgot to do something.  If it is quick and you can, do it now.  If not, put it at the top of your “to do” list for tomorrow.

12/27/24 – 5:32 am – slow Moon goes Out-of-Bounds South

Once again, our past might catch up to us as the Moon crosses 26 Scorpio 48’ and goes out-of-bounds south.  Memories of good times past may come up.  Tap into your past successes as you look for ways to succeed now and in the future.  People from your past or things you forgot or thought lost may come back to you.  Trust your intuition.  If you need to make amends or apologize for something, now is the time to do it.

12/27/24 – 6:24 am – slow (OOBs) Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waning water trine to Neptune, the Moon goes void-of-course for over five hours, entering Sagittarius at 11:46 am.  Use this time to consider and plan what actions you should take next to meet any deadlines you may have.  Focus on older work in progress that needs to be completed.

12/27/24 – 1:36 pm – slow (OOBs) Moon waning sextile Pluto

This is their last aspect before their conjunction.  Just another reminder to get things finished.  Don’t forget to use some of this time to consider what you want to start at their conjunction on January 1, 2025, new year, new goal.

12/27/24 – 5:50 pm – accelerating (OOBs) Moon waxing fire trine retrograde Mars

Coming at this time of the day, this suggests that you may want to take a “time-out” and review your day to make sure that you haven’t forgotten anything or may need to redo something.  Don’t forget to give yourself a “pat on the back” for what you did accomplish today.

12/27/24 – 11:42 pm – Venus waning fixed square retrograde Uranus

This is the crisis of consciousness square.  Cross those things that you have completed off your “to do” list.  Make a list of the things you need to do tomorrow to stay on schedule.

12/28/24 – 1:50 pm – accelerating (OOBs) Moon mutable opposition retrograde Jupiter

The mutable signs, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces tend to be more adaptable, fluid, or changeable, but can also be rather indecisive.  Pause, breathe, find a point of balance in your life, then proceed with your day.

Less than 1 1/2 hours later (3:15 pm) the Moon will make a waning mutable crisis of consciousness square to Saturn, perhaps as a reminder to make sure you are working on those things that need to be completed first as Saturn is also the “Time Lord.”

12/28/24 – 7:01 pm – accelerating (OOBs) Moon conjunct Mercury

This is the beginning of their new cycle.  Mercury symbolizes how we communicate, think, organize and process information.  It is Saturday evening, and this could be a good time to get together with friends, family, or for a date night with someone special, to reminisce, share dreams for the future, or explore and learn about whatever may be on your mind.

12/29/24 – 12:03 pm – average (OOBs) Moon waning sextile Venus

This is their last aspect before their conjunction on January 3, 2025.  This is another reminder to consider anything you may have that needs to be completed by Tuesday.  Following this, Venus will go void-of-course for over 103 hours, which is until She enters Pisces on the evening of January 2, 2025.  Avoid making any long term financial commitments or major purchases without carefully considering the fine print and your budget.  This is also not the time to start a new, hopefully meaningful, relationship.  Take it slow, keep it casual, at least for now.

Just over three hours earlier (8:55 am), the Moon made a waning inconjunct/quincunx to retrograde Uranus.  Trust your instincts and tap into your creative nature to find solutions and make things happen today.

12/29/24 – 1:13 pm – Chiron stations Direct

After more than five months retrograde, Chiron finally stops His apparent backward motion and pauses at 19 Aries 00’ as He prepares to begin His forward motion again.  He will spend the next seven months retracing His steps to 23 Aries 32’ and moving into new territory.  He will station retrograde again on July 30, 2025, at 27 Aries 10’.  Those with planets or sensitive points between 19 to 27 Aries may feel this the strongest.  But feel what?  Most commonly known as the “wounded healer,” health issues, physical and or mental may come up but also ways to treat or deal with them.  In Greek mythology, Chiron was known as a gifted student and famous teacher.  In the end, He was recognized for His personal sacrifice.  This transit can also be an opportune time to learn, share, teach, and engage in a cause that you believe in and are passionate about.

12/29/24 – 3:34 pm – average (OOBs) Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waning mutable crisis of consciousness square to Neptune, the Moon goes void-of-course for just over five hours, entering Capricorn at 8:37 pm.  You might want to use this time to consolidate or update your “to do” list.  With Neptune involved you may discover something you forgot to include or may have already completed.

12/30/24 – 1:07 am – average (OOBs) Moon waxing inconjunct/quincunx retrograde Mars

Coming at this time of the night, this could be a “sleep disturbance” kind of aspect.  Did you have a bad dream or did something else wake you?  If so, be sure to note the time and as much detail as possible about whatever it was.  But perhaps nothing happened.  How are you feeling as you wake up?  Do you feel energized, tired or both?  Note the time and how you are feeling.

12/30/24 – 2:27 pm – average (OOBs) New Moon cardinal opposition Sun

This is the last new Moon of 2024 and is at 9 Capricorn 44’, and may set the tone for the potential rewards that 2025 has for you.  The Sabian Symbol for this degree is “An albatross feeding from the hand of a sailor.”  What might this mean?

“This degree shows the overcoming of fears, superstitions or limiting thoughts.  One of the ways of overcoming fears is through gentleness and a readiness to let down your guard …”  “Putting up a wall between you and other living things can cause alienation or the loss of the rewards that can come from truly relating.”

       “The Sabian Symbols,” by Lynda Hill – https://sabiansymbols.com/symbols/

Sometimes bad things happen to good people.  But more often, good things will happen if you are open and allow them too.

12/30/24 – 4:33 pm – retrograde Mars goes Out-of-Bounds North

Mars is at 2 Leo 14’ as He joins the Moon out-of-bounds.  But being retrograde and so in His contrarian mood, He is North, symbolizing the future, the unknown, the scariest things we might imagine.  Fearing the future is a waste of energy as we don’t know what it might bring.  Create a positive future to look forward to.  The Sabian Symbol for this degree is “A woman having her hair bobbed.”  Changing your style or appearance may seem scary at first, just don’t do something so extreme it can’t be undone.  Consult with a trusted friend or family member.  Plan a positive future before stepping into it.  Before committing, you may want to read the next paragraph.

Less than 4 1/2 hours later (8:56 pm), the Moon will make a waning inconjunct/quincunx to retrograde Uranus.  This may serve as a reminder to not make any “permanent” alterations or changes, as the results may not be what you were told or expected.  Read the fine print.  Trust your intuition.

12/30/24 – 11:03 pm – average (OOBs) Moon waning sextile Saturn

This is another, but not the last reminder to take care of those things that need to be completed by tomorrow.  Do you have a list of those  things?  If not, make one now!

12/31/24 – 3:30 pm – average (OOBs) Moon waning earth trine retrograde Uranus

This is the pause and review trine.  There is still time for you to complete some things, but you will need to decide what they are and how to complete them.

12/31/24 – 10:02 pm – accelerating (OOBs) Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waning sextile to Neptune, their last aspect before their conjunction and the last exact major aspect of 2024, the Moon goes void-of-course until next year; well, actually, for slightly less than five hours.  Did Neptune just reveal something to you that you forgot to do?  If so, and you can, take care of it now.  If you can’t do it now, make a reminder to yourself to take care of it as soon as you can.

2024 ends with three planets, Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus retrograde; two planets out-of-bounds, the Moon south and Mars north, the Moon and Venus void-of-course, and Mercury unaspected and still in their shadow.  Unaspected means that there are no other planets within orb (that is the range of influence for any major aspect) at this time.  This implies that Mercury has no one to draw energy from to help overcome their weakened (in detriment in Sagittarius) state.  Choose your words carefully.  Avoid reacting to or on impulsive thoughts.

Extended Forecast for January 2025

January starts with the Moon entering Aquarius, then returning in-bounds, then conjuncting Pluto, then opposing retrograde Mars; as if we need reminding that there will be two more Mars Pluto oppositions in 2025, and this is just the 1st.  On the 2nd, Mercury will finally leave their Shadow followed by Venus entering Pisces and then the day ends with the second Mars Pluto opposition.  On the 3rd, we have the Moon conjunct Venus followed by three inconjunct/quincunxes, just to try to throw us off balance.  The 4th will offer up five exact major aspects followed by four more on the 5th.  On the 6th, retrograde Mars will return to Cancer and on the 7th, Mercury will go void-of-course until entering Capricorn on the 8th.  On the 9th, the Moon will make four aspects and then on the 10th, She will make three more to finish out the first ten days of January.

The next ten days don’t really get started until the 12th, when retrograde Mars will trine Neptune, one of three waxing water trines that day so it may get a bit emotional.  There will be five aspects on the 13th, including the Full Moon at 24 Cancer, followed by Venus square retrograde Jupiter on the 14th.  On the 15th, we have Sun opposition retrograde Mars.  On the 16th, there will be four inconjunct/quincunxes.  On the 17th, we will again have five exact major aspects followed by seven exact major aspects and the Sun going void-of-course on the 18th.  On the 19th the Sun will enter Aquarius and, on the 20th, the Moon will make five exact aspects, two squares and three inconjunct/quincunxes to wrap up the second ten days of January.

The last eleven days of January start off on the 21st, with the Sun conjunct Pluto, followed by eight exact major aspects on the 23rd.  We have Venus trine Mars on the 25th, then on the 26th, Mercury goes void-of-course followed by their entrance into Aquarius on the 27th.  On the 28th, we have three conjunctions starting with Moon conjunct Mercury, then the Moon will conjunct Pluto followed by Mercury conjunct Pluto.  On the 29th, we have the New Moon at 9 Aquarius 51’, followed by Uranus stationing direct on the 30th.  The last aspect of January will be Moon conjunct Saturn on the 31st.

01/01/2025 – Happy New Year 2025!

Forecast for January 1-10, 2025

January starts with the Moon entering Aquarius, then returning in-bounds, then conjuncting Pluto, then opposing retrograde Mars; as if we need reminding that there will be two more Mars Pluto oppositions in 2025, and this is just the 1st.  On the 2nd, Mercury will finally leave their Shadow followed by Venus entering Pisces and then the day ends with the second Mars Pluto opposition.  On the 3rd, we have the Moon conjunct Venus followed by three inconjunct/quincunxes, just to try to throw us off balance.  The 4th will offer up five exact major aspects followed by four more on the 5th and retrograde Mars going void-of-course.  On the 6th, retrograde Mars will return to Cancer and on the 7th, Mercury will go void-of-course until entering Capricorn on the 8th.  On the 9th, the Moon will make four aspects and then on the 10th, She will make three more to finish out the first ten days of January.

01/01/2025 – 2:50 am – accelerating (OOBs) Moon enters Aquarius

Welcome to 2025!  The Moon’s void-of-course may be over, but Venus’s isn’t.  Here in fixed air Aquarius, emotional tendencies may be cooled, except perhaps when it comes to causes that one may be passionate about.

Less than two hours later (4:45 am) the Moon will make a fixed air conjunction to Pluto.  Is there some “new” and personally transformative thing that you would like to start now?  Be sure to note any dreams, insights, “a-ha” moments, feelings, or other sensations that you may have in the night or on waking.  They may provide clues about what you should do.

01/01/25 – 5:53 am – accelerating (OOBs) Moon fixed opposition retrograde (OOBn) Mars

Is the Moon carrying a message for you from Pluto to Mars?  Now opposing Mars, perhaps this will provide some clues as to what tomorrow’s Mars Pluto opposition may be about for you.  Tomorrow will be their second of three oppositions in this cycle.  Their first was November 3, 2024.  What happened in your life around that date?  There may be a continuation of this, or something related to it that is coming soon.

01/01/25 – 9:14 am – accelerating Moon returns ln-Bounds

The Moon is at 3 Aquarius 37’ when She returns into the boundaries set by the Sun.  Some may find it easier to focus on the “now,” and the year ahead and let the past and the future take care of themselves.

01/02/25 – 1:51 am – accelerating Moon waning air trine retrograde Jupiter

While today might not feel that different for most, some may find the anticipation of what is to come, discomforting.  This is the first of four exact major and one inconjunct/quincunx aspects today plus Venus will enter Pisces and Mercury will leave their Shadow, but that is for much later today.

The waning air trine serves as a reminder that there may be things left undone from last year.  Get them finished so you can focus on new things in the new year.  This energy should carry through the day as the next aspect isn’t until this evening.

01/02/25 – 6:34 pm – accelerating Moon waxing sextile Shadow Mercury

This is their first aspect since their conjunction.  Time to check on any new things you may have started in the last four or five days.  You haven’t forgotten them, have you?  How are they developing?  What should you do next to keep them moving forward?

Less than one hour later (7:18 pm), the Sun will make a waning inconjunct/quincunx to retrograde Jupiter.  With Jupiter still appearing to retrace His steps, some may find themselves feeling as if they have forgotten to do something, but unable to figure out what it might be.  Give yourself a break.  Whatever “discomfort” you may be feeling, take a “time-out” and clear your head.  There is a lot coming at you right now, but the potential for at least some clarity may be just minutes away.

01/02/25 – 7:24 pm – Venus enters Pisces

As Venus leaves the sometimes stifling fixed air Aquarius for Her exalted home of mutable, easy flowing emotional (water) Pisces, some may feel as if a weight has been lifted off their shoulders.  What are you passionate about?  What do you desire?  What do you seek?  This transit provides an opportunity to reflect on your beliefs, spiritual, religious, and others; also, on those people and things you love and desire most.

Just four minutes later (7:28 pm), as Mercury crosses 22 Sagittarius 41, they will finally leave their Shadow.  Some may feel a sense of relief, as things begin to flow more “naturally.”  Now in new territory, new ideas, new thoughts to pursue, and new solutions may also come up.

01/02/25 – 8:13 pm – accelerating Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waning crisis of consciousness square to retrograde Uranus, the Moon, at 23 Aquarius 35’ goes void-of-course for just over eleven hours.  Take the night off.  Avoid starting anything new.  Set it aside until tomorrow morning, after the Moon enters Pisces.  Until then, stick to your routine or whatever you have planned.

01/02/25 – 11:21 pm – retrograde Mars fixed opposition Pluto

This is their second of three oppositions, their first was on November 3, 2024.  What happened around that date in your life?  Expect something related to that time to come up.  It may be something that was left undone, that you must now do or fix.  It may be related to a health issue or an accident or other event.

Their second opposition is from retrograde Mars at 1 Leo 08’ to Pluto at 1 Aquarius 08’.  The Sabian Symbol for Mars is “An epidemic of mumps.”  The Sabian Symbol for Pluto is “An unexpected thunderstorm.”  Both seem rather ominous.  The beginning of the New Year is a good time to reflect on your health, habits, or anything you want to change in your life.  If something has been troubling or bothering you recently, go see a doctor and get checked out.  Make it a present for yourself to start the new year healthy.  Thunderstorms can be both beautiful and threatening.  Natural disasters happen everywhere.  Are you prepared for the next one?

01/03/25 – 7:21 am – accelerating Moon enters Pisces

This could be a challenging day for some as there will be just one major aspect today followed by three inconjunct/quincunx aspects.  Some may feel as if they are on a merry-go-round while others may feel as if they are being bounced around by the winds of the universe.  We can’t control everything, but we can control how we will react.

Just one hour later (8:21 am), the Moon will make a mutable conjunction with Venus at 0 Pisces 34’.  This is their first meeting in Pisces since April 26, 2022, yes more than 2 1/2 years ago.  Moon Venus conjunctions will always skip a sign every year.  As if to make up for it, including this one, there will be four Moon Venus conjunctions in Pisces in 2025.  What might be the significance of that?  Venus is 47 degrees ahead of the Sun zodiacally and has begun to slow down in preparation for Her stationing retrograde on March 1, 2025, the date they will also make their third conjunction of 2025.  Pisces is the spiritual sign where we may find ourselves questioning our personal beliefs as we seek answers to who we really are.  Venus is the Goddess of love and the feminine personified.  The Moon is the other major feminine point in the sky.  Their meetings in Pisces may offer us the opportunity to not only get in touch with our true feminine energy, but also reaffirm the Divine Feminine in our lives and in the world.

About 3/4 hours later (9:05 am), the Moon will make a waning inconjunct/quincunx to (OOBn) retrograde Mars.  This is the first of three waning inconjunct/quincunx aspects symbolizing a time to consolidate one’s energies and focus on your most important goals.  With Mars retrograde, avoid impulsive decisions and know your limits.  Stay alert and be extra cautious as accidents may be more frequent at this time.

Just over two hours later (11:19 am), Mercury will make a waning inconjunct/quincunx to retrograde Uranus.  With Mercury now in new territory and retrograde Uranus involved, pay attention to any messages from the universe to your intuition, and any dreams (including daydreams), that may come, especially recurring ones.

Almost 3 1/2 hours later (3:41 pm), Venus will make a waning inconjunct/quincunx to (OOBn) retrograde Mars for the last aspect of  the day.  With Venus re-energizing Mars, take some time to reflect on your relationships, especially those involving the females in your life.

01/04/25 – 5:34 am – accelerating Moon waning mutable square retrograde Jupiter

This crisis of consciousness square suggests that you should start your day by focusing on those things that need to be completed, things left over from last month and things that need to be done this month.

01/04/25 – 8:32 am – accelerating Moon waxing sextile Sun

This is the review of those things that you have started recently.  How are they developing?  What should your next action be to keep them moving forward?

Just 24 minutes later, the Moon will make a mutable conjunction to shadow Saturn.  Time to decide what new thing you want to start with this new cycle.  This is also a reminder to follow the “rules,” keep within your allotted time frame.  Saturn expects us to adhere to our “code,” whatever that may be.

01/04/25 – 2:36 pm – Sun waning sextile shadow Saturn

This is their last aspect before their conjunction.  Do you have anything that is due to be completed today or within the next few days?  If so, you may want to make it your top priority now.

01/04/25 – 11:56 pm – accelerating Moon waning sextile retrograde Uranus

Now it is the Moon’s turn to make the ending sextile.  If you are still awake, you might want to take a few minutes to reflect on your day and what are the most important things that you might still need to finish.  Note any insights, dreams, feelings, or other sensations that come to you.  You can handle them in the morning.

01/05/25 – 3:57 am – accelerating Moon waxing mutable square Mercury

This crisis of action square comes early on Sunday morning.  With Mercury involved it could be about a writing project you are working on or a problem you have been thinking about.  Whatever it may be, distract your mind with something unrelated, allowing the answer to come through to you.

01/05/25 – 6:30 am – fast Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a mutable conjunction with Neptune at 27 Pisces 22’, the Moon goes void-of-course for 4 1/2 hours, entering Aries at 11:01 am.  It is Sunday morning so not starting anything new until then shouldn’t be too hard.  Do you have a dream project you want to start?  This could be the day for it.  Just wait until the Moon is in Aries to get started.

Just 24 minutes later, basically simultaneously in universe time (11:25 am), the Moon will make a waning fire trine to retrograde (OOBn) Mars.  Following this, Mars will go void-of-course for over 15 hours.  The waning trine is the plan your actions trine as the next aspect in sequence is the crisis of consciousness square.  This is the consolidating phase when your focus should be on things that need to be completed.

When Mars is void-of-course, extra caution is advised as accidents and uncontrolled anger may be more prevalent.

01/05/25 – 1:06 pm – fast Moon waxing sextile Pluto

This is their first aspect since their conjunction and also the plan your next actions aspect.  Considering your newest work, what do you need to do to keep it on track and moving forward?

01/06/25 – 2:44 am – (OOBn) retrograde Mars returns to Cancer

Mars continues to retrace His steps as He returns to cardinal water Cancer, the sign of His fall.  If you have things left over from about October 5, 2024, when Mars entered His Shadow (17 Cancer 01’), they, or something related to them, may come up again in the weeks ahead.  Mars retrograde helps to bring them back into your awareness and plan how to resolve them.  After Mars stations direct, He will make one last transit through this area.  That may be your last chance to complete, correct, or fix those things.

01/06/25 – 5:56 am – Mercury waning mutable square Neptune

This is the crisis of consciousness square.  Time to take action on what needs to be cut away, removed, eliminated, or set aside as you prepare to complete them.  With Mercury involved, trust your “gut brain,” your inner knowing.

01/06/25 – 8:38 am – fast Moon waning sextile retrograde Jupiter

This is their last aspect before their conjunction.  What is on the top of your “need to finish list?”  It is time to finish something, so that might be a good place to start.  You may also want to start planning for the new thing you want to start at their conjunction in four days.

01/06/25 – 3:56 pm – fast Moon waxing cardinal square Sun

This crisis of action square relates to any new things started around the time of the December 30, 2024, New Moon and any other new things started since then.  This is the take action now aspect, not the think about or plan for it, that should have been done at the waxing sextile.

01/07/25 – 12:49 pm – fast Moon waxing fire trine Mercury

This is the pause and review of any recent actions trine.  Are they developing as you expected?  If not, what do you need to do to “fix” it?  Following this, Mercury goes void-of-course for over 13 1/2 hours.  This can be like a short Mercury retrograde, but without a chance for a do-over.  Whatever you say, write, or sign, be sure you get it right.  Spell check and reread everything before sending or posting.

01/07/25 – 1:16 pm – fast Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waning crisis of consciousness square to (OOBn) retrograde Mars, the Moon goes void-of-course for less than one hour, until entering Taurus at 2:11 pm.  This is the take action to consolidate and let go of things that don’t contribute to the completed project square.  Set aside any new things until the Moon is in Taurus.

01/07/25 – 4:22 pm – fast Moon waxing fixed square Pluto

This is the crisis of action square.  You should be looking at those things that are still growing or developing, actions that will move them forward.

Just six minutes later (think simultaneously) 4:28 pm, Mercury will make a waxing inconjunct/quincunx to retrograde Mars.  This is a potentially explosive aspect as Mars is in His “Fall,” a weakened state when controlling outbursts may be very difficult.  You may want to choose a “vow of silence” to avoid saying something you shouldn’t, something which you won’t be able to “unsay.”

01/07/25 – 11:23 pm – fast Moon waxing sextile Venus

This is the review of anything you have started recently aspect.  With Venus involved, this may be about relationships or things you desire.  Time to decide whether to keep working on it or to set it aside.  If you are going to continue working on it, then you need to decide what your next action will be as the next aspect in sequence is the crisis of action square.

01/08/25 – 2:30 am – Mercury enters Capricorn

Mercury’s void-of-course is over.  While that might seem to suggest that you can “let your guard down now,” don’t, as there are still three planets retrograde.  Capricorn is often referred to as the “business” sign.  Mercury’s transit through here may be just what you need as your mind should be better able to focus on the business at hand.

01/08/25 – 3:57 pm – fast Moon waxing sextile Saturn

It’s another chance to review any of the new things you may have started recently.  Did you forget to do something, or did you think of something more to do?  If so, best get to it and do it.

01/08/25 – 10:10 pm – Mercury goes Out-of-Bounds South

As Mercury crosses 1 Capricorn 10’, they slip beyond the southern boundary of the Sun.  South symbolizes the past, where we have been, where we may feel safer; however, some memories may not be of the pleasant kind just as all thoughts of the future aren’t necessarily positive or negative.  While Mercury is out-of-bounds south, things that you have said, written, signed, or thought may come up again.  It could be an opportunity to finish or correct something from your past or just a memory, perhaps with lingering feelings that you may still need to deal with.

01/08/25 – 10:53 pm – fast Moon waxing earth trine Sun

It is late and this pause and review of any recent actions trine may present itself as a memory of something done, left undone, or that needs to be rechecked.  Whatever comes to you, be sure to note it and maybe place it at the top of your to-do list for tomorrow.

01/09/25 – 6:00 am – fast Moon fixed conjunction retrograde Uranus

Did something wake you early?  Was it a dream, a sound, a thought, or some other sensation?  If so, be sure to note what it was, the time and as much detail as possible.  Expect the unexpected, possibly an old memory that you haven’t thought about for years.  Whatever it is, consider it to be important and write it down.  The why or what of it may be revealed to you soon.

01/09/25 – 11:07 am – fast Moon goes Out-of-Bounds North

As the Moon crosses 26 Taurus 28’, zodiacally conjunct the much maligned fixed star Beta Perseus, also known as the Lilith star, the severed head of the Gorgon Medusa, She joins retrograde Mars outside the northern boundary of the Sun.  Just to be on the safe side, keep your wits about you and your head firmly attached, as you wouldn’t want to “lose” it, figuratively speaking.  With three planets now outside their boundaries, the Sun may become less “hospitable,” and more inclined to go extreme too as they try to regain and maintain control over all of the planets.  With the Moon pulling us toward the future, retrograde Mars pulling us toward the future past, or would that be past future, and Mercury dredging up old memories, the next few days should be interesting.  Pay close attention to your dreams, insights, and feelings.  Note them, whatever they may be, as they should prove to be of value in the days ahead.

01/09/25 – 12:46 pm – fast (OOBn) Moon waxing sextile Neptune

Have you started anything new recently?  If so, take a few minutes to review it.  Are you satisfied with it, or does it need some attention?  If so, do it now and then move on to your next priority.

01/09/25 – 2:50 pm – fast (OOBn) Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waning sexile to (OOBn) retrograde Mars, the Moon goes void-of-course for just over 2 1/4 hours, until entering Gemini at 5:07 pm.  The waning sextile comes before the conjunction and suggests that you should be focusing on work in progress, preferably, those things that need to be completed next, or at least soon.  Set aside any new things until the Moon is in Gemini.  Take time to consider what “new thing” you want to start at their conjunction in four days.

01/09/25 – 7:24 pm – fast (OOBn) Moon waxing air trine Pluto

This is an opportunity to review any recent actions and how they are developing.  Do you need to do anything else to keep them moving forward?  If so, you may want to put that at the top of your to-do list for tomorrow.

Just over two hours later (9:28 pm), the Moon will make a waxing inconjunct/quincunx to Mercury for the last aspect of the day.  What are you thinking about right now?  Note it and then take some time to analyze it.  What does it mean to you?  How does it make you feel?

01/10/25 – 6:18 am – fast (OOBn) Moon waxing mutable square Venus

This is their crisis of action square and relates back to their conjunction January 3, and things you may have started around or since that time.  What actions are you going to take now?  Choose carefully as the Moon will make another crisis of action square this evening, this time to Saturn.  Don’t skip steps as Saturn won’t accept it and you will have to go back and do it again.

01/10/25 – 2:01 pm – fast (OOBn) Moon mutable conjunction retrograde Jupiter

This might feel familiar to some as it is their fourth consecutive conjunction with Jupiter retrograde.  It is also their last, which suggests that whatever comes up now, be it a repeat or something that seems to be new, this may be your last or only chance to get it right.

01/10/25 – 7:15 pm – fast (OOBn) Moon waxing mutable square Saturn

This is the second crisis of action square today.  Did you get everything done that you had planned on doing?  If not, and it is something that needs to be done today, take care of it now.  If it can’t be done at this late time, then put it at the top of your to-do list for tomorrow and do it first thing.

Forecast for January 11-20, 2025

The next ten days don’t really get started until the 12th, when retrograde Mars will trine Neptune, one of three waxing water trines that day so it may get a bit emotional.  There will be five aspects on the 13th, including the Full Moon at 24 Cancer, followed by Venus square retrograde Jupiter on the 14th.  On the 15th, we have Sun opposition retrograde Mars.  On the 16th, there will be four inconjunct/quincunxes.  On the 17th, we will again have five exact major aspects followed by seven exact major aspects and the Sun going void-of-course on the 18th.  On the 19th the Sun will enter Aquarius, then on the 20th, the Moon will make five exact aspects, two squares and three inconjunct/quincunxes to wrap up the second ten days of January.