January 2025 Newsletter
Dearest Friends
Kindly note that the days and times given below are in Pacific Time. For Rocky Mountain Time (including AZ) add 1 hr. For Central Time, add 2 hours. For Eastern Standard Time, add 3 hours. For Alaskan Time, subtract 1 hour. For Hawaii-Aleutian Time, subtract 2 hours. For Greenwich, add 8 hours. For Central European time (CET) add 9 hours, for Eastern European Time (EET), add 10 hours.
January 2025
RUNE OF THE MONTH: Gifu “Gift”. This new year starts by stressing the importance of positive interactions, fair and equal relationships. No one exists in a vacuum. Sharing our life with another is a gift, and acknowledging and appreciating how our significant other enriches our life lays the foundations for happiness. We are reminded to balance giving and receiving. Mutually nurturing each other brings both comfort and joy.
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Thursday 1/2, Venus enters Pisces till February 3. During the coming month, we are more sensitive, impressionable, and romantic than usual. Our compassion, imagination, and a tendency to fantasize are enhanced. An element of enchantment but also secrecy could enter our relationships. In our great need for affection, we may fall in love with love or sacrifice much of ourselves to remain in a relationship. Neither case scenario is of course recommended. Drugs, alcohol, or simply daydreaming could be attractive but should be absolutely avoided. Artists and mystics are favored.
Monday 1/6, Mars enters Cancer till April 17. During the next 3 months, easily hurt, we could retreat in a self-protective mode or utter harsh words we may later regret. Despite being more introverted, it is important that we express our feelings as positively as possibly, lest they spiral into physical issues. Having a secure domestic life is important. Family troubles or a lack of harmony at home tend to affect our energy. It is important that we strike a balance between a concern for our loved ones and our need for personal safety. This period is good for house repairs, buying or selling real estate.
Wednesday 1/29, Lunar New Year of the Snake till February 16,. 2026. This is not a serene year. In 2025 we are being asked to assert our convictions and act with power. Scandals are likely to erupt. The problems that began last year may accumulate. The abuses and corruptions of 2024 lead to disastrous outcomes. Even though the will to resolve conflicts is present, a lot of mistrust could hamper negotiations. And if mutually constructive solutions cannot be reached, war is likely to erupt. On a more positive note, the year of the Snake is great for romance, art, and fashion, as well as for scientific and technological advances.
Uranus turns direct on January 30th. Its shadow period lasts until May 17, 2025. The degree it becomes direct on (23º16’ Taurus) is associated with the following image: “An Indian warrior riding fiercely, human scalps hanging from his belt”. Our uniqueness and individuality can now express themselves fully again. We are ready to replace what is outmoded with new, dynamic structures that are more adapted to what we seek to develop in our lives. The time to release the past has come, allowing us to leap forward and create the future we want.
Mars remains retrograde this whole month (1º56’ Leo-20º46’ Cancer) until February 23. Its shadow period remains until May 2nd. Issues around leadership could arise. We may be more emotional and sensitive and feel a deeper need for security than usual. In our family and romantic relationships, anger that had been brewing beneath the surface for some time, could erupt rather dramatically. Progress could be stalled. Frustrations run high. Old grudges, conflicts, or simply brooding might rear their ugly heads. We are required to take a step back and question our past actions. During this period, yoga, Tai Chi, or Qi Gong, are all very good ways of quieting our mind and finding inner peace.
Jupiter remains retrograde this whole month until February 4. Its shadow period will remain until May 1st, 2025. The degrees traveled in January (13º13’- 11º19’ Gemini) are symbolized by: “Bridging physical space and social distinctions, two men communicate telepathically”, “A famous pianist giving a concert performance”, and “A Negro girl fights for her independence in the city”. This is a very good period to revisit university-level studies or complete an advanced training we had abandoned. We need to reassess our moral, philosophical, and religious values. Our social life, curiosity, and adventurousness are being enhanced, helping us get unstuck in areas that may have been stalled. Surprising news could be revealed.
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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):
From Tuesday 12/31/2024 at 10:02 PM till Wednesday 1/1/2025 at 2:50 AM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.
From Thursday 1/2 at 8:13 PM till Friday 1/3 at 7:21 AM: when the Moon enters Pisces.
On Sunday 1/5 between 6:30 AM and 11:01 AM: when the Moon enters Aries.
On Tuesday 1/7 between 1:16 PM and 2:11 PM: when the Moon enters Taurus.
On Thursday 1/9 between 2:50 PM and 5:07 PM: when the Moon enters Gemini.
On Saturday 1/11 between 4:03 PM and 8:24 PM: when the Moon enters Cancer.
From Monday 1/13 at 8:46 PM till Tuesday 1/14 at 1:12 AM: when the Moon enters Leo.
From Wednesday 1/15 at 8:10 PM till Thursday 1/16 at 8:46 AM: when the Moon enters Virgo.
On Saturday 1/18 between 6:01 PM and 7:33 PM: when the Moon enters Libra.
From Monday 1/20 at 8:34 PM till Tuesday 1/21 at 8:20 AM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.
On Thursday 1/23 between 4:03 PM and 8:29 PM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.
On Sunday 1/26 between 1:40 AM and 5:43 AM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.
On Tuesday 1/28 between 7:48 AM and 11:31 AM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.
Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!
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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon
Moon in Aquarius between Wednesday 1/1 at 2:50 AM and Friday 1/3 at 7:20 AM + between Tuesday 1/28 at 11:31 AM and Thursday 1/30 at 2:51 PM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers, and technology in general….
Moon in Pisces between Friday 1/3 at 7:21 AM and Sunday 1/5 at 11:00 AM + between Thursday 1/30 at 2:52 PM and Saturday February 1st at 5:09 PM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…
Moon in Aries between Sunday 1/5 at 11:01 AM and Tuesday 1/7 at 2:10 PM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….
Moon in Taurus between Tuesday 1/7 at 2:11 PM and Thursday 1/9 at 5:06 PM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…
Moon in Gemini between Thursday 1/9 at 5:07 PM and Saturday 1/11 at 8:23 PM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….
Moon in Cancer between Saturday 1/11 at 8:24 PM and Tuesday 1/14 at 1:12 AM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….
Moon in Leo between Tuesday 1/14 at 1:12 AM and Thursday 1/16 at 8:45 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in general…
Moon in Virgo between Thursday 1/16 at 8:46 AM and Saturday 1/18 at 7:32 PM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….
Moon in Libra between Saturday 1/18 at 7:33 PM and Tuesday 1/21 at 8:19 AM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).
Moon in Scorpio between Tuesday 1/21 at 8:20 AM and Thursday 1/23 at 8:28 PM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.
Moon in Sagittarius between Thursday 1/23 at 8:29 PM and Sunday 1/26 at 5:42 AM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).
Moon in Capricorn between Sunday 1/26 at 5:43 AM and Tuesday 1/28 at 11:30 AM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business, and redefining our long-term goals…
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This month’s intentional meditation starts on Monday 1/13 with the Full Moon in Cancer at exactly 2:27 PM.
On Wednesday 1/29 (start of the Chinese New Year of the Snake), take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 4:36 AM for the New Moon in Aquarius. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….
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Thursday 1/2: Venus in Pisces (7:24 PM) till February 3, Mars Opposition Pluto (11:21 PM)
Regarding Venus in Pisces, kindly refer to the opening paragraph. Today, more specifically, our self-confidence, power, and ability to restore and rebuild areas of our life that weren’t working well are intensified. Activities requiring physical energy, intensity, and courage are favored. We should however be careful to not fall prey to obstinacy or ruthlessness, and avoid manipulators, rebellious or passive aggressive people. We should also beware of road rage and pay special attention when handling sharp objects.
Saturday 1/4: Sun Sextile Saturn (2:36 PM)
A great transit to restructure our life around concrete objectives, make realistic decisions, and set long-term goals. We demonstrate self-discipline, are serious, practical, reliable, and prudent. Integrity, loyalty, trustworthiness, hard work, and dedication help us achieve our ambitions.
Monday 1/6: Mars in Cancer (2:44 AM) till April 17, Mercury Square Neptune (5:56 AM)
Regarding Mars in Cancer, kindly refer to the opening paragraph. Today, more specifically, a certain lack of self-confidence, little common sense, and a sense of discouragement could distort our perception of reality. Prone to retreating in a world of fantasy, we prefer to evade responsibilities. It is important that we do not fall prey to fraudulent schemes, liars, and con-artists, and avoid people caught in emotional dramas. A day to lay low and watch a feel-good movie.
Wednesday 1/8: Mercury in Capricorn (2:30 AM) till January 27
During the next 3 weeks, our mind is more serious, disciplined, and structured, concerned with furthering our professional ambitions and practical achievements. We take things one step at a time, are orderly, pragmatic, and realistic. Despising wasted energy, we have little interest in idle chatter or distractions. Capable of extended periods of concentration and great resourcefulness, our progress may be slow but is steady. This cycle is excellent for putting together a teaching program, studying, or asking for a promotion.
Sunday 1/12: Mars Trine Neptune (1:16 PM)
Our practical idealism makes us want to concretely help those in need. We are inspired to give a material form to our dreams and visions. Keenly aware of subtle energies and the emotional climate around us, we should stick to strictly honorable plans and stay away from drugs and alcohol.
Monday 1/13: Sun Trine Uranus (12:13 AM)
Sudden changes, stimulating adventures, unusual opportunities create exciting situations. We might meet interesting, dynamic people who introduce us to new ideas and fascinating experiences. Any form of self-improvement is favored. We are eager to study futuristic topics in the fields of science, technology or metaphysics but may shy away from dull routine work and a rigid adherence to rules and obligations.
Tuesday 1/14: Venus Square Jupiter (11:48 AM)
Our judgement may not be the soundest and our self-confidence could be misplaced. Thinking that all we touch turns to gold may lead to unfortunate excesses. Impulsive spending is not recommended. We could be enticed to extremes of emotions, carelessness, and wasteful attitudes. Social interactions are likely to be vain and superficial. Not a good day to form partnerships. Best to appreciate what we have and remain as moderate, grounded, and philosophical as possible.
Wednesday 1/15: Sun Opposition Mars (6:39 PM)
In the event of arguments and conflicts over trivial matters we may ask ourselves if it is more important to be right or happy. Forcing issues is not recommended. Standing our ground with integrity, being direct, assertive, and self-controlled under pressure, is the best course of action. Today, we are likely to reap rewards for a project we have worked hard at, with honesty and transparency.
Friday 1/17: Sun Sextile Neptune (3:20 AM)
Keenly sensitive to other people’s needs and the energies surrounding us, we may feel the need to withdraw from our normal routine to regenerate. Social work, humanitarian endeavors or meditation are encouraged. Our inner vision is enhanced. Artists are inspired. We just need to be careful to not drift into worry, anxiety, laziness, or daydreaming.
Saturday 1/18: Venus Conjunct Saturn (5:26 PM), Mercury Sextile Saturn (11:38 PM)
Our general attitude towards love is more serious and mature than usual. Our relationships come under scrutiny requiring of us to be most realistic. What needs to be changed? Can it be changed? And if it cannot, can we live with things as they are? Single people are likely to feel more heavily the weight of their solitude. A shaky relationship may end, while a good one becomes stronger. Our attitude towards money is more prudent. We seek deeper conversations with mature individuals whose achievements we respect. Committed to wasting no time in idle chatter, we tackle backlogged work with discipline, seriousness, and efficiency.
Sunday 1/19: Mercury Sextile Venus (8:32 AM), Sun in Aquarius (12:00 PM) till February 18
A day that invites us to be relaxed, rest, and enjoy the nice things of life. Cheerful, lighthearted, graceful, and calm, we are in touch with our emotions and find the right words to express our feelings. Our appreciation of beauty and culture is enhanced. A good transit for a date or a love affair. The coming month is good for developing our originality, uniqueness, and independence. We could become more involved in community affairs and are eager to spend more time with our existing friends and make new ones. In our excitement about the future, we tend to dissociate ourselves from some entrenched traditions.
Tuesday 1/21: Sun Conjunct Pluto (4:29 AM)
An intense day bringing the chance of a complete regeneration of ourselves. Old psychological problems, rigid patterns of behavior, outmoded attitudes are being exposed, needing to be released. Crumbling relationships in which there are communication, sexual, or power issues, are likely to break. Our leadership abilities are enhanced, enabling us to sway others to cooperate to our vision in as much as it is to the benefit of all involved.
Thursday 1/23: Mars Sextile Uranus (7:08 AM), Mercury Opposition Mars (12:49 PM), Mercury Trine Uranus (2:07 PM)
A hyper-active day during which not much is likely to happen according to plan. Our curiosity, courage, energy, and will-power are particularly developed. Our decisions are inventive, quick, and brave. Daring, inventive, and efficient, we face changing circumstances with excitement and come up with a brilliant alternate courses of action. If we manage to remain flexible and present to the moment, unexpected changes are both fun and freeing.
Saturday 1/25: Venus Trine Mars (3:54 PM)
Social activities are friendly, relaxed, and harmonious. We balance our personal needs with those of others and express our truth without offending anyone. A great day to be creative, have fun, or attend a cultural event. A relationship begun today is warm, sensual, and stands a good chance of lasting a long time.
Sunday 1/26: Mercury Sextile Neptune (10:33 AM), Venus Sextile Uranus (3:11 PM)
Our mind and intuition function harmoniously together. Art awakens deep emotions. Our communications are kinder, more compassionate, and sensitive than usual. Our psychic awareness is intensified. Our exuberance, originality, and optimism are appealing. We are attracted to magnetic, dynamic, independent, unconventional people. We seek exciting relationships but need to allow each other a lot of space and freedom, for them to last.
Monday 1/27: Mercury in Aquarius (6:53 PM) till February 14
During the next 3 weeks, the pace of life is likely to accelerate. We quickly grasp advanced concepts and original ideas. Technology is attractive. We are drawn to anything that has to do with space travel, extra-terrestrials, and science fiction. Our social life is likely to become exciting and varied. We attract unusual, eccentric, dynamic, witty people. Inventors are favored.
Tuesday 1/28: Mercury Conjunct Venus (11:52 PM)
A calm day. Our sense of companionship is enhanced. Others are fair, diplomatic, and comforting. We communicate our feelings with grace, serenity, and charm. An excellent day for social activities, establishing good partnerships, and carrying out mental endeavors with heart and compassion.
Thursday 1/30: Uranus Direct (8:22 AM), Sun Trine Jupiter (2:59 PM)
Re-Uranus turning direct, kindly refer to the opening paragraph. One of the happiest, luckiest days of the year. Our enthusiasm, faith, optimism, and trust help us expand our horizons. Advertising, public speaking, publishing, legal matters, and academia are favored. Financial investments are fruitful. Being generous and considerate towards those who are less fortunate than ourselves ensures a constant flow of prosperity.
Wishing you the most prosperous, successful, happy New Year ever!
In Loving Light.
Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.
Astrologer, Shaman, International Conference Speaker
Author of Astrology for Enlightenment (Atria Books, Simon & Schuster)
Founder of the Online Llankay, Munay, Yachay School of Shamanic Studies
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