According to Sandy

On Sunday, January 20, the Sun rallies in intellectual, independent,  Aquarius. Some get confused since the symbol for the 11^th sign of the Zodiac is the “Water Bearer”, but this is definitely an Air sign ruled by the unpredictable, unconventional, undeniably radical planet Uranus. It’s all about independence, sudden changes of direction and thinking “outside of the box”.  

Aquarius has a stubborn streak (it is one of 4 “Fixed” signs of the Zodiac, along with Taurus, Scorpio and Leo). Ignoring opposition, we may lean into urges to join a rally, organize a march and / or form a protest for any issues deemed to be just by friends, neighborhood groups, etc. Regardless of birthday, we can all tap into those vibrations. It is about “We/Us” rather than “I/Me. The “Revolution” will be televised.

Mercury slips into innovative Aquarius on 1/24/19 and stimulates all forms of communication until 2/9/19. Write down any clever and original ideas percolating to the surface and share. Be clear in speech and written word when motivating your comrades.

Taking risks, being on the edge, or ledge – sounds intense, but it can be done with humor. If you’re going to spend time enrolling people into saving the world, you might as well have fun doing it.

~Sun into Aquarius January 20, 2019 = 4 AM EST / 1 AM PST

~Gemstone: Blue Tiger’s Eye *Power color: Ultramarine blue * Body Part: Legs

~Also – Leo “Blood” Full Moon / Lunar Eclipse (Moon appears brighter due to closeness to the Earth and red color reflects that proximity.)  Full Moon still the best time to finalize projects. Clear space for what’s next.

~Total Lunar Eclipse in Leo:  1/20/19 – 9:16 PM Pacific / 1/21/19- 12:16 AM Eastern

This month’s Full Moon, and Lunar Eclipse (Sun. Earth, Moon are lined up), Sunday September 27, 2015, is in fiery Aries. The 1^st sign of the Zodiac is ruled by “Warrior” planet Mars. Combustible and aggressive, spark plug Aries’ usual “in your face” traits may be influenced by transiting Uranus, the unpredictable planet of change and revolution. (It remains until May 2018.) You can be radical, honest and direct, rather than just loud and angry.

Do the suggested Full Moon things – finish up old projects, clarify any fuzzy ideas that are hanging around (remember Mercury is still Retrograde). Use the extra Aries energy to get things done. By clearing out useless stuff, you create space for the new. However, forceful Aries can be a little over the top sometimes. Don’t torch everything while trying to weed out the old, think things through before the ashes start to float around.

* Harvest Moon/Lunar Eclipse in Aries 9/27/15 *10:50PM EDT / 7:50 PM PDT

(The first Full Moon after the Fall Equinox is always labeled a “Harvest Moon” – The Equinox occurred on September 23, when the Sun moved into Libra)

*During a “Full” phase, the luminaries are exactly opposite each other. The Aries Moon is fully lit by the Libra Sun. (The Lunar eclipse provides the reddish color – beautiful, dramatic, nothing to fear.)