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December 30 - January 5, 2004 Edition
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ASTROLOGY: Happy 2005! December 30, 2004 By Arlan Wise Happy New Year! It looks like 2005 will be a year when life seems so fluid and changeable that it may be hard to stay fixed on one project or idea. There’s a theme to the year of wanting to take responsibility to fix and heal all the wrongs you see around you. It’s a good year to get involved in social service volunteer work. There are issues from last year that continue to be at a standoff, especially when home and family conflicts with career. Honest communication is the key to settling these problems. You may have to say things you’ve never said before. In 2005, Saturn ends his travels through Cancer and enters Leo in July. Jupiter remains in Libra until the end of October. Chiron enters Aquarius in February. Mars will retrograde from Oct. 1 through Dec. 9. Venus turns retrograde on Christmas Eve. It is unusual for both Mars and Venus to retrograde during the same year. To help you plan your year, know that Mercury will be retrograde on March 19 through April 12; July 22 through Aug. 15; and Nov. 14 through Dec. 3. Thursday, Dec. 30 Moon in Leo, VC at 9:54 pm. This is a much better night to party than tomorrow night. You’ll find a lot of high spirits and good feelings. There’s a need for caution as Mars is challenging Uranus, which raises everyone’s tension level. Watch your temper; don’t lose it. Stay alert and drive defensively for the next few days. Friday, Dec. 31 Moon in Virgo. This is the perfect moon energy for cleaning up the details of the old year. Sort and discard, recycle and throw away. Make a big list of things that you want to accomplish in 2005. Make some reasonable resolutions. Uranus, lord of the unexpected, instigator of rebellion, sits in a challenge to both Mars and the moon. Things will not go as planned today, or next year. Drive safely if you go out tonight. Saturday, Jan. 1 Moon in Virgo. Happy 2005! Welcome in the New Year with an open mind and a readiness for surprises. Write down your resolutions so you can check up on yourself in a few months. It’s a down to earth day, a day to take care of business, clean and fix things, and tidy up the house. Prepare for the New Year. Sunday, Jan. 2 Moon VC Virgo, enters Libra 11:19 am. Sleep late and enjoy your warm bed. It’s time to be social again once the moon changes signs, go out for brunch. Extend the holiday happiness by gathering with friends to enjoy each other’s company. Make peace if there’s been any tension over the holidays. Hang up your new art work. Monday, Jan. 3 Moon in Libra. Relationships are highlighted today. There is opportunity to make your relationship more whole and rich. Look within yourself to find the right things to say and you’ll find the words to fit the emotions. Work on your artistic projects and/or appreciate someone else’s work. Tuesday, Jan. 4 Moon in Libra, VC from 9:20 am until 7 pm when it enters Scorpio. This is the first long VC period of 2005. Slow down and focus on the little things that add to your well-being. Move the furniture around and change the pictures on the wall. It’s a good day to write in your journal to discover what you feel. Wednesday, Jan. 5 Moon in Scorpio. It’s a day to retreat and focus on yourself. Do research for a writing project. You’ll have the patience to seek out the information you need. Investigate places to invest your money to see if you can find a safe deal. Be sure to get extra sleep if you feel down. Let the answers to your problems come to you in your dreams. Thursday, Jan. 6 Moon in Scorpio, VC from 1:20 pm to 10:44 pm when it enters Sagittarius. Work twice as hard in the morning so you can coast in the afternoon. Let your intuition guide you through the day. You’ll be able to read people well and can trust what you learn. Give yourself some alone time tonight. Friday, Jan. 7 Moon in Sagittarius. The pace picks up, and it’s hard to stay inside, as you want to roam a bit. You need to have some means of satisfying this craving for action. Don’t let it implode into an angry outburst. Look for a lucky break to help you expand your life. It’s a day to grab the brass ring. Saturday, Jan. 8 Moon in Sagittarius. This is an outdoors weekend. Enjoy winter sports at their best. You need to have some friendly competition. It will be rewarding to learn something new. Go somewhere you’ve never been. Eat at an ethnic restaurant that’s new to you. Make plans for an adventurous journey. Have a fun day. Sunday, Jan. 9 Moon in Capricorn. Life becomes serious again as Venus and Mercury join the moon in the somber sign of Capricorn. Your thoughts turn to taking care of business. You want to be efficient, not sloppy. Concentrate on your career goals. Set your goals for the coming year during tonight’s dark of the moon. Monday, Jan. 10 Moon in Capricorn, VC from 12:58 pm until 10:07 pm, when it enters Aquarius. This new moon offers a prime time to set your goals, say them aloud, and then vow to reach them. You can see yourself with a realistic eye and be honest about what needs to be improved. Today’s new moon is close to Chiron, ushering in a month of healing old wounds. Tuesday, Jan. 11 Moon in Aquarius. Think about how to heal your wounds and change your life pattern while you seem to be stuck in circumstances. Aquarius moon gives the detachment to think outside the box. Write down the schemes and ideas that come to you. It’s a great day for thinking. Get involved in a community project. Champion a cause. Wednesday, Jan. 12 Moon in Aquarius, VC from 10:43 am until 9:50 pm, when it enters Pisces. Do your serious work in the morning while you have the concentration. Once the moon goes VC, you’ll find that daydreams take over your mind. Lend a hand to help someone who has a problem. Escape into a science fiction movie or book tonight. Thursday, Jan. 13 Moon in Pisces. Today is the day of the year when the sun and Saturn stand opposite each other. It may feel like time is standing still. You may feel stifled by authority figures. Chiron is hovering nearby to remind you that you have to take responsibility for your own health and healing. You can’t blame anyone else today.

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