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What Does the New Moon Partial Solar Eclipse January 4, 2011 Mean for You?
Gene F. Collins, Jr., Ph.D. www.cosmopsychology.com
Mercury is now direct—since December 30th---so plans, communications, projects can move forward. The New Moon—a partial solar eclipse—occurs on January 4th in the 14th degree of Capricorn--a time to take a historical perspective of personal accomplishment, to appreciate what the past contributes to the present. The Snow Moon occurs on the 19th in the final degree of Capricorn---mature decisions and the responsible use of power. This New Moon takes place at the Martian-Plutonian midpoint—a point of great power. It also forms a square to Saturn and a semisquare to Venus. Success this month---and this year---is practically guaranteed but requires much effort and comes at a great price. Not an easy time. Challenges test inner resources and fray relationships. Aries The New Moon—a partial solar eclipse—on January 4th takes place in your solar 10th house of career, authority, reputation, and fatherhood. The Snow Moon occurs on the 19th at the end of the same solar house. Your professional interests and public standing are highlighted. Translate your ambitions and desires for recognition into ethical examples of achievement, accomplishment, and success. You should act as responsibly as possible during this time period since your prestige, integrity, and social status are emphasized, and any little faux pas can be blown out of proportion. You could also find yourself involved with a parent, authority figure, or government official. Taurus The New Moon—a partial solar eclipse—on January 4th takes place in your solar 9th house of higher education, philosophy, religion, and long-distance travel. The Snow Moon occurs on the 19th at the end of the same solar house. Exploration and discovery are emphasized. Expand your horizons. Enjoy a visit to a bookstore, library, church, or university. Expose yourself to new and unfamiliar. You could gain through educational, spiritual, and religious studies. Enroll in a college seminar or an adult education class. Some may find pleasure in hiking, camping, hunting, or fishing. Others might enjoy an athletic or sporting event. Travel, voyages, long-distance affairs are highlighted. These activities will be challenging but beneficial. Gemini
The New Moon—a partial solar eclipse—on January 4th takes place in your solar 8th house of shared finances, mutually owned possessions, sexuality, and unseen realities. The Snow Moon occurs on the 19th at the end of the same solar house. Mutual funds, shared resources, joint accounts are highlighted. A partner’s finances may need attention. Keep your eye on investments, stocks, bonds, insurance, trusts, and inheritances. You may experience desires for deep, intimate connections. Your sensuous, sexual side could heat up despite the weather. So could your interest in psychic phenomena and personal transformation. A good month for ghost hunting, Ouija boards, and kundalini yoga. Cancer The New Moon—a partial solar eclipse—on January 4th takes place in your solar 7th house of marriage, partnerships, and significant others. The Snow Moon occurs on the 19th at the end of the same solar house. One-to-one relationships, marital and business partners figure prominently. You may find an increased desire to participate in intimate encounters. Singles may become couples. Couples may feel a renewed desire to communicate. Focus on understanding others and on how they perceive you. You may not like what you hear, but it promises opportunities for improvement. Leo The New Moon—a partial solar eclipse—on January 4th takes place in your solar 6th house of work, health, daily routine, and personal adjustments The Snow Moon occurs on the 19th at the end of the same solar house. Issues with diet, exercise, and health are likely. Make any desired improvements to your appearance now. Breaking habits is difficult at this time. Make conscious choices that will serve you later. Lowered vitality makes you more susceptible to stress. Set realistic goals. Tackle work responsibilities and issues while respecting your limits. Expect changes at work or in your daily routine. Relations with coworkers, employees, or employers are highlighted and may demand attention. Virgo The New Moon—a partial solar eclipse—on January 4th takes place in your solar 5th house of creativity, romance, and emotions. The Snow Moon occurs on the 19th at the end of the same solar house. You may feel an urge to get out and have a good time. Self-expression is emphasized. Look for new ways to express your feelings, especially affection. Romance could blossom. Current amorous relationships could see more action. Pleasure and sexuality figure prominently at this time. Expressing yourself is important now, so put your creative talents to good use. Relations with children and young people are favored. Risk and speculation are enticing but deceptive. Libra The New Moon—a partial solar eclipse—on January 4th takes place in your solar 4th house of home, family, and motherhood. The Snow Moon occurs on the 19th at the end of the same solar house. You should focus on home projects and family activities during the next
four weeks. This is a good time for doing things with a parent or other family. Family loyalties may be strengthened or tested. Emotional security, putting down roots, and playing house are emphasized. You may find yourself doing home repairs or investigating your heritage. Scorpio The New Moon—a partial solar eclipse—on January 4th takes place in your solar 3rd house of immediate environment, learning, communications, and exchange. The Snow Moon occurs on the 19th at the end of the same solar house. Correspondence and conversation are highlighted. Make use of cell phones, letters, cards, and email. Intellectual pursuits flourish. Acquire new knowledge, information, or data. Learn something new. Participate in neighborhood activities. Connect with siblings. Spend some time at your favorite hangout. There may be more disruptions than usual. Expect to spend a good share of your time taking short journeys and running errands. Problems with transportation could arise. Sagittarius The New Moon—a partial solar eclipse—on January 4th takes place in your solar 2nd house of money, possessions, and values. The Snow Moon occurs on the 19th at the end of the same solar house. Your material needs are highlighted. Your financial security may be called into question. Something may appear to be interfering with the law of attraction. Income doesn’t equal outgo. Prosperity thinking doesn’t seem to be working. Relax, it’s not you. Your values, beliefs, and expectations are fine. It’s just a tough time. The universe is requiring more of everyone these days. Life is truly harder this month, and you must do more to keep up. When the winds reverse, you will be ahead. Capricorn The New Moon—a partial solar eclipse—on January 4th takes place in your solar 1st house of appearance, persona, and identity. The Snow Moon occurs on the 19th at the end of the same solar house. Others ordinarily see the value of your seriousness, discipline, and cautiousness at this time of year. However, these are not ordinary times. More is being demanded of you. Use your strength carefully and judge wisely. Anger, ambition, or the traditions you uphold could make you come across unfavorably. Don’t let others get the better of you, but keep things in perspective and watch your blood pressure. Aquarius The New Moon—a partial solar eclipse—on January 4th takes place in your solar 12th house of humanitarian work, places of confinement, unfinished business, repressed issues, karmic debts, and behind-the-scenes activities. The Snow Moon occurs on the 19th at the end of the same solar house. The hidden, mysterious, and spiritual are highlighted. Pay attention to your dreams, your hunches, and meaningful coincidences. The doors that would ordinarily deny you contact with your unconscious mind and conceal the wisdom available from the superconscious are open now. Trust your intuition, follow your
inspiration. Consider doing some volunteer work. Perhaps, a friend or relative is in need of some extra attention, support, or other considerations. Pisces The New Moon—a partial solar eclipse—on January 4th takes place in your solar 11th house of group participation, friends, goals, and objectives. The Snow Moon occurs on the 19th at the end of the same solar house. This month highlights creative projects that require group efforts. Meet up with people who share your interests. Let friends know how you feel. If you enjoy working with organized social groups, opportunities should be available over the next few weeks. For those less formal souls, get together with friends at sports or athletic activities, at home, or in a club or bar.