Mercury stations Retrograde Jan 5 2016

Mercury is the planet of communication, perceptions and everyday mental activity. It's currently been slowing down and in hard alignment with Mars causing communication with others to have some tension under the surface along with some turbulent thoughts and ideas about future plans reflecting some mental frustrations for a lot of people. Mercury is at the last degree of Capricorn, the business and achievement sign so figuring out future plans is challenging right now because we don't have all the info and answers yet, although we want to. Don't expect resolution for a while. That's because Mercury is preparing to station retrograde for three weeks starting on Jan 5 2016 while remaining in square aspect to Mars until then. Mercury will slip into 0 degree Aquarius changing mental perceptions for a few days starting on Fri night before returning to Capricorn on Jan 8 where it will move back all the way to Pluto in mid Cap where it will station direct on Jan 24, moving forward again until reentering Aquarius on Feb 13. So the mind and perception energy is about to go back and rethink everything that's been on the mind along with conversations since around Dec 19 2015. There is a lot of uncertainty now. The retrograde phase for the next several weeks will work all these details out and by the time it's over, we will have the info we need to make solid future plans.

Now please, don't mind the retrograde hype. Retrograde phases are not bad despite what you hear. They have a very good purpose and some Mercury retrogrades are more likely to bring mishaps in certain signs than others. Cap not being one of them. Plus the mishaps and miscommunication is only likely when Mercury is in station (stopped). Once the motion starts up and realigns things smooth out. You just have to pay more attention to what you are doing. It's not that big of a deal. Mercury retrograde in Capricorn wants to figure out some business stuff along with long term achievement plans. Find the house in your chart that has Capricorn, that's where you are needing to rethink some things, wait for more info, get caught up on past projects and then finally figure out your responsibilities and obligations for 2016 after this phase is complete.

Life expansion slows down now as Jupiter is also moving into station retrograde. We need to deal with some things on the inside before outer life expansion can move forward again in new ways. Also Mars is about to change signs into Scorpio, energizing that area of your life. Say good bye to the Libra diplomatic negotiations. This will give a lot of will and determination for important action in Scorpio area of life but it's more below the surface than anything until all these retro phases are complete. Mars will have extended stay in Scorpio as it does a retrograde phase in this sign for the first few months of 2016 so action will eventually turn back and take care of matters from the past before truly moving forward.

Jan 1 (fri night)the waning moon in Libra makes 3rd quarter square with the sun in Capricorn at 11 degrees. Emotional obstacles and challenges might show up between you, business and others. Tension between being diplomatic with others or straight forward, getting to the point no matter how nice the point is. It's not a time to push thru. it's better to reflect, accept and release as the moon continues to release energy until the next new moon.

It's best not to start anything new or make solid plans until this Mercury retrograde is complete in Mid February. Like i said, it's better to take care of old stuff and obligations from past during this time and wait for new information for future plans. If you try and start something new be prepared to make adjustments the next several weeks - nothing is certain yet.

Venus is now in Sagittarius uplifting desires, wanting more than what's right here and now but will have to face current obligations and commitments this next weeks or so before having permission to get these new desires. Love and desires wants some adventure. The sun conjoins Pluto this weekend highlighting intense stuff, undercurrents and some kind of transformation. In fact, because Mercury will move all the way back to this point with Pluto, this Mercury retrograde phase will have huge impacts on changing future plans, with major mental transformation taking place. It's best to stay open so you can adapt and make adjustments when needed. As Mercury moves into Aquarius next few days, we get a radical mental shift looking at alternative possibilities but then have to go back into reality and take care of past before we can actually start implementing the radical shifts in ideas. Let the next few days show you what wants to be possible. Then go back and fix the past in order to make that future possible.

Good luck, happy Mercury retrograde. Respect it and it might treat you a little better. Cry about it, well then, expect mishaps and miscommunication, which will most likely be your own fault for having the poor out look on Mercury in backwards motion. If you were born with Mercury retro this could be great mental time for you getting a lot done. Enjoy!
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Cancer Full Moon Dec 25 2015

Full moon in Cancer Dec 25 at 3:11 am PST.

The house in your chart where sign Cancer is located is the area of life you are most likely to cry about. Full moon is a peak in tension; an opposition; a release of energy, this time, emotional energy. The Capricorn/Cancer axis is out of balance in your life perhaps. Something wants to change, so to bring back equilibrium. Biz, obligations, responsibilities in outer life vs personal home and family needs. New awareness to what you need in long term in outer world to feel emotionally secure in inner world. This full moon brings up need to protect self with a hard shell, placing self in safe environment both in outer life and inner. Blankets, food, shelter, nurturing, snuggling with people you love, sensitivity, all fit the Cancer moon vibe. But remember, this is peak tension in family energy so will bring out any existing issues with family members. Also fears could come up. Memories from past could surface so they can be released.Cancer full moon, clears emotional slate. Moon trine Neptune however, allows easy escape from reality if faced with anything too overwhelming. Sensitivity and compassion heightened. Inspirational awareness available to those willing to see big picture if not escaping into protective shell.

Uranus stations direct after months of retrograde motion. Internal revolution and authenticity has been happening on inside. Now next several months, revolution and authenticity builds in outer life. Unstable energy.

Mercury trine Jupiter - Despite sensitivities, communication and activity will be enthusiastic, upbeat, generous and very communicative with easy flowing energy. New awareness helps the mind see what is needed in life for long term, achievement, and emotional security. Crying releases energy, tears are most likely to flow with this moon. Might as well let it happen, if you feel the need. Over-all Cancer full moon brings more awareness to your feelings and fears. But is also loving nurturing and homie. Enjoy. May you all be blessed in 2016.

Happy full moon.

Rik

1st quarter square with the sun Dec 18 2015

Friday morning 7:14 am PST the waxing moon in Pisces enters 1st quarter square with the sun. This is a power aspect, more so than normal because this 1st quarter square is perfectly aligned with the nodes of fate while the sun perfectly squares this karmic axis. Emotional challenges & obstacles show up regarding new intentions that were set back around the new moon a week ago. This is the universe making sure you really want to move forward with what you have in mind. Circumstances, feelings & decisions next couple days will have long term effect on your life. Moon with South Node, letting go of something to gain something new, which causes tension. This is not a time to retreat just because of tough feelings. Find solutions - push thru. Mercury with Pluto, communication gets deep and serious. New information about what was hidden, transforming perceptions. Powerful interactions changes something, possibly outside of your control. Sun shines light on your fate. Don't be intimidated, harness the power and move forward with courage knowing the universe has your back

New astrological aspects forming to be aware of

Here is a brief explanation of the energy changes we have taking place this weekend into next week:

Venus enters Scorpio
Mars in T-square with Pluto & Uranus
Sun trine Uranus
Moon last quarter activates Mars T-square

Venus will be in Scorpio all month. This changes personal relationships to an entirely different situation. Passionate desires take over giving people much more determination to get what they want which will be to merge deeper with the other taking connections to the next level. This creates inner conflict as the sun in Sag is highlighting personal freedom. It might be a challenge to keep independence while passion for deeper connection builds. How can we remain free while merging deeper with others simultaneously?

At same time moon enters Libra joining Mars activating an extremely volatile energy that makes losing our cool easy with possible outburst of emotions saying or doing something we could regret later. Power & control issues with others could arise. Unexpected reactions from people objecting to our desires or activity is very possible and even our own reactions can take us and others off guard.

As the sun is trine to Uranus there is an easy outlet to express ourselves in ways that we normally wouldn't feel comfortable doing. This is freedom to follow new deep passionate desires that will be building and is very "me" oriented which might be very easy to do yet will cause jealousy and backlash within personal relationship. There will be a clear open path to be free and independent in the way we relate wanting to go after what we desire as Venus in Scorpio will create deep passion for somthing or someone. People will want the freedom to love anything or anyone in the way they want despite possible objections or conflicts from others.

So it seems we will have opening to do something we normally wouldn't but will cause intensity and control issues with important people in our life. It would be wise not to do anything you regret later just because you feel the need for freedom and independence now. Venus in Scorpio will cause relating energy to be shadowy passionate manipulative & controlling. I'm mainly speaking on a personal relationship level but even world events could be reflective of this energy change as well including general social energy. I can't understate the possible disruptive energy this weekend into next week as Mars is in hard alignment with Pluto and Uranus that in past has correlated with unexpected violence or emotional outbursts of anger. This aspect has already been in place and is building. Mars is also the gun while Pluto in Capricorn is the establishment and Uranus is unexpected activity so the gun debate in the USA is going to intensify now with possible sudden changes to policy causing a big disruption.

Just stay mindful of everything happening in your life and try to control your new desires somewhat so not to cause too much disruption.

Goodluck.