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January 31, 2008
7:29 AM

When Mercury Retrogrades in Aquarius

Mercury in Aquarius is a combination that invites you to think better by thinking differently. You're willing to consider ideas that once seemed to radical, too far-out, too extreme -- especially during the previous period when Mercury traveled through ultra-cautious Capricorn ... a sign positively phobic about taking unnecessary risks -- or trying anything new!

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Mercury Retrograde strikes early.

My ergonomic computer keyboard (the kind with the split keyboard and special shape that lets you type at a more natural angle than a regular keyboard) ... died yesterday morning. Minutes ahead of getting yesterday's issue of Step by Step out the door. Five keys on the left side just quit working and could not be coaxed back into service.

I literally had to cut and paste single letters one at a time to get the last few sentences / corrections to the document made. And returning to a standard keyboard ... has also proved challenging. Keys aren't where I expect them to be when I reach for them. I hit the "Enter" key instead of the right Shift key, the Caps Lock key instead of the A key. It's been ... different. (Frustrating ... distracting ... not "interesting" ... not "fun.") .") If you don't think getting this document written was an exercise in supreme patience (especially for me), try typing with mittens on and see how it goes. That'll give you some idea.

So my usual lightning-fast typing speed has slowed down to a whimpering limp. But things are improving. And I shall overcome!!! Several pieces of mail are still waiting to be written. If you've been looking to hear from me ... this is the hang up. And if you don't hear from me and expect to in the next few days -- I offer this as the probable reason why! Rest assured, I am running as fast as I can. (Smile.)

The outlook today ...

The Moon begins the day in Scorpio.

The Moon is void of course in Scorpio until after 3 this afternoon (MT). Even after it moves into Sagittarius, it forms no aspects until after 5 o'clock Friday morning (MT) ... and even that is a gloomy square to Saturn. This is not apt to do my schedule (or yours) any good whatsoever. So today and tomorrow ... remember that wise advice about "Don't push the river" ... and take it to heart. Saturday and Sunday both look much better. Guess where I've set my target. Go on ... guess.

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The Void of Course Moon

The biggest human temptation is to settle for too little.
~ Thomas Merton ~
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Born January 31, 1915

Daily Lunar Horoscope Forecast for Thursday 31st of January 2008

(Date and Times are based on Mountain Standard Time.
Look at Denver at The World Clock - Time Zones
to see what time it is now where we are.)

From 1:34 AM:
A mood of passionate intensity and commitment to group goals clashes for a time with a radical idea that requires more independence than cooperation. Each of these agendas needs support. Each set of strategies may aim to achieve something important. The trick is to supply what you must provide "for the good of the group" while keeping the independence of vision and intellect you need to support an inspiration more suitable for you to pursue alone.

Go to: Mercury Astrology, Mercury in Aquarius Articles, Mercury Retrograde, Moon Signs Astrology, The Moon in Scorpio, The Void of Course Moon, Astrology Signs, Astrology Sign Scorpio, Astrology Sign Aquarius

January 30, 2008
12:02 PM

Venus in Capricorn trine Saturn in Virgo
Very Late January through Early February

Venus in Capricorn, has formed the departing
trine with Saturn, now retrograde in Virgo.
The aspect formed at 7°.

See below for glyph meanings.

The constructive focus and productivity of the recent Jupiter / Saturn trine in these signs now adds "other people," the help partners can bring and sensible financial management (through income opportunities and wise spending choices) to the ventures you may put in motion soon. Let's face it, you can never have too much solid help or too much "capital" to invest in a new enterprise. So count your blessings as you put the finishing touches on the first stage of your new schemes.

In General

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If you have Natal Chart placements near 7° of Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn or Scorpio, this trine draws helpful people from one area of your life -- to aid in the construction projects underway in another. It's an arrangement whereby everybody wins ... so do welcome both your own good sense and your partner's gifts of time, money, talent, work -- whatever they can best provide to help in your success. Details on this are described by the symbolism of these transiting planets, your extra Natal Chart placement, the signs involved, and the houses where all these celestial citizens now reside.

Wherever this trine falls in your Natal Chart, helpful people, smart purchases and financial opportunities arrive ready to go to work on your behalf in the Natal Chart house which holds transiting Venus ... and building (or in this case perhaps rebuilding, fortifying and strengthening) continues in matters ruled by the Natal Chart house that holds transiting Saturn.

The outlook today ...

The Moon is in Scorpio.

The Moon in willful Scorpio meets a wealth of creative energy today. Listen for insights, useful information that arrives suddenly, unexpectedly or "by accident." Your imagination is one of your best assets. Keep it positive (despite temptations this evening to fret and worry) ... and look carefully at the possibilities it suggests. Some of them could be pure gold.

Go **** yourself.
~ Dick Cheney ~
American Vice-President
War criminal, profiteer
and gun safety expert
Born January 30, 1941

Daily Lunar Horoscope Forecast for Wednesday 30th of January 2008

(Date and Times are based on Mountain Standard Time.
Look at Denver at The World Clock - Time Zones
to see what time it is now where we are.)

From 11:59 AM:
Improvements in your home, family, and private life happen easily now. Some unconventional decision ... or a change that "breaks the rules" ... may bring you a lot more freedom. Don't be afraid to act on your ideas, even the wacky ones. Some of them could be positively inspired.

From 9:34 PM:
This strange, disorienting energy can bring anything from radical visions of change and "more freedom" in your life -- dreams that have virtually no chance for a toehold in reality -- to bizarre, paranoid jealousies and sexual fantasies. Emotional energy that under stress veers off into literal "craziness" is not well served by the qualities available now, which are known for extremes that can be brutal and shocking. It's time to be quiet, stay calm, and wait for kinder currents to arrive.

Go to: Venus Astrology, Venus in Capricorn Articles, Saturn Astrology, The Moon in Scorpio, Astrology Sign Virgo, Astrology Sign Scorpio, Astrology Sign Capricorn

January 29, 2008
3:44 AM

Mercury Retrograde
January 28 through February 18

Well, Mercury has turned retrograde.
(Sigh) ... I know. I'm not ready for it either.

Here's the timetable you'll need to set your schedule.

It will be retrograde from now until February 18.
It will retrograde from 24° Aquarius to 8° Aquarius.

It will move out of its own shadow (go past the degree
at which it turned retrograde yesterday afternoon)
on March 10 ... and we get to make progress again.

It will leave Aquarius and enter Pisces on March 14.
It will retrograde again at the end of May in Gemini.

We seem to be getting a headstart on it tonight here in the mountains of New Mexico. The wind has been howling and gusting hard. The lights have dipped ominously several times -- which is why What's in the Cards? got sent out early, early, early -- while I still had power and connection to the server. But everything else on the internet has been sluggish and slow (!!) -- and taken about three times as long as it normally should to do.

Anyway ... where your life is concerned for the next three weeks, the house (or houses) in your Natal Chart that contain 8° - 24° of Aquarius are in for some serious rethinking, reorganizing, and restructuring -- between now and mid-March. If you have planets in your Natal Chart near these degrees in Aries, Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius, or -- of course -- Aquarius (!!!), other areas of your world will be affected as well -- probably with some very nice improvements for your trouble as this retrograde ends and life moves on.

This covers quite a spectrum of the Zodiac ... so remember that promise about benefits and "better ideas" when Mercury retrograde snarls trip you up over the next few weeks. (And they probably will!!) Consider this Life's way of getting your attention, asking what you're really trying to do with whatever went awry ... and come up with an alternative. There will be a better idea hidden in this mix somewhere, whether you realize it or not. So look for it like a pearl in an oyster ... and notice how what finally emerges from the chaos really is better ultimately than your original plans.

It took me years to reach this Zen-like patience with Mercury's meanderings. You'll be ahead of the game, for sure, if you take that wisdom to heart and hang on. ([Smile.] Remember, the best and cheapest education you'll ever get is learning from other people's mistakes. More folks should try it !!)

If you have Natal Chart placements near 8 - 24° of Taurus, Scorpio, or Leo ... these episodes of new wisdom may not be quite so smooth, but they will be memorable (and attention getting!!) and the value will still be there -- when you stop gnashing your teeth and swearing. (It's really not worth getting upset over.)

Meanwhile you can learn more about
the general meaning of Mercury Retrograde here:

Mercury has turned retrograde
in Aquarius

There are links to Zodiac sign advisories for this time on that page, too.

And here's some other stuff to help.

The Positive Side of Mercury Retrograde
The Bright Side of a Pesky Problem

Mercury Retrograde
A New Look at an Old Aggravation

Don't Govern with "Bad Intelligence"
Knowing what Mercury Retrograde Means
And What It Means to You!!

This should keep you busy 'til I can get back again with more.

He who is the author of a war lets loose
the whole contagion of hell and opens a vein
that bleeds a nation to death.
~ Thomas Paine ~
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Born January 29, 1737

Daily Lunar Horoscope Forecast for Tuesday 29th of January 2008

(Date and Times are based on Mountain Standard Time.
Look at Denver at The World Clock - Time Zones
to see what time it is now where we are.)

From 2:47 AM:
The chance to combine your assets with partner's assets -- and create something impressive arrives. Find lucrative ways to apply all this talent, wealth, and investment capital. It can fortify your home base and practical foundations -- so you and loved ones are secure -- or move your professional pursuits in better directions -- so your public stature shows you are truly a person of value. Be brave. Tackle long-term projects and work that could take years to complete. Remember, you don't have to do all the heavy lifting yourself. The paths that open for you now show you that ... for sure!!

From 4:32 PM:
A passionate desire to contribute your efforts and energy to a mutual investment which could pay nice dividends to all concerned finds partners not only cooperative, but able to add dimensions that make what you're creating together more durable, more substantive, and more profitable, too!! Talk about a moment where everybody wins!!

From 4:50 PM:
Your mood is passionate, willful and secretive. Strong desires percolate beneath the surface of a calm facade, but you're playing things very close to the chest. There are openings for practical action ... and progress ... toward your goals, and while you're ready to grab them before they disappear, you don't want anyone who could interfere to trip you up -- or get in your way.

From 9:46 PM:
Passionate emotions feed professional ambitions ... and provide important fuel for progress. Several other things can help: a realignment of partnership assets, releasing some unproductive attitudes, adjusting conditions and alliances -- within your home and family. Little changes can make a big difference ... and right now, making them is nice and easy.

From 10:03 PM:
A project or interest that takes considerable teamwork, the efforts of other people ... and your own irreplaceable contributions ... claims one part of your attention now. The end result of this promises important benefits for everyone in the group. But an equally passionate desire for independence, the ability to call your own shots and do your own thing without having to consider anybody, clouds your concentration ... and prevents your giving 100% to the work that sits in front of you now.

Go to: Mercury Astrology, Mercury in Aquarius Articles, Mercury Retrograde, Astrology Sign Aquarius

January 27, 2008
2:33 AM

Jupiter in Capricorn trine Saturn in Virgo
Late January through Late February

Jupiter, newly arrived in Capricorn,
has formed an ever-so-productive-and-practical
trine with Saturn now retrograde in Virgo.
The aspect formed at 8°.

See below for glyph meanings.

Well, now that some of the faster-moving stuff is out of the way, let's talk about this one. Its influence is obviously going to stick around a while. There's even better news, though. We get a month of its benefits here at the start of the year ... but later this summer, once Jupiter turns retrograde and Saturn goes direct, this trine will form again -- in early August, for all practical purposes -- and be around, handing out benefits, encouragement, and support clear through the first of next year. What a bonus!!

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This is an incredibly productive combination -- and even I can appreciate it -- despite all its emphasis in sane-and-sensible-and-fairly-unexciting Earth signs.

Jupiter / Saturn trines show times of ... content deleted ... This material and contemporary forecasts are available by subscription in our Premium Members site. Join our Astrology and Tarot Premium Membership today!! This combination in these signs is pretty much a once-in-a-lifetime combination -- and definitely not to be missed!!

The last time Saturn was in Virgo -- in 1979-80, Jupiter was as well ... although the conjunction didn't form until both had moved into Libra. This brought a powerful emphasis on building and growth to one sector of life -- and you may have made impressive strides in one particular area of interest during that time (or torn your hair out with frustration if the conjunction was afflicted.)

In 1980, this conjunction that formed in Libra landed right on top of my Natal Neptune, smack on my Midheaven. Neptune rules artistic interests, occult studies, spiritual issues, seclusion, and inner work. The Midheaven (10th House Cusp) rules career and public life pursuits. This was the year I moved to my home deep in the mountains of New Mexico, stopped "dabbling" with my writing -- and in this peaceful, lovely place, began to develop those interests in earnest.

The previous Saturn in Virgo transit brought a trine with Jupiter in Capricorn ... just like the one we're getting now. Only it was right at Christmas, 1948. I was 21 months old ... and not in a position to make much of the opportunity. In fact, looking at that chart -- and knowing the history of what was happening on in my family then ... I can see why it wasn't a terrific time for me for other reasons, too. But then I have "earth sign issues" in my chart from the get-go. Anyway ... enough with the stroll down Memory Lane.

The bottom line here is that for those of you who do just fine in the presence of Earth Sign energy (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn) ... and for those of us who need it, Life is handing out a great opportunity this year to

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In General

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If you have Natal Chart placements near 8° of Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn or Scorpio, this truly lovely trine could make it seem like Christmas all year long!! Further details on this are, as always, described by the symbolism of these transiting planets, your extra Natal Chart placement, the signs involved, and the houses where all these celestial citizens now reside.

Wherever this trine falls in your Natal Chart, expansion opportunities and new horizons -- full of profit and promise -- beckon in matters ruled by the house in your Natal chart which holds transiting Jupiter ... and support from another area of life where you're grounded, ready to work, and on a roll (!!) comes at your command basically all year long in the matters ruled by the Natal Chart house that holds transiting Saturn.

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In other news ...

Mercury turns retrograde tomorrow afternoon, and Mars goes direct on Wednesday. More about those, of course, will arrive next week. The big buzz in the Astrology community online right now is over Pluto's move into Capricorn late last Friday night. Some astrologers whose work I honestly respect are all a-twitter over it. One has even proclaimed grandly, YOUR LIFE IS GOING TO CHANGE THIS WEEK BIG TIME. (Her capital letters ... not mine!) I hate to be a spoiler in the midst of all this celebration, but honest ... you're not going to notice much difference for a while.

Pluto travels through Capricorn for 16 years ... and the changes it brings won't arrive for the most part with a wrenching shudder. They'll play out gradually over the whole span ... so subtly in some cases you'll need to get past the transit itself before you can look back and see what all happened to you and what it means. Pluto transits can bring experiences that are profound, dramatic, and prolonged -- but rarely are they "suddenly" intense. You can usually see and feel them coming from several miles away. (This doesn't mean at all you can get off the train-tracks though. With Pluto, you can get to experience the collision in slow-motion and with a fateful inevitability that goes on and on and on.)

So as far as I'm concerned the current hubbub about Pluto's "big changes" is premature and way over-the-top. In fact, it will retrograde back into the last degree of Sagittarius late this year for a while. I'll be a lot more excited about its prospects once we get past that. And, yes, in the coming days I will most definitely talk about the changes to expect as the next 16 years unwind. Some of them could indeed be remarkable. But 16 years is a long, long time. We can all afford to take it as it comes ... one day after the other.

Ah, but I was so much older then,
I'm younger than that now.
~ Bob Dylan ~

The outlook today ...

The Moon is in Libra.

The Moon in oh-so-sociable Libra travels an easy road today. A great day to kick back, take life easy, and spend time with your Special Sweetie. Work really can wait until Monday. And with the exception of some possible small-potatoes problems on Thursday, the scenery clear through 'til then looks mighty fine! Stay safe ... and enjoy the view.

To talk well and eloquently is a very great art,
but an equally great one is to know the right moment to stop.
~ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ~
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Born January 27, 1756

Daily Lunar Horoscope Forecast for Sunday 27th of January 2008

(Date and Times are based on Mountain Standard Time.
Look at Denver at The World Clock - Time Zones
to see what time it is now where we are.)

From 4:56 AM:
A social mood and gracious charm in using your people-skills can help you further an idealistic ambition ever-so-dear to your heart. Partners are cooperative in helping you complete goals. You and your associates find just the right blend of companionship and independence to suit everyone concerned. You'll wonder why relationships can't always be such fun.

From 8:58 AM:
You're in the mood for company, some fun time with your Special Someone. Partners are even ready to oblige. But professional commitments, the chance to move on some of your ambitions, and obligations in your public life pull you in another direction. No matter how cooperative your mood, satisfying these competing agendas won't be easy -- whatever you choose.

Go to: Jupiter Astrology, Mercury Astrology, Mercury Retrograde, Mars Astrology, The Moon in Libra, Pluto Astrology, Astrology Sign Virgo, Astrology Sign Libra, Astrology Sign Capricorn

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Rebecca Brents writes on a wide variety of spiritual and occult subjects, including astrology, tarot, metaphysics, and self-improvement. She publishes the extensive online new age Ezine, The Enchanted Sprite on her website: Enchanted Spirit. Rebecca is also available for personal astrology and tarot readings and consultations.

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that is not to be taken seriously in politics.
~ Vladimir Ilyich Lenin ~
Founder of the Russian Communist Party
Born April 22, 1870

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