January 2022

Happy New Year!

January is underway and astrologically we are starting the year out with some powerful planetary alignments that will leave lasting imprints on us throughout the year.

The major themes over the past two years have been under the influence of Saturn which brings qualities of restriction, isolation, separation, breakthrough, reform, patriarchy, decay, arduous growth. We will see more with Saturn in 2022 but it will soften as the square with Uranus wanes, and with Jupiter shifting into Pisces on December 29. Jupiter is the planet of optimism, growth, abundance, and faith, Pisces is the sign of dreams, intuition, sensitivity, illusion. This transit will bring in a more joyful, connected vibe. It's a good time to work with what you are wanting to manifest in your life.

NEW MOON
The first New Moon of the year was on January 2 in the sign of Capricorn starting off a new cycle for the year ahead. New Moons are a time for setting intentions and new beginnings. This New Moon is carrying a deeper significance than “normal” due to its conjunction with Venus and Pluto. The New Moon was in an energizing trine to Uranus and a tense square to Chiron. What does all of this mean? Be mindful of your intentions in relationships, beliefs and values. Our motivations and perceptions may be influenced by unprocessed past hurts that can cloud reality. Be aware of old relationships, value systems, and behavioral patterns that are seeking transformation and healing. These aspects of ourselves are going through big shifts while Venus and Pluto commune in Capricorn (through mid-May). The New Moon energies make this conjunction deeply personal and internal. It is not too late to set some intentions around these energies, we are still under this influence.

MERCURY RETROGRADE
Mercury stations retrograde for the first time this year on January 14 in the sign of Aquarius. It will backtrack into Capricorn on January 26 into a conjunction with Pluto, before turning direct on February 3. This might bring up some unfinished business in relationships, communications, thought patterns, or ideas that you were navigating between Christmas and the New Year. You may need to make some adjustments in these areas of your life in order to move forward with more clarity and confidence once Mercury moves direct. Pay attention to the subtleties of the energies on the dates where Mercury starts its retrograde, changes signs, and moves direct.

FULL MOON
The Full Moon is in the sign of Cancer on January 18, this time the moon is opposing Pluto while the Sun is conjunct Pluto. All of this Plutonian, Full Moon energy is insisting on the issue of inner transformation. We are seeing, with much more clarity, what old patterns and emotions need to be shed in order to move forward with clear intentions for 2022. This is a time to acknowledge deep inner truths around what is working and not working within our own internal dialog as it pertains to our relationship with self + other, as well as our value systems. Establishing healthy boundaries, routines around self-care, and surrounding yourself with loved ones that support you will establish a positive grounding as you move forward.

LUNAR NODES
The Lunar Nodes change signs on January 18, leaving the Gemini/Sagittarius axis into the Taurus/Scorpio axis. The Nodes are not planetary bodies, they are points where the Moon intercepts the earth's orbit around the Sun. Briefly described, they represent life lessons. They are significant on a collective and individual level due to the fact that they change signs approximately every 18 months - giving us time to integrate the lessons they bring. The South Node shifts into Scorpio while the North Node moves into the opposing sign of Taurus. The South Node is associated with the karmic past while the North Node points towards the future and where we are aiming to cultivate and develop new skills. From January 2022-July 2023 we will continue to see more unraveling of old patriarchal systems, exposure of manipulative and evil conduct, collective fears and anxieties projected onto the world stage, including within our own experience. The intention of the North Node in Taurus is to bring us into grounded truths about the nature of humanity and our collective intention for beauty, love and creativity. We are bringing in higher ideals that connect us more deeply to our collective nature (earth) and humanity (culture).

NEW MOON2
January has its second New Moon on January 31 in the sign of Aquarius, lining up in the square between Saturn and Uranus. I won’t go too deeply into this here but this will carry a tone of unpredictability and breakthroughs. Again, highlights the themes that the Saturn/Uranus square has been casting over us since the beginning of 2021, asking us to shed old structures and belief systems that are not in alignment with implementing revolutionary ideas. Use this new moon to meditate on what old belief systems you are still running in your life that are not allowing you to step into the future with the bright minds of the upcoming generations. Be open to challenging yourself and feeling uncomfortable while integrating new ways of being.

Please reach out to me if you have questions about how these themes might be impacting you directly. Awareness of transits and time frames can significantly reduce stress and anxiety in day-to-day life, as well as enhance opportunities to bring in new and intentional patterns and experiences.

I’m here to answer any questions you may have about how best to work with me and/or any questions in general. You can schedule sessions with me directly, as well as through my website. I am so grateful to be in service of this work and look forward to more connection and healing as we move into a new year with creativity and optimism.

In gratitude,

Debi