HeartwingsandFriends.com - Tasha's AstroPlanner (January)

This is a rather quiet month astrologically. With the exception of Mercury turning retrograde, on a daily or mundane basis it may be one to consolidate changes made during December and take care of old business as well as new as it occurs. Mercury moves into quirky Aquarius on the 1^st only to retreat back in Capricorn on the 21^st, so humanitarian projects may begin then have to go on hold. Venus moves into kindly Pisces on the 3^rd inspiring generosity to those afflicted or limited helping with opportunities to facilitate projects to help that population. Jupiter moves into Aquarius for the next 12 plus months expanding possibilities, inventiveness, and humanitarian efforts. Saturn is retrograde until mid May bringing opportunities to take responsibility for whatever projects or efforts were begun earlier and then set aside. Finish up whatever you can during this time. Mars in Capricorn aids in persistence. The keyword is keep on keeping on and follow through on any promises or obligations made or assumed recently. The Full Moon in Cancer on the 10^th may make you want to fill your larder and stash away more or else invite friends and family over to feed them. The New Moon on the 26th inAquarius brings a solar eclipse as well as the Chinese New Year of the Ox. It comes close on the heels of a Mercury/Mars conjunction signaling an explosion of thought or communication. Perhaps some wonderful new ideas will be born that will be of significant help to us all.

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Day	Date	Astrology
Thur	1st	New Years Day - Mercury changes signs; inventive or unusual ideas seem to come to us from out of the blue: Resolve problems in new ways.
Fri	2nd	Be of help to someone who can't help themselves or just be a good listener for someone who needs and "ear."
Sat	3rd	Begin any projects that you can finish up quickly. Venus into Pisces brings sympathy and kind thoughts—lend an ear or a hand.
Sun	4th	Choices made today may help to you make needed changes.
Mon	5th	Jupiter into Aquarius may bring a bonanza of new ideas. There may also be some interesting weather.
Tue	6th	Steady application of effort can bring good results now.
Wed	7th	Get the office or home tasks out of the way then do errands in the afternoon and evening.
Thur	8th	If gadding about is your inclination blame it on the stars. Minds feel restless and feet may too. Also you might wish to take care of correspondence.
Fri	9th	Schedule a meeting or create an opportunity to talk over creative solutions to long standing problems. Energy is high.
Sat	10th	Full Moon in Cancer makes a number of connections and you can too. A great day to entertain friends and family or volunteer to feed the hungry.
Sun	11th	Mercury turns retrograde; to make the best use of the energy focus on tasks that begin with "re:" review, restructure, replenish, etc. until Feb 1. Also, if plans go awry it might be because something better will result. Good time to meditate and go within to seek answers.
Mon	12th	Fall in love or express your affection. Romance is in the air as is creativity, so make the most of it!
Tue	13th	Plan a creative project in the morning then finalize the details in the afternoon.
Wed	14th	Analyze and look for ways to restructure for best efficiency.
Thur	15th	A productive day may be had then PM plan a concert or other artistic endeavor.
Fri	16th	Legal matters may be addressed now—especially ones that have been pending.
Sat	17th	Creative efforts can flourish or you might enjoy the company of others.
Sun	18th	Great ideas are possible today; let your mind wander into uncharted territory. Dig deep and come up with a treasure.
Mon	19th	Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday is Observed - Sun into Aquarius brings open mindedness. Passion may beckon or you may feel the urge to make changes.
Tue	20th	Presidential Inauguration in US is at noon - New ideas abound, and especially after 12:30 philosophical discussions.
Wed	21st	Mercury backs into Capricorn, conversations get serious. Think twice then act.
Thur	22nd	If you can believe it you can achieve it; take an unusual approach; discover resources you never knew existed. Be bold!
Fri	23rd	You might feel solemn or stable and wish to work hard. Reorganize your office or your closets. Plan a PM party or fun time.
Sat	24th	There is good energy today to accomplish what you wish. Take your time, however, and make careful choices--you will have to live with them.
Sun	25th	A cheerful morning is followed by an inventive afternoon.
Mon	26th	The New Moon and Chinese New Year combine in a Solar Eclipse in Aquarius. There is bound to be change regardless how it occurs. You might wish to plan what you would like to help make happen.
Tue	27th	Mental energy/energetic motion means take your time and you'll still get there early!
Wed	28th	Take things easy. Think of someone who could use cheering up and give them a call.
Thur	29th	Begin thinking about and finish up any neglected loose ends so you can get ready for Mercury's forward motion on the 1^st.
Fri	30th	Plan for what you will begin after Mercury's change of direction; a day for fun.
Sat	31st	Have a pleasant day doing anything innovative or energetic.

	Holidays & Other Interesting events happening in JANUARY: Holidays and Other Cool Events brought to you by Doc Dingley
	News Years Day is (January 1st)
	Various Christian feast dates were used for the New Year in Europe in the Middle Ages, including March 25 and December 25. However, medieval calendars were displayed in the Roman fashion of twelve columns from January to December. Beginning in the 16th century, European countries began officially making January 1 the start of the New Year once again — sometimes called Circumcision Style because this was the date of the Feast of the Circumcision, being the 8th day from December 25
	The Coming of Age day (Seijin shiki) in Japan is the second Monday of January, for those becoming 20 years old in the new calendar year. It is a national holiday. The day has been celebrated since 1948, but fell on January 15 until 1999, when it was moved by the Japanese government in an attempt to lift the economy by making more holidays consecutive.
	January 7, First American Presidential election was in 1789
	January 7 2008, the first Monday in January is known as Handsel Monday in Scotland and northern England. In England, the agricultural year began with Plough Sunday on the Sunday after Epiphany
	January 8, First State of the Union Address in the U.S by George Washington 1790
	January 10, First United Nations General Assembly met in London, 1946
	January 10, First great oil discovery in Texas, 1901
	January 11 (2009), Plough Sunday in Scotland and northern England – Sunday after Jan 6
	January 15, is Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest) in India
	Martin Luther King Day in the United States - 3rd Monday of the Month (January 19th 2009)
	January 20, Presidential Inauguration in the United States is January 20 at Noon EST
	January 21, Nautilus (SSN-571), first atomic submarine launched, 1954
	January 23, Elizabeth Blackwell, first modern woman physician, graduated from Geneva Medical School of western New York, 1849
	January 24, Gold first discovered in California by settlers, 1848
	January 26, is Australia Day in Australia.
	January 26, is Republic Day in India.
	January 27, Canadian Great Western Railway first opened, 1854
	January is National Soup Month in the United States
	Other Names for January: Historical names for January include its original Roman designation, Ianuarius, January is named for Janus (Ianuarius), the god of the doorway and beginnings in Roman mythology, where the Latin word for door (ianua) comes from - January is the door to the year. The Saxon term Wulf-monath (meaning wolf month) and Charlemagne's designation Wintarmanoth (winter / cold month). In Finnish, the month is called tammikuu, meaning month of the oak, but the original meaning was the month of the heart of winter, as tammi has initially meant axis or core. This month is in Czech called leden, meaning ice month
	Scheduled Events for January 2009: January - Republic of Ireland bans the sale of incandescent light bulbs. January - The final Nimitz class aircraft carrier, named the USS George H. W. Bush, will be commissioned. January - The United States Mint will follow the 50 State Quarters program by minting quarters in honor of Washington, D.C. Coins for Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the US Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands will follow every eight weeks throughout the year. January 1 - Czech Republic takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from France. January 1 - Turkey will introduce the 9th emission of the Turkish Lira. January 1 - Slovakia will adopt the Euro as the nation's official currency. January 1 - The Swedish pharmacy monopoly will end. January 1 - Norway will legalize same-sex marriage, and Hungary will recognize registered partnerships. January 1 - The European small claims procedure comes into force throughout the European Union, other than Denmark. The small claims procedure is applicable to cross-border legal claims under the Brussels Regime with value up to 2,000 EUR. January 1 - A new constitution for the Falkland Islands goes into effect. January 1 - The 2009 NHL Winter Classic was held at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Red Wings won 6-4. January 3 - 111th United States Congress begins. A new delegate will be added for the Northern Mariana Islands. January 8 - The BCS National Championship Game 2009 will be held at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. January 15 - International Year of Astronomy 2009 Opening Ceremony at UNESCO HQ, Paris, France. January 20 - Inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States, at 12:00 noon EST (17:00 UTC). January 25 - The 57th NHL All-Star Game will be held in Montreal, Quebec. January 26 - Annular solar eclipse.
	January is the middle month of summer in the Southern Hemisphere and the middle of winter in the Northern. January in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to July in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa.
	Leap years exempted, January always begins on the same day as October.
	In leap years, January always begins on the same day as April and July.
	January's flower is the carnation or snowdrop.
	The Chinese floral emblem of January is the plum blossom.
	The Japanese floral emblem of January is the camellia
	January's birthstone is garnet.
More:	Bizarre & Unique Holidays for (January): ThinkQuest.Org - Holiday Insights.Com - Brownie Locks

Fire Signs	Earth Signs	Air Signs	Water Signs
ARIES May 21-May 19	TAURUS May 20-May 20	GEMINI May 21-June 20	CANCER June 21-July 22
LEO July 23-Aug. 22	VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22	LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22	SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21	CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19	AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18	PISCES Feb. 19-May 20