HeartwingsandFriends.com - Tasha's AstroPlanner (January)

Our New Year begins with a quiet time before the very busy and energetic New Moon eclipse on the 4^th in Capricorn, the sign that concerns politics and business. It could presage a change in the political situation or the stock market, or both. The energy of the eclipse is greatly enhanced by a number of aspects that relate to expansion, so we could wake up to some interesting news, or something could begin then that would be revealed in the next days.

Mercury is direct now and so is everything else until the 26^th when Saturn turns retrograde. Foot dragging and postponement of obligations as well as the need for strengthening structure that is already in place is typical of this next six month period. However, it is a good time to review obligations and make sure of their outcome as well as go over and solidify what is involved in any previously made commitments.

The Full Moon on January 19^th is also in Capricorn, bringing a full tide to business enterprises and politics. The two days leading up to it are energetic, implying change is possible now. On the 20^th, the Sun enters altruistic Aquarius. On the 22^nd Jupiter enters Aries for most of the year ahead, bringing opportunities for good fortune to the Fire signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.

Plan something special for the 4^th, as there lots of good time fun possibilities available to all. The 6th and 7^th may try your patience or call for added same. A special day to be mindful if driving or involved in any sort of communications is the 10^th . The 25^th & 26^th might also present obstacles to different forms of communication. For details, please check out the daily planner.

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Day	Date	Astrology
Sat	1st	New Years Day - The Sagittarius Moon makes for a philosophical day, good for planning and thinking over the past year while setting your sights on the next.
Sun	2nd	Continue as you were and while you are at it, why not think about where you 'd like to travel in the coming year.
Mon	3rd	Capricorn Moon practical vibrations prevail and it's a good day to be getting back to work.
Tue	4th	The Solar Eclipse New Moon in Capricorn is enhanced by several kindly aspects, indicating a good day to have fun as well as implement helpful changes.
Wed	5th	The Moon slips into Aquarius in the morning, bringing fellowship to the fore. Plan for how you can be of help to those you care about.
Thur	6th	You might feel a bit serious, if so, why not do something you've neglected or been meaning to do.
Fri	7th	Russian and Ukrainian Christmas Day - Venus moves into Sagittarius bringing travel yearnings. Obstacles may looms. Do not avoid them, but do not burden yourself unnecessarily.
Sat	8th	in sympathetic Pisces could prove distracting. Focus energy on those in need.
Sun	9th	Entertainment is featured, take in a movie or watch one at home.
Mon	10th	This is an busy day astrologically; it might be a difficult one. Plan to take it easier than normal. Energetic Aries Moon speeds everything up.
Tue	11th	You might be tempted to overeat or over buy unless you stay out of stores and restaurants. Be wary of exaggeration. A potential breakthrough exists.
Wed	12th	Try something different from your ordinary activities.
Thur	13th	Mercury moves into Capricorn indicating a mental focus on politics and business for the rest of the month. Good luck comes to those who chase it.
Fri	14th	Moon in stable Taurus means lots of good focused energy. Take charge.
Sat	15th	Chatty Gemini Moon enhances communication. Mars into Aquarius for a while brightens up the action and promotes humanitarianism.
Sun	16th	Do errands, go for a walk and enjoy the chance to get out and about.
Mon	17th	Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday is Observed - A good day to plan unusual tactics or try a wacky experience.
Tue	18th	Moon in Cancer encourages family ties. Dig deep and discover what you need to do to implement a healing change.
Wed	19th	Full moon in Cancer brings out feelings. Generous behavior pays off.
Thur	20th	Sun into Aquarius means new friends may be made helping others. Moon in Leo is always romantic; take your lover for a treat.
Fri	21st	Playful energy prevails until the evening, when a Virgo Moon turns the world practical and helpful.
Sat	22nd	Moon in Virgo says you can get lots done! Jupiter moves into Aries for a year's stay, bringing benefits to the fire signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.
Sun	23rd	Wise choices may be made today, whether practical or otherwise.
Mon	24th	Moon in Beauty Loving Libra may incline you toward prettying up your surroundings.
Tue	25th	Balance is to be sought today, remember to play as well as work.
Wed	26th	Moon in sexy Scorpio sings a siren song. Corral your lover. Saturn turns retrograde; legal issues may be delayed. A poor day for communication.
Thur	27th	Dig into a mystery or discover one. The day's energy is strong.
Fri	28th	Moon in Sagittarius has us thinking big, planning ways to help.
Sat	29th	Travel is featured today, as is enjoying a good book.
Sun	30th	Moon in practical Capricorn helps us get organized or maybe tidied up.
Mon	31st	A good Monday for getting what you need to do done. Enjoy!

	Holidays & Other Interesting events happening in JANUARY: Holidays and Other Cool Events brought to you by Doc Dingley
	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. In Czech this month is called leden, meaning ice month. In Ukrainian it is січень meaning cutting or slicing perhaps referring to the wind. Similarly, in Croatian January is called siječanj, also meaning cutting or slicing. In Sámi it is known as ođđajagimánnu, meaning simply "new year's month". According to Theodor Mommsen (The History of Rome, volume 4, The Revolution, ISBN 1-4353-4597-5, page 4), the first of January became the first day of the year in 600 AUC of the Roman Calendar (153 BC), due to disasters in the Lusitanian War. A Lusitanian chief called Punicus, invaded the Roman territory, defeated two Roman governors and slew their troops. The Romans resolved to send a consul to Spain and, in order to accelerate the despatch of aid, "they even made the new consuls enter on office two months and a half before the legal time" (15th of March).
	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 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
	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 6th, Russian and Ukrainian Christmas Eve, also known as Svyat Vechir
	January 7th, Russia - Christmas Day Christmas celebration in Russia is not as widely followed as in Western countries in favor of the New Year celebration. Christmas is celebrated on the 7th of January (which corresponds to 25th December in the Julian Calendar). The tradition of celebrating Christmas has been revived since 1992, after decades of suppression by the communist government. It is centered on the Christmas Eve "Holy Supper", which consists of 12 servings, one to honor each of Jesus' apostles. The Russian traditions were largely kept alive by shifting some of them, including the visit by gift-giving "Grandfather Frost" and his "Snowmaiden", to New Year's Day. Many current Russian Christmas customs, including their Christmas tree, or "yolka" (spruce, sometimes pine instead of it), were brought by Peter the Great, after his western travels in the late 17th century.
	January 7th, The First American Presidential election was in 1789
	January 8th, The First State of the Union Address in the U.S was by George Washington in 1790. The address is traditionally given in the month of January. Sometimes, especially in recent years, newly inaugurated presidents have delivered speeches to joint sessions of Congress only weeks into their respective terms, but these are not officially considered State of the Union addresses. The address is most frequently used to outline the president's legislative proposals for the upcoming year.
	January 10th, First United Nations General Assembly met in London, 1946
	January 10th, First great oil discovery in Texas, in 1901. Information as to the history of petroleum can be found here (Petroleum)
	Plough Sunday is a traditional English celebration of the beginning of the agricultural year that has seen some revival over recent years. Plough Sunday celebrations usually involve bringing a ploughshare into a church with prayers for the blessing of the land. It is traditionally held on the Sunday after Epiphany, the Sunday between 7 January and 13 January. Accordingly, work in the fields did not begin until the day after Plough Sunday: Plough Monday.
	January 15, is Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest) in India
	Martin Luther King Day in the United States - 3rd Monday of the Month (January 17th 2011)
	Presidential Inauguration is held in the United States January 20 at Noon EST, every four years.
	January 21st, Nautilus (SSN-571), first atomic submarine launched, 1954
	January 23rd, Elizabeth Blackwell, first modern woman physician, graduated from Geneva Medical School of western New York, 1849
	January 24th, Gold is first discovered in California by settlers, 1848
	January 25th, is Burns Night in celebration of Scotland's poet Robert Burns
	January 26th, is Australia Day in Australia.
	January 26th, is Republic Day in India.
	January 27th, 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
	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