HeartwingsandFriends.com - Tasha's AstroPlanner (January)

The New Year begins with a New Moon in Capricorn, an auspicious beginning for the New Year. Much having to do with business and politics may get a fresh start in this new year. During these first two weeks until the Full Moon, focus on issues to do with getting organized and initiating any planned projects. Sun conjunct Pluto on this day emphasizes change that comes from a renewal or rebirth. There may also be an additional energy from a Sun square Mars the next day that could add an element of stress.

The rest of this first week moves along smoothly with some helpful Jupiter aspects and several other opportunity boosts occurring between the 1st and the 8th. Plan to embrace generosity and charitable giving as well as educational opportunities. During the second week, there is a cluster of aspects around the 11th that could be very helpful, leading up to the Full Moon on the 15th. Use the opportunity to connect with and resolve issues that arise around what you want versus what you need.

Mercury is the only planet besides the Sun that changes signs this month, which it does twice, first moving into Aquarius on the 11th. This implies a special emphasis on inventive thinking and communication, new ideas for accomplishing goals, and new or unusual friends or social groups forming or available. Focus on expanding your circle of friends and look for new ways to connect with organizations that work for a better world. For this second week of the New Moon, focus on expanding your business if you are so inclined.

The Full Moon in Cancer on the 15th suggests emphasis on family and nurturing. The next two weeks would be a good time to go through your pantry and eliminate any out dated or no longer needed items--your local food bank can use what you can't if still good. The Sun enters Aquarius late on the 19th. This shortest of signs suggests focusing on including what is new or unusual in your life. Try foods, destinations or styles you haven't before. Experiment by trying new ways to do what you've always done.

The week following is pretty quiet until the Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th, when a combination of aspects suggests moving ahead while encountering obstacles. We have another New Moon this month as well, in Aquarius, on the 30th. Focus on increasing your inventiveness and expand into new and untried opportunities as they occur. Changes can be made for the best that day and the next. Mercury into Pisces on the 31st signals mental focus on compassion and expanded intuition. Also on the 31st, Venus turns direct and choices, partnerships and beautification projects that have been delayed or blocked can now be facilitated.

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Day	Date	Astrology
Wed	1st	New Years Day - The New Year and a New Moon in stalwart Capricorn brings excellent opportunities to write resolutions that will stick. Sun conjunct Pluto can help make it happen. Facilitate or embrace positive change.
Thur	2nd	Quirky Aquarius Moon at Noon EST says try something new. Sun square Mars signals watch out while handling sharp or dangerous items.
Fri	3rd	Quirky Aquarius Moon at Noon EST says try something new. Sun square Mars signals watch out while handling sharp or dangerous items.
Sat	4th	Compassionate Pisces Moon helps make us aware of others.
Sun	5th	Intuitive Pisces Moon suggests tuning in to inner promptings. Sun opposing Jupiter signals balancing generosity with authenticity.
Mon	6th	Active Aries Moon at 2:45 PM EST indicates energetic beginnings for the week. Mercury sextile Saturn might help you stick to your task.
Tue	7th	Russian and Ukrainian Christmas Day - Energetic Aries Moon adds oomph to the day. Mercury conjunct Venus is great for art projects or love letters.
Wed	8th	Feisty Aries Moon keeps us moving. Mars square Jupiter says be mindful about spending or food and drink consumption.
Thur	9th	Steady Taurus Moon encourages work on what's well begun.
Fri	10th	Kindly Taurus Moon helps us finish up for the day and then celebrate. Opportunity exists for good choices.
Sat	11th	Bouncy Gemini Moon is enhanced by pleasant Venus aspects to create a fun day for all. Mercury into Aquarius expands friendships, original thinking.
Sun	12th	Peripatetic Gemini Moon encourages travel and communication.
Mon	13th	Gemini Moon begins the day, plan to set up meetings, think tank sessions. Evening Cancer Moon says stay home and be cozy.
Tue	14th	Caring Cancer Moon helps make us good listeners. Full Moon tomorrow enhances energy.
Wed	15th	Nurturing Cancer Moon brings opportunities to be kind. Late Full Moon energizes the evening's activities.
Thur	16th	Romantic Leo Moon suggests taking your beloved out to eat. Venus square Mars suggests not rushing into any choice or purchase to be made. Mercury sextile Uranus presents unusual ideas and solutions.
Fri	17th	Playful Leo Moon suggests planning fun times.
Sat	18th	Proud Leo Moon gets us to look our best.
Sun	19th	Persnickety Virgo Moon signals polishing and organizing. Sun into Aquarius brings inventiveness, altruism to the fore.
Mon	20th	Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday is Observed - Organized Virgo Moon has us tidying up and cleaning.
Tue	21st	Gentle Libra Moon fills the day with smiles.
Wed	22nd	Fair-minded Libra Moon has us trying to keep balance.
Thur	23rd	Artistic Libra Moon until 4:43 EST suggests decorating projects. Scorpio Moon evening indicates passionate possibilities
Fri	24th	Mysterious Scorpio Moon signals intrigue, deep probing. Mercury trine Mars says take a trip or be active. Later, obstacles may arise.
Sat	25th	Restless Sagittarius Moon suggests sports events. Mercury squared to Saturn indicates blocks to be resolved.
Sun	26th	Adventurous Sagittarius Moon suggests journeys to plan or discuss.
Mon	27th	Philosophical Sagittarius Moon means ideas to explore abound.
Tue	28th	Goal oriented Capricorn Moon says to organize our opportunities.
Wed	29th	Executive Capricorn Moon means we take charge and get going.
Thur	30th	New Moon in altruistic Aquarius helps us find ways to expand opportunities to be of service. Jupiter opposing Pluto today and tomorrow suggests beneficial changes are in the wind.
Fri	31st	Inventive Aquarius Moon uncovers new ways of doing and being. Mercury into Pisces increases outreach to unfortunates, Venus turns direct and recent choices may be up for review or delayed opportunities return even better.

	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, this year it is celebrated (January 20th 2014)
	US Presidential Inauguration is held in the United States January 20 at Noon EST, every four years. The next year presidential inauguration will be held January 20st 2017
	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