HeartwingsandFriends.com - Tasha's AstroPlanner (January)

The theme for January is to slow down, think before acting, and take time to be thorough in all that we do.

A chief feature this month is Mercury turning retrograde turn on the 21st. What this means is that all things RE will be featured for success during the following three weeks until it turns direct on February 11th. This includes reviewing, returning, revising, restoring, repairing, and so on. Try not to make purchases of any new equipment you do not really need. However, please note that from the standpoint of Earth, Mercury will be seemingly slowing down during the preceding weeks, so we can expect delays in all things Mercury-- especially communication and transportation, until the actual date of turning.

The Full Moon in Cancer falls on the 4th, shining its light on matters concerning mothering, hospitality, and nurturance. This is a good time to reflect on these issues in our own lives and see how we have evolved with them over the past twelve months. The New Moon in Aquarius on the 20th falls very close to the Sun's entry into Aquarius making it an extra powerful New Moon. This is an excellent time to look into and at our group memberships and in general, our friendships. Now is the time also to make a list for a new round of what we may wish for over the next twelve months, both in those areas and generally.

Venus spends most of the month in Aquarius, bringing a sense of altruism to our choices. We may be more likely to choose what is unusual or unique, or to be drawn to what is innovative and or unusual. Mars enters Pisces mid month emphasizing the importance of taking action on behalf of those often unable to act for themselves as a result of limitations or afflictions. Saturn newly in Sagittarius may put restrictions, on generosity in general, at the same time helping us to focus more directly on what may be our real obligations toward the needy. Religious responsibilities may come up for review as well, or be featured.

Days to be mindful include the 2nd, the 3rd, the 14th and 15th, the 19th, the 21st and the 29th. Pay more attention to your actions and to your decision making process during these days. Be aware of your responsibilities. Days of opportunity include the 1st, the 4th, the 13th and 14th, the 23rd the 28th and the 30th. Look into offers and suggestions that may improve situations or help to resolve things in a more amenable way. Many of these days represent potentials and 8possibilities rather than gifts per se. For example, perhaps an existing situation can be made to work differently for you, or you might discover a new or innovative solution to a problem with which you have been wrestling.

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Day	Date	Astrology
Thur	1st	New Years Day - Peripatetic Gemini Moon brings a bouncy beginning to the New Year. Mars opposing Jupiter holds a potential for activity galore
Fri	2nd	Fickle Gemini Moon has us in a tizzy, not knowing what to choose or how to proceed. Tomorrow's Sun Square Uranus indicates unexpected actions
Sat	3rd	Warm Cancer Moon brings hugs all around. Venus into cool Aquarius plus the earlier square could indicate quirky choices. Later Sun conjunct Pluto may make for intensity
Sun	4th	Full Moon in Cancer opens arms to caring. Venus and Saturn provide an opportunity to choose wisely. Mercury into Aquarius brings original thought
Mon	5th	Nurturing Cancer Moon embraces. Mercury and Saturn provide an opportunity for serious conversation
Tue	6th	Regal Leo Moon suggests showing off our finery
Wed	7th	Russian and Ukrainian Orthodox Church Christmas Day - Romantic Leo Moon smiles on lovers and encourages them.
Thur	8th	Playful Leo Moon helps us to be entertaining. Later PM organized Virgo Moon brings tidiness to the day
Fri	9th	Particular Virgo Moon energy suggests minding the details
Sat	10th	Efficient Virgo Moon vibrations helps us catch up on chores
Sun	11th	Artistic Libra Moon energy provides a fine day for art
Mon	12th	Balance loving Libra Moon helps make everything come out even. Mars into Pisces brings a focus on helping the unfortunate
Tue	13th	Gentle Libra Moon helps us to share love for all creation. Intense Scorpio Moon PM promotes passion. Venus and Saturn provide an opportunity for wise choices
Wed	14th	Probing Scorpio Moon energy intensifies and streamlines investigation. Mercury and Uranus provide an opportunity for original thought. Tomorrow's Mars Square Saturn suggest caution in structuring
Thur	15th	Passionate Scorpio Moon helps create agitation over existing stresses indicated by Mars Squaring Saturn
Fri	16th	16Philosophical Sagittarius Moon helps make for lofty thinking
Sat	17th	Travel loving Sagittarius Moon suggests planning a trip
Sun	18th	Businesslike Capricorn Moon enhances practical thinking
Mon	19th	Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday is Observed - Organized Capricorn Moon makes for an efficient start to the week
Tue	20th	Altruistic Aquarius New Moon promotes brotherly/sisterly love. Sun into Aquarius brings originality to our days
Wed	21st	Quirky Aquarius Moon adds to the confusion as Mercury turns retrograde and all things "re" are featured for 3 weeks
Thur	22nd	Compassionate Pisces Moon turns eyes and hearts to those in need
Fri	23rd	Psychic Pisces Moon suggests we can know more than we think we do
Sat	24th	Aggressive Ares Moon gets us up and moving early
Sun	25th	Athletic Aries Moon seeks out competition for fun
Mon	26th	Bouncy Aries Moon starts us off, midday steady Taurus Moon quiets us down
Tue	27th	Earthy Taurus Moon makes for steady progress. Venus into loving Pisces helps us make peaceful choices
Wed	28th	Stubborn Taurus Moon adds strength to persistence, later restless Gemini Moon makes for a busy evening
Thur	29th	Dithering Gemini Moon has us on the fence for decisions. Tomorrow's Venus square Saturn suggests postponing choices
Fri	30th	Frisky Gemini Moon Makes for a busy day. Early Venus square Saturn suggests loving responsibility. Then Mars and Mercury provide opportunities for effective communication. Sun conjunct Mercury helps create bright chitchat
Sat	31st	Cozy Cancer Moon brings warmth and love to all

	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 Orthodox Church Christmas Eve, also known as Svyat Vechir
	January 7th, Russia - Orthodox Church 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 19th 2015)
	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