Aquarius

If you feel that the pace of life has increased somewhat over recent months, you’d be right. But this increase in the tempo is only the start, and as January evolves so you’ll find that communication issues and opportunities for growth and expansion suddenly start blossoming around you. This month is especially good for those of you born before the 30^th January, but all of you are this month’s favoured ones, and it’s going to get substantially faster over the coming few months, so I hope your energy banks are fully charged. You can’t do nothing! There are a number of developing opportunities coming up in the next few weeks, so take a few chances! (Note: chances, not risks).

Mercury retrograde in your sign from the 11^th onwards suggests that this month is not a good time for deals, negotiations or contracts, and that there’s likely to be more confusion or/and misunderstandings than usual, so forewarned is forearmed. You’re not likely to get the full facts in anything that you find yourself doing until at least the start of next month, so January is seen as a time of plodding steadily and not taking risks. I realise that this is not stimulating but at least it’s safe in a mad world.

During December Venus was in residence in your sign, and during much of February and March Mars will be paying a visit, but during January you’re in a strangely desolate space at some level. When it comes to making your mind up about what you really want from someone else and what it is that you value in another, you seem to be in a state of indecision. Now is a time of sitting on the shelf and watching what goes on before starting to make sense of it at the end of the month, and then making your mind up.

It may get tempting as the month evolves to consider yourself somewhat enlightened, as though it is you and you alone who know the truth. Having a ‘messiah complex’ is uncommon, but over January you may find yourself attracted to this philosophy. The new Moon in Aquarius on the 26^th will shock you out of this system, but in the short term don’t go dreaming too much in for yourself. Fantasy stays between the ears, the imagination can be created – in due time!

Best times - the Aquarius new Moon on the 26^th brings new ways of seeing things

One side of the coin is that 2009 will be the best year for most of you since 1997 and 1985. The other side of the same coin is where the question of whether you know where to stop. Those of you born before 5^th February have little to worry yourselves about; the first ten weeks of the year are excellent for growth, expansion and simply enjoying yourself, a holiday is recommended. Those born after the 5^th have a year of redefining boundaries and choosing whether to say enough or really to gorge yourself. Obviously the former is recommended but many of you will overreach yourselves in different ways with potentially difficult results. And a few of you could really go for broke, one way or another. There’s a thin line between fame and infamy as some of you born between 12^th and 15^th of February will find if you’re not careful, especially during May and early June. February and early March are the most dynamic months of the year, where you can put physical effort into achievement in whatever shape or form it takes at the time.

PLUTO won’t be affecting any of you after January is over, so psychologically it’s quiet. However, NEPTUNE is still in Aquarius all year, particularly affecting those of you born from the 10^th to the 13^th, for whom it could be a very confusing year. URANUS isn’t affecting you, and neither is SATURN. Even JUPITER is looking elsewhere, so if a challenging Neptune energy is the worst of your problems then things aren’t too bad.

MARS is with you from February 4 to March 15, and VENUS only briefly until January 3. MERCURY has a with you from January 1 to 21 and then again from February 14 to March 8. The Aquarius new Moon is on January 26 and the Aquarius full Moon eclipse on August 6.

		Aquarius (21^st Jan - 19^th Feb)
		Month commencing 1st January 2009 If you feel that the pace of life has increased somewhat over recent months, you’d be right. But this increase in the tempo is only the start, and as January evolves so you’ll find that communication issues and opportunities for growth and expansion suddenly start blossoming around you. This month is especially good for those of you born before the 30^th January, but all of you are this month’s favoured ones, and it’s going to get substantially faster over the coming few months, so I hope your energy banks are fully charged. You can’t do nothing! There are a number of developing opportunities coming up in the next few weeks, so take a few chances! (Note: chances, not risks). Business and Finance Mercury retrograde in your sign from the 11^th onwards suggests that this month is not a good time for deals, negotiations or contracts, and that there’s likely to be more confusion or/and misunderstandings than usual, so forewarned is forearmed. You’re not likely to get the full facts in anything that you find yourself doing until at least the start of next month, so January is seen as a time of plodding steadily and not taking risks. I realise that this is not stimulating but at least it’s safe in a mad world. Romance and Relationship During December Venus was in residence in your sign, and during much of February and March Mars will be paying a visit, but during January you’re in a strangely desolate space at some level. When it comes to making your mind up about what you really want from someone else and what it is that you value in another, you seem to be in a state of indecision. Now is a time of sitting on the shelf and watching what goes on before starting to make sense of it at the end of the month, and then making your mind up. Health and Spirit It may get tempting as the month evolves to consider yourself somewhat enlightened, as though it is you and you alone who know the truth. Having a ‘messiah complex’ is uncommon, but over January you may find yourself attracted to this philosophy. The new Moon in Aquarius on the 26^th will shock you out of this system, but in the short term don’t go dreaming too much in for yourself. Fantasy stays between the ears, the imagination can be created – in due time! Best times - the Aquarius new Moon on the 26^th brings new ways of seeing things To hear Steve’s twice monthly forecast for Aquarius ring 09069 548204, voice prompt 12. For now this service is UK only. Down by law: Calls cost 75p per minute and last no more than five minutes. Mobile rates vary. Customer Services – 0844 873 1464 2009 One side of the coin is that 2009 will be the best year for most of you since 1997 and 1985. The other side of the same coin is where the question of whether you know where to stop. Those of you born before 5^th February have little to worry yourselves about; the first ten weeks of the year are excellent for growth, expansion and simply enjoying yourself, a holiday is recommended. Those born after the 5^th have a year of redefining boundaries and choosing whether to say enough or really to gorge yourself. Obviously the former is recommended but many of you will overreach yourselves in different ways with potentially difficult results. And a few of you could really go for broke, one way or another. There’s a thin line between fame and infamy as some of you born between 12^th and 15^th of February will find if you’re not careful, especially during May and early June. February and early March are the most dynamic months of the year, where you can put physical effort into achievement in whatever shape or form it takes at the time. PLUTO won’t be affecting any of you after January is over, so psychologically it’s quiet. However, NEPTUNE is still in Aquarius all year, particularly affecting those of you born from the 10^th to the 13^th, for whom it could be a very confusing year. URANUS isn’t affecting you, and neither is SATURN. Even JUPITER is looking elsewhere, so if a challenging Neptune energy is the worst of your problems then things aren’t too bad. MARS is with you from February 4 to March 15, and VENUS only briefly until January 3. MERCURY has a with you from January 1 to 21 and then again from February 14 to March 8. The Aquarius new Moon is on January 26 and the Aquarius full Moon eclipse on August 6.