All eyes are on Washington DC this week, and the inauguration of Biden as President #46. Multiple security threats are afoot and this will be an inauguration that is different than any other in history. At the time I’m writing this, we don’t really know what that will look like.
But certainly this changing of the guard, regardless of the ceremony that swears him in, represents a big change and deep breath for not just the U.S., but for all of US. I truly believe we have reasons to feel optimistic!
Just for funzies, I looked at the numerology. Biden’s life path number is 11. (So were Reagan, Clinton, and Obama.) He is called to diplomacy and leadership. One could argue that all presidents are called to those things. However, for contrast: Trump is a 4, which at the very least carries a lot of responsibility for stability. But it also came from “31” (the numbers in his birthdate added up), which is a number of Karmic Debt. His inauguration day 1/20/2017 was also a 4/13/ karmic debt number. In a case like Trumps, he is “supposed” to bring balance to his Karmic bank account, but he obviously fell into his South Node, and his need to *always* be right. He has definitely let his shadow drive the bus. 2021 is a 5 year, a year of change (which seems obvious for so many reasons). Inauguration Day is an “8”, the number of harmony and balance, as well as achievement and success. Trump as #45 was a “9” (an end), Biden as #46 is a 1, or new beginning. (Kamala is a “5”, and boy does she ever represent change, within a 5 year no less!)
Astrologically there is plenty of enthusiasm available to us in the transits. For as much fear as there is brewing, January 20th will also give at least 50% of the country, and much of the world a breath of optimism and relief. The first part of the week, while full of nervous tension, contains a lot of motivational energy, and just enough dreaminess to have us feeling inspired. Inspiration and leadership are things we have been missing for at least 4 years, and it is right that we feel inspired at this time. Anger can sometimes be great rocket fuel. Obviously we’ve recently seen anger taken way past the point of productivity and well into the destructive nature that we fear about anger. But if we take this bucket of crap we’ve been dealing with and use it to fertilize our garden or fuel our jetpack, we’re in business!
To my readers who may be really disheartened in our system, or who believe that this election was stolen, or who really sincerely fear for what a Biden presidency will do to your life, I offer you this: Change is inevitable. Balance is the goal of everything in existence. When the pendulum swings far to one side, it will also swing far to the other side. Our government and our country are certainly not perfect, and while we might think the reasons for that are vastly different, at our core as individuals, we all just want to succeed and have happiness. We need not trample our team mates in order to ensure our own high score. Let everyone be in the race, and let them all start at the same line. If you really fear you will lose, ask yourself if you are actually being set back, or if you’re just being placed at the starting line. Are you losing, or are you losing your head start?
At the end of the week and into the last week of January, we do have the potential for illusion and a little paranoia. As a collective we have a long road ahead before we feel OK again. As individuals, our job is to stay grounded and help each other. There may be a bit of chaos, but don’t let the loud voices throw you off. Stay focused. Put your oxygen mask on and then assist those around you.
Happy Aquarius season, Happy new beginnings...again.
1/19 Sun enters Aquarius - This transit, obviously one of my favorites, allows us to step back from our rigid individualism and embrace our connectedness and the collective. Goddess knows we need that right now!
1/20 Mars conjunct Uranus - This transit can stir up the need to break out of things that feel limiting. Watch your impulses and risk taking.
1/20 Mercury trine North Node - This transit can help give us the words that take us to the next step in working toward our goals.
1/23 Mars square Jupiter - gives you the energy umpf to start new projects and achieve major successes.
1/23 Venus sextile Neptune - this is a sensual and romantic transit
1/23 Venus quincunx North Node - Venus represents our desires and pleasures, and in this transit, we may feel like we have to sacrifice those things in order to accomplish what we desire. This can also activate the South Node and stir up a situation where we have to look at things differently, often a gift we possess.
1/23 Sun conjunct Saturn - Very strong transit which can encourage you to stand up and be counted. Hard work & discipline are emphasized. Additional responsibilities can show up, but this can also be a time of satisfaction, achievement, recognition, etc.
1/24 Mercury sextile Eris - your mind may be working overtime to sabotage you. Slow down and lighten up. Get other people’s negative voices out of your head.
ARIES - Don’t let any negativity keep you from getting up and going after what you want. Even if no one is going after the same thing as you and they call you “crazy”. Maybe you’re calling yourself crazy. Maybe you ARE crazy. Guess what? We all are...come on in, the water is fine! The major side effect of having a flesh suit is craziness. Take your energy and use it in a way that feels good to YOU. And don’t let anyone talk you out of your dreams.
TAURUS - You may have recently experienced a set back, or a rejection of some kind.It might be financial, or it might be more personal than that. Whatever the case, you’re being urged to not let the bastards get you down! Don’t let a rejection or a betrayal deter you from what you’re trying to accomplish. “No” just triggered your fear response, and your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to choose love first. That means choosing loving yourself as well as others, and choosing to make your dreams worthy of the effort required to achieve them!
GEMINI - You’re one of those people who may be inspired by anger. Lucky for you, the collective is full of “inspiration” right now. Channel those feelings into something that lines up with your vision. Whether you literally create some kind of art, or you use the anger to fuel your jet pack, you can really utilize the difficult things you’re navigating to get ahead. Give your emotions honest expression and you’ll find each next step that much easier.
CANCER - Locate where you are carrying guilt, and in the words of some great sage: let that shit go! You can not attemp to feel whole or loved or effective if you’re carrying around guilt. “The mind of guilt is full of scorpions” (Shakespeare). Whatever this thing is, you either did your best, or you made a bad decision. Either way, forgive yourself and move on.
LEO - If I say “you’re obsessed”, what immediately comes to mind? Its time to let that thing go and fully release yourself from it. In (Brothers Grimm) Cinderella, the step sisters were so obsessed with marrying the Prince that when the shoe didn’t fit, they mutilated their own feet to force it to happen. Girl, put down the knife and either go shopping or go barefoot! Let this issue go, because you deserve better.
VIRGO - You may be experiencing unfairness or unbalance in a relationship. But if you make that relationship or that person the villain of your life, that makes you the victim. And if you remain in that energy, you’re missing the point. You may not be responsible for how you got fucked up, but you are responsible for unfucking yourself. I know you’re flipping me off right now and that’s ok. Love you anyway.
LIBRA - Be alert and aware this week. If you work, be on the lookout for new people on the work scene. Smooth talkers should raise some red flags for you. If this person seems very interested about you and your story, don’t give much information. I feel there is a narcissist circling your airport, and this only serves to help you practice your boundaries. You can be your usual charming self and not give a thing away.
SCORPIO - You are right on the threshold of a breakthrough or a jackpot of some kind. If you are questioning or being told you’re too picky, you’re not! Your keen ability to see deep into a person or situation gives you a huge advantage. Don’t question your gut. Keep pushing for what you want and don’t settle.
SAGITTARIUS - You will have a burst of clarity soon about a situation you’ve been struggling with. The thing you are hanging on to the tightest, or hoping for the most, might actually not be the right thing for you. And this week, or soon thereafter, you might have a huge realization about a better way to do this thing. Don’t be afraid to let go and let change happen. You might be holding yourself back with your resistance.
CAPRICORN - Lean hard into your very logical and analytical nature and you’ll find out that the facts more than support your need and request for more from another party. This could be work or personal, but you are not getting “paid” enough in some aspect of your life. I think if you analyze the facts and numbers you’ll find the obvious imbalance and be able to make a strong argument for needing a better agreement.
AQUARIUS - For most people, directing their energy into a chaotic situation yields more chaos. But for you, this is your jam. You understand that chaos is just creatively placed solutions. You will actually create chaos yourself if you can’t find what you need in the current system. Your ability to create order out of madness will not only solve a problem, but you will impress and entertain some people in the process.
PISCES - You may feel stuck or uninspired right now. You can’t seem to move out of the spot you’re in, and you can’t see a path. There are two things here for you: 1) you may be depending on someone else too much in this situation and 2) this situation does not define you. This may just be a Divine timing issue and even though you feel frustrated, it WILL change. However, don’t be complacent about it, and don’t expect a rescuer either. Trust yourself first, and trust the process.