By Michael O’Connor

Tip of the Week

The year 2017 is underway and has begun to build momentum. Mercury completed its retrograde cycle on January 8 and re-entered Capricorn on the 12th. Neptune conjunct Venus, Mars conjunct Chiron and the Lunar South Node all in Pisces, suggests that some of the inertia and laundry of yesteryear must still be addressed, and now it will be. The march of realistic thinking and attitudes is getting progressively louder. Sun and Pluto in Capricorn sharing the apex point of an opposition aspect between Jupiter in Libra and Uranus in Aries represents the tone of powerful leaders in a serious mood to take deliberate action.

Jan. 13 – 19

Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): A balancing act between pursuing your dreams, realizing your goals and attending to your responsibilities, continues. Digging deep to address things reveals a process of cleaning, healing, and repairs. Meanwhile, your heart sings to a beat of rhythms and blues.

Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20): You are in a philosophical mood and it centers on practical realities. This includes finances and their healthy flow, or lack thereof, especially associated with significant others. Dreams are sweet but they come with a bitter twist. It may be time for a new round of talks.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Who has the power and how are they exercising it? Thoughts and reflections producing new answers yet more questions float to the surface from emotional depths. Meaningful communications activate new associations that are the highlight of this drama.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Power talks yet it must learn to listen and observe as well. Deciphering what is just and fair is featured. Everyone involved is responsible for his/her part. Black and white notions of victims and perpetrators are an illusion of shallow thinking. Everyone is an expression of light yet casts a shadow too.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Paying closer attention to the details as the year begins is a good sign. Although a ‘hurry up and wait’ factor is at play, you can focus on steady, progress. Managing your time well so you can tend to a variety of fronts is ideal. This theme will continue all year so start now.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22): In mind and hopefully in deeds, you are actively engaged, taking new leads. Confronting fears should by now feel like the norm. Yet this year is extra important in this regard. Persevere to push through by exercising your executive. It is characterized as decisive action.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 22): Whether cleaning or actually creating, your office space at home is in focus. If it is not an actual place, it may just be your headspace; whatever supports you to take charge. Both education and household administration are featured. Time to get organized!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your mind is sober and your focus sharp. Circumstances are commanding your full attention. You may have to pay your dues and your debts too. These may not amount to money but you feel the pinch anyway. Reaching deep into your reserves of faith may even find you whispering prayers.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Focus. It may not be quite your mantra, but it could be. Even if it is not specifically accounting, you still need to decipher amounts. How much needs to go here and how much there? Striking the balance, you can get a lot done and still find time for friends.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): How far will you go? While distances may be featured, depth is the other word. Driving hard and diving deep can prove complementary. In your ideal you want to achieve both, or does it seem like you are dreaming? Then again, Columbus, Edison, and Einstein were dreamers too.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Hibernation, please. Whether it is the crazy cold or the maddening crowd, you yearn to get away. Yet, you are not in a position to simply sleep. You need to take the time to devise a plan. Seeing your bigger picture will help to inspire creative thinking free from wishful wants.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Making friends with discipline is a good bet now. You will need the support of this alliance for many months to come. Already returns are rolling in for efforts made before. But are they enough to inspire full confidence? Roll it over and reinvest; that is how the financial wizards win.

– Michael O’Connor is a professional astrologer with an international clientele.  He has 30 years of study in Astrology, Numerology and related metaphysical and spiritual modalities, over 20 years of full-time practice, is an entertaining and inspirational speaker, and writes a popular New Moon Newsletter and Horoscope Column. To learn more about Booking an Appointment, attending one of Michael’s Workshops or Webinars or one of his inspiring Visual Presentations, please visit his website or contact Michael directly. www.sunstarastrology.com or (250) 352-6871 or [email protected]

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