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If you are an astrologer or a student of the craft, Astrolore’s reference guide provides a simple guide to all the changes of 2020. Included you will find all the information you need on planetary retrogrades, New & Full Moons, eclipses, and all planetary ingresses (when the planets change signs).
For newer students, this guide includes a simple guide to the symbols, and powerful keywords for the astrological signs, natal planets, transiting planets, and the twelve houses. 
This guide is in a digital format on the Kindle platform and is available on Amazon.
If you would prefer it sent directly to you as a PDF, contact me directly.
 
 
 

Keep in mind that transits to your natal planets can override these more universal ones. A personal consultation offers deep understanding.

 

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ENGAGE THE MYSTICAL

Monday, January 27, 2020

The week begins with a dreamy, imaginative day. If you are going about a typical Monday morning you may feel befuddled and distracted. It would be nice to spend the day without purpose or structure. It would be lovely to take a long bath, go to a movie, or spend the day in unstructured daydreams. If you have that luxury, enjoy it.

With the Moon in Pisces boundaries between yourself and others are softened, sharp edges are polished clear. The whole world may feel dreamlike.

At 3 PM Venus conjuncts Neptune adding to the mystical softness of the Pisces Moon. This aspect opens doors of compassion in all your relationships. A new romance may temp you with dreamy unrealistic beauty. Engage intimately with your spirituality, whatever that means to you. Meditate, pray, or go for a walk in nature.

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FIND INSPIRATION AND WORK WITH IMAGINATION

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Your imagination remains fertile, and your compassion high as the Moon continues through Pisces. However, as Mars squares Neptune in the early hours of the day your energy is low. Yesterday was not a good day for accomplishment and today even less so.

You may find yourself feeling suspicious, guilty, or ruminating about past mistakes. Do not engage with gossip, rumors, jealousy, or vindictiveness.

Face negative feelings and discouragement head-on. Take the time to talk yourself through it with logic and kindness. Use music to soothe yourself. Keep compassion to self and others close at hand. Engage the energy you can muster to move forward projects that need inspiration and imagination.

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The Pisces Moon is void-of-course from 8:09 PM EST until she enters Aries tomorrow morning at 6:51 AM EST. This suggests that what occurs during this time will not have much impact.
 

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SPUNK AND INITIATIVE

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

It is a relief to wake this morning to the energetic Aries Moon. Your first job of the day is to release any self-pity or lingering sadness. Following the low energy on Monday and the difficulties of yesterday, today will feel quite refreshing. You are ready to start something new that will reinvigorate your spirit.

Think about what you can do today that takes spunk and initiative, calling for direct and even courageous action. Don’t expect others to fall in line. It is very likely a solitary project or activity that will best engage you.

Your impulse to move ahead of the crowd is strong. You may find yourself spontaneously taking on a new project. Patience and follow-through may be difficult so try to stick with a project that will bring immediate results. Channel anger and frustration into intense physical activity.

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The Pisces Moon is void-of-course until she enters Aries at 6:51 AM EST. This suggests that what occurs during this time will not have much impact.
 

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GO OUT ON A LIMB

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Today’s Aries Moon starts the morning with a square aspect to expansive Jupiter. You may feel quite positive and optimistic. What a great way to start the day.

Notice how you perceive others and pay attention to how they view you. It is easy to appear self-righteous, arrogant, or bossy with this aspect. If you see that tendency in others, don’t rush to judgment.

This evening the Aries Moon forms a lovely trine aspect to Mars. Remember that the transits the Moon make only last a few hours. This one will highlight the natural gifts of the Aries Moon. Your courage and initiative are strong. This evening is a great time to ask someone for a date or friendship. Go out on a limb. Go ahead and engage with assertive decisiveness and self-confidence. It looks good on you. You might even get that date.

 

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A ROUGH MORNING LEADS TO A QUIET EVENING

Friday, January 31, 2020

The Aries Moon may lead to trouble this morning as she squares both Pluto (6:11 AM) and Saturn (9:25 AM). Remember that Moon transits pass quickly.

When Aries, which is ruled by Mars, causes trouble it tends to be through anger, hot-headedness, and aggression. Pay attention to your reactions and responses to those around you. Be conscious of the situations in which you find yourself.

As the Moon squares Pluto, do your best to avoid power struggles, jealousy, or manipulation. Notice the dark shadows of your own nature. Do your own inner work without infringing upon another.

It is not easy, but the Moon square Saturn helps you take responsibility for the morning’s struggles. Manage the morning well, and the rest of the day will fall in line without difficulty.

At 7:28 PM EST, the Moon enters Taurus. Cook a late dinner with your partner or friend. Settle in for a quiet uneventful but pleasant evening.

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FUTURE PLANNING & MORE CHOCOLATE

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Some weekends are perfect for road trips, some for socializing, and some for dreaming. This is a weekend is just right for curling up on the couch, reading a good novel, and sharing food and other indulgences. Stock the pantry and make sure you have plenty of chocolate on hand.

The Moon is in Taurus all weekend, entering her First Quarter Phase at 8:42 PM EST. Each Quarter Moon occurs when the Moon forms a 90° square aspect to the Sun. This aspect will present you with concerns regarding an initiative that began around the New Moon. In the midst of this quiet weekend consider your circumstances with a mature view toward a realistic future. Time spent on future planning will be time well spent.

 

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EXPRESS LOVE WITH CHOCOLATE AND COMFORT

Sunday, February 2, 2020

Today begins with a lovely sextile aspect between Venus, the planet of love and Pluto, the planet of intensity. This aspect heightens the significance, importance, and depth of all loving relationships. You will seek profound connections as superficiality will not suffice.

You won’t need outside socializing today but if it is on the agenda make sure it involves comfort and beauty. With the Moon in Taurus, it’s a good day for museums, coffee shops, and restaurants. Factor in the importance of food and comfortable, beautiful surroundings. Pamper yourself, get or give a massage, bring home flowers, curl up with a good book and enjoy any chocolate that is leftover from yesterday.

 

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* In these weekly reports, I explore the major aspects formed by transit between the planets. I do not consider every aspect that the Moon makes each day as they can be numerous and give rise to fleeting moods. I will consider the final major aspect formed by the Moon prior to its VOC* time, as that aspect holds its influence throughout the VOC*.
The aspects under consideration: conjunctions, sextiles, squares, trines, and oppositions.
The planets I work with: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.