Full Moon-Lunar Eclipse-Jan.21,2019-Washington, D.C.
This full moon, the 1st of 2019, is particularly powerful as it’s a Lunar eclipse so the effects should be evident over the next 6 months. In this full moon the Sun and the Moon align with the Nodes of the Moon thereby intensifying the energies involved: Cancer, the sign of nurturing and family opposite Capricorn, the sign of business and achievement. Alongside the south node in Capricorn is the Planet Mercury, the messenger, Pluto, the transformer, and Saturn the disciplinarian (the karmic reaper). The South Node in Capricorn is also aligned with the Sun at zero degrees of Aquarius, the rebel, and the North Node in Cancer is aligned with the Moon in Leo, the king. Both of these oppositions are in a square aspect to the Planet Uranus, the one bringing unexpected, sudden changes to the status quo. Therefore, it indicates a time of more dramatic changes and more surprising secrets revealed.
The North Node is on Trump’s Venus and Saturn conjunction which is indicative of his insecurities so as I said in the blog on the New Moon, there are going to be more indications of how much he is dominated by his insecurities and his need for public approval. As this diminishes (the public approval) his insecurities will become more and more obvious. The fact that Saturn squares the Mars makes it appear as if there will be efforts made to cover up some of his deeds but with the Venus conjunct Jupiter in the outspoken and risk taking sign of Sagittarius in the house of values in a positive aspect with Mars in the house of work, service and healing it appears as if there will be plenty of people in government who will fight for our country’s democratic values.
The rising sign on this chart is Libra which relates to relationships and diplomacy so there will be attempts at diplomatic meetings with adversaries but since it squares or opposes the other planets forming a grand cross it may be crucifixion time for this presidency.
On a personal level, this is a very significant time for people born in the last 5 days of the cardinal signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. It’s a good time to work on projects you may have postponed and to communicate with work partners or family members in meaningful ways. There may be interruptions in ones plans so there is a need to be flexible, not to get stuck in a rut but be open to ideas outside the box. At work, one should be assertive as well as diplomatic. This applies to everyone but particularly for those in the later part of the Cardinal sign.
For those born in Sagittarius or Aries or having significant planets there it is a time to adventure into new realms and creative projects but still remain realistic, focused and disciplined. Thinking outside the box is good but don’t lose touch with reality. With Neptune in a square aspect to the Venus and Jupiter there could be a tendency to be unrealistic in ones expectations so keep your eye on the goal.