Your Stars. Carolyne Faulkner

      Forecast

      The Sun moves into Aquarius, which is exciting, and provides some seriously eclectic situations and random happenings, which are always fun! The star-sent energy this week also provides an abundance of mental stimulation. As with any Aquarian power surges, we need to take time out to recharge, though, or else run the genuine risk of short-circuiting!

      This week is brimming with fire and air, and this is a winning combination when channelled into creativity or connecting the subtle dots that less tuned-in beings simply fail to see.

      The Sun connects to Mercury in Aquarius, and so opportunities to socialize and network with influential and like-minded people will no doubt present themselves. The people we meet under this astrological influence are very likely to be valuable, with a role to play in the spiritual revolution, so keep an open heart and mind, yet remain discerning.

      Mars and the Moon connect in Sagittarius, which encourages us to travel and seek ‘off the beaten track’ experiences. If you cannot escape to faraway lands, work with what you have, satiating Mars and the Moon in Sagittarius’s thirst for adventure with higher knowledge. Seek out a real spiritual teacher or read some inspiring books and spiritual texts.

      The Moon connects to Jupiter in Capricorn, so this sign’s impact is trebled in power and will probably cause some of us to work hard and take everything rather seriously. This can be a good time if we need to stay focused and determined.

      After this, the New Moon in Aquarius gives us fantastic abilities to manifest opportunity and magic for the future.

      Mission

      In addition to ten minutes of morning meditation, which will help you to stay grounded in the midst of the Aquarian chaos, let’s work on receptivity and training your intuition to serve you better. Your intuition is like a muscle, so the more you train it, the stronger it becomes. If you master the following exercise, you can use it to ‘tune in’ to your intuition faster than the blink of an eye!

       Each morning, whilst you are fresh (i.e. before you look at your phone!), add the following exercise into your morning routine:Find a place to sit comfortably without slouching. Close your eyes.Take deep breaths by counting ‘one’ on the inhale and ‘two’ on the exhale, always with your mouth closed, breathing through your nose.When you are relaxed and still, identify an event or situation that you’d like more insight about.Keep breathing deeply. (This prevents the naughty ego-mind telling you what works best for it!)Ask a question about the event or situation you wish to gain insight into. Make it a simple question initially, with a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer.Keep breathing deeply! The answer should come within a second, either as a fleeting feeling or as a straight verbal answer.

      Practice makes perfect!

      Aspiration/mantra: We are all connected.

      Monday 20th January

      The Sun enters Aquarius.

      The Moon moves into Sagittarius.

      Mission completed? Challenge level: 1–5; Ideas and insights:

      Tuesday 21st January

      Neptune is working on us all but is particularly poignant for those with major Capricorn stamps, so be gentle and appreciative of yourself and others. Stay positive and speak kindly to yourself.

      Mission completed? Challenge level: 1–5; Ideas and insights:

      Wednesday 22nd January

      The Moon moves into Capricorn.

      Mission completed? Challenge level: 1–5; Ideas and insights:

      Thursday 23rd January

      Mission completed? Challenge level: 1–5; Ideas and insights:

      Friday 24th January

      New Moon in Aquarius (21.42)

      The most fertile time to plant seeds for change this month will be under the phase of the New Moon, as this is the perfect time to set out your intentions for the future:

       Before you conjure up your New Moon intention list for the month ahead, though, it would be wise to meditate and perhaps roll out the Yoga mat to release the stagnant dukka (bad energy) to help you to gain fresh perspective and insight. It’s better to avoid self-serving desires and instead work with the higher mind towards an inclusive goal that will benefit others as well. Humanity is well starred to unite as never before in this Aquarian Age; it’s healing for our heart and important for the revolution that we do our bit! So, align with your higher mind and manifest the magic!

       It’s best to burn your list at the time of the New Moon, but it is potent all day, so don’t worry if you are late.

      Strong energy is available in abundance this month, so don’t miss the waves of awareness. Surf them!

      Mission completed? Challenge level: 1–5; Ideas and insights:

      Saturday 25th January

      Power surge for those with major stamps in Gemini or Pisces.

      Mission completed? Challenge level: 1–5; Ideas and insights:

      Sunday 26th January

      Mission completed? Challenge level: 1–5; Ideas and insights:

      Reflections …

      If you managed to complete this week’s mission, how did it make you feel?

      If you skipped on anything, did you feel any different?

      Did you feel a change in energy this week?

      Did the New Moon impact you? Or those around you?

      How did the week’s aspiration unfold?

      List a few things, or even just one, that you are grateful for.

      Are there any takeaways from this week that you would like to address next week? Try reflecting without judgement.

      Monday 27th January–Friday 31st January

      Forecast

      This is the final week of the first month of 2020! And however you have chosen to use your journal, it’s likely to have had a positive impact. Even a fleeting ‘aha’ moment brought about by simply knowing when the Moon is in your sign is helpful. The Moon connects to Venus, in Pisces, at the beginning of this week. This is not usually the most productive energy when actualizing, or solidifying, agreements and plans. Channelling your inner artist (we do all have one!) is likely to deliver more satisfying results.

      Imagination and overall perception is magnified at this time, and if you can keep your mind pure, you will avoid the feelings of loss, disillusionment or confusion often sent by Pisces ‘gone wrong’. Playing beautiful music, or even writing your own, is well starred. Taking time out from the relentless schedule of everyday life is also way more productive than becoming frustrated when plans go awry or when people flake out on you. Accept, try to let go of the need to control, and make the most of this time by conjuring up fresh visions and allowing the universe to take charge. Trust is the key: get out of the driver’s seat and become a passenger this week, allowing cool, artistic and deeply spiritual Pisces to rule the show.

      Mission

       Ten minutes of morning meditation each day, which will increase your ability to tune in to the subtle whispers of the universe and guide you towards your soul’s wisdom.

       This week it’s all about awakening your own inner artist and amplifying the compassion in your life, so:Say something kind to yourself in the mirror every morning and night, as you brush your teeth. Look into your eyes and reconnect with your soul. Make friends with yourself.Pause before you say anything negative to yourself, or another person. Stop the words and release them from your mind.Visit a new art exhibition, even if you have never been to one before. Allow the art to speak to you. Art is always divinely inspired, even though it evokes different feelings in us all.Buy some fresh flowers for your home or workspace and arrange them