THE DAILY PLANET ~ SATURDAY JANUARY 30TH: The Leo Moon cruises into analytical Virgo, a sign ruled by Mercury, at 3:02 AM EST, to nurture our diagnostic intelligence and the refinement of our minds today. This will assist us in staying mentally grounded at 10:52 AM EST, when Mercury stations retrograde in the later degrees of Aquarius, the sign that will define this year in a big way. 

Back in mid December, executive Saturn, then expansive Jupiter left Capricorn, after rocking all world structures (along with Pluto, who remains in Capricorn for four more years) and headed into liberating, humanitarian Aquarius, for the Great Conjunction, to initiate big opportunities for personal and collective evolution. Together they kicked off a year of elevation, liberation and new approaches to business, long term goals, corporate and governmental structures that are egalitarian and humane. It is an epic year for networking, building our friendships and aligning our businesses and long term goals with our authentic selves. We are poised to achieve a new level of consciousness this year, that will lead to a new level of liberty and unity, but that also requires us to take responsibility for our freedom, happiness and fulfillment. Saturn and Jupiter are still traveling in a working conjunction which will begin to wane in the coming weeks, as Jupiter speeds ahead of weighty Saturn.

Today Mercury, who is almost at the last degrees of Aquarius, at 26 degrees, will station retrograde, and begin winging backward through the sign of liberty, equality, fraternity and sorority. Mercury will be inspiring us to review our social commitments, networking plans, group efforts and all of our thinking that involves friends, groups or humanity as a whole.

Mercury retrograde in Aquarius also inspires a reflection and reconsideration of all things technological. It’s a good time to review and revamp our websites, our relationship to technology and how we connect. It is also a good time to rethink group efforts, collaborations and our social network.

During mid February Mercury will merge with Jupiter then Saturn as he retrogrades, indicating that we may be in for some fairly massive reversals, reconsiderations, revelations and reflections that are truly game changers. Lovely Venus will be joining the Aquarius planetary line up, indicating that Universal Love and our indivisible Unity will be part of this epic retrograde. 

Take time today to get quiet and reflect on where you are bound and where you are free. Give some thought to our common welfare and our common destiny as one big human family. Despite apparent differences, we are truly one. In the coming days and weeks may we begin to truly know it.

Mercury will station direct on February 20th at 11 degrees of Aquarius, and will be in the return shadow of the retrograde till March 13th. Till then, meditate, elevate and seek the freedom that always begins within.

With Love to All!

Demitra

ARIES: The waning Moon glides into Virgo in the pre dawn hours to nurture your body, mind and spirit, inspiring a day of practical action at work. Later this morning at 10:52 AM EST, Mercury, the planet of thought stations retrograde in the later degrees of Aquarius in your social sector, initiating a fairly weighty review of your social life, group efforts and connection to community. Mercury will be connecting with titanic executive Saturn and massive Jupiter during this retrograde, indicating that some fairly major social issues, group efforts and other issues regarding your social life require review and perhaps reversal during this retrograde. Mercury will station direct again on February 20th, when it will be time to act on revelations and insights.

TAURUS: The waning Moon glides into Virgo in the pre dawn hours to nurture your inner artist, inner child and creativity. Later this morning at 10:52 AM EST, Mercury, the planet of thought stations retrograde in the later degrees of Aquarius in your career  sector, initiating a fairly weighty review of your structural approach to team efforts and technology at work. Mercury will be connecting with titanic executive Saturn and massive Jupiter during this retrograde, indicating that big shifts in your approach to professional networking and teamwork will be inspired. Mercury will station direct again on February 20th, when it will be time to act on revelations and insights.

GEMINI: The waning Moon glides into Virgo in the pre dawn hours to nurture your home and family life, inspiring you to do the same. Later this morning at 10:52 AM EST, Mercury, your ruling planet the planet of thought stations retrograde in the later degrees of Aquarius in your philosophical sector of higher learning and publishing,, initiating a fairly weighty review of your beliefs, ideas and philosophy. Mercury will be connecting with titanic executive Saturn and massive Jupiter during this retrograde, indicating that major revelations that shift your understanding or may shift your approach to presentations. Mercury will station direct again on February 20th, when it will be time to act on revelations and insights.

CANCER: The waning Moon glides into Virgo in the pre dawn hours, to nurture your clearest thinking and analytical intelligence.        Later this morning at 10:52 AM EST, Mercury, the planet of thought stations retrograde in the later degrees of Aquarius in your sector of emotional depths and mergers, initiating a fairly weighty review of your deepest emotional patterns and how they bind impact your intimate life or financial mergers. Mercury will be connecting with titanic executive Saturn and massive Jupiter during this retrograde, indicating that some gig liberating and expansive changes could be coming soon. Mercury will station direct again on February 20th, when it will be time to act on new revelations and insights.

LEO: The waning Moon glides into Virgo in the pre dawn hours to nurture your financial clarity and your relationship to the material world. Later this morning at 10:52 AM EST, Mercury, the planet of thought stations retrograde in the later degrees of Aquarius in your partnership sector, initiating a fairly weighty review of your past and current partnerships and the patterns within them. Mercury will be connecting with titanic executive Saturn and massive Jupiter during this retrograde, indicating that big opportunities and changes within partnerships could be on their way. Mercury will station direct again on February 20th, when it will be time to act on new revelations and insights.

VIRGO: The waning Moon glides into Virgo in the pre dawn hours to nurture you, inspiring a day of soulful self care. Later this morning at 10:52 AM EST, Mercury, your ruling planet, the planet of thought, stations retrograde in the later degrees of Aquarius in your sector of work and health, initiating a fairly weighty review of your structural approach to team efforts and technology at work. Mercury will be connecting with titanic executive Saturn and massive Jupiter during this retrograde, indicating that big shifts in your approach to work, health and networking will be inspired. Mercury will station direct again on February 20th, when it will be time to act on revelations and insights.

LIBRA: The waning Moon glides into Virgo in the pre dawn hours to nurture your spiritual life and your most inspired visions. Later this morning at 10:52 AM EST, Mercury, the planet of thought stations retrograde in the later degrees of Aquarius in your sector of children, art , romance and creativity, initiating a fairly weighty review of your creative and romantic ideas, desires and commitments. Mercury will be connecting with titanic executive Saturn and massive Jupiter during this retrograde, indicating that some big ideas and considerations are up for review. Mercury will station direct again on February 20th, when it will be time to act on revelations and insights.

SCORPIO: The waning Moon glides into Virgo in the pre dawn hours to nurture your social life and group efforts, Later this morning at 10:52 AM EST, Mercury, the planet of thought, stations retrograde in the later degrees of Aquarius in your home sector, initiating a fairly weighty review of your housing and family situation and big ideas regarding both that it is time to review. Mercury will be connecting with titanic, executive, Saturn, and massive Jupiter during this retrograde, indicating that  big opportunities and big responsibilities at home could come into play or review. Mercury will station direct again on February 20th, when it will be time to act on new revelations and insights.

SAGITTARIUS: The waning Moon glides into Virgo in the pre dawn hours to nurture your capacity for professional success and attention to professional details. Later this morning at 10:52 AM EST, Mercury, the planet of thought stations retrograde in the later degrees of Aquarius in your sector of mind, initiating a fairly weighty review of your thinking, ideas, beliefs and communication patterns. Mercury will be connecting with titanic executive Saturn and massive Jupiter during this retrograde, indicating that some big ideas, issues and social concerns will be up for review during this time.  Mercury will station direct again on February 20th, when it will be time to act on new revelations and insights.

CAPRICORN: The waning Moon glides into Virgo in the pre dawn hours to nurture your higher mind with clear thinking and analytical discernment. Later this morning at 10:52 AM EST, Mercury, the planet of thought, stations retrograde in the later degrees of Aquarius in your fiscal sector of possessions and values, initiating a fairly weighty review of your financial plans and obligations. Mercury will be connecting with titanic executive Saturn and massive Jupiter during this retrograde, indicating that it is time to review your values, and big ideas that could be quite profitable, as you also reflect on the team with whom you want to build success. Mercury will station direct again on February 20th, when it will be time to act on new revelations and insights.

AQUARIUS: The waning Moon glides into Virgo in the pre dawn hours, to nurture your body, mind and spirit, inspiring balanced practical action that supports your well being. Later this morning at 10:52 AM EST, Mercury, the planet of thought stations retrograde in the later degrees of Aquarius in your sector of self, initiating a fairly weighty review of your thinking about yourself, cherished ideas and ideals. Mercury will be connecting with titanic executive Saturn and massive Jupiter during this retrograde, indicating that some fairly epic reversals of thought, and changes of plans could be on the horizon. Mercury will station direct again on February 20th, when it will be time to act on new revelations and insights.

PISCES: The waning Moon glides into Virgo in the pre dawn hours to nurture your committed relationships, inspiring you to do the same. Later this morning at 10:52 AM EST, Mercury, the planet of thought stations retrograde in the later degrees of Aquarius in your spiritual sector, initiating a fairly weighty review of your dreams, visions and your devotional practice. Mercury will be connecting with titanic executive Saturn and massive Jupiter during this retrograde, indicating that some big changes to dreams and the team with whom to build them may be required. Mercury will station direct again on February 20th, when it will be time to act on new revelations and insights.

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