Llewellyn's 2013 Daily Planetary Guide

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1. January 20-26, 2013

This is a busy week with a mixed bag of tricks. There's a difficult Moon/Mars square, followed by some happy Jupiter aspects, another Pluto-induced crisis, and a Full Moon. The inauguration of the President of the United States happens at noon Eastern Standard Time on Sunday, January 20. That's also the day when a rough-and-ready Aquarian Mars crosses swords as it squares the gentle Taurus Moon. While this Moon/Mars situation is not a total deal breaker, it can indicate unconventional or weird circumstances surrounding the inauguration. The forecast for the rest of the week is mostly sunshine with a chance of thunderstorms on Thursday, January 24. It's sunny skies on Monday, January 21, when Jupiter couples with the Moon and makes a trine to Mercury the next day. This inspiring trio signals that this will be a great week for the new President (or you) to schedule important meetings. The boom lowers on Thursday, January 24, when Pluto has a showdown with the Moon. Although this opposition is a recipe for sudden emotional upsets and possible crises, the good news is that it's only in play for a few days. In the meantime sunny skies are back on Friday, January 24, when the Sun trines lucky Jupiter. The Leo Full Moon on Saturday, January 26, is a signal that the unconscious lunar forces have reached their monthly power peak. The two weeks following this lunar power day are the best times of the month to fast, detox, or get rid of bad habits. The theme of the Leo Full Moon is to find a balance between the needs of the group and your needs within the group. Although Saturn squares this Full Moon, both the Sun and Moon still enjoy good aspects with Jupiter. The mixed alignments this week are like a yellow traffic light: you're good to go, but use caution.