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JANUARY 2025

Happy New Year!

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THOUGHTS & THINGS

For the New Year issue, we could pinpoint the astrological highlights of the year ahead, following the herd of other astrologers.

Instead, we will explore some unique celestial patterns in a historical context that will spark a thoughtful and hopeful picture of the future.

The world is changing in a substantial and elemental way that will span more than one year. The effect is subtle but underlies everything the world will experience during the next several years.

Since the beginning of 2024, Uranus has been within orb and applying to a contraparallel to the Earth. This planet moves very slowly in the heliocentric latitudes, so it will not complete the approaching aspect and become exact until the middle of May 2029.

What is significant about alignments that involve the Earth is that they affect everyone on the earth. Aspects that involve the Earth are worldwide and global.

If you recall, the Earth was aligned with Saturn in the heliocentric latitudes when Covid fears dominated the world headlines a few years ago and when greedy people in positions of authority battered us with self-serving oppressive policies. Thankfully, that fearful time is past, and we no longer need to guard ourselves from Saturn’s “evil that men do.”

Uranus is an eccentric planet that rotates in the opposite direction of most planets, (except Venus) and it is the only planet to have its equator nearly at a right angle to its orbit. This causes it to have the most extreme seasons since it appears to be spinning on its side. It is said to have days that are 42 years long and nights that last 42 years due to its unique tilt.

To understand Uranus, consider a tornado, a hurricane, or a windstorm; trees must bend with the wind or topple over while any weak branches will break away when placed under sustained pressure. Uranus huffs and puffs and will blow your house down unless it is built of brick and anchored to a solid foundation.

The movement of Uranus in a personal chart can bring sweeping changes and like a storm it may destroy anything weak or anything that has outlasted its time. We may blame the influence of Uranus for divorces, unexpected transfers or that seven year itch that tempts us to seek greener pastures. Nevertheless, every storm, whether it is emotional or physical, leaves behind a refreshing new day or a sparkling new start because it blows away anything that is not needed or unstable.

Some of the keywords for Uranus are freedom and independence so it comes as no surprise that in 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed, Uranus was also within .08 degrees of a contraparallel to the Earth. That aspect did not become exact until October 1777.

Uranus was also contraparallel the Earth in the years leading up to the American Civil War and was exact in September of 1861.

Uranus was within the orb of a contraparallel to the Earth as the second World War erupted. Reaching its point if exactitude in July 1945.

As you may know, Uranus has an 84 year cycle and that holds true with heliocentric latitudes. The first English settlers landed in Virginia in 1607 while this alignment was in orb. This adventure broke new ground for a New World as forward thinking people who sought religious freedom made discoveries in a new land. The first recorded landing in the "new world" of Australia by a European was by a Dutch explorer in 1606. In February 1610 the aspect was exact, but it takes years for this alignment to mature into exactitude so its span of influence is impressive.

We can go back to the late 1600’s and note that the Uranus was exactly contraparallel to Earth in December 1693. The first Astronomer Royal of England, John Flamsteed, recorded the earliest sighting of the planet Uranus in 1690 while this alignment was within close orb. The Salem witch trials began in 1692, and witchcraft was even blamed for the death of Cotton Mather’s four day old son in 1693.

All these newsworthy and sometimes terrible events happened during the Uranus contraparallel to Earth but they paved the way for enlightened changes.

For instance, the Salem witch trials ended in May 1693 when Governor William Phips pardoned all those accused or convicted of witchcraft. Those in England did not fare so well, as the last execution for witchcraft occurred in 1782. During 1692, however, the Massachusetts colony finalized its invention of modern currency . In 1691 the first patent for a washing machine was issued in England.

Uranus is about making the human condition better and rising above the limited selfishness and controlling instincts of Saturn. Uranus wants to roam freely, think without limits, and sometimes this results in brilliant inventions or separation from loved ones.

We know from our American history that the Revolutionary War swept away injustices and replaced a monarchy with a constitution “by the people, for the people.” In this instance, the colonies separated from their “mother” country.

The Civil War was destructive, and many families were on opposite sides of the issues, or separated from their loved ones for years. Those who had a different vision of the country wanted to separate from those who held different beliefs. The old south was “gone with the wind” during this stormy time but, in its aftermath, the old ways of slavery were swept away, since “all men are created equal.”

WWII broke Europe away from a decade of unrest, dictatorships, and blatant racism while the boundaries of countries changed and some countries disappeared forever.

Uranus is adventuresome, loves discoveries, follows the latest trends, creates a shifting global outlook, and is innovative.

The 1775-1777 period brought us the Ben Franklin stove, the S trap, still used in toilets today, and the world learned how to prevent scurvy and innoculate against smallpox.

The can opener was invented in 1858, the first oil well was drilled and Charles Darwin published the Origin of the Species in 1859, and Linus Yale gave us the cylinder lock in 1861.

WWII brought us radar, penicillin, duct tape, as well as atomic bombs and nuclear power, (although we should look to Pluto for more in depth examination of that system).

This time around the world will harness the power of artificial intelligence and we may even entertain global digital currency. The lesson of Uranus is that the old must be replaced with the new for the betterment of mankind although the process may be sometimes stressful, upsetting and disruptive. Uranus keeps on experimenting until it gets it right.

For further food for thought you might consider the fact that every time Uranus has been contraparallel the Earth since February 1610 Uranus has been in the sign Gemini. Therefore, it is possible that most people will experience the contraparallel of Uranus to Earth from the perspective of how longitudinal Uranus in Gemini interacts with the planets in their charts.

For even more thoughtful reflections on Uranus remember when we said, “It is said to have days that are 42 years long and nights that last 42 years due to its unique tilt.” Let’s consider that this pattern could represent 42 years of decreasing and increasing enlightenment.

So, that’s a little heads up on the coming years as Uranus breaks down useless traditions, makes us more aware of our brotherhood of mankind, upgrades our thinking, brings us a treasure trove of new inventions and discoveries, and allows our collective mind to operate at a higher vibration so we can transcend the limits of the old guard.

What's Happening This Month

Finis Origine Pendet

The end depends upon the beginning.

----- NEW MOON -----

January 29

Sun conjunct Moon

----- FULL MOON ------

January 13

Sun opposite Moon

- THE SUN & EARTH & MORE -

Every project, business, romantic relationship, or partnership has its own birth chart, and the Sun and Earth are the most crucial factors in that chart.

Red days are the most challenging. Green days are the most helpful. Yellow days need extra caution

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Every day can vary in its propensity for a successful outcome. Some days are better for love, and some are better for money, but of course, your own chart's transits are the most important. However, when you have great transits and also pick a great day to start something new, the magic happens!

Every day has some good alignments but also some unpleasant ones. No day is ever perfect. The Sun or Earth is the most important body in any chart, so understanding their daily alignments can help you make better choices.

The Magi Society's Best & Worst Days list of "friendly days" are based on all the planets, while this column places emphasis on the aspects to the Sun & Earth.

January 1, 2 Smooth sailing

January 6, 7, 8 Caution

January 10,11,12 Smooth sailing

January 13, 14, 15 Caution

January 16, 17, 18 Smooth sailing

January 27, 28 Jupiter square Saturn peaks which is helpful in a way, but it is not a good time to natalize anything significant.

January 29, 30 - Smooth sailing - The Sun trine Jupiter offers an excellent time to make sound decisions and welcome opportunities!

THE INAUGURATION

The word "inauguration" includes the word "augury," which is a word that describes a sign of what will happen in the future.

Everyone will be analyzing the chart for January 20, 2025 when the 47th President of the United States is sworn in to office. The question might be whether this "new" administration will be influenced by the chart when he was first sworn in as president in 2016. Sure, that will have some effect. However, this new presidency will be primarily impacted by the Sun conjunct Pluto in the 2025 chart which bestows great power and a strong sense of purpose. Jupiter applying to a square to Saturn, represents the ability to overcome the past by replacing evil (Saturn) with good (Jupiter), and may have repercussions in the business world.

The trine of Mars to Neptune in heliocentric implies that the energy of the new administration will be directed to promoting good health and peace. By progression, Neptune applies to a trine to the Earth, once again bringing the sense of peace, prosperity and enduring values as the presidency unfolds over time. By using the Magi Zodiac 7 aspects we see the Sun aligned with Diana (the forces of good) and the Jupiter/Chiron midpoint (favorable charisma) while the Earth aligned with Ixion gives this president almost magical powers for good, too.

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