Monday is quiet. The Moon moves into Pisces in the early morning hours but makes no aspects during the day. It's a dreamy, lazy day. People are still trying to get in gear after the holidays.

Tuesday Venus moves into Sag after spending 4 months in Scorpio. The mood shifts into a more outgoing, adventurous mode. Its a pleasant morning though things could get a little edgy around mid afternoon. Sensitive Moon in Pisces could be offended by someone's outspoken, overly blunt approach, so try to be tactful today.

Wednesday is friendly and enthusiastic. The Moon moves into Aries in the early afternoon and trines Venus at 5.09 PM MST. People are in the mood to socialize, exercise and experiment. Try something new, like a new restaurant. Mercury in Capricorn sextiles Mars in Scorpio today, influencing the entire week. This is a very expressive, verbal alignment but expect the advise you get today to be practical and pragmatic.

Thursday is more idealistic and optimistic. It's a good day to put your dreams into action, implement a plan you've been considering. People are receptive and willing to give your ideas a chance today. Creative inspiration abounds.

Friday morning is rather pushy and overbearing. There's a competitive edge that has folks trying a little too hard, though you can get a lot accomplished today.

Saturday is even more supercharged than yesterday. The Sun conjuncts Mercury in Capricorn, continuing the intellectual, analytical tone set earlier this week with Mercury's sextile to Mars. It's a good week for written work and communication. Formulate a practical plan of action for the New Year. Also Mars in Scorpio squares Uranus in Aquarius today. This is a passionate, impatient, thrill seeking aspect that has tempers running high. People tend to drive too fast and take chances now so watch out for all the speed demons out there. Actually this angry aspect has been coloring the entire week and we'll be feeling it's effects well into next week, giving the intellectual tone of this week more one of angry debate and heated discussion.

Sunday morning is relaxed and laid back but by late afternoon a more active , communicative mood prevails. This is a good evening for a get together or getting back to work on the special project that's been consuming us this week.

Monday the Moon triggers the Mars/Uranus square, so it's an edgy, angry, accident prone little morning. You'll see lots of fender benders on the way to work today and once you're there you'll find the boss or some coworker is on the tear. Try to get through the morning without taking your frustrations out on the kids, the dog or some other easy target. Think about it, are you in some situation that has you acting against your own best interests, against your beliefs or gut instincts? What's the real source of today's frustration?

On Tuesday we've mellowed out again. It's the calm after the storm. A pleasant, creative humanitarian mood has us feeling receptive and helpful.

Wednesday is rather depressive as the Moon conjuncts Saturn in Gemini around noon. Seems like this week's a bit manic. One day we're up, the next we're down. This is not the day to try to pitch an idea or resolve a conflict. Everyone's too subjective, locked into their own point of view. By evening it's easier to make contact and share your thoughts.

On Thursday Mars moves into Sagittarius, joining Venus and Pluto. As Mars gets further into Sag the political rhetoric will be shifting away from the economy and back to ideological posturing and geopolitics, always a good distraction. Otherwise there are no major aspects today so it should be a relatively quiet day.

Friday Venus in Sag sextiles Neptune in Aquarius, setting a romantic tone for the weekend. This is an idealistic, enthusiastic, adventurous alignment. We may find ourselves planning a winter vacation to some exotic foreign locale or at least dreaming about the possibility. Certainly we're in the mood for a romantic getaway this weekend.

The Moon is full in Cancer early Saturday morning at 3:48 AM MST. There's a Moon/Mars trine first thing Saturday morning so we wake up full of energy and ready to go. It's an active but easygoing day. A good day to go skiing, take a hike or enjoy your favorite form of exercise.

Sunday morning is so sweet, there's love in the air and people are falling left and right. This is also a very creative and spiritual time, inspirational and openhearted.

On Monday the Sun moves into Aquarius. The Moon opposes Uranus and squares Mars so we've got another explosive, unpredictable Monday on our hands. There are a lot of irritable, angry people around and whatever issues we were dealing with last Monday are back in full force today.

On Tuesday Venus in Sag trines Jupiter in Leo. This is a feel good aspect indicating abundance, luxury and a laid back, expansive mood. A confident, self assured attitude seems to magnetize good luck. Take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves now because they may be gone by next week. There's a passionate edge to this day, desire and attraction are strong now. Mercury goes direct on Wednesday,so it's a good time to move forward on plans that have been incubating all month. The energy picks up as the day progresses and by evening we're in high gear. Looks like it could be a late night.

Many will be sleeping in Thursday morning after staying up into the wee hours last night. People are feeling relaxed and happy this afternoon. The romantic, happy go lucky mood of the last week is in full force. It's a good evening for a special date.

Friday is more serious as we try to make up for lost time and get some work accomplished before the week is over. It's an efficient, busy morning but the focus doesn't last long. We're ready to take off early to get a jump start on the weekend.

Venus conjuncts Pluto on Saturday. This is a passionate, intensely emotional aspect that can easily become a demonstration of the darker side of desire; obsession, manipulation, jealousy, betrayal and revenge. No matter how much you want something, the end does not justify the means. This is a good time to remember that old adage,"If you love something let it go. If it's yours it will come back to you, if it doesn't, it never was." Some may have to surrender something they care about now. Others will gain a love that was meant to be. Still others will find themselves sacrificing way too much to fulfill a desire that leaves them holding a hand full of ashes. The last couple of weeks have been full of romance and idealism. Now some will be saying good-bye to an old relationship to begin something new. Just remember to treat others as you wish to be treated. The fruit is contained in the seed and the end of any matter is foreshadowed by its beginning.

Sunday is a day of surprises and sudden changes. People are in the mood to do their own thing and don't want to be restricted. Maybe it would be better not to make plans for today. Be spontaneous.

It's an energetic Monday. The morning gets off to a fast start. There are a few, very different scenarios being played out now. Many are acting from generous motives trying to manifest their vision for a better reality. Others will put on a facade and play both ends against the middle. Those trying to have it all often end up losing everything. This can be a very high stakes game.

Tuesday may be the day when we have to give up something we care about. Venus in Sag opposes Saturn in Gemini today. The Moon conjuncts Pluto and Venus this morning triggering both the Venus/Pluto conjunction and the Venus/Saturn opposition. There can be great cruelty in an alignment like this. Try to be especially tender with other people's feelings. The reality of the situation may be bad enough without rubbing salt into wounds. Tell your kids how much you love them.

Wednesday there are no major aspects. All the action today is an outcome of yesterday's events.

Thursday the Sun in Aquarius conjuncts Neptune. There's a wide range of possibilities with this alignment. It can be incredibly spiritual, generous and self sacrificing or deceitful and deluded. Often there is a lot of precipitation; rain, snow, etc., under this kind of Neptune aspect.

Friday is a relatively quiet day. The energy picks up this evening though and we could be going strong until late tonight.

Saturday is the Chinese New Year, the beginning of the Year of the Sheep/Goat. Because it happens at the New Moon in Aquarius, Chinese New Year can occur anytime during the month that the Sun is in Aquarius. This year the Aquarius New Moon is on February 1st and it conjuncts the planet Neptune. This is a very spiritual, idealistic and humanitarian influence. People will be willing to stand up and make sacrifices for what they believe to be right and just this year.

Sunday there are 3 major aspects, the Sun opposes Jupiter, Venus sextiles Uranus and Mars sextiles Neptune. We may be caught by surprise by a lucky turn of events that suddenly rescues us from last week's catastrophes, proving once again that grace beats karma. You just have to put yourself in a place where grace can find you.