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January/February 2005 Starscope
Starscope: January / February 2005

by Carol Roland, MA

Carol Roland

For all signs: Each of the astrology signs is part of a continual spiral process. Stages of this process are seen in nature and unseen in our subconscious. January in our western world culture now marks the beginning of our new year. The seeds for this year actually began to quicken with the Winter Solstice, on December 21st.The December, Sagittarius period, was a process time for transformation, the end of one thing and beginning the next stage. January energy is the next level of the spiral, with the seed ideas still in an incubation stage for the new year. Mental goals for the new year can be created until January 20th and should include specific personal steps for each plan. Be careful not to talk much about your personal goals until after the Spring Equinox March 20th.

February is a time period for introspection and observation. Closely look at the life goals and behaviors of the people and groups with whom you associate. Any personal goals will be influenced by these people and their values; they will either assist, alter, or cause you to abort your own ideas. Then, look closely at your own patterns for success or self sabotage. These are influenced by your early childhood and continued through your selection of those you draw closely to you.

The task for everyone during January and February is to seek to move toward improvement in at least one area of your life. This requires introspection and honest self review, goal setting with a set of realistic steps, and desire to let go of attitudes and behaviors that will sabotage your goals.

Personal Sun and Ascendant Messages:

For individual signs: (See birth date period in parenthesis)

^Aries (March 21 - April 20) Your challenge will be creating the realistic steps toward your goals and not wanting to just invent as you go. That may become necessary, but try to plan before just acting, especially in important life issues.

_Taurus (April 21 - May 20) Your challenge is to be willing to seek new patterns of behavior and take full responsibility to ensure change. Taurus nature runs extremes from those who expect too much direction and help from others, to those who try to carry too much burden on themselves. Both have difficulty seeking the middle.

`Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Looking within for personal self direction is difficult for Gemini. Your reputation for changing your mind often comes from finding your interests and direction from others. This causes you to change like a chameleon with each friend and situation. Make your own inner/higher self your "best friend," companion, and guide to follow a consistent path.

aCancer  (June 22 - July 22)  January can be a difficult time for Cancer, especially if you went to excess in emotional expectations, eating, and spending during December. This is reality check time. Realistic goals are now your keys to recovery. Set a direction with a series of one month goals for 2005. You are moon ruled and must learn to flow with those short term cycles.

bLeo (July 23 - August 22) You are better than others at achieving any loner, personal quests. Leo challenge for this time is unique with the need to learn to set shared goals in full cooperation with others. The introduction message regarding premature exposure applies to those not directly involved in the shared goal. Learn to think and say "we" with your personal and business partners.

cVirgo (August 23 - September 22) Your creative ideas are stimulated during this time. The challenge is to be able to communicate those goals in realistic steps - when the time is right. If you listen closely during this two month period, you may find that others whom you think of as being in alignment with you, may not really share your personal beliefs and goals. Until the end of March, quietly develop your ideas alone or only with those directly involved.

dLibra (September 23 - October 23) Nest building and family issues become more important to you at this time of year. Make sure your goals are designed to move you toward a desired change rather than focused on what you don't want. The natural laws of attraction will create the picture in your mind and not understand the concept of "not this."  Create a wish book or treasure map using pictures for "like this" to help you to make change in your life.

eScorpio (October 24 - November 22) If you did your journey to self discovery during November and December, goal setting for 2005 and beyond will be an easier task. Just be sure your goals are in keeping with your personal values and desire for self growth, not an attempt to change other people or systems.

fSagittarius (November 23 - December 21) Keeping to a step by step plan for accomplishment of goals is your greatest challenge. You like to think big and often overlook the importance of minute details and the contribution of other people to your personal goals. Slow down until the Equinox or the end product of your desire could bring more chaos than satisfaction.

gCapricorn (December 22 - January 20) You have the potential for being the vehicle for the dreams of others. Make sure the people and ideas you are supporting are in alignment with your own personal goals. Also be sure the tasks that you delegate to yourself or others are actually completed in a competent manner.

hAquarius (January 21 - February 18) This may feel a time of confusion for you. You may find that you are more sure of what you want to release than what you want to create for 2005 and beyond. Just point yourself in a general direction for the time being and be open to new ideas that will present themselves after the Equinox in late March.

iPisces (February 19 - March 20) In the fallout of the December holidays, January begins to bring more of a sense of peace and order. Exhale deeply and slowly, this is a good time for you to recover and once again try to focus your attention to one thing at a time. Practice chopping overwhelming tasks into a series of small enjoyable activities that stimulate your creative imagination.

Carol Roland, MA, combines over 25 years of traditional and metaphysical counseling experience for life path, relationship, and personal space consultations. She can be reached by e-mail to: carolroland@aol.com