The simplified profile of planetary aspects reaching a peak in the month of January is: 2 conjunctions, 0 oppositions, 2 trines, 5 squares. Even though the trines and squares are not "slugging it out", there are no planetary oppositions this time. That in itself may portend a somewhat subdued feeling of stress in January. We'll see.
Jupiter 4/9 Saturn peaks in the evening of the 1st, which will create an atmosphere of compatibility blending the influences represented by those two planets: big and small, affluent and poor, colorful and drab, etc.
Peaking in the morning of the 2nd, Jupiter 1/12 Neptune creates a smooth relaxing atmosphere, which could tend to mask or at least subdue some of the stresses that are just around the corner.
By the way, just for the record: The Sun will be at perigee this year at about midday on the 3rd. This is the time when the distance between the Earth and the Sun is at its annual minimum. (Some sources express this as "in perigee".)
Peaking in the wee hours of the 4th (but strongly in orb throughout the previous evening), Venus 1/4 Neptune tends to play on our feelings in a negative way, causing us to experience stresses, sometimes needlessly. This is then followed by a tight trilogy of planetary aspects which peak within less than one hour of each other. The first aspect of the trilogy to peak is Jupiter CON Uranus in Pisces (which has actually been in orb for quite some time), which can be counted upon to bring big surprises. Due to the nature of the conjunction, there is no guarantee of the relative desirability of these surprises (except perhaps how the placement of this conjunction interacts with each individual's own natal chart). Since the conjunction occurs in the sign of Pisces, it could be considered that the influence would probably involve hopes/dreams, water/gas, facades, coverings, things hidden, etc. But then, peaking within only six minutes of each other, Venus trines the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction. Venus is in the water sign of Scorpio, further emphasizing that facet of the situation. And the trine indicates that maybe the entire trilogy will be found acceptable to most people (again depending on how this composite configuration interacts with each person's natal chart). As already mentioned, this is a tight trilogy; the positions of the peaks of these three aspects move by only 17" from start to finish.
(Note: The precise timings of the aspects for January 4 can be seen on the sample aspect page which is posted during the month of December at www.newstandardaspectarian.com.)
In sharp contrast to the nature and feel of the above-mentioned trilogy, Sun 1/4 Saturn peaks early in the morning of the 7th, bringing a climate of concentration and seriousness. If you have to handle things like financial records, bill payments, mathematical manipulations, etc., this would be a compatible time to do it. Hilarity is not compatible now.
Peaking on the 10th at about midday, Sun parallel Mercury facilitates and encourages thinking, communication, and making connections in general. And then, peaking only three minutes later, Mercury 1/6 Neptune taps in to a similar climate, and includes the factor of inspiration. As a consequence of this near-simultaneous pairing, this could well be a time for inspirational writings and conversations of all kinds. Then, peaking a few hours later (in the afternoon), Mercury parallel Mars adds the factor of oomph to all this, probably making it more effective. However, peaking only about an hour after that, Mercury 1/4 Uranus adds the factors of change and unpredictability, but not necessarily for the better; it could cause misspeaking and typographical errors.
Peaking on the 11th at about midday, Mercury 1/4 Jupiter tends to create a climate of "think big". This can be useful as long as it does not blatantly exceed/violate the limits of practicality.
Peaking in the morning of the 13th, Jupiter parallel Uranus generates an influence which is somewhat similar to, but probably not as powerful as, the conjunction of these two planets which peaked on the 4th. Again, big surprises and changes and grandiose presentations can be expected to accompany this kind of influence.
Peaking in the afternoon of the 17th, Venus parallel Pluto makes us feel a bit more pushy than usual, more forceful in our feelings and emotions. Peaking only three minutes earlier, Sun 1/6 Uranus creates an atmosphere of compatibility for changes and newness. Combined, these two aspects could become a springboard for experiencing and proclaiming newness. Peaking in the evening, Mercury CON Pluto in Capricorn makes complex thinking more compatible -- maybe a good time to work on your income tax.
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There is something else that makes the 17th somewhat special. The aspect of Uranus 1/12 Neptune has been in orb for quite some time and has been approaching exactness lately. However, due to the relative motions of those two planets (as viewed from the Earth), the aspect will approach exactness very closely in January but will not actually achieve it. It will come within about 10.4' of exactness on approximately the 17th, and then it will stop converging and begin to diverge. So its influence will be strongest on that date, but since the aspect won't become exact, it will not appear in any aspectarians, not even ours.
Another thing about this aspect: Uranus is in the sign of Pisces, the sign which is associated with Neptune. And Neptune is in the sign of Aquarius, the sign which is associated with Uranus. This will add focus to the influence, giving it more strength.
As to how this influence will manifest: The focus will obviously be on the qualities of those two planets and those two signs -- newness, surprise, change, differentiation, electricity -- and aspirations, facades, things hidden (coverings), fluidity (liquid and gas). Maybe electrical storms, with sudden rain and lightning flashes. Maybe things that are less obvious and more esoteric. And, oh yes, ghostly apparitions.
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Saturn goes stationary in declination in the afternoon of the 19th, tilting compatibilities in the direction of seriousness and concentration.
On the 22nd at about midday, Sun parallel Venus focuses on subjectivity, feelings, etc. In the afternoon, Mercury goes stationary in declination, tending to shift the focus onto thinking and communicating.
Peaking at about midday on the 23rd, Venus parallel Mars tends to color the atmosphere with romantic thoughts. Peaking less than an hour later, Jupiter 1/11 Neptune clouds the atmosphere and makes things feel fuzzy.
In the evening of the 25th, Sun parallel Pluto intensifies competitive feelings, but not necessarily in a negative way. Competition can manifest in a friendly way, and this aspect could focus on that angle. But peaking later in the evening, Saturn goes stationary-retrograde in the sign of Libra, shifting the general spectrum of feelings to the direction of solidity, practicality, more realism and less speculation. This may be another good time to work on your income tax.
Peaking in the wee hours of the 26th, Mercury 1/4 Saturn strongly focuses the compatibilities in the direction of solid concentrative thinking and communication, finances, serious matters, the status quo, timeless ideas and principles, historical writings, etc. (Picture a slow deliberate debate between two men who are over a hundred years old.) Mercury is in Capricorn (the sign which is associated with Saturn) and Saturn is in Libra (the sign which is associated with Venus), and so bringing balance would seem to be a solid component of the compatibilities at this time.
Item: In case you were wondering why there is so much emphasis here on the idea of compatibilities, you should know that all probabilities stem directly from compatibilities. Actually they are the same thing except that the idea of probability is highly subjective and mysterious whereas the idea of compatibility is based on resonances between the objective underpinnings of this universe, namely vibrational patterns. In the strict objective sense, if something can happen, it will happen. If you can wrap your mind around that one, you have a good start in understanding what makes this universe work the way it does.
Jupiter 5/11 Saturn peaks in the wee hours of the 27th, generally causing stresses between Jupiterian qualities (health, wealth, expansion, etc.) and Saturnian qualities (negation, poverty, compression, etc.).
Mars parallel Pluto peaks in the wee hours of the 28th, emphasizing forcefulness and competitiveness.
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