New Year's Resolutions

I've been a professional astrologer all my adult life and yet I'm embarrassed to admit that even I don't always pay attention to the planets. For example I KNOW going shopping when the moon is void of course means I'll just end up buying some fool thing I'll never use and yet I think, "Oh, just this once..." and of course I end up wasting my money. So this year I am resolving to take my own advice, check on the stars and follow their guidance.

I'm going to keep a record of my efforts here and I hope you, Dear Reader, will post your experiences in the comment box too.

Okay, the line up of planets we should be paying attention to this coming week...

There will be a full moon in Cancer, the sign of food and family, tomorrow night, January 8. Everything comes out in the open under a full moon so this is an ideal time to gather friends and loved ones together for an open hearted exchange. The sun will be in Capricorn, the sign of traditions so if you've been wanting to start a family tradition - Sunday dinner? - this is the time to do it.

Energies peak at the full moon, after that they start to wane. Enthusiasm for new projects begun after the 8th may not last, but it is a fine time for starting a diet - your weight will wane right along with the moon! You should avoid putting things on the market between the full moon and the new moon (Jan. 23) or you will have to settle for a low price. On the other hand, if you are looking to make a purchase, a waning moon favors the buyer and you will be able to get what you're wanting at a bargain discount!

Mercury is heading into Capricorn for the next three weeks. Mercury rules communication and Capricorn supports messages that are serious and stick to the facts. Mercury in Capricorn presents a fine time for writing up contracts and official agreements. Maybe this is why I'm inspired to write a serious blog today!

BEST DAY OF THE WEEK: Friday January 13. The moon's final aspect will be a trine to the sun, meaning agreements reached on Thursday and Friday have a very good chance of working out as intended.

SPECIAL TIP FOR THE WEEK: Make a point of noticing who you are spending your time with Thursday night. There's a romantic Venus/Neptune connection happening and a terrific sun trine energetic Mars. This means not only will love be in the air, but there will be the energy to do something about it. With this line up of planets your loved ones will have no excuses for not giving you a call. On the other hand, if you don't hear from that certain someone at this most favorable time for manifesting true love I'm afraid it means the relationship just wasn't meant to be.

Happy New Year!

Rosada

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Rosada, EXT 2340
CertifiedPsychics.com

21. The World - Happy New Year!

Out with the old! In with the new! Time to celebrate!

These wishes are precisely the message of the image on card 21. The World.

 It represents the end of a major cycle and a time when everything flows in divine order.

Whenever The World shows up in a reading you can confidently predict that somehow or other, everything is going to work out just fine.

It may seem surprising at first to learn that the ruling planet for this most positive card is that old task master, Saturn. But rather than being seen as a cruel withholding disciplinarian, here he appears as a solid reliable friend. We realize that Saturn's lessons ultimately lead us to being self-sufficient and capable in any situation - able to dance on top of The World! 

 We can see this growth in consciousness in the cards by comparing The World card to a card we studied several months ago, card 10.The Wheel of Fortune.

The Wheel of Fortune shows the four figures representing the four fixed signs of the zodiac (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius) strapped to the wheel of life, thrown to the top one moment and plunged to the depths the next. In The World card, however, the four figures are stable and Sophia, the goddess of Wisdom - dances before them all.

The message is that where in the past one might have experienced life as being a game of chance where the rules constantly changed, now there is an awareness that life is a cycle with an acceptance of change and a joy in the beauty of it all.

Frank Sinatra said it best I believe in his song, "That's Life":

"You're riding high in April, shot down in May...

But I don't let it get me down, cause this old world keeps spinning round."

For those who have been following this tarot study since its beginning I look for you to see some sort of reward for your efforts this week. Expect plans to come together and new opportunities to appear. If changes have to be made they will turn out to be for the better. If there are difficulties, listen to Old Blue Eyes again:

"Each time I find myself flat on my face,

I just pick myself up and get back in the race!"

It occurs to me now that this card representing the rewards that come at the end of a cycle is an ideal image for the year ahead as we look towards December 21, 2012 the supposed end of a major cycle for all humanity according to The Mayan Calendar.

May this entire year be a celebration of your life!

Rosada

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Rosada, EXT 2340
CertifiedPsychics.com

20. Judgement - Rise and Shine!

The Judgement card shows Gabriel blowing his horn and men women and children all rising from their graves. The card signifies rebirth and renewal. I swear I didn't plan this ahead of time - but what a grand card to be our focus this week as we end 2011 and look forward to a rebirth of positive intentions and opportunities coming in the new year!

Judgement is associated with the planet Pluto, the planet ruling death and rebirth, particularly the rebirth of faith. Although we like to think we always believe in something higher, something greater than the mundane world of work and routine, in reality many of us have forgotten our spiritual mission. When The Judgement card  appears in our reading it's calling, "It's not too late! Awaken!"  

With January first - the time for making New Year's Resolutions - right around the corner, let's intend our study of Judgement to guide us to evaluate our past decisions, particularly in terms of forgiving self and others.

Note the river flowing in the background. It is the same stream we first connected with at the very beginning of our journey with The High Priestess card, suggesting some sort of awareness of a stream of consciousness connecting us all.

If you are doing a reading for another and Judgement comes up you probably are dealing with someone who has had a recent "awakening." Perhaps they are seeing a common thread connecting their past experiences and recognizing how their own attitudes and actions have created their current situation. Advise them they are at a point where they can make some life changing decisions. All the pieces are coming together and their Judgement will be particularly clear at this time. If they need further guidance, suggest they 

reconsider forgotten ambitions and the possibility of renewal.

Bottom line:  It's time for fresh starts and new beginnings! Meditate on this card and make some powerful affirmations for the New Year!

Rosada

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Rosada, EXT 2340
CertifiedPsychics.com