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                        It is the beginning of a whole new world of opportunity offering us the chance to make lasting change. This is supported by Jupiter currently retrograde in Gemini turning direct on the 30th of January and Saturn in Scorpio.

Jupiter represents, amongst other things, freedom and abundance, legal and ethical issues, our visions, aspirations, imagination, perceptions and optimism. Jupiter helps and inspires us to find the bigger picture, our higher ideals and encourages us to grow into higher consciousness. However, when Jupiter retrogrades, this becomes a difficult task for many as it brings out our dysfunctions, and when things explode, usually around the time the planet stations to turn direct, we have to face and deal with issues of excess, greed, control and especially verbal/communication issues because Jupiter is transiting through Gemini.
 

Since early October 2012, when Jupiter stationed retrograde, we were taken back in time to the last Jupiter retrograde in Gemini so as to complete what we didn't pay attention to then. Thus, if you haven't already, revisit what was happening in your life, pertaining to the issues I have mentioned above, during the period of July 2000 - to mid July 2001.
 

Over and above this, the retrograde will have activated within us an intensive drive to seek the truth, become more spiritually connected and deal more deeply with our fears of disappointment and abandonment, feeling lost, and our "lost" dreams and hopes. The danger of this retrograde was that people could lose touch with reality, boundaries of the mind were not considered, an inability to trust with ease was challenged, and all kinds of excessive, OTP, hyperbolic reactions could have burnt bridges and closed doors to important opportunities. Be aware that this retrograde is still active for the duration of January, so pay attention and nip potential problems in the bud before they get out of hand, or do what must be done now to heal and rectify incomplete/ignored issues.

When Jupiter turns direct at the end of the month more clarity will be experienced, and delays around opportunities, business ventures and choices, or difficulty making important choices, will lift and "doors will open." The ability to think big and communicate your thoughts will flow more smoothly granting you the opportunity to make new head-way. You will need to act fast though because both Mercury and Saturn turn retrograde next month - Mercury on the 23rd of February, and Saturn on the 18th of February. Therefore, you literally only have a window period of around one week (3rd - 9th Feb) to implement what you have been preparing to initiate/change. The reason why I say only one week is because Jupiter only stations direct on the 30th of January and then we enter the "shadow period" leading up to Saturn and Mercury's retrogrades. So use your time wisely now, get all your "ducks in a row" and act fast in the first week of Feb. In my next newsletter I will elaborate on these upcoming retrogrades.

The New Moon in Capricorn takes place on the 11th of January. Take some time out to meditate or contemplate what control issues are plaguing you, where emotional boundaries and discipline are lacking, and put things into perspective. If you are dealing with depression find a modality or therapist you can trust to help you. Address the areas of your life where you feel overburdened and re-prioritize your time or delegate where possible. It will also be highly beneficial for you to observe how it is you might sabotage yourself by believing on some level you deserve to be punished. Set the intention with your Guardian Angel that these issues/challenges be healed, and at the Full Moon in Leo on the 27th of January, perform a candle ceremony setting the intention that further steps toward healing be revealed to you in creative and playful ways so that any drama playing out in your life relating to false pride, lack of loyalty, stubbornness, or lower-ego issues in general causing the above mentioned challenges can be put to rest during the Waning Moon. If non of the issues I have mentioned above pertain to you, then during this New Moon focus on your ambitions, write your goals down and set the intention that by the Full Moon steps to realizing your goals be shown to you, and that during the Waning Moon all obstacles blocking your path to manifesting your goals and ambitions be removed.

Enjoy this time of discovering the many new aspects of self awaiting your recognition. We truly are in a new world of opportunity and experience. Grasp it with  both hands and make this one of your best years to date.

Much love,
Michelle