A Slice of Heaven - January 2007

Astrology update by Lola Babalon

Cheers to turning the tides once again, another click in the yearly cycles of the Earth around the Sun. The new year brings out peoples good intentions, resolutions, promises and incentive to change. Lots of that going on for the people whose birthdays are celebrated this month:

Capricorn, the Professionals of the Zodiac

This sign’s symbol is the mountain goat, an animal inclined to climb great heights. The Capricorn individual tends to be of an ambitious, practical, and conservative nature, and inclined to climb socially, literally, or financially. This cardinal earth sign needs to be active in earthly, i.e. professional and business matters. They believe in law and order, and have a down-to-earth, no-nonsense, realistic attitude. The practical Cap learns to use a variety of different skills during their lives. They are often quite mature and serious as children, and have a reputation for longevity, largely because of their conservative lifestyles. It is said of them, that: “They are born old and grow younger over time.”

Cap’s usually need a certain material and financial security, and often there is a strong inner drive to succeed. Unlike the Aries type competitiveness and have-at-it, the Capricorn is apt at using all available resources, and a good sense of strategy in planning ahead of the game.

Their ruling planet is Saturn, which mythological corresponds the Chronos - the old man with the beard, Father Time. Timing is an important concept for Cap’s, as they are good at making time work for them, and appreciate punctuality as a form of respect. Which adds to their reputation for being responsible, reliable and trustworthy. Their more negative character traits can evolve as emotional coldness and rigidity, stubbornness, pessimism or melancholy.

Currently there is a mutual reception between Sun in Capricorn, Saturn in Leo. It reminds you to support the inner artist along with the inner professional. So much of your time is spend working, you may as well find meaning and purpose there.

Famous Topanga Capricorns:

Edwin Lemus, Julie McInally, Cynthia Scott, Michael Shore, Miles Tackett, Miles Teng Levy, Woody Hastings, honorary Topangans Hanna Chusid, Stanley Lathers visiting from the big island of Hawaii and yours truly Lola B.

Calendar:

Jan 2

Sun sextile Uranus

Sextiles mean opportunity to connect with kindred spirits. In this case it’s easy to get along with people of different cultures, countries or view points. Individuality rules, there is room for tolerance. Think outside the box.

Jan 3

Full Moon 13* Cancer

The emotional tides are running high, or steep as the case may be, as the Moon is extra powerful in it’s own sign. A majority of planets in fire signs indicate short fuses, temperamental outbursts and potential for aggressive / defensive behavior.

Jan 6

Sun conjunct Mercury, Moon eclipses Saturn

Your inner professional is at work, making progress. Mental processes are accelerated, restless energy. Good for meetings but inclined to short attention spans. Look out for long, convoluted mercurial ramblings, someone may talk your ear off.

Jan 8

Mars trine Saturn

An excellent day for getting some work done. Cooperate with authority, look at the big picture. Avoid the tendency to rash decisions or impulsive reactions. Remember to take a breath and think before you act.

Jan 12

Venus sextile Jupiter

Cooperation with other is easy today, so celebrate community and unity in diversity. There is optimism, good for an idealistic projects and bringing people together.

Jan 13

Mars conjuncts Pluto

Extra Yang!! A potent combo where it’s easy to get carried away. Look out for temper tantrums and Rambo on the road. You can ground this energy with vigorous workout and sports related activities, especially running. Give your inner centaur permission to roam freely and kick up some dirt.

Jan 15

Mercury enters Aquarius

Here is a transition from the practical (Capricorn) to the unconventional (Aquarius) ways of thinking. People are inclined to feel less conservative and more tolerant, detached and liberal for the next couple of weeks.

Jan 16

Mars enters Capricorn

High tension for a couple of days, as everybody scrambles to get real or get ahead, surge of instinctual urges, pushing for progress and change.

Jan 18

New Moon 29* Capricorn, Venus conjunct Neptune

Your inner romantic, spiritual self needs some pampering, realism, letting go of old structures and patterns

Jan 20

Sun enters Aquarius, Moon eclipses Venus

This is the sign of the humanitarians, community leaders, groups and the unconventional. Friendships are as important as kinships here, often creating a family of choice.

Jan 21

Moon eclipses Uranus

This day is extra kooky and emotional. You may have unusual dreams or experiences, altered states of awareness.

Jan 22

Venus opposes Saturn, Mercury sextile Jupiter

Hard work will be rewarded, there is collective pride and cooperation. Good for conferences, meetings and reaching agreements. Not so good for power struggles between young ladies and conservative father figures.

Jan 26

Venus sextile Pluto, Mercury conjunct Neptune

This makes it easy to get things off your chest. Have a heart to heart with anyone you have been withholding from. Trust your instincts and intuitions as the psychic radar is on full throttle. Expect vivid dreams and keen intuition.

Jan 27

Venus enters Pisces

Lucy in the sky with diamonds. Three weeks of star eyed romantic pursuits to soften up even the most hard headed realists.

Jan 28

Mercury opposes Saturn

This makes for polarization during debates, so avoid stubbornness and gridlock. Everybody take a deep breath and relax, there is no need to struggle.

Jan 31

Mercury sextiles Pluto

Good for getting the details down on paper. Cooperate, negotiate and work with others. Flashes of insight, cutting through illusion, the inner detective at work.

“A Slice of Heaven” is a monthly Astrology column that provides self help insights on making good use of the planetary influences. If you are curious and would like to learn more, I’m available for consultations and currently teach online courses on Divination and Tantra4One at www.arcanoriumcollege.com

I’m a Topanga Psychic, Astrologer and Herbalist and provide insights, hands-on healing, spiritual counsel and no-nonsense readings for individuals, couples and groups. I also produce herbal tinctures, fine aphrodisiac Love potions and can be found online at

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