Category: Features

Aries (March 21-April 20). Revised work definitions will captivate much of your time and attention. Expect authority figures to replace reluctant or sluggish personnel. For many Aries natives, workplace changes will pave the way for important career gains and fast financial planning.

It is the one pattern known to most people.

Many people who have never really gazed at the sky will still recognize the term, “Big Dipper,” which is the ladle-shaped star pattern that describes wide circles in our northern sky.

The Big Dipper, or Ursa Major, is famous for a few reasons: one is that the shape is quite obvious.

Aries (March 21-April 20). Recent flirtations become serious. Many Aries natives will experience an intensive phase of passion and renewed sensuality. Solid commitments will be a continuing theme. Use this time to resolve vague promises or romantic mistrust.

WINTER SKYWATCHING TIPS

Today, we delve into the more practical aspects of simple star-gazing.

The winter sky has a rich array of bright stars, star clusters and nebulae that you can observe with the unaided eye. Even though we are starting to truly notice the increase in daylight since the solstice, the winter night lasts slightly more than 12 hours.

Aries (March 21-April 20). Four weeks of business misinformation and disjointed work communications will fade over the next few days. Watch for a new wave of business ambition to arrive. Listen to your instincts.

. Family and romantic relationships will intensify.

MOON-WATCH

The Moon was full on Jan. 28. The Moon reached the last quarter point on Feb. 4. The new Moon is Feb. 12.

PLANET-WATCH

Mercury has vanished into the solar glare and will not be visible again until later in the month.

Venus is a bright object, but it is not observable this month because it is in superior conjunction with the Sun, which is much brighter.

Aries (March 21-April 20) Long-term romantic plans are highlighted. Expect loved ones to express their needs, social aspirations and goals. Respond with warmth and honest enthusiasm. This is not a good time to withhold important emotions.

Taurus (April 21-May 20) Work agreements or team projects will bring quick results.

MOON-WATCH

The Moon was full on Jan. 28. The full moon rises around sunset and will be visible throughout the entire evening. The moon reaches the last quarter point on Feb. 4 and will be new on Feb. 12.

PLANET-WATCH

Mercury vanishes into the solar glare and will not be visible until next month.

Aries (March 21-April 20) Sibling relations and family discussions may require extra attention. Remain sensitive to the career plans of others. Loved ones may feel vulnerable concerning recent business accomplishments, power struggles with managers or future goals.

Go outside at 7 p.m. this evening and observe the eastern sky. There will you find a large diamond. Each point in that diamond is marked by a bright celestial object. The brightest of these points, Jupiter, is at the northern tip. The second brightest point, Sirius, is at the bottom.

Imagine an explosion in space so powerful that it is exceeded in power only perhaps by the Big Bang genesis. Fathom an explosion which produces more energy in a few seconds than the entire Universe emits within the same time frame.

Comprehend an event one hundred times more powerful than the mighty supernovae eruptions.

Aries (March 21-April 20) Social triangles may require diplomacy over the next three days. Watch for gossip, romantic speculation or unexpected invitations. For many Aries natives, new relationships will be controversial and slightly humorous.

Taurus (April 21-May 20) Loved ones will ask probing questions.

Aries (March 21-April 20). Sentimentality and dreamy thoughts will have special appeal. For many Aries natives, the inner and outer world may need realignment. Spend more time outside of the home and avoid reflection on past disappointments.

Taurus (April 21-May 20).

Finding the

Planets

MERCURY will reach the greatest elongation point on January 11. Currently, you’ll find Mercury low in the west-southwest. After sunset Mercury is always elusive and hard to observe. This month’s Mercurian apparition is no different. Mercury will be lost in the evening twilight by the middle of the month.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Recently postponed projects will move forward. Before midweek, watch for fellow workers to silently perform duties and seriously focus on clarifying yesterday’s mistakes. Don’t look back; this is a strong time for initiating joint ventures and creating better working partnerships.

The moon was full on November 30th and will reach the third quarter point on December 5th. This week, the moon passes through the waning gibbous phase.

Where the planets are…

MERCURY has vanished within the morning twilight.

VENUS, the brightest planet, can still be seen low in the morning sky.

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