The Full Moon on January 10th, 2020 will occur in sidereal Gemini in the lunar star of Punarvasu, which stands for expanded consciousness, truth and unbounded space, represented by a quiver of arrows. This is a lunar eclipse, which will create a transformative effect over the next 6 months in our global and personal lives. This lunar star will support us globally by illuminating more hidden truths regarding foreign affairs and our own government. Once these truths are revealed, the massive global changes will create new, more elevated, broader paradigms worldwide. Such monumental energy shifts in group consciousness may also produce intense earth quakes and other natural eruptions along the geographical locations where the eclipse will be visible with the naked eye. This may create a departure portal for those whom do not wish to experience the new unbounded space and truth that Punarvasu brings us. On a personal level, this alignment will assist all of us to purify what no longer brings us joy. It is time for more bliss, love and harmony, but before this can manifest, we may need to endure a global and personal crisis or epiphany, heralding in a new error of happiness. With prayer and being more loving to ourselves and the people we touch, we can soften the degree of the impending crisis. Keep your attention on justice, truth and kindness in your personal life. Step into the imminent joy faster by embodying the change you wish to see and do not get lost in the storm. Lay your roots down in the eye of the storm by staying in your own lane. Get a massage, do more self-care, more rest, more yoga, more service to community and eat clean and green. Anything that was stuffed under the rug in 2019 will rear its ugly head so that we can finally let go and experience a liberated ending and a brand-new beginning.  

The New Moon on Jan 24, 2020 will occur in sidereal Capricorn the lunar star of Uttaraashadha, represented by the tusk of Ganesha, India’s favorite elephant. Uttaraashadha brings attributes of introspection, intensity and penetrating thought to our lives. It heralds worldwide and personal innovation, giving rise to new beginnings on many levels because she is holding hands with Saturn as he makes his way into the sidereal sign on Capricorn after residing in Sagittarius for the last 2.5 years. This is a time of sacred and purposeful transformation. Saturn considers himself home in the sign of Capricorn, which will give him strength and power. Any new startups at this time will carry the strength of Saturn and the sweetness of the moon. Uttaraashada may ask some of us to see the dentist this month, as it represents teeth/tusk on a mundane level, but it may also ask us to design a more structured plan and consider our next major life transition more carefully and thoughtfully since Capricorn is the opposite of impulsivity.  Remember, we are all in this together and all is well in the Universe.

The difference between the tropical zodiac and the sidereal zodiac is about 23 degrees. Both systems have value. Sidereal astrologers believe the qualities of the signs are not related to the seasons, but rather to the specific portions of the ecliptic as measured against the fixed lunar stars.

Karyn Chabot, M.Ay, LMT, RYT, has her master’s degree in Ayurvedic medicine and been an international teacher and presenter in the field of metaphysics, astrology and healing for more than 25 years.