New Moon at 28 Capricorn 41 on January 19 at 4:02AM GMT (11:02 PM EST, 10:02 PM CST, 9:02 PM MST, 08:02 PM PST on 1/18). Moon is void-of-course until 06:17 AM GMT. Best to wait until the Moon enters Aquarius before making New Moon plans, i.e. new events and the beginning of projects.

Venus conjunct Neptune at 18 Aquarius on January 19. This is a great day for meetings with spiritual groups and people who share the same life values and ideals as you do. It is also very favorable for anything to do with the arts, especially those artistic expressions that have to do with computers, the internet and any other form of mass communication through technical means. There is also the tendency to be overly idealistic within the context of human relationships. The Capricorn New Moon plus the Venus/Neptune conjunction in another sign of Saturn (Aquarius) can lead to over commitment to social situations based on an idealistic perspective or a sense of forced responsibility. So be objective. All of the above is much more applicable to those individuals with important astrological positions at 17-19 degrees of the fixed signs as well as 17-19 degrees of all the water and fire signs.

Jupiter square Uranus at 12 Sagittarius/Pisces on January 22. Should be a period of heightened religious and philosophical tensions in the world and present challenges to the peace keepers of the world (nothing new here unfortunately, just more of the same!). If this at an important point in your horoscope, you may find some interesting challenges to your own belief system as well as the opportunity to exchange perspectives with others.

Mercury sextile Pluto at 28 Aquarius/Sagittarius on February 1. This is a good day for philosophical discussions and general social interchanges. Should this aspect be found in an important place in your chart, enjoy such sharing with groups of friends and people of like minds (even with people of different minds!).

Sun opposite Saturn at 21 Aquarius on February 10. This is quite challenging because the opposition takes place with mutual reception thus adding to the tension. Conflicts are likely within organizations and groups especially between heads of such organizations and their memberships. Such conflicts are not new to these groups as Saturn is retrograde. If this falls at a major point in your natal chart, look for challenges with authority figures, challenges to your own authority, discussions with father figures that may not be the easiest, and a temporary challenge to your own physical vitality and/or creative self-expression. This can be however, a very good time to bring a greater sense of definition to your goals and aspirations.

Mercury retrograde at 10 Pisces on February 14. OK—you know the story. It may be better to take care of things that are waiting for your attention rather than commit yourself to new projects during the retrograde period. In essence, finish what you have on your list before adding to that list. Expect delays both your own and from others. This is a good time to rethink things, especially with Mercury in the contemplative sign of the Fish.