Astrology & Tarot Today
January 8, 2022
Moon Phase
First Quarter in Aries
Aspects
Venus perihelion (1:22am PST)
Moon sextile Mercury (11:37am PST)
Sun conjunct Venus (4:47pm PST)
Moon sextile Saturn (9:26pm PST)
Tarot Card of the Day
Knight of Pentacles
Astrology
What a day ahead! Today we have a powerful planetary aspect with Venus perihelion (1:22am PST), which means that it is at a point in its’ orbit that is closest to the Sun. In this dynamic, we can expect that Venus’s qualities will be brightly illuminated, particularly in our romantic inclinations and pleasurable pursuits. We can find pleasure in many things, from art to food to sex. The Sun’s influence represents our identity and consciousness. Enjoy the Sun’s illumination on these aspects of your personality today. (If you know the placement of Venus in your birth chart, you can work with the characteristics of the house in which it resides. If you’d like help with this, you can email me at mindlife.academy@gmail.com to book a consultation).
Moon sextile Mercury (11:37am PST) indicates harmony and cooperation between these two planets. We can expect an increased ability to communicate our needs in any form of communication, whether in person, or via text, email, or phone call. There is an analytical aspect to Mercury’s influence, so it is a good time to be playful and curious about your emotions and why you respond to certain situations as you do. What triggers you? How can you work with that discomfort? In this process of dissection and understanding, you can transform your nervous system response and cut the energetic cords you’ve attached to the event or person that caused the unhealthy response in the first place. Clarity is the first step for releasing and healing old wounds.
As the day progresses, the Sun is conjunct Venus (4:47pm PST), which only means that these two planets have distanced themselves by just a few degrees. You can expect the same influence as the perihelion dynamic detailed above throughout the day today.
Moon sextile Saturn (9:26pm PST) introduces a more serious and disciplined vibe to our evening. Perhaps we are contemplating new projects or streams of income. It will be a good time to tap into our emotions with regard to our goals that we’ve set financially or in major life decisions that we’ve been mulling over for awhile. It’s good to be in the contemplative stage and be thoughtful before following through with a life changing decision. Stay here for as long as you need, and wait for the support of a more ambitious planet to help you take the leap.
Tarot Card of the Day
The Knight of Pentacles reminds us of that powerful foundation we have within ourselves when we honor and listen to the authority figure within us. We can honor this aspect of ourselves when we connect with nature and our bodies. Take time to nurture yourself with fresh water and lemon to detoxify your liver first thing in the morning. If you live in winter regions, emphasize root vegetables, particularly reds and oranges. These will help strengthen your root and sacral chakras. Feel your stable roots support you as you begin this new year. You can achieve your goals with perseverance and thoughtful action.
Have a great day!
