Astro News with Maria Shaw Lawson

Astro News

By Maria Shaw Lawson

Venus is moving forward on the 31st...it has been retrograde since December 21st and many of you have been thinking and reconsidering your relationships, both personal and professional and also some of you may have had money problems or concerns. Many relationships have ended these past five weeks and others have been really challenged. This aspect ends this week. When Venus moves forward, it will help your money matters move forward too and relationships have a chance to get back on track. If life has been feeling stagnant, it will start to move ahead. The signs most affected are Capricorn, Cancer, Aries and Libra.


But next up.... starting February 7th we have mercury retrograde that will last three weeks. This is a very challenging one in regards to computers. So be sure to back up computer files now. Do not make any big plans, sign contracts or start anything new until after the 27th or there will be tons of challenges or plans may simply not work out.


The New Moon on January 30th is at 4:39p.m. Eastern time is in the sign of Aquarius. New moons are great for starting new things like diets, jobs, relationships, etc. So you have a small window between then and February 7th to get plans activated.


I am going to make a prediction here looking ahead to Valentine's Day. We have a full moon in Leo that day which will be a great time for romance and love. People will be feeling generous and romantic.

However on Valentine's Day, Venus will be in stoic Capricorn. Cosmic forces point to betrayal from a woman in your life. These could be interpreted the closer we get to the full moon, as unexpected break ups, betrayals from women friends, bosses, lovers, wives and more. Venus rules love but it also rules what we value and our money so women employers play a role in my prediction too. Not every woman you know will betray you but be forewarned that the closer we get to Valentine's Day, this cosmic influence becomes stronger. If you do have an unexpected break up or a woman fires you or a friend is backstabbing you, understand that the Universe is making way for someone more honest, truthful and good to come into your life.


I also want to share what's going on this week. Try to accomplish as much as you can Wednesday during the earlier hours when the moon is in Capricorn, which is great for organizing things but after 11:30a.m. est. we have an all day moon void and things do not move quickly or at all. Moon voids are not good for tasks at hand. They are better for chilling out and taking it easy. As I've been posting on my FB fan page, this is a stressful week. There's been a lot coming at you for a while. Give yourself a break and be extra patient and kind with others too. Something important happens Wednesday that gets your attention, gets you to change course or think differently. Being upset actually motivates you to do something. If there are delays, there's a reason for them, even if you don't understand this at the time. By Thursday, you will feel more productive and have more clarity.

On Friday night the Moon moves into Pisces so your dreams will be very vivid this weekend. Write them down. It will be a busy weekend. However you much watch what you say to people as there is some miscommunication and misunderstandings due to other cosmic energy. Those words can sting! Saturday is one of the nicest days coming and would be a great time to spend it on your pet project and just chill out.

I predicted the bad weather and the frigid temps last month for this week and I also told you the first part of February would go down in the record books with bone chilling and dangerous temps. Please know the week ahead will continue to be very cold and if you can, check in your elderly friends and relatives. Make sure your pets are inside the house or the barn where its warm or toasty.