Astrology Calendar

The last day of 2008 is a wow for many reasons. As mentioned in yesterday's calendar entry, the Moon unites with Neptune in Aquarius (1:32AM PST) while Mercury unites with Jupiter in Capricorn (3:41AM PST). Amazing dreams and visions can manifest anytime the lunar orb unites with far-out Neptune.
The Mercury-Jupiter conjunction is a fantastic boost for communications, literary efforts, publishing, journalism and educational matters. When the clock strikes 10:09AM PST, Saturn makes its station at 22 degrees of Virgo and begins a reversal that lasts until May 16, 2009.
Saturn themes -- hard work, discipline, leadership, executive authority, structure, form, right timing, logic, chronic problems, worry, stress and fear -- are accentuated today and into the New Year. Avoid pessimistic thinking like the plague. On the other hand, reason and common sense can help you to stay focused on the higher path ahead. Keep striving to be successful in your primary career work. The 10:09AM PST moment is also when Mars makes a frictional, 45-degree link to Chiron. Get back on the exercise track.
Reinforce your creative and artistic talents when the Moon makes its monthly union with Venus in Aquarius (10:35AM PST). While a Moon-Venus conjunction on any New Year's Eve day can be a joyous occasion, this one begins a void lunar cycle that lasts until 4:28PM PST (when the Moon enters watery Pisces). Avoid making key decisions during this nearly 6-hour uncertainty zone.
Juno does trine Saturn (3:42PM PST) during the void cycle and a Juno-Saturn rapport like this can help bolster relationship bonds. However, your main job is to enter the Pisces Moon transit (4:28PM PST) with as much clarity and imaginative power as possible. The universe gives loving partners a wonderful boost since Venus parallels Juno (5:55PM PST).
This jubilant alignment -- which particularly enhances feelings, emotions and the search for beauty, charm and elegance -- pulls you into a positive orbit overnight. Make a toast to world peace and goodwill being shared by all while you dance away the old year's blues under the aegis of foot-tapping Pisces.