These days much is happening in the skies. Many unique astrological configurations, all taking part together, like a traffic jam of the stars, but a good one, with which we begin 2018.

The Sun, Venus and Pluto are all in conjunction these days. This is a time of emotional extremes, but together with that there is an opportunity for an emotional metamorphosis. This is the time to work in an aware way (the Sun) on our emotional patterns (Venus) in order to pull out the unwanted ones by the roots (Pluto). This is a time to get rid of those obsessions, fears and emotions that take us down.

Mercury, planet of thinking, is in alignment to the Center of the Galaxy these days. And this means that the mental realms also hold much significant opportunities these days. This is the time to gain a wider perspective, and a broader way of thinking. This is a time of mental clarity which will allow us to look far into the future and to keep in mind the higher things and the higher purpose.

Mars and Jupiter, the father and son, are also in conjunction these days. Jupiter’s positive power charges our ability to do (Mars) and allows us a huge wave of energy. This is a time for doing things, charging ahead with our projects and actualizing our visions. This is a time of passion and the ability to do.

And last, but not least, are Uranus and Pallas Athena – the two rebels of the chart, which are also in conjunction these days, reminding us not to stay put, and allowing us to step out of our own boxes in these most extraordinary times of change…