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Horoscope:
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
JANUARY 2009
An intimate year begins on January 5th, when expansive Jupiter makes its annual move into a new sign. While 2008 was about relationships—both business and personal—2009 is about deepening the intimacy of your closest ties. It’s a more internal year, one where you’ll grow spiritually and emotionally.
On January 5th, Jupiter moves into Aquarius, your eighth house of joint ventures and deep bonding. If you met somebody special last year, you could decide to make it official. Marriage, pregnancy, shared property, or even just a sexual revolution could all be part of your 2009 adventures. The eighth house rules passion, so it’s a great time to spice up your love life and tune into your desires through dance, energy work, massage and other sensual exploration.
Financially, you could see large sums of money come in and out of your life. Jupiter is the planet of luck, and the eight house rules all investments (real estate, royalties, stocks) and large sums of money (debt, tax returns, credit cards). You may be tempted to spend, since Jupiter brings out our gambling instinct, so hang onto your natural Cancer thriftiness. Avoid doing anything on impulse, but don’t pinch those pennies too tightly.
If anyone can take advantage of the economic crisis, it’s you, Cancer. Invest in real estate during the downmarket, or buy stocks on the cheap. Avoid the temptation of get-rich-quick schemes; if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. At the same time, don’t be afraid to stretch out of your comfort zone and take a well-calculated risk.
In love matters, Venus enters Pisces on January 4th, your ninth house of travel and international affairs. You could meet someone very different from your usual type, perhaps from another culture or country. If you’re already partnered up, consider traveling or taking a course together—a little inspiration will bring exciting new energy to your love life.
A peak moment this month arrives at the January 11th full moon, which is in Cancer. Whatever’s been brewing or building for the last six months will come to a peak. It’s a time to step out of the shadows and speak out, be seen and heard. You’ve been working hard, and now you can harvest the fruits of your labor. It’s also a great time to step back and take a look at yourself—with the moon’s illumination, you’ll see things clearly.
If you’re into numerology, there’s also significance to the number 111. Some believe it signifies raised consciousness or a “gateway” to a higher energetic frequency. An epiphany could accompany this full moon, one that brings a moment of true enlightenment. (Check out our article at http://astrostyle.com/Scopes/Other_Scopes/1111.htm)
On the same day, communication planet Mercury goes retrograde (backward) for the rest of the month. Back up your computer in advance and think twice before you gossip or share private information. With the retrograde affecting your mysterious eighth house, you don’t want any top-secret data making its way into the wrong hands. A sexy someone from your past could also make an unexpected appearance. Proceed with caution, but you could enjoy a little reunion affair. If someone’s raising your trust alarm, investigate but don’t get paranoid. Sort out whether any jealousy is coming from your past or this situation.
On January 26, a solar eclipse falls in your eighth house, bringing a powerful new opening for intimacy and wealth to your life. Eclipses deliver exciting or surprising news. You could have a make-it-or-break it moment with someone close to you, or even hear news of a pregnancy. Since this is a new moon eclipse, you’re more likely to make a fresh start or be propelled forward.
Try not to make any rash moves unless necessary. With Mercury retrograde, it’s likely that you could have a communication breakdown that prevents you from thinking clearly. Emotions will run high, so wait a few days for the intensity to simmer down.