This month begins in Aquarius season, highlighting the power of individuality within the collective. However, a bold and powerful full moon in the opposite sign of Leo lights up the skies on Feb. 1, bringing everyone's authenticity and star power to the surface. It's time to take pride in who you are and let your confidence shine. Eccentric planet Uranus wraps up its retrograde two days later, making shockwaves of inspiration easier to access.
Caltrans announced it's shortening its carpool hours along Highway 101 in Marin and Sonoma counties after months of complaints from frustrated commuters. The hours will now be from 6 to 9 am and 3 to 6:30 pm Monday through Friday, but commuters don't think the change is significant enough to reduce traffic congestion. [Press Democrat] A fight broke out after a basketball game between Piedmont and San Leandro high schools Friday night after two students bumped into each other.
I was thirty-eight years old the first time I stopped performing at Chinese New Year dinner. Not dramatically-I didn't stand up and deliver a monologue about authenticity or announce that I was done pretending. I just stopped smiling when I wasn't amused. I stopped nodding when I disagreed. I stopped telling my aunt that her unsolicited career advice was helpful when it wasn't. I stopped pretending that the version of me sitting at that table was the real one.
The moon spends the day in fiery Aries, giving emotions a feisty and impulsive edge. Don't overthink it today - just do it - and if you need to get anything serious accomplished, doing so in the morning is your best bet. You may want to rein in your actions and reactions just a little during the afternoon, as a square-off with excess-loving Jupiter could exaggerate your intentions, for better or worse.
Let go of what no longer serves you. A subtle vibe shift is underway as turbulent Uranus stations direct in steady Taurus, ending its five-month retrograde. The surge of new energy and activity may disrupt the comfort you've grown accustomed to. But unexpected detours are proving that life has a lot more to offer. Don't let what's good enough keep you from what could be great.
