This Full Moon in Leo will occur Tuesday, February 7 at 4:54 pm Eastern (9:54 pm GMT) at 18 degrees. Full Moons represent the culmination of those things that were begun with the New Moon (in this case the January 23 New Moon in Aquarius, which found us focusing on our friendships, relationships, and the well being of those around us). The Leo Full Moon opposes the Sun in Aquarius; we are reminded to check ourselves in the progress we made towards our goals set during the Aquarius New Moon. Have we been doing things to benefit others? Have we infused a little extra light and love into our relationships? Watch out, however, as that fiery Leo energy may have us wanting a pat on the back

Mars is the planet of energy, power, and assertion, and now that it is in retrograde motion (beginning Monday, January 23, 2012, it will be retrograde until April 13, 2012) we will spend the next few months examining our personal energy, how we are spending it and whether we have too much or not enough. Because Mars is in Virgo during its retrograde motion, this time will also be spent paying rapt attention to detail, with the analytic Virgo energy adding an element of meticulousness to our reflection. Mars also goes retrograde the same day as the New Moon in Aquarius, Retrograde periods don’t have to be scary (as I’ve often extolled about periods of Mercury retrograde); instead,

The New Moon in Aquarius will occur at 2:39 am EST on Monday, January 23, 2012 (7:39 am GMT), at 3 degrees. New moons signify a new cycle, new beginnings, and rebirth. This New Moon, along with the Sun (also in Aquarius) will highlight the airy Aquarian qualities of being progressive and unconventional, as well as eleventh house themes of friendships and relationships. This Aquarius New Moon period is the perfect time to highlight your relationships, making them stronger and brighter. Add a sense of optimism and light to yourself and those around you.

Aquarius, The Water Bearer January 20 to February 18 Modality: Fixed Element: Air Ruler: Uranus Keywords: Unconventional, original, progressive, intellectual, compassionate, stubborn, isolated As an Aquarius you are an enigmatic puzzle, a mix of the old and the new and of friendly and aloof. You are noted for your independence and strong will, but you are also stubborn (being a fixed sign). Aquarius is the sign of the humanitarian, and you are generous with your time and money when helping others. You are also a communicator, being an air sign, though you do like your independence from others as well. You are intellectual, intuitive, and insightful. The universal sign of