January Forecast

The practice of Yoga and Astrology (Jyotish) has been linked together for hundreds of years. In this column we will look at the month ahead astrologically and see what we can learn about our yoga practices, life choices, and how to align and connect ourselves to the cosmic cycles.

This monthly column uses the science of Vedic Astrology (which differs from Western astrology in reckoning the sign position of the planets) as it gives the best results for people on a yogic or spiritual journey. The highlights below reflect the Vedic Astrology sign positions for this month.
    

Planetary Highlights

MOON
January 9, 3:03 AM FULL MOON
January 23, 1:39 AM NEW MOON

MARS
Goes Retrograde January 23

MERCURY
Enters Capricorn January 24This month:

The Capricorn Sun Person
If you were born between January 14 and February 14, you are a Capricorn Sun according to Vedic Astrology. People with the Sun in Capricorn are intelligent and may have great ideas but don't like to be rushed. "Slow but sure" is an accurate description. They are capable in business and generally good with math. They are extremely independent, like to rely on their own ways of doing things and do not like to be told what to do. These are not the most optimistic people in the world and often are interested in philosophical concepts beyond the here and now. These people may get into important positions by perseverance, or may have associates that are in elevated positions. They are honest, compassionate towards others, have a sharp sense of humor and are not generally loud or boisterous-- indeed, usually quite the opposite.

The Capricorn Yogi
The Capricorn Sun Yogi is practical, responsible, patient and hardworking about their yoga practice.  Sometimes they may also be a little overly cautious or rigid about their relationship to yoga. They enjoy a disciplined yoga practice that allows for steady achievement through hard work. They do need to watch for an inability to change a yoga routine or try something differently. Occasionally, they may put obstacles in front of themselves that prevent them from progressing in their practice. If they teach yoga, they do need to be extra considerate of their students’ feelings and realize that not everyone will be as hard-working as they like to be.

Mars Goes Retrograde
With a Mars retrograde on the 23rd, it becomes easier to internalize our passions and drives. Much success can be made with the practices of yoga that take us deeper inside.

Mercury Enters Capricorn
On January 24th, Mercury joins the Sun in Capricorn.  This may give us all a good dose of practicality and earthiness in our thinking.  Plan for material success, do the numbers and create a structure to move forward!

Venus in Aquarius
Venus spends January in Aquarius.  Love may be more easily expressed toward all humankind than toward a specific individual.  Unconventional relationships will prosper, and you may find that everyone is looking for a little more freedom in their affairs.