Astrology Brief for January 3, 2026: A Full Moon in Cancer

03 Saturday Jan 2026

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“All the knowledge I possess everyone else can acquire, but my heart is all my own.” – Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Occurring today is the first Full Moon of 2026, at 13 degrees of nurturing Cancer (5:03 am), which puts a potential spotlight on honoring/integrating our need for emotional security and safety around us while simultaneously pursuing our external drives or worldly ambitions (Capricorn).

Today’s Cancer Moon opposes the Sun, Venus, and Mars all deposited in persevering, strategic Capricorn.

As Full Moons coincide with culminations/turning points, this lunation may shed a light on what it is that we truly value and want in our lives (Venus) and what actions (Mars) we are willing to take to acquire it.

“Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion.” – Simon Sinek

We may also want to wait a few days before acting upon any of the fresh awarenesses that may arise during this Full Moon in order to give them time to settle.

*All times EST

Breaking News:

The U.S. captured and extracted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a military and law-enforcement operation early Saturday (today), according to President Trump. Maduro’s capture comes after months of U.S. pressure on his regime, including the seizure of oil tankers off Venezuela’s coast, aerial attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats and a CIA strike inside the country. Venezuela called the attack an act of U.S. military aggression against its capital as well as in the states of Miranda, La Guaira and Aragua. (Wall Street Journal)

Astrologically, in addition to the Full Moon today, the authoritative Sun (denoting power or leadership) and warrior Mars (which governs the military) are nearing an exact conjunction (perfecting on January 9). Conjunctions signify new beginnings.

Sun-Mars aspects are commonly regarded as highly charged in nature and are often synonymous with, among other things, direct confrontations, feeling an increased sense of confidence, taking fearless/courageous actions, a propensity for acting swiftly without delay.

The sign of Capricorn is also associated with positions of power or top leadership, and it rules government.

Of course, the big question on many of our minds now: what comes next?

Today’s Birthdays: American Quaker, abolitionist, and women’s right activist, Lucretia Mott (1793 – 1880); British author J.R.R. Tolkien (1892 – 1973) whose works include The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He once wrote:

“All that is gold does not glitter; not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither; deep roots are not reached by the frost.”

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Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

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https://www.onthisday.com/today/birthdays.php

Photo by Joonas kääriäinen: https://www.pexels.com/photo/clouds-under-full-moon-239107/

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/work-life-balance

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/emotions

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Astrology January 1, 2026: Happy New Year! Mercury Squares Neptune

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“And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been” – Rainer Maria Rilke

On this very first day of 2026, we are treated to mental Mercury, in scholarly Sagittarius, exactly square to transcendent Neptune in Pisces (8:33 am) – suggesting an honorable, noble search for deeper meaning now could potentially get hijacked by a few tempting, time-consuming rabbit holes savagely dotting our, otherwise, inspired path. 🙂

Probably also not very helpful that we have the Waxing Moon deposited in ever curious, scattering Gemini, which Mercury rules!

Astrologically, Mercury-Neptune pairings are often described, on the shadow side, as foggier periods cerebrally, when we may be muddling through intimidating gaps of information/misinformation. Even outright deception or lies!

On a cheerier, more redemptive note, however, Mercury-Neptune aspects are also equated with perceived surges in imagination, creativity, sensitivity and compassion. Our nocturnal dreams may also be especially vivid now.

Later in the day, the winged messenger Mercury exits outgoing Sagittarius to take up a three-week occupancy in the more worldly-ambitious, practical, subdued sign of Capricorn (4:11 pm), joining the Sun, Venus, and Mars already stationed there.

This placement of Mercury, in persevering Capricorn, ideally helps us to make our dreams and goals a reality by fostering a more step-by-step approach in relation to our thoughts and ideas. It is also associated with a more guarded/circumspect communication style. Some cynicism/crustiness may also be thrown into the mix, for good measure!

“Every ounce of my cynicism is supported by historical precedent.” – Glen Cook, Shadow Games

*All times EST

On This Day in History: On January 1,1818, Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” or, “The Modern Prometheus,” is published anonymously by the small London publishing house of Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor, & Jones.

One of the best-known works of English literature, Shelley was only eighteen years old when she began writing the Gothic novel, completing it at age 20.

Astrologically on the publication date, there was a stellium of planets (Uranus, Venus, Neptune, and Jupiter) conjunct in master story-teller Sagittarius, the sign which also rules publishing. Transformational Pluto in Pisces was additionally squaring this lineup; Pluto is associated with, among other things, darker themes and issues of power or control.

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Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

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Photo by Tobias Bjørkli: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-standing-on-a-rock-near-snow-covered-land-1853354/

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/cynicism

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/new-beginnings/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenstein

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Astrology December 29, 2025: The Grounding Taurus Moon

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“Exploring consciousness means expanding our vision, but it also means honoring the ground beneath our feet. The vast and the ordinary are not opposites. They are partners.” – Donna Goddard

On this last Monday of 2025, Waxing Luna shifts from trailblazing Aries to anchoring Taurus (6:57 am) as our focus becomes more practical/security-minded, with the sign of the bull governing, among other things, money and possessions. The Moon will remain in Taurus until New Year’s Eve morning.

The Taurus energy is also a nice match for the present heavenly lineup in tradition-minded Capricorn, which includes the Sun, Venus, Mars, and Vesta; Juno – representing our attitude towards relationships – also enters the dutiful sign of the goat, this morning (9:34 am).

Additionally, motivating Mars is in easy aspect to the Lunar Nodes today suggesting an opportunity to more effortlessly align with our desires and purpose.

The fiery red planet is also viewed to be exalted in Capricorn, in part, because its perceived assertiveness is thought to combine well with Capricorn’s reputation for discipline.

Meanwhile, Luna also forms a square to purging Pluto in Aquarius (11:24 am), perhaps underscoring the notion that sometimes, in order for us to have more, we have to let go!

Too, this aspect should serve as a boon for those of us who are now fully encapsulated in assorted year-end decluttering projects. 🙂

Psychology Today recently ran an article that stated decluttering and organizing our space can actually help to lower the levels of the stress hormone cortisol in our bodies by promoting a sense of calm and well-being.

*All times EST

In the news: The precious metal silver topped $80 for the first time ever, in overnight trading, before reversing course and falling more than 3% today. Silver is up more than 155% year to date, after starting 2025 just above $20 per ounce (CNBC). Some regard silver as a good hedge against inflation, although its price performance, over the years, has been inconsistent here. About half of all silver is used in industrial production.

In astrology, silver is ruled by Cancer and, of course, expansive, abundant Jupiter has been hanging out in that sign since early June of this year. Of course, while Jupiter’s placement in Cancer doesn’t necessarily translate to causation, it’s kind of fun to watch to see how it all plays out.

Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

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https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/266549547-consciousness-rising

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Astrology December 28, 2025: Waxing Gibbous Aries Moon

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“What is imperative is to keep the momentum going. The difference between success and failure is very thin. The urge to win must be like a hunger inside you.” – Avijeet Das

With emotional Luna in her Waxing Gibbous phase and darting through athletic, fiery Aries, we may be feeling a rush of momentum now to get things done as we head towards the Cancer Full Moon on January 3rd.

This is an excellent time to take initiative, act independently, be courageous, while also taking steps/actions to safeguard our own interests or security (Luna square Jupiter, 4:59 pm).

The Moon’s monthly conjunction with Chiron (6:26 pm) also allows us the opportunity to embrace our vulnerabilities or advocate for those whose voices we don’t often hear.

Additionally, Luna’s trine to communicator Mercury in Sagittarius (9:13 pm) ignites idealistic ideas and the chance for open dialogue.

*All times EST

On This Day in History: On December 28, 1981, Elizabeth Jordan Carr was born in Norfolk, Virginia, becoming the first American test-tube baby. Her birth marked a significant advancement in reproductive technology, offering hope to countless couples struggling with infertility. The successful use of in vitro fertilization (IVF) paved the way for future developments in assisted reproductive techniques. (Wikipedia)

Interestingly enough, expansive Jupiter, associated with broadening our horizons and understanding, was in Scorpio at 5 degrees, at the time of Carr’s birth – the astrological sign that governs reproduction. Jupiter was also applying to an exact waning sextile to the life-giving Sun at 6 degrees of Capricorn. Sun-Jupiter aspects are often perceived to be lucky or advantageous in nature and bode well for learning, growth, and experimentation.

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Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well! I’m also looking forward to being back with you here on a more regular basis (keeping fingers crossed!).

Patrice Thompson

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Photo by Christina Petsos: https://www.pexels.com/photo/christmas-decorations-outside-of-rockefeller-center-19712197/

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/momentum?page=2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Jordan_Carr

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Astrology April 1, 2025: Venus Conjuncts North Node in Pisces

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“Your soul knows the geography of your destiny.” – John O’Donohue

April kicks off with relationship Venus Rx conjunct the futuristic North Node in Pisces, ideally aiding us in the forging or re-forging of ties/situations/outlets that may more seamlessly point us in the direction of our soul’s growth. There may also be greater ability to smooth over frictions, show empathy, express our creativity.

Meanwhile, Luna is now in her Waxing Crescent Phase in grounding Taurus (until 4:26 pm), emitting 15% illumination; the right edge of the Moon is all that’s visible to the naked eye.

Too, Luna is quite busy today forming several aspects. It’s wrap up passage through the sign of the bull favors, among other things, consolidating our efforts, including firming up elements of our financial/material world, as best we can. Remember: “Liberation Day” is tomorrow, April 2nd! 🙂

Additionally, Luna’s monthly conjunction with game changing Uranus (7:56 am), may suddenly jolt us into wanting to add something new or exciting to our daily routines or at least may entice us to see things from a fresh perspective.

The Moon’s late day ingress into curious Gemini (4:26 pm), may power up our intuition with its nice sextile aspect to Neptune (4:34 pm), while its flowing trine to mysterious Pluto may find us eager to channel our inner detective.

“There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact.” – Arthur Conan Doyle, The Boscombe Valley Mystery – A Sherlock Holmes Short Story. 

*All times EDT.

On This Day in History: On April 1, 1826, American inventor Samuel Morey is issued the first U.S. patent for an internal-combustion engine, which he calls a “Gas or Vapor Engine.”

Astrologically, that day, there was a stellium in trailblazing Aries (Pluto, Sun, Venus, and Chiron) while energizing Mars, Aries ruler, was retrograde in transformative Scorpio and sextile (2 degrees) to innovative Uranus in achievement-oriented Capricorn. Mars-Uranus influences often figure prominently with respect to spawning inventions or breakthroughs.

Samuel Morey was also a pioneer in steamships who racked up a total of 20 patents.

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Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

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Source Notes:

https://www.moongiant.com/phase/today/

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Morey

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/sherlock-holmes

https://www.onthisday.com/events/apri

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Astrology March 30, 2025: Neptune Enters Aries

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“More smiling, less worrying. More compassion, less judgment. More blessed, less stressed. More love, less hate.” – Roy T. Bennett

Neptune enters Aries (7:59 am) –

First off, Neptune, the coldest planet in the Solar System (with an average temperature of minus 392 F), will only be making a test-run of Aries now to show us a quick, general layout of the land. In late October, it will re-enter Pisces, for three months, before moving back into the sign of the ram, late January of 2026, where it will continue to chill until early 2039.

Neptune symbolizes, among other things, idealism, compassion, spirituality, and dreams. It’s also linked to creativity and imagination. On the flip side, it rules delusion, deceit, and addiction.

Aries, meanwhile – the first sign of the zodiac – is tied with self-identity, assertiveness, fresh starts, and competitiveness. It’s also associated with the defense world i.e. the military-industrial complex (a term reportedly first coined by Malcolm Moos, a speechwriter for US President Dwight D. Eisenhower who used the phrase in his farewell address in January of 1961).

Briefly, it could be that Neptune’s ingress into action-oriented Aries might, among other things, inspire us to lean more into our faith, idealism, or creativity, in carving out new beginnings for ourselves. At the same time – on the shadow side – we may need to be more cognizant of being too immersed in “flights of fancy” or believing or putting forth narratives about ourselves that are untrue or self-sabotaging.

“To thine own self be true.” – William Shakespeare

*All times EDT.

On This Day in History: On March 30, 1867, the United States buys Alaska from Russia for $7,200,000 (109 million in 2018 dollars), roughly 2 cents an acre. The acquisition – the brainchild of US Secretary of State William Seward – was referred to as “Seward’s Folly” as some opponents felt that the purchase was “useless land.” Kind of like how the Louisiana Purchase was originally viewed by those who were opposed to it.

Astrologically, the empowering Sun at the time was applying (three degrees) to an exact conjunction with visionary Neptune in pioneering Aries.  The planetary ruler of Aries – energizer Mars – was also deposited in security-minded Cancer (where it is today). Cancer rules, among other things, land and real estate, as well as home and family. Additionally, money maven Venus and expansive Jupiter, the two benefic planets, were in a one-degree conjunction in futuristic Aquarius, an alignment that is often deemed very fortuitous.

“Seward’s Folly? Alaska’s riches have proven its wisdom.” – Mark Twain

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Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

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Neptune Statue Photo by Djordje on pexels.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Purchase

https://www.onthisday.com/events/march/30

Bennett quote: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/spirituality

Facts on Neptune from littleastronomy.com

https://www.britannica.com/topic/military-industrial-complex

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Astrology March 27, 2025: Venus Retrograde Conjuncts Neptune in Pisces

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“The avoidance of taxes is the only intellectual pursuit that still carries any reward.” – John Maynard

Not sure if even billionaire Oprah Winfrey will ever be able to give away any more free cars to her fans, in wake of President Trump’s oval office announcement, late yesterday, that all automobiles (and auto parts) not made in the U.S. will soon be charged 25% tariffs.

Fortunately, though, there’s also some good news on the horizon now: The generous, benevolent Universe has seemingly decided to act promptly and swiftly to soften the blow for the masses here, by kindly awarding free halos today, duty-free, to all interested parties – while supplies last. 🙂

Of course, once we have the halos in hand, hopefully the accompanying angel wings will soon follow, so troubling our pretty heads about any future transportation needs will likely be but a vestige of the past – unless we maybe fall from grace or something. Which could very well happen!

(Think all this daily, incessant tariff talk is driving a lot of us batty!) 

Astrologically speaking, today does feel a bit like an ephemeral, out-of-body experience. The Waning Crescent Moon – which is now 27.48 days old since the last New Moon – is sequestered in dissolving, transcending Pisces, emitting only 5% illumination as seen from earth (an excellent time to see the features of the Moon’s surface with a telescope or binoculars).

With Luna in Pisces – the last sign of the zodiac – we are usually naturally primed for releasing or letting go what is no longer serving us. Especially now, since we also have to hurry up and get ready for the New Moon Eclipse, in start-me-up Aries, on the 29th.

Luna in Pisces is excellent for self-reflection, meditation, performing random acts of kindness. A great time to maybe disconnect from technology, for a while, to re-order our disheveled worlds.

Meanwhile, lovable Venus Rx exits Aries and also shifts into Pisces this morning (4:41 am), conjuncting imaginative Neptune, shortly thereafter (9:13 am). This is often a very dreamy, highly creative, sensitizing influence that is sometimes linked to the arrival of a magical, fairy tale romance. Too, we had this same aspect on February 1st so it could be that we are sifting through or re-evaluating now whatever may have started then to determine whether or not we did, indeed, kiss a real prince – or just another frog.

Sometimes, too, we have to be extra careful with Venus-Neptune influences as often we are looking through the proverbial rose-colored glasses, at this time – just seeing what we want to see and pitching the rest. Although occasionally this strategy does work (I met both of my husbands under Venus-Neptune aspects).

“I am in you and you in me, mutual in divine (Neptunian) love. – William Blake

*All times EDT

Born On This Day: German physicist, Wilhelm Rontgen, who discovered X-rays, in 1901 in Lennep, Rhine Province.

“If the hand be held between the discharge-tube and the screen, and the darker shadow of the bones is seen within the slightly dark-shadow image of the hand itself, for brevity’s sake I shall use the expression ‘rays’; and to distinguish them from others of this name I will call them X-rays.” – Wilhelm Rontgen

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Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

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Moon info: https://www.moongiant.com/phase/today/

https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/romantic-quotes

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https://www.onthisday.com/birthdays/march/27

https://www.inspiringquotes.us/author/2206-wilhelm-rontgen

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Astrology March 25, 2025: Mercury Retrograde Sextiles Pluto

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“Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.” – Aldous Huxley

Attention all self-styled truth seekers, onion peelers, news and information junkies, closeted Sherlock Holmes’ wannabees: the ever-bewildering Universe, undoubtedly, has all your collective backs today!

The highly distinguished factfinder/award-winning reporter Mercury retrograde, presently deposited in let me always be first on the scene Aries, has been dutifully dispatched to the drab digs of dwarf planet Pluto, in oddball Aquarius, where the temperature averages -387F (-232C).

Needless to say, this is exactly where Pluto, the “chilling,” enigmatic spy chief – who also doubles in its spare time as the symbolic ruler of our cryptic subconscious – characteristically likes the thermostat set, as it’s the absolute perfect environment to conduct its many various classified surveillance operations as no one with any measure of common sense would care to hang out there for very long.

Mercury-Pluto aspects typically fuel our investigative impulses/instincts and, before long, we can quickly become like the proverbial dog with a bone and just can’t quit – often resulting in, among other things, untruths or hidden motives being ferreted out, ancient or closely guarded secrets, solved or revealed.

Generally, too, it can be a great time to go deeper with a subject, especially regarding something we love or are otherwise fascinated by.

On another level, with Mercury governing speech and communication and Pluto’s more intense ray often synonymous with going to extremes or showcasing shock-jock type drama, it may become easier for our attention to become quickly captivated or glued to something we hear or read now, that we maybe can’t quite believe or are taken aback by. We may also personally be seeking more control (or manipulation) over others, at this time, or at least desiring to be seen or regarded as a person of persuasion.

“Character may also be called the most effective means of persuasion.” – Aristotle

This is actually Mercury’s second recent “sextile” rendezvous with Pluto, due to its retrograde phase. The first visit was on March 5th and the last one will be on April 20th. It could be that, today, we are taking a second look at what we may have unearthed, learned, or decided, during the first go-round.

*All times EDT.

Born On This Day: American singer of gospel, soul and rhythm and blues music, Aretha Franklin, in Memphis, Tennessee in 1942. Billed as “The Queen of Soul” by the end of the 1960s.

“It’s the rough side of the mountain that’s the easiest to climb; the smooth side doesn’t have anything for you to hang on to.” – Aretha Franklin

Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

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https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/212647.Aretha_Franklin

Aldous Huxley quote: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/search?q=truth

Aretha Franklin: https://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Franklin%2C_Aretha

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Astrology March 24, 2025: Sun Conjuncts Mercury Retrograde

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“There are very few human beings who receive the truth, complete and staggering, by instant illumination. Most of them acquire it fragment by fragment, on a small scale, by successive developments, cellularly, like a laborious mosaic.” – Anais Nin

Sun Conjuncts Mercury Rx in enterprising Aries (3:48 pm) – Thinker Mercury is now officially at the mid-point of its “mulling over,” backstepping retrograde phase. Which means that the empowering Sun, once again, has seemingly – and most graciously, indeed – opted to intervene and restore, at least temporarily today, some semblance of full cognitive power/wattage/clarity to the delicate psyche of the Winged Messenger/Commerce Secretary so that it no longer has to fumble through, or re-evaluate or reconsider its most recent spate of head-scratching or knee-jerking ideas, proposals, strategies, etc., presumably guided only by a lowly flashlight with waning batteries.

Of course, the big dream here, is that this perceived increased dosage of scintillating clarity or illumination, that the Sun is generously bestowing upon Mercury now, will also copiously trickle down to each one of us so that we may ideally be able to arrive at a better understanding or grasp of what seismic or even pint-sized moves we may want to make once Mercury emerges victorious and refreshed from its retro phase on April 7th (or its shadow on April 14th).

Today’s inferior conjunction of the Sun and Mercury is also thought to be a more beneficial period for doing research or perhaps for partaking in riveting conversations or discussions, with our words potentially packing more of a punch at this time.

The 4th quarter Moon also shifts into progressive, inventive Aquarius from business-minded Capricorn, later this morning (11:25 am).

*All times EDT

Born On This Day: Hungarian-American magician, Harry Houdini, in Budapest, Hungary, in 1874. Houdini was known as the “world’s greatest escape artist” (he also had his athletic Mars in Taurus in an out-of-sign conjunction with escapist/illusionist Neptune in pioneering Aries).

Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

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https://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Houdini%2C_Harry

Anais Nin Quote – https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/anais-nin-quotes

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Astrology March 23, 2025: Sun Sextiles Pluto

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Cosmic Weather:

Sun in Aries sextiles Pluto in Aquarius (3:32 pm EDT) – Entices us to go below the surface of things in an attempt to identify root causes. In the process, we may find ourselves journeying down a new path that feels fairly compelling or transforming. Shedding, purging, or recycling activities may advance to the forefront now as we ardently seek out some measure of personal renewal.

“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” – Michelangelo

Too, we may also glean a better understanding, at this time, of our particular place in the collective and the kind of unique contribution that we may be able to make to it.

Born Today: Social philosopher, psychoanalyst, and author, Erich Fromm, in Munich Germany on March 23, 1900.

“Man’s main task is to give birth to himself.” – Erich Fromm

Hope it’s a good one! Please be safe and well.

Patrice Thompson

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