In 2012, the way we look at our lives, our culture and society is changing. It's as if we will experience a "wake up" call. We are seeing and BELIEVING that we create the world we live in. It is our perceptions and thoughts that create what we manifest. This shift in consciousness started a while back but in 2012, we see how this shift in perception will affect the entire world. The process will take another four years. But please be prepared and understand that everything you think, feel, do and act on, has an effect on this planet. We are ONE.

January 2012 begins this massive adjustment to a new way of thinking and perceiving. Mars in Virgo will move backwards until mid April. Mars is the god of war and in the sign of Virgo, we "analyze" just as Virgo does. We will analyze our past. We understand that old methods no longer serve our purpose. We will analyze our future and make decisions based on our new spiritual ideals.

In January, the decisions we make about our lives, chart a course for us that lays a foundation for the entire year. Many of us will be making decisions regarding our financial future. Some will finally open a business. Other people may move to create a better quality of life in a new area.

The Full Moon on January 9th is in Cancer (home and family) while the Sun is in Capricorn (work) and Saturn is in Libra (sign of balance). I just received a one-question email reading request from an Aries who asked if she would be able to balance her professional and personal life this year. This is something we all will be coping with.

When Mars goes retrograde on January 23, we will rethink our life's goals and our future plans. However, it is not a good time to start new projects until after April 13th. For these twelve weeks January 23rd – April 13th, you should be only be PLANNING long term goals you want to accomplish the next two years. Long-term goals with specific steps in mind are best. If you plan to open a business in the future, do strategic planning between now and April. Ask yourself what you really want to do and where you really want to be. Mars retrograde in Virgo will offer you insight to do this. Use this time wisely to plan.

If you have no clue as to what you want to do, then mars retrograde give you 12 weeks to gain some insight. Things may just cross your path and new ideas may emerge.

There is always a challenge with Mars Retrograde and for many people it may bring frustration and anger issues to the surface. Whatever hurt or anger has been set aside, now it comes up. This happens so you can look for resolutions and healing.

What do you need to feel more comfortable and secure? Since Cancer is the sign that nurtures and protects, and because full Moons heighten emotions, this is an ideal time to tend to personal needs as well as family concerns. The Sun is in Capricorn, Cancer's opposite sign, reminding you to make sure you maintain a healthy balance between your career and home life. Use this time to tune into your feelings: In the days following the full Moon, but before the next new Moon, be sure to sketch out any changes that will make you feel more comfortable


What happens at the full Moon?:

The Full Moon is a culmination, a peak, and many people notice a spike in exuberance and activity at this time. The Sun and Moon are in opposite signs, and the qualities of both signs in which they fall are lit up with a current running between them