January 2023

We are cautioned to go with the flow this month; “bend, adapt, and acknowledge that change and uncertainty are inevitable”, and in this approach the “birthing process will be much easier, as we’re in times of chaos and breakdown, and the more we resist, the more the things we’re fighting persists. This Taoist philosophy will be important during the first week of February, which could bring increasing chaos, disturbances, and uncertainty due to the Sun squaring Uranus in Taurus; this is then heightened by the full moon in Leo on Feb 5th, which will be an unpredictable full moon with erratic energies that could easily knock us off balance. The immediate task is to be our authentic selves unshackled by limitations, such as the opinions of others, or our roles that have become stifling.” Aquarians & Taureans may feel these energies more profoundly; “Taurus folks who are fixed earth signs, like to keep things as they are”. That approach isn’t going to work well, as “these planets are calling for creative change, innovation, and breaking of restrictive or outworn patterns”. Sometimes when we’re stuck in old patterns, and unconsciously want change, we might be likely to have small breakdowns, accidents, sudden separations, that jolt us into different courses of action. This first week might find us needing some freedom from our rut, but if our life feels too scattered, “the best antidote is to ground yourself and slow the pace”, and “to soothe our frayed spirit, we might spend more time in nature, work with our hands, practice yoga or tai chi to root ourselves to the earth”, and to take up a daily meditation practice. (Avoid being dragged down into the collective, by staying on the path of higher awareness & connecting to Source.)

The second & third weeks of Feb will find us digging deeper for purpose & meaning. Mercury conjuncts Pluto, Venus conjuncts Neptune, and Saturn conjuncts the Sun; these simultaneous planetary pairings are powerful energetic urges for us to get on with the necessary internal changes we need to evince. The energetics of Mercury with Pluto, “on the mental plane, urges us to dig deeper and do research on topics of interest; it’s good for psychoanalysis, delving into matters of of the psyche and soul; and favors the interpretation of dreams and unearthing our shadow aspects of our personality”. Integrating our shadow, as opposed to projecting our shadow sides onto others, is an important part of our life’s work; important to our beneficial relationships with others. “Pluto shines a light into our unconscious minds, asking that we acknowledge what we find uncomfortable within ourselves”: so if we’re experiencing some extremes in our relationships this month, let’s take a deeper look, and acknowledge and accept the parts of ourselves that we deem negative; examine those ‘bad’ traits or aspects, and work with them in a way that allows integration, making ourselves whole. “So much of the darkness currently playing out in the world is necessary for the ascension process; we can’t ascend while carrying emotional gunk, so we are all being forced to face our less-than-desirable aspects and bring them into the light. We can be aware of and lovingly accept these parts of ourselves. It might help if we consider the seven deadly sins — anger, gluttony, lust, sloth, pride, envy and greed — and pick the ones that we feel best represents our shadow. Then we can work with it in a way that enlarges our consciousness. Does this sin have a positive side? Can we learn from it? What is it secretly hiding? Can we make this ‘sin’ into a personality and give it a name? Can we dialogue with it, asking what it really wants?”

If the Mercury-Pluto conjunction reveals 3-D darkness, then the Venus-Neptune conjunction elevates us into 5D light. So if we’ve done our work with the Mercury-Pluto energies, we will be ready to experience a much more refined and beautiful vibration with Venus-Neptune frequencies. Here is where we can access the spiritual planes with ease; our unconscious nightmares and dark elements can be replaced by dreams & visions of aesthetic beauty and higher elements of love.” Artists of all kinds will especially enjoy this energy, “which results in our ability to access higher realms through love, art, beauty, or spiritual connections, including synchronicity and inspirational insights and messages”.

Running concurrently with the other two conjunctions is the Saturn-Sun conjunction, which is all about “feet on the ground practical realism”. Saturn is the task-master, and combined with the Sun energy “puts its nose to the grindstone and gets on with it”. This is a fruitful energetic-combination “to make progress in the material world, through employment, practical jobs, financial matters, home tasks, or anything else that implies work, responsibility and duty”. Though it is a helpful pairing, some will find it uncomfortable, but more of us “will feel the Saturn-Sun vibration than the influence of Venus-Neptune, because the Sun is central to everything and carries a lot of power. Saturn governs karma; we must pay our dues and balance the books, so the main theme this month could have karmic roots.”

We might feel pressured to be more disciplined & responsible, to get more done, “make a commitment, or to persevere with something that is our duty to create, experience or provide”. Whichever of these planetary conjunctions affect us most will be determined by: “our personal birth chart, the location of our individual soul’s evolutionary journey, and what we each need to learn and experience.” Make the most of February’s frequencies for growth, and know that whatever lessons were presented, they were exactly what we needed to work on. So let us embrace the spirit of flowing with the incredible changes that are upon us this month, making the most of all we face.

*****The above information was quoted or paraphrased from Donna Taylor, magazine article, “Flow with the Change and Uncertainty”, February 2023 issue of Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added comments by Trish Forsyth Voss. ***** The information below was quoted or paraphrased from Mary Elizabeth Hoffman, magazine article, “The Great Remembering”, February 2023 issue of Sedona Journal of Emergence, sometimes with added comments from Trish Forsyth Voss. *****

There’s a full moon on Feb 5th, in Leo at 10:30 a.m (PT), squaring Uranus in Taurus, “which will signal the complete portal opening that will facilitate the invocation or dismissal of people, beings, spirits, energies, and entities as guided by one’s soul-heart and inner-truth center. Great expansion and healing of ancient soul-wounds is possible before, during and after this full moon. With this emotional bridge between worlds, some may choose to depart their 3D home and move on to new beginnings elsewhere. With Neptune in Pisces sextile Mercury and Pluto, the power of the spoken or written word will be enhanced, bringing about 3D manifestation of desires aligned with one’s soul-heart and spirit. There is a new moon on Feb 19 in very early Pisces, trines the Moon’s south node, signaling an opportunity to build in present space-time the transformed dreams from the ancient past.”

“Guidance from the Divine Masculine & Divine Feminine will speak directly to all beings in all kingdoms, dimensions and timelines throughout the cosmos, and these communications will flow in visions, apparitions, dreams (waking & sleeping), meditations & symbols. These communications will speak of new directions, alternative options and paths, and challenges yet to be faced, individually and collectively. February is a time out of time, a portal, a threshold. Some will choose to cross over in body, and others in spirit. Various pathways and directions will be presented, some flowing with few challenges, and others with intense challenges for those seeking the type of soul growth due to their beliefs, fears, or attachments. February is a time of great remembering — bringing to the surface all manner of flashbacks designed to elicit alternative responses no longer based in fear or lack — so that souls can be freed from their self-imposed prisons. For those totally resistant to these intense shifting and harmonizing vibrations, the square between Mercury, Uranus, and Vulcanus will initiate sudden and disruptive shifts and changes that appear to come from outside sources when in actuality the individual soul-heart is seeking to find harmony within itself, its life, and the soul-path in its soul-heart destiny. A grand water trine between the Moon’s south node in Scorpio, Venus in Pisces, and Kronos & Hades in Cancer will bring significant and powerful individual and collective emotions to the surface, many deep-seated and ancient.”

“With the Sun in Aquarius, almost on the Aquarian point of avatar, trine Mars in Gemini and Mercury in Capricorn, and trine Uranus in Taurus on the Taurus point of avatar, February is a pivotal shift and direction, energy-wise, for Earth and all upon her. Those who align with the incoming direction of energies facilitating greater possibilities and creative endeavors in mind, body and spirit will discover a plethora of paths continually opening throughout 2023. The light of truth harmoniously shines for all to see if they are willing to remove their blinders. Clear expression and communication about what changes are necessary to move into these life-supporting and loving energies with the planet — wherever one resides — will be shared with clear, concise, and loving compassion. Portals and seemingly magical opportunities will appear for these shifts and changes to take place, all within the scope of appreciation, gratitude, and balanced reciprocity.”

“Only be being in the present moment is it possible to receive the tonings, vibrations, and energies that can align and rebalance one with the energies of the present moving into the future. With Venus and Neptune conjunct in late Pisces influencing this new moon, only those with the desire to cross the chasm of fear (false energies appearing real) created outside the cosmic order will be assisted in doing so with an inner knowing, letting go of confusion and cloudiness of the past by following their soul-heart destinies. The New Earth and new humanity are being born this day, a rebirth awaited for eons.”

We are combining what we’ve learned from lower-dimensional experiences, and allowing old mindsets & judgments to fall away, as we integrate the higher realm energies that are part of the downloads we’re continually receiving. We can choose to connect with our higher self, guides and angels, as we co-create everyday, tuning into our intuition, discernment and wisdom. Just Ask; our guides are always there awaiting our requests of them. EnJOY the higher vibration connections open to us all. Divine Spirit is our personal Comforter, just connect to the ultimate power source, and let the fears & unforgiveness fall away.

On the eve of the two-year ‘anniversary’ of the Jan 6, 2021 attack on our citadel of Democracy, the far-right extemist-faction of the Rethug party in the House, finds some of the very rebels of the MAGA Jan 6th insurrection, have taken Kevin McCarthy and the House of Representatives hostage, demanding rule changes, positions on certain choice committees, pardons, or whatever else they feel they can extract from him under duress, meanwhile there is no Speaker of the House, no members-elect can be sworn in, and no work can be accomplished in the People’s House. This same rebel-faction has been shielded by McCarthy, who allowed them, AND voted with them, objecting to Arizona’s electoral results, attempting to overturn the true state electors on 1/6/21, as a mob, fueled by extreme MAGA-rhetoric, attacked our Capitol, trying to stop the electoral count from being certified, seeking to overturn Joseph Biden’s legitimate election, and who attempted to seize and kill certain House members. This 10% of members-elect extremists seek to takeover the power from the 90% of the Rethug party in the House for their own perverted aims. This is the third day of the republicans trying to elect Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House for the 118th Congress; nine ballots have been taken & counted, and McCarthy has failed nine times to win that nomination; he is not increasing in votes, but losing more with each round of votes. McCarthy is trying hard to appease the rebels, but they refuse to be satisfied with his promises, and McCarthy goes down again on the 9th vote! This hasn’t happened in over 100 years!

On the third day of the House trying to elect a Speaker, McCarthy’s name has been entered into the contest nine times, and nine times he’s failed to win the nomination! Because the republican conference in the House cannot agree on even this first step, electing a House Speaker. Several republican members-elect have stood, giving their nominating speeches, decrying how “this city, Washington, is broken; that Congress is broken; that THIS system is broken”, and how they were sent by their constituents to fix the problems (even though some of those members-elect gained their seats as a result of gerrymandered boundaries in their districts). The republicans have decried all the legislative successes of the Democrats in the past two years, as if every piece of legislation For The People was some terrible assault on the right! Every law that will help American families, workers, veterans, elders, women, LGBTQ+, even legislation for businesses advancing manufacturing of such goods as microprocessor chips now being made in America, instead of us relying on parts produced in Asia; it’s all slandered by the republicans. Legislation for lower health costs, lower drug prices, for clean energy, for the health of our very planet; it’s all ‘shite’ in the republican’s playbook. McCarthy garnered 201 votes for House Speaker, in the last few round of votes, with the exception of the ninth vote; he’s now down to 200 votes. For nine straight House votes over 3 days, the Democrats have been unified in voting unanimously for the honorable, Hakeem Jeffries, Brooklyn Congressman, House Minority Leader, for Speaker of the House for the 118th Congress; 212 votes, nine times, over 3 days! Feels like groundhog day, doesn’t it? It started out as a fascinating experience, but now it’s getting boring! How many more days will this continue, with members not being sworn in, and probably not being paid as long as this process takes, and no business being able to be transacted by the House? On Thursday, 1/5/23, at nearly 5 pm on Capitol Hill, Kevin McCarthy has been nominated for a tenth time; Hakeem Jeffries has been nominated for the tenth time; Byron Donalds (a 2nd term congressman from Florida) has been nominated for the 7th time, he received 13 votes in the 9th round. Kevin Hern (Ok) had been nominated in the 8th & 9th rounds, and received 2 votes, each round. Matt Gaetz nominated Donald Trump for Speaker in the last few rounds, who received 1 vote, from Gaetz.

In the tenth ballot, McCarthy loses again! The House will probably adjourn shortly, but they could go another round this evening. Disfunction, anarchy, bomb-throwers, who want to shut down the House, shut down our government, take freedom & democracy from the majority, will their demands be met or not? McCarthy can only afford to lose 4 votes; he needs 218 ‘yes votes’. If they DO vote-in a Speaker in the next week or two, what do you want to bet that THEY can’t wait to shut down our government in March over raising the debt ceiling to bill our bills? The really bad part of this is: the disfunction that’s occurring now, is far less chaos & circus than what will be happening as soon as the Rethugs get their Speaker! Then their bogus investigations will begin, into the DOJ, FBI, IRS, Hunter, Jan 6th committee, and they’ve threatened to impeach Joe Biden! They’ve basically threatened more chaos & violence, and are urging the MAGGOTS on, in all their appearances & speeches. Homeland Security has warned that the U.S. remains in a heightened Domestic Terrorism threat environment; and the far-right, in govt positions, is still lying, stoking political violence, and seeking to cover-up for the participants of the Jan 6th Insurrection against our government. What can we do in 2023 to defuse the chaos? Maybe not give in to the terrorist element in society and in our government, and maybe stop voting for those of that mindset to serve in govt positions? Demand accountability, and bring to justice those who have harmed others.

Trish Forsyth Voss

January begins with Mercury in retrograde in Capricorn; Venus also in Capricorn is conjunct Pluto, which is responsible for evolutionary growth. The serious sign of Capricorn rules finances, business, wealth, politics & government. We will feel a pull toward a new reality, and will be called on to clean up after the after-party of December, and to assume greater responsibility in several areas of our lives: health, finances, family, relationships, and toward to healing of our planet. We are urged to stop avoiding issues and take charge! Mercury will be retrograde until Jan 18, so take some time to consider your options before taking action. “The first couple weeks favor artistic & spiritual activities that involve honoring your feelings and intuitions”, and practicing a more creative right-brain approach to challenges. This is a good time to start journaling & processing your thoughts & plans. A new moon on Jan 22, should find us feeling lighter and more optimistic; “this new moon supports new ventures and anything that promises expansion”, so take heart, with faith & courage your plans could liftoff & take flight.

Pluto spends nearly twenty years in each sign, and makes a shift, transitioning from Capricorn to Aquarius between March and June 2023, though it doesn’t entirely leave Capricorn until sometime in 2025. Pluto’s job in Capricorn has been to reveal the corruption within the Capricorn framework of the ruling elite in capitalism, finance & politics, whose structures are beginning to collapse. Pluto, the Destoyer, transforms systems. The sign of Aquarius governs society and humanity, in general, so we will begin seeing some major societal changes occurring soon and in the next few years, for the good of humanity. A more compassionate and sharing outlook & approach to life will reward us with successful endeavors. “Selfishness in any capacity will self-destruct under the Aquarian influence. A new way of living needs to emerge, and Pluto’s arrival in Aquarius will see to it that this happens.”

**** The above information was quoted or paraphrased from: Donna Taylor’s “What the World Needs Now”, magazine article, Sedona Journal of Emergence, January 2023, with added commentary from Trish Forsyth Voss. ***** The information below was quoted or paraphrased from: Mary Elizabeth Hoffman’s, “Keep Your Thoughts Pure”, magazine article, January 2023, Sedona Journal of Emergence, with added comments by Trish Forsyth Voss. ****

“The energies of 2023 begin with Mercury retrograde in Capricorn, conjunct Venus and Pluto, signaling a time of seeking the truth in regards to ideas and ideals, individually and collectively for the human kingdom. Mercury remains retrograde through Jan 18, 2023.” In February, we will begin to see our choices becoming manifest in our 3D lives. “This year begins with a huge portal of loving transformational energy, as the Moon is conjunct the North Node and Uranus in Taurus”, this alignment facilitating us in dismissing fear, chaos & confusion, allowing transmutation of deep, old patterns, and assists us in embracing “forgiveness and healing between masculine and feminine energies”. There is a stellium of planets in Capricorn urging us “to communicate our passion for all life and all living beings throughout the cosmos”, which is signaling loving and harmonious vibrations & intonations” for all. Jupiter is in early Aries in January through mid-May imparting its “new concepts and fresh beginnings”. Be mindful of intentions formed during the first five months of this year, as they will become manifest in the second half of 2023. Embrace these new energies, being receptive to your inner truth center for inspiration & guidance.

“On Jan 6, 2023, at 3:09 pm PST, there is a full moon in mid-Cancer” that amplifies a flow of nurturing, supportive loving energies. “Values of home, hearth, family, community and security will continue to take centerstage worldwide. With Saturn in Aquarius, and Neptune in Pisces, much chaos is possible for those ungrounded and disconnected from Source and their inner truth centers. With Mars retrograde in Gemini and trine Venus in Aquarius, harmony is possible without power struggles or explosive reactions or responses. The mental psychic energies generated and put into the ethers by individuals and groups will have tremendous impacts on the stability or chaos generated by this full moon. Self-monitoring is wise during this full-moon period.” The guidance given in the movie, ‘The Golden Child’ is: “Keep your thoughts as pure as the water”.

A new moon in Aquarius on Jan 21, 2023, at 12:56 pm PST, “with a significant stellium in Aquarius (the Sun, Moon, Venus & Saturn); these alignments denote harmony and an integration of opposites within and without, promoting balanced reciprocity. Flow and harmony empowers partnerships and relationships within all kingdoms of the cosmos. This is a major initiatory new moon for you and Earth. It facilitates the harmonious alignment coming into being that will become the new story in this corner of the universe.”

“On Jan 28, 2023, at 9 pm PST, there is a cosmic equinox, which signals a huge cosmic portal opening. With the Moon, Uranus, the Moon’s North Node on the Taurus Point of Avatar, the other kingdoms will facilitate the dismissal of all energies — past, present, and future — that are no longer life-affirming and loving. To some, this may feel like the suction of unwanted, unneeded and unnecessary pain, struggle, and restriction. To others, who cling to these energies, it may be experienced as the removal of familiar energies.” It is in our best interest to wisely release all that no longer serves us, smoothing the way for “transformation of the ancient, limiting energies, as we make way for harmonization and an ability to see the light of truth”. As we open to our inner wisdom and ask our angels for assistance everyday, we will receive messages for our highest growth, healing and well-being. We’re encouraged to “use toning, drumming, chanting, dancing and walking in nature to assist with balance, harmony and guidance.” In optimism, let us move ‘Forward’ into this New Year, being in service to humanity, by the healing of ourselves and our communities. Blessed New Year to All.