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Mercury, the bipolar planet of Communication, threw us all for a loop a couple of months ago when it went retrograde (backward) and caused some communication confusion, which happens a few times each year. Thankfully, it's settled down since then and this Tuesday enters the companionable Sign of Aquarius. If there was ever a time to make up useful words and find new ways of communicating, this is it. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had his Mercury in Aquarius, and he communicated his unorthodox and ingenious musical innovations to a worldwide audience. Mercury in Aquarius means a time of invention and quick wit. You and those around you may have a heightened awareness about what is going on in the world. Mathematicians and scientists may be able to grasp the most abstract equations and formulas, and everyone will quite possibly be feeling as if they have the proverbial light bulb going on over their head. Take advantage of this time to think creatively. You never know what you're going to come up with next. (To find out how Mercury influences you, visit our ChartShop for your free personalized report!)

For those Air Signs out there, this is an auspicious time. Not only is Mercury in Aquarius, but the golden Sun itself is moving into this Sign of the Water Bearer. We already know that speech will be original, but prepare for absolutely everything to go cutting-edge for the next month. Aquarius is very fond of gadgets, so keep an eye out for stores stocking all the latest in technological knick-knacks. Even if you're not one to be taken in by trends, don't be surprised if you suddenly have a yen for a new MP3 player, or a cell phone that lets you surf the Internet. Don't think that this placement is all about the new and fascinating, though. Part of the reason that Aquarius likes these things is that it genuinely wants to change the world. Expect to feel the call of the latest protest or grassroots campaign this month. You may find yourself desiring to march through the streets in protest of human inequality, or picking up trash along the highway for a cleaner Earth. The flip side of this is that you may have problems seeing eye to eye with others as you're all trying to explain your new and profound insights.

On the evening of January 20, the same day that the Sun moves into Aquarius, the world will get the spectacular view of a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse. The Moon will be in Leo on that day, which is Aquarius' opposite Sign. A Full Moon adds a certain amount of intensity to the world, and an eclipse just intensifies that intensity. More attention is paid to eclipses in a certain type of Astrology called Mundane Astrology. Mundane Astrology deals in world events, maps and the charts of cities and countries. An eclipse, then, may signify a focus on current affairs and world news. Those who are born during an eclipse can be very intense as well. Anyone born during this eclipse, with an Aquarius Sun and Leo Moon, will also be somewhat fixed in their opinions.

All told, this is going to be a week full of positive change and planetary influences. Enjoy everything the sky has to offer. Until next week...

Warm Regards,
Amanda Owen (for Astrology.com) http://www.astrology.com
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