Energy Patterns for January 2000

Major Waveform Patterns:

Jan 1st to the 7th -- more of the mild storm over new years.
Jan 8th to the 14th -- transition time between patterns.
Jan 15th to the 19th -- a difficult mini-storm.
Jan 20th to the 26th -- more of the same, sorta.
Jan 27th to the end of the month -- out of gas finally.

An online ephemeris for the month is available.

January is one of those months where the A5 Spectrum is not a terribly useful tool. The parade of waveforms looks pretty bland and monotonous to the untrained eye, with no towering planetary storms or other prominent features to speak of. The story is highly changeable this month, although the shifts are usually pretty subtle (mostly changes in the harmonics) and easy to overlook in everyday life. This is my best guess of how the energies break down, but keep in mind that these various periods will mostly likely blend into one another without much ado.


Jan 1st to the 7th

The 1st to the 7th continues the mild storm pattern of late December. The strength of this waveform is in the moderate, easily worked with range. According to the harmonics, the overall mood is positive and upbeat, though a bit scattered and unfocused. The biggest points of emphasis in the waveform are at 12 and 2 degrees of each zodiac sign -- see where this hits your birthchart. This is the end of the current lunar month, until the new moon on the 6th, so this period has a "cleaning up loose ends" flavor. Practical concerns seem to dominate, since Saturn is particularly active now. Just realize that events are quite changeable now and your own energy levels may be sagging after the 4th, so don't be surprised if situations spiral out of your control. Take things slow and easy.

Jan 8th to the 14th

The 8th to the 14th is an unusually strong transition time between more focused patterns. The waveform is a bit weaker, though imperceptibly so. The harmonics are a harsher mixture, so circumstances may be more difficult now. This is not so much one energy pattern as a whole family of loosely connected ones that shift rapidly. As such, the period seems highly changeable, without a coherent center. Emotions may be riding high now, and we may be relying on intuition more than thinking, so be ready to "wing it" occasionally. You may be feeling a heavy "stuck" feeling as Saturn grinds to a halt on the 11th, showing you areas of your life that need to be overhauled. Just don't take this stuck feeling so far that you can't act on it. These feelings are an incentive to get moving, not a prison sentence.

Jan 15th to the 19th

The 15th to the 19th is another mini-storm pattern. It's still the same old moderate strength range, but the mood now is markedly more difficult. The main points of emphasis are at 12 and 27 degrees. There's a rather harsh planetary pattern at work this week, full of difficult planets connected by challenging aspects. In short, this could be a real pain in the butt time. Realize ahead of time that constructive results may be meager during this period, especially if you have to work with others. Tempers may be short, so give people a lot of slack. It's probably best to concentrate on one or two main projects, working on them diligently and conscientiously, letting non-essential matters rest on the back burner for now. Don't think you can get by with half-hearted efforts.

This waveform is a very clearcut 8th harmonic (those 8 tall peaks in the graph). This corresponds with a tight-knit fan-shaped pattern of planets every 45 degrees: Pluto, Sun and Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and the Moon. Most of the aspects in this group go off between the 14th and the 19th, so this influence should be most active between those dates. 8th harmonics are usually stressful and challenging, so watch out for the rough edges to situations now. If you have to work with others, give them a lot of room and practice patience until it hurts. However, despite the troubles, it's a good time to get off your behind and get some work done. This pattern favors physical chores that require some mental planning and foresight, so plan accordingly. Make the most of this time -- just take it easy, however.

Jan 20th to the 26th

The 20th to the 26th is a strong, but chaotic pattern. It's still moderate intensity waveforms. The harmonics are still difficult and the points of emphasis are much the same. I doubt this time will feel much different than the previous period. The biggest feature of this one is the lunar eclipse on the 20th, which kicks off a 6 month cycle of influences. This could well bring about a governmental crisis here in the U.S., since the eclipse strongly affects the current Clinton administration chart. Whatever happens, pay attention to the messages coming in, as they are clues about how you should be acting in the near future.

Jan 27th to the end of the month

Finally, the 27th to the end of the month is the only genuinely weak period the entire month. The waveform wilts into the 340 to 400 unit range -- no oomph here! The harmonics are a messy mixture that's unfocused, scattered and frequently rough sailing. The fat and sloppy looking peaks in these graphs belie an underlying scattering of energy among the planets, as they are incapable of working together now. This is definitely a time to lay low and recoup your energies, since there's no tailwind to back up your efforts. This pattern shows signs of reforming and strengthening on the 31st, indicating an upsurge of energy once more as we head into February.