January holds a host of aspects. Apart from the eclipse which signals the New Year like a midnight fireworks display, we also have Mercury, Mars and Saturn in backward motion.

Mercury has had some fun with our planes, trains and automobiles before Christmas but has also brought old friends back into our lives and always helps us to see things in a fresh light.

Mars may have been behind a few angry eruptions over the holidays but, in the big picture, will help us to realize when the ego is at work and alter our course to one driven by compassion and connection.

Saturn also turns retrograde mid month bringing us back to reality and signaling a time to make solid plans for 2010. As this coincides with an eclipse in Capricorn, your plans may be made for you or at least strongly hinted at. Waiting until 21st January would be best before committing to anything solid.

Jupiter moves into Pisces at around 19th and we should feel a subtle shift in vibration as the past year is brought to a close. Jupiter has been in Aquarius for 12 months and made major changes in our lives both internally and externally. Now it's Pisces time to shine.

The Leo full moon at the very end of the month is bold and bright and can be celebrated with fun, friendship and new creative endeavours.

Happy New Year!