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INAUGURAL BUTTON: " Rosa sat so that Martin could walk / Martin walked so that Obama could run / Obama ran so that our children can fly." Earlier this week, thousands poured into our nation's frosty capital for the Inauguration of President Barack Obama. At our little gathering in sunny San Diego, hearts were full and eyes teary; we're all so ready for this change. I was concerned about our new president taking office under a void Moon ("nothing will come of it") and retrograde Mercury (better for finishing old tasks than initiating new ones). But in a classic retrograde re-do, Obama took his flubbed oath again the night after the Inauguration--with no void Moon in sight! Though he probably had no inkling of the astrological significance, it's still a great example of his resolve to make the very best of his presidency. This mid-winter jolt of excitement and hope reflects the Sun's recent shift from earthy, traditional Capricorn to airy, techno-savvy Aquarius. The January 25 turbo-charged New Moon solar eclipse (conjunct jubilant Jupiter in Aquarius) adds firepower to this 21st Century presidency. Via his You Tube channel and daily Face Page, our new leader can connect directly with us. It's a whole new way of doing politics that bypasses the mainstream media and powers-that-be. At a solar eclipse, the feminine, connective power of the Moon trumps the masculine, assertive power of the Sun. Millions are embracing the timely message, "We're in this together." Aquarius favors connecting with a higher purpose that benefits the collective. Obama, a Leo with Aquarius rising, expressed this idea brilliantly by establishing January 20th as a national day of renewal and reconciliation, declaring, "I call upon all of our citizens to serve one another and the common purpose of remaking this Nation." With fresh, new energy flooding the White House, a literal or symbolic cleansing of your home may also be in order. As Dana Gerhardt so beautifully expressed at a prior New Moon in Aquarius, now is the time to disperse old, stagnant energies by ringing bells, burning sage, spraying a fine scented mist in the air, or clapping your hands to call in the new. Since we're being called to help and serve each other as never before, it's appropriate to give special attention at the Jan. 25 New Moon (11:55 p.m. Pacific time) to the Helpful People sector of your home. According to Western Feng Shui, this "gua" is the near right corner of your house as you stand at your front door facing in. Call forth aid from those in this world or the next by writing down requests for specific help you would like to receive, or ask to be shown how best to give. Then, place the written affirmations in a silver box in your Helpful People gua. While you're at it, why not write down our new president's name and affirm that the angels are guiding and protecting him? Now we're actually becoming helpful people, to support Obama in manifesting the new Aquarian paradigm. Adding potent New Moon energy to Feng Shui can bring about results that seem like magic. And, your horoscope tells which area of your home and life will benefit the most from your New Moon/Feng Shui rituals. One client won $5000 and another healed a chronic illness after combining these two ancient sources of wisdom. To learn more, contact me for a consultation or come to my talk on Feb. 22 at Controversial Bookstore in San Diego. Hope to see you there! Obama image by Alex Grey If you'd
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