On Friday January 10 at 11:21 AM PST, Lunar Eclipse in Cancer (20º00').

We begin this new year with a strong need to assert our uniqueness and find our freedom through what may even look like acute rebelliousness. The drive for independence could make us revisit all aspects of our lives: our finances, our job, our domestic circumstances as well as our relationships.

To succeed in our chosen career, we are now required to be particularly focused, hard working, disciplined and grounded. This could almost feel like the "last chance" opportunity to create what we have always dreamed of manifesting into the world.

The quality of our communications is essential to move ahead and find harmony with others. We need to be clear on what we want, and share our thoughts concisely and efficiently.

We could feel deeply emotional towards those we cherish, yet surprisingly detached from all others. In our friendships we seek a community of vision fueled by humanitarian ideals. A need to make our home a warm, welcoming place seems important. We are concerned with deepening our connection with a lineage, a family. We are particularly protective towards those we cherish. In a romantic relationship, we seek the balance of intimacy and freedom, needing to be both friends and lovers with our partner.

Yet, intense conflicts that had been buried for a long time, are unearthed by this eclipse, making them impossible to be ignored any longer. This could make us walk away from a less than desirable emotional connection and reclaim our sovereignty, or completely change the nature of a relationship. A closure brings a new beginning.

Likely to be more adventurous and open minded than usual, we are excited to travel, or at the very least, explore another culture. Philosophical and spiritual differences approached with a tolerant mind, are enriching. Our desire to study and learn, read and write, even lecture and teach, is encouraged by this eclipse. We demonstrate a seriousness of purpose which helps us grow in consciousness and wisdom.

Our dreams could be particularly vivid, even premonitory. We could be drawn to ancient legends and prophecies. Places of retreat and meditation exert a special appeal as this eclipse makes us more introspective than normal.

As always, the "house" in our personal chart, where this eclipse falls, determines the area of our life where the utmost change takes place, the results of which will affect us for many years to come. Because this particular eclipse aligns us more profoundly with our highest destiny, events occurring today need to be taken very seriously. They reveal our hidden potential and true inner resources.

Wishing you all a powerful eclipse day.