MARCIA SACKS

New class!  Details at the end of the astrology update.

The New Moon is on Wednesday, January 29 at 6:35 am CST in 9° Aquarius. Fellowship is one of the key words for the sign Aquarius. At this New Moon you may find yourself drawn to groups, clubs and organizations that have a humanitarian goal. Sharing ideas with like-minded folks is very healing for the soul. Networking of all sorts is beneficial at this time.

Two cautions relate to two different aspects in the New Moon's chart.

The first is Mercury just moving past a conjunction with Pluto at 2° Aquarius. This indicates the ideas you come in contact with at this time can be very powerful motivators like an affirmation that really resonates with you (good for personal growth) or ideas that propose extreme (unbalanced) fixes for a problem, like suggesting a health routine where you give up food and live off the rays of the sun. Remember the mudra (hand gesture) for "namaste" where we bring the palms of the hands together at the heart level. This is a symbol of bringing the extremes (arms outstretched) to center (palms together). When you are drawn to take up something extreme, perform this mudra and take time for reflection.

The second aspect in the New Moon's chart is Venus coming up to conjunct Neptune at 27° Pisces (exact on Feb. 1). The metaphor for this aspect is falling in love without really knowing the other person. Under this aspect, take your time to develop the relationship. It doesn't really have to be a person. It can be items you're tempted to spend money on. Wait a week and read the reviews for the product before the purchase.

Uranus, the ruler of Aquarius, is at a stationary point at 23° Taurus, ready to go direct. For this coming week, unexpected changes of plan, issues with electronics, and unusual situations in general. For good news, keep an eye out for articles about any type of innovation. Pay attention to your own sparks of creativity. And write those ideas of yours down instantly. Those lightning flashes of insight can disappear from memory in a flash. 

Even though Uranus (weirdness) won't move into Gemini (communications) until July, this video by OK Go is a perfect metaphor for that transit with its unique creativity, the multiple screens and multiple people, the electronic technology - even the algorithm that put this in my YouTube recommendations. 

Coming Up:

New! Astrology, Kriya Yoga, and the Path of the Mystic
Open Q&A with Marcia Sacks, Swami K. Adinadananda
Most Fridays, 11 am - 12 pm CST via Zoom starting February 7, 2025

Casual Q&A open to students from the Professional Astrology Course, The Kriya Yoga Seminary, and the Meditation Teachers Training Program or any others interested in astrology as it relates to Kriya Yoga, spiritual living and softening your karma. Other topics may include symbology, dream interpretation, tarot and other methods of divination. Your questions guide the discussion.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link and any changes to the schedule. Register by sending your request to join in an email or contact me through my website here: http://www.kriyastrology.com/contact.html

There is no attendance requirement, but the sessions will not be recorded for the most part. If I decide to record an answer to a specific question, then a link to the recording will be sent out to the email list.  Once you are registered, feel free to drop into any session. 


Kriya Yoga Teachings

Sunday, February 2, 10 am CST via Zoom
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, First Thoughts with Swami Mahashastrananda

To be on the mailing list for the February 2 zoom link and for future notifications of events, please email: [email protected]

KYT is a fellowship of swamis, disciples, and students of Goswami Kriyananda. Our purpose is to share the ancient, timeless teachings of Kriya Yoga as taught by Kriyanandaji, who founded the Temple of Kriya Yoga over 60 years ago in Chicago. We will start by offering inspirational talks on the first Sunday of the month, at 10 a.m., CST. Via Zoom. The 20-minute talks will be followed by a group discussion. All are welcome! 

The Full Moon is on Monday, January 13 at 4:26 pm in 23° Cancer. So we may experience the nurturing, caring and generally mother-like nature of the Moon in Cancer either within ourselves or from people in our lives.
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The Full Moon is conjunct Mars at 27° Cancer. When Mars is added to the mix, it warms things up. Cancer is a water sign and in astrology water symbolizes our emotions. When water gets heated up by Mars, it symbolically becomes boiling water - great for making a soothing cup of tea, not so good for heated discussions. 

For this Full Moon, let's try this mantra or just affirm the idea in your own words:

Coming up:

Dawn Silver: Astrology Predictions for 2025
Tuesday, January 14, 7:30 pm CST via Zoom
Northern Illinois Chapter of NCGR,
Members: $5.00; Non-members: $10.00
Registration and Payment:
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/northern-illinois-chapter-ncgr-january-2025-meeting
Dawn will be talking about Uranus, Neptune and Pluto changing signs, and more.
Participants will receive Dawn's 2025 Sky of Jewels calendar of events for the year ahead!

Kriya Yoga Teachings
Sunday, February 2, 10 am CST via Zoom
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, First Thoughts with Swami Mahashastrananda

The Kriya Yoga Teachings is a group of swamis, disciples, and students of Goswami Kriyananda. We will be sharing inspirational talks on the first Sunday of each month. The 20-minute talks will be followed by a group discussion. All are welcome. 

If you would like to be on the email list to receive each month's zoom link please email: [email protected]