Marcás P. O'Dea

THURSDAY, 1/26/2023

ASTROLOGICAL SNAPSHOT

Today is the 26th day of 2023
52 days until the Spring Equinox
85 days until Mercury Retrograde
339 days until 2024

Sun is in Aquarius
Moon is in Aries
Mercury is in Capricorn
Venus is in Aquarius
Mars is in Gemini
Jupiter is in Aries
Saturn is in Aquarius
Uranus is in Taurus
Neptune is in Pisces
Pluto is in Capricorn
North Node is Rx in Taurus
Chiron is in Aries
ASC is in Taurus
Midheaven is in Capricorn

DAILY ANIMAL SPIRIT
Skunk spirit | You are worthy of a happy life.

Phew! Everyone knows Skunk’s power—that’s why people (and other animals) get out of his way! If you’re lacking self-esteem, Skunk is there to help. You are worthy of a happy life—and if someone is making you miserable, look to Skunk as a confidence builder. Remember, though, Skunk doesn’t have to spray to be powerful—his reputation precedes him! And, like Skunk, you don’t need to spray either-but you do need to stand your ground calmly, and with Skunk’s confidence.

Skunk spirit signifies resource management. After spraying its special liquid, a skunk’s glands require many days to replenish. As a result, they only deploy their defenses when essential. So, a skunk spirit carries this massage within: “Never attack – if not necessary.”

Skunk’s spray protects it against predators, thus there aren’t many. A skunk may live a pretty tranquil existence, free of tumult and crazy entanglements. Skunks are not that large. Grasslands, woodland edges, and even deserts are among their favorite habitats. Skunks like to live in sheltered places, hidden from the human eye. They prefer secret hideouts and unique environments.

Skunks have an annual birth cycle, generating between 2 and 10 offspring. Skunk babies are completely reliant on their mothers for the first three weeks of their lives, as they are blind. They can stay in the den for up to a year after that time has passed. Despite this link, they become solitary after a year. The only time you’ll see Skunks together outside of mating season is in the winter, when they cluster for warmth. Thus, skunks’ independence is embedded in their characters.

As part of its symbolism and meaning, the skunk spirit provides good grounds for distinctiveness and independence. The skunk spirit is the epitome of awareness. You must use caution and be aware of your surroundings. As a result, you will not be wasting time and effort. Don’t be caught off guard and follow your intuition. The skunk spirit also teaches us the importance of inner peace. Is this a struggle I should engage in? Is this the correct time, place, and conditions to do so? Skunk only picks up a fighting charge when it’s necessary. Peace may also refer to the end of internal conflicts and the beginning of a period of settlement. Skunk spirit instills confidence in ourselves. With Skunk on your side, you can take on any problem while keeping calm and composed. Your mood might transmit to others, resulting in a much more relaxed relationship. You have a fantastic opportunity to practice boundaries and self-reliance in every situation. Skunk Spirit shows up with help when you feel overwhelmed by your surroundings. Skunk understands how to keep calm. Your spirit is imbued with inner tranquility. You can live with it while keeping true to yourself.

Skunk spirit tends to have a bit of a loner characteristic. They value their own space and think that others should respect their personal space too. When these individuals are forced to indulge in unwanted environments, they become a bit passive-aggressive and do their best to avoid communicating with their surroundings. If you feel connected to the skunk spirit animal, it may indicate that you have a hot temper. You are very well aware of your ability to state your mind in every situation, whether be it with the help of aggressive behavior, or just sweet talk. You always feel the need, to be honest with everyone. But you don’t always show aggression, that side of yours shines through when absolutely in need. When others show you respect, you try to show your gratitude straight away – through actions!

Skunk spirit symbolizes:

Protection
Self-awareness
Courage

DAILY ORACLE CARD
QUEEN OF CUPS

We can understand the meaning of the Queen of Cups by taking a closer look at the woman in the image. She is seen as compassionate, caring, sensitive, and nurturing. She connects with people on an emotional level, so people enjoy her honesty and fairness. The appearance of the Queen of Cups in a reading can be guiding you to find help from others. Most times, like the other queens, this is a female figure that will come into your life.

The Queen of Cups has an intuition that is very powerful and is only rivaled by one of the High Priestess. The Queen of Cups acts as a mirror and reflects the depths present in others, so they see themselves in a new light. Most times, the Queen of Cups can also represent the trusted inner voice you have within you. She seems to say that you should take the time to focus on your emotional health before trying to help others. Self-love creates compassion. 

The Queen of Cups can also represent the trusted inner voice you have within you.

The Queen of Cups can also reflect your relationships with other people. You may be the emotionally strong rock that serves as an anchor for someone else. You may be here to help teach and support others using your intuition, instead of logic.

The Queen of Cups normally thinks with her heart, instead of her mind. She can lack rationality and common sense, but she can also be intuitive, dreamy, and almost psychic at times. The Queen of Cups could be the answer to your problems when a logical approach is not working.

JANUARY 2023 LUNAR CALENDAR

1/28/2023 FIRST QUARTER IN TAURUS: Your safety depends on the need for stability, which is not easy to satisfy now. You have to learn to accept change as part of your life. The basic problem is finding your own self-respect in order to ensure that you do not mistakenly seek it in material things. When you accept yourself for who you are, it will become easier for you to find peace and tranquility in the outside world.

JANUARY 2023 ASTROLOGICAL CALENDAR

JAN 26 — VENUS ENTERS PISCES

Love is in the cold January air as starry-eyed Pisces can unfreeze our hearts with some sweet romance. Put on rose-colored glasses and fall in love during this romantic period, but don’t forget to look before you leap into any major relationship. 

JAN 29 — SUN IN AQUARIUS TRINE MARS IN GEMINI

A very social aspect, just when you’re ready to have some fun! Don’t stay home, but don’t make any firm plans either. You’ll be much luckier if you just go with the flow of positive energy.

JAN 29 — MERCURY IN CAPRICORN TRINE URANUS IN TAURUS

Back again, this exciting transit can help us bring fresh ideas into our finances, our careers, and even how we use technology. Don’t be afraid to try something new.

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