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            BALSAMIC Phase of the Moon       Keywords: surrender, rest, recuperation.
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The word, "Balsamic" sounds so serene and peaceful.  It is associated with the word, "balm," which is
a soothing, restorative medication.  Balsamic vinegar is vinegar which has been "toned down" into a
more relaxed flavor. So, that is what this three day phase is all about; calming, soothing, toning down
oneself from the near-month long lunar intensity.

Today was the first day of business in Washington, D. C.  I hope it was spent in talking things over, but
resting from all the stress of the past days.  Proclamations need not be made until the new Moon in
Aquarius on Monday; January 26th.  For the rest of this week, dear government, just sit, rest, make
notes, take notes, and prepare for the right time which is not until next Monday.  

I just wish Astrology were more understood and accepted.  Things can happen for the good at the
wrong time, I suppose.  But, things work out for the good much better when done in the cadence of
our solar system. "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven..."

To read a great article about mundane Astrology click
HERE.  The ruler of the chart, Venus, is conjunct
Uranus in the 6th House.  They are opposite Saturn in the 12th House and square the Moon in the 3rd
House of inland transportation, the media, and neighboring countries.  This chart does not bode well
for the next four and a half days. I hope the new government isn't too impatient to make moves.