Dear Precise Planner,
January. That time of new beginnings. Of hope for the coming year. Of planning and setting goals. We love January. Though the days may seem long and cold, we treasure the moments of sipping a hot tea with our friends, warming ourselves in front of the family fireplace, and going for a quiet walk in the snow.
It’s the planning and setting of goals that has us especially interested in the Moon and stars, however. You already know that the Moon influences tides here on Earth, but did you know that the Moon can also influence the outcome of activities like fishing and hatching chicks, while the planets can affect our communication and intuition?
For instance, a retrograde Mercury can cause plans to go awry. However, intuition is high during these periods, and coincidences can be extraordinary. When Mercury is in retrograde, it’s a good idea to allow some extra time for travel and to stay away from signing contracts.
Don’t worry, though. Mercury won’t be in retrograde until early March. What else can we expect from the planets and the Moon this year? |
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| How to Determine the Best Days for Everything You Do | What will 2019 bring? Only a few things are sure. New Year’s resolutions will come and go. Cats will still rule the Internet (we hope). And we will most definitely be up early to enjoy the Quadrantid meteor showers in the predawn sky on January 4.
We’ll also carry on with plenty of our regular daily activities like baking, pickling vegetables, pruning our vegetation, and mowing our lawns. And for those among us who pay attention to folklore and Moon signs, we’ll choose specific days to engage in these activities. Why? Well, planning your activities based on astrology may just be folklore, but can it really hurt to hope for a bit of extra luck?
Astrology is a tool that we use to plan events according to the placements of the Sun, the Moon, and the planets in the 12 signs of the zodiac. It’s worth noting that in astrology, the planetary movements don’t cause events; rather, they explain the path, or “flow,” that events tend to follow.
For instance, chicks take about 21 days to hatch. Those born under a waxing Moon in Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces are healthier and mature faster. To ensure that chicks are born during these times, set eggs (place them in an incubator or under a hen) 21 days before the desired hatching dates.
In January, those dates are:
- January 16
- January 17
- January 25
- January 26
Wondering what the best days are for setting eggs in February? March? You’ll have to take a look in The Old Farmer’s Almanac to find those. For now, though, here are some more dates in January that appear promising. |
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| The Best Days for All Your January Activities | Why not start off 2019 with some yummy projects? If you want to dry fruits, vegetables, or meat, January 3 and 4 are two of the best days, or you can wait until January 29, 30, or 31. Incidentally, those are the same days that are good for straightening your hair and pruning to discourage growth.
As we get into the month, the best day for starting a project is January 7, while if you plan to make jams and jellies, January 10 and 11 are your best bets. You can begin a diet to gain weight on the 11th or 16th, but if you want to diet to lose weight, the 24th is your ideal day.
And it’s best to wait until the end of the month if you plan to travel for pleasure (Jan. 21, 22), get married (Jan. 25, 26), or breed animals (Jan. 27, 28).
What about camping? We maintain that there really is no bad time for camping, but if there is a better time, it is January 2–4 and again from January 29–31. Just bring the right gear. |  | | Did You Know? | Ancient astrologers believed that each astrological sign influenced a specific part of the body. The first sign of the zodiac—Aries—was attributed to the head, with the rest of the signs moving down the body, ending with Pisces at the feet.
January gets the knees for Capricorn until the 19th, at which point Aquarius takes over to represent the legs.
If you want to discover the best days for a variety of other activities, more about Mercury retrograde, or the best days and times for fishing, you can get it all (as well as much more useful information, wit, and wisdom) and a bundle of calendars with an Old Farmer’s Almanac Calendar Club Membership! |
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With an Old Farmer's Almanac Calendar Club Membership, you'll get six beautiful Almanac-inspired calendars. And, for a limited time, we're including the classic edition of The Old Farmer's Almanac—our free gift to you. You'll learn more about:
- The best days for viewing Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury
- When to expect solar and lunar eclipses this year
- The differences between astrology and astronomy, plus some interesting facts and stories about each
- The age-old practice of planting your crops according the Moon’s phase
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| An Old Farmer’s Almanac Calendar Club Charter Membership gives you a wide selection of calendars to keep for yourself or give as gifts—and for a special introductory rate, right now, to all new Charter Members. | When you join The Old Farmer’s Almanac Calendar Club today, you’ll get a beautiful array of calendars to enjoy throughout the year:
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