Why Your Thoughts Are Bleeding Today: The Mercury-Chiron Surgeon 🌑 🩸

Juan Farah
Jan 17
3 min read

Why Your Thoughts Are Bleeding Today: The Mercury-Chiron Surgeon 🌑🩸

Date: Friday, January 16, 2026

Location: The Cosmic Void (Douglasdale, SA)

Mood: Surgical, Raw, Karmic.

The Macrocosmic Forecast: The Band-Aid Rips Off

Does it hurt? Good. It’s healing.

Today is not for the faint of heart, star-gazers. We are deep in the Balsamic Moon phase (Waning Crescent in Sagittarius shifting into Capricorn), the darkest point of the lunar cycle before the New Moon resets the matrix on the 18th. This is the cosmic drain-pipe. Anything you have been clinging to—delusions, toxic exes, dead-end jobs—is being suctioned out of your spirit.

But the real headline? Mercury in Capricorn squares Chiron in Aries.

Mercury is your mind, your voice, and your text messages. Chiron is the Wounded Healer, the ancient scar that never quite fades. When they square off in the sky, communication becomes surgery. You might receive news that stings, or your inner critic might decide to scream through a megaphone.

This isn't "bad luck." This is a divergence point. The universe is exposing a mental infection so you can finally treat it. The heavy Capricorn energy (Sun, Venus, Mars, and Mercury all stacking up) demands you stop whining and start alchemizing.

The Vibe: High-stakes honesty.

The Danger: Spiraling into self-pity.

The Solution: Radical accountability.

Microcosmic Navigation: Your Daily "Hot" Scopes

Aries: The square hits you in the ego. You feel misunderstood? Stop trying to explain yourself to people committed to misunderstanding you. Silence is your weapon today.
Taurus: Your subconscious is leaking. Weird dreams or old anxieties regarding travel/expansion. Ground yourself with the earth; buy a plant or book a session.
Gemini: Your ruler Mercury is under attack. Friends or networks might feel "off." Don't force the connection. If the vibe is rancid, walk away.
Cancer: Career criticism might sting. Remember: Feedback is data, not a death sentence. Use the grit to polish your crown.
Leo: You want to run away, but the details are chaining you down. The devil is in the paperwork. Handle the boring stuff now so you can roar later.
Virgo: Intimacy triggers are loud. Financial or emotional debts are calling. Don't dodge the bill—energetic or monetary. Pay up to level up.
Libra: Your partner (or lack thereof) is mirroring your deepest insecurities. Don't break the mirror; fix your face. Love is a discipline today.
Scorpio: Your daily routine feels like a cage. The health symptom you're ignoring? It's psychosomatic. Listen to your body before it shouts.
Sagittarius: The Moon is leaving your sign, dragging the party debris with it. Creative blocks are actually "shadow blocks." What are you afraid to create?
Capricorn: Home truths hit hard. A family member might press a button you thought you deactivated. Stand tall, sea-goat. You are the anchor.
Aquarius: Your words have venom today. Be careful not to poison the well. Write the angry email, then burn it. Do not hit send.
Pisces: Money anxiety is an illusion of scarcity. The wound is around "worth," not "wealth." You are priceless; stop discounting your soul.

Shadow & Spice: The Mercury-Chiron Incision

Theme: The Art of Verbal Bloodletting

Today is ruled by Venus (Friday), but she is wearing combat boots in Capricorn. She demands that we look at the "cost" of our silence.

The Mercury-Square-Chiron aspect is a cosmic invitation to do Shadow Work. Why? Because the "Shadow" is vocal today. It’s that voice telling you “You aren’t good enough,” or “They never loved you.”

Most people will numb this with wine or scrolling. You are not most people.

Use this friction. If a conversation hurts today, ask: "What ancient wound is this poking?"

Is it the rejection from your father?
The bullying in 3rd grade?
The betrayal of a past lover?

Trace the trigger back to the root. Pull it out. Look at it. Transmute it.

The Call to Action: Stitch Up the Wound

You’re bleeding out psychic energy, and you don’t have to do the surgery alone. The stars have ripped the band-aid off; now let Juan clean the wound.

Confused by the pain? Tarot (R955) will show you the origin of the cut.
Ready to heal the root? Step into the Shadow Work Integration (R2222). It’s not cheap, because your freedom isn’t on a discount rack.
Ancestors whispering in the void? Book a Mediumship Session (R1555).