The Waning Moon in Leo heightens the need for recognition and emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance on this moon day. If you notice a craving for praise or flattery, channel it constructively — engage in charity or patronage: this is a time for karmic cleansing through helping others. The period provides energy for productive activity, dynamism, and interaction, so it's a good time to continue or finish tasks, but without fanaticism — the waning Moon is often accompanied by fragile health. Pain in the heart area may signal a lack of love, either your love for yourself or others' love for you; practices to cleanse the heart chakra and simply allowing love to flow can help.

Nakshatra: Magha [until 13-01-2012 01:31:44]   Symbol: Throne. Good for ceremonies, public events, learning history, career advancement, resolving conflicts, honoring ancestors, and gaining support from authority figures. This nakshatra connects the past with the present and may inspire strong material goals — or the desire to let them go.

This nakshatra has a fierce nature and can bring destruction or grief. Activities started now may harm one’s reputation. It is suited for tough or harsh actions — conflicts, competitions, battles, risky situations, demolitions, tree cutting, digging, construction, and work involving fire, weapons, poisons, or chemicals. Avoid starting travel or taking loans.

Tithi: 19, Chaturthi [until 2012-01-13 06:40:00]   An unfavorable day for important tasks; cleaning, purification, disputes, fighting enemies, using weapons or fire.