Introduction to the Life Trends Report

 

The following pages describe the major transits that you will be experiencing over the coming period.  These pages can give you insight into the challenges that you will encounter and the underlying lessons that they offer you.  There are literally hundreds of transits occurring for you each year.  This report focuses on those that occur more infrequently and therefore present the greatest challenges.  These outer planet transits show the "backdrop" of important influences in the coming period.

 

The "Exact" transits dates, and immediately prior to those dates, are the times when the energies described will be felt most strongly and when actual events related to the transit are most likely to occur.  Many transits will have three "Exact" dates listed.  This is because the transiting planet goes retrograde (R) and then direct (D) again, causing three "hits."  When this is the case, the issues associated with the transit will surface on the first hit, there will be some progress toward resolving these issues on the second hit, and the third hit will bring final resolution.

 

Read your transit report over once now to get a general overview of the coming period.  Then, as the issues described in this report begin to appear in your life, you can refer back to this report for suggestions on how to best handle the changes that you are experiencing.  Even the worst transit can be a valuable experience if you are fortunate enough to "get" the lesson that it offers.

 

The readings stress that you are the ultimate decider of your fate.  Astrology can give you a "weather report" on the energies influencing you, but it is up to you to decide how you will react.  Some people can benefit greatly under normally difficult transits because they eagerly meet the challenge head on.  Others will not benefit from the most positive transits because they did not pursue opportunities presented to them.  Request a personal reading if you would like to examine your upcoming changes more thoroughly.

 

Important note: Repetition in the report is normal with outer planet transits, as they go in and out of orb.

 

Now, on to your personal transits report...

 

 

Annie

September 18, 1967  7:36:00 PM

Toronto, Canada

Time Zone: 04:00 (EDT)

Longitude: 079° W 23'

Latitude: 43° N 39'

 

 

 

House Transits and Transiting Aspects

 

Jupiter is in the 10th: 8/01/08, Moving Backwards at Degree 13 in a 21 Degree House

 

Jupiter is in the 10th house now. If the ego is restrained, this can be a time of career advancement, achievement and success. Public recognition and work- related travel are possible.

 

 

Saturn is in the 6th: 8/01/08, Moving Forwards at Degree 18 in a 44 Degree House

 

Saturn is in the 6th house now. Work situations become more demanding. Develop a sensible health routine. Be willing to serve and sacrifice now for opportunities in a few years.

 

 

Uranus is in the 12th: 8/01/08, Moving Backwards at Degree 32 in a 44 Degree House

 

Uranus is in the 12th house now. What is buried, hidden or secret could manifest without warning. Explore unconscious motivations. Enemies may surface.

 

 

Neptune is in the 12th: 8/01/08, Moving Backwards at Degree 3 in a 44 Degree House

 

Neptune is in the 12th house now. Spirituality deepens. Compassion grows and solitude beckons. But it can be a time of self-undoing, delusions and secrets. Remain realistic.

 

 

Pluto is in the 9th: 8/01/08, Moving Backwards at Degree 17 in a 21 Degree House

 

Pluto is in the 9th house now. Intellectual and spiritual qualities are deepened by a profound and transforming experience. Avoid legal entanglements or obsessive thinking.

 

 

Chiron is in the 11th: 8/01/08, Moving Backwards at Degree 26 in a 27 Degree House

 

Chiron is transiting your 11th house.  Your thinking is very defiant, even revolutionary, now.  This is a good time to work with groups devoted to humanitarian goals.

 

 

Jupiter square Mercury: 8/01/08, Exact

 

If you are now encountering some problems in your communications with others, it may be because you are not listening very well. Likewise, if your business dealings are frustrating at this time, it could be because you are not seeing the trees for the forest. Try not to gloss over critical details, and don't jump into anything without first considering the consequences. This may be an extremely busy time for you--the phone is ringing off the hook, you feel slightly behind in what you're doing, and you feel somewhat overwhelmed by all of the activity around you. With everything that is going on around you, it can be hard to keep track of everything.

 

Your mind is very sharp at this time, and you seek communication with others.  You feel very optimistic and have a positive outlook on life.  Because you have confidence in your opinions, you are able to communicate your point well to others now.  This would be a good time to do some writing or to keep a journal where you record your changing thoughts and ideas.

 

You want to speak more than you want to listen at this time, and you may have to make a conscious effort to let others put in their two cents' worth.  It will not be easy for you to accept criticism from others now, yet this is exactly what you need to do.  Communicating with others can help you to plan and negotiate well during this period, but you must be willing to hear others' opinions as well as your own.  Because your mind needs a challenge, you may feel like changing jobs or residences now.  Before investing your bank account in such a decision, be sure the grass is really greener on that side of the fence.

 

You may engage in debate during this time, or even in an intellectual confrontation (better known as an argument).  If you do encounter a quarrel with someone, it may be a good time to reexamine your viewpoint and consider why you are reacting defensively to what they are saying.  If your beliefs are well founded, you will hold up well under any attack.

 

Be careful not to over-commit yourself during this time.  You probably feel that you are constantly in motion and that there is never enough time in the day to accomplish your tasks.  Allow extra time in your schedule for traffic jams, breakdowns and missed connections; otherwise, you'll be chronically late.  If you take on more than you can handle now, every task will be done sloppily and with no attention to detail.  It's better to accomplish a few jobs professionally than to accomplish many in a slip-shod manner.   

 

 

Uranus trine Neptune: 8/02/08, Exact

 

This transit occurs only twice in each 84-year cycle of Uranus.  During this time you will be more interested than usual in spiritual and philosophical matters.  You will explore the meaning behind everyday occurrences in your life and will become more aware of your role in the larger plan of the Universe.  Now is an excellent time to study spiritual and metaphysical subjects (such as astrology), and you would benefit greatly from doing so at this time.  Concepts which you previously considered abstract will be more acceptable to you now and you will be able to put them into operation in your life.

 

You are unusually idealistic now and will work hard to manifest your ideals in life.  Because you are more compassionate toward others (even those you don't know), you want to work to make the world a better place for all.  During this transit you may frequently find yourself in the position of arbitrator because you generally have a knack for solving disagreements.

 

Your increased level of concern for your fellow man may lead you to work with others to help cure the ills of society.  You are impatient with suffering and injustice and are willing to give of yourself in order to help those in need.  Your personal relationships will be the last area you will practice this compassion, however, because you are interested in helping mankind in general.

 

This transit brings to light new Universal truths which you had previously overlooked or avoided.  You can clearly see the largeness of the Universal plan and the complexities involved, and you are anxious to share this realization with those around you.  You are highly intuitive now and may have psychic experiences during this time.  This is also a good time to examine past-life memories.

 

 

Pluto square Moon: 9/09/08, Closest Approach (0.08)

enters orb: 8/01/08, 0.45 deg. orb - leaves orb: 11/08/08, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This once-in-a-lifetime transit is a very intense time, both psychologically and emotionally.  You will be called upon to search deep within yourself at this time, and this can be quite unpleasant if you don't like what you find.  This is a time of serious internal housecleaning.  You may also relive painful childhood memories as they now play themselves out again in your present-day life.  Therapy or other consciousness-raising activities would be helpful now.

 

You feel very compulsive emotionally and may be surprised at your own behavior.  It's just that you are undergoing very deep emotional and psychological change now.  Do not attempt to avoid these changes; the need for them cannot be ignored.  You may become involved in power struggles with others (particularly controlling women) involving manipulation, guilt, jealousy, possessiveness, revenge, and even backstabbing.  In such case it will be difficult to see what is happening at the time because the struggle will run underground and will not be openly expressed.  You are likely to have power conflicts with those closest to you at this time, especially your mate and parents.  Some problem areas are: taxes, insurance, inheritance or divorce settlements.

 

The outcome of this transit depends in large part on how you react to it.  If you make the changes that are necessary at this time (which may include a change in residence or improvement in your present living conditions), you can avoid the build-up of tension that can lead to conflict with others (as well as physical ailments).  But if you refuse to acknowledge your need to eliminate situations and things from your life at this time, you will end up as the "victim" and these eliminations will be made for you.  You may even have to face the death of a loved one.  This is a time of death and rebirth for you psychologically and emotionally.  It will go much easier for you if you cooperate in the process.

 

 

Pluto trine Venus: 9/09/08, 0.83 deg. orb

enters orb: 8/01/08, 1.20 deg. orb - leaves orb: 10/04/08, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit occurs only once in your life and will do wonders for your love life as well as your ability to be artistically and musically creative.  At this time you are likely to form a new love relationship or deepen an old one.  Any new love will bring passion and intense feelings--there is nothing casual about relationships begun under this transit.  It may seem as though fate has brought you together almost against your will, and it is probably true that any relationship you begin now will have karmic significance for both of you.  You and your partner will learn a great deal about yourselves and each other and you will each grow to understand how the other loves to be loved.

 

In existing relationships, you will reach new depths of feeling and understanding that you previously had not considered possible.  New truths will be uncovered and faced, and this will most likely bring you closer together.  Your passion and mutual feelings of devotion are stronger now and you are more willing than ever to look at and deal with things that you have avoided in the past.

 

If you are involved in the arts or music, this will be a time of tremendous creativity.  Your stronger, more intense feelings will be reflected in your work in a profound way.  You may well achieve the success and recognition now that you have always sought.  In general, your finances should improve during this time.

 

Whether you experience this transit mostly through love or creativity, it is certain that you will not settle for anything superficial now.  You are seeking transcendental experiences, and those you find will change your life forever.  You will look back at yourself after this transit ends and be amazed that you have changed so deeply in such a short time.

 

 

Pluto square Chiron: 9/09/08, 0.86 deg. orb

enters orb: 8/01/08, 1.23 deg. orb - leaves orb: 10/01/08, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This Pluto transit will occur only twice in your lifetime and is a time of powerful transformation at the deepest level of your psyche.  Whether or not this will be a traumatic experience largely depends on your attitude.  If you believe you have to be "in control" in order to be secure, this transit will bring lessons about your personal use of power (or lack of it).  You may encounter others who will attempt to manipulate and control you (especially authority figures, government bureaucracies or powerful corporations).  Or, you may be forced to give up someone or something you thought you couldn't live without (despite your best efforts to control the situation).  You have little patience with rules and regulations now, and this could lead to power struggles with authority figures.  Learn to get your point across without endangering yourself and others.

 

Events may occur that bring up painful childhood memories, most likely related to sex, death, or money.  Each of these memories is related to a deep wound you still carry from those early years, and they are resurfacing now to allow you to finally get to the root of unhealthy patterns in your life.  This would be a good time to undergo therapy or other consciousness-raising activity that encourages intense self-examination.  Once you've healed these long-time wounds, your relationships (and your sex life) will be much more fulfilling.

 

Your interest in metaphysical and occult subjects will increase now, as you look for greater meaning behind events that occur.  You may become a believer in karma, as you watch your thoughts and actions come back to you almost immediately through others.  At this time you may feel very powerful and could take on grand tasks, especially when working to bring about social and environmental reform.  If it seems your actions are blocked at times, step back a moment to re-examine your path.  When you're moving in the right direction, things should go very smoothly, just like swimming downstream.

 

 

Neptune square Neptune: 9/11/08, Exact

enters orb: 8/01/08, 1.09 deg. orb - leaves orb: 11/03/08, 0.67 deg. orb

 

This transit occurs only once in your life (in your early 40s) and is part of what is known as the mid-life crisis.  You'll use this time to review your life, question whether you have or will ever fulfill your goals, and make changes if needed.  Be careful not to make changes on a whim, however, because your judgment is not at its best under Neptune's influence.  If you act too rashly, you could endanger your home, family life or career.  Remember that your emotions are more unstable than usual now.

 

Remember that you do not know everything there is to know about yourself, even at your "old" age.  It's time to see some truths in your life that you have been avoiding by reassessing your goals in life.  You may decide that you've been pursuing ideals that you no longer value.  Allow yourself to be guided through this transit, just don't make any hard-and-fast commitments that cannot be broken later.  You will emerge from this transit with new insights that will greatly change your outlook on life.

 

You are very interested in psychic, mystical and metaphysical subjects, yet your quest into these otherworldly areas will be disappointing, or even unpleasant.  Avoid mind-altering substances such as drugs and alcohol, as you are more prone than usual to addiction.

 

This is a good time to practice yoga and meditation.  If you should feel the need to seek the counsel of another at this time, it is best to consult persons who are not in your immediate age group.  Your peers are also going through this same transit and will not be able to provide objective guidance at this time.

 

 

Uranus oppose Pluto: 9/13/08, Exact

enters orb: 8/01/08, 1.54 deg. orb - leaves orb: 10/10/08, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit occurs only once every 84 years, and even if it occurs late in life it is a time of widespread change and new beginnings.  Situations which have been building up over the years now cry out for attention, and you will be surprised to find that your usual methods of solving problems don't seem to work now.  To the extent that you can willingly incorporate constructive change into your life now, this transit can actually have a positive effect.

 

During this transit you may lose people, situations, or things that you have assumed would be a permanent part of your life.  In reality, these situations and relationships are no longer contributing to your growth and are inappropriate for the new person you are becoming.  It is best not to try and hold on to situations and relationships that are disappearing from your life now.  They will only be replaced with something better.  If you lose loved ones through death during this time, it will probably be quite sudden.  However, this is a small possibility, and certainly not a "given". Although you are interested in the afterlife, this is not a good time to experiment with seances or other occult practices.

 

At this time you will encounter frequent surprises, and many of them will come from your distant past.  In fact, you may experience opportunities related to (or rekindle old relationships from) your past.  This is an excellent time to allow yourself to feel young and enjoy life.  Youthfulness can be even more fun when you have the wisdom of age to appreciate it.

 

 

Jupiter square Mercury: 10/14/08, Exact

enters orb: 9/14/08, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 10/23/08, 1.00 deg. orb

 

If you are now encountering some problems in your communications with others, it may be because you are not listening very well. Likewise, if your business dealings are frustrating at this time, it could be because you are not seeing the trees for the forest. Try not to gloss over critical details, and don't jump into anything without first considering the consequences. This may be an extremely busy time for you--the phone is ringing off the hook, you feel slightly behind in what you're doing, and you feel somewhat overwhelmed by all of the activity around you. With everything that is going on around you, it can be hard to keep track of everything.

 

Your mind is very sharp at this time, and you seek communication with others.  You feel very optimistic and have a positive outlook on life.  Because you have confidence in your opinions, you are able to communicate your point well to others now.  This would be a good time to do some writing or to keep a journal where you record your changing thoughts and ideas.

 

You want to speak more than you want to listen at this time, and you may have to make a conscious effort to let others put in their two cents' worth.  It will not be easy for you to accept criticism from others now, yet this is exactly what you need to do.  Communicating with others can help you to plan and negotiate well during this period, but you must be willing to hear others' opinions as well as your own.  Because your mind needs a challenge, you may feel like changing jobs or residences now.  Before investing your bank account in such a decision, be sure the grass is really greener on that side of the fence.

 

You may engage in debate during this time, or even in an intellectual confrontation (better known as an argument).  If you do encounter a quarrel with someone, it may be a good time to reexamine your viewpoint and consider why you are reacting defensively to what they are saying.  If your beliefs are well founded, you will hold up well under any attack.

 

Be careful not to over-commit yourself during this time.  You probably feel that you are constantly in motion and that there is never enough time in the day to accomplish your tasks.  Allow extra time in your schedule for traffic jams, breakdowns and missed connections; otherwise, you'll be chronically late.  If you take on more than you can handle now, every task will be done sloppily and with no attention to detail.  It's better to accomplish a few jobs professionally than to accomplish many in a slip-shod manner.   

 

 

Chiron trine Mercury: 10/25/08, 1.42 deg. orb

enters orb: 9/21/08, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 10/25/08, 1.42 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only twice in each 50-year cycle of Chiron.  Your mind is likely to be very active now, and you're full of new, innovative ideas and insights.  You communicate very clearly, sometimes getting your point across without the use of words.  This is an excellent time to study new concepts or to attend college, especially if you're returning at a later age.  Your mind is inquisitive now, and you would be good at anything involving research or technical studies.  You are highly intuitive, and events during this time will teach you to harmonious blend your own thoughts and the voice of intuition.  You may even dabble in metaphysics, magic, or past-life memories.

 

If too much emphasis was placed on academic achievement during your childhood (or if you were treated as an intellectual inferior), now is the time to break through such early conditioning and develop renewed confidence in yourself and your mental abilities.  It will also significantly improve your relationships since you'll have the self-confidence to discuss your needs (and theirs) and avoid communication problems that you've had in the past. The more progress you can make toward healing these scars, the easier it will be for you when Chiron squares or opposes your natal Mercury in a few years.  Your first impressions are usually correct, since you can see through others' pretenses more easily now.  It's also a good time to tell others what's really on your mind.   Just remember that the first step in creating the wonderful reality you desire is to learn to appreciate what you already have.

 

Once your curiosity kicks in and the ideas start pouring in, you may have the opportunity to begin a new business venture (especially in the areas of writing, the media, education, or counseling).  This is a good time to explore holistic health practices, and you may look into a career in the healing professions.  You have the patience to work harmoniously with people who have physical, mental or emotional handicaps.  During this transit you'll find that you can heal with words alone.  Once you've learned to clear your mind, pace yourself and avoid stress, you can teach others to do likewise.

 

 

Jupiter trine Pluto: 11/22/08, Exact

enters orb: 11/11/08, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 11/28/08, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This is a time of positive change and growth, for these types of changes come more easily now.  Now is truly a time to "go with the flow" of life.  Everything seems to work out the way you want it to, or if it doesn't, you find that the end result was better than the one you originally preferred.

 

You can accomplish a great deal during this time, but don't be selfish with your good fortune.  You feel driven to make the world a better place, and it would be more rewarding to work with others now toward a common goal and to share your success with people you love and respect.  This is the more positive expression of this transit and will reap much greater benefits in the long run.  Concentrating only on your own gain will result in your later losing what you acquire now.

 

Your understanding of problems and your ability to plan and carry out positive change will manifest in all areas of your life--your inner growth, your relationships with others, your career--and you will become much more aware of the extent of your personal power.  It is possible that others will look to you for guidance now and that you can help them to grow through your example.

 

Traditionally, this is said to be a time of professional success, marked increase in wealth or resources, or attainment of political power.  You could receive an inheritance, a tax refund, or much-needed funding.  You will expand your consciousness by applying educational, religious, and metaphysical and philosophical principles in your life.  This is an excellent time for meditation, astrology, or spiritual practices, such as a vision quest.  At the very least, it will provide an excellent opportunity to "get your stuff together" and to make your life work the way you want it to.

 

 

Saturn conjunct Pluto: 11/26/08, Exact

enters orb: 11/01/08, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 12/20/08, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only once in every 28- to 30-year cycle of Saturn and is a time of focused hard work.  You will find that your efforts are repeatedly blocked by lack of resources or other impossible demands placed upon you.  It could be that your superiors or authority figures, such as government officials, will limit or restrict you in some way that hampers your freedom of expression.  If you are not able to remove yourself from their control or in some way avoid the restrictions imposed upon you, you will become frustrated and angry (perhaps even violently so).

 

You may have to learn to get along on limited finances now or suffer some other kind of shortage in your life.  If you spread yourself too thin now or take on tasks beyond your realistic ability, you will set yourself up for failure in the future when the foundation of your work is found to be too weak.  If you pay attention to details now and limit yourself to what you can reasonably handle, you will be able to bring about careful constructive change in the structures you have built in your life.  This is an excellent time to study occult or metaphysical subjects.  Your intuition is very active now, and you may want to practice developing your own latent psychic abilities.

 

Pay attention to your health now.  One possibility with this transit is that you could sustain an injury or illness that in some way incapacitates you.  This would in turn be highly frustrating for you because it would limit your freedom of movement.  You are undergoing a transformation now, and in the end you will look back and see that events that occurred now were necessary and even desirable, even if it doesn't seem that way at the time.

 

 

Jupiter sextile Neptune: 11/30/08, Exact

enters orb: 11/22/08, 1.50 deg. orb - leaves orb: 12/04/08, 0.75 deg. orb

 

You feel very optimistic about your future now, and you will set idealistic goals for yourself.  This is wonderful, because by imagining that we are accomplishing the nearly impossible, we then become capable of doing so.  Just be sure that you see the whole picture in a realistic light before setting major goals now.

 

It is important to you now that you serve others.  This can take many forms--as many as there are people--and you may find yourself drawn to contribute your time or energy to a non-profit or other worthy cause.  It is not difficult for you to make the kinds of personal sacrifices necessary for this kind of work.  You have a sincere desire to help those less fortunate than yourself.  You'll also receive good karma during this transit, as you are recognized for your past efforts.

 

Indeed, you will find yourself rearranging your spiritual belief system now.  You may find that orthodox religion does not answer all of your questions any longer, and you have a desire to know more about Universal truths and philosophical matters.  You may become interested in metaphysical subjects that you had previously ignored, such as astrology.  It is possible that you will encounter a spiritual teacher during this transit, either in your daily life or through joining a spiritual group.

 

Be careful not to take many chances now.  You feel so self-confident that you believe nothing could go wrong.  Even though things may go very well now, don't quickly spend any resources you may receive with the confidence that more is on the way.  You may guess wrong; avoid gambling during this transit.

 

 

Jupiter is in the 11th: 12/03/08, Moving Forwards at Degree 0 in a 27 Degree House

 

Jupiter is in the 11th house now. Group activities and associations are avenues to fulfill long-term goals and dreams. Idealism and friendship are especially rewarding.

 

 

Jupiter trine Uranus: 12/13/08, Exact

enters orb: 12/04/08, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 12/18/08, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit is known for being lucky, and always brings something unexpected.  You feel like doing something out-of-the-ordinary at this time and want to explore new perspectives on life.  You may feel the urge to travel and may have the sudden opportunity to do so during this time.

 

You may have new opportunities presented to you, seemingly from out of nowhere, such as money from the blue, a move to a better residence, a promotion, business opportunity, or a chance meeting with someone who contributes to your success.  You may make exciting new friends or join a scientific, religious, occult, cultural or educational organization that provides the support you need to achieve your goals.  Whatever it is, it will require immediate action on your part and it will probably be a wild departure from your norm.  You won't have time to sit around and consider the outcome.

 

Your mind is particularly sharp and inventive at this time.  You may come up with innovative ideas that can be put into practice at a later time.  Spiritual and metaphysical subjects are of great interest to you now, and you strive to incorporate these principles into your belief system and everyday life.  Your intuitive and psychic abilities are heightened; it is a good time to practice astrology.  Although this transit is known for its luck in gambling, this will not help you if you are already "unlucky" in nature.  Be cautious if you gamble and don't spend more than you have.

 

 

Jupiter trine Sun: 12/15/08, Exact

enters orb: 12/06/08, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 12/20/08, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This is a time of high optimism and pleasant feelings.  It is a good time to explore those areas of your life that you have previously feared to venture into.  You are very creative now and can assert yourself confidently in creative ventures.  This transit increases your changes of receiving recognition and reward for your creative efforts.  The wind appears to be at your back, and you can accomplish a great deal at this time.

 

You may indulge in activities that are traditionally associated with Jupiter, such as travel, physical activity (such as hiking), or higher education.  You may travel to foreign places or be increasingly exposed to more "international people".  You may even discover a new love through these pursuits.  At this time you are more curious and open-minded about new and different cultures and lifestyles.  You get along well with others now and have a healthy sense of humor about life.  Your health is also good at this time.

 

You feel very generous and benevolent toward others now, especially those who are less fortunate.  The only danger with this transit (like many Jupiter transits) is that you will be over-optimistic and take foolish risks and gambles.  You feel a little like Superman right now, and your estimates of what you can accomplish may be a little unrealistic for a mere human.

 

Finances usually improve under this transit.  At the very least, you will not have to work so hard for the money you get.  It is also an excellent time to resolve legal matters.  You will feel like surrounding yourself with beauty, and it is good to reward yourself.  Just be careful that you don't spend as much (or more) money than you take in.

 

This transit represents considerable opportunity. You are likely to feel very good at this time, and reasonably confident. This is a time to find ways to improve your life and your satisfaction from life. Resolving conflicts with others is favored, and you do come across in a more favorable light than usual. It's generally a good time to invest. Jupiter is giving your ego a boost, and it's likely a much-needed boost. New visions of the future and new inspirations are likely to come along with this transit.

 

 

Neptune square Neptune: 12/21/08, Exact

enters orb: 11/03/08, 0.67 deg. orb - leaves orb: 1/21/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit occurs only once in your life (in your early 40s) and is part of what is known as the mid-life crisis.  You'll use this time to review your life, question whether you have or will ever fulfill your goals, and make changes if needed.  Be careful not to make changes on a whim, however, because your judgment is not at its best under Neptune's influence.  If you act too rashly, you could endanger your home, family life or career.  Remember that your emotions are more unstable than usual now.

 

Remember that you do not know everything there is to know about yourself, even at your "old" age.  It's time to see some truths in your life that you have been avoiding by reassessing your goals in life.  You may decide that you've been pursuing ideals that you no longer value.  Allow yourself to be guided through this transit, just don't make any hard-and-fast commitments that cannot be broken later.  You will emerge from this transit with new insights that will greatly change your outlook on life.

 

You are very interested in psychic, mystical and metaphysical subjects, yet your quest into these otherworldly areas will be disappointing, or even unpleasant.  Avoid mind-altering substances such as drugs and alcohol, as you are more prone than usual to addiction.

 

This is a good time to practice yoga and meditation.  If you should feel the need to seek the counsel of another at this time, it is best to consult persons who are not in your immediate age group.  Your peers are also going through this same transit and will not be able to provide objective guidance at this time.

 

 

Jupiter sextile Chiron: 12/26/08, Exact

enters orb: 12/19/08, 1.50 deg. orb - leaves orb: 12/29/08, 0.75 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only twice in each 12-year cycle of Jupiter and is a good time to review long-held beliefs that you may not have previously questioned.  These beliefs may be deeply imbedded in your psyche, especially those that you formed as a result of early life experiences.  Now you're deciding which of your beliefs you'll keep because they ring true for you, and which you'll discard as really belonging to someone else.  You may have to take a stand against valued family members, teachers and mentors in order to follow your own path.  Don't hesitate to follow your instincts now; then you'll know better than anyone what's best for you.

 

This is an excellent time to travel to or study about foreign lands and cultures.  You'll learn a great deal from those you meet on your journey (or in your classroom) that will help to broaden your view of the world.  You may travel for reasons of a spiritual pilgrimage or on a vision quest seeking your own personal relationship with the universe.  In the process of exploring the differences between the world's myriad cultures, you'll discover how similar we all really are.  Then you'll return home with a more tolerant and accepting attitude toward your neighbors, as well as a renewed desire to share your newfound knowledge and experience with others.

 

Your relationships will change as you identify and then break unhealthy patterns in your life that have led you to repeat the same mistakes over and over.  Your curiosity about metaphysical sciences and holistic health will also increase during this transit, either because of your increased sense of experimentation, or because you seek cures for physical, spiritual or psychological wounds you've found difficult to heal.  You may try such new techniques as meditation, yoga, acupuncture, aromatherapy, homeopathy, healing with crystals or laying on of hands.  It's possible you'll work with others to bring about greater acceptance for these alternative philosophies.  You may even consider a new career in one of these fields.

 

 

Jupiter sextile Moon: 12/29/08, Exact

enters orb: 12/22/08, 1.50 deg. orb - leaves orb: 1/01/09, 0.75 deg. orb

 

This is a very pleasant transit, and you feel generally good about life.  You are very generous with others and feel very protective of loved ones.  You can be optimistic about your future now and have a very positive attitude.

 

No matter what your sex, relationships with women will be very beneficial to you at this time, emotionally and/or materially.  You may meet a woman who acts as somewhat of a guide to you, helping you to better understand yourself emotionally.  Or you may encounter a woman in your career who can be of assistance to you.

 

You are more interested than usual in spiritual or occult matters now.  You are able to view the religious beliefs and values of your youth with a different attitude so that you can incorporate them into your present value system.  You may have discarded many of these beliefs as worthless, but you may find they still hold some truth for you.  It is also a good time to invest in real estate or other sound business ventures.

 

Your life is satisfying and fulfilled now.  Your emotional needs are being met, and you make new friends more easily at this time.  You will begin to see more clearly how you relate to others and can examine your methods for getting your needs met.

 

Often, this transit indicates a time when you deal with a group of people or are perhaps a public figure yourself.  If you share any hard feelings with family members, now is a good time to clear up old grudges and disappointments.  Family means a great deal to you now.  Plan a family trip and have fun together.

 

 

Saturn sextile Neptune: 1/01/09, 0.41 deg. orb

enters orb: 11/26/08, 1.50 deg. orb - leaves orb: 1/20/09, 0.76 deg. orb

 

This transit signifies a time of deep, searching thought.  You may not feel like partying, and you are not so likely to indulge yourself in pleasures of the flesh as in the past.  This can be a time of constructive self-discipline and self-denial.  You are able to see that what goes around, comes around and that all things come to those who wait.  You are grounded and patient now, and this is an excellent time for activities requiring a focused mind, such as meditation.

 

You are seeking to blend your spiritual and material worlds at this time.  Now is a good time to work for a charity or religious organization.  You are able to put the needs of your higher self before your ego needs.  Be careful not to be a spiritual snob and become rigid and judgmental in your beliefs.  You are highly intuitive now, especially with regard to business matters.  Friends and business associates from your past will resurface in your life and may provide you with valuable assistance.

 

Your thoughts are very serious at this time, and you can make traumatic breakthroughs in understanding both yourself and the world around you.  You will be attracted to individuals and groups who share your ideals and will find it satisfying to work with others toward a common spiritual goal.  Be careful not to take yourself too seriously, and avoid adopting a dogmatic, self-righteous attitude.

 

 

Pluto is in the 10th: 1/12/09, Moving Forwards at Degree 0 in a 21 Degree House

 

Pluto is in the 10th house now, possibly driving ambition and hunger for power out of proportion. Avoid conflict with superiors. Work for the good of all and success is more likely.

 

 

Pluto conjunct Midheaven: 1/12/09, Exact

enters orb: 11/16/08, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 2/14/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit, like most involving transiting Pluto, is a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. Because the Midheaven is the cusp of the Tenth House, the effects of this transit will last until Pluto leaves your Tenth and enters your Eleventh House (about 15 years).  It is a very important turning point in your life.  At this time you will closely examine your past, question your direction in life and make necessary changes in your life goals.  Your parents may also be an issue now, and your relationships with family members may undergo a transformation.  It is important to you now that you have a solid, upstanding reputation before the world, and you will do what is necessary to achieve this.

 

Pluto requires that your success in life be achieved through honesty and fair dealing.  Any underhanded methods you use now or shortcuts you take at the expense of others will backfire on you with a vengeance.  Be sure that your motivations are pure in whatever you undertake at this time.  Now more than ever you should remember, "What goes around, comes around."

 

If your present career or position in life does not provide the opportunity for growth that you need, you will be forced to leave it.  You will eliminate many people and things from your life now because they no longer harmonize with or contribute to your reformed goals in life.  Don't panic and wonder where you will go in life.  Learn to relax and listen to your inner guidance.  It is quite strong now.  If you have been on the proper course all along, you will feel a renewed surge of ambition and drive.  At this time you could truly make your mark on the world.

 

This is a time of bulldozing away existing structures that limit you in order to make room for something new and better.  Learn not to hold on to those people and things that are being taken from you now.  If you do, they will only be torn from your grasp.  Surrender to the changes that are taking place now and know that they are really for the best.

 

 

Chiron is in the 12th: 1/18/09, Moving Forwards at Degree 0 in a 44 Degree House

 

Chiron is transiting your 12th house.  You will explore your spirituality through every area of your life now.  This is a good time to combine your heart and mind to search for higher meaning.

 

 

Jupiter sextile Ascendant: 1/19/09, Exact

enters orb: 1/13/09, 1.50 deg. orb - leaves orb: 1/22/09, 0.75 deg. orb

 

At this time your friends are literally your greatest assets; it is an excellent time for working with a group or even just a few partners, and you may have the opportunity to do so during this time.  These opportunities will come from the most unsuspected quarters--from friends who were previously only casual acquaintances.

 

This transit can also indicate a time of travel.  Whether you travel physically or through your mind, your awareness of the world will broaden.  Perhaps you will meet new friends who are from radically different cultures than yours and will grow to understand that foreigners are merely different, not strange.  You may form lasting friendships with people of varied backgrounds at this time.  You are open-minded enough now to drop any previously held prejudices and accept people as they are.

 

It is also possible that an old friend will re-enter your life, bringing a business opportunity of some sort.  Or you may follow a lead given by a friend that turns out to be a fantastic opportunity for growth (economic or personal).  At this time you also feel quite benevolent toward others and are willing to help any who need your assistance.

 

You will experience a sort of "instant karma" with those around you.  Whatever you put out--which right now is mostly kindness and generosity--you will get back very quickly, although not always from the same source.  You feel optimistic and confident now, and you can't sit by and just watch others who are suffering.

 

It is obvious to others during this time that you will deal with them honorably and equitably.  In turn, they feel they can treat you in the same fashion.  Business negotiations and legal affairs should go very well at this time.  Just don't let your optimism lead you to promise more than you can deliver.

 

 

Jupiter sextile Mars: 1/30/09, Exact

enters orb: 1/24/09, 1.50 deg. orb - leaves orb: 2/02/09, 0.75 deg. orb

 

Your self-confidence is high now and you are unusually optimistic about your ability to manifest desired results in your life.  Now is a good time to begin new projects that require a great deal of energy.  The potential for success is there, but you must provide the initiative and take action on opportunities that present themselves.

 

It is easier for you to plan now because you are clear on what you want from life.  Others believe in you because of your honesty and sincerity.  Your sense of determination is high and you can make decisions with conviction.  During this time you are tactful enough to convince others of your point of view, and they are impressed with the extent of your confidence in yourself.  Your sense of optimism is infectious, and others will follow your lead.

 

You deal with others with integrity now, and for this reason they are more willing to help you out.  You are not operating merely from selfish motivation but have a larger outlook on everything you undertake.  You have an excellent sense of timing now, and you can use this to your advantage in achieving professional goals.  Others will support you because they can see that you have worked hard for what you want and they know you deserve to succeed.  This transit is especially favorable for projects associated with Jupiter, such as education, religion, or foreign cultures.

 

Legal matters will go favorably for you now.  You feel more like compromising than usual and should be able to successfully arbitrate any legal problems that arise.  Your health is good and you feel physically strong, so now is a good time to engage in your favorite sport.  This transit is also traditionally a good time for women to undergo pregnancy.

 

 

Uranus oppose Pluto: 2/04/09, Exact

enters orb: 11/28/08, 1.90 deg. orb - leaves orb: 2/23/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit occurs only once every 84 years, and even if it occurs late in life it is a time of widespread change and new beginnings.  Situations which have been building up over the years now cry out for attention, and you will be surprised to find that your usual methods of solving problems don't seem to work now.  To the extent that you can willingly incorporate constructive change into your life now, this transit can actually have a positive effect.

 

During this transit you may lose people, situations, or things that you have assumed would be a permanent part of your life.  In reality, these situations and relationships are no longer contributing to your growth and are inappropriate for the new person you are becoming.  It is best not to try and hold on to situations and relationships that are disappearing from your life now.  They will only be replaced with something better.  If you lose loved ones through death during this time, it will probably be quite sudden.  However, this is a small possibility, and certainly not a "given". Although you are interested in the afterlife, this is not a good time to experiment with seances or other occult practices.

 

At this time you will encounter frequent surprises, and many of them will come from your distant past.  In fact, you may experience opportunities related to (or rekindle old relationships from) your past.  This is an excellent time to allow yourself to feel young and enjoy life.  Youthfulness can be even more fun when you have the wisdom of age to appreciate it.

 

 

Saturn conjunct Pluto: 2/05/09, Exact

enters orb: 1/01/09, 1.10 deg. orb - leaves orb: 2/20/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only once in every 28- to 30-year cycle of Saturn and is a time of focused hard work.  You will find that your efforts are repeatedly blocked by lack of resources or other impossible demands placed upon you.  It could be that your superiors or authority figures, such as government officials, will limit or restrict you in some way that hampers your freedom of expression.  If you are not able to remove yourself from their control or in some way avoid the restrictions imposed upon you, you will become frustrated and angry (perhaps even violently so).

 

You may have to learn to get along on limited finances now or suffer some other kind of shortage in your life.  If you spread yourself too thin now or take on tasks beyond your realistic ability, you will set yourself up for failure in the future when the foundation of your work is found to be too weak.  If you pay attention to details now and limit yourself to what you can reasonably handle, you will be able to bring about careful constructive change in the structures you have built in your life.  This is an excellent time to study occult or metaphysical subjects.  Your intuition is very active now, and you may want to practice developing your own latent psychic abilities.

 

Pay attention to your health now.  One possibility with this transit is that you could sustain an injury or illness that in some way incapacitates you.  This would in turn be highly frustrating for you because it would limit your freedom of movement.  You are undergoing a transformation now, and in the end you will look back and see that events that occurred now were necessary and even desirable, even if it doesn't seem that way at the time.

 

 

Jupiter sextile Saturn: 2/17/09, Exact

enters orb: 2/10/09, 1.50 deg. orb - leaves orb: 2/20/09, 0.75 deg. orb

 

This transit is one of the few pleasant blends of the energies of Jupiter and Saturn.  You are confident and willing to gamble (Jupiter), yet cautious and prudent (Saturn).  At this time, you can carefully balance your need for growth with your need for security.  You are practical, yet optimistic; hopeful, yet realistic.

 

You can understand that the events occurring in your life are there to teach you lessons.  Therefore, you do not become embittered by obligations that you must face.  On the other hand, you are not willing to take on everyone else's work.  Just be sure to balance your heightened sense of responsibility with a little fun and games for Jupiter's sake.

 

Financially, this will be a good time.  Mostly this is because you are more prudent in your spending, exercising caution in all money matters.  This would be a good time to expand your business because your decision to do so will be well-considered.  You also have a good eye for potential investments now, but are not easily misled by outrageous promises.  Take this opportunity to lay a solid foundation for future business success.

 

Now is the time to turn your dreams into reality.  If they can't stand the test of the real world, maybe it's time to adjust your expectations.  Business and career opportunities you encounter now are likely to serve you well in the future, and you will receive the recognition you have earned from your peers and superiors.  This is also a fortunate time to handle legal matters.

 

 

Neptune oppose Jupiter: 2/22/09, Exact

enters orb: 12/28/08, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 3/23/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only once in your lifetime.  At this time you feel superhuman, as though you are destined for success and nothing can go wrong.  The only problem with this sense of extreme self-confidence is that it is not based on reality.  Because you feel extremely lucky now, you are inclined to take foolish risks and could suffer financial loss.  It would be best to avoid gambling in any form during this transit.  This is an extremely unfavorable time for legal disputes.

 

You feel very idealistic now and tend to see things as you want them to be rather than as they really are.  You may become involved with religious or spiritual groups which are bordering on fanatic.  This is not recommended at this time because you are quite impressionable and prone to idealize spiritual leaders and teachers instead of seeing them realistically.  This can set you up for a surprise when this transit has passed and you see things more clearly.  You are particularly prone to addiction, so it is best to avoid contact with alcohol and drugs.

 

During this transit you are likely to feel more compassionate and giving than usual.  You are more likely to share your good fortune with others now and must be careful whom you choose to assist.  Choose those who want to learn to take care of themselves rather than those who will become increasingly dependent upon you.

 

 

Chiron square Neptune: 2/23/09, Exact

enters orb: 1/27/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 3/09/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only twice in each 50-year cycle of Chiron.  During this time you're overly sensitive to the needs of others, and you may have to remind yourself that you cannot take care of anyone all the time.  Your first obligation is to care for yourself; otherwise you're useless to everyone else.  You have an increased interest in spiritual and psychic matters and may even discover that you have psychic abilities.  You may have vivid, detailed dreams or past-life memories, and at times it may be difficult to tell the difference between dreams and reality.  These new discoveries may cause you to question your long-held religious or philosophical beliefs as you begin to follow your own instincts instead of sticking to tradition.

 

You may realize that you still carry scars from your childhood that affected your sense of confidence and self-worth.  As a result, you have difficulty trusting in another's love and even believing in your lovability.  Events in your life (such as disappointment, deception, or loss) may cause you to re-evaluate your view of reality and to see people as they really are rather than as you'd like them to be.  If you do encounter distressing events now, don't allow yourself to become a victim and be discouraged or depressed. Each "crisis" is just a lesson with valuable insights to offer.  You should also avoid temporary and artificial relief from reality through alcohol or drugs (prescription or otherwise).  Engulfing yourself in spirituality can also be a form of escapism. Instead of focusing on your pain and loss, keep a strong vision of your goals for healing and happiness in the future.  Look within for the answers to your questions now; don't blindly follow any guru or spiritual leader.

 

You seek a peaceful existence now, and you find conflict to be very disruptive.  During this transit, you may discover that you have hidden creative talents.  Your artistic creations reflect your emerging spiritual consciousness. You also have an increased interest in holistic healing techniques, such as acupuncture or herbs.  You may even find that you have talent as a healer and pursue a new career in the healing arts.   Once you've developed a positive attitude toward life, you can help others learn to do the same and thereby heal themselves.

 

 

Uranus trine Neptune: 3/04/09, Exact

enters orb: 1/25/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 3/22/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit occurs only twice in each 84-year cycle of Uranus.  During this time you will be more interested than usual in spiritual and philosophical matters.  You will explore the meaning behind everyday occurrences in your life and will become more aware of your role in the larger plan of the Universe.  Now is an excellent time to study spiritual and metaphysical subjects (such as astrology), and you would benefit greatly from doing so at this time.  Concepts which you previously considered abstract will be more acceptable to you now and you will be able to put them into operation in your life.

 

You are unusually idealistic now and will work hard to manifest your ideals in life.  Because you are more compassionate toward others (even those you don't know), you want to work to make the world a better place for all.  During this transit you may frequently find yourself in the position of arbitrator because you generally have a knack for solving disagreements.

 

Your increased level of concern for your fellow man may lead you to work with others to help cure the ills of society.  You are impatient with suffering and injustice and are willing to give of yourself in order to help those in need.  Your personal relationships will be the last area you will practice this compassion, however, because you are interested in helping mankind in general.

 

This transit brings to light new Universal truths which you had previously overlooked or avoided.  You can clearly see the largeness of the Universal plan and the complexities involved, and you are anxious to share this realization with those around you.  You are highly intuitive now and may have psychic experiences during this time.  This is also a good time to examine past-life memories.

 

 

Jupiter trine Mercury: 3/09/09, Exact

enters orb: 2/28/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 3/14/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This is an excellent time for communication and intellectual endeavors.  Your ability to plan ahead is quite good now, and you can make good judgments.  It is a good time to negotiate contracts or seek new opportunities through communication.

 

Your mind is capable of much expansion and growth now, and you are able to see abstract ideas from a practical viewpoint.  It is a good time to take on the study of a new subject, undertake a new project, or travel to foreign lands.  You can plan your future quite intelligently now and can communicate your ideas with a new clarity.  For these reasons, it is an excellent time to buy and sell (especially real estate) or to make well-planned financial investments.

 

You feel like being sincere in your communications with others, and you will be well received and respected for your truthfulness.  You can combine both warmth and confidence in your communication with others, and this makes your ideas more palatable to the average person.  Even if they do not all agree with you (and of course they won't), they will respect your logic.  You are self-confident enough to treat others with respect without feeling that it detracts from your status.

 

At this time you feel more optimistic and self-confident than usual, and you are physically strong.  Yet you are also able to judge your limitations now and are not likely to over-commit yourself.  Your life is well planned and your thoughts more organized.  You make a very positive impression on others now and may receive a promotion or new career opportunity.  Advertising and promotion campaigns will be more effective.

 

 

Chiron opposite Jupiter: 3/29/09, Exact

enters orb: 2/26/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 4/18/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only once in each 50-year cycle of Chiron.  During this time you will closely re-examine your belief system (especially those parts of it handed down to you by your parents). You realize how your sense of confidence and optimism was stifled as a child, and you seek to recapture it.  Although you may feel very lucky, this is not a good time to gamble or take unnecessary risks.  You are very impatient with rules and regulations, and must resist the temptation to fly in the face of authority. Rather than becoming a victim of life's circumstances now, learn to heal yourself and others.  Your interest in religious matters may increase, or you may pursue your own personal spiritual path by exploring metaphysics and holistic health.  As you embark upon the journey to your own personal enlightenment, avoid a tendency to consider yourself right and everyone else wrong.  Taken to an extreme, this attitude could even result in legal battles.  Everyone's belief system is the correct one for them.

 

Events that occur now may cause you to lose faith in your parents' version of the truth. You seek more information on ideas that you previously considered too far out.  This is an excellent time to go to school or travel to broaden your view of the world.  You will certainly share experiences with others who will help re-shape your belief system.  The more open-minded you remain, the less troublesome these changes will be.  Now is the time to decide what you truly believe.  Look within yourself; avoid following a guru or other spiritual leader who seems to have all the answers.  Otherwise, you may find that you become disillusioned both with your guru and his message.  This is an excellent time to go on a vision quest or pilgrimage of your own.

 

You're inspired to fight for global causes, such as world peace or environmental safety.  You find meaning in each of life's daily events, no matter how insignificant it may seem.  Once you learn to open your mind and embrace new concepts, you'll be amazed at how much you can learn.  After these experiences you may consider becoming a teacher of some sort to share them with others.  You could inspire others with your unique perspective on life and your willingness to see the good in everyone.

 

 

Jupiter is in the 12th: 4/03/09, Moving Forwards at Degree 0 in a 44 Degree House

 

Jupiter is in the 12th house now, allaying self- destructive tendencies, deep-seated fears and hidden problems. Charitable and unselfish motivations bring benefits. New age studies increase wisdom.

 

 

Pluto square Ascendant: 4/05/09, Closest Approach (0.07)

enters orb: 1/04/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 6/07/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

Like all Pluto squares, this one will only happen once in your lifetime, and it promises to change your life considerably, especially your personal relationships.  You may find that many relationships you have valued are ending, even though you may be doing all you can to prevent this from happening.  However, you are going through a transformation in the area of your personal life (symbolized by the Ascendant) during this square by Pluto (which symbolizes death and rebirth).

 

In truth, the people and things that will pass from your life now are no longer contributing to your growth and are not appropriate to the new person you are becoming.  New and better relationships will emerge from the ashes that would not have been possible had the previous relationships not ended.  Of course, you will not be able to see the positive changes that are taking place now until the influence of this transit has passed, but you will surely recognize that you are a much different person than you were before the transit began.

 

You are likely to encounter a teacher, guru or other mentor during this time who will have a controlling effect on you.  It may not even be conscious on their part, but in some way they manipulate or control your thoughts and emotions.  However, the only power anyone can have over you is the power you give them, so it is best that you examine how you are giving away your power and how to correct the situation.  Whatever you do, do not resort to underhanded or illegal tactics now, because they will surely backfire.  Don't allow yourself to believe that your ends justify your means.  Pluto is well known for bringing "instant karma," and you may find yourself being the object of the same attitude in someone else.

 

 

Jupiter square Neptune: 4/18/09, Exact

enters orb: 4/06/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 4/25/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

During this transit you will find that you are often challenged to defend your ideals.  In response, you feel more of a need than ever to express your spiritual views in concrete ways.  While this presents you with even more challenges, it also helps you to question your own beliefs and to abandon those that are no longer valid in favor of new, more realistic ideals.

 

This is a time when you will feel like giving freely of your time and resources to those who are in need.  Do not become discouraged when you find that some of those you attempt to help now may not want to improve their situation in life.  There are others who are more deserving of your helping hand because they are willing to also help themselves.  This transit offers you the opportunity to learn to tell the difference.  Concentrate your charitable efforts on those who want to "learn to fish" rather than those you want you to continue to "fish" for them.

 

Like most Jupiter-Neptune contacts, this transit can bring about a dangerous over-optimism--that is, you may feel that no matter what you do, nothing can go wrong.  This can cause you to make unwise decisions and to take risks you normally wouldn't.  Be particularly careful in financial dealings; be sure you read the fine print, and don't rely on "get-rich-quick" schemes.  You will be more inclined to gamble now and to trust others whom you wouldn't ordinarily associate with.  Also, you may experience difficulties related to travel, education, religion, or drugs and alcohol.

 

One final note of caution--beware of false prophets.  This transit is a typical time to encounter people who will peddle religious or spiritual ideals in exchange for real material gain for themselves.  Be sure a worthy cause is truly worthy before contributing to it.

 

In summary, this transit offers you many chances for growth through challenges to your existing spiritual ideals.  Although at this time you may feel as though you don't know what to believe, by the time this transit is over you will have expanded your mind (and heart) to include many realities other than your own.

 

 

Uranus oppose Uranus: 4/23/09, Exact

enters orb: 3/17/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 5/17/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit only happens once in life (around the age of 42) and is commonly known as a "mid-life crisis."  At this time you will examine what you have achieved in your life, realizing that you have lived half of your normal life expectancy.  You may feel that you have not accomplished as much as you wanted to by this age and may take drastic action to break out of your present life situations and strike out in a new direction.

 

This is a common time for men (or women) to leave their mates and begin a relationship that is very exciting and stimulating (often with a younger partner).  Or you may suddenly switch careers, deciding to go into a rather unconventional field.  Those who are close to you may be shocked at these sudden changes, especially since you are not so likely to take the feelings of others into consideration but rather act impulsively to break free of what you perceive to be limiting situations.

 

If your life has not become rigid or stuck in an all-too-familiar rut, you may respond to this transit more positively.  In this case, the changes you make will not be so radical and will be well thought out.  You will realize that today is truly the first day of the rest of your life and will feel pressed to prepare for your future.  This is a time of great self-discovery, although it will not always happen the easy way.

 

Now is the time to look within and to experience the consequences of the decisions you made in the first half of your life.  The next step is to recreate your future in order that it more accurately reflects the new you.  Just remember not to "throw the baby out with the bath water" as you make needed changes in your life.  There are some parts of your life that are worthwhile and should be preserved.  Be sure you are not initiating radical change just for the sake of change.

 

During this time you will become more aware of your role in the larger plan of the Universe and will seek a deeper meaning behind everything that happens to you.  You realize now that all outside achievements are superficial compared to the inner ones you must attain.  Make good use of this time to establish a broader philosophy toward life.

 

 

Jupiter oppose Jupiter: 5/04/09, Exact

enters orb: 4/19/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 5/13/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This is a time of great energy and self-confidence.  You feel you can take on the whole world at once, and indeed your abilities to achieve are high at this time.  However, be careful not to over-commit yourself.  Remember, you don't wear an "S" on your chest.  You may find that the chunk you bite off is tougher to chew than you thought.  Jupiter can also attract opportunities to you; so leave yourself open for a better deal around the next corner.

 

You may feel restless at this time.  Your world seems suddenly very small and uninteresting.  This transit can also indicate conflicts with authority figures, even when you have done nothing wrong.  Perhaps you are sending out arrogant and overconfident vibes and those in authority feel they must "put you in your place."  Be careful to take such conflicts seriously.  Your opponent is likely to have a great deal of power to wield over you.  Be prepared to compromise.

 

This transit is often "lucky," especially in financial matters.  However, you may encounter opposition in areas associated with Jupiter, such as education, publishing, religion, travel or foreign trade.  Watch out for hidden costs or restrictions.  The one danger of this transit is that you may overdo.  This applies to work, play, and self-confidence.  Exercise care and a little self-restraint during this time.  This is especially true in finances.  Don't spend as though there is no tomorrow.

 

 

Uranus oppose Sun: 5/04/09, Exact

enters orb: 3/26/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 6/05/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

You can definitely expect sudden changes under this transit, which occurs only once in each 84-year cycle of Uranus.  Whether or not they will be positive largely depends on your response to the need for these changes.  If you resist, the changes will take place anyway, but you will not be in control of the situation.  The most constructive use of this transit is to cooperate with the changes that are occurring around you.

 

This influence on your life acts to alter your overall personality and consciousness.  Your individuality becomes the focus.  You learn more about yourself and might disrupt your life path in order to express this fact.  Your will is called to the fore, and you may express yourself in a defiant manner.  Patterns of behavior that worked for you in the past are questioned, and change is in order.  You become rather intolerant of restrictions on your self-expression.  Freedom, rebellion and resistance to authority are the key issues for this time period.  You urgently want greater freedom from responsibilities in your personal life now.  This is a time when considerable tension could accumulate, with release coming in the form of unexpected bursts of temper that may well involve other people. You may find yourself feeling rebellious, challenging those in authority or the established order.

 

Remember that radical change can be very liberating, as long as you don't "throw the baby out with the bath water."  Avoid acting rashly or impulsively, for this could lead to conflict.  This is not a good time to gamble or take part in "get rich quick" schemes.  Finances held jointly with others will be a particular source of difficulty.

 

Many relationships and things may pass out of your life now, but you will later realize that this was for the best.  Relationships and friendships may end, you may change jobs, or you may experience sudden changes in your health, especially concerning the circulatory system and heart.  Such illness would be a manifestation of your suppressed energies under this transit and would indicate your resistance to needed change.  This is also a transit associated with accidents.  Accidents are not a "given", but do stay away from dangerous or risky situations.

 

 

Neptune oppose Venus: 5/29/09, 1.18 deg. orb

enters orb: 4/03/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 5/29/09, 1.18 deg. orb

 

This once-in-a-lifetime transit often brings difficulties with personal relationships and finances.  You tend to see people the way you want them to be rather than how they truly are.  You are seeking perfection in your partner, but that's too much to ask of a fellow human.  Be more willing to see and accept your lover's faults, and you'll suffer less disappointment later on.  Pretending their faults don't exist can set you up for a big fall.

 

Beware of secret or clandestine love affairs now.  You should be able to enjoy your love without having to hide it from others.  Don't risk the trust and respect of your loved ones by lying and being deceptive.  This can produce chasms between you that take years to heal.  Make a special effort to communicate your feelings clearly and truthfully to avoid any chance of a misunderstanding.

 

If a new relationship begins at this time, it will be particularly romantic and captivating.  Allow the effects of this transit to pass before making a firm commitment to any such new person.  The test of time will determine whether it is based on reality or is merely a product of your over-active idealism.  It will also allow you to ensure that your lover feels the same way you do.

 

Avoid engaging in business deals which offer a lot for very little investment.  Your judgment is not very sound now, and such deals may indeed be too good to be true.  You are highly creative now and could constructively use your increased imagination as an artist, photographer, musician or poet.  Since your physical energy is low, you should eat well and get plenty of rest.  Avoid indulging in drugs or alcohol, and stay away from stressful or overly negative people and situations.

 

 

Chiron opposite Venus: 5/30/09, 1.43 deg. orb

enters orb: 4/26/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 5/30/09, 1.43 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only once in each 50-year cycle of Chiron.  Your love life will be a source of major change now, as you closely re-examine your long-held habits and patterns in relationships.  You are very sensitive to the needs of others now, and you are likely to play peacekeeper in order to rid your environment of disharmony, even if those closest to you are unwilling to meet you halfway.  Don't allow yourself to become a victim of life's circumstances; instead, learn to heal yourself and others.  You seek a relationship in which the needs of both partners are met (not just one), and you're willing to do your part.  Resist a tendency to over-idealize any new partner you meet now; they're no more perfect than you are.  Also, you may find that you attract partners who are married, live far away, or are unattainable in some way.  If you're already in a committed relationship, the changes in you will either improve the partnership, or lead to its end.  Either way, in retrospect you'll be able to see that it was for the best.

 

Events that occur now may bring up old childhood wounds that have limited your ability to give and receive love (especially those involving betrayal or abandonment).  Although the memories you relive now may be painful, this is the first step toward permanently healing these old wounds.  Then you'll be freer to love others (and allow them to love you).  Instead of having to repeat past mistakes over and over, you can more easily attract someone with whom you can share a life of joy and fulfillment.  If you do meet such a person now, it is likely that you'll feel you've known them forever.  Any love relationship you begin now will be very spiritual in nature.

 

You have a higher appreciation for the arts now and may even discover that you have hidden creative talents.  If you keep an open mind, you can easily see beauty in everything (and everyone) around you without being envious of others' good fortune.  As a result of what you're learning now, you are revising your entire value system.  This is a good time to closely examine your priorities and decide who or what is truly important in your life.  Then stand up for your values, without worrying what others will think.  As you rearrange your priorities, you may take a new job, or change professions entirely.  This would be an excellent time to explore a career in the healing arts.  Once you've learned to heal yourself, you'll be a natural at healing others.

 

 

Jupiter oppose Venus: 6/15/09, 0.64 deg. orb

enters orb: 5/16/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 6/30/09, 1.01 deg. orb

 

During this transit your taste will be somewhat extravagant.  You are strongly attracted to beauty and can spend a great deal of money surrounding yourself with it.  Be careful how you spend your money; you can make some sound investments now, but you must be careful to choose carefully.  You may have a feeling that nothing can go wrong, and this only increases your chances that something will.

 

Although this is usually a pleasant transit, you may encounter difficulties in your relationships (especially if this is indicated by other transits happening around this time).  The issue for you in relationships now is one of freedom.  There may be a struggle within yourself and/or with another because one of you feels the need for more freedom.  Learn to limit your expectations of yourself and promise less.  That way you won't put off projects indefinitely because they seem overwhelming.  In other words, give yourself a break.

 

If your relationships have been possessive in nature, this transit will bring the issue out into the open to be dealt with.  If you can treat each other with respect and trust, these things can be worked out.  There is also the possibility that this transit could bring a new love interest into your life.  Let such a relationship stand the test of time before making solid commitments.

 

Like many Jupiter transits, this one brings the danger of gaining weight (if you are already so inclined).  Watch what you eat and don't overindulge in rich food or drink.  If you feel more like vacationing than working now, just be sure to stay within your budget, and watch for hidden costs.

 

 

Uranus conjunct Chiron: 7/02/09, 1.01 deg. orb

enters orb: 5/11/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 7/02/09, 1.01 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only once in each 84-year cycle of Uranus and is a time of great spiritual awakening.  Your curiosity about metaphysical sciences (including astrology) will radically increase now, as you seek greater meaning behind each everyday occurrence.  Intuitive insights are common now, and you may discover that you have telepathic or other psychic abilities.  This is an excellent time to study yoga, meditation, biofeedback, herbology, or healing with crystals or thought energy.  While you may have previously believed these methods too weird to be valid, you're willing to try them now (perhaps because more traditional methods have not worked).  You may even consider a new career in one of these fields.

 

During this transit your actions will seem impulsive and rebellious to those closest to you.  They may disagree with the path you've chosen now and could attempt to stop the changes in you.  Have patience with others' apparent lack of understanding.  Remember that it's very easy for others to support you when they agree with you; rare is the friend who can support you when they don't.  In the end, only you can choose what is best for your future, and you cannot allow the fears of others to dissuade you from even attempting to reach your goals, no matter how outrageous they may seem.  As you make massive changes in your life during this time, please remember that some things (and some traditions) are fine just the way they are.  Avoid making rash decisions involving permanent change, or you may regret your split-second choices later on.

 

As part of your search for freedom of expression, you may repeatedly change residences or jobs.  With your strong need for "space" now, it may be difficult for you to maintain commitments in your relationships.  You feel driven to help change the world for the better and may join groups dedicated to bringing about social and environmental reforms.  Old friends from your past may resurface to bring your attention to childhood issues you've never resolved (and to provide encouragement and support where needed).

 

 

Uranus conjunct Moon: 7/02/09, 1.79 deg. orb

enters orb: 6/08/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 7/02/09, 1.79 deg. orb

 

Uranus will conjoin your Moon only once in its 84-year cycle.  You can certainly expect the unexpected during this rare transit.  You will have your greatest upset with women (no matter what sex you are), especially your mother or other female relatives.  Sometimes this upset will take the form of a disagreement, but it can also just be an upsetting surprise.  There will also be radical changes in the area of your life ruled by the Moon--your home and family life--and you will be much moodier than usual.

 

You are more emotional than usual now, and you should resist the temptation to respond impulsively to others who hurt you.  Under this transit you will express your emotions very strongly, even if you are usually very reserved and composed.  People and situations that have been a major focus of your emotional energy for a long time may pass from your life now.  In truth, this is necessary in order that other people and situations that are better suited to your personal growth can replace them.

 

One of the names for Uranus is "The Great Awakener."  If you have extreme difficulties with this transit, it is probably because your emotions have become rigid and repressed.  This transit allows you a wonderful opportunity to truly get in touch with your feelings.  Since the Moon rules the home, your emotions and your source of nurturing, you will see Uranus' influence in those areas of your life.  Some people have psychic experiences during this transit.  At the very least, your intuition will improve and you will be more interested than usual in occult and metaphysical subjects, such as astrology.

 

The positive side of this transit is that it helps you to break out of ruts that have become very limiting.  You may be attracted to a new acquaintance of the opposite sex during this time (especially if you are a man).  The better able you are to incorporate change freely into your environment and your relationships now, the less likely you are to have disruptive change thrust upon you.

 

 

Pluto conjunct Midheaven: 7/05/09, Exact

enters orb: 4/05/09, 1.63 deg. orb - leaves orb: 9/03/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit, like most involving transiting Pluto, is a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. Because the Midheaven is the cusp of the Tenth House, the effects of this transit will last until Pluto leaves your Tenth and enters your Eleventh House (about 15 years).  It is a very important turning point in your life.  At this time you will closely examine your past, question your direction in life and make necessary changes in your life goals.  Your parents may also be an issue now, and your relationships with family members may undergo a transformation.  It is important to you now that you have a solid, upstanding reputation before the world, and you will do what is necessary to achieve this.

 

Pluto requires that your success in life be achieved through honesty and fair dealing.  Any underhanded methods you use now or shortcuts you take at the expense of others will backfire on you with a vengeance.  Be sure that your motivations are pure in whatever you undertake at this time.  Now more than ever you should remember, "What goes around, comes around."

 

If your present career or position in life does not provide the opportunity for growth that you need, you will be forced to leave it.  You will eliminate many people and things from your life now because they no longer harmonize with or contribute to your reformed goals in life.  Don't panic and wonder where you will go in life.  Learn to relax and listen to your inner guidance.  It is quite strong now.  If you have been on the proper course all along, you will feel a renewed surge of ambition and drive.  At this time you could truly make your mark on the world.

 

This is a time of bulldozing away existing structures that limit you in order to make room for something new and better.  Learn not to hold on to those people and things that are being taken from you now.  If you do, they will only be torn from your grasp.  Surrender to the changes that are taking place now and know that they are really for the best.

 

 

Jupiter oppose Jupiter: 7/27/09, Exact

enters orb: 7/05/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 8/04/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This is a time of great energy and self-confidence.  You feel you can take on the whole world at once, and indeed your abilities to achieve are high at this time.  However, be careful not to over-commit yourself.  Remember, you don't wear an "S" on your chest.  You may find that the chunk you bite off is tougher to chew than you thought.  Jupiter can also attract opportunities to you; so leave yourself open for a better deal around the next corner.

 

You may feel restless at this time.  Your world seems suddenly very small and uninteresting.  This transit can also indicate conflicts with authority figures, even when you have done nothing wrong.  Perhaps you are sending out arrogant and overconfident vibes and those in authority feel they must "put you in your place."  Be careful to take such conflicts seriously.  Your opponent is likely to have a great deal of power to wield over you.  Be prepared to compromise.

 

This transit is often "lucky," especially in financial matters.  However, you may encounter opposition in areas associated with Jupiter, such as education, publishing, religion, travel or foreign trade.  Watch out for hidden costs or restrictions.  The one danger of this transit is that you may overdo.  This applies to work, play, and self-confidence.  Exercise care and a little self-restraint during this time.  This is especially true in finances.  Don't spend as though there is no tomorrow.

 

 

Chiron opposite Jupiter: 8/03/09, Exact

enters orb: 5/30/09, 1.88 deg. orb - leaves orb: 8/22/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only once in each 50-year cycle of Chiron.  During this time you will closely re-examine your belief system (especially those parts of it handed down to you by your parents). You realize how your sense of confidence and optimism was stifled as a child, and you seek to recapture it.  Although you may feel very lucky, this is not a good time to gamble or take unnecessary risks.  You are very impatient with rules and regulations, and must resist the temptation to fly in the face of authority. Rather than becoming a victim of life's circumstances now, learn to heal yourself and others.  Your interest in religious matters may increase, or you may pursue your own personal spiritual path by exploring metaphysics and holistic health.  As you embark upon the journey to your own personal enlightenment, avoid a tendency to consider yourself right and everyone else wrong.  Taken to an extreme, this attitude could even result in legal battles.  Everyone's belief system is the correct one for them.

 

Events that occur now may cause you to lose faith in your parents' version of the truth. You seek more information on ideas that you previously considered too far out.  This is an excellent time to go to school or travel to broaden your view of the world.  You will certainly share experiences with others who will help re-shape your belief system.  The more open-minded you remain, the less troublesome these changes will be.  Now is the time to decide what you truly believe.  Look within yourself; avoid following a guru or other spiritual leader who seems to have all the answers.  Otherwise, you may find that you become disillusioned both with your guru and his message.  This is an excellent time to go on a vision quest or pilgrimage of your own.

 

You're inspired to fight for global causes, such as world peace or environmental safety.  You find meaning in each of life's daily events, no matter how insignificant it may seem.  Once you learn to open your mind and embrace new concepts, you'll be amazed at how much you can learn.  After these experiences you may consider becoming a teacher of some sort to share them with others.  You could inspire others with your unique perspective on life and your willingness to see the good in everyone.

 

 

Saturn conjunct Pluto: 8/12/09, Exact

enters orb: 7/24/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 8/21/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only once in every 28- to 30-year cycle of Saturn and is a time of focused hard work.  You will find that your efforts are repeatedly blocked by lack of resources or other impossible demands placed upon you.  It could be that your superiors or authority figures, such as government officials, will limit or restrict you in some way that hampers your freedom of expression.  If you are not able to remove yourself from their control or in some way avoid the restrictions imposed upon you, you will become frustrated and angry (perhaps even violently so).

 

You may have to learn to get along on limited finances now or suffer some other kind of shortage in your life.  If you spread yourself too thin now or take on tasks beyond your realistic ability, you will set yourself up for failure in the future when the foundation of your work is found to be too weak.  If you pay attention to details now and limit yourself to what you can reasonably handle, you will be able to bring about careful constructive change in the structures you have built in your life.  This is an excellent time to study occult or metaphysical subjects.  Your intuition is very active now, and you may want to practice developing your own latent psychic abilities.

 

Pay attention to your health now.  One possibility with this transit is that you could sustain an injury or illness that in some way incapacitates you.  This would in turn be highly frustrating for you because it would limit your freedom of movement.  You are undergoing a transformation now, and in the end you will look back and see that events that occurred now were necessary and even desirable, even if it doesn't seem that way at the time.

 

 

Jupiter square Neptune: 8/13/09, Exact

enters orb: 7/29/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 8/21/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

During this transit you will find that you are often challenged to defend your ideals.  In response, you feel more of a need than ever to express your spiritual views in concrete ways.  While this presents you with even more challenges, it also helps you to question your own beliefs and to abandon those that are no longer valid in favor of new, more realistic ideals.

 

This is a time when you will feel like giving freely of your time and resources to those who are in need.  Do not become discouraged when you find that some of those you attempt to help now may not want to improve their situation in life.  There are others who are more deserving of your helping hand because they are willing to also help themselves.  This transit offers you the opportunity to learn to tell the difference.  Concentrate your charitable efforts on those who want to "learn to fish" rather than those you want you to continue to "fish" for them.

 

Like most Jupiter-Neptune contacts, this transit can bring about a dangerous over-optimism--that is, you may feel that no matter what you do, nothing can go wrong.  This can cause you to make unwise decisions and to take risks you normally wouldn't.  Be particularly careful in financial dealings; be sure you read the fine print, and don't rely on "get-rich-quick" schemes.  You will be more inclined to gamble now and to trust others whom you wouldn't ordinarily associate with.  Also, you may experience difficulties related to travel, education, religion, or drugs and alcohol.

 

One final note of caution--beware of false prophets.  This transit is a typical time to encounter people who will peddle religious or spiritual ideals in exchange for real material gain for themselves.  Be sure a worthy cause is truly worthy before contributing to it.

 

In summary, this transit offers you many chances for growth through challenges to your existing spiritual ideals.  Although at this time you may feel as though you don't know what to believe, by the time this transit is over you will have expanded your mind (and heart) to include many realities other than your own.

 

 

Saturn sextile Neptune: 8/25/09, Exact

enters orb: 8/12/09, 1.50 deg. orb - leaves orb: 8/31/09, 0.75 deg. orb

 

This transit signifies a time of deep, searching thought.  You may not feel like partying, and you are not so likely to indulge yourself in pleasures of the flesh as in the past.  This can be a time of constructive self-discipline and self-denial.  You are able to see that what goes around, comes around and that all things come to those who wait.  You are grounded and patient now, and this is an excellent time for activities requiring a focused mind, such as meditation.

 

You are seeking to blend your spiritual and material worlds at this time.  Now is a good time to work for a charity or religious organization.  You are able to put the needs of your higher self before your ego needs.  Be careful not to be a spiritual snob and become rigid and judgmental in your beliefs.  You are highly intuitive now, especially with regard to business matters.  Friends and business associates from your past will resurface in your life and may provide you with valuable assistance.

 

Your thoughts are very serious at this time, and you can make traumatic breakthroughs in understanding both yourself and the world around you.  You will be attracted to individuals and groups who share your ideals and will find it satisfying to work with others toward a common spiritual goal.  Be careful not to take yourself too seriously, and avoid adopting a dogmatic, self-righteous attitude.

 

 

Uranus oppose Sun: 8/29/09, Exact

enters orb: 7/02/09, 1.27 deg. orb - leaves orb: 9/24/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

You can definitely expect sudden changes under this transit, which occurs only once in each 84-year cycle of Uranus.  Whether or not they will be positive largely depends on your response to the need for these changes.  If you resist, the changes will take place anyway, but you will not be in control of the situation.  The most constructive use of this transit is to cooperate with the changes that are occurring around you.

 

This influence on your life acts to alter your overall personality and consciousness.  Your individuality becomes the focus.  You learn more about yourself and might disrupt your life path in order to express this fact.  Your will is called to the fore, and you may express yourself in a defiant manner.  Patterns of behavior that worked for you in the past are questioned, and change is in order.  You become rather intolerant of restrictions on your self-expression.  Freedom, rebellion and resistance to authority are the key issues for this time period.  You urgently want greater freedom from responsibilities in your personal life now.  This is a time when considerable tension could accumulate, with release coming in the form of unexpected bursts of temper that may well involve other people. You may find yourself feeling rebellious, challenging those in authority or the established order.

 

Remember that radical change can be very liberating, as long as you don't "throw the baby out with the bath water."  Avoid acting rashly or impulsively, for this could lead to conflict.  This is not a good time to gamble or take part in "get rich quick" schemes.  Finances held jointly with others will be a particular source of difficulty.

 

Many relationships and things may pass out of your life now, but you will later realize that this was for the best.  Relationships and friendships may end, you may change jobs, or you may experience sudden changes in your health, especially concerning the circulatory system and heart.  Such illness would be a manifestation of your suppressed energies under this transit and would indicate your resistance to needed change.  This is also a transit associated with accidents.  Accidents are not a "given", but do stay away from dangerous or risky situations.

 

 

Uranus oppose Uranus: 9/11/09, Exact

enters orb: 7/02/09, 1.77 deg. orb - leaves orb: 10/07/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit only happens once in life (around the age of 42) and is commonly known as a "mid-life crisis."  At this time you will examine what you have achieved in your life, realizing that you have lived half of your normal life expectancy.  You may feel that you have not accomplished as much as you wanted to by this age and may take drastic action to break out of your present life situations and strike out in a new direction.

 

This is a common time for men (or women) to leave their mates and begin a relationship that is very exciting and stimulating (often with a younger partner).  Or you may suddenly switch careers, deciding to go into a rather unconventional field.  Those who are close to you may be shocked at these sudden changes, especially since you are not so likely to take the feelings of others into consideration but rather act impulsively to break free of what you perceive to be limiting situations.

 

If your life has not become rigid or stuck in an all-too-familiar rut, you may respond to this transit more positively.  In this case, the changes you make will not be so radical and will be well thought out.  You will realize that today is truly the first day of the rest of your life and will feel pressed to prepare for your future.  This is a time of great self-discovery, although it will not always happen the easy way.

 

Now is the time to look within and to experience the consequences of the decisions you made in the first half of your life.  The next step is to recreate your future in order that it more accurately reflects the new you.  Just remember not to "throw the baby out with the bath water" as you make needed changes in your life.  There are some parts of your life that are worthwhile and should be preserved.  Be sure you are not initiating radical change just for the sake of change.

 

During this time you will become more aware of your role in the larger plan of the Universe and will seek a deeper meaning behind everything that happens to you.  You realize now that all outside achievements are superficial compared to the inner ones you must attain.  Make good use of this time to establish a broader philosophy toward life.

 

 

Neptune oppose Jupiter: 9/14/09, Exact

enters orb: 6/20/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 11/06/09, 0.65 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only once in your lifetime.  At this time you feel superhuman, as though you are destined for success and nothing can go wrong.  The only problem with this sense of extreme self-confidence is that it is not based on reality.  Because you feel extremely lucky now, you are inclined to take foolish risks and could suffer financial loss.  It would be best to avoid gambling in any form during this transit.  This is an extremely unfavorable time for legal disputes.

 

You feel very idealistic now and tend to see things as you want them to be rather than as they really are.  You may become involved with religious or spiritual groups which are bordering on fanatic.  This is not recommended at this time because you are quite impressionable and prone to idealize spiritual leaders and teachers instead of seeing them realistically.  This can set you up for a surprise when this transit has passed and you see things more clearly.  You are particularly prone to addiction, so it is best to avoid contact with alcohol and drugs.

 

During this transit you are likely to feel more compassionate and giving than usual.  You are more likely to share your good fortune with others now and must be careful whom you choose to assist.  Choose those who want to learn to take care of themselves rather than those who will become increasingly dependent upon you.

 

 

Saturn conjunct Uranus: 9/16/09, Exact

enters orb: 8/31/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 9/24/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only once in every 28- to 30-year cycle of Saturn and is usually a time of great stress.  You are frustrated now and feel that you are stuck in a dull, boring rut.  Even though you try to break free from the monotony, your obligations and responsibilities seem to hold you captive.  During this transit you are likely to make sudden decisions and take impulsive actions that will surprise even your closest friends.  You may leave a relationship or a job without warning or suddenly move to a different location.  However you choose to do it, you feel an overwhelming need to rebel against oppressive situations in your life.

 

The more rigid and inflexible you have been in life, the more difficult this transit will be for you.  That is because this transit tends to release the tension that you have been building up until now.  The more tension there is, the more violent your reaction to this transit.  If you have been flexible and adjust well to change, you may be able to make major positive changes in your life now without upsetting the foundations you have worked so hard to build.  If you feel the need to rebel against your current life situation, be sure not to throw the baby out with the bath water.  Certainly there are some parts of your life which are satisfactory and which should be preserved, even if they need to be modified.

 

In the long run it would be best if you cooperate in making needed changes in your life now.  If these changes are not made now, you will be faced with similar but even more difficult situations in about 14 years when Saturn opposes your Uranus.  Once you have chosen a course to pursue, remember to use caution.  Although you feel like working and accomplishing minor miracles now, you are also more tense and high-strung than usual.  Be realistic about what you can handle and don't work yourself into a frazzle, for this could result in illness or injuries.

 

 

Chiron square Neptune: 9/17/09, Exact

enters orb: 8/07/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 10/31/09, 0.93 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only twice in each 50-year cycle of Chiron.  During this time you're overly sensitive to the needs of others, and you may have to remind yourself that you cannot take care of anyone all the time.  Your first obligation is to care for yourself; otherwise you're useless to everyone else.  You have an increased interest in spiritual and psychic matters and may even discover that you have psychic abilities.  You may have vivid, detailed dreams or past-life memories, and at times it may be difficult to tell the difference between dreams and reality.  These new discoveries may cause you to question your long-held religious or philosophical beliefs as you begin to follow your own instincts instead of sticking to tradition.

 

You may realize that you still carry scars from your childhood that affected your sense of confidence and self-worth.  As a result, you have difficulty trusting in another's love and even believing in your lovability.  Events in your life (such as disappointment, deception, or loss) may cause you to re-evaluate your view of reality and to see people as they really are rather than as you'd like them to be.  If you do encounter distressing events now, don't allow yourself to become a victim and be discouraged or depressed. Each "crisis" is just a lesson with valuable insights to offer.  You should also avoid temporary and artificial relief from reality through alcohol or drugs (prescription or otherwise).  Engulfing yourself in spirituality can also be a form of escapism. Instead of focusing on your pain and loss, keep a strong vision of your goals for healing and happiness in the future.  Look within for the answers to your questions now; don't blindly follow any guru or spiritual leader.

 

You seek a peaceful existence now, and you find conflict to be very disruptive.  During this transit, you may discover that you have hidden creative talents.  Your artistic creations reflect your emerging spiritual consciousness. You also have an increased interest in holistic healing techniques, such as acupuncture or herbs.  You may even find that you have talent as a healer and pursue a new career in the healing arts.   Once you've developed a positive attitude toward life, you can help others learn to do the same and thereby heal themselves.

 

 

Saturn conjunct Sun: 9/20/09, Exact

enters orb: 9/04/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 9/28/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit occurs only once every 28-30 years and is a culmination of energies that were set in motion 14-15 years ago when Saturn opposed your Sun.  This was a time of adversity for you, but at the same time you made new beginnings that will soon reach a climax--of either success or failure.  This is a time of tremendous hard work and responsibility, for this is the only way to achieve the success you seek.  But your responsibilities in your personal and work life seem to limit your freedom.  Try to concentrate on the important tasks at hand.  You can reward yourself for a job well done once this transit has passed.

 

You will strive to achieve your idea of success now.  With your increased self-discipline and endurance, you can accomplish a great deal.  If you do experience failure at this time, do not regard it as a complete one.  You've learned a great deal over the past 15 years, and you benefit from past mistakes.  Don't start any failed projects over until you have examined and corrected flaws in your plan.  Otherwise, this can be a time of personal and professional defeat and working too hard can cause possible physical or mental health problems.

 

During this transit you'll take your relationships very seriously, as well as your obligations to others.  You may feel isolated and lonely now, and you may withdraw from loved ones or undergo a breakup.  If this occurs, it is an indication that such a relationship was not contributing to your success but instead detracted from it.  Solid relationships will endure the test of Saturn.

 

 

Saturn oppose Chiron: 10/09/09, Exact

enters orb: 9/22/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 10/17/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only once in each 28- to 30-year cycle of Saturn.  The older you are at the time it happens, the more "set in your ways" you're likely to have become.  Try to remain open to change during this time, and allow yourself to question what you may have previously considered to be ultimate authority.  Events in your life will put you in the position to choose between what you believe is best and what you are told (or ordered) to do, by your most respected superiors, leaders, or family members.  It's possible you'll change jobs or careers for ethical reasons.  You have little patience with rules and regulations now, and this can cause conflict with authority figures.  Learn to work within the system and become a hero for your cause rather than becoming a martyr or victim.

 

You will closely review choices you've made in the past and reassess your current life obligations.  If you're only halfway committed to any person or situation (perhaps because of a sense of duty or obligation), you will decide either to change your attitude to one of full commitment or else terminate the contact altogether.  It's also possible that responsibilities you've shirked in the past will resurface to be fulfilled (especially involving your parents or your children).  If this occurs, be as fair and ethical as possible in your dealings, and look at it as a chance to correct past mistakes and repay karmic debts.

 

During this transit you may have a major breakthrough in your relationship with a major male role model from your youth, such as your father.  You may be called upon to care for a loved one, or to change your career plans in order to fulfill an obligation to them.  Although the childhood memories brought up by such events could be painful, it also allows you the opportunity to heal these old wounds and any unhealthy patterns they've caused in your life.  You may seek new techniques for self-improvement, such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, herbology, healing with crystals or prayer.  You may even consider a new career in one of these fields.

 

 

Saturn oppose Moon: 10/15/09, Exact

enters orb: 9/29/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 10/24/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This is an emotionally difficult transit that occurs once every 28 to 30 years.  You may experience problems on the job or in your domestic life that can lead to depression, loneliness or the breakup of relationships.  You may encounter more problems with women than men during this time, no matter which sex you are.

 

During this transit you may feel lonely and alienated from friends and lovers.  In truth, you have been neglecting your own emotional needs and therefore have disconnected yourself from others.  It may seem that no one else can understand what you are going through or that you can't get the emotional satisfaction that you need from others.

 

At this time you may realize that you have been devoting all your time and energy to your obligations in life--your career, your relationships or your role as parent--at the expense of your own emotional well-being.  In your efforts to fulfill your responsibilities to others, you may have ignored or repressed your own emotional needs and have therefore erected a wall between yourself and others.

 

Be careful not to neglect your own emotional satisfaction (represented by the Moon) in order to fulfill your commitments to others (signified by Saturn).  They are both important aspects of your life.  Learn to satisfy both needs so that you can be happy and healthy and still behave in a responsible manner.  You may encounter obstacles in your career now, especially if you work in farming, real estate or the food industry.  This is also not a good time to seek help and cooperation from authority figures, including government agencies.

 

 

Neptune square Neptune: 11/06/09, 1.55 deg. orb

enters orb: 9/23/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 11/06/09, 1.55 deg. orb

 

This transit occurs only once in your life (in your early 40s) and is part of what is known as the mid-life crisis.  You'll use this time to review your life, question whether you have or will ever fulfill your goals, and make changes if needed.  Be careful not to make changes on a whim, however, because your judgment is not at its best under Neptune's influence.  If you act too rashly, you could endanger your home, family life or career.  Remember that your emotions are more unstable than usual now.

 

Remember that you do not know everything there is to know about yourself, even at your "old" age.  It's time to see some truths in your life that you have been avoiding by reassessing your goals in life.  You may decide that you've been pursuing ideals that you no longer value.  Allow yourself to be guided through this transit, just don't make any hard-and-fast commitments that cannot be broken later.  You will emerge from this transit with new insights that will greatly change your outlook on life.

 

You are very interested in psychic, mystical and metaphysical subjects, yet your quest into these otherworldly areas will be disappointing, or even unpleasant.  Avoid mind-altering substances such as drugs and alcohol, as you are more prone than usual to addiction.

 

This is a good time to practice yoga and meditation.  If you should feel the need to seek the counsel of another at this time, it is best to consult persons who are not in your immediate age group.  Your peers are also going through this same transit and will not be able to provide objective guidance at this time.

 

 

Pluto is in the 10th: 11/14/09, Moving Forwards at Degree 0 in a 21 Degree House

 

Pluto is in the 10th house now, possibly driving ambition and hunger for power out of proportion. Avoid conflict with superiors. Work for the good of all and success is more likely.

 

 

Pluto conjunct Midheaven: 11/14/09, Exact

enters orb: 9/12/09, 1.01 deg. orb - leaves orb: 12/14/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit, like most involving transiting Pluto, is a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. Because the Midheaven is the cusp of the Tenth House, the effects of this transit will last until Pluto leaves your Tenth and enters your Eleventh House (about 15 years).  It is a very important turning point in your life.  At this time you will closely examine your past, question your direction in life and make necessary changes in your life goals.  Your parents may also be an issue now, and your relationships with family members may undergo a transformation.  It is important to you now that you have a solid, upstanding reputation before the world, and you will do what is necessary to achieve this.

 

Pluto requires that your success in life be achieved through honesty and fair dealing.  Any underhanded methods you use now or shortcuts you take at the expense of others will backfire on you with a vengeance.  Be sure that your motivations are pure in whatever you undertake at this time.  Now more than ever you should remember, "What goes around, comes around."

 

If your present career or position in life does not provide the opportunity for growth that you need, you will be forced to leave it.  You will eliminate many people and things from your life now because they no longer harmonize with or contribute to your reformed goals in life.  Don't panic and wonder where you will go in life.  Learn to relax and listen to your inner guidance.  It is quite strong now.  If you have been on the proper course all along, you will feel a renewed surge of ambition and drive.  At this time you could truly make your mark on the world.

 

This is a time of bulldozing away existing structures that limit you in order to make room for something new and better.  Learn not to hold on to those people and things that are being taken from you now.  If you do, they will only be torn from your grasp.  Surrender to the changes that are taking place now and know that they are really for the best.

 

 

Saturn square Midheaven: 11/15/09, Exact

enters orb: 10/26/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 11/26/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit occurs twice in every 28- to 30-year cycle of Saturn.  At this time you will closely examine your career choices and decide whether you need to change your direction.  Perhaps you will even decide to abandon your old career and establish a new one.

 

You will also examine your personal life to decide what is needed to make it more satisfying.  You may feel suddenly distant from your friends, as though they are no longer contributing to your growth and happiness.  It will become more important to you now that your relationships be supportive.  It may not be easy now to satisfy the demands of both your personal and professional lives.  Difficulties with parents or other elders are common at this time, and they may become more of a burden to you.

 

This transit sometimes provides a test for the path you have chosen.  Opposition from others may force you to question the validity of your goals.  This can be very productive if you are honest about your own self-appraisal and then take steps to implement positive changes.  If changes are needed, it would be easier to change directions now than to continue on for years and have that much more time, energy and possibly money invested in an inappropriate endeavor.

 

 

Jupiter is in the 12th: 11/20/09, Moving Forwards at Degree 0 in a 44 Degree House

 

Jupiter is in the 12th house now, allaying self- destructive tendencies, deep-seated fears and hidden problems. Charitable and unselfish motivations bring benefits. New age studies increase wisdom.

 

 

Uranus trine Neptune: 12/02/09, 0.56 deg. orb

enters orb: 9/29/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 1/03/10, 1.01 deg. orb

 

This transit occurs only twice in each 84-year cycle of Uranus.  During this time you will be more interested than usual in spiritual and philosophical matters.  You will explore the meaning behind everyday occurrences in your life and will become more aware of your role in the larger plan of the Universe.  Now is an excellent time to study spiritual and metaphysical subjects (such as astrology), and you would benefit greatly from doing so at this time.  Concepts which you previously considered abstract will be more acceptable to you now and you will be able to put them into operation in your life.

 

You are unusually idealistic now and will work hard to manifest your ideals in life.  Because you are more compassionate toward others (even those you don't know), you want to work to make the world a better place for all.  During this transit you may frequently find yourself in the position of arbitrator because you generally have a knack for solving disagreements.

 

Your increased level of concern for your fellow man may lead you to work with others to help cure the ills of society.  You are impatient with suffering and injustice and are willing to give of yourself in order to help those in need.  Your personal relationships will be the last area you will practice this compassion, however, because you are interested in helping mankind in general.

 

This transit brings to light new Universal truths which you had previously overlooked or avoided.  You can clearly see the largeness of the Universal plan and the complexities involved, and you are anxious to share this realization with those around you.  You are highly intuitive now and may have psychic experiences during this time.  This is also a good time to examine past-life memories.

 

 

Saturn oppose Ascendant: 12/06/09, Exact

enters orb: 11/12/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 12/27/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

Your close personal relationships with others will demand a great deal of your attention during this transit.  You may find that your level of responsibility increases dramatically now in your personal life, and this may place a great burden on your marriage or other partnerships.  Your relationships may seem oppressive now, and you will take steps to modify or end such contacts.

 

It's not that your relationships are suddenly developing problems now, but rather pressures which have built up slowly over time will wait no longer to be resolved.  It is possible that you will encounter opposition from others now, and perhaps even acquire a few enemies.  One of the reasons for this increased opposition is that you are finally beginning to make progress after years of hard work.  Others who can see your progress consider you to be a formidable competitor and are threatened by you.

 

You will have to work harder during this transit to make your partnerships (love and otherwise) work.  Legal and professional disputes are common during this transit.  Don't be tempted to step on others to get what you want, for this will surely come back to haunt you later.

 

Since you approach your relationships more practically now, you are less willing to tolerate abuse or unfair treatment.  Likewise, it is easier for you to leave a nonproductive relationship now, for you can clearly see that it will never be what you want it to be.

 

 

Saturn is in the 7th: 12/06/09, Moving Forwards at Degree 0 in a 42 Degree House

 

Saturn is in the 7th house now, bringing the focus on partnerships and marriage. It's time to work at relating to others who may be more demanding now. Face reality about yourself.

 

 

Jupiter square Neptune: 12/08/09, Exact

enters orb: 11/25/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 12/14/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

During this transit you will find that you are often challenged to defend your ideals.  In response, you feel more of a need than ever to express your spiritual views in concrete ways.  While this presents you with even more challenges, it also helps you to question your own beliefs and to abandon those that are no longer valid in favor of new, more realistic ideals.

 

This is a time when you will feel like giving freely of your time and resources to those who are in need.  Do not become discouraged when you find that some of those you attempt to help now may not want to improve their situation in life.  There are others who are more deserving of your helping hand because they are willing to also help themselves.  This transit offers you the opportunity to learn to tell the difference.  Concentrate your charitable efforts on those who want to "learn to fish" rather than those you want you to continue to "fish" for them.

 

Like most Jupiter-Neptune contacts, this transit can bring about a dangerous over-optimism--that is, you may feel that no matter what you do, nothing can go wrong.  This can cause you to make unwise decisions and to take risks you normally wouldn't.  Be particularly careful in financial dealings; be sure you read the fine print, and don't rely on "get-rich-quick" schemes.  You will be more inclined to gamble now and to trust others whom you wouldn't ordinarily associate with.  Also, you may experience difficulties related to travel, education, religion, or drugs and alcohol.

 

One final note of caution--beware of false prophets.  This transit is a typical time to encounter people who will peddle religious or spiritual ideals in exchange for real material gain for themselves.  Be sure a worthy cause is truly worthy before contributing to it.

 

In summary, this transit offers you many chances for growth through challenges to your existing spiritual ideals.  Although at this time you may feel as though you don't know what to believe, by the time this transit is over you will have expanded your mind (and heart) to include many realities other than your own.

 

 

Chiron square Neptune: 12/12/09, Exact

enters orb: 10/31/09, 0.93 deg. orb - leaves orb: 1/01/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only twice in each 50-year cycle of Chiron.  During this time you're overly sensitive to the needs of others, and you may have to remind yourself that you cannot take care of anyone all the time.  Your first obligation is to care for yourself; otherwise you're useless to everyone else.  You have an increased interest in spiritual and psychic matters and may even discover that you have psychic abilities.  You may have vivid, detailed dreams or past-life memories, and at times it may be difficult to tell the difference between dreams and reality.  These new discoveries may cause you to question your long-held religious or philosophical beliefs as you begin to follow your own instincts instead of sticking to tradition.

 

You may realize that you still carry scars from your childhood that affected your sense of confidence and self-worth.  As a result, you have difficulty trusting in another's love and even believing in your lovability.  Events in your life (such as disappointment, deception, or loss) may cause you to re-evaluate your view of reality and to see people as they really are rather than as you'd like them to be.  If you do encounter distressing events now, don't allow yourself to become a victim and be discouraged or depressed. Each "crisis" is just a lesson with valuable insights to offer.  You should also avoid temporary and artificial relief from reality through alcohol or drugs (prescription or otherwise).  Engulfing yourself in spirituality can also be a form of escapism. Instead of focusing on your pain and loss, keep a strong vision of your goals for healing and happiness in the future.  Look within for the answers to your questions now; don't blindly follow any guru or spiritual leader.

 

You seek a peaceful existence now, and you find conflict to be very disruptive.  During this transit, you may discover that you have hidden creative talents.  Your artistic creations reflect your emerging spiritual consciousness. You also have an increased interest in holistic healing techniques, such as acupuncture or herbs.  You may even find that you have talent as a healer and pursue a new career in the healing arts.   Once you've developed a positive attitude toward life, you can help others learn to do the same and thereby heal themselves.

 

 

Jupiter oppose Jupiter: 12/21/09, Exact

enters orb: 12/10/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 12/26/09, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This is a time of great energy and self-confidence.  You feel you can take on the whole world at once, and indeed your abilities to achieve are high at this time.  However, be careful not to over-commit yourself.  Remember, you don't wear an "S" on your chest.  You may find that the chunk you bite off is tougher to chew than you thought.  Jupiter can also attract opportunities to you; so leave yourself open for a better deal around the next corner.

 

You may feel restless at this time.  Your world seems suddenly very small and uninteresting.  This transit can also indicate conflicts with authority figures, even when you have done nothing wrong.  Perhaps you are sending out arrogant and overconfident vibes and those in authority feel they must "put you in your place."  Be careful to take such conflicts seriously.  Your opponent is likely to have a great deal of power to wield over you.  Be prepared to compromise.

 

This transit is often "lucky," especially in financial matters.  However, you may encounter opposition in areas associated with Jupiter, such as education, publishing, religion, travel or foreign trade.  Watch out for hidden costs or restrictions.  The one danger of this transit is that you may overdo.  This applies to work, play, and self-confidence.  Exercise care and a little self-restraint during this time.  This is especially true in finances.  Don't spend as though there is no tomorrow.

 

 

Neptune oppose Jupiter: 12/22/09, Exact

enters orb: 11/06/09, 0.65 deg. orb - leaves orb: 1/23/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only once in your lifetime.  At this time you feel superhuman, as though you are destined for success and nothing can go wrong.  The only problem with this sense of extreme self-confidence is that it is not based on reality.  Because you feel extremely lucky now, you are inclined to take foolish risks and could suffer financial loss.  It would be best to avoid gambling in any form during this transit.  This is an extremely unfavorable time for legal disputes.

 

You feel very idealistic now and tend to see things as you want them to be rather than as they really are.  You may become involved with religious or spiritual groups which are bordering on fanatic.  This is not recommended at this time because you are quite impressionable and prone to idealize spiritual leaders and teachers instead of seeing them realistically.  This can set you up for a surprise when this transit has passed and you see things more clearly.  You are particularly prone to addiction, so it is best to avoid contact with alcohol and drugs.

 

During this transit you are likely to feel more compassionate and giving than usual.  You are more likely to share your good fortune with others now and must be careful whom you choose to assist.  Choose those who want to learn to take care of themselves rather than those who will become increasingly dependent upon you.

 

 

Pluto square Ascendant: 1/02/10, Exact

enters orb: 11/03/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 2/01/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

Like all Pluto squares, this one will only happen once in your lifetime, and it promises to change your life considerably, especially your personal relationships.  You may find that many relationships you have valued are ending, even though you may be doing all you can to prevent this from happening.  However, you are going through a transformation in the area of your personal life (symbolized by the Ascendant) during this square by Pluto (which symbolizes death and rebirth).

 

In truth, the people and things that will pass from your life now are no longer contributing to your growth and are not appropriate to the new person you are becoming.  New and better relationships will emerge from the ashes that would not have been possible had the previous relationships not ended.  Of course, you will not be able to see the positive changes that are taking place now until the influence of this transit has passed, but you will surely recognize that you are a much different person than you were before the transit began.

 

You are likely to encounter a teacher, guru or other mentor during this time who will have a controlling effect on you.  It may not even be conscious on their part, but in some way they manipulate or control your thoughts and emotions.  However, the only power anyone can have over you is the power you give them, so it is best that you examine how you are giving away your power and how to correct the situation.  Whatever you do, do not resort to underhanded or illegal tactics now, because they will surely backfire.  Don't allow yourself to believe that your ends justify your means.  Pluto is well known for bringing "instant karma," and you may find yourself being the object of the same attitude in someone else.

 

 

Jupiter oppose Venus: 1/07/10, Exact

enters orb: 12/28/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 1/11/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

During this transit your taste will be somewhat extravagant.  You are strongly attracted to beauty and can spend a great deal of money surrounding yourself with it.  Be careful how you spend your money; you can make some sound investments now, but you must be careful to choose carefully.  You may have a feeling that nothing can go wrong, and this only increases your chances that something will.

 

Although this is usually a pleasant transit, you may encounter difficulties in your relationships (especially if this is indicated by other transits happening around this time).  The issue for you in relationships now is one of freedom.  There may be a struggle within yourself and/or with another because one of you feels the need for more freedom.  Learn to limit your expectations of yourself and promise less.  That way you won't put off projects indefinitely because they seem overwhelming.  In other words, give yourself a break.

 

If your relationships have been possessive in nature, this transit will bring the issue out into the open to be dealt with.  If you can treat each other with respect and trust, these things can be worked out.  There is also the possibility that this transit could bring a new love interest into your life.  Let such a relationship stand the test of time before making solid commitments.

 

Like many Jupiter transits, this one brings the danger of gaining weight (if you are already so inclined).  Watch what you eat and don't overindulge in rich food or drink.  If you feel more like vacationing than working now, just be sure to stay within your budget, and watch for hidden costs.

 

 

Saturn sextile Mars: 1/14/10, 1.31 deg. orb

enters orb: 12/29/09, 1.50 deg. orb - leaves orb: 1/14/10, 1.31 deg. orb

 

This is a good time to direct your energies toward planning and building projects slowly and thoroughly, and whatever new plans you undertake now will be more likely to succeed in the long run.  You have a practical and reasonable attitude now that can help you achieve your goals more easily.  It would be a good idea to join forces with other individuals or a group now.

 

You have remarkable endurance now and can work long and hard to bring your ideas to fruition.  You are not in the mood to give up and will stick to projects until they are finished; and of course you will be very thorough in all you do.  You will receive the respect of your peers and be admired by superiors and coworkers for your abilities now.

 

It is easier for you to live by the rulebook now than at other times, and your friends may wonder why you seem to be more conservative.  You exercise great discipline and will accomplish things through hard work, not by mere luck.  This is an excellent time to undertake projects that require great attention to detail and patience, especially for jewelers, craftsmen, scientists, engineers, mathematicians and builders.  This is also a favorable time for using tools and machinery.

 

 

Chiron opposite Jupiter: 1/20/10, Exact

enters orb: 12/16/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 2/04/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only once in each 50-year cycle of Chiron.  During this time you will closely re-examine your belief system (especially those parts of it handed down to you by your parents). You realize how your sense of confidence and optimism was stifled as a child, and you seek to recapture it.  Although you may feel very lucky, this is not a good time to gamble or take unnecessary risks.  You are very impatient with rules and regulations, and must resist the temptation to fly in the face of authority. Rather than becoming a victim of life's circumstances now, learn to heal yourself and others.  Your interest in religious matters may increase, or you may pursue your own personal spiritual path by exploring metaphysics and holistic health.  As you embark upon the journey to your own personal enlightenment, avoid a tendency to consider yourself right and everyone else wrong.  Taken to an extreme, this attitude could even result in legal battles.  Everyone's belief system is the correct one for them.

 

Events that occur now may cause you to lose faith in your parents' version of the truth. You seek more information on ideas that you previously considered too far out.  This is an excellent time to go to school or travel to broaden your view of the world.  You will certainly share experiences with others who will help re-shape your belief system.  The more open-minded you remain, the less troublesome these changes will be.  Now is the time to decide what you truly believe.  Look within yourself; avoid following a guru or other spiritual leader who seems to have all the answers.  Otherwise, you may find that you become disillusioned both with your guru and his message.  This is an excellent time to go on a vision quest or pilgrimage of your own.

 

You're inspired to fight for global causes, such as world peace or environmental safety.  You find meaning in each of life's daily events, no matter how insignificant it may seem.  Once you learn to open your mind and embrace new concepts, you'll be amazed at how much you can learn.  After these experiences you may consider becoming a teacher of some sort to share them with others.  You could inspire others with your unique perspective on life and your willingness to see the good in everyone.

 

 

Jupiter sextile Midheaven: 1/25/10, Exact

enters orb: 1/18/10, 1.50 deg. orb - leaves orb: 1/28/10, 0.75 deg. orb

 

Your confidence and optimism are high during this transit.  You have a good handle on your life and know where you are going.  Both your domestic and career life should be very pleasant now.  You may receive new opportunities for growth, maybe even a management or leadership position.  You will get along well with supervisors now, as well as your peers.  Your reputation as an ethical person in the community will deepen, probably with a little help from your friends.

 

This is also a good time to search out your deepest feelings, as you are more comfortable with self-examination.  You are open-minded and receptive to suggestions for improvement, and you will learn a great deal with this approach to life.  Your spiritual awareness will also increase.

 

You recognize this time as an opportunity for growth, both personally and professionally.  This would also be a good time to travel and explore other cultures, to return to school or to study philosophy, religion, or law on your own.  You may have opportunities to teach or to publish your ideas, in which case others will be inspired by your ideas and your ethical example.

 

 

Jupiter square Mars: 2/12/10, Exact

enters orb: 2/03/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 2/16/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

Like most Jupiter transits, this one brings a great surge in self-confidence.  With the square to Mars, however, you can have a tendency to become downright obnoxious.  At the very least, you will be anxious to assert yourself.  Be careful not to become a dictator toward those around you.

 

There is also a danger that you could over-estimate your capabilities and take on more than you can handle.  This is a good time to get some serious work done, but try to remember that you are only human.  But don't be afraid to take on new tasks, even those that usually seem impossible to you.  You will not only have the energy and confidence to do it, but you will do it well.

 

Be careful to avoid financial risks as well.  Above all else, don't act too rashly and take risks with your safety; this could lead to an accident or conflict.  Remember--everything in moderation.  You could also encounter resistance from your boss or coworkers.  These people are only reacting to your self-confident assertiveness, seeing you as a potential threat.

 

This transit is also known for its "good timing."  You may find yourself at the right place at the right time to take advantage of a great opportunity.  This may seem like a streak of luck, but it is actually your own insight and careful planning at work.  Just be sure to look before you leap.  If a deal seems to good to be true, it probably is.  Be especially cautious if traveling or dealing with people from foreign lands.  This is not a favorable time for legal conflicts.

 

 

Uranus oppose Uranus: 2/13/10, Exact

enters orb: 12/19/09, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 3/04/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit only happens once in life (around the age of 42) and is commonly known as a "mid-life crisis."  At this time you will examine what you have achieved in your life, realizing that you have lived half of your normal life expectancy.  You may feel that you have not accomplished as much as you wanted to by this age and may take drastic action to break out of your present life situations and strike out in a new direction.

 

This is a common time for men (or women) to leave their mates and begin a relationship that is very exciting and stimulating (often with a younger partner).  Or you may suddenly switch careers, deciding to go into a rather unconventional field.  Those who are close to you may be shocked at these sudden changes, especially since you are not so likely to take the feelings of others into consideration but rather act impulsively to break free of what you perceive to be limiting situations.

 

If your life has not become rigid or stuck in an all-too-familiar rut, you may respond to this transit more positively.  In this case, the changes you make will not be so radical and will be well thought out.  You will realize that today is truly the first day of the rest of your life and will feel pressed to prepare for your future.  This is a time of great self-discovery, although it will not always happen the easy way.

 

Now is the time to look within and to experience the consequences of the decisions you made in the first half of your life.  The next step is to recreate your future in order that it more accurately reflects the new you.  Just remember not to "throw the baby out with the bath water" as you make needed changes in your life.  There are some parts of your life that are worthwhile and should be preserved.  Be sure you are not initiating radical change just for the sake of change.

 

During this time you will become more aware of your role in the larger plan of the Universe and will seek a deeper meaning behind everything that happens to you.  You realize now that all outside achievements are superficial compared to the inner ones you must attain.  Make good use of this time to establish a broader philosophy toward life.

 

 

Saturn oppose Ascendant: 2/20/10, Exact

enters orb: 1/14/10, 1.25 deg. orb - leaves orb: 3/07/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

Your close personal relationships with others will demand a great deal of your attention during this transit.  You may find that your level of responsibility increases dramatically now in your personal life, and this may place a great burden on your marriage or other partnerships.  Your relationships may seem oppressive now, and you will take steps to modify or end such contacts.

 

It's not that your relationships are suddenly developing problems now, but rather pressures which have built up slowly over time will wait no longer to be resolved.  It is possible that you will encounter opposition from others now, and perhaps even acquire a few enemies.  One of the reasons for this increased opposition is that you are finally beginning to make progress after years of hard work.  Others who can see your progress consider you to be a formidable competitor and are threatened by you.

 

You will have to work harder during this transit to make your partnerships (love and otherwise) work.  Legal and professional disputes are common during this transit.  Don't be tempted to step on others to get what you want, for this will surely come back to haunt you later.

 

Since you approach your relationships more practically now, you are less willing to tolerate abuse or unfair treatment.  Likewise, it is easier for you to leave a nonproductive relationship now, for you can clearly see that it will never be what you want it to be.

 

 

Uranus oppose Sun: 2/23/10, Exact

enters orb: 1/09/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 3/13/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

You can definitely expect sudden changes under this transit, which occurs only once in each 84-year cycle of Uranus.  Whether or not they will be positive largely depends on your response to the need for these changes.  If you resist, the changes will take place anyway, but you will not be in control of the situation.  The most constructive use of this transit is to cooperate with the changes that are occurring around you.

 

This influence on your life acts to alter your overall personality and consciousness.  Your individuality becomes the focus.  You learn more about yourself and might disrupt your life path in order to express this fact.  Your will is called to the fore, and you may express yourself in a defiant manner.  Patterns of behavior that worked for you in the past are questioned, and change is in order.  You become rather intolerant of restrictions on your self-expression.  Freedom, rebellion and resistance to authority are the key issues for this time period.  You urgently want greater freedom from responsibilities in your personal life now.  This is a time when considerable tension could accumulate, with release coming in the form of unexpected bursts of temper that may well involve other people. You may find yourself feeling rebellious, challenging those in authority or the established order.

 

Remember that radical change can be very liberating, as long as you don't "throw the baby out with the bath water."  Avoid acting rashly or impulsively, for this could lead to conflict.  This is not a good time to gamble or take part in "get rich quick" schemes.  Finances held jointly with others will be a particular source of difficulty.

 

Many relationships and things may pass out of your life now, but you will later realize that this was for the best.  Relationships and friendships may end, you may change jobs, or you may experience sudden changes in your health, especially concerning the circulatory system and heart.  Such illness would be a manifestation of your suppressed energies under this transit and would indicate your resistance to needed change.  This is also a transit associated with accidents.  Accidents are not a "given", but do stay away from dangerous or risky situations.

 

 

Chiron opposite Venus: 3/09/10, Exact

enters orb: 2/08/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 3/25/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only once in each 50-year cycle of Chiron.  Your love life will be a source of major change now, as you closely re-examine your long-held habits and patterns in relationships.  You are very sensitive to the needs of others now, and you are likely to play peacekeeper in order to rid your environment of disharmony, even if those closest to you are unwilling to meet you halfway.  Don't allow yourself to become a victim of life's circumstances; instead, learn to heal yourself and others.  You seek a relationship in which the needs of both partners are met (not just one), and you're willing to do your part.  Resist a tendency to over-idealize any new partner you meet now; they're no more perfect than you are.  Also, you may find that you attract partners who are married, live far away, or are unattainable in some way.  If you're already in a committed relationship, the changes in you will either improve the partnership, or lead to its end.  Either way, in retrospect you'll be able to see that it was for the best.

 

Events that occur now may bring up old childhood wounds that have limited your ability to give and receive love (especially those involving betrayal or abandonment).  Although the memories you relive now may be painful, this is the first step toward permanently healing these old wounds.  Then you'll be freer to love others (and allow them to love you).  Instead of having to repeat past mistakes over and over, you can more easily attract someone with whom you can share a life of joy and fulfillment.  If you do meet such a person now, it is likely that you'll feel you've known them forever.  Any love relationship you begin now will be very spiritual in nature.

 

You have a higher appreciation for the arts now and may even discover that you have hidden creative talents.  If you keep an open mind, you can easily see beauty in everything (and everyone) around you without being envious of others' good fortune.  As a result of what you're learning now, you are revising your entire value system.  This is a good time to closely examine your priorities and decide who or what is truly important in your life.  Then stand up for your values, without worrying what others will think.  As you rearrange your priorities, you may take a new job, or change professions entirely.  This would be an excellent time to explore a career in the healing arts.  Once you've learned to heal yourself, you'll be a natural at healing others.

 

 

Saturn square Midheaven: 3/16/10, Exact

enters orb: 2/15/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 3/29/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit occurs twice in every 28- to 30-year cycle of Saturn.  At this time you will closely examine your career choices and decide whether you need to change your direction.  Perhaps you will even decide to abandon your old career and establish a new one.

 

You will also examine your personal life to decide what is needed to make it more satisfying.  You may feel suddenly distant from your friends, as though they are no longer contributing to your growth and happiness.  It will become more important to you now that your relationships be supportive.  It may not be easy now to satisfy the demands of both your personal and professional lives.  Difficulties with parents or other elders are common at this time, and they may become more of a burden to you.

 

This transit sometimes provides a test for the path you have chosen.  Opposition from others may force you to question the validity of your goals.  This can be very productive if you are honest about your own self-appraisal and then take steps to implement positive changes.  If changes are needed, it would be easier to change directions now than to continue on for years and have that much more time, energy and possibly money invested in an inappropriate endeavor.

 

 

Neptune oppose Venus: 3/28/10, Exact

enters orb: 2/01/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 5/18/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This once-in-a-lifetime transit often brings difficulties with personal relationships and finances.  You tend to see people the way you want them to be rather than how they truly are.  You are seeking perfection in your partner, but that's too much to ask of a fellow human.  Be more willing to see and accept your lover's faults, and you'll suffer less disappointment later on.  Pretending their faults don't exist can set you up for a big fall.

 

Beware of secret or clandestine love affairs now.  You should be able to enjoy your love without having to hide it from others.  Don't risk the trust and respect of your loved ones by lying and being deceptive.  This can produce chasms between you that take years to heal.  Make a special effort to communicate your feelings clearly and truthfully to avoid any chance of a misunderstanding.

 

If a new relationship begins at this time, it will be particularly romantic and captivating.  Allow the effects of this transit to pass before making a firm commitment to any such new person.  The test of time will determine whether it is based on reality or is merely a product of your over-active idealism.  It will also allow you to ensure that your lover feels the same way you do.

 

Avoid engaging in business deals which offer a lot for very little investment.  Your judgment is not very sound now, and such deals may indeed be too good to be true.  You are highly creative now and could constructively use your increased imagination as an artist, photographer, musician or poet.  Since your physical energy is low, you should eat well and get plenty of rest.  Avoid indulging in drugs or alcohol, and stay away from stressful or overly negative people and situations.

 

 

Uranus conjunct Chiron: 4/04/10, Exact

enters orb: 2/28/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 4/23/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only once in each 84-year cycle of Uranus and is a time of great spiritual awakening.  Your curiosity about metaphysical sciences (including astrology) will radically increase now, as you seek greater meaning behind each everyday occurrence.  Intuitive insights are common now, and you may discover that you have telepathic or other psychic abilities.  This is an excellent time to study yoga, meditation, biofeedback, herbology, or healing with crystals or thought energy.  While you may have previously believed these methods too weird to be valid, you're willing to try them now (perhaps because more traditional methods have not worked).  You may even consider a new career in one of these fields.

 

During this transit your actions will seem impulsive and rebellious to those closest to you.  They may disagree with the path you've chosen now and could attempt to stop the changes in you.  Have patience with others' apparent lack of understanding.  Remember that it's very easy for others to support you when they agree with you; rare is the friend who can support you when they don't.  In the end, only you can choose what is best for your future, and you cannot allow the fears of others to dissuade you from even attempting to reach your goals, no matter how outrageous they may seem.  As you make massive changes in your life during this time, please remember that some things (and some traditions) are fine just the way they are.  Avoid making rash decisions involving permanent change, or you may regret your split-second choices later on.

 

As part of your search for freedom of expression, you may repeatedly change residences or jobs.  With your strong need for "space" now, it may be difficult for you to maintain commitments in your relationships.  You feel driven to help change the world for the better and may join groups dedicated to bringing about social and environmental reforms.  Old friends from your past may resurface to bring your attention to childhood issues you've never resolved (and to provide encouragement and support where needed).

 

 

Jupiter oppose Pluto: 4/15/10, Exact

enters orb: 4/06/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 4/20/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

As with most transits involving Pluto, this one signifies the danger of power struggles involving manipulation and domination.  This can manifest itself either through your attempts to manipulate others or their attempts to manipulate you.  Forces that you encounter now will be quite powerful, and the outcome of conflicts will depend on how you handle this energy.

 

You may get a promotion or acquire power over others in some way, or you may have power used against you, such as by authority figures or supervisors.  The more self-righteous you become now, the greater your chance for power struggles.  Avoid becoming pushy or even fanatical about your idea of what's right.  You will be attracted to occult matters, more for the power they hold than for mere curiosity.  Be careful not to use these forces to attempt to control others; you are likely to take on more than you can handle.

 

Another danger is that you will adopt a know-it-all attitude.  This is very likely to alienate others and even attract opposition from those who would love to knock you down a peg.  Don't try to force your will on others; this will surely backfire.  This can also be a time of conflicts with the law and with authority figures.  They will be glad to show you where the power in society really lies.

 

Legal conflicts are also common during this time.  To avoid the negative aspects of this transit, use this energy to work with others for the good of all instead of being ruthless in your drive for power over others.

 

 

Uranus conjunct Moon: 4/19/10, Exact

enters orb: 3/14/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 5/11/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

Uranus will conjoin your Moon only once in its 84-year cycle.  You can certainly expect the unexpected during this rare transit.  You will have your greatest upset with women (no matter what sex you are), especially your mother or other female relatives.  Sometimes this upset will take the form of a disagreement, but it can also just be an upsetting surprise.  There will also be radical changes in the area of your life ruled by the Moon--your home and family life--and you will be much moodier than usual.

 

You are more emotional than usual now, and you should resist the temptation to respond impulsively to others who hurt you.  Under this transit you will express your emotions very strongly, even if you are usually very reserved and composed.  People and situations that have been a major focus of your emotional energy for a long time may pass from your life now.  In truth, this is necessary in order that other people and situations that are better suited to your personal growth can replace them.

 

One of the names for Uranus is "The Great Awakener."  If you have extreme difficulties with this transit, it is probably because your emotions have become rigid and repressed.  This transit allows you a wonderful opportunity to truly get in touch with your feelings.  Since the Moon rules the home, your emotions and your source of nurturing, you will see Uranus' influence in those areas of your life.  Some people have psychic experiences during this transit.  At the very least, your intuition will improve and you will be more interested than usual in occult and metaphysical subjects, such as astrology.

 

The positive side of this transit is that it helps you to break out of ruts that have become very limiting.  You may be attracted to a new acquaintance of the opposite sex during this time (especially if you are a man).  The better able you are to incorporate change freely into your environment and your relationships now, the less likely you are to have disruptive change thrust upon you.

 

 

Jupiter trine Neptune: 4/22/10, Exact

enters orb: 4/13/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 4/27/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

During this transit you will undertake a search for spiritual truth.  Spiritual, mystical and occult subjects attract you, and you can gain much insight by studying them.  Sometimes this transit brings with it a teacher or guide who can help you on your quest--or you may find that you will play this role for someone else.  You are highly idealistic now, so if you do attract a teacher be sure that you do not overidealize them and set yourself up for disappointment.

 

You feel very humanitarian and compassionate now, and you want to work to help those in the world who are suffering.  It is possible that you may become actively involved in charitable work, either on a one-to-one level or through an organization.  And if it is you who needs the help, you are certain to get it from someone.  Now is a time people often receive well-deserved recognition for past efforts.

 

During this time you may daydream a lot, but you may not necessarily be ambitious or attempt anything significant.  If you have talent at art or music, your creativity will be heightened by this transit.  At the far extreme, this transit can bring a feeling that everything is great and nothing can possibly go wrong.  This is a pleasant feeling, but it doesn't prepare you to cope with the daily problems of life.

 

You may feel like gambling during this time, and it is O.K. to do so as long as you don't bet anything that you're not willing to lose.  Go ahead and enjoy yourself, as long as you know when to quit.

 

 

Saturn oppose Moon: 5/04/10, Exact

enters orb: 4/01/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 5/30/10, 0.57 deg. orb

 

This is an emotionally difficult transit that occurs once every 28 to 30 years.  You may experience problems on the job or in your domestic life that can lead to depression, loneliness or the breakup of relationships.  You may encounter more problems with women than men during this time, no matter which sex you are.

 

During this transit you may feel lonely and alienated from friends and lovers.  In truth, you have been neglecting your own emotional needs and therefore have disconnected yourself from others.  It may seem that no one else can understand what you are going through or that you can't get the emotional satisfaction that you need from others.

 

At this time you may realize that you have been devoting all your time and energy to your obligations in life--your career, your relationships or your role as parent--at the expense of your own emotional well-being.  In your efforts to fulfill your responsibilities to others, you may have ignored or repressed your own emotional needs and have therefore erected a wall between yourself and others.

 

Be careful not to neglect your own emotional satisfaction (represented by the Moon) in order to fulfill your commitments to others (signified by Saturn).  They are both important aspects of your life.  Learn to satisfy both needs so that you can be happy and healthy and still behave in a responsible manner.  You may encounter obstacles in your career now, especially if you work in farming, real estate or the food industry.  This is also not a good time to seek help and cooperation from authority figures, including government agencies.

 

 

Jupiter oppose Uranus: 5/06/10, Exact

enters orb: 4/26/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 5/11/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit occurs only once in the 12-year cycle of Jupiter and is usually a time of needed change. You have a strong need for personal freedom now, whether you realize it or not, and you may become distant and unreliable if you feel crowded.  Although it may not seem pleasant while you are undergoing this transit, in retrospect you will realize the value of the changes you are going through now.  You will instigate many of these changes; others will be thrust upon you.

 

If you have been tolerating a restrictive or oppressive situation (or person), you will no longer be able to do so.  You may feel as though you are stuck in a rut of sorts and will seek experiences (and people) that are different from whatever is normal for you.  You may suddenly break away from friendships, your job, or anything else in your life that has restricted your freedom of expression.  Instead of being overcome with grief over the loss of these parts of your life, you will feel a sense of intense relief, as though you have been liberated.

 

If change is being thrust upon you (for example, your lover wants out but you want the relationship to continue), it will be easier in the long run if you can loosen your grip rather than tighten it.  Others may also try to provoke change in your life by convincing you that you need it.  Change will inevitably occur in your life now; your challenge is to direct it by developing patience and discipline.  Don't expect more than is reasonable, and don't promise more than you can deliver.

 

One danger of this transit is that in your haste to throw away everyone (and thing) which has stifled you, you may "throw the baby out with the bath water" by also eliminating persons and things from your life which still have great value.  Those relationships you have which are solid and are still contributing to your growth will survive this transit, even though they may be tested.

 

 

Jupiter oppose Sun: 5/08/10, Exact

enters orb: 4/28/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 5/14/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit is usually a positive one, although it does have its dangers.  You are likely to grow a great deal during this time, and you may achieve a certain level of success and be rewarded for your past years of preparation.  The important thing is to remember when you are in the spotlight that material growth is not the only thing that matters.  Many people have achieved "success" only to find they lacked the inner capacity to handle it.

 

There is the danger of overconfidence at this time, and perhaps even a little arrogance.  Avoid a tendency to become rigidly opinionated (even fanatical) in your religious, cultural and educational views.  Closely examine your motives to be sure you're not practicing hypocrisy.  Be sure to work on an equal basis with others for mutual growth.  Working with others now can help you to clearly identify and express your own individuality.  You can learn a great deal from others around you at this time.

 

This transit also brings the tendency to gamble or spend extravagantly.  It is fun to indulge yourself and enjoy it, but also remember to keep track of your financial limits.  You may feel so overconfident that you assume the resources you have access to now will always be there.  However, such is not the case.  Spend wisely and don't overindulge in drink or merriment.

 

Some people have problems with authority figures at this time.  Again, you may tend to have a chip on your shoulder now, and those in a position of power over you are very tempted to knock it off.  Be careful not to "bite off more than you can chew."  Acting belligerent around police officers, for example, is guaranteed to get you into trouble.

 

 

Jupiter conjunct Chiron: 5/21/10, Exact

enters orb: 5/10/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 5/27/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only once in each 12-year cycle of Jupiter and is a good time to review long-held beliefs that you may not have previously questioned.  These beliefs may be deeply imbedded in your psyche, especially those which you formed as a result of early life experiences.  Now you're deciding which of your beliefs you'll keep because they ring true for you, and which you'll discard as really belonging to someone else.  You may have to take a stand against valued family members, teachers and mentors in order to follow your own path.  Don't hesitate to follow your instincts now; then you'll know better than anyone what's best for you.

 

This is an excellent time to travel to or study about foreign lands and cultures.  You'll learn a great deal from those you meet on your journey (or in your classroom) that will help to broaden your view of the world.  In the process of exploring the differences between the world's myriad cultures, you'll discover how similar we all really are.  Then you'll return home with a more tolerant and accepting attitude toward your neighbors, as well as a renewed desire to share your newfound knowledge and experience with others.  Resist any temptation to preach to others or push your ideas too hard, for this would surely lead to disagreements and conflict.

 

Your curiosity about metaphysical sciences and holistic health will also increase during this transit, either because of your increased sense of experimentation, or because you seek cures for physical, spiritual or psychological wounds you've found difficult to heal.  You may try such new techniques as meditation, yoga, acupuncture, aromatherapy, homeopathy, healing with crystals or laying on of hands.  It's possible you'll work with others to bring about greater acceptance for these alternative philosophies.  You may even consider a new career in one of these fields.

 

 

Jupiter conjunct Moon: 5/26/10, Exact

enters orb: 5/14/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 6/01/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This transit occurs only once every 12 years.  At this time you feel emotionally secure and can express your feelings clearly and sincerely.  You have a deep understanding of your own emotional make-up now and are able to nurture yourself as well as others.  You feel generous and giving and are eager to support others who need you.  Just as you are anxious to help others, they will reciprocate and you will get whatever help you need at this time.

 

You are able to see events of your past in a more holistic way now and to understand that who you were has contributed very much to who you are and will be.  Mementos of the past and old friends are precious to you now, and you may surround yourself with them.  It is a good time to look up long lost friends or family members.  This is also an excellent time to invest in real estate.

 

Your home is very important to you now, and you will work to make your domestic life as pleasant as possible.  You may do this on a purely physical level by moving or by redecorating your home, or you may make the atmosphere more comfortable by inviting old friends and loved ones over to visit.  Your relationships with women or "feminized men" will be very beneficial to you at this time (regardless of your own sex).  Often their goal is to help you take better care of yourself.

 

You may be looking to improve your home life and domestic affairs when Jupiter transits your Moon.  At the root of this is a desire for more security and a stronger home base or foundation.  This is a friendly transit period when you may find yourself more amiable and personally popular.  Take advantage of this time by resolving conflicts with others in your personal circle.  It could be a good time to buy a home or to change residence, although you might be inclined to want the biggest and the best home with the way you are feeling at this time!

 

Your finances will probably improve during this transit, and it is an excellent time to expand your business, especially in fields related to the Moon, such as real estate, food and agriculture.  Once again, many opportunities you encounter now will come from women.

 

The only drawback of this transit is that many have a tendency to gain weight (Jupiter expands on all levels, not just emotionally).  Watch your diet carefully and be sure you are getting the proper nutrition.

 

 

Saturn oppose Chiron: 5/30/10, 0.22 deg. orb

enters orb: 4/12/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 6/30/10, 1.01 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only once in each 28- to 30-year cycle of Saturn.  The older you are at the time it happens, the more "set in your ways" you're likely to have become.  Try to remain open to change during this time, and allow yourself to question what you may have previously considered to be ultimate authority.  Events in your life will put you in the position to choose between what you believe is best and what you are told (or ordered) to do, by your most respected superiors, leaders, or family members.  It's possible you'll change jobs or careers for ethical reasons.  You have little patience with rules and regulations now, and this can cause conflict with authority figures.  Learn to work within the system and become a hero for your cause rather than becoming a martyr or victim.

 

You will closely review choices you've made in the past and reassess your current life obligations.  If you're only halfway committed to any person or situation (perhaps because of a sense of duty or obligation), you will decide either to change your attitude to one of full commitment or else terminate the contact altogether.  It's also possible that responsibilities you've shirked in the past will resurface to be fulfilled (especially involving your parents or your children).  If this occurs, be as fair and ethical as possible in your dealings, and look at it as a chance to correct past mistakes and repay karmic debts.

 

During this transit you may have a major breakthrough in your relationship with a major male role model from your youth, such as your father.  You may be called upon to care for a loved one, or to change your career plans in order to fulfill an obligation to them.  Although the childhood memories brought up by such events could be painful, it also allows you the opportunity to heal these old wounds and any unhealthy patterns they've caused in your life.  You may seek new techniques for self-improvement, such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, herbology, healing with crystals or prayer.  You may even consider a new career in one of these fields.

 

 

Chiron sextile Midheaven: 6/04/10, 0.67 deg. orb

enters orb: 4/23/10, 1.50 deg. orb - leaves orb: 6/16/10, 0.75 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only twice in each 50-year cycle of Chiron.  Your focus is on your career during this time, and you may receive public recognition for your achievements (perhaps for the first time).  At the very least, if you should hear about some intriguing career opportunities, please investigate them. In order to do so, you may be forced to take actions in your life that those closest to you are likely to disapprove of.  If you've suffered from a lack of confidence in the past, now is the time to re-examine your self-esteem problems (usually formed in childhood) and heal them once and for all. The more progress you can make toward healing these scars, the easier it will be for you when Chiron conjoins or squares your natal Midheaven in a few years.

 

You may have conflicts with people who are in positions of authority over you (at work and elsewhere).  If you learn to stand up for yourself in these situations yet keep a cool head, you will eventually prevail. You may have to decide whether to sacrifice your integrity for a job (or a relationship) or to keep quiet and reap the benefits.  If your integrity is questioned, act like an honorable, respectable person, and others will be more likely to treat you like one.  If the "powers that be" seem to be against you, you can be more effective working within the system than without.  Continue to do your job responsibly, and your work will either be rewarded or you'll find a better career that gives you more autonomy and freedom of movement.

 

Events may occur which will cause you to re-evaluate your plans and life goals.  If faced with disappointments or setbacks, don't go into denial, hoping they'll go away.  Make whatever changes you must to adapt to your new reality, even if it means tightening your belt or taking on new responsibilities.  You're likely to work a lot now without many visible results, but be assured that the foundation you are building in your life now will be there when you need it later.  You are also drawn to alternative methods of health care, such as acupuncture or herbs, and may even consider a new career as a healer.

 

 

Jupiter square Midheaven: 6/19/10, Exact

enters orb: 6/03/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 7/01/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

At this time you will set high goals and try to achieve something of significance in your career.  You are no longer content to maintain the status quo because your sense of ambition is more powerful than usual and you have the self-confidence to take on a larger task.  In fact, one of the negative sides of this transit is the danger of an inflated ego.

 

You feel more competent than usual, and you will set your goals high.  You are willing to work hard for what you want, even to the point of neglecting your home life.  Be careful that you do not become overconfident and take poorly calculated risks.  Also, avoid a tendency to promise more than you can realistically deliver.  Pay closer attention to details than ever, since you are prone to overlooking them at this time.

 

You want more "elbow room" in your professional life, and you may want to change jobs or expand your business in order to achieve greater freedom of expression.  Just be sure to stay within your budget--and keep it conservative.  If you will exercise caution in your judgment, you could well achieve your goals with this transit.  For best results, just be sure to develop a little self-discipline and keep your ego and overconfidence to a minimum.

 

 

Saturn oppose Moon: 6/25/10, Exact

enters orb: 5/30/10, 0.57 deg. orb - leaves orb: 7/13/10, 1.00 deg. orb

 

This is an emotionally difficult transit that occurs once every 28 to 30 years.  You may experience problems on the job or in your domestic life that can lead to depression, loneliness or the breakup of relationships.  You may encounter more problems with women than men during this time, no matter which sex you are.

 

During this transit you may feel lonely and alienated from friends and lovers.  In truth, you have been neglecting your own emotional needs and therefore have disconnected yourself from others.  It may seem that no one else can understand what you are going through or that you can't get the emotional satisfaction that you need from others.

 

At this time you may realize that you have been devoting all your time and energy to your obligations in life--your career, your relationships or your role as parent--at the expense of your own emotional well-being.  In your efforts to fulfill your responsibilities to others, you may have ignored or repressed your own emotional needs and have therefore erected a wall between yourself and others.

 

Be careful not to neglect your own emotional satisfaction (represented by the Moon) in order to fulfill your commitments to others (signified by Saturn).  They are both important aspects of your life.  Learn to satisfy both needs so that you can be happy and healthy and still behave in a responsible manner.  You may encounter obstacles in your career now, especially if you work in farming, real estate or the food industry.  This is also not a good time to seek help and cooperation from authority figures, including government agencies.

 

 

Uranus square Midheaven: 7/06/10, 1.07 deg. orb

enters orb: 5/17/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 7/06/10, 1.07 deg. orb

 

Uranus will square your Midheaven only twice during its 84-year cycle.  Although you may not realize it consciously now, you have a great need to obtain greater freedom at home and at work.  You may feel a sudden need to change your direction in life and to rebel against restrictions and behavior patterns of the past.  One danger with this transit is that you will act impulsively in an effort to bring about total change without carefully considering all of the consequences of your actions.

 

If you have lived a rigidly structured life, you are more likely than others to react radically to this transit.  The more "bendable" you've been, the more likely you will be to make needed changes without totally disrupting your life.  If you have obediently served others most of your life, you will feel more compulsive about having things your way now.  For many persons, this transit indicates intense disagreements with or concerning your parents.

 

You are also likely to encounter exciting opportunities for increased freedom of expression.  For example, you may find that you are able to work as your own boss and be successful doing what you enjoy.  Or long-time restrictions in your life may suddenly disappear, allowing you more room for growth.

 

If you are unwilling to recognize the need for change in your life now, you will probably experience problems in your work or at home.  As long as your life has been running pretty smoothly up until now, you are not likely to experience severe difficulties, although some adjustments will be required.  If you resist making changes at this time, they are likely to occur anyway.  It is best that you relax and "go with the flow" as much as possible.  You'll see in the end that things happened for the best.

 

 

Jupiter conjunct Ascendant: 7/18/10, Exact

 

This transit occurs once every 12 years, and it marks the beginning of a new cycle in your personal and professional relationships.  You will find your circle of friends expanding during this transit, and your new friends will offer you larger perspectives on the world.  Some of them may be rich and/or powerful, but what is most important is that they have something to teach you.  You will feel warm and giving toward your loved ones now, and as a result your friends are more appreciative and see to it that you also feel loved.  This is an excellent time for equalizing the balance of give-and-take in your relationships.

 

The only danger is that (as with other Jupiter transits) you may become overconfident or arrogant, so that others feel you are looking down on them.  This is usually not a problem unless arrogance is already an issue for you.  This transit does make you feel very optimistic and convinced that nothing can go wrong.  Just be careful not to be too reckless.

 

Now is an excellent time to socialize with friends, to travel, and to make a good impression on a personal or professional level.  You may also have the opportunity to travel to foreign lands.  You will feel particularly healthy, and you are particularly resistant to disease and infection now.  During this time you feel like being good to yourself, so that few diets make it through this transit.  Jupiter brings expansion, and in this case it could involve your waistline.

 

You are primarily interested in learning and growing at this time, and you will seek out others who will stimulate your curiosity and give you a perspective of the world that is different from your own.  You may begin a new love relationship now, and you're more open to the idea of partnership and marriage than usual.  This is also an excellent time to resolve legal disputes through arbitration and compromise.

 

 

Pluto square Ascendant: 7/25/10, Exact

enters orb: 4/19/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 8/01/10, 0.12 deg. orb

 

Like all Pluto squares, this one will only happen once in your lifetime, and it promises to change your life considerably, especially your personal relationships.  You may find that many relationships you have valued are ending, even though you may be doing all you can to prevent this from happening.  However, you are going through a transformation in the area of your personal life (symbolized by the Ascendant) during this square by Pluto (which symbolizes death and rebirth).

 

In truth, the people and things that will pass from your life now are no longer contributing to your growth and are not appropriate to the new person you are becoming.  New and better relationships will emerge from the ashes that would not have been possible had the previous relationships not ended.  Of course, you will not be able to see the positive changes that are taking place now until the influence of this transit has passed, but you will surely recognize that you are a much different person than you were before the transit began.

 

You are likely to encounter a teacher, guru or other mentor during this time who will have a controlling effect on you.  It may not even be conscious on their part, but in some way they manipulate or control your thoughts and emotions.  However, the only power anyone can have over you is the power you give them, so it is best that you examine how you are giving away your power and how to correct the situation.  Whatever you do, do not resort to underhanded or illegal tactics now, because they will surely backfire.  Don't allow yourself to believe that your ends justify your means.  Pluto is well known for bringing "instant karma," and you may find yourself being the object of the same attitude in someone else.

 

 

Jupiter conjunct Ascendant: 7/27/10, Exact

 

This transit occurs once every 12 years, and it marks the beginning of a new cycle in your personal and professional relationships.  You will find your circle of friends expanding during this transit, and your new friends will offer you larger perspectives on the world.  Some of them may be rich and/or powerful, but what is most important is that they have something to teach you.  You will feel warm and giving toward your loved ones now, and as a result your friends are more appreciative and see to it that you also feel loved.  This is an excellent time for equalizing the balance of give-and-take in your relationships.

 

The only danger is that (as with other Jupiter transits) you may become overconfident or arrogant, so that others feel you are looking down on them.  This is usually not a problem unless arrogance is already an issue for you.  This transit does make you feel very optimistic and convinced that nothing can go wrong.  Just be careful not to be too reckless.

 

Now is an excellent time to socialize with friends, to travel, and to make a good impression on a personal or professional level.  You may also have the opportunity to travel to foreign lands.  You will feel particularly healthy, and you are particularly resistant to disease and infection now.  During this time you feel like being good to yourself, so that few diets make it through this transit.  Jupiter brings expansion, and in this case it could involve your waistline.

 

You are primarily interested in learning and growing at this time, and you will seek out others who will stimulate your curiosity and give you a perspective of the world that is different from your own.  You may begin a new love relationship now, and you're more open to the idea of partnership and marriage than usual.  This is also an excellent time to resolve legal disputes through arbitration and compromise.

 

 

Neptune oppose Venus: 8/01/10, 0.15 deg. orb

enters orb: 5/31/10, 1.05 deg. orb - leaves orb: 8/01/10, 0.15 deg. orb

 

This once-in-a-lifetime transit often brings difficulties with personal relationships and finances.  You tend to see people the way you want them to be rather than how they truly are.  You are seeking perfection in your partner, but that's too much to ask of a fellow human.  Be more willing to see and accept your lover's faults, and you'll suffer less disappointment later on.  Pretending their faults don't exist can set you up for a big fall.

 

Beware of secret or clandestine love affairs now.  You should be able to enjoy your love without having to hide it from others.  Don't risk the trust and respect of your loved ones by lying and being deceptive.  This can produce chasms between you that take years to heal.  Make a special effort to communicate your feelings clearly and truthfully to avoid any chance of a misunderstanding.

 

If a new relationship begins at this time, it will be particularly romantic and captivating.  Allow the effects of this transit to pass before making a firm commitment to any such new person.  The test of time will determine whether it is based on reality or is merely a product of your over-active idealism.  It will also allow you to ensure that your lover feels the same way you do.

 

Avoid engaging in business deals which offer a lot for very little investment.  Your judgment is not very sound now, and such deals may indeed be too good to be true.  You are highly creative now and could constructively use your increased imagination as an artist, photographer, musician or poet.  Since your physical energy is low, you should eat well and get plenty of rest.  Avoid indulging in drugs or alcohol, and stay away from stressful or overly negative people and situations.

 

 

Saturn square Midheaven: 8/01/10, 0.75 deg. orb

enters orb: 7/16/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 8/01/10, 0.75 deg. orb

 

This transit occurs twice in every 28- to 30-year cycle of Saturn.  At this time you will closely examine your career choices and decide whether you need to change your direction.  Perhaps you will even decide to abandon your old career and establish a new one.

 

You will also examine your personal life to decide what is needed to make it more satisfying.  You may feel suddenly distant from your friends, as though they are no longer contributing to your growth and happiness.  It will become more important to you now that your relationships be supportive.  It may not be easy now to satisfy the demands of both your personal and professional lives.  Difficulties with parents or other elders are common at this time, and they may become more of a burden to you.

 

This transit sometimes provides a test for the path you have chosen.  Opposition from others may force you to question the validity of your goals.  This can be very productive if you are honest about your own self-appraisal and then take steps to implement positive changes.  If changes are needed, it would be easier to change directions now than to continue on for years and have that much more time, energy and possibly money invested in an inappropriate endeavor.

 

 

Pluto conjunct Midheaven: 8/01/10, 1.58 deg. orb

enters orb: 7/12/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 8/01/10, 1.58 deg. orb

 

This transit, like most involving transiting Pluto, is a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. Because the Midheaven is the cusp of the Tenth House, the effects of this transit will last until Pluto leaves your Tenth and enters your Eleventh House (about 15 years).  It is a very important turning point in your life.  At this time you will closely examine your past, question your direction in life and make necessary changes in your life goals.  Your parents may also be an issue now, and your relationships with family members may undergo a transformation.  It is important to you now that you have a solid, upstanding reputation before the world, and you will do what is necessary to achieve this.

 

Pluto requires that your success in life be achieved through honesty and fair dealing.  Any underhanded methods you use now or shortcuts you take at the expense of others will backfire on you with a vengeance.  Be sure that your motivations are pure in whatever you undertake at this time.  Now more than ever you should remember, "What goes around, comes around."

 

If your present career or position in life does not provide the opportunity for growth that you need, you will be forced to leave it.  You will eliminate many people and things from your life now because they no longer harmonize with or contribute to your reformed goals in life.  Don't panic and wonder where you will go in life.  Learn to relax and listen to your inner guidance.  It is quite strong now.  If you have been on the proper course all along, you will feel a renewed surge of ambition and drive.  At this time you could truly make your mark on the world.

 

This is a time of bulldozing away existing structures that limit you in order to make room for something new and better.  Learn not to hold on to those people and things that are being taken from you now.  If you do, they will only be torn from your grasp.  Surrender to the changes that are taking place now and know that they are really for the best.

 

 

Jupiter square Midheaven: 8/01/10, 1.62 deg. orb

enters orb: 7/23/10, 1.74 deg. orb - leaves orb: 8/01/10, 1.62 deg. orb

 

At this time you will set high goals and try to achieve something of significance in your career.  You are no longer content to maintain the status quo because your sense of ambition is more powerful than usual and you have the self-confidence to take on a larger task.  In fact, one of the negative sides of this transit is the danger of an inflated ego.

 

You feel more competent than usual, and you will set your goals high.  You are willing to work hard for what you want, even to the point of neglecting your home life.  Be careful that you do not become overconfident and take poorly calculated risks.  Also, avoid a tendency to promise more than you can realistically deliver.  Pay closer attention to details than ever, since you are prone to overlooking them at this time.

 

You want more "elbow room" in your professional life, and you may want to change jobs or expand your business in order to achieve greater freedom of expression.  Just be sure to stay within your budget--and keep it conservative.  If you will exercise caution in your judgment, you could well achieve your goals with this transit.  For best results, just be sure to develop a little self-discipline and keep your ego and overconfidence to a minimum.

 

 

Chiron opposite Venus: 8/01/10, 1.83 deg. orb

enters orb: 7/28/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 8/01/10, 1.83 deg. orb

 

This transit will occur only once in each 50-year cycle of Chiron.  Your love life will be a source of major change now, as you closely re-examine your long-held habits and patterns in relationships.  You are very sensitive to the needs of others now, and you are likely to play peacekeeper in order to rid your environment of disharmony, even if those closest to you are unwilling to meet you halfway.  Don't allow yourself to become a victim of life's circumstances; instead, learn to heal yourself and others.  You seek a relationship in which the needs of both partners are met (not just one), and you're willing to do your part.  Resist a tendency to over-idealize any new partner you meet now; they're no more perfect than you are.  Also, you may find that you attract partners who are married, live far away, or are unattainable in some way.  If you're already in a committed relationship, the changes in you will either improve the partnership, or lead to its end.  Either way, in retrospect you'll be able to see that it was for the best.

 

Events that occur now may bring up old childhood wounds that have limited your ability to give and receive love (especially those involving betrayal or abandonment).  Although the memories you relive now may be painful, this is the first step toward permanently healing these old wounds.  Then you'll be freer to love others (and allow them to love you).  Instead of having to repeat past mistakes over and over, you can more easily attract someone with whom you can share a life of joy and fulfillment.  If you do meet such a person now, it is likely that you'll feel you've known them forever.  Any love relationship you begin now will be very spiritual in nature.

 

You have a higher appreciation for the arts now and may even discover that you have hidden creative talents.  If you keep an open mind, you can easily see beauty in everything (and everyone) around you without being envious of others' good fortune.  As a result of what you're learning now, you are revising your entire value system.  This is a good time to closely examine your priorities and decide who or what is truly important in your life.  Then stand up for your values, without worrying what others will think.  As you rearrange your priorities, you may take a new job, or change professions entirely.  This would be an excellent time to explore a career in the healing arts.  Once you've learned to heal yourself, you'll be a natural at healing others.

 

 

Uranus conjunct Moon: 8/01/10, 1.90 deg. orb

enters orb: 7/26/10, 2.00 deg. orb - leaves orb: 8/01/10, 1.90 deg. orb