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