2012 Horoscope Aquarius

Aquarius (Born January 21 to 30) – 0 to 10 degrees Aquarius: 

2012: Aquarius Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

2012 Overview for all Aquarians.

Jupiter continues to bring fullness to your inner world, family, and home life this year, dear Aquarius. You are expanding your feelings of comfort and warmth within yourself, and with family members. Some of you could be literally expanding your family, welcoming new “additions”. From June forward, new opportunities to truly enjoy yourself through recreation, hobbies, and other amusements are likely to come your way. Romantic opportunities expand as well. You’ll discover new outlets to express yourself creatively and playfully. For some of you, a friendship could turn into something more, or friends can be integral in exposing you to a new hobby, different and exciting forms of recreation, or romantic opportunities. Shared finances require extra attention in the first half of 2012, when much energy is spent sorting them out. The last quarter brings a rather sudden focus on professional matters – an area of life that has been less important for many of you in recent years. You’ll have Saturn urging you to discipline yourself in your professional life, and Neptune spiritualizing your attitude towards money and possessions. These two influences might seem to conflict with one another, but you have the opportunity to make them work. Creative projects might be monetized or you could be bringing more imagination and creativity into the work you do. With the North Node in your career sector from September forward, and then Saturn there starting in October, circumstances will conspire to remind you of the importance of structure, responsibility, and reputation in your life. It’s time to realign your goals with what’s inside. Many of you will be making changes in the coming years so that your career path better reflects the principles closest to your heart. Love tends to be exciting in 2012, although June might bring some backtracking. In June, watch that you don’t set yourself up for a disappointment with both love and money. Neptune leaves your sign for good (in this lifetime) early this year, and you’re regaining a stronger sense of purpose and clarity. Energy levels should be stronger than they have been in recent years. 2012 brings more joie de vivre and the rekindling of passions and inspiration into your life.

2012 Details.

Until June 11th, Jupiter continues to move through your solar fourth house, and you are likely to see benefits to home, family, property, and domestic comfort matters. Much joy and pleasure can be found in your family connections and experiences and/or your home life during this cycle. An increased sense of security and safety may be derived from your domestic life. Improvements to your home life, family, and basic psychological foundation are in focus. You might find that inner and personal experiences are more important to you during this cycle than more worldly ones. Opportunities to buy or sell real estate for financial gain may present themselves. Home improvements and renovations are favored, as is moving to a new dwelling (more spacious or larger homes are likely now). Some of you may buy or sell a house, and others may welcome a new addition to the family. You may move to a larger or more comfortable home; or you might enhance your existing home in such a way that makes you feel happier, perhaps by de-cluttering your space. Long-standing family problems may be ironed out. Relationships with parents and other family members go well. You may find special enjoyment through getting in touch with, or researching, your roots or family traditions. There could be a family reunion, vacation, or other event that gives you a stronger sense of connection to your family. Family may help you financially or an inheritance is possible for some of you. You take more pleasure in nurturing others. A stronger sense of psychological well-being may come now, as you take less interest in more worldly ambitions and activities. You might be bringing more friends and acquaintances home for entertaining. These positive circumstances won’t necessarily fall into your lap, and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life.

Jupiter entering Gemini on June 11th puts this planet of growth and expansion in your solar fifth house. From June 2012 to June 2013, you are likely to see benefits, and experience growth, in the areas of romance, pleasure, creative expression, hobbies, entertainment, and children. Your fair share of fun, romance, and good times are in store. Your willingness to enjoy yourself and explore your creativity now brings new opportunities, or you might find that avenues open up to you for exploring new ways of having fun. For example, you might meet a new friend who spurs you to go out more, or you could be inspired by someone else’s creative projects and begin a new and rewarding hobby. Creative projects are likely to fare well during this cycle, and could possibly even bring some type of recognition or reward. Love and romance may come into your life or an existing romance is enhanced with good humor and warmth. You might find that possibilities for casual love relationships open up to you now, and some of you could be overwhelmed with choices! Social engagements abound. For single Aquarians, meeting a special person is highly likely, although it’s more likely to be a casual relationship than a committed partnership. Investments in stocks and other speculative matters could earn profits. Healthy, wise risks are likely to pay off, but be careful of overconfidence in speculative investments. Relationships with your children may be especially fulfilling now. Pregnancy or childbirth may occur during this period, if applicable. This is a fabulous period in which to take a vacation you’ve always wanted to take, to try out a new hobby or creative project/approach, to explore new ways of having fun, to enjoy single life, and so forth. Those with artistic or athletic talent can be especially successful and prosperous at this time. Your creativity and social life are stimulated this year, and plenty of opportunities to express yourself uniquely and creatively are likely to present themselves. You may find great joy and reward in your creative projects and hobbies. Pleasure-seeking activities, recreation, and amusement are increased. You are far less inhibited when it comes to expressing yourself creatively, and you are a lot more fun to be around! These positive circumstances won’t necessarily fall into your lap, and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life. Sometimes Jupiter brings too much of a good thing, and it’s always wise to enjoy a carefree (not careless) attitude. You are learning to express yourself playfully and creatively without apology, and more willing to take some personal risks in order to do so. A potential negative of this transit is excessive emphasis on, or attention to, having fun to the detriment of other life departments.

The most favorable periods for these matters occur while Jupiter is in direct motion in your solar fifth house, from June 11th to October 4th. (This transit lasts until June 2013).

Jupiter transits trine your Sun from June forward. This is a feel-good transit that offers you opportunities to rise above petty concerns and to achieve a more balanced approach to your life. Relationships with others tend to be easygoing, friendly, and positive. It’s natural for you to cooperate with others, and others find it easy to cooperate with you! This is a time when you really enjoy life, appreciating the good things and rarely harping on the more inconvenient or annoying elements of life.

Saturn transits your solar ninth house again this year, but ends this transit in October 2012. This period in your life is generally dedicated to self-improvement. You are developing your ideals and your commitments. Ideals and spiritual goals that you may have taken for granted or worked with for many years seem superficial or not particularly useful to you now. You come face to face with your self-defeating attitudes during this period of time. Higher learning and travel might be areas of constriction or you might find you’re attracted to especially practical studies and that you travel for business more than for pleasure. You are taking a closer look at, and re-assessing, your attitude and confidence. The blind faith or optimism that may have carried you to date comes up for inspection. Are your belief systems sound? What do you stand for? What kind of future are you working towards, and why? These are some of the questions this transit stimulates. The spirit that drives you and motivates you to move out and beyond the everyday grind comes up for inspection. By the end of the transit, you will have a better understanding of what it is that offers you hope and optimism as well as that which fuels your drive. You will be one step closer to knowing where you are headed, and you will have re-built faith in yourself. Ideally, you adopt a more mature attitude towards adventure and facing the unknown. You let go of self-defeating attitudes that have been holding you back, you recognize exactly where you have been overdoing your expectations, and you find new ways to nurture faith, hope, and vision. This is truly a period of self-discovery.

From October 2012 forward, Saturn transits your solar tenth house. This long-term transit will be with you until 2015. This cycle represents a time in your life in which you build a secure foundation in your professional and/or most public life. Your standing in society comes under Saturn’s scrutiny. You have found yourself in the spotlight, and what it is exactly that you have been building has come up for inspection. Some of you find yourself receiving recognition and career “rewards” at this time. If this transit occurs in early adulthood, it is a time when you truly begin to face your duties as a career person. Although the tenth house is a house of ambition, you do not focus on where you are going as much as you focus on where you stand. Saturn’s transit of the tenth house is an eye-opening one—a time when you are working hard, taking on your fair share of duties and responsibilities, and either reaping some of the rewards of your hard work or facing the consequences of poor choices. You become aware of what you have and haven’t accomplished to date. You are now treated to a realistic look at what you have built and achieved. You no longer view your place in the world, your career, and your reputation with rose-colored glasses. At times you may feel exposed, publicly scrutinized, or under fire in your career. If this discomfort is great, it is only due to the fact that you may have been holding onto a false image of yourself. Saturn’s square to your Sun is not exactly what one would call a pleasant influence, but it’s designed to slow you down a little so that you can re-assess matters and come face to face with reality.

As Saturn squares your Sun from October and into 2013, distinct pressures can begin to build up. More responsibilities on your shoulders could weigh you down a little, and life slows down a tad. Dealing with Saturn squares involves recognizing the need to slow down, face reality, and humble yourself a little. Pressures from your professional life are likely, but needn’t be overwhelming. You are likely to have new or increased responsibilities, and it might take some time to get adjusted to them. Your ego may be a little frail at this point, and, as a result, you may be harder on yourself than you need be. Much can be accomplished during this period. Although you may not see immediate results for your efforts, important groundwork can be laid for the future.

Uranus, your ruling planet, is in Aries, and this brings a bolder, more assertive, and more independent tone to your self-expression.

For those of you born January 23-29, and those with an Aquarius Ascendant of 3-8-1/2 degrees, Uranus harmonizes your Sun and transits your solar third house this year. New opportunities to express yourself, particularly through speaking and writing, can suddenly enter your life. You are likely to make changes in your life that break you out of your usual routines. These changes are unlikely to be jarring or dramatic–quite the contrary! It feels good to break out of your shell a little and to take a few healthy risks. Acquaintances, siblings, or casual friends and communications may be catalysts for this new self-expression. You may make little changes to your personal appearance or to your mannerisms that reflect the changes going on inside. A desire to live in a more free-spirited manner is with you this year. Your life is livelier than usual, but not hectic, and this allows you to enjoy yourself. Uranus in your solar third house indicates that you may be easily bored or distracted when it comes to traditional mental pursuits. You may pick up a brand new study this year. Exposure to new ideas open up new worlds to you.

The influence of Neptune is similar to last year for most of you. Neptune continues to transit your first house, as it has been doing for a number of years. You are increasingly less focused on your own self-centered needs, more universal in your concerns, and more open to the intangible realms of inspiration and beauty. However, for those born January 21-23, Neptune transits your solar second house. Neptune’s influence in the second house has the effect of changing your value system. You may be careless with your money during this long-term cycle. Some financial insecurity may be part of the picture. Watching out for scams or risky speculative investments is necessary. Ideally, you will be learning to detach yourself in some way from your material possessions. This doesn’t mean that you have to lose income or give up all your possessions by all means, because true detachment leads to the kind of attitude that attracts exactly what you need.

Eclipses in 2012 fall in your fifth and eleventh houses and your fourth and tenth houses. Social activity, romance, and friendships are areas of transformation. The need to be appreciated by others, and the need for togetherness with others, comes into play. A love affair may begin or end under this influence. New contacts with others may also occur. You are learning to develop the courage to strike out on your own individual and creative path without fear. While you are learning how to give more of yourself creatively and romantically when appropriate, you are also learning about letting go of the attachment to the drama of personal relationships and the ego in order to learn the true value of the team when appropriate. You are learning to cultivate true friendships. As well, it’s time to take steps to improve your family and home life. You may need to review and change your career goals as well. Career matters come to a head. You may be challenged to perform and prove your competence this year.

Your ruler squares Pluto from June to September 2012, and this can introduce some intensity to your personality, as well as the need to make fundamental changes. You may be dealing with vague fears and insecurities that undermine your confidence in your mental output. Decision-making can suffer as a result. You are not completely sure what to believe or trust. Ultimately, you discover that your intuition does work for you, as long as you act from your heart rather than from a place of rebellion.

A positive connection between your fourth and twelfth houses this year suggests this is an excellent year to get in touch with the past conditioning that makes you what you are today. Periods when you completely relax and retreat, removing yourself from everyday affairs, will be especially beneficial. You are likely to learn that privacy and more down time are good for your soul, and some of you will be learning to get over your fears of being alone.

There is more determination to realize your business goals and to improve your income from business. There is also likely to be some level of transformation in your social life – you might form alliances that further your professional goals or you might make friends through professional interests and contacts. You may also be looking for more authenticity in your associations in general, weeding out those connections that feel too superficial, for example. Career matters are improved and fortunate in general.

Aquarius (Born January 31 to February 9) – 10 to 20 degrees Aquarius:

2012: Aquarius Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

2012 Overview for all Aquarians.

Jupiter continues to bring fullness to your inner world, family, and home life this year, dear Aquarius. You are expanding your feelings of comfort and warmth within yourself, and with family members. Some of you could be literally expanding your family, welcoming new “additions”. From June forward, new opportunities to truly enjoy yourself through recreation, hobbies, and other amusements are likely to come your way. Romantic opportunities expand as well. You’ll discover new outlets to express yourself creatively and playfully. For some of you, a friendship could turn into something more, or friends can be integral in exposing you to a new hobby, different and exciting forms of recreation, or romantic opportunities. Shared finances require extra attention in the first half of 2012, when much energy is spent sorting them out. The last quarter brings a rather sudden focus on professional matters – an area of life that has been less important for many of you in recent years. You’ll have Saturn urging you to discipline yourself in your professional life, and Neptune spiritualizing your attitude towards money and possessions. These two influences might seem to conflict with one another, but you have the opportunity to make them work. Creative projects might be monetized or you could be bringing more imagination and creativity into the work you do. With the North Node in your career sector from September forward, and then Saturn there starting in October, circumstances will conspire to remind you of the importance of structure, responsibility, and reputation in your life. It’s time to realign your goals with what’s inside. Many of you will be making changes in the coming years so that your career path better reflects the principles closest to your heart. Love tends to be exciting in 2012, although June might bring some backtracking. In June, watch that you don’t set yourself up for a disappointment with both love and money. Neptune leaves your sign for good (in this lifetime) early this year, and you’re regaining a stronger sense of purpose and clarity. Energy levels should be stronger than they have been in recent years. 2012 brings more joie de vivre and the rekindling of passions and inspiration into your life.

2012 Details.

From March to August, Jupiter moves through your solar fourth house. You are likely to see benefits to home, family, property, and domestic comfort matters during this cycle. Much joy and pleasure can be found in your family connections and experiences and/or your home life during this cycle. An increased sense of security and safety may be derived from your domestic life. Improvements to your home life, family, and basic psychological foundation are in focus. You might find that inner and personal experiences are more important to you during this cycle than more worldly ones. Opportunities to buy or sell real estate for financial gain may present themselves. Home improvements and renovations are favored, as is moving to a new dwelling (more spacious or larger homes are likely now). Some of you may buy or sell a house, and others may welcome a new addition to the family. You may move to a larger or more comfortable home; or you might enhance your existing home in such a way that makes you feel happier, perhaps by de-cluttering your space. Long-standing family problems may be ironed out. Relationships with parents and other family members go well. You may find special enjoyment through getting in touch with, or researching, your roots or family traditions. There could be a family reunion, vacation, or other event that gives you a stronger sense of connection to your family. Family may help you financially or an inheritance is possible for some of you. You take more pleasure in nurturing others. A stronger sense of psychological well-being may come now, as you take less interest in more worldly ambitions and activities. You might be bringing more friends and acquaintances home for entertaining. These positive circumstances won’t necessarily fall into your lap, and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life.

From August forward, Jupiter is moving through your solar fifth house, and you are likely to see benefits, and experience growth, in the areas of romance, pleasure, creative expression, hobbies, entertainment, and children. Your fair share of fun, romance, and good times are in store. Your willingness to enjoy yourself and explore your creativity now brings new opportunities, or you might find that avenues open up to you for exploring new ways of having fun. For example, you might meet a new friend who spurs you to go out more, or you could be inspired by someone else’s creative projects and begin a new and rewarding hobby. Creative projects are likely to fare well during this cycle, and could possibly even bring some type of recognition or reward. Love and romance may come into your life or an existing romance is enhanced with good humor and warmth. You might find that possibilities for casual love relationships open up to you now, and some of you could be overwhelmed with choices! Social engagements abound. For single Aquarians, meeting a special person is highly likely, although it’s more likely to be a casual relationship than a committed partnership. Investments in stocks and other speculative matters could earn profits. Healthy, wise risks are likely to pay off, but be careful of overconfidence in speculative investments. Relationships with your children may be especially fulfilling now. Pregnancy or childbirth may occur during this period, if applicable. This is a fabulous period in which to take a vacation you’ve always wanted to take, to try out a new hobby or creative project/approach, to explore new ways of having fun, to enjoy single life, and so forth. Those with artistic or athletic talent can be especially successful and prosperous at this time. Your creativity and social life are stimulated this year, and plenty of opportunities to express yourself uniquely and creatively are likely to present themselves. You may find great joy and reward in your creative projects and hobbies. Pleasure-seeking activities, recreation, and amusement are increased. You are far less inhibited when it comes to expressing yourself creatively, and you are a lot more fun to be around! These positive circumstances won’t necessarily fall into your lap, and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life. Sometimes Jupiter brings too much of a good thing, and it’s always wise to enjoy a carefree (not careless) attitude. You are learning to express yourself playfully and creatively without apology, and more willing to take some personal risks in order to do so. A potential negative of this transit is excessive emphasis on, or attention to, having fun to the detriment of other life departments.

The most favorable periods for these matters occur while Jupiter is in direct motion in your solar fifth house, from August to October 4th.

Jupiter transits trine your Sun from August forward. This is a feel-good transit that offers you opportunities to rise above petty concerns and to achieve a more balanced approach to your life. Relationships with others tend to be easygoing, friendly, and positive. It’s natural for you to cooperate with others, and others find it easy to cooperate with you! This is a time when you really enjoy life, appreciating the good things and rarely harping on the more inconvenient or annoying elements of life.

Saturn transits your solar ninth house again this year. This period in your life is generally dedicated to self-improvement. You are developing your ideals and your commitments. Ideals and spiritual goals that you may have taken for granted or worked with for many years seem superficial or not particularly useful to you now. You come face to face with your self-defeating attitudes during this period of time. Higher learning and travel might be areas of constriction or you might find you’re attracted to especially practical studies and that you travel for business more than for pleasure. You are taking a closer look at, and re-assessing, your attitude and confidence. The blind faith or optimism that may have carried you to date comes up for inspection. Are your belief systems sound? What do you stand for? What kind of future are you working towards, and why? These are some of the questions this transit stimulates. The spirit that drives you and motivates you to move out and beyond the everyday grind comes up for inspection. By the end of the transit, you will have a better understanding of what it is that offers you hope and optimism as well as that which fuels your drive. You will be one step closer to knowing where you are headed, and you will have re-built faith in yourself. Ideally, you adopt a more mature attitude towards adventure and facing the unknown. You let go of self-defeating attitudes that have been holding you back, you recognize exactly where you have been overdoing your expectations, and you find new ways to nurture faith, hope, and vision. This is truly a period of self-discovery.

Uranus, your ruling planet, is in Aries, and this brings a bolder, more assertive, and more independent tone to your self-expression. Your ruler squares Pluto from June to September 2012, and this can introduce some intensity to your personality, as well as the need to make fundamental changes. There may be some tense undercurrents or conflicts over money or values that disrupt a friendship this year.

Nevertheless, a friendship is likely to bring some joy into your life. Chances are excellent that you will find a lovely confidante this year–someone to share your daily activities and thoughts with–even if this is an online friend or other casual connection. A sibling may introduce you to a new group or friend this year. Whatever the case may be, grab the chance to share your thoughts with someone who is not too close to you. You are likely to be brimming with ideas about how to go about manifesting your innermost desires and dreams. Networking is strong for you in 2012, and opens you up to many new possibilities and ideas.

The influences of Uranus and Neptune this year are similar to last year and represent long-term trends. Uranus in your second house brings about subtle changes to your value system. Some of you are moving towards a less materialistic value system, and others may be encountering unexpected circumstances that bring about a fluctuating or uncertain income. There may be a trend towards Uranus-ruled areas as the major source of income in your life, such as through new technologies, science, computers, the Internet, or metaphysics. You are also inclined to take a few more risks with your finances, or unusual ways of making money could be in place during this cycle. The best advice for increasing your earning power now is to nurture your latent inventive or progressive, future-oriented talents. Neptune continues to transit your solar first house as it has for many years. You are increasingly less focused on your own me-centered needs, more universal in your concerns, and more open to the intangible things in life. Others may have a harder time understanding you during this long-term cycle as you may not be establishing clear boundaries. A higher purpose to your life is what you seek, and you rely more heavily upon your intuition in order to achieve it.

Eclipses in 2012 fall in your fifth and eleventh houses and your fourth and tenth houses. Social activity, romance, and friendships are areas of transformation. The need to be appreciated by others, and the need for togetherness with others, comes into play. A love affair may begin or end under this influence. New contacts with others may also occur. You are learning to develop the courage to strike out on your own individual and creative path without fear. While you are learning how to give more of yourself creatively and romantically when appropriate, you are also learning about letting go of the attachment to the drama of personal relationships and the ego in order to learn the true value of the team when appropriate. You are learning to cultivate true friendships. As well, it’s time to take steps to improve your family and home life. You may need to review and change your career goals as well. Career matters come to a head. You may be challenged to perform and prove your competence this year.

There is more determination to realize your business goals and to improve your income from business in March. There is also likely to be some level of transformation in your social life – you might form alliances that further your professional goals or you might make friends through professional interests and contacts. You may also be looking for more authenticity in your associations in general, weeding out those connections that feel too superficial, for example. Career matters are improved and fortunate in general with these influences.

Aquarius (Born February 10 to 19) – 20 to 30 degrees Aquarius:

2012: Aquarius Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

2012 Overview for all Aquarians.

Jupiter continues to bring fullness to your inner world, family, and home life this year, dear Aquarius. You are expanding your feelings of comfort and warmth within yourself, and with family members. Some of you could be literally expanding your family, welcoming new “additions”. From June forward, new opportunities to truly enjoy yourself through recreation, hobbies, and other amusements are likely to come your way. Romantic opportunities expand as well. You’ll discover new outlets to express yourself creatively and playfully. For some of you, a friendship could turn into something more, or friends can be integral in exposing you to a new hobby, different and exciting forms of recreation, or romantic opportunities. Shared finances require extra attention in the first half of 2012, when much energy is spent sorting them out. The last quarter brings a rather sudden focus on professional matters – an area of life that has been less important for many of you in recent years. You’ll have Saturn urging you to discipline yourself in your professional life, and Neptune spiritualizing your attitude towards money and possessions. These two influences might seem to conflict with one another, but you have the opportunity to make them work. Creative projects might be monetized or you could be bringing more imagination and creativity into the work you do. With the North Node in your career sector from September forward, and then Saturn there starting in October, circumstances will conspire to remind you of the importance of structure, responsibility, and reputation in your life. It’s time to realign your goals with what’s inside. Many of you will be making changes in the coming years so that your career path better reflects the principles closest to your heart. Love tends to be exciting in 2012, although June might bring some backtracking. In June, watch that you don’t set yourself up for a disappointment with both love and money. Neptune leaves your sign for good (in this lifetime) early this year, and you’re regaining a stronger sense of purpose and clarity. Energy levels should be stronger than they have been in recent years. 2012 brings more joie de vivre and the rekindling of passions and inspiration into your life.

2012 Details.

Jupiter transits your solar fourth house from May forward. You are likely to see benefits to home, family, property, and domestic comfort matters during this cycle. Much joy and pleasure can be found in your family connections and experiences and/or your home life during this cycle. An increased sense of security and safety may be derived from your domestic life. Improvements to your home life, family, and basic psychological foundation are in focus. You might find that inner and personal experiences are more important to you during this cycle than more worldly ones. Opportunities to buy or sell real estate for financial gain may present themselves. Home improvements and renovations are favored, as is moving to a new dwelling (more spacious or larger homes are likely now). Some of you may buy or sell a house, and others may welcome a new addition to the family. You may move to a larger or more comfortable home; or you might enhance your existing home in such a way that makes you feel happier, perhaps by de-cluttering your space. Long-standing family problems may be ironed out. Relationships with parents and other family members go well. You may find special enjoyment through getting in touch with, or researching, your roots or family traditions. There could be a family reunion, vacation, or other event that gives you a stronger sense of connection to your family. Family may help you financially or an inheritance is possible for some of you. You take more pleasure in nurturing others. A stronger sense of psychological well-being may come now, as you take less interest in more worldly ambitions and activities. You might be bringing more friends and acquaintances home for entertaining. These positive circumstances won’t necessarily fall into your lap, and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life.

Because Jupiter rules your friendship sector and is found in your home and family sector during this period, you may be entertaining or even accommodating friends in your home.

The most favorable periods for these matters occur while Jupiter is in direct motion in your solar fourth house, from May to October 4th.

Saturn transits your solar ninth house this year. This period in your life is generally dedicated to self-improvement. You are developing your ideals and your commitments. Ideals and spiritual goals that you may have taken for granted or worked with for many years seem superficial or not particularly useful to you now. You come face to face with your self-defeating attitudes during this period of time. Higher learning and travel might be areas of constriction or you might find you’re attracted to especially practical studies and that you travel for business more than for pleasure. You are taking a closer look at, and re-assessing, your attitude and confidence. The blind faith or optimism that may have carried you to date comes up for inspection. Are your belief systems sound? What do you stand for? What kind of future are you working towards, and why? These are some of the questions this transit stimulates. The spirit that drives you and motivates you to move out and beyond the everyday grind comes up for inspection. By the end of the transit, you will have a better understanding of what it is that offers you hope and optimism as well as that which fuels your drive. You will be one step closer to knowing where you are headed, and you will have re-built faith in yourself. Ideally, you adopt a more mature attitude towards adventure and facing the unknown. You let go of self-defeating attitudes that have been holding you back, you recognize exactly where you have been overdoing your expectations, and you find new ways to nurture faith, hope, and vision. This is truly a period of self-discovery.

Saturn trines your Sun until October 5th, an influence that began in October 2011, and this helps you to better focus on your goals. This transit is a stabilizing one–others know they can rely on you, and you on them. Your vision is all the more realistic now, and pleasingly so. You work steadily and determinedly towards your goals. Authority figures and elders tend to look favorably upon you. You’ll be ending the year on solid footing and feeling strong.

Uranus, your ruling planet, is in Aries, and this brings a bolder, more assertive, and more independent tone to your self-expression. Your ruler squares Pluto from June to September 2012, and this can introduce some intensity to your personality, as well as the need to make fundamental changes. There may be some tense undercurrents or conflicts over money or values that disrupt a friendship this year.

The influences of Uranus and Neptune this year are similar to last year and represent long-term trends. Uranus in your second house brings about subtle changes to your value system. Some of you are moving towards a less materialistic value system, and others may be encountering unexpected circumstances that bring about a fluctuating or uncertain income. There may be a trend towards Uranus-ruled areas as the major source of income in your life, such as through new technologies, science, computers, the Internet, or metaphysics. You are also inclined to take a few more risks with your finances, or unusual ways of making money could be in place during this cycle. The best advice for increasing your earning power now is to nurture your latent inventive or progressive, future-oriented talents. Neptune continues to transit your solar first house as it has for many years. You are increasingly less focused on your own me-centered needs, more universal in your concerns, and more open to the intangible things in life. Others may have a harder time understanding you during this long-term cycle as you may not be establishing clear boundaries. A higher purpose to your life is what you seek, and you rely more heavily upon your intuition in order to achieve it.

Eclipses in 2012 fall in your fourth and tenth houses. It’s time to take steps to improve your family and home life. You may need to review and change your career goals as well. Career matters come to a head. You may be challenged to perform and prove your competence this year. Although you tend to fall back on your personal life, striking a balance between the your personal and professional lives is the key to fulfillment.

There is more determination to realize your business goals and to improve your income from business in March. There is also likely to be some level of transformation in your social life – you might form alliances that further your professional goals or you might make friends through professional interests and contacts. You may also be looking for more authenticity in your associations in general, weeding out those connections that feel too superficial, for example. Career matters are improved and fortunate in general with these influences.