2017 Aquarius Horoscope Preview

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Aquarius Horoscopes, Year 2017: Summary/preview of the year ahead for the zodiac sign Aquarius.

2017 Aquarius Horoscope Overview

The following is an overview horoscope for the zodiac sign of Aquarius the Water Bearer for the year 2017.

2017 Horoscope Previews (Click on a sign)

Aquarius in 2017

Areas of Expansion in 2017 for Aquarius:

Your Aquarius 2017 Horoscope points to areas of life that are destined to expand and grow.

Education
Travel
Adventure
Beliefs
Sharing of Knowledge, Publishing
Career
Reputation

Until October 10, 2017, your belief systems, learning experiences, and hunger for adventure continue to grow and expand at a rapid pace. You are feeling more courageous and spirited, and you sense that there is more “out there” for you to learn and take in.

This is a time in your life when you don’t sweat the small stuff as much. You see the broader perspective on life, and you generally feel supported, so that smaller inconveniences don’t stress you out quite as easily. Your positive outlook is notable during this cycle. Learn as much as you can now, in preparation for the next cycle beginning in October 2017 that puts your career on center stage. You’ll want to be prepared!

Your views on life itself in a broad sense are changing, growing, and maturing. Connections with faraway cultures, people, or a broader knowledge base can open up opportunities to grow personally. Teaching and sharing knowledge can be in strong focus. It’s a good time for publishing, writing, and media.

You might consider fine-tuning your talents and skills with higher education or experience during this cycle that runs until October 2017.

New learning experiences as well as “life” experiences (travel, adventures, contacts with others of a vastly different culture than yours, and so forth) are likely to emerge. Over the course of this period, you might have the opportunity to reach a broader audience. You might choose to learn a new language or take on other interesting studies.

This can be a time when you make friends in faraway places or who have vastly different backgrounds or perspectives than you and who enrich your life during this empowering cycle.

Especially in March and August-September, however, you could be feeling some disillusionment with education or personal interests, or there can be challenges keeping up with daily life due to interruptions and distractions. Watch for misrepresentation by being especially clear in your communications.

You might also deal with obstacles to your adventures, education, or explorations, either financially based, or fear of breaking out of habits and patterns. These are not likely to prevent you from going after you want, but they can be concerns and worries.

For the most part, however, you are likely to take advantage of this period in your life. You might make a solid friend or valuable connection through travel or other activity that involves breaking the regular routine. Publishing can be in focus. Teamwork can be advantageous.

From October 10th onward, Jupiter transits the top of your solar chart. Your ambitions, career, business goals, and reputation grow and develop. Your talents and skills are recognized now like never before. All of the hard work you’ve put in begins to pay off and is rewarded – or at the very least, recognized. This influence will be with you until November 2018.

You are in the limelight in some way during this cycle. Although it’s a great period for expansion and recognition on a professional level, and you should take advantage of it, choose your projects carefully. Don’t take on more than you can handle. Watch also for gossip or mishandling of information. Be wary of situations that could get blown out of proportion or misunderstood.

This can be a time of significant progress in the outer world, a fortunate change in status, and increased recognition.

Your hard work and effort can be recognized now. There is an interesting connection going on with Saturn, your ruler, in Sagittarius, and Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius, in the house of Saturn. Teaching or guiding may be connected with your career now. Your services or charity may come before the public eye. Some of you could be working on a project behind the scenes that now is ready to be shared.

You could find yourself in a position that truly suits you. You can take great pride in the work you do. For some of you, more prestige or a higher social standing may be part of the picture now. You can be quite charismatic in a position of authority or responsibility. Advancement in achieving an important goal can occur now. Your reputation may be enhanced in some significant way. You have more faith in your goals and aspirations during this period of your life.

This is a time when believing in yourself, your competency, and your ability to take the lead opens up opportunities to you.

For the most part, you are likely to take advantage of this period in your life in order to expand your reach. From December forward you are in a great position for practical matters, business, and financial improvement. You may be joining with people who further your career or personal interests, and through their support, faith in you, or wisdom, you are encouraged to reach your highest potential. There can be almost magical dealings with money and career growth.

Areas of Contraction and Lessons in Simplicity

Your Aquarius 2017 Horoscope points to areas of contraction, restriction, and necessary “slimming down” in order to test for stable foundations. There are always areas of life that require more simplicity. Tests may be part of the picture as you learn that life with only growth and expansion can run away with itself.

These areas include:

Friendships
Causes
Wishes
Spirituality
Inner World
Privacy

Until December 19, 2017, the areas of your life that require a “back to basics” approach are associated with the sector that rules friendships, group and community involvement, and personal dreams and ideals. There may be tests of sorts in these areas of life as if the universe is checking that the foundations are strong. Things built on weak foundations may very well crack under the pressure of these tests. Those that are strong will endure and strengthen.

This influence began in December 23rd, 2014, and will be with you until December 2017. It can be felt most strongly earlier or later in the cycle, depending on whether you were born earlier or later in the sign of Aquarius. This year, those born from February 10-18 and with an Ascendant of 21 to 30 degrees of Aquarius are most directly affected.

Tests can come to your friendships during this long-term cycle. You may be more discriminating when it comes to making new friends, or circumstances are such that you spend less energy on networking and involvement in your community or in teams and groups. Existing friendships may experience some tests or trials during this cycle, and one or possibly more friendships may end. Ones that are true, however, will strengthen.

Some of the challenges of this position include feelings of loneliness, as it can sometimes be difficult to find what you are looking for. Keeping friendships strong and healthy requires effort. Friends or group affiliations may seem more demanding of your time and energy at times, or you might feel stress about how much of yourself you put into your social obligations. There can be some strain on a friendship due to insecurities about self-worth or financial issues. In extreme cases, being taken advantage of can be an issue. Lending and borrowing to and from friends is generally considered tricky but can be especially so for you now. This applies not only to money, but also time and energy. Friendships or causes can drain you at times if you are giving too much while ignoring your own needs.

Alternatively, you might decide to contribute to your community in significant, tangible, and practical ways during this transit. There can be nice opportunities to make long-lasting connections. You can have more influence in a group, possibly naturally taking the lead. It’s a time for making solid plans for your future. You have extra planetary support this year for major improvements and even breakthroughs. This is a powerful period for making friendships that last, even if this is “just” one. There can be wonderful support for and respect for your ideas and perspective.

From December 19, 2017, and onward, the areas of your life that require a “back to basics” approach are associated with the sector of your solar chart that rules spirituality and retreat. There may be tests of sorts in these areas of life, as if the universe is checking that the foundations are strong. Things built on weak foundations may very well crack under the pressure of these tests. Those that are strong will endure and strengthen.

This influence will be with you until 2020. It can be felt most strongly earlier or later in the cycle, depending on whether you were born earlier or later in the sign of Aquarius. This year, it will influence those born in the first two days of Aquarius and with an Aquarius Ascendant of 0-2 degrees most.

All that lies beneath the surface in your life is now coming up for inspection, and you are forced to do some serious “spring cleaning” of your psyche. Getting rid of outdated attachments, and examining and discarding irrational fears, is not only necessary for further growth and development — it’s ultimately a huge relief. Do your best not to dwell on past failures or guilt for what you haven’t done during this cycle. Detach yourself from these things as much as possible. Put things to rest. This can also be a time when you give of yourself to others, as you are valuing charity more than usual. You could be struggling with issues of self-worth, and this is a fine time to really explore what it is that holds you back from going after what you want and deserve in life.

You could feel that you are dealing with endings more than new beginnings during this transit, as you let go of outdated attachments and unconsciously prepare yourself for Saturn’s transit of Aquarius beginning in March 2020, when you will work diligently on reworking your individuality and personal identity. You are somewhat introspective at this time and you might isolate yourself from others in some manner—a process that tends to come naturally at this point.

There can be a retiring, somewhat withdrawn or private element to your personality. You may need to watch that people in your life don’t feel rejected by your withdrawal. Health issues, generally of a psychosomatic nature, may come to the fore. You may be attracted to alternative ways of living, and to self-study fields, such as psychoanalysis. There can be much to learn and enjoy during this cycle. With Saturn in the background of your chart, you might often feel quite free of restraint. Saturn performs very well in its own sign (Capricorn). The last time Saturn moved through Capricorn was from 1988-1990.

Areas of Excitement, Innovation, Independence, and Speed

Your 2017 Aquarius Horoscope points to areas of your life that seem to speed up so that you can take some risks, innovate, and revolutionize. These areas include the following:

Communications
Transportation
Neighborhood Activities
Daily Life
Studies and Personal Interests

In March 2011, you entered a lengthy period in which communications, learning, and connections may be unpredictable and unusual, but also inspiring and exciting. This influence is with you throughout 2017 and beyond (until March 2019). You are opening yourself up to expressing your more unique ideas. Your daily life is bound to be very colorful. Regular encounters with neighbors, relatives, and acquaintances, as well as everyday activities and business activities, are all changing quite dramatically. In addition, your basic mental attitudes are evolving. Your interests can become quite eclectic during this cycle. Studies may be erratic or part-time.

In March, August, and September, there can be some stress experienced with keeping everything going smoothly. An erratic schedule can be hard to control with strong prompts to get out and about, learn, and connect. For some, travel opportunities make it a little difficult to keep your daily affairs in order. There can also be competing interests as you’re excited about many projects and pursuits and it can be challenging balancing everything you want to do. The good news through this is that you’re highly motivated and engaged this year. There can also be money challenges or uncertainty about finances or business that nag at you during this periods.

However, for the most part this year, relationships with acquaintances, neighbors, students, and siblings, and learning endeavors are exciting and engaging. You may become aware of some new and especially useful information, which puts a whole new slant on your life. Since December 2016 and until November 2017, you benefit from a wonderful angle between your rulers, Uranus and Saturn, connecting you in beneficial ways with friends and groups. This influence supports your efforts to come to a better work-life balance. There can be powerful opportunities for making friendships or group connections that are alternative or both steady and stimulating.

Areas of Change, Purging, & Transformation: Spirituality, Private life, The Past, Self-Image, Attitude, Partnerships

Your 2017 Aquarius Horoscope reveals areas of life in which change and transformation take place. It’s a time for “out with the old, in with the new.”

Attitudes towards spirituality and the past continue to transform this year. You’re doing important work concerning the purging of past attitudes and confronting inner demons. You are confronting deeply buried aspects of your psyche, as well as learning unusual things about the hidden side of your nature. With this knowledge, you are also learning to control it. Things that you’ve buried, such as past events that you are ashamed of, emerge and require you to handle them. Facing your ghosts honestly is required of you now and in coming years. Self-improvement efforts can be tremendous.

There may be some challenges, particularly in March and August, when past issues can crop up and disrupt your plans or studies. Center yourself as much as possible and cut out those activities that are only serving to stress you out. Avoid taking on too much.

In 2017, the Moon’s Nodes and eclipse activity continue to affect your intimacy and resources sectors until May, pointing to a real need to share yourself with others in effective, empowering ways. However, this theme is ending in 2017, and February’s eclipse gives the final push to handle these matters by taking definitive action. February’s eclipse is an income, values, and personal resources eclipse. There may be an important beginning or culmination.

A new theme emerges this year that involves the evolution of your personality and your partnerships in 2017. Your definitions of “me” and “you” are transforming. Issues of personal courage, confidence, and independence come to the fore. Personal appearance, your body, and your image become especially important. For some, marriage or divorce will be an issue. For most, carving out a personal identity that includes a significant other who furthers their own personal growth will come into strong focus. Particularly around the eclipses in February and August, you’ll be discovering where you stand when it comes to partnerships (February and August) and independence (August especially).

The North Node in your partnership sector from May forward reinforces this theme. You are called upon to face up to your needs and desires to partner effectively.

You are pushed towards better balancing and understanding of your needs for independence and for partnership this year.

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See also 2017 Summary Horoscopes for neat summaries of the year ahead for each sign, 2017 Yearly Horoscopes for detailed forecasts for each sign, and 2016-2017 Love Guides/Horoscopes for Each Sign for forecasts in the areas of romance and relationships.

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