The Astrology of Year 2011

2011 Planetary Overview

On this page, you’ll find a handy overview of cosmic events–such as eclipses, planetary retrogrades, and other planetary phenomena–in the year 2011. See our week-by-week feature, This Week in Astrology, for astrological information about the current week, as well as day-by-day overviews of current cosmic energy.

Date	Time (ET)	Event	Position
Jan 4	4:03 AM	New Moon Solar Eclipse	13° 39′
Jan 4	7:53 AM	Jupiter Conjunct Uranus	27° 02′ 27° 02′
Jan 7	7:30 AM	Venus enters Sagittarius
Jan 13	6:25 AM	Mercury enters Capricorn
Jan 15	5:41 PM	Mars enters Aquarius
Jan 19	4:21 PM	Full Moon	29° 27′
Jan 20	5:19 AM	Sun enters Aquarius
Jan 22	12:11 PM	Jupiter enters Aries
Jan 26	1:09 AM	Saturn Retrograde	17° 14’Rx
Feb 2	9:31 PM	New Moon	13° 54′
Feb 3	5:19 PM	Mercury enters Aquarius
Feb 4	12:58 AM	Venus enters Aquarius
Feb 8	2:56 PM	Chiron enters Pisces
Feb 18	3:36 AM	Full Moon	29° 20′
Feb 18	7:25 PM	Sun enters Pisces
Feb 21	3:53 PM	Mercury enters Pisces
Feb 22	8:06 PM	Mars enters Pisces
Feb 25	3:40 PM	Jupiter Square Pluto	7° 02′ 7° 02′

Feb 27	7:51 PM	Saturn Sesquiquadrate Chiron	16° 21’Rx 1° 21′
Mar 1	9:39 PM	Venus enters Aquarius
Mar 4	3:46 PM	New Moon	13° 56′
Mar 9	12:47 PM	Mercury enters Aries
Mar 11	7:49 PM	Uranus enters Aries
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Mar 19	2:10 PM	Full Moon	28° 48′
Mar 20	7:21 PM	Sun enters Aries
Mar 24	3:30 PM	Saturn Sesquiquadrate Neptune	14° 40’Rx 29° 40′
Mar 27	2:53 AM	Venus enters Pisces
Mar 28	5:55 PM	Jupiter Opposition Saturn	14° 21′ 14° 21’Rx
Mar 30	4:47 PM	Mercury Retrograde	24 21′ Rx
Mar 30	8:41 PM	Jupiter Semi-Square Neptune	14° 52′ 29° 52′
Apr 2	12:51 AM	Mars enters Aries
Apr 3	10:32 AM	New Moon	13° 30′
Apr 4	9:50 AM	Neptune enters Pisces
Apr 9	4:51 AM	Pluto Retrograde	Rx
Apr 17	10:17 PM	Jupiter Semi-Square Chiron	19° 14′ 04° 14′
Apr 17	10:44 PM	Full Moon 27 LIB 44	27° 44′
Apr 20	6:17 AM	Sun enters Taurus
Apr 21	12:06 AM	Venus enters Aries
Apr 23	6:04 AM	Mercury Direct	12° 53’D
May 3	2:51 AM	New Moon	12° 31′
May 11	3:03 AM	Mars enters Taurus
May 15	6:12 PM	Venus enters Taurus
May 15	7:18 PM	Mercury enters Taurus
May 17	7:09 AM	Full Moon	26° 13′
May 21	5:21 AM	Sun enters Gemini
Jun 1	5:03 PM	New Moon Solar Eclipse	11° 02′
Jun 2	4:02 PM	Mercury enters Gemini
Jun 3	3:28 AM	Neptune Retrograde	0° 56’Rx
Jun 4	9:56 AM	Jupiter enters Taurus
Jun 8	3:07 PM	Chiron Retrograde	5° 29’Rx
Jun 8	10:39 PM	Jupiter Sextile Neptune	0° 55′ 0° 55’Rx
Jun 9	10:23 AM	Venus enters Gemini
Jun 12	11:52 PM	Saturn Direct	10°27’D
Jun 15	4:14 PM	Full Moon Lunar Eclipse	24° 23′
Jun 16	3:09 PM	Mercury enters Cancer
Jun 20	10:50 PM	Mars enters Gemini
Jun 21	1:16 PM	Sun enters Cancer
Jul 1	4:54 AM	New Moon Solar Eclipse 9 CAN 12	9° 12′
Jul 2	2:14 PM	Jupiter Sextile Chiron	5° 13′ 5° 13’Rx
Jul 2	1:38 AM	Mercury enters Leo
Jul 4	12:17 AM	Venus enters Cancer
Jul 7	10:06 AM	Jupiter Trine Pluto	5° 58′ 5° 58’Rx
Jul 9	8:34 PM	Uranus Retrograde	4° 34′ Rx
Jul 15	2:40 AM	Full Moon	22° 28′
Jul 23	12:12 AM	Sun enters Leo
Jul 28	10:59 AM	Venus enters Leo
Jul 28	1:59 PM	Mercury enters Virgo
Jul 30	2:40 PM	New Moon	7° 16′
Aug 2	11:50 PM	Mercury Retrograde	1° 12’Rx
Aug 3	5:22 AM	Mars enters Cancer
Aug 4	10:54 PM	Neptune Retrograde enters Aquarius	Rx
Aug 8	5:46 AM	Mercury Retrograde enters Leo	Rx
Aug 13	2:57 PM	Full Moon	20° 41′
Aug 21	6:11 PM	Venus enters Virgo
Aug 23	7:21 AM	Sun enters Virgo
Aug 24	8:49 PM	Saturn Sesquiquadrate Neptune	14° 28′ 29° 28’Rx
Aug 26	6:03 PM	Mercury Direct	18° 42’D
Aug 28	11:04 PM	New Moon	5° 27′
Aug 30	5:17 AM	Jupiter Retrograde	10° 21’Rx
Sep 9	1:58 AM	Mercury re-enters Virgo
Sep 12	5:27 AM	Full Moon	19° 17′
Sep 14	10:40 PM	Venus enters Libra
Sep 16	2:24 PM	Pluto Direct	04°53’D
Sep 17	3:41 AM	Saturn Sesquiquadrate Chiron	17° 00′ 2° 00’Rx
Sep 18	9:51 PM	Mars enters Leo
Sep 23	5:05 AM	Sun enters Libra
Sep 25	5:09 PM	Mercury enters Libra
Sep 27	7:09 AM	New Moon	4° 00′
Oct 9	1:50 AM	Venus enters Scorpio
Oct 11	10:06 PM	Full Moon	18° 24′
Oct 13	6:52 AM	Mercury enters Scorpio
Oct 23	2:30 PM	Sun enters Scorpio
Oct 26	3:56 PM	New Moon	3° 03′
Oct 28	12:29 PM	Jupiter Trine Pluto	5° 20’Rx 5° 20′
Nov 2	4:51 AM	Venus enters Sagittarius
Nov 2	12:54 PM	Mercury enters Sagittarius
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Nov 9	1:54 PM	Neptune Direct	28° 08’D
Nov 10	3:16 PM	Full Moon	18° 05′
Nov 10	6:12 PM	Chiron Direct	0° 39’D
Nov 10	11:15 PM	Mars enters Virgo
Nov 22	11:08 AM	Sun enters Sagittarius
Nov 24	2:20 AM	Mercury Retrograde	20° 07’Rx
Nov 25	1:10 AM	New Moon Solar Eclipse	2° 37′
Nov 26	7:36 AM	Venus enters Capricorn
Dec 6	7:01 PM	Jupiter Sextile Chiron	0° 59’Rx 0° 59′
Dec 10	2:05 AM	Uranus Direct	0° 39’D
Dec 10	9:36 AM	Full Moon Lunar Eclipse	18° 11′
Dec 13	8:43 PM	Mercury Direct	3° 51’D
Dec 20	1:26 PM	Venus enters Capricorn
Dec 22	12:30 AM	Sun enters Capricorn
Dec 24	1:06 PM	New Moon 2 CAP 34	2° 34′
Dec 25	5:08 PM	Jupiter Direct	0° 22’D

2011 Stations

Jan 26
, 2011 1:09 AM   Saturn Retrograde
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Mar 30, 2011 4:47 PM   Mercury Retrograde
Apr 9, 2011 4:51 AM   Pluto Retrograde
Apr 23, 2011 6:04 AM   Mercury Direct
Jun 3, 2011 3:28 AM   Neptune Retrograde
Jun 8, 2011 3:07 PM   Chiron Retrograde
Jun 12, 2011 11:52 PM   Saturn Direct
Jul 9, 2011 8:34 PM   Uranus Retrograde
Aug 2, 2011 11:50 PM   Mercury Retrograde
Aug 26, 2011 6:03 PM   Mercury Direct
Aug 30, 2011 5:17 AM   Jupiter Retrograde
Sep 16, 2011 2:24 PM   Pluto Direct
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Nov 9, 2011 1:54 PM   Neptune Direct
Nov 10, 2011 6:12 PM   Chiron Direct
Nov 24, 2011 2:20 AM   Mercury Retrograde
Dec 10, 2011 2:05 AM   Uranus Direct
Dec 13, 2011 8:43 PM   Mercury Direct
Dec 25, 2011 5:08 PM   Jupiter Direct

2011 Zodiac Sign Ingresses

Jan 7
, 2011 7:30 AM   Venus enters Sagittarius
Jan 13, 2011 6:25 AM   Mercury enters Capricorn
Jan 15, 2011 5:41 PM   Mars enters Aquarius
Jan 20, 2011 5:19 AM   Sun enters Aquarius
Jan 22, 2011 12:11 PM   Jupiter enters Aries
Feb 3, 2011 5:19 PM   Mercury enters Aquarius
Feb 4, 2011 12:58 AM   Venus enters Capricorn
Feb 8, 2011 2:56 PM   Chiron enters Pisces
Feb 18, 2011 7:25 PM   Sun enters Pisces
Feb 21, 2011 3:53 PM   Mercury enters Pisces
Feb 22, 2011 8:06 PM   Mars enters Pisces
Mar 1, 2011 9:39 PM   Venus enters Aquarius
Mar 9, 2011 12:47 PM   Mercury enters Aries
Mar 11, 2011 7:49 PM   Uranus enters Aries
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Mar 20, 2011 7:21 PM   Sun enters Aries
Mar 27, 2011 2:53 AM   Venus enters Pisces
Apr 2, 2011 12:51 AM   Mars enters Aries
Apr 4, 2011 9:50 AM   Neptune enters Pisces
Apr 20, 2011 6:17 AM   Sun enters Taurus
Apr 21, 2011 12:06 AM   Venus enters Aries
May 11, 2011 3:03 AM   Mars enters Taurus
May 15, 2011 6:12 PM   Venus enters Taurus
May 15, 2011 7:18 PM   Mercury enters Taurus
May 21, 2011 5:21 AM   Sun enters Gemini
Jun 2, 2011 4:02 PM   Mercury enters Gemini
Jun 4, 2011 9:56 AM   Jupiter enters Taurus
Jun 9, 2011 10:23 AM   Venus enters Gemini
Jun 16, 2011 3:09 PM   Mercury enters Cancer
Jun 20, 2011 10:50 PM   Mars enters Gemini
Jun 21, 2011 1:16 PM   Sun enters Cancer
Jul 2, 2011 1:38 AM   Mercury enters Leo
Jul 4, 2011 12:17 AM   Venus enters Cancer
Jul 23, 2011 12:12 AM   Sun enters Leo
Jul 28, 2011 10:59 AM   Venus enters Leo
Jul 28, 2011 1:59 PM   Mercury enters Virgo
Aug 3, 2011 5:22 AM   Mars enters Cancer
Aug 4, 2011 10:54 PM   Neptune Retrograde enters Aquarius
Aug 8, 2011 5:46 AM   Mercury Retrograde enters Leo
Aug 21, 2011 6:11 PM   Venus enters Virgo
Aug 23, 2011 7:21 AM   Sun enters Virgo
Sep 9, 2011 1:58 AM   Mercury enters Virgo
Sep 14, 2011 10:40 PM   Venus enters Libra
Sep 18, 2011 9:51 PM   Mars enters Leo
Sep 23, 2011 5:05 AM   Sun enters Libra
Sep 25, 2011 5:09 PM   Mercury enters Libra
Oct 9, 2011 1:50 AM   Venus enters Scorpio
Oct 13, 2011 6:52 AM   Mercury enters Scorpio
Oct 23, 2011 2:30 PM   Sun enters Scorpio
Nov 2, 2011 4:51 AM   Venus enters Sagittarius
Nov 2, 2011 12:54 PM   Mercury enters Sagittarius
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Nov 10, 2011 11:15 PM   Mars enters Virgo
Nov 22, 2011 11:08 AM   Sun enters Sagittarius
Nov 26, 2011 7:36 AM   Venus enters Capricorn
Dec 20, 2011 1:26 PM   Venus enters Aquarius
Dec 22, 2011 12:30 AM   Sun enters Capricorn

2011 Outer Planet Transits

Jan 4,
2011 7:53 AM   Jupiter Conjunct Uranus
Feb 25, 2011 3:40 PM   Jupiter Square Pluto
Feb 27, 2011 7:51 PM   Sat Sesquiquadrate Chiron
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Mar 24, 2011 3:30 PM   Sat Sesquiquadrate Neptune
Mar 28, 2011 5:55 PM   Jupiter Opposition Saturn
Mar 30, 2011 8:41 PM   Jupiter Semi-Square Neptune
Apr 17, 2011 10:17 PM   Jupiter Semi-Square Chiron
Jun 8, 2011 10:39 PM   Jupiter Sextile Neptune
Jul 2, 2011 2:14 PM   Jupiter Sextile Chiron
Jul 7, 2011 10:06 AM   Jupiter Trine Pluto
Aug 24, 2011 8:49 PM   Sat Sesquiquadrate Neptune
Sep 17, 2011 3:41 AM   Sat Sesquiquadrate Chiron
Oct 28, 2011 12:29 PM   Jupiter Trine Pluto
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Dec 6, 2011 7:01 PM   Jupiter Sextile Chiron

Retrogrades in 2011

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See our Retrogrades & Stations page for further details of current and upcoming planetary retrogrades.

The Sun and the Moon are never retrograde.

Mercury Retrograde Periods in 2011

Although not quite as popular as Sun sign astrology, “Mercury Retrograde” has certainly become a buzzword–or buzz phrase–these days.

What is Mercury Retrograde? Three, and sometimes four, times a year, the planet Mercury appears to be moving backwards in the sky for a period of approximately 3 weeks. “Appears” is the key word here, because, technically speaking, no planet actually moves backwards in their orbits around the Sun. In fact, they don’t even slow down. Retrograde-station-direct cycles are essentially illusions that result from our point of view from Earth, simply because the Earth is also orbiting the Sun at a different speed than the other planets. Mercury turns retrograde more frequently than any other planet. It can never be more than 28 degrees from the Sun, and whenever it reaches its furthest distance from the Sun, it changes direction.

As the planet of communication, Mercury retrograde tends to breed a certain level of confusion. Mercury rules our “lower” mind–how we perceive and interpret information that we receive from our environment, and how we relay that information to others. Mercury has rulership over such things as speaking, negotiating, buying and selling, listening, formal contracts, documents, travel, the mail and shipping, and so forth. All of these areas of life are affected when Mercury is functioning in a sluggish state. Decision-making is challenged during Mercury retrograde. Needless to say, it is not advised to sign contracts, engage in important decision-making, or launch a new business. Delays and challenges are more probable with Mercury retrograde. This period is best used for re-organizing and reflecting.

During these periods, it’s best to check and double-check your work, emails, and paperwork. Watch what you say, because it may not come out, or be received, the way you intended. Try to be understanding if you receive remarks that don’t go over well. Double-check that the person who uttered those words really meant it the way you thought they did! Asking “are you sure you meant to say that?” might help. Get in touch with yourself during this period–it’s an excellent cycle for discovering new ways of looking at life and at yourself. It’s also an ideal cycle in which to discover new ways of communicating your ideas and thoughts.

Mercury is Retrograde in Sagittarius and Capricorn from December 10 to 30, 2010.

Details:

22 Nov 2010 09:37 am 1937′ Enters Rx Zone
10 Dec 2010 06:57 am 0556’Rx Stationary Retrograde
30 Dec 2010 02:19 am 1937′ Stationary Direct
18 Jan 2011 00:49 am 0556′ Leaves Rx Zone

Mercury is Retrograde from March 30 to April 23, 2011 in the sign of Aries.

Details:

16 Mar 2011 09:52 pm 1253′ Enters Rx Zone
30 Mar 2011 04:39 pm 2421’Rx Stationary Retrograde
23 Apr 2011 05:58 am 1253′ Stationary Direct
11 May 2011 06:22 am 2421′ Leaves Rx Zone

Mercury is Retrograde from August 2 to 26, 2011 in the signs of Virgo and Leo.

Details:

15 Jul 2011 02:15 am 1842′ Enters Rx Zone
02 Aug 2011 11:45 pm 0112’Rx Stationary Retrograde
26 Aug 2011 05:55 pm 1842′ Stationary Direct
09 Sep 2011 08:16 pm 0112′ Leaves Rx Zone

Mercury is Retrograde from November 24 to December 13, 2011, in the sign of Sagittarius.

Details:

05 Nov 2011 10:15 am 0351′ Enters Rx Zone
24 Nov 2011 02:12 am 2007’Rx Stationary Retrograde
13 Dec 2011 08:43 pm 0351′ Stationary Direct
01 Jan 2012 00:09 am 2007′ Leaves Rx Zone

Read more about Mercury Retrograde. Where is Mercury Retrograde transiting by house in your natal chart? Does it conjunct a natal planet, your Ascendant, or Midheaven? Read interpretations of Mercury Retrograde in Transit for a more personalized meaning of the transit cycle.

Venus Retrograde in 2011

What is Venus Retrograde? Occasionally, Venus appears to be moving backwards in the sky. “Appears” is the key word here, because, technically speaking, no planet actually moves backwards in their orbits around the Sun. In fact, they don’t even slow down. Retrograde-station-direct cycles are essentially illusions that result from our point of view from Earth, simply because the Earth is also orbiting the Sun at a different speed than the other planets. Venus is Retrograde approximately 40-43 days every 18 months.

As the planet of love and values, Venus retrograde periods are times when we re-assess what–and who–we value. It is a period that most astrologers consider inopportune for getting married or starting a new relationship. Financial undertakings are not advised during this period as well. There may be delays or confusion in relationships and financial affairs. Read more about Venus Retrograde cycles.

**Venus does not turn retrograde in 2011.

Mars Retrograde in 2011

What is Mars Retrograde? Occasionally, Mars appears to be moving backwards in the sky. “Appears” is the key word here, because, technically speaking, no planet actually moves backwards in their orbits around the Sun. In fact, they don’t even slow down. Retrograde-station-direct cycles are essentially illusions that result from our point of view from Earth, simply because the Earth is also orbiting the Sun at a different speed than the other planets. Mars is Retrograde approximately 58-81 days every 2+ years.

When Mars is in its retrograde cycle, we are forced to re-assess our current projects, our approach to getting what we want, and our desire nature. Rather than directly asserting our desires, we tend towards introspection. While Mars in direct motion is direct, straightforward, assertive, and aggressive, with Mars in retrograde motion, Mars energy is essentially turned inward–it’s internalized, intensified, personalized, and perhaps pressurized. We can be hesitant about taking action, second-guessing our instincts or our natural impulses rather than acting upon them. The way we react to situations under normal conditions doesn’t necessarily work for us now, or we don’t exactly trust it… Read more about Mars Retrograde cycles

**Mars does not turn retrograde in 2011.

Jupiter Retrograde in 2011

Jupiter is Retrograde in Taurus from August 30 to December 25, 2011.

Details:

06 Jun 2011 04:47 am 0022′ Enters Rx Zone
30 Aug 2011 05:06 am 1021’Rx Stationary Retrograde
25 Dec 2011 04:54 pm 0022′ Stationary Direct
17 Mar 2012 11:28 pm 1021′ Leaves Rx Zone

Saturn Retrograde in 2011

Saturn is Retrograde in Libra from January 25 to June 12, 2011.

23 Oct 2010 00:07 am 1027′ Enters Rx Zone
25 Jan 2011 11:51 pm 1714’Rx Stationary Retrograde
12 Jun 2011 11:46 pm 1027′ Stationary Direct
19 Sep 2011 03:19 am 1714′ Leaves Rx Zone

Uranus Retrograde in 2011

Uranus is Retrograde in Aries from July 9 to December 10, 2011.

Details:

23 Mar 2011 03:04 am 0039′ Enters Rx Zone
09 Jul 2011 05:29 pm 0434’Rx Stationary Retrograde
10 Dec 2011 00:41 am 0039′ Stationary Direct
25 Mar 2012 12:18 pm 0434′ Leaves Rx Zone

Neptune Retrograde in 2011

Neptune is Retrograde in Pisces and Aquarius from June 2 to November 9, 2011.

Details:

10 Feb 2011 05:55 pm 2808′ Enters Rx Zone
02 Jun 2011 09:56 pm 0056’Rx Stationary Retrograde
09 Nov 2011 09:25 am 2808′ Stationary Direct
28 Feb 2012 04:01 am 0056′ Leaves Rx Zone

Pluto Retrograde in 2011

Pluto is Retrograde in Capricorn from April 8 to September 16, 2011.

Details:

19 Dec 2010 11:27 am 0453′ Enters Rx Zone
08 Apr 2011 11:43 pm 0730’Rx Stationary Retrograde
16 Sep 2011 08:55 am 0453′ Stationary Direct
05 Jan 2012 10:53 pm 0730′ Leaves Rx Zone

Eclipses in 2011

See our Eclipses page for more information about current and upcoming eclipses.

January 4, 2011 Solar Eclipse at 4:03 AM EST Sun 13 Capricorn 39 Conjunct Moon 13 Capricorn 39 (Partial Solar Eclipse)

June 1, 2011 Solar Eclipse at 5:03 PM EDT Sun 11 Gemini 02 Conjunct Moon 11 Gemini 02 (Partial Solar Eclipse)

June 15, 2011 Lunar Eclipse at 4:14 PM EDT Sun 24 Gemini 23 Opposition Moon 24 Sagittarius 23 (Total Lunar Eclipse)

July 1, 2011 Solar Eclipse at 4:54 AM EDT Sun 9 Cancer 12 Conjunct Moon 9 Cancer 12 (Partial Solar Eclipse)

November 25, 2011 Solar Eclipse at 1:10 AM EST Sun 2 Sagittarius 37 Conjunct Moon 2 Sagittarius 37 (Partial Solar Eclipse)

Dec 10, 2011 Lunar Eclipse at 9:36 AM EST Sun 18 Sagittarius 11 Opposition Moon 18 Gemini 11 (Total Lunar Eclipse)

Lunar Phases in 2011

The following are lunar phases in the year 2011. Click the links for the charts of each New Moon or Full Moon.

Jan 4,
2011 4:03 AM   New Moon Solar Eclipse (P)13 CAP 39
Jan 12, 2011 6:31 AM   First Quarter Moon
Jan 19, 2011 4:21 PM   Full Moon 29 CAN 27
Jan 26, 2011 7:57 AM   Last Quarter Moon
Feb 2, 2011 9:31 PM   New Moon 13 AQU 54
Feb 11, 2011 2:18 AM   First Quarter Moon
Feb 18, 2011 3:36 AM   Full Moon 29 LEO 20
Feb 24, 2011 6:26 PM   Last Quarter Moon
Mar 4, 2011 3:46 PM   New Moon 13 PIS 56
Mar 12, 2011 6:45 PM   First Quarter Moon
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Mar 19, 2011 2:10 PM   Full Moon 28 VIR 48
Mar 26, 2011 8:07 AM   Last Quarter Moon
Apr 3, 2011 10:32 AM   New Moon 13 ARI 30
Apr 11, 2011 8:05 AM   First Quarter Moon
Apr 17, 2011 10:44 PM   Full Moon 27 LIB 44
Apr 24, 2011 10:47 PM   Last Quarter Moon
May 3, 2011 2:51 AM   New Moon 12 TAU 31
May 10, 2011 4:33 PM   First Quarter Moon
May 17, 2011 7:09 AM   Full Moon 26 SCO 13
May 24, 2011 2:52 PM   Last Quarter Moon
Jun 1, 2011 5:03 PM   New Moon Solar Eclipse (P)11 GEM 02
Jun 8, 2011 10:11 PM   First Quarter Moon
Jun 15, 2011 4:14 PM   Full Moon Lunar Eclipse (T)24 SAG 23
Jun 23, 2011 7:48 AM   Last Quarter Moon
Jul 1, 2011 4:54 AM   New Moon Solar Eclipse (P)9 CAN 12
Jul 8, 2011 2:29 AM   First Quarter Moon
Jul 15, 2011 2:40 AM   Full Moon 22 CAP 28
Jul 23, 2011 1:02 AM   Last Quarter Moon
Jul 30, 2011 2:40 PM   New Moon 7 LEO 16
Aug 6, 2011 7:08 AM   First Quarter Moon
Aug 13, 2011 2:57 PM   Full Moon 20 AQU 41
Aug 21, 2011 5:54 PM   Last Quarter Moon
Aug 28, 2011 11:04 PM   New Moon 5 VIR 27
Sep 4, 2011 1:39 PM   First Quarter Moon
Sep 12, 2011 5:27 AM   Full Moon 19 PIS 17
Sep 20, 2011 9:39 AM   Last Quarter Moon
Sep 27, 2011 7:09 AM   New Moon 4 LIB 00
Oct 3, 2011 11:15 PM   First Quarter Moon
Oct 11, 2011 10:06 PM   Full Moon 18 ARI 24
Oct 19, 2011 11:30 PM   Last Quarter Moon
Oct 26, 2011 3:56 PM   New Moon 3 SCO 03
Nov 2, 2011 12:38 PM   First Quarter Moon
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Nov 10, 2011 3:16 PM   Full Moon 18 TAU 05
Nov 18, 2011 10:09 AM   Last Quarter Moon
Nov 25, 2011 1:10 AM   New Moon Solar Eclipse (P)2 SAG 37
Dec 2, 2011 4:52 AM   First Quarter Moon
Dec 10, 2011 9:36 AM   Full Moon Lunar Eclipse (T)18 GEM 11
Dec 17, 2011 7:48 PM   Last Quarter Moon
Dec 24, 2011 1:06 PM   New Moon 2 CAP 34
Jan 1, 2012 1:15 AM   First Quarter Moon

Outer Planet Configurations of Interest in 2011

Outer Planet Highlights in 2011 – Time Line

Outer planet transits in the year 2011, excerpted from the Day Watch Report Package.

04 Jan Jupiter Conjunct Uranus 07:49 am EST Tran-Tran 27 Pisces 02′ There is a 14-year rhythm of discovery which is now at its peak for the world in general, a time when big new ideas blossom forth into existence and are there for the picking. It’s generally a time when risk-taking pays off if you really believe in what you’re into, personally or financially. It is a real test of talents, however, because everybody’s in the same boat, rising on the same tide. It’s what you see in it and how you use it right now that counts. It’s a good time for starting new projects, bursting into new personal affairs, exploding onto a scene you never knew existed a year ago. Only remember that time passes quickly, so lay down roots fast, make a strong foundation with dispatch.

22 Jan Jupiter enters Aries 12:11 pm EST Tran-Tran 00 Aries 00′

The coming year witnesses a shoot-now-ask-questions-later approach to new developments all around, in which the tendency is to jump onto new bandwagons before you check to see if they have wheels. There’s a feeling of racing ahead into the future, but to where, really? Catch the tide, but keep your eyes open, ask questions.

25 Jan Saturn Stationary Retrograde 11:01 pm EST Tran-Tran 17 Libra 14′ Rx

Saturn Stationary Retrograde

25 Feb Jupiter Square Pluto 03:19 pm EST Tran-Tran 07 Aries 02′

In the enthusiasm for a new cause or idea you can sometimes back it up with a little too much or ill-placed force and break the very thing that you want to sustain. Or, you can overestimate the effectiveness and reach of your powers and wind up going “a bridge too far.” There is a general climate right now for making that judgment error, and once you have made it, there usually is no going back. You may equally find yourself the recipient of this kind of pressure, and should you see it happening, don’t fight it and have it go to its logical hurtful conclusion, but don’t give in, either. Just make yourself scarce until the situation blows over. In the survival game, the fittest often know to flee.

11 Mar Uranus enters Aries 07:56 pm EST Tran-Tran 00 Aries 00′

Discoveries are made by forcing the issue increasingly over the next seven years. Breaks and discontinuities seem to come from out of the blue, even though they have been gestating for some time. Belief systems around you change radically at sudden shear points, revealing the obvious only after the fact, leaving the most aggressive in charge.

24 Mar Saturn sesquiquadrate Neptune 03:30 pm EDT Tran-Tran 14 Libra 40’Rx

28 Mar Jupiter opposition Saturn 05:53 pm EDT Tran-Tran 14 Aries 21′

This generational aspect, which happens only once every 20 years, marks a major social and economic struggle between the new and the old, the traditional and the radical, in which both sides spar and harden against each other. It is very much a time to choose one and leave the other behind in relation to the larger part all play in the big picture. Prejudices increase, along with paranoia and general fear of the unknown, leading many to cling to false idols and defend or advance them dangerously. Where you can find movement that leads both to what is right and also profitable, there you will become elevated above the fray.

30 Mar Jupiter semi-square Neptune 08:39 pm EDT Tran-Tran 14 Aries 52′

04 Apr Neptune enters Pisces 09:50 am EDT Tran-Tran 00 Pisces 00′ Spiritual revival will be just one hallmark of the next fourteen years, as will a general tendency for those who pretend to it not give to those who actually do. Flights of romanticism are daily fare, even to those whose life is not romantic in the least. When there is nothing else, there is always a dream, a pure dream, waiting just beyond.

08 Apr Pluto Stationary Retrograde 11:56 pm EDT Tran-Tran 07 Capricorn 30′ Rx

Pluto Stationary Retrograde

02 Jun Neptune Stationary Retrograde 09:55 pm EDT Tran-Tran 00 Pisces 56′ Rx

Neptune Stationary Retrograde

04 Jun Jupiter enters Taurus 09:58 am EDT Tran-Tran 00 Taurus 00′

A period of slow expansion is now ahead, during which the best-laid plans take a long time to lay down, but once they’re in place, there’s no stopping them. The future looks bright, but gradual, and the sure-footed approach is the accepted way to go. It’s all about doing it well, making it all come true at the right time.

08 Jun Jupiter sextile Neptune 10:39 pm EDT Tran-Tran 00 Taurus 55′

A more realistic and satisfying way to blend dreams, hopes, and expectations by sharing is in the wind, if you are willing to take a deep breath. Actually, a series of shallow breaths describes it better. What once you may have kept to yourself, it is time to exchange with others who have been in the same situation. Fortunately, the air is very conducive to doing just that, and what might have been hard to say before comes more easily with the knowledge that it is a two-way street of mutual trust and reward. You may find this critical to your happiness, or you may just find yourself in a general situation where it helps others and it’s the best thing to do to go along. Either way, you win.

12 Jun Saturn Stationary Direct 10:59 pm EDT Tran-Tran 10 Libra 27′

Saturn Stationary Direct

07 Jul Jupiter trine Pluto 09:47 am EDT Tran-Tran 05 Taurus 58′

New frontiers, hot prospects, expanded operations are not hard to sell right now — in fact, the soft sell will be the most successful. Whether you are promoting your affections or your consumer product, act as if it’s the only way to go in the world and is pretty much of an accomplished fact already. The more faith you have in yourself, the more others will have in you, and the more likely things will work out right for you, since everyone is expecting them to.

09 Jul Uranus Stationary Retrograde 05:52 pm EDT Tran-Tran 04 Aries 34′ Rx

Uranus Stationary Retrograde

04 Aug Neptune re-enters Aquarius 11:03 pm EDT Tran-Tran 00 Pisces 00′ Rx

The fourteen-year period of this transit (which is almost complete) will likely see the idealization of the common folk, even to the level of thinking they’re essentially a lot better off than they are, even superior, and thus subject to all sorts of scams. The blessing is the discoveries involved in recovery from that. Epidemics are a hallmark of this period, so expect at least one significant one.

24 Aug Saturn sesquiquadrate Neptune 08:46 pm EDT Tran-Tran 14 Libra 28′

30 Aug Jupiter Stationary Retrograde 05:13 am EDT Tran-Tran 10 Taurus 21′ Rx

Jupiter Stationary Retrograde

16 Sep Pluto Stationary Direct 08:43 am EDT Tran-Tran 04 Capricorn 53′

Pluto Stationary Direct

28 Oct Jupiter trine Pluto 12:52 pm EDT Tran-Tran 05 Taurus 20′ Rx

09 Nov Neptune Stationary Direct 09:51 am EST Tran-Tran 28 Aquarius 08′

Neptune Stationary Direct

10 Dec Uranus Stationary Direct 00:27 am EST Tran-Tran 00 Aries 39′

Uranus Stationary Direct

25 Dec Jupiter Stationary Direct 04:50 pm EST Tran-Tran 00 Taurus 22′

Jupiter Stationary Direct

Sign-By-Sign Yearly Horoscopes for 2012.

What do the stars have planned for you in 2012? Whether you want to know what’s going to happen with your romance, your career or your life in general, we have general forecasts for the year ahead. Select your Sun sign (or Ascendant sign) from the dropdown menu or list below for your 2012 Horoscope.

See also 2012 Overview Horoscopes for neat summaries of the year ahead for each sign, and 2012 Love Guides for Each Sign for forecasts in the areas of romance and relationships.

2012 Yearly Horoscopes:

Here’s to a fun, happy and successful year!

Note: Read the sections for both your Sun Sign and Ascendant for a better picture of what lies ahead in 2012. For example, if you are a Libra with a Leo Ascendant, read the forecast for both Libra and Leo.

On this page: The Astrology of 2011: Retrogrades, astrological events, lunar and solar eclipses in 2011, lunar phases, and planet highlights.

2011 Planetary Overview