APRIL GLOBAL OVERVIEW AND HOROSCOPES

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. (Pisces being the last)… This is the spring equinox period.  Aries represent the new in many respects.  It marks the beginning of growth, optimism and a move forward with enthusiasm.. a signifier of Spring, no less and indeed a characteristic of the archetypical Aries.  However over confidence can be a problem.

Jupiter is squaring Saturn currently.. a desire for progress in chaotic international issues is strong , but constant blocks and hiccups and regressive developments are rife, (not least in how the refugee crisis is being handled and the middle eastern wars and of course in the need to fundamentally address climate change issues)  Basic infrastructure and fundamental reorganisation and a moral reordering is needed collectively in all aspects of our society , but quick fixes wont cut it… Frustrations and regressions abound.

Neptune continuing in Pisces (in his own sign, so super powerful both negatively and positively) also suggests a collective confusion, and a hunger for more humanity and spiritual and egalitarian values and a desire for revolution in the status quo. A surge in left wing politics is a result, personified in Bernie Sanders and Jeremy Corbyn, but religious extremism can also be an ironic spin off of this, such as so called Isis/Daesh, as a totally ruthless rebellion against all Western values and indeed against civilisation.

Such extremism begets other angry extremism and rebellion (often racial and/or anti establishment, for good or ill. Donald Trump is a manifestation. (He is a Gemini with Leo ascendant with Mars and Pluto in Leo, both conjunct his ascendant and Moon in Sagittarius). 

Meltdowns are in the ether.  The world looks on in amazement.

Now Pluto (meltdown/crisis/nemesis, when misused) is past the midpoint of Capricorn  (a fracturing of much of the western led globalised establishment that has been built up in the last 8 years or so) there is a sense in the collective global unconscious, to quote W. B. Yeats’ The Second Coming, that:

  “Things fall apart, the centre cannot hold, mere anarchy is loosed upon the world. The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity”

From 2025 when Pluto (power) moves into Aquarius, it will be the world of technology and artificial intelligence that will be the focus of power and it will bring its own critical problems, if power in this area is misused and if it is  motivated by profit/control.

Between the 5^th-10^th of this month there is more chaos and the unpredictable unleashed.  Days of positivity/hope are 12th, 14^th/15^th and 17th and 18^th….

Mercury in Taurus moves retrograde on the 28^th and stays that way till the 22^nd May.. Prepare for delays, and blocks and confusions, not least re the economy. Greece and Turkey may be facing greater difficulties.

Also Mars in Sagittarius moves retrograde on the 17^th and stays so till June 29^th.That is a very significant symbol for general geopolitical global stasis, paralysis, emasculation and lack of direction… not to mention a build up of dangerous, internalised seething anger in the much of the global populace.

ARIES

This is your birthday period and before the 5^th, if born after April 10^th, the power of communication is strong and effective provided you maintain objectivity. After the 5^th Venus in Aries brings to all your sign at some point in the month a greater charm, sense of aesthetics and the sense of love /affection being in the air more than usual.

Mars, your ruler, now in compatible to your sign, Sagittarius, gives extra power of fiery strength and determination to all born March 27^th-30^th. Ideological fervour is strong and much constructive energy is put into travel /international dimensions and possibly legal issues.  Saturn is also on your side, suggesting successful travel for duty/work and focused constructive academic work, if born April 4^th-7^th. For this group this is a very grown up, step up to the plate time, with positive, if deferred outcome.  Uranus is still creating some chaos and restlessness for those born April 8th-12^th.. Adrenalin flows as is urge for change and adventure/rebellion, the new /the liberating. But have a care about too much impetuosity and risk. There is another year to go of this. Let it take you on a journey, but easy does sit.

Pluto too is now on the case of those born round April 7^th .A 2-year period of transformation lies ahead in which change is inevitable within and without. Power struggles are likely unless you are in control of your reactions and are squeaky-clean, and then personal true inner empowerment can finally be yours.

 Mars your ruler moves retrograde from the 17^th, after which many of you may be aware of frustration of action and hiccups re travel/long distance matters. This period lasts till the end of June so try and finalise important issues before the 17th

 If born round the 11^th, the new Moon on the 7^th can bring a happy new beginning.

TAURUS

This is a month for your sign, of some retreat and contemplation on the past and where karma can play a role.   After the 5^th if born up to May 15^th there is a sense then that communications are important, if not urgent and you are quick to respond. After the 28^th there is a definite hiccup and sense of delay in certain personal issues and communications cannot get through. These delays have a purpose, and are often opportunities to rethink strategy and this period of retrograde motion by Mercury lasts till May 22^nd, so be prepared. From the 17^th, Mars change of direction suggests complications and freeze of energy re complex financial and very intimate issues. This lasts till late June, so be prepared.

Jupiter is very much supportive now to those born May 3^rd –7^th (as last October). He is bringing good times, creative enhancement and fertility and also potential romantic possibilities. Luck is in the air.

 Neptune too is currently bringing extra emotional sensitivity, compassion inspiration and idealism to those born April 30^th-May 2^nd.  This coming few years will bring a window to develop creative s and thoughts before they voice them. Idealism is strong as the heart is more powerful now.  The sea too may call a source of solace and calm.

 Pluto is in his rare trine to the suns of those born Around May 8^th, for the next 2 years (once every 124 years aprox.) brings a sense of renewal and sense of self-reinvention and transformation through determination and positive will power is around you. Mind over matter potential is strong and a never say die attitude allows for triumphs.

 The full Moon on the 22^nd will affect those born April 21^st-23^rd.. For this group, the power of your or others subconscious is strong and eruption from that source can be quite surprising, but necessarily expressed. Often there are ending in the air as we reap what we sow and time to close certain doors.. a natural cycle .

GEMINI

 A time for social life and collective projects that get energy and can flourish and social life and friendships/romance can flower too… notably after the 5^th.

Mars however in your opposite sign of Sagittarius is challenging those born May 27^th-30^th and this group will feel that war drums are audible from some around you. You too may be over quick in reaction mode and impatience and irritation are in the air. Try and be calm.. The atmosphere is quite eruptive. After the 17^th others will likely frustrate you and relationships become complicated and there is a need to rethink others and beware from them, some passive aggression. This period lasts till late June so be mindful.

Jupiter is tempting those born June 3^rd –7^th to be a little over expansive, or ever confident or over indulgent in certain areas of life, not least on the domestic/family/property front. Enjoy, but a little caution and discrimination can be advised.

Saturn is in his every 30-year challenging mode to those born June 5^th- 8^th and despite the Jupiter influence being in the ether, this is a time of some blocks from others, or from circumstances that need serious attention and reappraisal… It would be wise to take stick and rethink certain goals, or at the least be patient and accept some modifications to plans, that ultimately may be in you best interests.. The reality checks round others and events now are educational and may help lift the veil from your eyes.  Look after the body too; it may be struggling a bit.

Uranus is now bringing some feeling of the new and exciting to those born June 9^th-13^th.. New projects/friends are inspiring and you want some feeling of the new and innovative and you can be very intuitive now and think outside the box successfully. This is around you on and off for around a year, so enjoy..

Have some care if born June 1^st-3^rd, as Neptune is now and for the coming 18 months or so, squaring your suns, and this means a tendency to be oversensitive and over idealistic and indeed potentially vulnerable to rose coloured spectacles, deceiving oneself or being vulnerable to deception from others.  Check everything out and do not take things or people too much at face value.  Also do not become a martyr to life or others.. Things are shrouded a bit in fog so make no life changing decisions as things are a little possibly distorted in you mind and vision.

 CANCER

Career looms large this month, possibly in not so easy a way … although from the 5^th your charms and creative abilities can stand you in good stead, just be careful about being disingenuous.   And before the 5^th all born after July 12^th, mat need excellent communication skills to make progress.

Jupiter is supportive and protective if born July 4^th-8^th..You are wise now and travel is favoured and emotional intelligence is yours and your ability to communicate with sensitivity and generosity of spirit is indicated.

After the 17^th Mars may bring some feeling of lack of power in your working life and all is in stasis for a few months. For a reason.

 Uranus is starting now and affecting to some extent for the coming year those born July 10^th-14^th bringing change, unpredictable events and a restlessness that can lead to impulsiveness that may be less than wise or constructive.  Family/domestic disruption/change is possible. See this a journey where the old has to be shaken up, bit let the change happen that is necessary without forcing it drastically.

 Pluto is a big player now for those born around July 8^th-10^th. He is opposing your suns and this brings potential for real coercive manoeuvres and power struggles around and with and from others for some time to come. This is a journey that won’t be complete till the end of next year. Draw boundaries round this and walk away, and don’t get drawn into dark confrontations with others who have baggage and agendas. Protect yourself and keep squeaky clean and you will strengthen yourself, but endings of chapters with others are in the air.. Fate may flag up an ending that is quite extreme of some sort in a certain relationship. It’s time may have run its course or a complete reinvention and revolution is needed in that area.  At the end of this chapter you will be amazed art how much you have become a phoenix rising from the ashes of the old in a regenerated empowered state.

 LEO

For your sign April can equate to travel and the power of the higher mind.. a more philosophical period and where boundaries are bring pushed out literally and mentally  notably before the 5^th if born after August 16^th. After the 5^th all if you may be able to happily mix romance and the affections with travel (long distance issues) and there is also a sense of a love of learning. Mars too is activating you life now if born July 27^th-August 2nd. For this group and n energy peak is evident that is constructive and courageous and it creates courage and proactivity in romantic and creative areas of life. Children’s issues figure strongly too… There is also a sense of speculative energy.

Mars may be bringing some feeling of emasculation re romance or artistic/ creative projects. This is a time of rethink and lasts till late June.

 Saturn is acting as a very good controller and mature director of energies if born August 21^st to 15^th. He is bringing a sense of disciplined hard work and duty to your creative and romantic life.. You are stepping up to the plate and being constructive and pragmatic and this is bringing appreciation and deferred gratification. Dealing with realities is a good thing and offspring may be part of the picture.. Technical skill and hard work applied to creativity will pay off.

Uranus too is now very much a happy catalyst for those born August 12^th-15^th and will be for approximately the coming 12 months.  He is bringing a new sense freedom and adventure and waking you up to you individuality and specific gifts. You will be feeling restless to take a leap into a new future which holds promise of more authenticity.,  An interesting and more ;liberating tome is at hand ; an awakening that needs conscious handling.. This can be internal and /or external in its effects.. Other counties and travel may again be part of the picture.

VIRGO

A month for a bit of depth and intensity and where issues such as complex finances may figure largely and where there is a need to look beneath the surface of things.  After the 5^th all born up to September 15^th have a chance to constructively address these issues through fruitful communication. Try and achieve this before the 28^th.

Before the 5^th all born after September 16^th, will be feeling the power of affections around them and love life can be enhanced. Also there is a strong desire to indulge and enjoy oneself… and others are in a mood to join you.

 However Mars is not too well disposed towards those born August 30^th-September 2^nd as he is creating some lack of harmony, possibly on the domestic/family front.   Irritation and impatience is within you and others around you. Stop and count to 10 before reacting.  You may be like a bull in a china shop with your energies.. so have a care. After the 17^th this situation becomes rather paralysed and a new sense of inner battle may be needed to resolve the situation and this could last till late June

Jupiter however is very much your ally, now being in your sign and directly benefiting all born September 5^th-9^th.. This is a period for buoyancy, travel, expansion and enjoyment, not to mention some luck or at least protection. Just be wary of over confidence or over expectation … but with some modesty this van be a very positive, progressive time.

However Saturn is counterbalancing this energy for those born September 7^th-10^th. This group also need to be aware that there are certain restraints currently at work which you cannot ignore or walk away from without dealing with them honestly first. Obligation may clash with a desire for freedom and the obligation needs priority with courage..

Neptune warns those born September 2^nd to 5^th, to be wary of others who may not be all they seem or claim and you need to be wary of rose coloured spectacles but inspiriting via the arts can be considerable.. Music /film and the sea and nature and retreats are draws.

 Finally Pluto is currently also bringing for this born around September 9^th-11^th a need for regeneration and reinvention of self in line with a sense of destiny and you are given an opportunity to reach some significant self awareness and embark on a powerful path.. But remember you are the steward, not the owner of the power.

LIBRA

Relationships are a considerable focus this month. And before the 5^th, if born after October 13^th, communications with and from others are a key for good progress. After the 5^th all of you will experience the input of good vibes from others and cupid is on the scene for many.. at the least current relationships that are positive flourish .  Invitations are in the air. Mars too is activating the passions and energies of those born September 29^th –October 2^nd. Communications are energised constructively and boldness of energy is within you… but after the 17th, things get a little paralysed/

 Saturn is supportive bring intelligence of action and considered caution if born October 8^th-11^th. Groundedness and loyalty are very much enhanced.

 Uranus however is bringing now for those born October 12^th-16^th a sense of the unexpected from others.. Life is a bit of a roller coaster and others are acting as a catalyst for probably necessary change, even if uncomfortable this may be the opportunity to be kick started into a freer better more authentic future, but let the change take you and don’t push the river.. This energy is around on and off for about another 11 months.

 If born around the October 11^th, be aware that there are some inner power struggles at work, and there is a need to be conscious of the deep root causes of this, so be conscious and calm .  Family issues are flagged up and be aware that the energies are quite primeval…be in charge of them and understand their purpose.. Don’t let them control you. These struggles can cause confrontations, but be conscious of your needs and motives and be honest.

The new Moon on the 7^th will impact positively those born around October 12^th.. The birth of the new is in the air then and it is time for sowing new seeds for the future.

SCORPIO

Work and everyday tasks that are necessary and dealing proactively with bolstering your health may figure this month.  After the 5^th all born up to November 15^th will benefit from the input of others wisdom and conversation. Good communications wit partners is enabled and can be very healing. Before the 5^th all born after November 16^th will potentially benefit from extra romantic input and joy with/round children.. Also creative talent is flagged up and the arts inspire.

From the 17^th financial issues get a bit stuck and value systems are challenged and energy is stymied

 Jupiter favours those born November 5th-8^th. . Friendships are very appreciated, social life is buoyant and your leadership gift in a group effort is excellent… Intelligence and opportunity combine to bring progress and luck.

Neptune is truly now sensitising and inspiring now and for about year, if born November 2^nd-5^th. This may show itself in love life or in creative projects.. Empathy, compassion and idealism is strong.  Be aware that your heart and emotional needs are powerful and are likely to long for a soul mate and you may feel you have found one during the coming year. Keep real and you will find this an inspiring and hugely sensitive time.

 Pluto your powerful ruler is definitely regenerative and empowering now for those born November 8^th-11^th. Intellectually you will be more profound and incisive than usual in thinking and in communications. You can impact others considerably with insight and regenerative energies.. This is a once in a lifetime energy that lasts till the end of 2017. Use it well and wisely and not just for personal power and ego.

 The full Moon of the 22^nd will on that date impact those born round October 25^th .For this group you may be aware that this is a time of unavoidable contact with energies that have rumbled for some time and there’s a need to give birth to these energies with care and consciousness.

 SAGITTARIUS

This is a good month for enjoyment/creativity and for love life. Before the 5^th if born after December 15^th communication is successful in any context is favoured and after the 5^th all of you will find that the power of love and affections are especially underlined too and creative urges can be successfully expressed.  Mars is currently in Sagittarius and this affects directly those born November 29^th and 30^th.  There is a need for this group to be aware of a great increase in determination and energy is likely and it may be needed, but be aware it may tip into over assertiveness. Use extra drive wisely and after the 17^th however when Mars moves retrograde, there may be a feeling of frustration and block and anger may be internalised causing some physical stress. Be patient and use this period wisely for reconsideration and patient waiting. It lasts till late June.

 Jupiter is affecting by square energy, those born December 4^th- 8th, tempting to an over doing and or over expectation with a little lack of moderation, but so too Saturn will be directly affecting by conjunction those born December 6^th-9^th, creating a sense of some negativity and frustration and low confidence and also some tiredness.  A delay or block demands reality checks and hard work in order to put a better infrastructure into the life. It also requests patience and courage to keep on the pragmatic track… Saturn is the karmic schoolteacher and a benevolent despot.  Speaks volumes.

Uranus by contrast is inspiring the lives and energies for aprox for a year or so, of those born December 10^th –14^th.. New love life events, inspired happenings re the arts and creative gifts and life changes because of events round birth and creativity and a restlessness for the new and to express ones own uniqueness is strong now and all this can be successfully expressed.

Neptune is challenging now the lives of those born December 1^st-4^th. This suggests that for this group there are uncertain circumstances that feel a bit fogged re home /family circumstances. Dissolving of certainties are in the ether and it is time to be careful about making life changing decisions as you are may be not clear about facts and idealism can cloud logic.   Sensitivity to others is strong, but beware of seeing things and people in a distorted way.. You need peace, serenity, the arts, music and nature to feel calmed and at peace.  This influence hovers on and off for around 12 months.

 CAPRICORN

 Family focus is strong and before the 5^th all born after January 11^th can benefit from constructive communications and agreements re home /family and real estate.  And after the 5th all born up to January14th can also find excellent creative gifts in operation and offspring and romantic relationships all benefit from the power of wise loving words. After the 28^th however, things may get a little blocked and off-track. After the 5^th also you all can experience the power of indulgence and good times re home but beware over spending and over indulgence. 

 Beware the power of repressed anger this month as Mars is in your solar 12^th house Notably after the 17th .Do not seethe.

Jupiter is very supportive now of those born January 3^rd –7^th.  He very much favours travel and long distance benefits.. Also academic issues and legal issues can be a source of positivity.. You are in philosophical, wise mode.

 Uranus is creating some uncomfortable unpredictability in his current relationship to the suns of those born 9^th-13^th. This influence lasts on and off for around 12 months and suggests a need for change and a restlessness within that can lead to impulse of an unwise sort and family/domestic issue a source if some disruption and unpredictability. It’s not too settled.. This is an uncharted journey that needs patience and to go with the flow rather than forceful leaping into the new for the sake of it.  

Neptune brings a new sense of gentleness compassion love of nature and need for meditative peace and kindness of heart if born January1st and 2^nd. This remains strong for the coming year and invites the arts and artistic skills into your life in a positive way and the sea is soothing.

Pluto is creating a rare influence in the life of those born around January 8^th currently.. Others are pitting their wits against you possible because they feel challenged or threatened by your power and you need to be careful about power struggles with those who can be ruthless. Draw boundaries and do not get tainted, but positively you will realise during this coming few years, just how much the power of this transit brings you to a sense of understanding of the wise use of power, and how there are inevitable endings in life, literally and metaphorically followed by phoenixes rising, and that some dark confrontations with others are great learning curves.. Through the dark into the light.  Keep your conscience clean and this will be a strengthening period.

AQUARIUS

A month for increased information and knowledge, which can be shared with and gained through others.  Notably before the 5th if born after February 9^th..  For all of you, after the 5^th charm and affections linked to communications makes for a happy and rewarding mix. Communication with family needs caution and clarity after the 5^th for all born up to February 9^th.  Misunderstandings are very possible or plain lack of successful communications. After the 28^th this may increase as a possibility.

For those born January 27th-230^th Mars is bringing a power of intelligent constructive action when dealing with friends /social life or in a leadership role. You are ideologically driven and successfully so.  After the 17^th however there may be some sense of a need to rethink and to pause as events shape shift.

 Saturn is bring a mature, disciplined, focused and hard work ethic into the lives of those born February 4^th-7^th.. This provides determination and focus and brings recognition by others and deferred gratification. Loyalty and measured responses come easily are very constructive now.

Uranus your unpredictable ruler is now really bringing out true Aquarian potential if born February 8th-12^th. There is a new sense of intuition and eureka moments of understanding.. There is an even greater ability to think out of the box. Your independence is important to you now and you are aware of a need to take a leap into a more authentic future for yourself that reflects your true insight and independence of vision.. Energy is inspired and you have a sense of an awakening that guides you to the new and the innovative. This energy remains in the ether for the coming 12 months.. Enjoy and use wisely. .

PISCES

 Though not the most materialistic of sign, this may be a moment to focus on finances..   Constructively. After the 5^th for all born up to March 14th, Mercury brings constructive discussions with others and wisdom is given and received, and before the 5^th Venus in your sign brings potentially for all born after March 14^th a sense of beauty harmony and the power of love and affection is strong within you and you personal charms and creative gifts (strong in Pisces) are really enhanced.

Mars however from Sagittarius are bit jarring on the energies of those born March 3^rd-7^th. Those in authority /or work colleagues can be a source of irritation or slightly confrontational and this can work both ways. Impatience and impulse can cause you some problems, so stop and think before speech or action, After the 17^th when Mars moves retrograde, there may well be a sense of frustrating blocks that cause particular seething frustration, bur see this event as a period of constructive reassessment of goals and strategy.

 Jupiter is currently in you opposite sign of Virgo and is now directly opposing the suns of those born March 3rd-7^th.. For this group over confidence needs watched and over doing or expectation too much of people or situations.. Have some care, caution, and realism.. Having said that the good times can roll and relationships and travel can be a source of expansion but beware over enthusiasm or over generosity and general over everything, but see next paragraph

Saturn however is a stern disciplinarian for those born March 4^th-8^th, so that will act as a safety valve to many of the above group, bringing a sense of restriction /delay , some karmic lessons and forcing a need for reassessment of ideas /projects and maybe of others. Look after your health too, as energy may be drained. This is a reality check, and though frustrating maybe just what is needed.

 Neptune your ruler now for the next year aprox will be bring the extreme Pisces characteristics out in those born February 28^th-Match 3^rd. This once ever 165 year visitation brings positively inspiration, creativity extra spiritual awareness, compassion, idealism and exquisite sensitivity and even extra psychic capacity., but negatively, can being over idealisation illusion or delusion , tiredness and negative escapism and a sense of divine discontent .. Use the positive qualities to inspire the world., but just keep grounded.

 Pluto meanwhile will spend the coming few years bringing intelligent empowerment and some sense of regeneration for those born round March 8^th. Leadership roles are in the air as is the regenerative power of others for your good and vice versa, is a great potential. Utilise with humility and good intention. With wisdom it can work so well for you.

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MARCH ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW AND HOROSCOPES FOR YOUR SIGN

MARCH 2016 OVERVIEW AND HOROSCOPES

Two powerful eclipses this month, points to it being a significant month globally. Although not visible over Europe or the Americas they occur on the 9^th (total solar eclipse) at 18 degrees of Pisces and on the 23^rd (lunar eclipse) at 3 degrees of Libra.  The eclipses are basically new and full moons but additionally are in eclipse mode and therefore they have infinitely more power in effect. The new moon (solar) eclipse brings the new and the innovative. Seeds are sown. The full moon (lunar) eclipse brings endings of chapters and when we sow what we have reaped. 

Eruptions from the unconscious, individually or collectively are powerful and quite primeval, notably under the lunar eclipse. Those most personally impacted on those dates on the lunar eclipse are some Pisces and Virgos (see below) and during the lunar eclipse, those touched will be some Aries and Libras (see horoscopes below)

Uranus now tightly squaring is Pluto (since summer 2011) still underway is a being reflected in the huge schisms as to the way forward in the world on so many issues, now not least re issues within the E.U. Rebellion and power struggles are complex and not at all black and white… so many shades of grey. Neptune in Pisces also is causing much confusion but also brings out a longing for more purity/idealism in whatever sense that appeals. Sadly that can be over idealism and even delusional stuff.

England’s natal chart (Capricorn /Aries rising) shows big changes and disruption round May /June time chaos and upset is in the air re foreign policy (time of referendum on the Brexit issue)..   This is starting to take effect now. Uranus will be passing exactly over its ascendant in Aries (every 84 years) in summer, which is the face of England and its projection on to the world … and Pluto will be conjuncting the country’s Mercury (every 248 years) then too, which is connected to agreements/treaties and its functioning health. Big changes are in the air for the UK and further schisms are looking very likely, no matter what the out come of the referendum in June.

Mars moves out of Scorpio into Sagittarius in the 6^th taking some pressure off the ongoing Syria tragedy (believed to be a Scorpio country)…but puts added weight onto the USA shoulders, building in April. But Mars goes retrograde on April 17^th and then returns to Scorpio in late May and stays there till early August, so no room for breathing a sigh of relief re the benighted Syrian issue sadly.

A very positive transit this month is Jupiter in Virgo trining Pluto in Capricorn mid month exact on the 16^th/17^th. This augurs well for real determination and luck combining, to be able to bring about some triumph, possibly connected to progress re environmental /earth health. We need some good news.

(I have returned to the traditional horoscope format below, as preferred by readers. Thank you for your input.)

ARIES

 

 Mars moves into your sign on the 6^th bringing to those born up to March 29^th an added dash of determination, ambition drive and if not careful, a slight overdose of aver assertiveness and for some that may also mean others are a little in your face as well in their assertiveness, so go carefully.  Also for all born up to April 9^th there is after the 22nd a sense of increased communication skill and you get listened to and your mind is active and sharp, if a little self-centred. Before the 12^th for those born after April 4^th social life /love life and networking all get a bit of a boost courtesy of Venus and your charms are enhanced. Saturn is currently your friend if born April 4^th-7^th, but in a way that demands loyalty, duty and a very mature attitude in your behaviour. Travel may be work or duty related and academic /study pursuits may be demanding but well worth the effort.  Serious addressing of philosophical /ideological issues can be very fulfilling too.

Uranus is still hiking unpredictably through your sign and in his once ever 84-year visitation and he is now targeting those born April 7^th-10^th. This has been going in since last May and is finally easing off next month, so you are at the end of a roller coaster of change with feelings of restlessness and sense of a need for freedom, even rebellion against the status quo. It has been best to let change evolve and not push for it at any price, or proverbial babies can get thrown out with bathwater.  You are nearly there and will soon realise that you have been kick started into a new sense of self and a new chapter in some way internally, externally or both.

 If born April 5th-8^th Pluto is also now on your case and will be on and off till the end of next year, so be prepared for some issues that are likely to erupt that are deep rooted about power and your feeling of a need to fully express it especially related to work..  Keep squeaky clean and guard against others who are not, or who have a rather ruthless agenda, but you must be conscious, controlled and aware, but also courageous and calm.. This is an important test of you sense of personhood and potential and what needs to be done to develop it wisely.

The Lunar eclipse if the 23^rd will directly affect those born March 23^rd-25^th. For this group eruption are likely then in some form and what has been brewing will show itself and it is a time of the closing of chapters and reaping results of the past.. Whatever happens has a truth about it that can’t be denied, but is better faced without anger, alarm or resentment. The clock strikes to bring a necessary jolt.

TAURUS

This is a good month for socialising and the power of friendship. Also for leadership potential and furthering goals in general. Don’t worry if you feel a little out of synch communication wise before the 5^th if born after May 15^th as it passes. In fact this can be quite a sociable month with friends on tap for support and enjoyment.

There is a slight risk if born after May 4^th that before the 12^th you will be a little over indulgent or over selling of your self or even over doing the charm probably unnecessarily, but from the 12^th all born up to May 14^th will be feeling the good times roll with friends and creative instincts are sharpened. Mars is in the last degrees of Scorpio before the 6^th, so if born after May 18^th the first 6 days of the month may attract some rather challenging input from others and you may have to stand up to others who carry some resentment or they may be speaking some uncomfortable truth, only you will know, if you are really honest with self.

Jupiter is very much the friend of all born May 5^th-11^th, brining at the least; protection but also romance and offspring issues are favoured. Creativity is strong and fertility is around in terms of success in creating the new and party time is in the air.  Travel can very much be part of the picture too.. General luck surrounds you.

Neptune currently subtly but importantly enhances the consciousness and sensitivity of those born April 28^th-May 1^st. There is an increased sense of empathy compassion and a stronger heart centre. .. Artistic vision is strengthened and you need like hearted friends and associates around you. . This new spiritual /emotional/ creative consciousness will grow over the next year or so and is redemptive. Be glad.

 Meanwhile Pluto is now really bringing a message for the next few years of coming

empowerment for  those born May 6^th-9^th .. Be prepared for a growing sense of intensity and a desire to self reinvent in a way that suits a sense of destiny about needing to bring out your potential that needs to happen. This may connect with long distance, or legal or philosophical or even legal issues bur a new transformational power is in the air and it needs handling wisely and with humility. You are the agent, not the owner of the power and it must be for the greater good, not just personal gratification or ego.

 GEMINI

Work is a focus this month, not always comfortably as you may feel a bit alienated. It will pass.  After the 5th all of you at some point till the 22^nd will feel a little misunderstood or people are not reading from the same page somehow.. It is important to be clear and slow down to accommodate others slower pace of understanding. After the 22nd if born up to June 10^th, friends prove a relief in terms of their being totally able to get your thinking and are in harmony.

 Venus is your friend till the 12^th if born after June 6^th travel is favoured and long distance goes well with love life somehow and indeed may be with money and after the 12^th if born up to May 14^th, beware sycophancy at work or being a little too over the top on your generosity with others or self indulgence …with maybe an unwise agenda.  After the 6^th when Mars enter Sagittarius all born up to May 29^th, need to be on your toes as their will be some people out there who are in the mood to challenge you and some war drums are audible.. Even mild confrontations may take you unawares, but you nay in some unconscious way attract this through your own over assertive or unthinking attitude… so anticipate and think before inviting harsh responses.   Jupiter square to your sign currently is temping those born June 5^th-11^th to be a little extravagant and self indulgent especially round home and family and relationships.. Good times roll but at a price maybe… Over generosity can be regretted later too.

 By contrast Saturn is challenging those born June 5^th-8^th by opposition.,. He is testing you though relationships and realities about others are in the air.. Duty and obligation may be very much to the fore as you cope with others needs, but it is also possible that you are seeing the reality of others that is a wake up call that needs attending to. Step up to the plate and do what is necessary and be aware of the need to be very mature and pragmatic. Hard work is around but blocks and delays are part of the need for you to rethink things or to develop perseverance and patience if necessary.  Time to remember also to look after the body… you are not getting younger.

Uranus is good news now and for the last year or so for those born June 8^th-11^th..   However this period is coming to a culminating close which is going to be the outcome of greater intuition and a push to greater individuality and freedom to be uniquely you … New causes /friends and activities have liberated you and now you are realising this.  However if born May 31^st/ to June 1^st, Neptune has started to create a bit of divine discontent and possible confusion. Your heart is complaining if your work is not satisfying an emotional need and as you are a very thinking sign but it is time to consider the heart’s needs.. Beware you check all small print and others credentials as smoke and mirrors are in the air and keep as honest as possible yourself, as deceptions can catch you out. Try getting solace and extra healing fro the sea music /film and some meditation and get lots of sleep and avoid gratuitous escapist behaviour.

CANCER

Holiday/travel or focus on study is in the air for many of you… and positively so and after the 5^th and before the 22^nd Mercury allows extra brain power and good study progress and long distance communication is very favoured. After the 12^th also Venus in Pisces brings for all born up to July 16^th a love of learning joy in travel; and love links with long distance and a sense of well being connected to a good philosophy of life. The sea may call as a soothing sight.

 Mars in Scorpio till the 6^th, brings till that date for all born after July 19^th a sense of energy and enthusiasm re love life /passion and creativity and the arts. Extra courage and energy is on tap and male input is strong somehow in terms of positive energy.

Jupiter is also now kindly disposed to those born July 6^th-12^th. He is encouraging luck and opportunity, and is sharpening your mind and communication skills and success. Communications bring good news. Siblings bring positive input too.

Uranus is currently squaring Cancer and those who have been targeted over the last year or so and just coming to the end of this period are born July 9th-13^th. You have been feeling a sense of turbulence and uncertainty and restlessness possibly at work and maybe domestically too. It is a period of change, like a journey not an arrival.. You have needed to keep flexible and go with the flow and now you are beginning to see how it has awakened you and kick started you into a new awareness of self and maybe a new more enlightened and freer direction, even if a bumpy ride.

Neptune has shifted forward and is now directly affecting positively all born July 1^st-3^rd bringing inspiration of a mystical /emotional and creative kind.  This may come from far off shores or through higher study or even through a new belief system that is developing, or a new spiritually enhancing activity.. It certainly enhances the heart centre and feelings of compassion empathy and universal love and care are brought to the fore. Idealism too is part of the picture m but in a good way..   Communing with nature /the sea /music /film /the arts are all underlined as positive for you currently.

Pluto in Capricorn is now in his very rare visitation is opposing the suns of those born July 7^th-10^th. This brings for 18 months or so of a time of change, of endings followed by new beginnings. It is a time of some struggles within self and likely caused by some power struggles with others and it is a question of drawing boundaries round behaviour in others that is out of order, but not sinking to their level and if necessary walking away.. However it may also indicate a need to rethink your own destiny and why this is happening and what it is meant to help you liberate within and to learn about yourself. Keep away from dark forces or where you feel someone is not very conscious or well motivated in behaviour.. It is also not impossible that events are quite intense but be aware that courage may be needed to handle certain closing of chapters. The message of Pluto is regeneration and transformation, but after certain challenges and often with Pluto we have to go through the dark to get to the light.

LEO

There may be times when you have to be quite philosophical and to dig deep to gain some understanding of life, self and others this month.. This is not a time for self-centeredness but for sharing resources whether spiritual, psychological, or material for the benefit for others and before the 5^th if born after August 14^th, others input and communication is enlightening with good exchange or healing and before the 12^th if born after August 8^th love life and the very positive input of others is shining. After the 22^nd if born up to August 11^th travel and long distance and legal issues are favoured and positive input re these is in the offing. It also augurs well for study and good results.

Mars is not too friendly now from Scorpio before the 6^th if born after August 21^st. those first 6 days for this group of Leos may feel a little tense round home and family issues. People are quick to criticise and impatience and irritation is around. Try not to attract it. You too are impatient and easily irritated and more uninhibited in anger than is usually your style.  However after the 6^th and if born up to July 31st then there is a great enthusiasm and energised sense relating to creative pursuits /sports, love life and matters related to children and the opportunity to be fully enjoying life… socialising is a strong input.

Even Saturn is on your side in a rather sober bur very constructive way if born August 7^th-10^th. He is demanding politely that you take your love life and your creativity seriously with joy in so doing and with loyalty duty and constructive hard work bring excellent results and joy. You have to be very mature with this transit of Saturn

Uranus too is now bringing to a fulfilling close a happy once every 42 year period of awakening and enlightenment and a freer sense of self if born August 10^th-13^th.  This has been around for about 1 year and now you are seeing how this has panned out… notably re learning, increased awareness and connected to long distance and philosophical issues.

 VIRGO.

Much relationship focus is around this month in a very positive way. And after the 5^th till the 22^nd there is a special sense of valuable communications with others and good feedback and after the 12^th Venus in your solar 7^th house, if born up to September 15th brings loving vibes from others and opportunities to give and receive affection in all contexts and your charms bring good feedback.    Even Mars in Scorpio before the 6^th gives a boost to all born after September 20^th, in terms of sharpness of thought and incisive, courageous but constructive. Jupiter is now excellent news from his position currently in your sign, notably strongly now if born September 7^th-13^th. A time of growth, inner or outer, good news, confidence, expanding horizons, praise, success and excellent travel. Enjoy, but don’t get over confident (unlikely for your modest sign).

Saturn however is also holding to account those born September 7^th-10^th. For these people there is a sense of frustration block, and a slight depression and anxiety feeling. Saturn is forcing you to address what needs facing up to practically and especially re real estate or family issues, with courage hard work and common sense. Things take longer than you thought and patience is needed and it is time to not lose confidence, but also to get rest in between the hard work required of you now.  Deferred gratification is the name of the game. Putting a better infrastructure in your life to cope with changing times is needed.  It is a bit of “facing the fear and doing it anyway” provided it is not dangerous of course.

 Neptune is a little problematic now if born September 1^st-4^th There is a sense of confusion and uncertainty in life.. a feeling of floating on a foggy sea without a compass or oars ; a time of transition , but also vulnerability to  deceptions and over idealism or seeing through a distorted lens. Keep the faith, stay on your toes keep grounded and don’t over indulge in escapism, but enjoy the arts, especially music/

film and the sea and don’t let emotional vulnerability master you, but you must use you sensitivity now for the benefit of others but with discrimination and not martyrdom. Certain of issues/relationships are dissolving as life moves on and know the difference between those that you heed to nurture and those that you need to let go and be careful who you trust too.. Without being too suspicious of course.

Pluto is however very regenerative and empowering now if born September 8^th-11^th. He is bringing transformational energy to you, notably relating to arts, love life or matters relating to offspring and brings you inner strength and a sense of your personal unique power, without ego being too far up the agenda.

The solar eclipse of the 9^th is going to reverberate for those born around September 11^th. This will bring a sense of the new and the beginnings of something … in quite a notable way which will reverberate throughout the coming year.A time of sowing new seeds..

 LIBRA

Work and everyday routine is a focus as may be new health regimes…. And before the 12th all born after October 9^h may find the good times and romance can fill the air and general creative fertility is around too., Time to enjoy life. Also if born after October 15^th   before the 5^th there is improvement in all relationships through good communications and writing skills flourish too.  After the 6^th when Mars moves into Sagittarius the effectiveness and passion in your messages and contacts with others will be considerable, very impressive and constructive as the force of your ideas and positioning is very convincing.

  

Saturn is a sturdy if disciplining colleague for all born October 8th-11^th. He is demanding but offering a real grounded wisdom that is very constructive for progress especially related to home/roots /family /real; estate.. He is keeping you down to earth and practical and what you say resonates with others as very practical and constructive.   Good for dealing dutifully too with family members..

Uranus by contrast is continuing creating potential chaos and some instability, if born October 10-13^th. Others are bringing surprise and change to your door even if on the face of it is unwelcome, but in fact they are a catalyst to change that is probably needed even if you had resisted it, or not looked for it. This once every 84 year event is coming to a close now having haunted you for many months.. You can see the way forward.. An adventure at least, or a scary uncertain journey does have a destination which is a new and freer place for you in many ways.

Pluto is now also very active in the lives of those born October 8^th-11^th. He brings a certain sense over the next few years, of inevitable transition through events that spell endings of chapters and which may involve having to pit your strength against others who are somehow limiting or controlling you.. Emancipation from such situations may need to be fought for, not least within your self. Thus is like a build up of tension from way back that is powerful in force and needs to be released but in a controlled fashion and a very conscious one or else it can prove explosive and primeval in force, which can be destructive. A destined emancipation is within you, but needs wise handling so that it is somehow healing not hurting, and as not ruthless in character.

The lunar eclipse of the 23^rd is landing on the Suns born around the 25-27^th September. For this small group there is a distinct sense of drama in the air, as eruptions from others and honesty and powerful truths come to the surface.. Ends of chapters are suggested as chickens come home to roost.  A time for reaping, but probably a healthy outpouring that ultimately can clear the way for transition.

SCORPIO

March is often a good time for partying, love life and creativity for your sign and after the 5^th and before the 22^nd you will also have a chance to be centre stage with creative wisdom and amusing and constructive communications and to be very charmingly endearing in a romantic context and around children and offspring..

Venus is also your friend after the 12^th if born up to November 15^th. Love life blossoms as does general fertility and creatively you are on a roll and speculative interests are favoured too. You are happy with your children’s company.

Mars is, before the 6^th in your sign and directly affecting you in those first 6 days if born after November 18^th, there will for this group then a great sense of assertive, ambitious, purposeful determination to achieve, if not slightly ruthlessly so .. . Achievements are likely but beware the methodology and possible price if too harsh.

Jupiter is kindly disposed to those born November 7^th-13^th. There is a sense for this group of happiness and progress with projects, friends and with added leadership skills.  Intelligent action brings lucky opportunities that need grabbing..  A very sociable time is in the ether and travel with friends or connected a project is very favoured.

Neptune is also very much on your side now in a gentle but profound way if born November1st-4^th.. For the coming year or so this will bring added sensitivity appreciation of beauty, art, nature and added compassion and sympathy for others pain and feelings.. It is inspiring but also brings much emotional response which can bring dissolving of boundaries that allowing you to merge with others feelings., hopefully so you can bring empathy and healing .. It also makes you very idealistic looking for the dream especially re love life and it is possible that soul mates can be found. Time by the sea and having time to contemplate and may be have some retreat time is all to your advantage..  Inspiration though the arts is huge now.

Finally Pluto you powerful ruler is now activating positively the Scorpionic powers of those born November 7^th-10^th.For this group it is important to respect the powerful insight and forensic qualities this influence brings for a few years.. (Every 124 years aprox). You see clearly and have good teaching skills and great powers of convincing others and also getting to the roots of things and finding out truths. Great for meaningful and fulfilling study.

 SAGITTARIUS

Home calls this month: a feeling of a need for secure roots..  Before the 5^th Mercury brings for all born after December13th an extra power of intellectual insight and clarity and wisdom of communication, but after that date there is a sense that for all Sagittarians there is a more muddled thinking process or rather a feeling that others just don’t get what you mean and there is room for misunderstanding.. If born after the December 6th, before the 12^th, beauty and charm is added to your ideas and talent at communicating and after the 12^th all your sign will sense a need to have beauty, harmony and peace in the home and family, with maybe a bit of excessive indulgence as part of the picture.

 Mars enters your sign on the 6^th bring from that date for all born up to November 30^th a sense of forthright energy, drive, ambition and determination and ideological verve.. Just beware being a bit bossy or pushy   Before the 6^th there maybe a little bit of a sense for many of you of being rather private with some pent up frustrations or anger which you should not sit on and allow to seethe.

 Jupiter in Virgo currently is creating a mood now for those born December 6^th-12^th of confidence at work that may mean a bit of complacency or taking things for granted and beware a lackadaisical approach. Also self indulgence and lack of moderation is tempting, so have a care.

Saturn still in your sign (ever 30 years) is now sitting tight on the Suns of those born December 6th-9^th..For this group, it all about has to grasp the nettle of challenge without going into self-doubt or negativity. Although bound to feel tired, this is in fact a time to rise to a challenge and do what you need to do to secure your future and be pragmatic and structured about it, not a time for play, but for work and discipline, but also keep an eye on health as you are a little more vulnerably than usual on that level. Maturity and realism is demanded now and remember that Saturn is a karmic schoolteacher for our own good and a benevolent despot.

Uranus by contrast is still stirring up a note of excitement, freedom and personal authenticity if born December 9^th-12^th.. This period (about 1year) is nearly ended now and many of you in this group will feel that in a month or so they are in a better more appropriate place for themselves, than a year or so ago, especially related to love life, children and in all creative issues.

  

Neptune however is starting to bug the consciousness a little of those born November 30^th –December 3^rd.. There is a sense insecurity and uncertainty related to roots and family and home life and this creates a sense of confusion and lack of direction and security.. Tiredness is part of the picture and lack of clarity about life is haunting a bit.. Best to not do anything that is too radical. Tread water and see where the trade winds take you. Let go and let god, but do not fall for fantastic schemes or chase rainbows. Keep grounded and during this time you will realise that you actually in transition and metamorphosing and in a year or so you will emerge as a different but clearer and more redeemed being.. but do get as much sleep as possible ..Listen to music and appreciate the world of nature.. Keep it simple and pure, but do not indulge in destructive escapism.

CAPRICORN

 You will be in thinking, study and communicative mode this month and between the 5^th and the 22^nd that will be particularly pronounced and communications with siblings is underlined too. After the 12^th,all born up to January 14^th will have charm added to their communications as well and harmony will be in the air. Before the 6^th and if born after January 18^th, there will be a sense of purposeful energy that serves you well with potential for a lot of constructive cooperation with friends in those few days..

Jupiter in Virgo is looking very good now for those born January 5^th-11^th..  Travel and vacations are well starred and long distance issues are all generally favoured too.

At the least protection is in the air and a sense of well-being and philosophical peace.

 Uranus is coming to an end of a rather turbulent period affecting those born January 8^th-11^th and this has been going on for about 1 year. The reason for the change unpredictability and restlessness is beginning to be clearer and the other side of the transit looks smoother and more in tune with your needs.  It may be connected to home and family, but all has been a little insecure and uncertain and an underlying discontent has been evident, but you have woken to a need that needs honoured and stability will resume in the next hew months.

Neptune is a good and sensitising friend now to those born December 31^st- January 2nd.  This will be in the ether for this group strongly for the coming year. It is a time of ability to combine heart and soul with brain and also sensitises all your communications with added empathy and with a less materialistic viewpoint.  The arts too figure more strongly and inspiration rises and the simple beauties of nature call.

Intelligent instincts and intuitions are more prominent now.. Enjoy.

 Pluto too is very powerful now if born January 6^th-9^th. For the coming 2 years this once every 248-year visitation can be life changing for this group. A time of power within and without. Endings of chapters followed by important new beginnings are likely and you will be tested to understand the transformations and to use them for the greater good …and to use your power wisely.  Motive is all.  Pluto brings power in many ways, within and without …but one thing is sure after the 2 years, you will have a significant change of consciousness as a result of this journey and strength within that is very deep. This is a very important time

AQUARIUS

 Finances may be high in consciousness currently with a desire to improve security and after the 5th and especially after the 12^th finances can be fluid and the power of intellect and your creative skills can help to prove triumphantly lucrative.

Before the 5^th, your mind will be in extra high alert and communications with self are important. Thinking is about ones personal situation is a major preoccupation and before the 12^th if born after February 4^th, Venus brings added charisma and added charm to your persona.  Mars is a little difficult in mood before the 6^th for those born after February 17^th.   For this group, your ambitions or impatience re your standing may be stubborn, creating some confrontations and indeed there may be some people you have to cross swords with in an authoritarian context and this could include a family member. Try to not be too intractable or ruthless. Compromise may be necessary

After the 6th, all born up to January 29^th, will be feeling up beat in energy and your will and goals are forwarded constructively and associates and friends are powerful allies to help you. Leadership instincts are admirable and well directed via your intelligence.

Uranus is still bringing a input of excitement and inspiration for those born February 7^th-10^th.Your thinking has been having eureka qualities and intuition is excellent.. Thinking courtside the box, laterally or divergently has been underlined and this has been growing over the last year.. Your true Uranian nature (ruler of Aquarius) has been underlined in this once every 42-year sextile transit of your Sun.   Maverick qualities that may have emerged are in fact based on wise judgement and increased general insight and awareness.

Neptune and Pluto is not directly affecting your sign unless you have planets in Capricorn or Cancer, or Pisces or Virgo.

  

PISCES

This is you birthday period, so a new beginning as this period is called the solar return. This is a new yearly cycle of your Sun. From the 5^th till the 22^nd sees Mercury in your sign, auguring well for you all to experience extra mind power with a penchant for a need to communicate and write and your mind will be busy and with many faceted interests.  After the 12^th all born up to March 14^th will find that Venus in Pisces will bring extra charisma to their being and love and affection abound and it emanates from you. Artistic talents are also underlined with greater power and sensitivity to beauty. In the first 6 days Mars will be firing up those of you born after March 17^th. Your courage, energy and determination will be strong and effective and travel will be enthusiastic, as will study. Passion is in the air about certain causes and issues.

After the 6^th all born up to February 28^th, may find a sense of impatience and irritability haunts them, notably connected to professional matters and authority figures may seem unreasonable to you.. Count to 10 before reacting.

Jupiter is opposing now the suns of those born March 5^th-11^th. This group may well be having a great time but there is a danger of over confidence over expectation over indulgence and over doing, so have caution and a bit of moderation and stop and think before you launch into anything, including over expansion /over spending or over generosity. You can enjoy, if you take these facts into consideration.

Saturn however is simultaneously trying the patience of those born March 5^th to 8^th For this group there is a feeling of block and tiredness.. Everything seems very onerous and an existential sort of tiredness haunts you. Although with Jupiter around you may lack balance in your judgment and jump into something too quickly in an attempt to avoid the realty of something.  Important to face facts and be realistic and to modify issues, if there are ways to make amends to something that needs changing.. Negative thinking needs to be replaced by realism and hard work will be necessary to overcome some difficulties. You will be glad you did it though, later.

Neptune (your ruler) is a powerful influences in his once every 165-year visitation to the Suns of those born February 28^th-March 2^nd now lasting strongly in influence for a year or so. The up side is that your natural spiritual /artistic inclinations will be amplified hugely as will your sensitivity and ability to absorb everything around you like a sponge and your empathy /compassion is overwhelming and you heart will be very vulnerable.. The down side is a great need to fight total escapism and retreat and to avoid not seeing realistically, because you are seeing via a prism of hypersensitivity or possibly through an over powerful, even slightly paranoid imagination. The sea and music and film can be great influences for healing now in a creative way, but do avoid a tendency to self deception seeing through rose coloured specs and over idealism.. Deceptions by others are also very possible now as you are vulnerable. However with grounded ness and sense of reality your creativity and even psychic powers are very strong. A need for simplicity and nature will appeal. Alcohol etc in excess can however be a bit too tempting under this influence, as escapist inclinations can be strong. Have a care.

Finally Pluto is a greatly positive influence on those born March 6-8^th Powerful influences through friendship are able to enhance your potential and your leadership gifts in certain goals orientated enterprises are strong now. You have a sense of your potential and destiny and your shyness retreats on the altar of needing to reinvent and regenerate and empower self and others.. This lasts for around 2 years or so, so use wisely and not just for ego, but for the greater good.

The solar eclipse falls in your sign on the 9^th affecting directly all born around March 9^th. This augurs well for a new chapter of enthusiasm and hopefulness re a certain issue in your life. New seeds are sowed.

 

Astrological overview for February 2016 and how it affects your sign.

The global financial wobble being experienced is no surprise as Uranus squares Pluto so strongly currently.  Uranus in Aries is a destabilising influence and Pluto in Capricorn is about prevailing economic established power.  This instability is still in the air this month.  China is one of the major causes of the wobble and is a Libran country and both Uranus and Pluto are now attacking her from two fronts from their respective positions in Aries and Capricorn.

 Mars currently in Scorpio is always a little intense as the obsessive and controlling influence of this position brings a ruthless influence to world politics, notable around the 7^th when the Sun squares Mars  (both in intransigent fixed signs).

Syria is a Scorpio country and this therefore would seem to be a particularly difficulty period for that benighted nation (if possible to get worse).

At least there is a growing visible awareness of the planets dire state re climate change effects, courtesy of Jupiter in Virgo as he enlightens us (Jupiter) to the need for more regard for the protection of the purity of nature and the delicate balance of our natural world (Virgo) and the need to address climate change (already a little too late).  When Jupiter is retrograde, as he has been throughout January and will continue to be, till May 9^th any growth is more likely to more spiritual or non material in awareness, forcing us all to become more conscious of the value of everything as opposed to the price of everything, in terms of the human condition, the planet and its creatures.

Mars in Scorpio can also bring extremist behaviour to a climax and voices of extreme views are likely to be heard (certain US presidential candidates fit the bill here)

Neptune in Pisces certainly focuses on the power of the sea and currently its symbol is strong re the refugee crisis. It has become for so many either a route of salvation from persecution and death, or threat of another sort of death as escape is risked on the waves.  The power of the sea (and the arts) is especially notable around the 28/29^th when the Sun and Neptune are in conjunction.

This is, in the main, Aquarians month and a chance to renew energy for the year is theirs, but for those born around February the 6^th-8^th, there is around the 7^th a distinct sense of intensity of potential confrontation in the air and your own impatience and intransigence is potentially ill advised… however with the happy blend of your ruler Aquarius simultaneously, there will be a chance to gain a eureka insight simultaneously.

 Mercury is in Capricorn up till the 13^th.   Therefore for CAPRICORNS born after 7^th January, before the 13^th, there is a feeling of extra mental agility and communication abounds and so too CANCERS born after the 8^th of July will before the 13thalso feel that others will be keen to engage with them. Whereas Aries and LIBRANS born after April 5^th and October 9^th respectively may find up to the 13^th that lines of communications are less than easy. TAUREANS born after the7th May and VIRGOS born after September 9th will also feel before the 13th that their flow of wisdom and interaction with others is sound.

After the 13^th AQUARIANS born up to February 11^th will be razor sharp in thinking and incisive in speech and LEOS born up to August 14^th will find that after the 13^th they will have little problem with loneliness as lines are busy.   So too will LIBRANS and GEMINIS born up to the 11^th of October or 13^th June respectively, as they will have little trouble in lines of communication.. However TAURUS born up to May 12^th and SCORPIOS born up to November 14^th may well find that care is needed to avoid misunderstandings or clumsy communications.

Venus is in Capricorn till the 17^th and for all CAPRICORNS born after the December 31^st till the 17^th, there will be a distinct sense of the glow if affection around them.. Your warmth and charisma will exude and feeling of well being abounds.. So to will CANCERIANS born after the 9^th will be anointed before the 17^th with a sense of radiating an attractive vibe to all around and kindness and love is in the there. Finances can also benefit.. To some extent TAUREANS born after April 30^th will also up till the 17^th feel some benefit re the affections as will Virgos who are born after the September 2^nd … For ARIES born after March 30^th and LIBRANS born after October 2^nd there is a danger of excessive indulgence and lack of moderation in areas of love and money, but the good times can role, if a little caution is kept in mind.

 After the 17^th Venus moves into Aquarius and from then on AQUARIANS born up to the February 4^th and LEOS born up August the 8th will after the 17th be the recipients of good vibes and warmth and affection from within and without.   Also benefiting will be GEMINIS born up to June 6^th and LIBRANS born up to October 8^th, who will find that after the 17^th, the force of well being and support and good feelings tom others are in the ether then.  However TAURUS born up to May 6th and SCORPIOS born up to November 7^th after the 17^th there could be a temptation to over indulge and have a sense of entitlement that could be a little resented or later regretted a little, so have a care.

 Mars currently so powerful in its own home sign of Scorpio …will be creating for Scorpios born November 5^th-19^th a real sense if obsessive determination and ruthless will to achieve an objective and there will be no room for compromise, to the point f creating either magnificent achievements or making ruthless enemies, so just ensure your motives are just and reasonable and for the greater good,, to ensure the outcome is all round a good result.  So too TAURUS born May 4^th –18^th, need to step carefully as others out there are likely to be rather uncompromising in their response to you in terms of challenge and possibly even behave in a rather intimidating manner. Tread carefully round others who may be dark opponents with deep agendas. Do not tempt others to so respond by any provocation… If PISCES born March 4^th-19^th or CANCERIAN born July 5th-21^st, then your courage and strength the determination to be successful in your constructive skills in creativity, and/or in love life, or in your plans for travel or long distance exploits or in legal issues. This a time when you can both get a boost of energy and constructive progress in all your goals.

 However AQUARIANS born February 4^th-18^th may find themselves a little impatient and over impulsive in relation to career and authority figures, whist LEOS born August 6^th-20^th may be tempted to impulsive and impatient attitudes towards family and real estate issues and be generally touchy and over reacting.. so think before acting/speaking.

Jupiter is still hovering in Virgo in retrograde motion. He is bringing growth to those affected on a more subtle level when retrograde. His bonuses/growth are internal and more spiritual and emotional than material currently. He is now directly affecting this VIRGOS born September 12^th –16^th. So at some point in the month Virgos born between those dates will be feeling the bountiful hand of growth (inner or outer) luck, progress, well being, special travel, confidence and a sense of reaping good rewards, or at the least protection from difficult forces.

So too will PISCES born between March 9^th-14^th be feeling a rush to enjoy, indulge, to be generous and indeed to maybe over reach and overdo.. Extravagant good times are in the air, and others may tempt you in this direction   Enjoy, but with some care. Benefiting too are TAURUS born May 9^th-14^th and CAPRICORN born January 9^th-14^th. These two groups will be either enjoying love life, extra strong creative talents, offspring issues are positive with possible extra fertility and also travel calls, as does growth in knowledge, wisdom and success in many areas and confidence and celebrations are potentially in the air..

 However if born SAGITTARIUS around December 10^th-15^th or GEMINI born June 9th-14^th, there is a warning to maybe be a little less excessive in your outgoings and desire, as there is a tendency to be over confident and to over reach and over expect in areas such as home /real estate /family or in career expectations.

Saturn meanwhile still rambling through Sagittarius is now directly affecting SAGITTARIAN born around December 6^th and GEMINI (by opposition) born June 4^th-7^th. There will for these two groups a feeling of block, frustration, some pessimism/worry and a feeling of needing patience and self-discipline and realism to get through any challenge. Maturity and groundedness and a sense of austerity is a must now and to face the music and step up to the plate to do what is necessary.. It brings some karma home to roost and humility is needed to right wrongs and to do what is right.. If the metaphorical mountain is climbed with resolution and courage and by doing what is needed, the rewards will be good at a later date. This is about the efforts needed to build good future infrastructure to your life. Also remember it denotes the march of time and the need to look after the body and to pace yourself.. Others may seem to block your path, but consider they may be karmic schoolteachers, or you may face the reality of someone that helps you make decisions base on the new realty you see.

Also for PISCES born March 4^th-7^th and VIRGOS born September 6^th-9th, there is a similar sense of frustration /hard work and tests, but again with sense of doing what is wise and necessary and learning ones lessons and thinking of deferred gratification, you can appreciate this time retrospectively, even is tough at the time.

More easily, if ARIES born April 3^rd –6^th or LEO born August 6^th-9^th, then Saturn is now enabling you to show your most mature and constructive, courageous and disciplined side, as you deal with issues in a way that is a credit to you and which wins admiration.

Uranus is moving slowly but surely on through Aries and is still affecting, (but now nearly completed) the lives of AEIES born April 6th-9^th and LIBRANS born October 9^th-12^th. For these people there has been and remains for a month or two, more a sense of complete shifting sands in unpredictable mode.. Others have created shocks and been catalysts (welcome or not) in the Libran group and for the Aries there has been an internal shift that has created a need for freedom, change and adrenalin and a sort of wake up call to claim your authentic needs, but risk has been part of the process and indeed impatient impulse.. Uranus’ job is to awaken and enlighten through change shock and unavoidable disruption which kick starts you into a new future, necessary fro growth in some way, even if uncomfortable. The only warning is not to be too impulsive, look before you leap and let change take you rather than taking anything that looks like change for change sake and don’t take too risky risks.!  Let go and let god, if you like. This has been a journey rather than an arrival, but an arrival will compose itself soon.

For CANCERS born July 8th-11^th and CAPRICORNS born January7th-10^th this too has been a year or so of some turmoil possibly either domestically or career wise, or just in general consciousness or all three. The unexpected has been in the air, but the leap into the new is part of your journey.  A slightly rebellious feel has been necessary to grow into a new more confident you.

For LEOS born August 9^th-11^th and SAGITTARIANS born December 9^th-11^th there has been a pleasanter road to new awakenings and liberty and a new sense of believing in a better and more appropriate future for self and your talents and your charisma and uniqueness has been liberated more..

Neptune is still hanging around (since March last year and will continue till February 2017) the suns of PISCES born around February 26^th-March 1^st bringing a real hit of idealism, emotionalism, inspiration, creativity and need for spirituality and a rebuttal of the material, a need for music, the sea, nature and the arts in general. More negatively, a need to escape, to over idealise to feel confused, tired, fogged or be too vulnerable to self deception and vulnerable to others wily ways, or just too sacrificial, or being in danger of addictive tendencies, but empathy, sensitivity and lack of strong boundaries are all potentially part of the picture. Having real psychic moments are also very possible.  Keep an eye on and be alert to the negatives, but foster the positives.  This is a rather blind transformation, like a metamorphosis.  Ultimately redemption can be had when you metaphorically reach solid shores again.

 So too VIRGOS born August 31^st-to September 2nd who are experiencing the opposition of Neptune, are feeling that it is others who are confusing or potentially creating smoke an mirrors and lack of clear sight re others is all possible. The emotional side and the spiritual and creative side is very strong as is the empathy and vulnerability to being overwhelmed by the heart, but keep grounded and see others clearly not via rose coloured spec or through wishful thinking and check the small print of people and things.

GEMINIS born May 30^th and 31^st and SAGITARIANS born November 30^th and 31^st too

are still currently vulnerable to self deception or confusion and are needing to experience their heart as much as their logic now… get sleep and have music/nature/the sea to heal.

If CANCERIAN born around June 30^th or July 1st or SCORPIO born around November 1^st or 2^nd then the Neptune trine you have been experiencing since last March continues to inspire you to use you best creative, spiritual and emotional sensitivity for others, yourself and the planet to grow in stature for the greater good.

As for Pluto, well he has moved now to the other side of the half way point of Capricorn and arrived at 16 degrees… Hence all CAPRICORNS born around January 6^th-8^th are now feeling the impact of this mighty dwarf for the coming 2 years. This only happens once every 248 years, so prepare for a real transformation and ultimate new beginning, but also a need to confront the principle of destiny and the importance of big of events which tests your ability to deal with issues that can be life changing, but which allows you to experience your own power, which can be remarkable.

So too CANCERIANS born around July7th-9^th will feel the opposition of Pluto which entails potential confrontation with the power of others and it will demand that you handle this wisely, consciously and with a sense of objectivity and a clear conscience and keep away from all abuses of power. Pluto feels primeval in power and creates eruptions that feel profound and which are destined.  You have a choice how to handle this.  Keep squeaky clean. Endings and new beginnings are the realms of Pluto. A phoenix out of the ashes is the coming message over the next 2 years or so..

For ARIES born around April 5^th-7th and LIBRANS born October 9^th-11^th, there is also a suggestion now and for around 2 years that power struggles are erupting internally re the need to empower yourself and find your true centre, liberated from others control.  This can be domestically and /or professionally. Give birth to this new sense of destiny, power and determination wisely, resolutely and kindly.  Notably this will be in the air for aprox 2 years years.

 However for TAUREANS born round May 7^th, Pluto is bringing for this year and next, a new sense of personal empowerment and a desire to be regenerative in life fore self and others.. Power of some sort is thrust upon you or you take it as you feel you are somehow meant to.. This can also being growth and regeneration connected to increased wisdom /learning academic triumph, spiritual strength and other countries can hold /regenerative to you.

 So too VIRGOS born around 9^th will also have a journey over the coming 2 years that may be subtle or clear, but it takes you to anew confidence a in self and in the field of creativity and in the potential to show your passion and strength in matters of the arts and also in the romantic/love life domain. Offspring issues can be powerful too.

 Finally the Moon is New in Aquarius at 19 degrees on the 8^th and is Full in Virgo at 3 degrees on the 22^nd.

The 8^th therefore for AQUARIANS born around the 8th may feel that their birthday period (solar return) signals a refreshing sense of new beginnings, whilst VIRGOS born around the August 27^th, may feel that the 22^nd of this month, carries a feeling of a necessary or inevitable closing of a chapter.