Monday 31 December 2018

JANUARY 2019 GLOBAL ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW PLUS YOUR SUN SIGN HOROSCOPE PE

2019 sees Saturn and Pluto starting a very rare combining in Capricorn, culminating at the end of the year, which heralds a rather fated financial crisis/ nemesis and a consequent need for a fundamental rethink of the current economic model and value system that dominates the globalised world … not least in England and in the USA. The fallout from the despair and frustration created by neo liberal induced inequality is racism and fascism and this trajectory will grow as the world gets increasingly angry and divided.

Also Uranus (shock /change / innovation/technology) re-entry into Taurus (money/ nature) on the 6th of March where he stays for aprox 6 years, will see a significant shake up of our monetary system, with the unpredictable re technology having a big effect on our financial dealings… Also the unpredictable power of nature on our planet and changing climate will force emergency technology to be pursued to try to limit damage. Alternative will be the name of the game in these areas.

However with Jupiter in Sagittarius till early December, there is significant hope that cooperation between countries can be achieved as the bigger philosophical questions and picture are, of necessity, urgently addressed.

Neptune remains in Pisces till 2025, which makes the spiritual sense of people grow and the need for more purity, simplicity and an increasing alignment with the needs of nature, not least among the young.  The downside of this position is the danger confusion about what is real and true, as opposed to fabrication, lies, obfuscation and fantasy.

Pluto is indeed strongly activated this month. Pluto when aligned with good motive, wisdom and consciousness can bring potential regeneration. However when motivated by dark unconscious motive and with no reflective wisdom, then misuse of power, degeneration, crisis and dark confrontation are likely outcomes.  Significant Pluto loaded days are the 11th, when the Sun conjuncts Pluto (total energetic power and intensity, for good or ill and potential significant endings); the 18th when Mercury conjuncts Pluto which brings powerful communications and the disclosure of dark truths, for good or ill, and the very end of January, running into the first few days of February, when Mars squares up to Pluto bringing confrontation and potentially quite ruthless power struggles.

An element of the inevitable and the power of fate is in the air with Pluto and primeval energy can be triggered socio-politically, in terms of the prevailing mood of our planet during these periods and individually in peoples’ lives.

Also around the 19th the Sun squares up to Uranus, when the unpredictable manifests, not least in potential geophysical events/eruptions that are reminders of the power of nature.

There is also a total Lunar eclipse on the 21st at 5.17 GMT that is also loosely in dissociate square to Uranus. This is significant and correlates with a culmination of energy that has been simmering and building and so is rather explosive and indeed again, is rather primeval, (and indeed esoteric astrology would say evil in manifestation.) It can also mark the almost inevitable ending of a chapter, ready to make way for the new. Simultaneously on the 21st Mars squares up to Saturn and Venus squares up to Neptune. Angry frustration and some lack of realism/fantasy are also in the ether.

The 12-15th is a stressful period for Theresa May, as Mars opposes her natal Sun then, suggesting an aggressive challenge to her position. It is also a little stressful for Trump too (Mars squares his natal Mercury), but in his case, the frustration is likely to be at displeasing events, in his eyes, which turns into displaced anger prompting angry irrational foreign policy decisions and very unwise, impulsive statements.

Trump has Pluto now creeping up to oppose his natal Saturn (once every 248 years), which first hits in April and May this year and again at the end of 2019/ and the beginning of 2020 and then haunting him for the whole of that year. .

This is a pretty fated prolonged period for him (hinted at strongly in April/May) in which he will somehow be forced to surrender many things and positions in life, and which, if he does surrender them, would indeed ultimately lead him to a happier life. However, he will most likely cling on to the old and will fight and resist tenaciously and ruthlessly this need for letting go. This stance will be to his own significant disadvantage. His own ego existence may matter to him more to him than his own physical well-being and indeed more than the world’s well being.

There is a Solar eclipse on the 5th/6th at 15 degrees of Capricorn
This can signal a new and more progressive chapter in many ways, not least in the whole Brexit saga, for benighted England.

 Happy New Year to all, despite my astrological reality checks.


 
ARIES

You can be advantaged by a focus on career and status and can benefit from thinking more deeply about that. 

Before the 5th, if born after April 13th, other cultures, travel and legal issues are favoured, in terms of communication. 

After the 5th, however, you will all be seriously focussed on negotiating and communicating in order to advance your situations, particularly to do with status.

After the 7th, all born up to April 17th are also able to link, very successfully, love life and other cultures or higher learning; and indeed a sense of well-being and happiness is connected to those areas 

Mars moved into your sign on the 1st and therefore all month, for all born up to April 12th, there will be an extra drive, ambition, determination and assertiveness.  It is just important that that assertiveness doesn’t become slight aggression.  Ambition and drive is important but other people’s ambition and drive can also challenge you, so confrontations are possible.

Jupiter is very well disposed now to those born April 1st to 19th.  He is encouraging expansion, growth, and a sense of well-being and also particularly underlines internationalism and travel. A sense if good fortune is in the air.

However, Saturn is also simultaneously challenging those born 1st to 6th, as hard work and reality checks are bound, particularly in work.  Step up to the plate, but delays and frustrations need patience, or prompt a re-think.  Jupiter will however help.

 Uranus is still arousing the need for flexibility as change; disruptive or exciting is still in the ether for those born round April 19th. This finalise a long period of this feeling of unpredictability, bur change has been inevitable.

Pluto too is currently now a challenge in some was the energies of those born 11th-13th. Some potential internal power struggles are likely as you tussle with your power and how to use it … keep the motivated for the greater good and destiny will guide you well.  This is a long journey on and off all year, but necessary


TAURUS

Long distance issues may be a focus for many of you for much of the month and after the 5th you will all find that long distance communications and negotiations about legal issues can be very successful and your wisdom is strong. 

However, after the 24th, if born up to May 2nd, there is a possibility that some communications get misunderstood and confusion is possible.  Clarify. 

Before the 7th, all born after May 14th have Venus opposing their Suns.  This brings extravagance, enjoyment, celebrations, good times, but excess can be a problem.   With care, this can be an excellent time, particularly connected to relationships and love life. 

Saturn is, for those born May 1st to 6th, bringing a lot of maturity and discipline of necessity, particularly connected to work, study, but especially duty connected to long distance travel.  However, what you do during this time will bring respect and reward.

Neptune continues for those born May 4th to 6th, to inspire creatively and spiritually and bring more sensitivity.

Pluto is now seriously empowering the lives of those born May 11th and 12th.   This started last years but continues strongly this year.  It brings philosophical, educational, ideological insight and excellent communication and the ability to make things happen.  All that matters is good motive.


GEMINI

One has to be profound during this month.  Superficiality won’t cut it. 

Before the 5th, all born after June 15th have an opportunity to enjoy really good, clear beneficial communication with partners in any context.  You speak well and you listen well and it is progressive. 

After the 24th, if born up to June 3rd, communications skills advance into study, success and excellent communications with those in a long distance situation and also legally.  Real wisdom is yours. 

On the 7th, Venus moves into the solar 7th house for all born up to June 18th, which is absolutely excellent for happy, successful, loving input from other people, which can be reciprocated.  Enjoyment , celebrations and warmth is all around. 

Mars moves into Aries on the 1st, giving for all of you born up to June 12th leadership skills, positive constructive organisational skills and the ability to be inspired in a group situation by others.  Friends are positive and energy expended is very advantageous.  Intelligent energy is also underlined in dealing with others. 

Jupiter is also very beneficial in relationships for all born June 1st to 9th.   People, who are advantageous for you, possibly with foreign connections and people in positions of power, are likely to be a catalyst for positive change in your life, are all around.  The only downside is, don’t over-expend or over-expand in relationships or be too generous.  Keep grounded.

Finally, Neptune, for all those born around June 13th, is still capable of providing some lack of clarity and deceptive circumstances, around work in particular.  Keep squeaky clean. 


CANCER

Relationships are a real focus this month, not least after the 5th when you will all be able to expend a lot of very constructive energy in good negotiations and communications with others and indeed you should listen as much as speak, because you receive a lot of wisdom.

Before the 7th, also, if born after 15th July, there is plenty of opportunity for a very rich social life, love life, enjoyment and celebrations.  Harmony with others and extreme creative energy is underlined.  Excellent for the arts. 

Mars moves into Aries on the 1st, which means for all born up to July 14th, there is a potential for some conflict or impatience, or rather forceful behaviour, from you to others, others to you, in the professional context.   Stop and think before you react, or do anything. Any built up anger can be quite explosive, so be conscious. 

Saturn is challenging the lives of those born July 3rd to 8th.  Other people seem to be blocking you or challenging you, or restricting you in some ways.  This is the time to recognise that what they are showing you is either valid, or whether they are unnecessarily in your path.  Only humility will tell you.  Duty and obligation however are underlined. 

Uranus is in his final hit, creating a little bit of chaos in the lives of those born around July 20th/21st.  Change that has been underway for nearly a year is coming to an end in March, but you will be very aware of it this month and that will probably relate to your career direction. 

Pluto is now challenging the loves of those born 12th-15th. Power struggles are manifesting and relationships need to be handled very consciously. This is a year long journey and you need to guard against abuse of power, yours or others.

Neptune is for those born continuing to bring for those born July 6th-8th. a strong sense that the arts , spiritual awareness, extra emotional sensitivity and altruism are strongly motivated .

After this month that impetus fades, but has changed you for the better over the last few years.

LEO

Focus on everyday organisation and rationalising your working life would be a positive one. 

However, before the 5th, if born after August 16th, very good times can be had with friends and offspring and good communications with those people is underlined.  It is also good for writers and artists.  Creative communication is yours. 

After the 24th, if born up to August 5th, communications with emotional, romantic partners is very powerful and good and you should listen to what they say, but you will be emailing, texting, phoning a lot and be in receipt of these. 

Venus, from the 7th, will be bringing for all born up to August 20th, a lot of creative inspiration in the arts and also lots of invitations, good times and socialisation.  Love is definitely in the air, as is good speculative potential. 

All month Mars is also bringing, for those born up to August 15th, very constructive and powerful energy put into any long distance issues, either through travel or negotiation and ambition. Equally, academic study is absolutely enthusiastically and successfully pursued. Ambition and drive is strong and determination to achieve, particularly in those areas. 

Jupiter is also very positive now for all born August 3rd to 11th.  Again, speculative interests, creative interests, love life, children’s interests are all extremely lucky and benevolence is emanating from those areas.  Positivity is around and is enjoyable and vacations are indicated. 

Uranus is finalising many months of inspirational awakening and some liberation for those born around Aug 20th/21st.  Hope it has brought real perspective and big picture insight.

 The total lunar eclipse on the 21st (GMT) is directly affecting very early Leos, born around July 22nd-23rd. For this group there maybe a sense of eruption of the unconscious in rather a surprising way within yourself or from others, which may signal an end of a chapter in some way.


VIRGO

Children’s interests and romantic interests are quite strongly underlined, not least after the 5th to the 24th, when good communications with offspring and writing and communication skills are very much to your advantage. 

However, before the 5th, if born after September 16th, have a care that you’re very careful in terms of giving and receiving communications on the family front as confusion or misunderstandings are possible. 

Before the 7th, if born after the 16th, also, you will have the power of combining love and rationality in your communications and you will receive the same advantage back from others.  Your sense of harmony is strong. 

However, after the 7th, for all born up to September 19th, there is a danger of over-indulging and over-spending on family or real estate, but good times can certainly roll and love is in the air on the domestic front.

Jupiter is also bringing, for all those born September 3rd to 11th a sense of extravagance, over-confidence, even possibly a little arrogance, which is not typical of Virgo, but don’t over-reach, or push the boat out too far.

However, Saturn is a disciplining influence for all born September 3rd to 8th.  He is bringing a sense of practicality and groundedness and pragmatism to your energies, particularly creative energies and when dealing with issues to do with children and love life.

Neptune is finalising his long journey opposing the Sun of those born around Sept 6th-8th.. For this group you will be finalising a realisation of some confusing or possible deceptions in relationships with others, or alternatively, you will wake up to delusions you may have had around others.   However positively it has been very inspiring re the arts or even around increased sensitivity.


LIBRA

Home is a focus, as is family, but before the 5th, for all born after October 16th, your ability to make yourself understood and heard in a very harmonious and positive way, is particularly strong and your speech is clear and is brilliant for communicating with offspring.

However, after the 5th and before the 24th, you need also to not be complacent and ensure all communications are clearly understood and that you understand others’ communications too.

After the 24th, for all born up to October 6th, writing and all the arts are absolutely flowering around you and within you; and children’s issues are upbeat and romantic negotiations can also be very successful. 

After the 7th, Venus moves into Sagittarius bringing for all born up to October 19th, a great deal of harmony and charm to your thinking and your communicating. Your PR skills and diplomatic skills are excellent. 

However, Mars is in Aries all month, for all of you born up to October 14th, does indicate there is a background warning that other people may be a little bit more assertive and war-like than you’re comfortable with.  People are challenging you and this is a time when you have to develop your self-assertiveness, rather than your tendency to habitual self-surrendering qualities. 

Jupiter is excellent as a background noise for all born October 4th to 12th.  Wisdom is yours.  Short-term comings and goings are strong, there is a sense of luck and the ability to grab opportunities and your insights, when communicating with others, are very beneficial, mutually. 

However, Saturn is a warning to all born October 4th to 12th.  You need rest.  You may be feeling a little blocked or tired and delays to do with family issues or real estate issues are possible.  You are seeing the world as bit cup half empty, rather than half full, but reality checks are there.

Uranus is finalising some disruption and change in relationships that has been underway for around 18 months.

Pluto however is indeed triggering a sense of some internal conflict and maybe some challenge in the lives of those born October 13th-16th.

Endings of chapters are possible, but also the potential for empowering transformation are the result.  


SCORPIO

After the 5th, and before the 24th, you will all have much focus on clear communication, very positive wisdom and also insight on big picture understanding. 

However, after the 24th, if born up to November 5th, there will be a shift insofar as you may need to double check the detail in all communications.  Misunderstandings are rife, particularly on the home front.

Venus, in your sign before the 7th, is excellent news for all born after the 15th November.  Love is all around, as is charm and financial gains are possible and your sense of happiness, well-being and generosity to others is underlined and others are very well disposed towards you; and it’s very possible all month, that your ambitions are quite high as well.

Saturn is a very good and constructive influence, if rather stern, on those born November 3rd to 8th.  He is bringing discipline, focus, patience, determination and hard work, particularly in your thinking and communications, which really does pay off.

Neptune is still inspiring those born around November 6th to 8th, bringing extreme sensitivity, empathy and compassion, particularly in love life and with children’s issues; and bringing a huge increase in artistic and spiritual inspiration. 

Finally, Pluto continues to give great insight, forensic ability and power in communications that is really impressive, to those born November 12th to 15th.  A sense of intelligence that brings out your destiny is yours.


SAGITTARIUS

Finances need careful examination this month, but Mercury in your sign before the 5th is very good news for all born after December 15th.  You will be extremely happy and enthusiastic in your communications with others and your mind will be sharp. 

After the 24th, if born up to December 5th, extra wisdom and reflection and detachment is also a bonus.  Good communications with siblings is indicated too.

From the 7th, Venus is your sign, is very harmonious for all born up to December 19th, so most of you.  Love is in the air.  Creative ability, harmony, affections and warmth are palpable.

Mars, in Aries all month, is also excellent for all born up to December 14th.  He brings drive that is constructive, ambition that is successful and, determination, and focus, particularly connected to creative issues, children’s issues and in love life.  You are no shrinking violet. 

Jupiter in your sign of course, is naturally brilliant for all those born December 3rd to 11th.  He is bringing you blessings. This once every twelve-year transit brings growth, travel, opportunities, benefits, good results and happy surprises. 

Uranus is finalising exciting liberations, surprises and positive creative input in some context, for those born around December 20th.

Just beware if born December 6th to 8th that Neptune is still haunting you with the potential for some confusions, misunderstandings and smoke and mirrors around and even over-idealism when it comes to certain individuals, and particularly on the home front and to do with real estate. Keep grounded and see realistically. 


CAPRICORN

This is your month, so you can, in theory, shine.

After the 5th and before the 24th, you will all have extra mental acrobatic skill on your side.  Communications will be very successful as will your ability to be understood, but do listen to others as well.

Before the 7th, if born after January 13th, friends reach out in very constructive and helpful ways and you have the ability to be very caring and valuable to them.  Your goals can be reached.  Harmony and love can be created when you are working with others. 

Mars however, in Aries all month, does indicate that for those born up to January 12th, there is a need in the background to be aware that you may be a little like a bull in a china shop at home and you need to ensure those around you are happy with what you are doing.  Impatience and determination can blind you to other people’s needs; and assertiveness from others in your home can be a reflection of your own. 

Saturn is in your sign still and there is now quite a strong, once every 30-year learning curve, if born January 1st to 6th.  Your best friend is discipline and focus.  Your worst friend is depression and negativity.  You are growing and learning and having to focus on something that needs your attention, but look after your body and try and think positively, whilst working on the issues.

 Neptune is still bringing emotional intelligence to the door of those born January 4th-6th. This long 18-month journey is now finishing and leaves you with an emotional intelligence that has brought wisdom, balance, creativity and compassion to your being that has really enhanced your being.

Pluto also is very powerful now for those born January 10th to 12th and will be most of the year to come.  Basically this is a time of destiny, intensity, transformation, possibly through some crisis, but empowerment, regeneration and a phoenix out of the ashes is also in sight.

The Solar eclipse on the 6th will directly impact those born around the January 6th. This group may feel on this day, a sense of the coming together of constructive balanced energies that open a door to a new chapter.


AQUARIUS

Some privacy may be needed this month as you peruse on the past. 

Before the 5th, however, if born after February 12th, communications and wisdom received from friends can be very helpful.

After the 24th, if born up to February 2nd, the power of your mind is strong and incisive and what you say impacts people, but ensure you tolerate their viewpoints. 

Before the 7th, if born after February 12th, be wary of trying to be too charming at work in order to gain your own end.  Sycophancy will not serve you well.  However, there will be with good motive, a feeling of well being in your professional capacity, but over-reaching is possible.

After the 7th, if born up to February 15th, your goals with others are very favoured and your ability is strong to attain support, love and warmth from those around you and also to give it back, particularly when you’re involved with projects with other people.  Success is yours. 

Mars in Aries all month, is powerful for all born up to February 11th.  The power of your persuasions and communications and wisdom and courage in those areas is impressive and you can make things happen, but in an intelligent and non-aggressive way. 

Jupiter is also now brilliant for those born February 1st to 8th.  He is really enabling your projects to move forward, bringing very constructive travel and people from other cultures are particularly helpful for you and the more you are working for others, the luckier you will be.

Uranus, your ruling planet, has been serving you well for 18 months, the lives of those born around February 17th. He is now completing his journey of awakening your true independent and out of the box awareness, which benefits you and others.

The total lunar eclipse of January21st/22 is likely to impact those born Jan 21st/22nd. This group may experience around this time a sense of confrontation with someone else’s unconscious, as it reveals itself rather unexpectedly and this can make you evaluate a lot of issues.


PISCES

January is a very good month for friendships and cooperation and group work, particularly from the 5th and up to the 24th for you all. 

However, before the 5th, if born after March 13th, do be aware that communications at work or professionally can get misunderstood, or be confusing.  Seek clarity and ensure others understand you fully.

Before the 7th, if born after March 14th, love and travel and love and study go hand in hand.  The feel good factor is very much connected to higher wisdom and internationalism.

After the 7th, if born up to March 16th, be aware that although your charms can be very effective at work, avoid laziness and aiming purely for your own gain. 

Mars moves out of your sign into Aries on the 1st, so after a month and a half of some feeling of anger or over-assertiveness from you to others, or visa versa, that eases now.

Jupiter is bringing for all those born 1st to 9th a sense of some extravagance, over-reaching or over-confidence, not least in work.  Positive things can happen, but keep things in perspective and don’t bite off more than you can chew. 

However, Saturn is a very good disciplinarian in a very constructive way for all born 1st to 6th.  Other people and group work can keep you grounded and you can achieve a lot when you are doing what you feel you karmically ought to be doing for others and your practicality and dutiful sense is admired.

Neptune, powerfully still on the Suns of those born March 4th to 6th, but about to leave, is and has been bringing huge inspiration, creativities, spirituality, but the downside has been over-idealism and maybe deceptive circumstances or escapism.  Keep grounded, but enjoy the rare beauty of this transit. 

Pluto however is bringing to those born March 10th –13th, a sense of insight and powerful intelligence, in your ability to work with others for a cause you believe in and powerful contacts and friends have furthered your causes and passions. This continues on and off all year. 




Friday 30 November 2018

DECEMBER 2018 GLOBAL ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW PLUS YOUR SUN SIGN HOROSCOPE


The drama of Brexit and the Trump tale continues. 

As mentioned last month, from the 1st-12th, Saturn is bringing reality checks and significant challenges to the power, in both the birth charts of Trump and Theresa May, with not a little karma thrown in. If there is a clear conscience, it will be accepted with humility. If not, it will be painful and fought.

Mercury moves direct from the 6th when events can be released from paralysis, both in individual lives and indeed globally.

Around Friday the 7th is a particularly interesting few days for Theresa May, when Mars, the trigger planet, conjuncts its own place in her chart.

The England birthchart, that seems always to make sense on terms of what is happening and be correct, is the one for the 25th December 1066 (the birth of a new constitution after the battle of Hastings). This chart makes us a Capricorn country with Aries rising. The whole Brexit saga has been clearly etched on this chart, since day one.  In February 2016 when the referendum decided “leave”, Uranus (shock, radical change, anti establishment and push for freedom) was sitting on the ascendant of this chart (every 84 years) and has been edging through its defining first house ever since.

Saturn also has been haunting the area around the Sun and Midheaven (Identity and national standing) of this chart (every 30 years) for much of this year and will finally and definingly be conjuncting these crucial points from the beginning of this month till the 21st. This is a reality check that is massive in terms of what it demands of England.

Significantly also from last May (2018) Neptune has opposed the natal Saturn in the England chart (every 165 years). This influence is particularly strong from March 2019, lasting till February 2020. It has and will continue to indicate huge uncertainty, a sense of a meltdown and a dissolving of the old system; a certain loss of security, a sense of unsustainability and a huge wobble ideologically and materially, with a distinctly thick fog, confusion, acute division, and blindness along the way. It represents a profound discomfort with the fundamentals of the status quo, a sort of divine discontent, but with no clear road map as to how to move forward to better ground. There is also a sense of quick sand also being all around and no compass is helping to guide. This phenomena was/is, it seems, inevitable, no matter whether change seems wise to us or not.

Brexit of any sort, or no Brexit, this Neptunian journey is a major power at work for England over the next 14 months at least; and those in control of the country are in reality, just as lost.

The downside of Neptune in negative manifestation, is that he represents, idealism, sentimentality, illusion and delusion and even unwitting self sacrifice, despite his potential for sensitivity, creativity and inspiration in the right artistic /emotional/spiritual context.

Generally, globally, Uranus (rebellion/ future) now fully back in Aries (the individual) till March 6th, is testament to the need for the individual to have a voice, reminding us all of the power of populism and nationalism. Recent demonstrations also about the failure to tackle climate change /environmental destruction and a feeling of the lack of wise priorities in governmental policies re poverty, housing problems/ mental health/children’s well being, education and a downgrading of the importance of the arts, in the ruthless pursuit of austerity, are gathering momentum.

Additional to this, Pluto, the planet of power, and which tests for the responsible or otherwise use of that power, is now in the last 10 degrees, also of Capricorn (the financial establishment) and will be till 2025, when he finally leaves that sign. This period will therefore bring to a culmination all the nemesis/fallout resulting from the obsessional (Pluto) pursuit of financial growth, irresponsible capitalism and the power of corpocracy, that has been left unchecked since 2008, when Pluto first set foot in Capricorn (every aprox 248 years). Pluto also ensures that abuse of power ultimately equals self-destruction.

Saturn (lessons/karma/humility) now also in his home sign of Capricorn (establishment) till December 2020 and since late 2017 (every aprox 30 years) is now simultaneously underlining the reality of the failings and complacency of the established global system over the last decade or so. The fallout of the peoples’ response to the imposition of inequitable austerity (Saturn) for the majority, although lauded as being cruel to be kind by many in power, is now hitting establishment upholders hard.


The karma (Saturn) of the realisation by the powers that be (Capricorn) that the people are not tolerating growing inequality any longer, leads to false promises of redress by establishment figures (even though, like Trump, they may sell themselves initially as anti establishment). Eventually these promises come back to bite them when not delivered.

The rare coming together of these two testing planets, Saturn and Pluto, in Capricorn is affecting both England by conjunction (Capricorn) and the USA, by opposition (Cancerian country) most powerfully and a failure to pass their tests in many ways, speaks loudly of the inevitable serious undermining of our current global system, not least in these locations.  Coming economic distress for these countries, will be a major issue on the journey. 

On a global level also when we have an existential crisis hitting us, like climate change and species extinction, it is psychologically and spiritually, both individually and collectively, profoundly disturbing. 

Depending on our personality type, we can either choose to face it, with great angst, anger and distress and decide to fight for change, or we can just despair with a sense of paralysis and depression, as it seems too big for the individual to do much about it. Alternatively we can just plain deny it, or choose to be in denial, in order to protect ourselves psychologically and our material values and trajectory.

Modern global uber capitalism is at total loggerheads in its values, with the environmental needs of our home planet , its creatures and their ability to survive.  Hence, again Pluto and Saturn together in Capricorn (financial establishment/system) are again forcing us to face the huge karma also of the environmental and climate fallout of the blind, ruthless pursuit of the values of this system.

As Paul Ehrlich said  “The perpetual pursuit of growth is the creed of the cancer cell”

Additionally, Neptune now so strong in his own sign of Pisces (2011- till 2025) brings a permeating influence that does indeed sharply polarises us on this matter and creates either a sense of total longing to save the planet, or a delusional total avoidance/denial of reality. Such are the two manifestations of Neptune

The power of nature will ultimately always have the last word in terms of nemesis. The phrase Hubris and Nemesis is not used, understood or revered enough especially by narcissistic personality types, that are so often found in positions of power, for obvious reasons.

The burgeoning new generation however, who are born between 2011 –2025 have this Neptune position actually in their birth charts. Hence they will be intensely sensitive to this life/planet threatening issue and its manifestations; and it will indeed totally dominate their lives. They will never forgive us, if it is not fundamentally addressed now. 
 


ARIES

This is an excellent month for travel for many of you.  Mercury is direct from the 6th, making plans around travel and finances more concrete.  

From the 1st of the month, those born around April 19th may find that love really does win. 

Jupiter currently is very much favouring those born March 24th to April 2nd.  Creativity, literally or metaphorically is shining.  Your confidence is strong and love life can bring joy, as does social life. 

However, there is an overlap of Saturn, who is also creating, for those born March 27th to April 2nd, a challenge, possibly around work.  Hard work and reality checks are abounding, but which can, with patience, be worth it, in terms of facing up, and biting the bullet.

Uranus is once again bringing for those born around April 19th or 20th another shake up, which is over by March.

Finally, Pluto for those born April 8th to 10th, is in his last lap of influence, over by the end of next month, allowing you to understand what the power struggle has been about, within you and externally; connected to your goal, your status and work situation.  This may not be comfortable, but it does leave you by the end of January to an understanding of the journey that began back around March 2017.


TAURUS

Mercury, between the 1st and 12th, will bring for those born after May 17th, heads up to what other people are saying.  Communications might fall in deaf ears and you must listen as well as speak.
 
After the 6th, you will get the message and so will other people and progress can be made.

After the 2nd, Venus in Scorpio will bring for you all born up to May 14th, a definite input of the power of affections and love from other people.  You will be popular, admired and other people are there for you. 

Mars is extremely constructive now for those born after April 28th.  Your leadership skills and your ability to use constructive intelligence and action in helping others and pursuing your goals is admirable and your energy is tireless.

Saturn is a rather strict schoolteacher, but an extremely constructive one now for those born April 26th to May 2nd.  He is bringing a serious, grown up duty and hard work and work may involve long distance issues and travel, but the discipline that you are feeling and the maturity will bring you great admiration if your execution of what is necessary. 

Neptune continues to inspire those born May 3rd to 6th in this long journey awakening to your spiritual, creative and emotional truth and you need to value that; and your desire to know your ego on the altar of helping others is strong.

Finally Pluto, for those born May 10th to 12th continue to empower your wisdom, insights and belief in your destiny. 


GEMINI

The month of the importance of relationships and after the 6th your ruling planet moves direct which allows you to then feel that plans are back on track in work and with others; and communications after the 6th will be powerful and positive in helping you move forward. 

Use the very first day of the month if born around June 19th to maximise your love life. 

However, for all after May 30th   there is a danger of a potential misunderstanding or confusion, particularly in your profession.  Impatience and over-emotionality is not your friend. Make things clear and avoid any smoke and mirrors.

For all born May 24th to June 3rd, you can have an extremely indulgent time and enjoy yourself but there is a danger of pushing the boat out too far, or allowing others to tempt you to do so. 

Those born around June 19th have an opportunity now, until early March to return to issues strong in April and May, which allow you to move forward with a unique freedom for yourself. 

However, if born around June 3rd to 6th, it is important to not let confusion and uncertainty undermine you.  Things are changing, but they will take time.  Trust that this is a circuitous journey, which will lead you to the right track, and the divine discontent that you are feeling is for a purpose.  By late February you will have clarity.


CANCER

After the 6th, confusion abates and the trajectory reinstates itself in terms of your communications, love life and work. 

For all born up to July 16th social life, enjoyment, and the power of cupid is very much in play, as are creative skills. 

Mars is also on your side if born after July 1st.  Efforts at earning and energy put into broadening your mind and travelling; and indeed legal issues pay off.  You have greater sensitivity and emotional intelligence. 

Saturn, however, is a little challenging now if born June 29th to July 5th.  Other people seem to be the source of problems as they block and frustrate you, or demand of you issues that are hard to deal with.  Energy is low, but reality checks need to be faced.  There is a difference between obligation and depression. 

There is some disruption in the lives of those born late July 20th to 22nd and you are reminded of what you were feeling in spring.  Unpredictability and restlessness at work is for a reason, and even if uncomfortable, it does kick start you into a better future, which you will understand completely by March.

Neptune continues to inspire if born July 5th to 8th, both creatively and philosophically.

Pluto, however, maintains his hold on those born July 11th to 14th.  This long transit, since March 2017 is trying in terms of other people and power struggles, but you’re well on the road to resolving this, provided you draw boundaries around abuses of power within yourself and more importantly other.  Do not sink to their level.

The Moon is full on the 22nd falls on the very 1st degree of your sign, directly affecting those born around June 22nd/23rd. This can create energy at that time of quite eruptive energies from deep within yourself, or indeed reflected in the behaviour of others.


LEO

Can be quite a fun month, with the Sun being in your Solar Fifth House, appropriately for the season. 

However, Mercury is retrograde till the 6th so delays or frustrations are around till then. From the 12th, however you will benefit if born up to August 16th, by powerful and constructive happy communications with others. 

If born around August 22nd, use the first day of the month for optimising social life and love life.

Jupiter in Sagittarius is now extremely beneficial if born July 27th to August 5th.  He really gives a boost to your positivity, optimism and, fun loving side and brings bonuses and benefits in love life.  You just feel as lucky and loved.

For those born August 21st to 22nd, you are now once again experiencing some excitement as you did around April/May time, and indeed last summer.  This is the final hit and by March 2019 you will have completed the cycle of liberty and progress and awakening in areas of your life, especially related to study or overseas issues.  At the very least you just feel freer to be true to yourself.  Relationships that have gone through a period of change are ultimately change for the better and your advantage, and you’re understanding of life and your big picture philosophy will tend to become more profound.  You are becoming a little bit more advantageously detached and objective.  


VIRGO

Home may well be a focus this month and your ruling planet Mercury moves direct on the 6th to allow you to feel more clearly understood and plans start to work out and you can get your points across successfully, particularly in family issues.

After the 2nd, all born up to September 17th, have added charm to your communications; and the heart and the mind blend well. 

There is an issue with Mars this month, which is opposing your sign, directly impacting those born after September 1st.  For this group you need to be wary of others who are being no push over and blocks and challenges to your energy may be subtle but very emotionally strong.  There may be indirect challenge, but it can feel quite potent.  Don’t assume you have not also been the challenger, subtly or otherwise. 

Jupiter is tempting many of you born August 27th to September 5th.  You may be feeling a little over-indulgent or spendthrift on the home front.  Also, beware of over-confidence and over-generosity. 

However, just as a protection on this one, Saturn is also bringing caution to those born August 30th to September 5th.  A mature, steady, hard-working, disciplined and focused attitude is yours. 

Very important now for all born September 5th to 8th is to be aware that other people may be less than straight or honest.  Deceptive circumstances are in the air and also you may be over-idealising somebody and not seeing clearly.  You are emotional, sensitive and inspired, but also possibly gullible. 

However, if born September 12th to 15th, enjoy your strengths, your power, your insight and your transformative ability, both creatively and in romantic issues and also connected to children. 


LIBRA

Your intellect is strong and your communication skills are admirable this month, particularly after the 6th when Mercury goes direct; and also choose the first day of the month, if born around October 21st/22nd to show your excellent taste and also ti enjoy the power of love. 

Jupiter is very kindly disposed, now in Sagittarius, to those born September 27th to October 6th.  You will be feeling a great deal of positivity and optimism and your communications have wisdom and power and travel is very beneficial.  There is just a feeling of well being , confidence and opportunity.

However, Saturn is a bit of a spoiler if born September 30th to 6th October.  He is also demanding there are areas of life mostly to do with family and domestic life, that demand duty, obligation, action and which may feel as if it is blocking your progress on some level.  Do what is necessary but stay grounded and get rest.

Uranus is also creating some upheaval if born around October 22nd.  It is an ongoing thing that started early last year and is over by March, but it is the last chapter of some shift and change and liberation, connected to relationships. 

Finally, Pluto is also still on his long march of challenge to those born October 12th to 15th.  The battle within you, the power and assertiveness are strong.  Be conscious of it and do not project it unnecessarily onto others.  You are learning to be true to you, and your power to be patient and honest.


SCORPIO

Before the 12th, communications are very strong as a powerful issue with undoubted impact is in the air. if born around November 21st, but after the 6th, breakthroughs are indicated, and after the 12th, financial issues can get much more back on track.

After the 2nd, Venus is in your sign, bringing for all born up to November 16th, a great sense of enhanced charm, is good for buying clothes, enhancing yourself generally and also for the power of love from within yourself and from others to be pleasing. 

Mars is also very constructive now if born after November 1st.  He is really sensitising your energy so that you are acting intelligently and intuitively for the benefit of other people and your love life is enhanced by your sensitivity and your careful, but constructive actions.  Issues around children are favoured too. It is particularly powerful for musicians and artists in a successful way. 

Saturn, if born October 31st to November 5th, is bestowing you with a sense of pragmatism and practicality and the gift of hard, constructive work, which brings admiration and progress.

Neptune is also wonderfully and continuously inspiring for those born November 5th to 8th.  The artist and creator in you is truly inspired and your sense of spirituality, empathy and emotional sensitivity to others is very noticeable.  This chapter makes you far more successful when dealing with others.

Finally, Pluto your ruler continues to empower those born November 11th to 14th. He brings a forensic insight as never before and this has been going on since early 2017.  He empowers your intellect and your communication.  Enjoy.


SAGITTARIUS

This is your month so you can shine.  Mercury moves direct on the 6th, which means from the 12th all of you born up to December 22nd, when Mercury enters your sign, will feel that you really are in a position to communicate very successfully, powerfully and get listened to and you can make your plans progress. 

On the 1st of the month, all of you born around December 21st, can enjoy friendship and celebrate the warmth of other people.

However, Mars is not so kindly disposed to your sign if born after December 1st.  From Pisces, he is squaring your sign and bringing some sense of block, restriction and impatience and possibly a lack of clarity in the motives of others on the home and family front.  Real estate issues may have an element of frustration.  Your own anger can show itself as emotional distress.  Try and create patience and forbearance and don’t be underhand in any way. 

Jupiter in your sign is a very advantageous one in his once every twelve-year visitation and is now directly benefiting those born November 26th to December 5th.  There is a great feeling of protection, blessing, growth and contentment.  Since Jupiter is your ruling planet, this is a particularly powerfully, happy period and at the very least protective.  It is also excellent for travel, wisdom and general growth. 

Uranus is also very stimulating now for those born around December 20th and the change that you have been seeking since summer 2017, is now beginning to manifest.  A sense of excitement and liberty is in the air.

The Moon is new on your sign on the 7th, directly impacting those born around December 7th .   For these people there is an opportunity to initiate the new and innovative in their life.


CAPRICORN

From the 6th clarity is improving communications and after the 2nd, all born up to January 14th will experience a boost to social life and friends show their loyalty and support and you can further your objectives. 

Mars is also very helpful for all born after December 31st.  Your ability to express yourself and your insights and emotional power and constructiveness is very influential on others.  You blend your ideals and intellect perfectly. 

Saturn is however, let’s not forget, in your sign which he is for two and a half years, every thirty years, and is currently affecting those born December 28th to January 3rd.  This is a time to look after your health, to take it easy, but to be focussed, constructive, hard working, grounded and mature. You will benefit if you are. 

Uranus is a little disruptive now however if born around January 18th.  This is a continuation of what you felt around April/May and summer of last year.  Change and unexpected issues around home and family is in the air. There is a kick-start into a new consciousness and future.  This is over by March. 

Neptune however is incredibly inspiring now if born January 3rd to 6th.  Your thoughts and your communications are blessed with inspiration, sensitivities and spirituality.   This is great for the artist and writer and empathy and compassion shine. 

Finally, Pluto in your sign is still bringing intense energy to those born January 9th to 12th.  Power is yours to use wisely and consciously.  Endings are in the air, sometimes painful, but ultimately the feeling of a rising out of the ashes will transforms you. 


AQUARIUS

After the 6th you will all feel a little relieved that some confusions are out of the way; and after the 12th particularly all of you born up to February 13th will feel that plans can forge ahead.

On the 1st of the month, those born around February 17th/18th may enjoy a boost in the affections, particularly connected to long distance issues. 

If born up to February 13th, however after the 1st, there may be a temptation to be a little over extravagant this month, stop and think before jumping into over enthusiasm and even at work, beware being over charming for just your own benefit. Counter productive sycophancy is possible.

Jupiter is very much a friend of all those born January 24th to February 2nd this month. Your projects get the green light and you feel intelligently able to move forward with wisdom and much support from other people.  Social life is particularly expansive and beneficial. 

Your ruler Uranus is also smiling now on those born around February 17th.  He is finalising a journey that started in summer last year, which is allowing a true uniqueness and intellectual insight to shine and be recognised and to kick start you into a new, more appropriate position in life.  It allows your true originality and intuitive intellect to shine. 


PISCES

After the 6th you will all feel a little relieved that relationship communications improve and are constructive and after the 12th that will also show itself in work.

After the 2nd, if born up to March 14th, issues to do with academia, learning, travel and internationalism all bring a boost to your happiness and affections.; and love life can be specifically inspired. 

Mars is in your sign all month, is directly impacting those born after February 27th.  For this group you will have a real feeling of assertion, competitiveness and determination to achieve what you want.  You will want to engage and show what you’re made of and you can do this constructively, particularly in the creative and the spiritual world.  Your emotions are powerful. 

Jupiter in Sagittarius is currently bringing, for those born February 23rd to March 3rd, a tendency to be over enthusiastic or over-confident, or take on too much, but beware of excess in ambition and action. 

However, to compensate, Saturn is also ensuring that those born February 25th to March 3rd are grounded and other people and friends will act as a maturing influence and your sense of duty and obligation and common sense will also benefit you.

Neptune, your ruler, very powerful now in your sign since 2011, is now directly hitting the Suns of those born March 3rd to 6th.  For this group, your sense of inspiration, creatively, spiritually is massive, but there is also a downside, where your idealism and escapist tendencies and hypersensitivity can be counter-productive.  Used positively, it can bring the most exquisite sense of being at one with the universe and at one with the most creative potential you have; and your empathy and compassion for others can know no bounds.  It is almost too powerful.

Finally, Pluto is also very intelligently and powerfully constructive for those born March 9th to 12th.  He is allowing you to really constructively use your intensity and insight and transformative abilities in a group context and indeed for yourself.  Intelligent action and insight is yours and will benefit yourself, but above all others.