FEBRUARY 2019 GLOBAL ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW PLUS YOUR SUN SIGN HOROSCOPE

The very rare coming together of Saturn (karma) in Capricorn with Pluto (hubris and nemesis) in Capricorn (establishment and economic systems) is powerful this year and starts to really manifest this month, and indeed continues next year on and off. This creates an existential crisis and beginning of a meltdown of a global system. So many people feel this in their waters… and the planets certainly indicate this. England is a Capricorn country…. say no more.

This month also, there is a powerful Mars (energy,anger,drive ) conjunction with Uranus (unpredictable shocks) in Aries around the 10th-15th .. which suggests a real trigger of sudden events and upheaval sociopolitically and geophysically . Earthquakes, literally and metaphorically, are very much suggested during that period..
 
Around the 2^nd of the month when Mars square up to Pluto is also quite an intense day is indicated , when ruthless power struggles are very likely.

Correlative or causative? The jury’s out. (I suspect correlative.)

  

England’s chart (25 December 1066), which always seems to reflect what is going on pretty perfectly, has Saturn conjunct Mercury this month from 10^th-22^nd  (every 30 years). This points to an impasse in its direction of travel and status and some serious rethinking will be necessitated as a result of blocks and denials.  Some humility may be needed and at the least, complex hard work will be essential to sort out a massive practical national and economic problem. No prize for guessing what that is about. Also Mars conjuncts the England ascendant the 2nd -4th, triggering anger and eruptions.

Our socio-political, economic and geophysical challenges are unprecedented in many ways, because we are globalised.

The rise of extreme inequality within nations has resulted in an understandable desperate shout for help. This seems to be manifested in a rather primeval feeling among many, unconsciously or not, that any seeming “strong authoritarian man” will do (Pluto), to sort any mess out.

Hence opportunism is rife for any one to vie for power who has a desire to enlarge a superego, who has ambition to control and who has strong and even extremist views, so as to counteract what is often seen as woolly liberalism that has led to discontent. They say they want to fix this, and declaring to champion the masses as opposed to the few (in theory). The pendulum has swung heavily in the direction of the 30’s, as many have noted, but although history does often rhyme, it doesn’t totally repeat itself.

Global climate change is now threatening so quickly and visibly our planet and therefore our survival and making it increasingly impossible to be in denial about it. Uranus (significant manifestation of human assisted unpredictable change), having dipped his toe in Taurus (nature), from June to November last year, is from next month and for the coming 7 years, committing to that earth sign and so really flagging up to us all, the severity of this existential crisis that faces us all. .

However, interestingly the “Strong Men” who are attaining power, and are essentially very right wing, are it seems mostly in complete denial still about human assisted climate change, as it threatens their ambitions for their economic and social power. The measures needed for the good of the planet are contrary to their desires and they have no interest in the truth of the science. They feel above that. New leaders in countries in South America and parts of Africa, Australia and indeed in the USA are either declared climate change deniers or disinterested. Indeed extreme Brexiteer politicians in the UK, who want to make England independent and great again, as in the romanticised (Neptune) past, are all too often, climate change sceptics or deniers.

Politics and the free market has increasingly become obsessed with economics and eternal growth (negative Capricorn), to a point of a loss of humanity or care for the planet. We are now at tipping point.

Pluto (power) brings initially the rise and then abuse of power that is represented by the sign he is in, followed by the price to pay and resulting meltdown, and that happens when he reaches the 3^rd decanate of the sign he is travelling through. Pluto has just arrived at that decanate of Capricorn; and Saturn (now in his own home sign of Capricorn) brings karma also by gritty reality checks. This combining of the two very powerful forces now is starting to indicate the fall out of all that has been misused and abused by the globalised political system for decades, but especially over the last 12 years or so, since Pluto entered Capricorn, staying till end of 2024. Saturn has been in Capricorn from Jan 2018, staying till the end of 2020

The ironic and arguable good news is that the very difficult fallout will become so obvious and in such an uncomfortable way, that the world will be forced to face facts and make changes, if our survival is valued at all.

Neptune still in Pisces till 2026 (from 2011) has been negatively, making many idealise the past and long for the good old days when their country was great and wonderful. Rose coloured spectacles abound and again the idea of a seeming  “ strong saviour” to make that happen is created.

Positively, however Neptune is awakening in so many the sensitivity to nature, its value and the desire to preserve it and value it, creating e.g. a movements toward veganism and an ardent desire to protect the planet from extremes of climate change and to protect the oceans (Neptune) and its creatures etc.

Neptune rules Pisces, so its once every 165-year move into the sign for aprox 13 years is especially prescient. Those born with Neptune in Pisces (since 2011) will be, with no choice and of necessity, totally aware of these planetary issues and passionately proactive in response. It will be part of their very being and purpose to do so.

Trump has Saturn squaring his Jupiter (every 15 years) from February 21^st till March 5^th. This significantly blocks and frustrated his goals and ideals, demanding a climb down or massive rethink, but in a way that tends to make people who experience this, angry and/or depressed… However he does have Jupiter conjunct his Moon at around the same time, so he will have a compensatory factor… or at least the cavalry will arrive in some way, as he perceives it.

Saturn always brings a reality check and is karmically necessary. He is not called “the karmic schoolteacher” or “the benevolent despot” for nothing

However April and May will see a direction of travel for Trump, that culminates in very late 2019 and beginning of 2020 that is the beginning of a complete and radical change in his position in life. Pluto and Saturn will be really proactive in their challenge. 

The new Moon is on the 4^th at 15 degrees of Aquarius and the full Moon is on the 19^th at 0 degrees of Virgo.

  

Sow on the new, reap on the full.

 

ARIES

  

Your mind is sharp this month, notably for those born after April 2^nd and leadership skills with good communications with colleagues are also underlined.

Before the 3^rd, if born after April 16^th, love life, travel and study can all combine beautifully.

After 3^rd, all born up to April 18^th need to be a little careful about sycophancy at work.

Mars is in your sign now, powerfully driving those born after 9^th April.  This is true all month.  Ambition and determination is very strong, but other people may be just as determined. Ensure your cooperation is combined with your drive, otherwise war drums are in the air. 

Jupiter is very much supportive and on your side for all born April 6^th to 12^th.  This is a brilliant time for holidays and travel, whether for pleasure or work.  Success in study shines and your philosophical orientation is underlined.  Luck is in the air as well as pushing out boundaries. 

However, if born between April 3^rd and 8^th, Saturn is challenging you now, particularly professionally.  You’re tired and you need rest.  You need to pace yourself.  You have reality checks.  You have to step up to the plate in a conscious controlled and mature manner. 

Uranus is in his last lap of very much finalising a period of change for those born after April 18^th.  By mid-May you will look back and realise how times have changed since June 2017.

Pluto is now, for those born April 11^th to 13^th, starting a long process of challenge in your work, which is ultimately empowering.

TAURUS

Career has to be a focus, particularly communications that need to be very clear, if born after 3^rd May.  

After the 3^rd, however, all born up to May 20^th can be enjoying love life, connected to study and travel; and long distance issues shine. 

Mars moves into your sign on 14^th, meaning for all April born Taureans you will feel a great impulse of be assertive, ambitious and determined.  Make sure this doesn’t become stubborn aggression.  You may feel that other people are trying to trip you up and block your path.

Saturn is currently bringing, for all born May 4^th to 9^th, a great sense of solid, practical, grounded work ethic and travel and international issues may be from a sense of duty, rather than pleasure, but one that you’re happy to do.  The work you put in now will be very beneficial. 

Neptune is currently, for those born May 4^th to 7^th, bringing you idealism, greater sensitivity and creative joy, with inspiration.  Your empathy is strong and you work well in groups for the greater good and for creative purposes.

Meanwhile, Pluto is now starting to affect those born May 11^th to 14^th in a rare visitation that is both empowering, regenerating and transformative in terms of your wisdom, international potential and sense of destiny.  Just make sure power is used for the greater good, not just yourself. 

GEMINI

This is a particularly good month for internationalism and long distance projects and travel, especially before 10^th, if born after June 4^th. 

Before the 3^rd, if born after June 17^th, love life takes on an extra sheen.  Harmony, affections and love just glow and others are particularly beneficial for you .

Before the 14^th, Mars is helpful for those born after June 11^th as you are very driven to fulfil your goals and your aims in life with the help of other people.  Your energy is constructive and quite pioneering.

Jupiter is in the opposite sign to you currently, bringing very many relationship benefits for all born June 8^th to 14^th.  People from other cultures can be very helpful and others are working positively for you in a way that brings long-term satisfaction and growth and your own people skills are particularly strong. The downside however when Jupiter is opposing your Sun, is that it does potentially bring an over-reaching, an over-generosity or an over-confidence, not least in relationships and others may tempt you to bite off more than you can chew, so have a caution. 

Uranus is, for those born after June 19^th, bringing a new sense of the big picture, humanitarianism, altruism and freedom and a leap into the future.  This has been going on for about two years and is now finalising. 

Neptune, for those born June 4^th to 7^th, is warning many of you to be certain that you are clear about the integrity of people you work with, that you understand what’s really going on, you check the small print in all deals and you are not over-idealistic.  There is a potential for self-deception or some smoke and mirrors from others, but idealism is in the air, as are the arts, but you need more sleep than you may realise..

CANCER

This is not a month where superficiality will not cut it and issues to do with joint finances are important. 

After the 3^rd, all born up to July 20^th have Cupid smiling on them.  Warmth and love grows and this is a two-way thing. 

However, before the 14^th, if born after July 20^th, Mars will be squaring your Sun, which may make you feel a little contentious, impatient and irritable with others at work and equally others can feel the same towards you.  Have patience and calm and if necessary be prepared for others to lack these qualities. 

However, after the 14^th, if born up to July 1^st, your energy is constructive, controlled and productive, particularly working with others in groups and with friends.  Your leadership skills are excellent. 

Saturn is challenging now for those born July 6^th to 11^th.  Other feel as if they’re standing in your way and blocking your path.  Responsibilities and obligations to others may feel burdensome. This is a time to stop and re-think and discriminate and know the difference between what you have to do and what is really not necessary.  Get rest.  You will feel tired and avoid negative thinking and look after your health. 

Uranus is in his final phase of being quite disruptive to all born after July 19^th.  The roller coaster of change is about to finish and this is the final chapter and when you look back over the next few years, you may realise that actually you have been liberated,  even if in a rather uncomfortable way.

Neptune is really inspiring for those born July 6^th to 9^th.  Inspiration comes from travel, the arts empathy and sensitivity, which is increasing many fold currently.  Your heart needs listening to.

Pluto is now getting stuck into challenging those born July 13^th-16^th,  by opposition (once ever 248 years). Challenges and potential power struggles are like and this is in the air till late 2020.You trigger deep issues in others that create challenge and equally they may trigger unconscious deep issues in your self, which are quite primeval in nature.

Endings are in the air, followed by new beginnings but it is a deep intense journey, where your best allies are integrity and some humility and drawing boundaries around coercive action in others ,or in self .. Power struggles need real caution. Your own power can be realised by being as conscious as possible and by using power for the greater good, not just for your own ego

LEO

Relationships and other people are of paramount importance and actually hold the power particularly before the 10^th if born after August 5^th.

Before the 3^rd, if born after August 19^th, your creativity and desire to be centre of attention and your  ability to attract love and admiration is strong and you can achieve this 

Before the 14^th, if born after August 12^th, your energy levels are high and efforts put into study and also travel is successful and you are able to focus your desires and attentions as constructively as ever.  Legal issues can also be beneficial.

However, after the 14^th, if born up to August 3^rd beware that other people will be quick to react to your desires, which may be impulsive and impatient, and over-ambition and stubbornness can get you into hot water, 

Jupiter, however, is very protective of you if born August 9^th to 15^th.  For this group the creative world, speculation and just plain fun and assertion of your individuality is very much shining and love life and parenthood can also be a joy.  Luck is definitely on your side, as is expansion. 

Uranus too, for those born after August 20^th is finalising two years of change.  Liberation and a new awakening.  A new trajectory lies ahead. 

VIRGO

Work is a necessary focus this month and after the 10^th, for all born up to September 20^th communications with others are important and progressive and satisfying. 

Before the 3^rd, all born after September 19^th may be tempted to spend a little bit too much money on domestic, real estate or family issues.  Have a care, but motive may well be good. 

After the 3^rd, for all born up to September 20^th, there is a genuine feeling of love, happiness, contentment, creativity and harmony in love life and in the arts. 

After the 14^th, if born up to September 3^rd, energy and drive is very much constructively focused into travel, long distance interests, legal issues and also study.  You are driven in a way that is bound to bring success and admiration. 

Jupiter is currently squaring your sign and at the moment directly affecting those born September 9^th to 15^th.  This is a temptation to be over-confident and over-indulgent, to bite off more that you can chew, but a good time can be had, provided moderation and caution is taken into account, notably when it comes to domestic matters.  You can push your luck.

Saturn however does bring, for those born September 6^th to 11^th a strong feeling of control, hard work, focus, discrimination and practicality, especially in love life and to do with parental issues.  Practicalities and realism will be important and if applied are successful. 

Neptune however is warning for those born September 7^th to 9^th, that others may be consciously or unconsciously slightly deceitful or you may be deceiving yourself by projecting what you want to see onto others.  Have a care.  Check things out.  Don’t be seduced by your rose coloured spectacles.

Finally Pluto is empowering and confidence bringing in an opportune way for those born September 14^th-16^th.Your thinking is forensic and insightful as are your communications. This serves you well in your progress and allows empowerment for self and those you deal with.

The Full moon falls on the 19^th at 0 degrees of your sign, affecting those born around August 21^st/22^nd. This is for this group  a time of a culmination of an issue , and a revelation of some truth that has a fallout .

LIBRA

This can be a very celebratory month and before the 10^th, if born after October 6^th, happy communications in love life, with children and also your artistic skills are underlined. 

Before the 3^rd, also Venus, for all born after October 19^th, is bringing extra charm to your thinking and your ability to create harmony and love through communications is significant.  It is also a boost to all creativity.

However, after the 3^rd, if born up to October 22^nd, the temptation to over indulge and over-spend and be over-generous needs possibly curbing. 

Before the 14^th, Mars is in your opposite sign, directly affecting all born after October 13^th.  For this group, there may well be some contentious issues arising with other people.  Assertiveness from you will invite the same back and competition and confrontation is on the cards, so care is needed. 

Jupiter however is bringing luck, which is gained, through your intelligence for all born October 10^th to 16^th.  Travel is very much in the air, as well and wisdom and wise communications are yours, which bring you benefits. 

However, Saturn is a little less kind to those born October 7^th to 12^th.  For this group there is a sense of tiredness and a feeling of being burdened, not least by family or domestic situations.  Obligations are in the air and you need to step up to the plate, but reality checks also need taking note of, particularly about things that need to be realistically sorted out. 

If born October 14^th to 17^th, there is a heads up, courtesy of Pluto to the fact that some challenges are on the way and rather profound issues are developing within you that demand addressing, which can come from way back.

SCORPIO

Home issues are important this month, not least before the 10^th and if born after November 5^th, it is important that your communications are clear, as confusion is in the air. 

After the 3^rd, for all born up to November 21^st, your ability to combine charm and intellect will be progressive for you.

After the 14^th, if born up to November 3^rd, beware that Mars will be in your opposite sign, bringing confrontations with others who may be just as determined and stubborn as you.  Control issues may be the challenge. 

Saturn is however a stern friend to those born November 6^th to 11^th.  He will demand of you this month serious, grounded thinking and pragmatism in effort and consciousness.  Hard work will pay off and focus the mind. 

Neptune is really inspiring now for those born November 6^th to 9^th.  He is accentuating your creative skills and you will be very inspired by nature, spiritual issues and the power of your emotions and your heart, not least to do with love life, where you ideals are now very strong and your parenting skills are hyper sensitive. 

Pluto, your ruler, is now bringing for all born November 13^th to 16^th a new sense of true Scorpionic intensity, forensic qualities and insight, which gains you respect.  Truth is important to you and this rare transit brings the intense power of intelligence of communication, which really gets you noticed.  This transit lasts until late 2020.

SAGITTARIUS

Your thought processes are powerful and impressive, especially before the 10^th if born after December 5^th. 

Before the 3^rd, Venus is bringing bonuses to those born after December 18^th.  You are shining with extra charisma, your heart is powerful and open and you can attract love and affection and give it as well.

Before the 14^th, if born after December 12^th, Mars is driving you in ambition, in love life, and in artistic and creative affairs and there is a sense of a fiery energy that takes you far.

Jupiter, of course is still in your sign, and those most benefiting from it intensely this month are born December 9^th to 15^th.  For this group a real sense of growth, optimism, positivity, pushing out boundaries and very beneficial travel surrounds you.  Personal charisma is also strong. 

Uranus is in his last lap of a two-year transit of awakening and enlightening the energies and creativity of those born after December 19^th.  You can now look back and see how far you’ve come. 

However, Neptune is a warning to all born December 6^th to 9^th to avoid over-idealism, over emotionalism and to also see things and people clearly.  Confusion is part of this journey, so don’t make decisions that are irreversible if possible and try and keep as grounded as possible.  And trust.  This is a period of change, which has its own timescale, which you can’t force. 

CAPRICORN

Take note of finances this month, but after the 10^th if born up to January 17^th your communications skills will be sharpened successfully. 

After the 3^rd, all born up to January 18^th, there is a very powerful sense of love life, harmony and affection really enhancing your existence.  You look good, you feel good and you exude charm, which attracts the same to you. 

However, before the 14^th, Mars is in square sign to you of Aries and this is directly impacting those born after January 10^th.  There could be some impatience and impulsiveness on the home front from you to others or vice versa and patience and calm and compromise will be necessary. 

However, after the 14^th, if born up to January 1^st, your assertiveness and determination is harmoniously expressed and successful, particularly to do with creativity and love life and to do with one’s offspring. 

Saturn is of course still in your sign and is currently affecting those born January 4^th to 9^th.  This once every 30-year hit is quite strong because it brings reality checks and maturity and challenges that need to be addressed.  It also can make you tired and you need to look after your body, respect it but also to know what has to be done and restrict yourself to those issues.  Karma is at work. 

Uranus is also finishing a final chapter of a rather disruptive two-year period for those born after January 18^th.  Change is going to ease soon, but you will realise that it has kick-started you into a new life just by being uncomfortable at times over the last few years. 

Neptune is making those who were born January 4^th to 7^th more hypersensitive and the heart is as strong as the mind and your creativity has become very powerful. 

 

Finally Pluto is now directly sitting in the suns now of those born January 10th –13^th .This once every 248 year visitation lasts on and off for 2 years and brings significant opportunity for power and a sense of destiny to your life. The main proviso is that your motive is always for the greater good;, not just personal ego and gain, otherwise you can find yourself with a tiger by the tail that can bite hard. 

AQUARIUS

This is your month.  A time to shine and communications can be very successful. 

Before the 3^rd, if born after February 14^th, your charm is also influential and can bring you gains as you think with your heart as well as just your mind.  

Before the 14^th, if born after February 9^th, your assertiveness and your determination are intelligently presented and you get listened to and you can achieve your goals.  Excellent for academia.

However, after the 14^th, if born up to January 31^st, there is the potential for some stubborn confrontation between you and others, possibly on the home and the family front.  Lack of compromise and intolerance can be your enemy and impulse needs to be guarded against.

However, Jupiter is supportive now for those born February 6^th to 12^th.  He is bringing leadership skills and benefits from friends and groups of people and your goals, collective goals particularly, are being enhanced.  Luck is driving you.

Uranus, your ruling planet, is just about to complete a period of awakening and enlightening and a realisation of your true individuality and authenticity, which has been underway for two years, if born after February 16^th.  Your uniqueness and more maverick side have served you well in an awakening.  Life will become more stable now, but in a way that is beneficial, as you have carved a more individualistic way for self.

The new Moon falls at 15 degrees of your sign, directly affecting those born around February 5th. The new and refreshing is in the air . 

PISCES

Some private self-reflection is positive this month, but after the 10^th, when Mercury moves into your sign, all born up to March 18^th will find your communication skills and your sensitivity enhanced and your ability to project those into the arts and in relationships.

Before the 3^rd, if born after March 16^th have a care that you are not a bit disingenuous in your charms, particularly professionally.

After the 3^rd, if born up to March 18^th, your ability to gain favour from groups of people and friends and your ability to give and receive harmony and support and affection in furthering your goals is strong.

After the 14^th, all born up to March 1^st will find that their assertive determination is constructively expressed and you can persuade others successfully and also your actions are harmonious and productive and determination is positive.

Jupiter, in square angle to your sign now, is directly affecting those born March 7^th to 13^th, which gives a desire for extravagance and a temptation to over-reach or to bite off more than one can chew, or to be a bit too optimistic, particularly on the career front.  This can also however be a very indulgent and enjoyable time, with moderation, and it is good for travel too.

However, Saturn is bring a different principle to bear now for those born March 4^th to 9^th.  This group will have constructive hard work being your friend. Grounded, sensible approach to problems and issues will benefit you.  Practicality is necessary.

Finally, Neptune your ruler, for those born March 4^th to 7^th, is at its zenith of power now, bringing idealism and creative brilliance, or escapism over idealism and therefore potential deception from self or others..  Choose wisely.

 Finally Pluto is a rarely positioned friend now in a very constructive regenerative way to all born March 10^th-13^th.

Your ability to empower yourself via leadership skills and to regenerate life for others and even just to attain your own worthy goals are given a great boost.  This regenerative, insightful, intelligent and healing influence is around for the best part of 2 years. Be conscious and have motives of integrity and then you can achieve beyond your assumptions.

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 6^th 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 11^th, when the Sun conjuncts Pluto (total energetic power and intensity, for good or ill and potential significant endings); the 18^th 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 19^th 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 21^st 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 21^st 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 12-15^th 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/6^th 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 5^th, if born after April 13^th, other cultures, travel and legal issues are favoured, in terms of communication. 

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

After the 7^th, all born up to April 17^th 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 1^st and therefore all month, for all born up to April 12^th, 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 1^st to 19^th.  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 1^st to 6^th, 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 19^th. 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 11^th-13^th. 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 5^th 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 24^th, if born up to May 2^nd, there is a possibility that some communications get misunderstood and confusion is possible.  Clarify. 

Before the 7^th, all born after May 14^th 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 1^st to 6^th, 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 4^th to 6^th, to inspire creatively and spiritually and bring more sensitivity.

Pluto is now seriously empowering the lives of those born May 11^th and 12^th.   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 5^th, all born after June 15^th 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 24^th, if born up to June 3^rd, 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 7^th, Venus moves into the solar 7^th house for all born up to June 18^th, 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 1^st, giving for all of you born up to June 12^th 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 1^st to 9^th.   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 13^th, 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 5^th 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 7^th, also, if born after 15^th 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 1^st, which means for all born up to July 14^th, 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 3^rd to 8^th.  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 20^th/21^st.  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 12^th-15^th. 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 6^th-8^th. 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 5^th, if born after August 16^th, 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 24^th, if born up to August 5^th, 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 7^th, will be bringing for all born up to August 20^th, 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 15^th, 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 3^rd to 11^th.  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 20^th/21^st.  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 5^th to the 24^th, when good communications with offspring and writing and communication skills are very much to your advantage. 

However, before the 5^th, if born after September 16^th, 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 7^th, if born after the 16^th, 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 7^th, for all born up to September 19^th, 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 3^rd to 11^th 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 3^rd to 8^th.  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 6^th-8^th.. 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 5^th, for all born after October 16^th, 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 5^th and before the 24^th, you need also to not be complacent and ensure all communications are clearly understood and that you understand others’ communications too.

After the 24^th, for all born up to October 6^th, 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 7^th, Venus moves into Sagittarius bringing for all born up to October 19^th, 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 14^th, 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 4^th to 12^th.  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 4^th to 12^th.  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 13^th-16^th.

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

SCORPIO

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

However, after the 24^th, if born up to November 5^th, 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 7^th, is excellent news for all born after the 15^th 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 3^rd to 8^th.  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 6^th to 8^th, 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 12^th to 15^th.  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 5^th is very good news for all born after December 15^th.  You will be extremely happy and enthusiastic in your communications with others and your mind will be sharp. 

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

From the 7^th, Venus is your sign, is very harmonious for all born up to December 19^th, 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 14^th.  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 3^rd to 11^th.  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 20^th.

Just beware if born December 6^th to 8^th 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 5^th and before the 24^th, 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 7^th, if born after January 13^th, 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 12^th, 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 1^st to 6^th.  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 4^th-6^th. 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 10^th to 12^th 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 6^th 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 5^th, however, if born after February 12^th, communications and wisdom received from friends can be very helpful.

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

Before the 7^th, if born after February 12^th, 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 7^th, if born up to February 15^th, 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 11^th.  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 1^st to 8^th.  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 5^th and up to the 24^th for you all. 

However, before the 5^th, if born after March 13^th, 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 7^th, if born after March 14^th, 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 7^th, if born up to March 16^th, 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 1^st, 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 1^st to 9^th 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 1^st to 6^th.  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 4^th to 6^th, 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 10^th –13^th, 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.