APRIL GLOBAL ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW AND HOW IT AFFECTS YOU SIGN

 by Leigh Oswald (London-based Astrologer and Teacher)

Much emphasis is on Taurus this month, even though the Sun is in Aries until the 20^th. Mercury and Venus are both in Taurus until mid-month and Mars is also in Taurus all month. There is therefore a lot of stubbornness on the planet and in the ether. Anger and pride and a refusal to back down on issues will dominate and harsh words that are based on stubborn recalcitrance are very powerful, particularly around the 22^nd and 23^rd when Mercury is conjunct to Mars.

As the general election in the Britain nears, the mood will be desperate and aggressive, and the only casualty will probably be truth and wisdom.

Tough times globally are around the 4^th to 7^th when the Sun is conjunct Uranus and squares up to Pluto. Each one of these on their own presents the potential for intense events, unpredictable upheavals, economically, geographically, geophysically; and also power struggles that are of the “fight to the death” kind, but when both synchronise as they do at this time,, disturbances on the planet will be significant. England, Germany, Poland, Palestine, Israel and Syria may be particularly affected.

Around the 18^th when Mars squares Jupiter there is also definitely the potential for foolish, over-confident daring on the planet and the powers that be will push ahead with plans despite knowing the dangers, based on the fact that pride will be blinding them to caution.

The Moon is full on the 4^th at 14 degrees of Libra and is new on the 18^th at 28 degrees of Aries, The full Moon will therefore contribute to the build up of tensions on the planet, which are significant during those first seven or eight days of the month.

The 1^st rather challenging week of the month will mostly affect Capricorn and Cancers. Capricorns born January round 6^th will feel significantly intense in the feeling of momentous events that may many feel like an chapter is ended and that there is a fated sense of power attached to this which one needs to be conscious of and not abuse that sense of power.. . Simultaneously there is a feeling of chaos and the unexpected, but ultimately the liberating, if you can get your head round that. Intensity is in the air, that has been building and now you can get a handle on its meaning.

Equally Cancerians born around the 8^th July, may have a sense of intense interaction with another in the first week particularly, possibly a power struggle; overt or covert. Be conscious and do not lose sight of your own and others deeper motives that can go way back. Draw boundaries and do not sink to unconscious primeval levels. Avoid the dark unless you know it has to be faced so it will lead to the light. Also this same group will feel some uncertainty and change, possibly at work that maybe destabilising, but offers new options.   Libras born round October 9^th will also feel, some internal crisis re a need for personal empowerment and a need to assert needs, especially domestically and others may be creating uncertainty for you in relationships, that ultimately kick starts a new chapter of freedom in you. Also Aries born around the 6th of April, will be feeling very jumpy and possibly claustrophobic as you see the new, the out of the box and the liberating, so you can express the real you, and at the same time authority figures may have a different agenda in mind, and you may need to know which God to honour, but new chapters are in the air.

Taureans born round May 6th will however be empowered in a very positive way by Pluto, He is giving profundity, insight and deeper insight into your destiny and overseas and academic pursuits are powerful and attract.. A new existential self reinvention is yours,. Also Virgos born around September 8th, will be sensing a new boldness re creativity, romance and offspring issues, almost as if your self effacement and shyness is replaced buy a new sureness and reinvention of your path in these areas.

Also Leos born around August 8^th will be feeling a frisson of excitement and liberation as the new and the authentic for you calls, either long distance in the body or intellectually/philosophically. A new charisma is born as Uranus does his work.

Sagittarians born round December 8th, will also sense a new liberation through creativity and children’s issues and romance takes on a really inspiring liberating sense of awakening to new people/possibilities.  All courtesy of Uranus.

Taureans born up to May 13th experience the potential for war-like qualities emerging from within themselves or from others, notably erupting around the 22^nd/23rd possibly. Scorpios born up to November 14th too will find that others are no pushovers. Mars is on the warpath, so count to 10.

Taureans however, if born after May 8^th, will before the 11^th, will have charm and will attract affections to them, courtesy of your ruler Venus

Before the 14^th all Aries will have the power of communications enhanced, and after the 14^th Taureans get their say effectively.

 Geminis born around May 30/31^st and Sagittarians born around December 1^st and 2nd all need to be careful around the 19^th when all is not as it seems and people need their credentials checking out. Equally, Pisces born around 28^th/29^th February are feeling more sensitive and or inspired spiritually and creatively from a very deep level than ever before m, but keep grounded and ensure your idealism does not blind you to reality. Virgos born around September1st-2^nd need to be very careful about smoke and mirrors and deceptive circumstances re others, both from your own projections on to them or their conscious or unconscious ability to weave a fog around things.

Scorpios born around November 1^st - ^- 2^nd need to recognise how idealistic and compassionate and inspired creatively you are feeling, with a real sense of having a soul mate around. And also Cancerians born round june30th/ July 1^st are craving for higher ground with a sense of spiritual longing and a possible real inspiration via travel and new insights and your dreams speak to you..Music and the sea are great draw to all these water sign birthdays now.

Jupiter is bringing his power now to those Leos born August 12^th-16^th. For this group there is a sense of luck and well being, inner or outer growth and travel and maybe celebrations and romance is in the cards. Creativity is abounding too.. Equally Aquarians born around the Feb 1^st –4^th will be in extravagant mood, pushing out the boat and relationships are full on, just have a care that you are not lacking in moderation and look before you leap. Also, for Aquarians, if born February 4^th-7^th, your ruler Uranus will be bringing element of extra intuition and some very positive intuitive eureka moments now , so savour.  For Sagittarians born 4^th-7^th, there is a definitely a feeling of progress and some luck, born of intelligent action and connected to long distance issues as academic pursuits. Geminis born around June 2^nd-9th are feeling extra wisdom in their bones and improved and acute communication skills are bringing advantage. Also your social life and contacts bring new dimensions into your consciousness. For Aries born April 2^nd-5^th the good times roll and fertility, romance and creative gifts flourish and bring luck and progress. 

 

 As far as Saturn goes Sagittarians born around November 25th-28^th are feeling the hand of hard work, needed maturity and discipline on their shoulders. It is time to face reality check and have patience with delays. You are building solid ground for the future, but take care of the body.

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 Also Geminis born around May 24th-27^th need to be aware of others are feeling a little oppressive. Only you can decide if this is something you need to take on as a karmic and needed duty to deal with, or whether it is time to move on. Reality checks abound..

The full moon of the 4th most impacts Librans born round October 8^th and Aries born round April 4^th. For these people a few denouements are in the ether.

Whereas for Aries born around April 18^th and Libras born round October 20th/21^st, the new and the refreshing is in the air, when the Moon is in new on the 18th.

MARCH 2015 GLOBAL ASTROLOGICALOVERVIEW AND HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR SIGN

 by Leigh Oswald (London-based Astrologer and Teacher)

Uranus and Pluto are now exactly squaring each other again, bringing that whole conflict between the new concept of economic way forward versus the old austerity paradigm into full flood, not least with the situation in the EU with Greece's new stance. The people versus the establishment are very much in the ether and discontent about social conditions and the polarisation of wealth is likely to grow and become quite tangible in many European countries and also in the USA.

Mars in its own sign of assertive, fiery Aries this month is also squaring up to both Uranus and Pluto, suggesting there are certain flashpoints, notably around the 11^th when chaos, unrest, extremism and the shocking and unexpected are in the air. This is also a time when there could be stress related to Aries-ruled Germany and England, counties which may be feeling some stress and strain socially as well.  The drums of international confrontation are louder than usual.

The aggressive tone of fighting politicians will increase as elections approach. Egos and ideological polemic will prevail, creating more public disillusionment with a floundering political system and its purveyors.

The 4^th and 5^th are also days of some passion and intensity, no half measures. Inspired times creatively are specifically around the 18^th and the first week sees Jupiter trine Uranus which is   actually a very fortunate time with unexpected bonuses and windfalls and certain breakthroughs that are possibly beneficial to the world, not least in terms of technological and scientific breakthroughs.

Capricorns, Cancers, Aries and Libra are likely to be feeling the intensity of the Uranus/Pluto now notably if born Jan 4tn-7^th, July 6th-9^th, April 4th-6^th and October 7th-10^th. Things that have been bubbling within you and externally for some years are erupting significantly currently. Endings of chapters and unexpected change are thrust into their path., Destiny is at work for these people in some way ,but all are tested to not misuse power and to draw suitable boundaries round those that do , and not sink to primeval levels of response. Liberation is in the air, but is important not to be too impulsive in the quest for change and also to avoid risky behaviour, especially for the Aries group. For all those identified above this is a powerful journey in life and only with consciousness and self control and pure motive will you find this a rewarding and empowering path

Mercury in Aquarius until the 13^th is enhancing the intellect of that sign, especially if born after Fed 2nd and Venus in Aries before the 17^th is bringing love, affection and creativity to the lives of many Aries, born after March 30^th. After the 13^th all Pisces will be feeling the added desire to communicate and extra wisdom/ creativity is theirs, whilst all Virgos will find the input of others communication significant and they will need to listen.

Because Mars is in its home sign of Aries, the assertiveness of this position will also be significant and many Librans also will find that others are no pushovers in their life, especially for Aries if born after March 26^th and for all October born Librans. Even Cancers born after June 30^th and Capricorns born after December 29^th, will find that irritation impatience and some potential confrontation in career or home is on the cards.

However all Leos born after July 30th, will be empowered with courage and constructive action in terms of travel, philosophical/ideological/academic courage and confidence and Sagittarians born after November 28^th will have assertiveness and courage and confidence in creative endeavours and in romantic inspiration and round offspring. Aquarians too born after January 26^th will feel the power of intellectual strength and you will get listened too.

After the 17^th Scorpios born up to november10th and Taureans born up to May 8th will find that Cupid enhances their lives in some way, or at the very least, love and affection abound, as do your charms.

Jupiter currently benefits Leos, directly in terms of travel, luck, growth and a feel good factor if born august 4th-8^th but have a care in terms of over confidence, but enjoy. Aries too, born A pril2nd-6^th and Sagittarians, born Dec 4^th-8^th are feeling the positive rays of Jupiter, in terms of love/life/fertility and creativity, or in terms of travel and academic or legal boosts respectively. Less favoured, bur still boosted in terms of intelligence and opportunities and some protection are Librans born Oct. 5^th-9^th and Geminis born June 2nd-6th.

However for Taurus born May2nd-6^th and Scorpio born November 4^th-8^th, there is a need for some moderation and self restraint as extravagance and over confidence is in the air.

Also Aquarians born Feb 1^st –5th are aware currently of the bounty of others and good times roll, but be discriminating and don’t over expand or over risk.

Sagittarians and Geminis are now feeling the movement of Saturn as he moves slowly and pedantically through you’re the sign of the Archer (centaur). He is now at4 degrees for many weeks till around 19^th of April. Till then, many Sagittarians born November 27th-29^th and Geminis born May 24th-26^th will be feeling the necessity principle of the karmic schoolteacher that is Saturn. Remember he is a benevolent despot too, so he is asking you to learn and do the hard work necessary to make your life more stable for the future. Reality checks are in the air, from with and from others.

It is also true that for Virgos born 26^th-28^th and Pisces born Feb 22^nd –24^th, there will be blocks delays in the ether and learning curves and all the above who are affected by Saturn need to respect the body now as tiredness is at the least, likely.

However Saturn is very constructive if demanding now to Aquarians born January 24th-26^th as he is bringing maturity and a sense of responsibility in a collective project, Saturn is also enhancing a sense of loyalty and duty to friends and causes, which bring personal satisfaction and admiration. Similarly Librans born October 27^th- 29^th are currently in disciplined intellectual mode and mature and measured in thought. Aries born March 24^th-26^th will need to be aware of facing responsibilities and serious work/duty re academic/long distance issues and Leos born July27th-29^th also are finding themselves needing to be very grown up/responsible re romance/creative and offspring matters. 

All Pisces born February 24-28^th and Virgos born August 30^th-September 2^nd are a little prone to deceptive circumstances or over idealism currently, so check the metaphorical or literally; small print of people and agreements and keep grounded and you are all exceptionally sensitive to suffering now, so extra compassionate and very inspired creatively/spiritually, but keep it all real and avoid projecting what you want to see and beware escapism /addictive tendencies. This is all related to Neptune slow furthering of his path through Pisces.

Geminis born May 28th-May 30^th are also coming into a period where they need to be clear about events at work and there Is a possibility of some sense of discontent with the professional status quo. Also Sagittarians, born November30th-December 2nd will also need to keep grounded about domestic circumstances and to avoid deceptive circumstances. This is a time when both these groups are starting a subtle metamorphosis of a journey as the old order dissolves in some area and the new slowly emerges, but it is a bit of a blind journey, so keep as much on your toes as you can, whilst recognising some loss of control that is inevitable. Neptune is a subtle road to redemption.

The full Moon falls on the 5^th at 15 degrees of Virgo and the new Moon solar eclipse is on the 20^th at 29 degrees of Pisces. Therefore for Virgos and Pisces the 5^th and the 20^th will both be significant dates, the full Moon being a time of endings of chapters and the culmination of past events, while the solar eclipse will significant the birth of the new. For Virgos born around September the 8^th the5th will denote some sort of revelation that may not be so comfortable from within yourself and denotes an completion somehow or ending of a chapter and for Pisces born around the March 6^th there is on the 5^th a sense of a showdown with another that illuminates a certain truth..

However the solar eclipse on the 20^th for Pisces and Virgos born around March 20^th and September 22nd/23^rd respectively, the birth of the new is in the air.

FEBRUARY 2015 GLOBAL ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW AND HOW IT EFFECTS YOUR SIGN

by Leigh Oswald (London-based Astrologer and Teacher)

This is the month of Aquarius. It is all about innovation, the maverick, the scientific and the ability to think outside the box. Mercury is also currently in Aquarius, emphasising those qualities, but it has been retrograde since the 21st of January. However it goes direct this month on the 11^th, which is good news as everything starts to become a little bit more progressive for everyone. Glitches get fixed, things move forward, there is less delay and there is more clarity than there was before the retrograde period. Those most affected by the retrograde motion will be AQUARIANS who after the 11^th will see a real clarification and the green light going on. LEOS too will feel more constructive re relationships after the 11^th.

 Actually in some way we all will.

It is no coincidence that the rise of the so called “left” has become so apparent in recent weeks with Syriza in Greece gaining power and the Podemos party in Spain on the rise. Aquarius rules democratic socialism and it represents rebellion against the status quo.

Also Saturn (restriction /problems/karma) now in Sagittarius (globalisation/ internationalism /ideology) will underscore rebellion against collectivism with other states and more tribal instincts in people, and nationalism, in all its good and difficult manifestations will grow. The Euro zone will face significant challenges.

Uranus in Aries is back to squaring Pluto in Capricorn as he has been doing on and off for several years now, denoting huge conflict being in the ether once again, about the economic way forward.  Uber neo liberal Capitalism is being challenged, with its current economic models (austerity) for progress.

All CAPRICORNS and CANCERS born January 3^rd-6^th and July 4th-6^th respectively will be feeling, yet again, the dual power of these planets. There is change, disruption and power struggles in the ether, both inner and outer and this is a time to avoid the dark in your self and in others, to be squeaky clean and be determined to be conscious, not primeval in reaction and also to ensure that your goals are for the greatest good. It is also a time to accept that change and endings are inevitable in life, but that another more empowered chapter can and should evolve. LIBRAS and ARIES born between October 4th and 7^th and between April 1st and 4^th respectively, will also continue to feel the challenge of change, unsettling energies and confrontation with challenging power within and without, to be handled consciously and with a clear conscience.

 However for TAURUS and VIRGO born round May 3^rd-6^th and September 3^rd-6^th respectively, the power of constructive destiny is in the air, as is a feeling of strength, power regeneration and confidence. Almost a feeling of self-reinvention is felt, through empowered intelligence.

SCORPIOS born between November 6th-8^th have the power of their ruler Pluto on their side now and as a result can feel extra forensic insight and the power of their communication goes effectively far.  Also PISCES born March4th-6^th will have a greater sense of effective power in group contacts and indeed will have courage and conviction in goals they choose, that feels destined

Venus and Mars are both in Pisces until the 20^th. Venus in Pisces is very good for the arts and creativity and spirituality, but Mars in Pisces can make for irrational aggression, notably connected with religion, which certainly we have already seen. Pisces is the opposite sign to Virgo, which rules Paris.  This month PISCES need to be aware that assertiveness, ambition and drive is strong if born after March 6^th, whilst VIRGOS born after September7th.need to be aware of those who will challenge you. There are confrontations in the ether. PISCES however born after February 23rd will have also a heightened sense of the aesthetic and the forces of love and affection are around you, so an interesting month for the FISH amongst you.

It is interesting that Saturn, currently in Sagittarius and has been since late December, makes a stressful square angle to Virgo now and Paris is indeed a Virgo city.

Greece is also a Virgo country and the way ahead looks tricky as conflict with Saturn now in Sagittarius (authority and the old school (euro zone) look inevitable).

All SAGITTARIANS born November 25th-28^th are currently aware of the test of maturity and discipline. Only facing truths with humility and by using discipline and patience and by looking after the body will you get through this challenging time well. Similarly GEMINIS born May 25^th-27^th will feel that others are blocking them and that their own lack of confidence is holding them back. Patience is needed and a genuine reassessment of goals is needed. Look after the health. That is true too for many August born VIRGOS and for many February born PISCES. Saturn can at best bring reality checks and constructively so and at worst can bring depression, despondency and tiredness. Learn the lesson and face and do what is necessary and respect the body.

However for Librans born Sept 26th-29^th, there is a sense of maturity of thought in evidence and siblings may be a focus in that capacity also AQUARIANS born January 23^rd –26^th will have leadership obligations and will be serious and hard working when it comes to pursuing collective goals. Friendships can take on a serious dutiful role too.

Jupiter remains in Leo until the 11^th August, helping members of that sign plus Sagittarius, Aquarius and Aries. Those most benefiting are LEOS born August 7^th-12^th who enjoy travel, growth, luck and positivity, with good results romantically and creatively.  ARIES born April 4th-9^th are also feeling upbeat re cupid related issues/the arts and it feels like party time and confidence abounds. If SAGITTARIUS, born December 6^th-12^th, travel and academic results are favoured as is good planning for those events.. Also wisdom is in the air. If AQUARIUS born Feb 2^nd-9^th, the good times roll, but be wary of overdoing and self indulgence also have a care round over trusting and over generosity. GEMINIS born June 4^th –10^th are also favoured by Jupiter now and will feel wiser and good communications and agreements abound, whilst LIBRANS born October7th-13th will feel a boost to friendships and social life and personal goals can be shaped with confidence.  All these groups favoured by Jupiter can enjoy travel currently. Especially after the 11^th when Mercury starts to play ball again.

If TAURUS born May 4^th-10^th or SCORPIO born November 6^th-12^th, beware losing a sense of moderation at home or in profession. Also avoid overconfidence, or even a little arrogance. Taking too much for granted can cause problems later. Fun can be had, but keep a sense of balance

The new Moon falls on the 3^rd at 14 degrees of Leo and the full Moon falls on the 18^th at 0 degrees of Pisces.

For LEOS born round August 7^th the 3^rd augurs splendidly for you for new projects and a sense of sowing good futures. Also AQUARIANS born round February 3rd the 3^rd brings the new to your door from others.

For PISCES, the 18^th can bring for those born round Feb. 19^th/20^th a sense of the eruption of a culmination of a sense of the ending of a chapter, which feels as if it has been building within. Similarly for VIRGOS born round August 22^nd/23rd, others are presenting you with some realisations about a certain situation, the truth of which may need facing, so as to decide the next step.

OVERVIEW 2015 GENERALLY; AND JAN 2015

by Leigh Oswald (London-based Astrologer and Teacher)

Saturn (tests/karma) is now in Sagittarius (internationalism /passionate ideology). He remains there on and off this year, as he still has some work to do from late Scorpio, where he retreats to in mid June till mid September, after which he really gets into his Sagittarian mode…. but the Sagittarian lessons for our planet will now begin.

As outlined last month this will involve the realities of the negative challenges that globalisation has brought to our door and international co-operation may become more difficult, and devolution/localism will be sought more globally. The swing away from global consensus and cooperation will be tangible as fear, self-protection and increasing federalism gains hold,

People power will try to grow as the collective unconscious builds in its desire to overrule the power of large global corporations that are aided and abetted by many of our governments’ acquiescence to their vested power, which has little interest in anything but long-term profit and power.

People will increasingly demand to be at the centre of policy, not money.  Knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing is increasingly becoming distasteful as a value system to the general instincts of humanity.

Spain, Australia and possibly America may show some signs of stresses and strains amongst the populace for various reasons as Saturn in Sagittarius establishes itself, however the real impact of Saturn in Sagittarius will not be felt till next year. Greece will become a focus again as its political profile changes radically, as Saturn will be squaring its Virgo energy.

Jupiter’s move into Virgo from August 11th for a year, may well shift growth towards more awareness of the necessity for the protection of our ecosystem and a rethinking of global farming. Virgo is all about ecosystems/horticulture and the balance and benefits of nature. With climate change becoming an increasing desperately urgent issue, the concept of growth and flourishing of green technology, may well be aided and abetted by the powers of Jupiter in the earth sign of Virgo. This may be increasingly of a no choice issue, as Mother Nature rightfully continues to complain bitterly, and necessity will be the driver of new pro planetary health technology.

The up side of Neptune (sensitivity, spiritual awareness, compassion) in his long stint in his home sign of Pisces (the sea) since 2012, will not only put focus on awareness of the value of the seas and what the consequences are for them and us, as we continue our addiction to growth and exploitation of the natural world.

Also and water shortages plus flooding will continue to be highlighted unless we learn to sacrifice (Neptune) our greed and hunger for instant gratification on the altar of conservation and long term planetary survival.

Every time we harm the natural world, we harm ourselves.

At worse, i.e. the dark side of Neptune in Pisces, has proved to be rather insidiously the case since Neptune entered Pisces in 2012 (negatively: confusion /smoke and mirrors/ deception and disorientation), that global events are full of contradictions, mixed messages, unclear policies. Enemies become allies against other enemies, no clear-cut motives are visible, insidious infiltrations confuse allegiances and nothing is black and white any longer. Left and right politics have merged to a murky centre, leaving often-irrational extremists, political or religious, to emerge, which in turn create diversions from major central issues, such as climate change. The result is a feeling of confused powerlessness for the populace as to what to think or feel, or what or how to fight, as there is no clear enemy and those that cheat the system in the higher echelons of power often get away scot free whilst the heavy hand of authority is only too quick to punish the wayward small man. Evidence based policy has been replaced by ideological polemic.  A confused populace is less likely to show collective, effective dissent and this can only be an advantage to those with and in power.

Pluto and Uranus in Capricorn and Aries respectively, also continue in these signs all 2015 and considerably beyond in their lengthy stays, and remain squaring each other. Quite simply the disconnect between the powerful vested interests of ruthless uber capitalism and the interests of the common man and his natural world will continue to collide. The down sides of our current system with its dubious priorities will grow in manifestation, now Pluto is moving into the second half of his journey through Capricorn. This is the half that brings the nemesis, which follows the hubristic misuse of power on the planet, not least driven by money/greed over of the last 8-10 years or so.

Mars currently this month in Aquarius till the 12th continues to make Russia a rather formidable country in terms of ambition and hegemony, notably when under economic duress. From the 12^th Mars in Pisces softens, but subtler behind scenes motives are more likely. However the religious and creative energies on the planet will be underlined as a force..

Mercury in Aquarius moves retrograde this month on the 11^th for about 3 weeks and therefore we all need to be aware of delays, hiccups, problems, lack of progress generally and glitches in travel and communications, particularly to do with technology as Aquarius rules technology.

Issues to do with breakdown of technology or even the realities and potentials of cyber warfare may become more high profile this year This is preparing us for the future, when Pluto moves into Aquarius in 2025, which will certainly then show us the results of the powers and potentials of technology and not in such a pretty way..

Days this month, of some unpredictability and some geophysical eruptions such as earthquakes, etc. are around the 3^rd and the 4^th is also a day when power and the possible abuse of it, is in the ether.

The full Moon falls on the 5^th at 14 degrees of Cancer, and the new Moon falls on the 20^th at 0 degrees of Aquarius. Full moons always represent culminations and endings of cycles, whilst new Moons are linked to the new and births of chapters.  An old farming axiom is that we should sow on the new Moon and reap on the full Moon, and so these events correlate symbolically in our life chapters.

Light and love to all in 2015.

ARIES March 21st - April 20th

This year's planetary shifts of importance involve Saturn and Jupiter. Saturn moved into Sagittarius on the 23^rd last month and will spend much of 2015 exploring the early degrees of that sign. For your sign this is no bad thing. It brings challenge but in a constructive way and dutiful/, obligational travel and study are part of the picture and responsibilities are yours, which you will rise to magnificently. It is a time of constructive hard work and practicality maturity and this serves you well. Initially this month it affects those born up to March 25^th.

Jupiter's move into Virgo on the 11^th August is a bit of dumb note for your sign, but it does augur well for career, health issues and protection in employment.

Uranus, still in your sign moves slowly this year to affect all born April 3^rd-12^th, by direct conjunction. This brings radical change within and without, which can be both disruptive and/or liberating. Avoid impulsiveness and always look before you leap, and you will find change comes anyway, so don’t push the river and always go more warily than impulse invites.

However Pluto still is creating potential for power struggles within self and from others re work matters this year, if born April2nd –6^th. Keep your conscience and motive clean and avoid coercive behaviour. Endings are in the air, ready for the birth of the new. Trust.

Career is well starred this month. There will be effort and focus put in that area, in a charming way with good communication before the 5^th, and love and work can mix well.

Have caution if born after April 13^th. Stop and think before acting or speaking, but after the 3^rd, love life, social life, group organisation, group goals, all are inspired by your intelligent charms

Beware that on the 11^th Mercury will move retrograde, Organising and communicating can go rather sour and not everyone is reading from the same hymn book, so try before the 11^th to get all your plans and communications done and dusted for maximum potential for success.

However before the 12^th because Mars is so positive for you if born after April 11^th you are certainly somebody that will get things moving for yourself and other people. Leadership skills are excellent and drive and determination to achieve what you want to achieve is yours. After the 12^th, you may feel a little bit more reclusive and self-reflective, correctly so.

If born between April 8^th and 13^th Jupiter is on your side this month, romantically and creatively, to do with offspring and the arts, and it is a rather party period, so enjoy!

TAURUS April 21ST – May 20th

You will be relieved that Saturn has left Scorpio and entered Sagittarius as he has been opposing your Suns on and off at some point for 2½ years, although he does return to the late degrees of Scorpio briefly mid June to mid September. In Sagittarius he forces you to get realistic and intense about the deeper things of life and also to focus on complex financial issues of necessity, and some of the eternal truths of life that are not always east to contend with, but he is really a rather dumb note for Taureans, unless you have planets in Gemini (which many do).

Jupiter will move this year on August 11^th into Virgo which is positive news for Taureans as Virgo is a compatible earth sign (trine relationship) and therefore brings bonuses in terms of creativity, children's issues and love life, and just fun in general, so look forward.

Pluto is a positive and empowering influence all this year for all born May 3^rd –7^th, notably re long distance issues and for the powers of the super conscious mind.

Neptune also enhances friendships, empathy, sensitivity the imagination, spiritual instincts and creativity this year, if born April 26th-May 1st

This month is good for travel for many Taureans. It is also good for academic studies and results, and for higher thinking, philosophical and ideological understanding.

After the 3^rd, issues tend to get more centred on career and focus on your standing in the world in a positive way, but be aware that from the 11^th Mercury moves retrograde, suggesting that career negotiations and communications can after that date go somewhat askew, awry, or at least get delayed so get important things done before then.

Mars is not too friendly before the 12^th for all born after May 12^th. Again focus on career confrontations is possible and there is a distinct possibility that your assertiveness and ambition could clash with someone else's ideas. Do not be stubborn and do not sink to other people's levels if they are contentious in an unacceptable way.

After the 12^th all born up to the 7^th will feel in leadership mode and you will be socially active and constructive and intelligent goals and action serve you well, and ambition is also strong.

If born May 8^th to 14^th Jupiter is tempting over-extravagance, over-confidence, over-everything, but enjoy.

GEMINI May 21st - June 20th

Saturn is now in your opposite sign of Sagittarius and he will haunt the first 3 or 4^th degrees this year as he slowly meanders back and forth from Sagittarius to Scorpio and back again. Initially those most affected are born up to May 26^th_.  For this group issues to do with relationships become important. Focus will be on them and a reality check over others and what one needs to do to move forward will become more obvious. Good relationships go through a bit of a constitutional crisis and improve or get consolidated, and bad relationships can have a serious wobble. Others will be also quite testing and you may feel they are blocking your path. Others may well be teachers.

Also this year Jupiter moves into Virgo on August 11^th which enhances your solar 4^th house but which can also bring for 12 months after that date some over-indulgence or extravagance, so have a care. Meanwhile he is still in Leo enhancing your sign. In fact for those born June 9^th to 14^th this month is a time of buoyancy, optimism, positive thinking and intelligent communication and thought.

Neptune may cause some self deception, deception or confusion from others this coming yearn if born May27th-June 1^st, notably career wise ., so check small print , but know you are in an evolutionary metamorphosis of some sort.

After the 3^rd all of you may have the benefit of love life enhanced by travel or in a long-distance context, or a love of learning will show itself, and after the 5^th, communications, wisdom, intellectual focus are also strong for all born up to June 10^th but after the 11^th beware that your ruler Mercury moves retrograde which means that there may well be misinformation, mis-communications, frustrations, blocks and some travel hiccups as well, so be aware

Before the 12^th Mars will be giving you dynamic energy if born after June 13th notably in terms of ideological passion, intellectual pursuits and purposeful travel. However after the 12^th if born up to June 7^th be aware that there may be some impatience and irritability around you from you to others and others to you, particularly on the professional front. Try to count to ten before over-reacting.

CANCER June 21st - July 21st

The big change this year is that Saturn is in Sagittarius for much of the year, newly arrived, although this does not directly affect your sign. He does influence however your solar 6^th house which suggests seriousness and focus on everyday work routine and rationalisation of life in a very constructive way and health regimes can be constructive. Also, Jupiter's move into Virgo away from Leo on the 11^th August is positive for your sign, as it moves into harmonious sextile relationship and so will enhance your intellect, your communication skills and thought processes in a positive, upbeat way. It also augurs well for sibling relationships.

Uranus and Pluto continue to challenge your sign this year, Uranus will be directly squaring the suns of all born July 5^th-14^th at various times in the year. Bringing unexpected change and a need to be awakened notably re career direction.  Pluto continues to affect those born July 4th-9^th by opposition. There is a need to beware power struggles and abuse of power from self or others. Endings and revolution are in the air.

Neptune is seriously inspiring spiritually, compassion wise and creatively all 2015, if born June 27th-Juy 2^nd. Long distance interests and the power of the imagination are inspired.

Mercury will move retrograde on the 11^th suggesting that before that date it would be wise to get all issues to do with complex finances sorted and rubber-stamped out of the way and communications around intimate and private issues are also best executed before that date.

Other than that, this is a month that can be very positive and very upbeat, notably before the 5^th if born after July 15^th. Relationships can be very enhanced both in terms of increased affections and communication serves to really fertilize all liaisons. Love life is underscored very positively, and there is a great feeling of bonhomie towards you from others.

Before the 12^th much effort can be put into creating depth of connections with others and complex financial issues may need a lot of energy.

After the 12^th if born up to July 9^th travel and academic pursuits are thoroughly focused on.

The full Moon in Cancer on the 5^th, affects all born round July 7^th. For these souls there is a distinct feeling of some disharmony erupting within in a primeval way and which needs to looked at carefully and analytically

LEO July 22nd - August 22nd

Saturn's new position in Sagittarius which will affect initially those born up to August 28^th is bringing a need to work hard and be very much aware that you have to accept responsibilities and also you will have to face some reality checks over offspring. This is a very grounding but ultimately positive experience and you will be haunted by this several times over the year until you actually understand the benefit.

Jupiter will leave your sign on the 11^th August and move into Virgo where he may bring some protection and benefits financially.

Uranus will awaken, enlighten and liberate many Leos throughout 2015, not least those born August 4th-15th

This month, notably after the 3^rd, all of you may get a boost to your relationship area in life. People are loving and affectionate and people can come into your life who bring a sense of warmth and expansion to your door. Also after the 5^th communications with others can go very well but make sure they are achieved before the 11^th as after that date there can be room for lost emails, texts and some misunderstandings and letdowns.

Before the 12^th Mars is in your opposite sign and for all born after August 14^th this suggests that there could be a real sense of confrontation with others. People are on the warpath and you may respond similarly, but have a care and do not let stubbornness prevent compromise.

In the meantime, Jupiter, still in your sign, is this month benefiting all those born August 10^th to 16^th. He is bringing travel opportunities, protection, growth, creativity and positivity to your door.

The new Moon falls on the 20^th at 0 degrees of your opposite sign of Aquarius, therefore on the 20^th, all born cuspal Leos, around July 23^rd, are likely then to feel a sense of reinvigoration in relationships with others, and initiations are in the ether.

VIRGO August 23rd - September 21st

Saturn's move into Sagittarius will haunt those born in the early degrees of your sign on and off for this year, notably those born up to August 28^th. He will bring a certain amount of hard work and challenge connected to real estate and family issues, some blocks, restrictions and delays, but all in all, ultimately a time of maturity and putting down a firm basis of hard work for your future. Do employ patience, discipline and not let negativity get the better of you.

Jupiter moves into your sign happily on the 11^th August where from 12 months from that date he will act as a protector for all of you at some point, bringing growth, luck, travel and an inner and outer sense of well-being, so something to anticipate and look forward to.

Neptune continues to march slowly through your opposite sign of Pisces all this year and well beyond, and this will affect, by opposing your Sun, over the next 12 months, all born   August 28th-September 3^rd. For this group, there is a need to keep aware that fantasies and wishful thinking re others does not cloud realistic judgement and be wary of deceptive circumstances emanating from others and self deception re others.

Pluto meanwhile spends 2015 boosting the creative, fertile and romantic powers and confidence of those born September 5^th-9th

This is a happy month for many of you, particularly in the first week, when all born after September 16^th can particularly enjoy life to the full and love life is blossoming.

After the 3^rd many of you will be using your charms successfully in working life and communications at work are best achieved before the 11^th as thereafter Mercury is mischievously retrograde, causing frustrations, and as he is your ruler, it is worth noting.

Efforts and energy are strong in your working life before the 12^th, but after that date if born up to September 9^th beware that there are others around you in close proximity in relationships who are not pushovers and are assertive, and you need to be aware of this. Some power struggles are in the air potentially.

LIBRA September 22nd - October 23rd

Saturn has just moved into Sagittarius and he will be haunting the early degrees of that sign for much of the year, suggesting that there is a need in a very positive way for some very constructive, serious practical and grounded thinking to be done and it's very good for academic and scholarly studies as well.

Jupiter's move into Virgo from August brings an element of protection for the following 12 months from the 11^th of that month, but in a very private, quiet behind-the-scenes way. A sort of quiet guardian angel effect.

Uranus proves a little disruptive in energy this year for all born October 5^th-13^th. Others bring surprises and this can be disorienting, but their actions and input, though at first upsetting can be a catalyst for changes you are ultimately thankful for.  Pluto still challenges in 2015 those born October 6^th-9^th. Family issues loom large and power struggles are possible, but only if you allow them to happen. Don’t play a hopeless game, and accept that endings of chapters are inevitable and new ones will start.

Focus on the home is very strong this month for your sign. Planning and communications with family members and real estate is a necessary activity.

After the 3^rd however all of you will have a great deal of joy in some children's issues in fun and in creative work. Social life is rich and also after the 5^th, many of you will be feeling very powerful in terms of your creative communications with others, but make sure you get most of this successfully achieved before the 11^th as thereafter Mercury retrograde can cause complications, misunderstandings and delays.

Before the 12^th Mars in Aquarius is particularly powerful for those born after October 14^th. You won't take no for an answer, romance is looking good, children's issues are buoyant as are creative issues and there is much creative effort put into enjoying life to the full.

SCORPIO October 24th - November21st

The year ahead sees Saturn hanging around the early degrees of Sagittarius, having moved in there last month. This will not directly affect your sign, but it does imply finances need focus, a grown-up approach and some consolidation.

From August 11^th Jupiter will move into Virgo for a year which will be helpful for your sign and bring benefits and friends, groups and will help bring luck to your goals and life.

This year, your ruler Pluto will be empowering all those born November 4th-9^th. Intellectually you will be more forensic even than usual and the power of your written and spoken communications will hit home in a constructive, truthful and powerful way. The ripples will reach far. Also for the coming year Neptune will be inspiring all born October 29^th –November 3^rd. the arts , love life and children can be magical

Much focus is on group connections and work and social life this month, notably before the 5^th when communications with others and fun and enjoyment and love life are also particularly underlined, particularly if born after November 15^th. However after the 3^rd Venus will move into your solar 4^th house, which brings a sense of happiness in the home, a desire to beautify it and not a little extravagance in doing so.

After the 5^th communications with family are important but you need to clarify what you need to say and make sure it is easily understood, particularly after the 11^th when Mercury moves retrograde and there is a great deal of room for misunderstanding.

Mars also is in Aquarius before the 12^th, which does not augur too well for those born after November 13^th. You may be a little bit of a bull in china shop in your home base, and others may also be equally obstructive. Battles of wills are possible and stubbornness can be counterproductive.

After the 12^th however, all born up to November 22^nd will find that their energies become easy, happy, enjoyable and extremely creative, not least on the love life front.

SAGITTARIUS November 22nd - December 21st

Saturn has just moved into your sign last month. This means that year of 2015 and beyond will be a year to work hard, face facts, look after yourself and give yourself a good infrastructure for the future. It will not be without its challenges but challenges that if you rise to them, will serve you well in terms of the hard work that you do to establish your future. Saturn is a benevolent despot. Initially those most affected are those born up November 27^th/28^th. Saturn will be in your sign till December 2017, so these affects will be for many of you delayed till next year or the year after.

Looking further into the year in mid August, Jupiter your ruler will move into Virgo for a year and that can be very positive on the career front for your sign, but one needs to avoid extravagance and over-confidence.

This month feels very much as if there is a focus on finances and in quite a positive way, particularly in the first week. Thereafter, focus is on intellect, thinking, planning and communicating, but get those communications done before the 11^th when Mercury moves retrograde and there can then be misunderstandings, blocks and delays. It is also true that transport and technology can let you down after the 11th and you may feel you are reading from a different hymn sheet to others, notably siblings, with whom you need to double check that you get your communications really understood.

Before the 12th however, all born after December 13^th will feel very intellectually forthright. Communications with others are constructive, positive and convincing. However after the 12^th if born up to December 8^th, irritations can abound, not least on the domestic front, so stop and think.

 Uranus awakens and enlightens those born December 4^th-7^th this month; and all born up to December 9^th can look forward to some sort of happy innovation in 2015 and sense of excellent intuition. Children and creativity can be especially liberating.

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