Mercury and Saturn are conjunct from Sunday through next Sunday, bringing talk about the need to put an end to the useless or unwanted components of our lives. It will focus our thoughts on the areas of life that have reached limitations, or where timely new beginnings –or endings –are occurring. A cry for transformation is communicated and news concerning the end of a cycle is likely to occur. Mercury conjunct Saturn tends to bring out a strong tone of seriousness communications. There is a restriction, a discipline, a carefully considered emphasis of thoughts placed on our communication; it’s a serious intent to get the word across in no uncertain terms. There is the strong implication that we must be responsible for what we say, particularly around authority and in official public statements.
Venus enters Virgo on Tuesday, remaining there until the 28th of the month. Love and attraction are highlighted with such Virgo-like traits as shyness, prudence, purity and virginal beauty. While Venus is in Virgo, the expression of love and beauty will be analyzed and reflected upon, and love related activities are more often reserved or calculated than they are acted upon. Venus in Virgo is a less ideal position for Venus and a time when disappointment in love matters may be felt, but keep faith in your affections despite the cooling of passions.
On Thursday, Jupiter, the planet of expansion and prosperity, begins to recede back through the degrees of the zodiac through January 30, 2013. Jupiter retrograde is not the best time for the growth of large scale funds and investments, but it is a good time to meditate on –and to observe carefully –what truly makes us happy in the realms of fortune seeking. Jupiter’s role in the psychology of astrology is to emphasize all those areas of our lives that are growing, prospering, bringing joy and expansion to our wellbeing. While Jupiter is retrograde, it is important to apply wisdom and caution in the economic area of our lives and in our livelihood, so we may see future growth.
Approximately every 2 to 2.5 years, depending on the retrograde periods, Saturn enters a new zodiac sign. On Friday, Saturn enters Scorpio. Until December 23, 2014, Saturn in Scorpio demands expedient and instinctual measures with regard to setting up perimeters and implementing rules. During this period of Saturn’s travels, we must not be shy of arduous or unsavory tasks and we are likely to find that the drama of handling grotesque matters will require courage, vigor and passionate resolve to get messy jobs done. There will be the amplification of conflict, violence, acts of war and civil unrest. With Saturn in Scorpio, disciplinary measures and carefully executed covert operations will mean serious business in the world of politics and war. Severe types of takeovers are likely to escalate; however, because Scorpio is secretive, many of these political takeovers and underhanded actions on the part of government and the powers that be will not necessarily be immediately made public in these election-year days of 2012.
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Aries (19 March – 19 April) Element: Fire Planet: Mars Symbol: Ram Stone: Ruby
Aries: The Sun in Libra highlights your 7th Room of One-on-One Partnerships/Relationships, filling this area of your life with pure Sun energy, assisting you in seeing your partner, assisting you in seeing your relationship, so that you may do all that is necessary in order to nurture and keep this connection on par because as you already know, harmonious relationships take work and effort. As soon as you stop caring and stop taking the extra steps, interference comes in and weakens the connection. Be aware this week of the many little things that make or keep a relationship strong.
Taurus: The Sun in Libra highlights your 6th Room of Health possibly bringing to you new products, business opportunities and health services through others. You may be attracting lots of business this month starting with this very first week. Are you up to it? There will be training –either for your partner to work with you, or your partner may be training you to work with him/her. You may be used to doing things your way while the other person is also used to having the upper hand. It is important that you allow the other person to find his/her way and it is equally important that you learn how to listen and try new ways of doing things. This is your time of learning how to step back and attentively listen to another!
Gemini (20 May – 20 June) Element: Air Ruling Planet: Mercury Symbol: Twins Stone: Aquamarine
Gemini: Over the course of the last several years, Geminis went through many strong lessons, tests and challenging situations through family, for Saturn transited back and forth through your Room of Family accentuating lower consciousness for you to face and evolve. The Fifth Room is the area that reflects the Inner child. Did you recognize the "reflection" that was being show to you through family? If so, perhaps your inner child has evolved. If not, this is the week to open the door and let this part of you run free.
Cancer (20 June – 22 July) Element: Water Planet: Moon Symbol: Crab Stone: Moonstone
Cancer: The Sun is filling you with energy to clear, cleanse, organize and prepare your home for a gathering. Energies are calm this week. It looks as if in the last several months, you have been in preparation for this moment. There is stability in your setting, for you are where you belong. However, on Friday Saturn moves into your Fifth House of Children/Family/Pets representing hard lessons and difficulty with a child, pet or family member. However this situation may materialize for you over the next two and a half years during which Saturn occupies this space, know that this is a continuation of something that took place in the past and you are being given this chance to correct the situation and evolve the lesson it is here to teach you.
Leo (22 July – 22 August) Element: Fire Planet: Sun Symbol: Lion Stone: Peridot
Leo: You may find yourself doing lots of talking, suggesting and planning this week as the Sun fuels your communications. Many of your thoughts and ideas will be put into action. This also means your physical body will need to be strong and healthy, ready to do the work that needs to be done. Looking into your Sixth Room of Health, Pluto (planet of death/transformation) transits there, taking your body through a total conversion and change for the better. It is time to slowly, yet surely, eliminate all things that are not healthy for you and align with earth’s foods and products that are better in every way for your health and well being.
Virgo: We step into this month of October as the Sun in Libra spews life into your Second Room of Income/Money/Assets. The past few months have been a time of receiving for you. Sit back and get ready this week. Additional wealth will be coming in so that you may use it –if you want! –towards the manifestation of a new product or project. If you have old debts, use a portion of your new wealth to pay them off. Planetary energies reveal a portion of your abundance going towards a child or family member, but you must also give to yourself. You may be moved to get beauty treatments or a new hair style or you may venture into a new tattoo. Whatever you do, know that Venus is in your sign and you have every right, in fact, you are encouraged, to do something wonderful for your own being.
Libra (22 September – 22 October) Element: Air Planet: Venus Symbol: Scales Stone: Opal
Libra: The Universe’s spotlight shines on you so that you and the world may see you. This is a week to start really seeing yourself, fixing those things you want to improve and eliminating old behaviors that no longer suit you. This is also a time of receiving. Saturn is in your 2nd Room of Receiving, assisting all karma in coming back around for the next two and a half years. Begin to clear your old bills and debts so that new abundance can come in. Realize that during this period, there will be the abundant return of all of your good deeds, but also the return of all of your not-so-good deeds. Be prepared to observe and learn!
Scorpio (22 October – 21 November) Element: Water Planet: Pluto Symbol: Scorpion Stone: Topaz
Scorpio: Saturn and Mercury are both in your sign, fueling you with energy you’ve not felt before. This combination of planetary energies pushes out all of your unresolved issues with others. You will take no mess from anyone and it will be very easy for you to disconnect this week from anyone who does not connect with you: "Off with their head" will be your mantra for whatever or whoever does not feel good to you. That is just who you are, Scorpio! Fear not, for as you relieve yourself of those who no longer fit in your world, others will come in to take their place.
Sagittarius (21 November – 21 December) Element: Fire Planet: Jupiter Symbol: Archer Stone: Turquoise
Sagittarius: This is a perfect week for meeting and connecting with old and new friends. Within the last few months, the universe presented you with a new work/job, class, course or workshop situation. If you accepted and stepped into the new adventure, right now you will be meeting and connecting with a few wonderful and amazing souls. If there are certain individuals whom you feel automatically drawn to, it is possible that you are reconnecting with karmic friends and acquaintances. One may be a karmic female who presents herself. This may be your teacher, instructor, boss, mentor or just a significant person. Whoever she is, she will change your life so be sure to welcome this important being into your life.
Capricorn: Life for many Capricorns hasn’t been easy over the past year or two, but now at least some of the pressure is beginning to ease as Saturn changes signs. There should be a bit less responsibility and a few less burdens on your shoulders. You should soon begin to feel much lighter and more optimistic for your future. Use your imagination this week to picture how you’d like your life to be while at the same time making space for inspiration and creativity. The best way to do this is to have time to day dream, fantasize, wonder and explore possibilities. Many people only tend to do this when they’re on holiday, and while the cosmic climate is certainly ideal for a little trip or adventure, there’s no reason why you can’t allow your imagination to roam even if you can’t get away.
Aquarius (20 January – 18 February) Element: Air Planet: Uranus Symbol: Water Bearer Stone: Amethyst
Aquarius: Are you ready for success, status, accomplishment and recognition, remembering that with these things comes the added responsibility and pressure? Saturn’s move into Scorpio on Saturday suggests that you have an important role to fulfill and that it is your time to push forward and claim your rewards. You now have a great opportunity to make a big impression on the world and your biggest challenge will be to balance your extra responsibility and external focus with your home and personal life. Make your moves and choices wisely and this could be the beginning of one of the more rewarding times of your life.
Pisces (18 February – 19 March) Element: Water Planet: Neptune Symbol: Fish Stone: Bloodstone
Pisces: It is time to rejoice as Saturn leaves the dark area of your chart for lighter pastures. If you’ve experienced a dark night of the soul at some point during the past two and a half years, perhaps triggered by a loss of some description, then you have particular reason to celebrate, for you have made it through the darkness and are now back out in the light with optimistic, happy times to come. Be patient with yourself as you allow your renewed vigor to move you forward toward a new life. If you feel that a little self-healing is necessary, then reach out to therapists and healers, as this will leave you perfectly poised to embrace the happy times ahead.
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