Solar Return

Sun conjunct Mercury

Think fast

Communication is about to become a major part of your life, in a very noticeable way. Who you are and how you think are one and the same, and will be for the entire year. From business affairs to matters of the heart, you'll know exactly what to say and when to say it. In fact, others may have a difficult time keeping up with you mentally -- but don't worry, they'll catch up eventually! Focus on being as clear as possible, and remember that there are other ways to communicate besides speaking. Writing a note to a special someone in your life is more than just romantic; it's an unexpected, tangible treat that will prove just how much you care. And you don't even have to 'say' a word!Writing, in general, is a great way to make the most of your year. If you ever wanted to be an author or journalist, this is your year to go for it. Keeping a diary or a scrapbook is another way to channel all your mental energy. You might consider joining a book club, as your critical faculties are highlighted. It's romantic if you're already part of a couple, and great way to meet someone new if you're single. Another great way to meet like-minded people is to take a class -- learn to speak Italian, and you just might find someone to travel with you to Italy!

Sun trine Jupiter

A year of optimism

What's better than optimism? Having your optimistic hopes and beliefs turn into reality. This will be an excellent year for your career, as everything you've been working on will finally reach the big payoff, and you'll receive the recognition you deserve for all your efforts. There's nothing like the power of positive thinking (and traditional good, hard work) to help bring about great results! You've also got a great opportunity on your hands to improve your love life. You're so generous and big-hearted that it will be hard for anyone to not fall for you, and that confidence of yours is equally sexy.In addition, you might want to take a look around at your life and try to determine if it's as absolutely great as it could be, or if there may be some things to improve. The timing couldn't be better for bringing about change than when you're in an idealistic frame of mind -- it makes letting go of the old or the negative so much easier. This is true for any aspect of your life. Meanwhile, if you're in the mood to expand your world, consider traveling. A far off place will add culture and knowledge -- as well as a bit of excitement -- to your own life. Your personal growth will inspire others.

Sun trine Uranus

Let the radical ideas flow

Authors are frequently asked just how it is they came up with the idea for their story, and more often than not, their response is that it just came to them; they have no clue how. You'll suddenly understand exactly what they mean. Each month you'll have brilliant ideas 'pop' into your head, apparently out of nowhere. Your task will be to take these flashes of inspiration and turn them into a fabulous reality.Some of these thoughts of yours may seem a bit out of this world. Follow through with them anyway. For the most part, you'll be able to keep your radical ideas from getting too whacky or hard to swallow, and what you'll present to society will simply be some incredibly progressive thinking. Through this all, you'll want to maintain your excellent sense of humor. Your out-of-the-box mentality will allow you to see the mirth in even the most mundane events. Host some parties yourself to add a little more life to your activities, and find out what brilliant thoughts others are working on. Let your guests bring whomever they'd like, and see how many new and unique people you can add to your list of friends and acquaintances.

Mercury in Virgo

Constructive criticism

For the next 12 months, your thoughts will be organized and methodical, and your rational mind will be oriented toward analysis, detail and criticism. If there was ever a time to get things taken care of, particularly the little things, this is it. You will be able to deconstruct anything to figure out exactly what is wrong with it. You might not be quite as good at putting things back together when you're finished. That could make you rather critical of yourself. You'll need to strike a balance between contemplating how things could be better and only seeing the negative.Your mind will be especially keen, able to see not just the trees, but all the leaves and needles on the trees. Just be sure that you don't let that turn into narrow-mindedness. Others will likely be attempting to view the whole forest, and their perspective is just as valuable as yours. You will be capable of processing complex information and presenting it to others in such a way as to help them in their lives. Because your mind is so active, you'll get bored easily if you aren't keeping yourself busy with more intellectual pursuits. Allowing your mind to stay in constant motion will also be good for that self-esteem of yours, which will be more fragile during these months.

Mercury retrograde

Mental Murphy's Law

No matter what your plans are, you can definitely plan on something going awry this year! Your mental style, all forms of communication, travel, and even your electronic gadgets have the potential to be more problematic than usual. Everything from learning a new language to buying a new computer will likely involve a series of unexpected obstacles you'll have to work around. Emails will get lost, meanings will be misconstrued, flights will be delayed; you can pretty much expect that nearly every aspect of your life, from romance to work, will be affected in some way by all these trials. Murphy's Laws were likely written for times like this. Basically, if something can go wrong it will. Remember, though, that careful planning, double checking, and vigilant attention will help you minimize most problems. These situations will be annoying nuisances, not life-changing upheavals. There will be times of frustration, and you may have to mop up some messes. On the bright side, you'll also find that whatever you have to deal with this year will actually help prepare you for future obstacles. This is also a good time to take up journal writing as you will be more introspective than usual.

Mercury trine Jupiter

It's not luck, it's talent

Sometimes you get lucky and you can see both the forest and the trees. Other times you get even luckier and you have entire years with this kind of clarity. This is one of those years, and if you use it to your advantage, you can create a strong future for yourself.You'll have a keen eye for noticing everything around you, making your ability to see both the big picture and the smaller details more a factor of talent than luck. Where others see you as having things just going your way, you'll actually be achieving greatness because you were able to put into action some thoughtful, well-laid plans. Note that you are the one who has to put these plans into action. You may discover a certain tendency toward laziness if you're not careful, and that could be the downfall to all these great ideas of yours.However, if you are diligent and hardworking, this could be your chance to take off with your career. You're about to turn into a problem-solving machine, and it'll be hard for people (especially your higher-ups) not to notice your incredible talents for finding positive solutions to even the most challenging conundrums.

Mercury opposite Saturn

A cynical soul

Beware of the cold and calculating soul who lives within. You know you're generous and that you care for others, but you'll have a rather cynical tendency this year, and if you're not careful, others might begin to suspect that this negative person they see is actually the real you. Prove them wrong by remaining courteous and attentive in any and all situations.Battling that devilish negativity could be made even more challenging as you discover that many people around you will personify your somewhat depressed attitude. Don't let it get you down. Remember that while it may seem like you're trying to see how you can turn every situation into a personal advantage, your intent will actually be an attempt to put everything to good use. Unfortunately communication won't go quite as smoothly as you'd like, so convincing others of your true intentions won't be easy. This doesn't mean that you're alone though! If things start to get too tough, pick up the phone and call a friend or family member. Someone who's been with you through the hard times will stick with you through this year too.

Venus in Leo

Romantic attention

Go ahead: Shout your love from the rooftops! Not in love at the moment? You will be soon, and when it happens, you still have the okay to shout it from the rooftops. In fact, you'll be quite gregarious with all of your emotions. Your goal for the year will simply be to find the best, most enjoyable people with whom to share your enthusiasm. You'll be extremely charming with a gift for saying just the right words at the right moment to make the object of your desire fall head over heels.Your flair for the dramatic will make you quite the center of attention, and you'll love things like acting and theater. You could, in fact, become quite egocentric and vain, if you don't keep yourself in check. Sure you can put on a show that everyone will want to see, but how many of them will stick around later to share something on a deeper level with you? That's really what you should be aiming for. Let your childlike approach to life help you draw in the honest, warmhearted people you love and deserve. There's a lot of fun to be had in this world, so grab the people who will enhance the good times, and spend all your extra time with them.

Venus sextile Mars

Building relationships

From romance to friendship, you'll have a knack for building strong relationships with people. And whether you're part of a couple or searching for that perfect person, you'll have the skills and the luck to make it all work out. You'll have an incredible energy surging through you this year, and if you direct it toward romance, you'll reap the rewards.Be as social as possible for the next 12 months -- get out on the town, go out on dates, have fun with your friends -- anything to keep that energy flowing into positive, exciting outlets. In fact, you'll have something of a flair for exciting and stimulating relationships, whether friendly or romantic, and you can bet those around you will have a hard time getting enough of you. You'll be strong-willed when necessary and more than willing to stand up for any issue or person who needs your support. Building and creating are key, whether that means building up relations or applying yourself to creative projects. All of this will only add to your magnetic appeal, and people just won't be able to help but be drawn to you. Make them happy and host many parties and get-togethers. Again, the more social you are, the more you'll enjoy your year.

Venus square Jupiter

Going to excess

There are so many things in this world that you want, how can you be expected to pick and choose? Once you find something you really like, how can you be expected to limit yourself to just one or even just a few? Hmmm. This may not be the wisest pattern to fall into, but you're going to have a hard time with any type of self-restraint during the coming year. If you want something, you're going to have it in spades.As you might guess, this may not be the best year for your wallet. It will be far to easy for you to overspend, as not only will you go to excess with the amount you're buying, you probably won't be satisfied with anything that isn't the most expensive product out there. Love could be a bit of a challenge now, as you'll have difficulties being satisfied. You'll have the urge to try out as much as possible, and that includes people. This won't be your best opportunity for any strong commitments. You'll also want to watch out for overeating and drinking too much. It's going to be hard for you to know when to stop if you're enjoying whatever activity you're doing. Try your best to practice self-control, but you may just want to accept that this is a time to enjoy life and not really the year to cut back.

Mars in Libra

The great mediator

Every situation, every argument, every friendly debate -- there's a middle ground to them all. And if anyone's going to find that middle ground this year, it'll be you. Your energy will be made of all that is balanced and fair. You will fight for what is right and good. The democratic process will be a focal point for you, and you will make sure that both or all sides get their voices heard.However, in your efforts to be fair, you'll want to be sure you don't end up compromising your own needs. Keeping others happy will be of the utmost importance to you, but that doesn't mean you need to give up all of your power in order to maintain a relationship. Sexually, you'll approach your lover from a mental perspective and their pleasure will be more important to your than your own. But, again, there's no need to compromise yourself. Whomever you're with should want your happiness just as much as their own. You may also have difficulties defending yourself if the need arises, and it won't be so much that you can't stand up for yourself, as there will be so many different ways to do it that you won't be able to make up your mind which direction to take. You want to avoid any unpleasantness, which makes confrontation difficult.

Jupiter in Taurus

Earthly wisdom

The world around you can offer up plenty of learning opportunities that you can use to improve your life. It will simply be up to you to uncover these and use them to your advantage these next 12 months. Nature, especially, can provide a wealth of knowledge. From the growth of the plants to the communication between animals, there's a lot for you to learn. One of the most valuable lessons you can learn this year will be to take pleasure in all the small things around you.It's time to unravel any cynical attitudes that may have been holding you back. Your life does not need to be any more complicated than you make it, and only you have the capabilities to make things easier for yourself. If possible, take responsibility for holding down the fort. If you're smart with your investments, you could create some extra time for yourself. Plus, notwithstanding your tendencies to go to excess with food and sex, you'll have a good grasp of the essentials of life, and your love and understanding of security will make you a solid rock that those close to you can build upon. Share your wisdom of creating this ideal life with others -- they may not heed your advice immediately, but you'll have at least planted the seed of knowledge.

Jupiter retrograde

Open Your Mind

For hundreds of years, people believed the world was flat. And then, in what was comparatively a blink of the eye, they were forced to change their views and accept that the earth was round. Don't be surprised if your beliefs go through a similarly drastic about-face, this year. You'll need to remain completely open-minded when it comes to the values of others because you never know when you might be completely stunned to discover that they could actually be right. This doesn't mean that you'll have to disregard the beliefs and faith you've worked so hard to develop over the years, but it does mean that there may be more to life than just what you understand at the beginning of the year. Travel as much as possible to open yourself up to new ways of thinking, and then share what you've learned. Talk with people you come across, and maybe even think of becoming a teacher. This will be one of those times where you may not even realize change is happening until much later. Just remember that, regardless of what you think or feel about the events and values around you, it's important to remain open to them -- they may just change your life!

Jupiter conjunct Uranus

A futuristic mind

One of the most amazing aspects of science fiction is that a certain portion of it somehow ends up being true years and years later. That's how your mind will be working in the coming months -- it'll just be so far out there that your ideas will seem like fiction, but wait a few years and suddenly everyone will realize just how right you were. Your mind will be working in hyperdrive, and it might be a good idea for you to write everything down so everyone else will have an easier time catching up later.Spend as much of your time traveling as possible, as new locations and cultures will enhance your imagination and bring even crazier ideas to the forefront. Living for the present may be difficult this year, so go ahead and let your mind wander into uncharted territory. Take advantage of your incredible technical savvy at work and wow your superiors with your brilliant solutions to age-old problems. Meanwhile, if you're looking for love, try to find someone who can share your vision of the future. Or, if you're already part of a happy couple, you should talk everything through with your partner so they'll understand what's going on in that head of yours.

Saturn in Pisces

Faith in the unknown

So much out there is unexplained, intangible and just not understood. And yet you'll be asked to put your faith in it, anyway. Scary? Yes. But doable? Probably. Your fears may hold you back for a while. The unknown is always a scary place to visit, but you'll be asked to live there this year. Irrational thoughts will rule your world, and you'll feel like you don't have enough control over the chaotic circumstances that take hold of your life. Sometimes you need to take a leap of faith and trust that things will work themselves out in the end.In response to this, you may have problems with drugs or other addictions. You could also develop relationship issues, and you may not feel comfortable devoting yourself to someone else or relating to others with true compassion. However, once you can accept that you have these fears and faults, you can work on improving them. At that point you will begin to build up faith again, and you'll be more likely to be able to develop a compassionate and unconditional love, as well as a more matured trust in the intangibles of life, such as the mystical and spiritual aspects.

Saturn retrograde

Back to the Drawing Board

The drawing board is where it's at this year, and that's where you should try to spend most of your time. You could turn into a planning machine if you give yourself half a chance. And these won't be what-to-do-on-Friday-night plans, but rather, what-to-do-with-the-rest-of-your-life plans. Keep in mind though, that the year is about plans, not so much about taking action. You'll have the rest of your life to figure out how to turn your ideas into reality, so, for the time being, you should just focus on coming up with those ideas.One of the problems you'll face -- and this would be especially true if you were to try to go big with your plans -- is that you'll feel inhibited by some sort of authority figures or societal rules. Whether your boss isn't in the mood to listen to your proposal, or you can't get a permit to open a store in your neighborhood, you'll start to feel like you're being blocked every step of the way. So relax a bit and follow the rules for now. The time will come soon enough when you'll know that your planning needs to turn into action.

Northnode in Aries

Your true individuality

The desire to discovering your true individuality will hold a strong power over you this year. You'll be looking to develop a freer, more accurate way to express yourself as a distinct entity, separate and unrelated to those around you. This may sound an awful lot like a teenager struggling to find themselves, and it is similar, but your actions and reactions in trying to find yourself will go much deeper than just understanding your place in society. You will attempt to walk away with a truer idea of who you are and where you're going by the time your next birthday rolls around.You are already familiar with your place in in society and in your more personal relationships. The path to your future will start when you step beyond that and attempt to familiarize yourself with who you are as an individual. You will seek out challenges in an effort to fulfill the independent energy within. This could include anything from pulling away from a comfortable partnership to heading off on your own with your career. You don't want to alienate others in your search for your identity, but you will need to head out on your own if you're going to succeed in following your life path this year.

Uranus in Taurus

Secure changes

You are heading into a unique situation in which you will have the power to make major change, but you'll be able to do so in a grounded and safe way. Progressive action can be scary and unpredictable, but you will manage to create a smooth balance between the radical ideas flowing through your mind and the processes needed to turn these ideas into reality. You will certainly see some major transformations occur in many aspects of your life, and possibly in aspects of the rest of the world as well.There is much wisdom to be gained from this world, both from nature and from history. Unlocking these secrets will be the key to keeping your originality and growth moving forward in a stable manner. Two of your major weaknesses this year could, ironically, be a fear of change and an impatience about upcoming transitions. Mixed in with your forward-thinking ways will be a stubborn steak, a part of you that just wants everything to remain the same. At the same time, you'll be giddy waiting for your plans to go into effect. If possible, try to find a happy medium. Your mental powers will be strong and stabling this year, so don't forget to use them on your own psyche as well.

Uranus trine Pluto

Adaptable to change

Wow, who could have guessed there was so much out there to learn? You knew there was a lot, but as this year progresses, you'll slowly begin to fathom just how broad our collective knowledge really is. And with your mind as open as it will be, you will jump on the bandwagon to learn as much as humanly possible while you can. Philosophy will also come to you in a new light. Where you once saw a jumbled mess of thoughts, you will now see enlightenment. You'll develop a new appreciation for what's been called the 'higher science.'A new understanding of your own consciousness will also blow you away. It will feel like there was an attic to your soul and the door was always locked, but somehow, this year, you found the key. And the effect will be jaw-dropping. There's so much about yourself that you probably didn't really understand or know about, but now you'll be ready to take your new insight and use it to improve your world. Change will become a necessity to you as you discover which of your traits and current choices could use a makeover. You will try to initiate it yourself, rather than waiting for someone or some event to come along that will force you to change. Fortunately, you'll adapt easily to any new development that comes your way.

Uranus sextile Neptune

Spiritual technology

Ever notice how so many of the greatest artists and writers got no credit for their work when it first came out? That's because they were too far ahead of their times -- sort of like you in the coming months. The exception being that you won't have quite as hard a time getting your ideas out (though it will still be a challenge). You'll have a wonderful openness to new thoughts and concepts, and you'll develop a clear style of communication that will help others see and understand your point of view. They may not agree at first, but they'll come around eventually.You will develop a lovely balance between science and spirituality this year. Technology will motivate you to turn to your spiritual side in an effort to understand all that's going on and why it's here. You might want to turn to less orthodox realms such as astrology, tarot or the occult to satisfy the unusual side of you. It will be your goal to push the boundaries of human knowledge farther out, and if anything can raise some eyebrows it will be going out of the mainstream for religious or spiritual beliefs. You, if no one else, will certainly develop a highly evolved understanding of the dynamics of human experience.

Neptune in Pisces

Altruistic motives

The truest compassion is not something that comes and goes depending on your moods or the circumstances, but rather, it's a state of being. It should be given out as unconditional love for all creatures, good and bad. The most real feelings of brotherhood and sisterhood will come to you this year when you are able to develop a genuine empathy for all creatures on earth. You will feel something of a craving to get out and help those in need as much as possible, and that's one craving you should certainly give in to. Volunteer at homeless shelters, children's organizations, hospitals, etc. -- anything that will leave you satisfied with the work you've done.Your spiritual connection will also become much stronger, and you'll feel an overwhelming desire to transcend the rational world and move more fully into your belief system. Again, feel free to give in to the desire. Let your dream world and your imagination guide you along the path to enlightenment. Just be sure you don't fall astray into the world of escapism. Though you might enjoy yourself there, you will not fully complete yourself until you leave the physical realm behind your entirely.

Neptune sextile Pluto

The cycle of life

The cycle of life says that something must die in order for more life to go on. This could be something traumatic like a mother dying in childbirth, but that's extremely rare compared to all the other little things that occur by the millions every day. A piece of rotten fruit in a field provides nutrients to animals passing by or the soil below it. A caterpillar turns into a butterfly. Even you getting rid of old clothes to make room for new ones falls under this category. Change and transformation are simply processes of life, and ones that we deal with every day.This year, however, you'll be more sensitive to the transformations that occur, and they'll become a part of who you are. It will likely be a very spiritual time for you, as you will begin to question all that goes on around you. Just what is the reason for our cyclical behavior? How can one concept apply to every aspect of life (e.g. for every action there is an opposite and equal reaction)? These questions and many others will plague you as you make a transition from simply accepting the world around you, to really seeing its complexities and wondering if a powerful being is in charge, or if everything just fell into place somehow, like a well-oiled machine.

Pluto in Capricorn

Societal transformation

Your mission for the year will be a total overhaul of all the outmoded forms of society that can no longer measure up or function as they're supposed to. Sound like a big job? It is. But you can start by just focusing on the structure of your own life and trying to transform that before you even attempt to tackle societal issues. One of the key areas you might want to look at improving, though, will be your social status. The higher you can raise your social standing, the more freedom you'll have to make more necessary changes later on.In fact, if you can increase your social status, you'll actually be on the path to breaking up some of society's most useless structures, which involve placing power in a small minority. Your goal is to work your way into that minority and try to break it up from the inside. Again, this is by no means a small task, and you should only focus on your own life this year. Maybe a promotion at work can help you reset some of your corporate structures, giving you practice for a bigger job later on. If you want to jump right in to freeing society from the power of the social elites, then see what kind of luck you can have in your own town. Volunteer for an elected official or get your own name on the ballot for the next election.

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