Solar Return

Mercury in Aries

As fast as thought

Patience is a virtue that you'll have a hard time learning this year. Your mind will be on fire, racing from one topic to the next, soaking as much up as it can before you get too bored. And get bored you will! At the same time, you'll be exceptionally bright, and when you do take a few moments to ponder some conundrum, you'll find you easily come up with a unique solution that blows everyone away. In fact, your quick-thinking wit could become your strongest asset these next 12 months -- if you can slow down long enough to let that happen.Though slowing your mind down won't be the easiest thing you can do, you'll want to pay attention to make it happen. Your reactions will be impulsive and argumentative if you don't take a moment to think about what was really just said and what your response will be. At the same time, you'll be incredibly persuasive, and you'll have the ability to win any argument because you'll be so quick to understand what the real issues are. But again, your impatience could hold you back, as you'll lose interest waiting for everyone else to catch up to your line of reasoning. Accept that others won't be as fast as you and use that to your advantage by getting ahead at work and impressing your superiors.

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 square Pluto

Crossing the line of obsession

Once you've decided something is important and worth your attention, woe to anyone who tries to change your direction or your mind. You'll become easily focused, to the point of obsession, on anything that manages to find a place in your brain. Whether this means solving a problem or convincing others to see something your way, you'll be absolutely relentless. Folks will just have to get out of your way to avoid being lost in the shuffle of that problem-solving machine you've got lodged in your head.If there has been a prickly point in your life about which you'd like to come to an understanding and possibly smooth out, this will be your year. You just won't let up until all the pieces have fallen into place -- and even then you'll still push around at them a bit to make sure nothing is loose. Through it all, the most important thing for you to remember will be to keep an open mind and remain tolerant of other people's thoughts about your actions and opinions. Just because you think it, doesn't necessarily make it so, and if you can't back down just a little, every now and then, you'll find that those you care most about will have a hard time being around you.

Venus in Pisces

A dreamy unification

A beautiful, friendly connection exists between you and everyone with whom you come into contact. Over the coming year, you will develop a great understanding of the depth to which love's power can and must penetrate into this world. You will be able to imagine all the ways in which feelings of unity can bring all people together under the guidance of the heart. And though it might be a challenging task, you will attempt to use your own sensitivities to the love of others to try to bring just that sort of unity to life.You will be a highly compassionate soul, and you will easily see the divine in everyone. However, if you go too far with this, you could over-idealize those you care most about, and at the risk of pushing them away. Your imaginative depth is incredible, and you should use it to put yourself in the shoes of others to see how your energies might be affecting them. This same imagination can also produce the dreamiest, most aesthetic artwork imaginable. You will practically be a vessel for bringing dreams and all their imagery and symbolism into reality. Enact the powers of your imagination properly, and your dreamy demeanor could attract whomever you desire.

Venus conjunct Neptune

Idealized love

Ah, the hopeless romantic within you has reared its beautiful, yet frustrating, head. You'll be so idealistic when it comes to romance this year that you may have a hard time meeting anyone who can fulfill your expectations. Instead, you'll over-romanticize all your relationships, seeing everything through rose-colored glasses and projecting unrealistic qualities onto your partner. For a while this will all feel wonderful, but then you won't be able to help getting upset when you discover it was all an illusion. If you're currently with someone, try not to be too hard on them -- you'll enjoy the moments where you think everything is perfectYour imagination will become strong and bright this year, filling your head with poetic images and romantic ideals -- and maybe even delusions of grandeur? More likely, though, you'll just be drawn to anything glamorous. You'll be fascinated by all the beautiful people of Hollywood, and you'll love everything to do with movies. With your imagination working as it is, you might even want to try your hand at a movie script yourself. Just try to make sure that in your attempts to lead your own glamorous lifestyle, you don't break the bank. That kind of living doesn't come cheap.

Venus sextile Pluto

Deep connections

There is no such thing as a shallow love for you. Everything you do for the next 12 months will be done at the absolute deepest level, and you won't have any patience for small talk or superficial acquaintances. Get to know people for who they really are on all levels, especially your partner (or someone who may soon be your partner), and you'll discover a whole new world of relationships. It is through this knowledge that you'll achieve understanding, and it's through understanding that you'll achieve acceptance. You'll find that the more you know and understand people, the harder it is for you to feel anything but true affection for them.You'll find this acceptance also draws you to people in need -- you'll want to help anyone you can. Channel your subconscious, creative energies, and you'll come up with unique and successful methods to assist anyone who needs it. By effectively communicating your most basic values, you'll also find that you're more likely to come into contact with those people with whom you can have the deepest connections. You can use this skill to avoid those shallow associations that will drive you crazy.

Mars in Pisces

Compassionate power

You are filled with a soft and compassionate energy. You will have the ability to see other people's weaknesses, but you'll be too empathetic to try to take advantage of them. Your methods of asserting yourself will be sensitive and thoughtful, and others may not even realize you've taken control of the situation. You, however, will know the truth. You'll move through the year with a quiet confidence and power that will help you get what you want, without doing so at the expense of others.Your sexual drive will feel scattered, but then you'll prefer a more mystical connection to another person than raw sexual energy. All of your being will be about living in a higher level. Take time to make sure you are completely clear about where you stand on things, but when you're certain, you'll have complete confidence in your convictions, and you'll be a silent force to be reckoned with. Your power will come from your heart, and therefore, you won't need the same level of aggression that others will to accomplish the same things. You will be able to easily balance your own needs and transcendence against the urges of others.

Mars conjunct Saturn

How to get things done

The stars are about to place you in the middle of your very own conundrum -- you'll have the drive to get what you want, but external (or internal) barriers could make that nearly impossible. Nearly impossible, but not completely. There's a lesson to be learned this year, and that's how to channel your aggressive energy into a productive, tangible result. This will be especially true in relationships, but all aspects of your life will suffer until you can tame your aggression and pay attention to all the details.Your instinct will be to rush into everything you put your mind to. But that will be a guaranteed failure almost every time. You must learn to slow down! Think everything through carefully, and then proceed slowly and with caution and discipline. Any relationship you're in, will be made more difficult by your hot and cold approach. If you want love to work, you're going to have to take some time to understand your needs and feelings, and then do the same for your partner. Your career will be a bit easier, but you're still going to have to deal with your desire to just get things done when what you really need to do is go over everything with a fine-toothed comb to make sure you didn't miss one thing.

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 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.

Jupiter sextile Saturn

Learning from each experience

Basically, your whole life is about personal growth. It's about taking what you've learned and expanding on that to make things better for the future. If ever there was a time for you to dive right in and get started on the plan to improve yourself and your future, this year is it. Theoretically, you should try identify every growth opportunity that comes before you, but in reality, every single experience is just that opportunity. Use this knowledge and it will help you bring a positive influence to any and all aspects of your life.It will be up to you to motivate yourself to open the doors that will bring you a better future, and fortunately, you'll have the skills to do just that. You'll have a grasp of the details you'll need to work through in order turn your dreams into reality. Your strong understanding of your place in society will be a major component in just how far you can go -- which will be quite far, if you put your mind to it. You will have the creative ability to imagine the best life possible, and you will be able to accept the responsibility of seeing that come to life. Ultimately, your power to see everything to completion will be your greatest strength and ally.

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.

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.

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.

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