JANUARY 2007 to FEBRUARY 2008

For Aquarians, the astrological transits of 2007, while probably not easy for relationships, nevertheless promise positive developments in other areas of your life, such as friendships and other associations you have with like-minded folk. Neptune is in the middle of its 13-year transit of Aquarius, possibly bringing you a sense of confusion in regard to your current purpose, while Saturn in Leo transits in opposition to your natal Sun, signaling a need to be aware of the more serious aspects of your commitments to others. Transit Saturn will oppose transit Neptune twice in 2007, on February 28th and again on June 25th, affecting Aquarians born in the middle portion of the sign. Remember, a Saturn/Neptune combination can not only test your dreams in the “real world”, but also dissolve unnecessary limits imposed by yourself or others.

The planet Pluto is nearing the end of its Sagittarius transit where it forms a favorable sextile aspect to your natal Sun. So far, this helpful transit should have coincided with major changes in the plans you have for the future. You may be in the process of updating your social network in order to reflect your new goals. In a very real way, you may also have found a strong sense of personal power in association with groups whose intent is in alignment with your own. In 2007, Aquarians born between February 14th and February 18th will be directly affected by Pluto’s influence.

Neptune continues its transit of Aquarius conjoining your natal Sun. Under this transit your sense of purpose may become much more sensitive to outer influences. This will leave you either inspired and more willing to explore the spiritual side of life, or it may make you confused regarding your life’s direction in the real world. For men whose birthday lies between February 6th and February 12th, Neptune conjoining your Sun can have you searching for a seemingly illusive goal that disappears upon awakening, yet ironically, these dreams can also bring an ultimate awareness of your interconnection with all life. For female Aquarians born in the same period, you can easily attract men fitting the description above, who may seem ideal to you in every way; only later may you come to find they promise a great deal more than they can deliver. While a truly spiritual man can appear in your life now, the key phrase for you now is, “…trust, yet verify”.

Uranus transiting in Pisces makes no major aspect to your Sun this year. Yet, with this transit, you Aquarians will be experiencing changes in your values that also influence your finances. For instance, you may suddenly need or want to master the latest technology to become more efficient in your career. You can now express more freedom in the way you earn your living and can now be successful pursuing self-employment, preferably something mentally exciting where you have to keep abreast of the new trends in your field. Avoid overextending yourself with money in late January, mid-May and October.

For the better part of 2007, Saturn will be in transiting opposition to your Sun which continues the serious tone so prevalent in your personal relationships lately. Either you or a partner, personal or business, may need to show more commitment and discipline to make your relationship more successful. In one way or another, you and your significant others will be tested by situations that call for a serious appraisal of joint purposes. Saturn can help you to clarify your goals and encourage you to work patiently together with them as a team. In these matters, you may need to adjust your ideals to fit the needs of reality; this will be especially true in late February and June when Saturn is in exact opposition to transit Neptune conjoining your natal Sun. The challenges of this period will definitely begin to change by September 2007, when Saturn enters the sign of Virgo. At this point, a good analysis of your financial portfolio, specifically investments and debts, will help keep your business running smoothly.

Transit Jupiter in Sagittarius will make a helpful sextile aspect to your natal Sun for the majority of the forecast year. Jupiter’s transit through the sign it rules gives you ample opportunities to expand you social network. Express your natural humanitarian tendencies by volunteering, or devote your good organizational skills to a cause in which you truly believe. On a more personal level, significant growth can come to you this year if you reach beyond your local horizons and target a wider international audience and/or clientele. Your friends too will be aspiring to improve their lot this year, and their enthusiasm is contagious. Make the most of this extroverted influence, for in December 2007, transit Jupiter will enter the sign of Capricorn. With Jupiter in Capricorn the emphasis will be on privacy and self-discipline; this transit will accentuate a deeper need for inner development and spiritual enrichment.

As your forecast year begins, transit Mercury, the planet of the mind, will be in your Sun sign of Aquarius. Here Mercury highlights your ability to formulate new ideas and easily communicate them to others in your personal sphere. Take some time to resolve what you would like to accomplish in 2007 and write down your goals. On February 2nd transit Mercury exits Aquarius and enters Pisces, turning retrograde in this sign on February 13th. On February 25th it will re-enters Aquarius, finally turning direct again on March 7th. This entire period presents you with a wonderful opportunity to review your personal finances and put them in order. This is not a good time for major purchases and new commitments, financial or otherwise. However, the Mercury retrograde energy does give you the chance to take care of any holes in your budget and become more resourceful with what you do have. Mars also transits Aquarius from February 25th through April 5th; during this period you are likely to be motivated to apply your extra energy towards physical fitness and exercise.

As you move into the spring, on March 17th transit Venus will enter Taurus creating a difficult square aspect to your natal Sun. You may feel you want to devote more time attending to practical tasks that must get done around your home. In fact, you absolutely must find something to focus on, as Venus in Taurus squares not only your Sun, but also Mars and Neptune in Aquarius and transit Saturn in Leo. In other words, until April 10th this energy of this Fixed T-Square will have you juggling the competing demands of partnership, home, and career, and you need to use all of your Aquarian inventiveness to handle these effectively! In any case, by mid-April the stress will pass and you will again be supported by aspects that favor more pleasurable matters. Two planets will now be forming wonderful sextile aspects to your natal Sun. Transit Mercury enters Aries on April 10th allowing you to express yourself with clearer intention, while Venus begins its transit of Gemini on April 11th giving you ample opportunity to explore your creativity.

While you could encounter some difficult communication with family members beginning April 27th (with transit Mercury in Taurus square your natal Sun), all will be well again by mid-May. On May 16th transit Mars enters Aries signaling a time for you to put a little adventure in your life. Try to get away for a short trip, or indulge yourself by learning something new. Supporting this trend toward learning and travel is transit Mercury in its home sign of Gemini between May 11 and May 28. You will need to put your Aquarian intellect to positive use now to avoid becoming a bundle of nerves!

As summer approaches there is a major line up of transiting planets in the fixed signs – all challenging your natal Sun. Transit Venus in Leo is in an opposition aspect to your Sun between June 5 and July 18, which can confront you with a partner’s need for greater attention. Transit Venus triggers the slow-moving Saturn in Leo, thus bringing up the issue of unavoidable responsibilities that must be addressed. Intelligent compromise and discussion is the solution to balancing your more detached approach to relating with the more emotional demands of others. Compounding this issue, on June 25th transit Mars enters Taurus, which can indicate activity in your home as well as the need for some home repairs! Be on the alert for stubborn attitudes on the part of yourself and other family members that may detract from your overall domestic harmony. Remember that when the fixed signs are involved, problems can simmer for a long time before they hit a crisis point!

On June 15th, transit Mercury in Cancer will turn retrograde, and your efficiency at work or with co-workers may be compromised. Try to delay signing important contracts, or purchasing work-related equipment; it will be better to wait until after Mercury turns direct on July 8th. Use this Mercury-Retrograde period to complete unfinished projects instead of starting anything new. Following Mercury’s retrograde, transit Venus will also turn retrograde (in Virgo) on July 27th. Initially you may not notice anything different, but beginning August 8 you will be evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of your significant partnerships. This is when Venus re-enters Leo by retrograde motion, thus focusing on the need for you to resolve any relationship issues you may have. Another possibility would be that someone temporarily withdraws from you to gain better perspective on why you are together in the first place. In either case, by September 5th when Venus turns direct again in Leo, you will be able to get a better perspective on these affairs.

Helping you to clarify your relationships this summer is transiting Mercury in Leo from August 4th to August 18th. Expect some feedback and discourse in partnerships, about what is working and what is not. In the midst of whatever situations may manifest now in your involvement with others, keep in mind that this is the time of year to have a bit of fun. Starting August 7th transit Mars in Gemini will form a trine to your Sun giving you the extra motivation you need to do something new and (for you Aquarians) exciting. Travel, even a romantic getaway, could be on your agenda as Mercury transits through Libra between September 5 and September 26. In addition to a trip, this time period also favors learning and higher education, one of your favorite pastimes. It is during the month of September that transit Saturn finally moves out of its opposition aspect to your natal Sun. Once transit Saturn is in the sign of Virgo, the long-standing relationship issues you have been confronting for the past 2½ years will finally begin to move out of the picture.

The autumn season of your forecast year should find you focused on your career. Transit Mercury enters Scorpio on September 27th forming a challenging square aspect to your Sun. With this transit you will be able to draw upon the power of your Fixed-sign Sun to let everyone know that you have the talent and determination to get the job done right. Mercury will turn Stationary-Retrograde on October 11 which should enable you to re-work and finish old business. Transit Mercury will help you even more once Mercury turns Stationary-Direct in Libra on November 1. Once the most pressing of your career concerns are taken addressed, you can once again consider travel; the period between November 8 and December 4 especially favors trips connected with either business or pleasure as transit Venus in Libra at this time is forming a beautiful trine aspect to your natal Sun.

The best activities for you Aquarians during late autumn and into early winter will involve networking, dealing with groups of all kinds, and devising new plans for the future. December’s planetary pattern features an incredible line up of planets: Sun, Mercury, Jupiter, and Pluto all in Sagittarius – and forming lovely sextile aspects with your natal Sun! This stellium suggests that December is the month to integrate your exceptional creative and organizational powers and to participate in something that betters the world at large. This pattern presents you with some wonderful opportunities in these areas -- just be careful not to over-do or over-commit yourself!

You end your forecast year with these favorable transits propelling you into the New Year of 2008. As 2008 begins transit Venus in Sagittarius emphasizes your ability to find wider social acceptance and benefit through groups and organizations. Then, on January 1st, transit Mars (Retrograde) will enter Gemini where it forms a beautiful trine aspect with your natal Sun. This Mars energy favors any type of learning experience that blends the intellectual with the physical. Finally, as you celebrate your birthday in 2008, Mercury in your home sign of Aquarius enables you to effectively articulate yourself with flair and panache! Just remember to review and rework your best ideas for maximum effect. As transit Mercury turns Retrograde in your Sun sign (January 19th to February 19th) it marks quiet yet disciplined behind-the-scenes activity for many of you. Overall the year 2008 will be a quiet preparation for the exciting times ahead – you have wonderful happy things to anticipate in the year 2009 when transit Jupiter at last enters your Sun sign!