FEBRUARY 2007 to MARCH 2008

Some significant challenges, mixed with equally favorable opportunities, await you Pisceans in 2007. On the plus side, your urge for personal freedom and liberty is very strong, enabling you to steer your life in some unexpected new directions. However, you must also deal with changes in your career and general life direction that can be quite stressful for you.

The planet Pluto is currently nearing the completion of its 14-year stay in Sagittarius where it totally transformed how you manage your power, both your own and that of others. Since transiting Pluto in Sagittarius squares your natal Piscean Sun, you may have been feeling a strong need for authority in your career. This urge has perhaps led you to let go of a career path or job that no longer reflects the professional goals you have been struggling to manifest. Power problems with superiors have also created issues you may have faced with the course of this transit. These themes will culminate this year, especially for you Pisceans born between March 15th and March 21st. In January 2008, transit Pluto will enter the sign of Capricorn, where it will form a lovely sextile aspect to your natal Sun. With this placement will sprout some long awaited benefits, both financial and social, out of the seeds planted dur¬ing the years Pluto transited Sagittarius.

While transit Neptune in Aquarius makes no major aspect with your natal Sun, this placement nevertheless enables you to delve into the deep waters of your sub-conscious mind, meditation, and other spiritual pursuits. Those of you with birthdays between March 7th and March 13th will be most susceptible to these feelings, but all Pisceans will be influenced strongly during this forecast year.
The most powerful transit for you continues to be Uranus in your home sign, currently affecting those Piscean natives born between March 4th and March 10th. Under this extremely excitable and energetic transit you will most certainly feel the desire to redefine old ways of being to “shine” in a different manner. Additionally, you can experience your already sensitive nervous system going into hyper-drive, and you may find it somewhat difficult to relax at times. To best use this planet’s influence, find a way to direct this energy into a new projects that require a unique approach or perspective.

For most of 2007, while transiting Saturn is in the sign of Leo, it is making no major aspect with your Piscean Sun. However, for many of you this transit has meant extra responsibilities in attending to issues relating to health and work, or possibly in working through problems related to your co-workers. These exceptionally mundane affairs will begin to become more manageable and should clear up all together by the end of the summer. In September 2007 transit Saturn will move into the sign of Virgo for a 2-1/2 year stay. With this placement of Saturn you Pisces natives must become more aware of what is, and is not, working in your relationships with others. Partners may very well become more demanding of both your time and energy. The key to resolving these issues will be the clarification of mutual goals and realistic appraisals on how to achieve them. During this forecast year this will be especially those for you Pisceans born between February 23rd and March 2nd.

Transit Jupiter in Sagittarius has been forming a tense square aspect with your natal Pisces Sun since November 2006. Many additional career opportunities may currently be on your plate and you must choose exactly which one you want to pursue to avoid over-extending yourself. Yet Jupiter is so powerful in Sagittarius that there will be at least one exciting new chance for growth and self-development for you this forecast year, with the possibility of some travel being a nice fringe benefit! In December 2007, transit Jupiter will enter Capricorn creating a supportive sextile aspect with your natal Sun. Jupiter in Capricorn will be a time to be alert to benefits afforded to you by some of your more well-established and powerful friends. If you tackle your goals step-by-step, you’ll get there!

As your forecast year begins, transit Mercury will have just turned retrograde in your home sign of Pisces on February 13th. Compromised communications are a hallmark of this transit; watch what you do and what you say and avoid any formal commitments, particularly until February 26th when Mercury will retrograde back into Aquarius. Things will improve once transit Mercury turns direct in that sign on March 7th.

Mid-March is a very favorable period for you. First, Mercury will re-enter your Sun sign on March 18th and remain there through April 9th. This transit will give you an ability to notice details you may have overlooked over the last month. This is the time to consciously articulate your life resolutions for your current birthday year. Also, on March 17th, transit Venus in Taurus will begin a helpful sextile aspect to your Sun, enhancing your charisma through the way you communicate with others. These favorable aspects last through April 10th making this a productive time for you. However, for the balance of April the transits will take on a more challenging tenor.

This begins when Mars enters your Sun sign of Pisces on April 6th. While this can boost your energy level, if you are not careful it can also make you easily irritated when others are not moving as quickly and easily as you are. This tendency will be especially emphasized from April 11th through May 7th while Venus transits the sign of Gemini. This placement indicates the possibility of scattered focus if you have too many projects going at once. Remember, too, that transit Jupiter in Sagittarius (in square aspect with your natal Sun) also turns retrograde on April 6th. The dynamics of these planetary transits – which form a powerful T-Square with your natal Sun in the middle -- re-emphasize the need for you to slow down and concentrate on what is essential, and to balance the often conflicting demands of work and home.

Some of this tension is alleviated while transiting Venus is in the sign of Cancer between May 8 and June 4th. During this period you can begin to truly appreciate the approaching warm weather and spend more quality time with your children and pursing fulfilling hobbies. While you may be able to enjoy this energy, there is still a tendency for you to try to take on too much. Transit Mercury in Gemini (between May 11th and May 28th) creates another T-Square pattern involving your Sun and transit Jupiter in Sagittarius. This configuration can give you what is known as “the mutable dilemma” -- which translates generally as “too many interests, not enough time.” So you must choose wisely!

In June the planetary pattern once again swings toward finding what is what is pleasurable in life, and younger people may take on an added role in your life. Transit Mercury is now in Cancer, forming a beautiful trine aspect with your natal Sun between May 29th and August 3rd. Even when Mercury goes retrograde on June 15th it shouldn’t pose too much of a problem for you, as transit Mars in the sign of Taurus (between June 24 and August 6) enables you to deal with whatever life brings your way in a steady and consistent manner. Appreciating nature, long walks, or gardening are all activities you can enjoy with this planetary energy.

Mid-summer through early fall marks one of the most difficult periods in this forecast year. First, transit Venus will enter Virgo on July 14th where it forms a stressful opposition aspect with your natal Pisces Sun. With this transit you may feel there are issues with the quality of affection and appreciation you receive from others. You may need to re-evaluate your relationships and analyze how you and your partners are handling your resources. Money issues are likely to take on increased significance when transit Venus turns retrograde in Virgo on July 27th. Try to clarify and resolve your dissatisfaction before August 8th when transit Venus retrogrades back into the sign of Leo. This pressure will continue, especially while transit Mars is in the sign of Gemini between August 7th and September 27th. During this period you simply must remember not to take any unnecessary chances while driving! You will also need to restrain yourself from spending more than you can afford. During this period you are again dealing with the influence of a powerful and extremely stressful T-square pattern involving your natal Piscean Sun. The way to cope with this pattern will be to slow your pace and focus on one thing at a time.

Transit Mercury will enter Virgo on August 19th, where it will stay through September 4th. This transit once more indicates the critical involvement of partners in the curve balls life throws your way. Accept their constructive criticism and disregard the rest, for a serious time is now approaching in your life. On September 2nd, Saturn begins its 2-1/12 year transit of Virgo, and the reality of how well you are navigating your life path will become paramount. With this transit you will need to cope with others in your life asking you difficult questions about whether or not you are being as efficient or effective as possible in your affairs. Saturn is the Teacher of the zodiac, and you will need to focus on your personal desires and balance them with the needs of others, especially if you perceive that your relationships are placing additional burdens on your time and efforts.

This transit of Saturn marks an undeniably stressful change in your life, but by late September you will feel a shift toward more positive ener¬gies. Beginning September 27 your natal Pisces Sun will be trined by transit Mercury in Scorpio, and beginning September 28 by transit Mars in Cancer. Together these two planets form a beautiful Grand Trine con¬figuration with your Sun, which is especially beneficial for your educa¬tional progress and higher studies of any type. Foreign travel can also be satisfying, and vacation time now will do wonders to help you relax from the stress of increased responsibilities. Romance could also be in the air as transit Venus joins Saturn in Virgo form October 8th through November 7th, and this could actually be one of the most favorable peri¬ods of your entire forecast year!

Transit Mars will be retrograde in Cancer for 2-1/2 months starting November 16th. While Mars is in trine aspect with your Sun, during this period you may be able to benefit from the misguided actions of others. If you have children you are advised to pay special attention to what they are doing and dissuade them from taking needless risks in play or sport¬ing events. You should also consider delaying any home improvement projects, as complications could be costly.

Overall the mid- to late-autumn period promise favorable involve¬ment for you with another water Grand Trine forming with the re-entry on Venus in Scorpio. This placement aspects both your natal Pisces Sun and transit Mars in Cancer. For you Pisceans, this can be an exception¬ally creative transit – and it becomes an even more potent Kite configu¬ration with Jupiter’s ingress into Capricorn on December 18th! Then on December 19th transit Mercury also enters Capricorn. The focus of this energy lies in expressing your talent in some practical or achievement oriented manner. Activities within the context of groups, community or professional organizations, or with good friends will help with this expression of your creativity. The peak of this period will last from December 18th through December 29th so you will be able to look forward to a happy and sociable holiday season!

As you near the end of your forecast year, once again a transiting T-Square challenges the quiet patience of your Pisces Sun. Beginning December 30th both Venus in Sagittarius and Mars retrograde in Gemini will form difficult square aspects with your natal Sun. You may need to use extra self-restraint to curb an inner restlessness and nervousness which can make the little practical details of your life, especially on the homefront, seem overwhelming. This stress will reach a peak between January 18th and January 22nd as Venus conjuncts Pluto in the final ‘criti¬cal’ degree of Sagittarius – and both are in opposition to Mars! Make sure any changes you make during this period are not done in haste!!

Finally, on January 24th transit Venus will enter Capricorn. This is quickly followed on January 26th by Pluto’s long-awaited ingress into the sign of Capricorn. These transits – especially the highly significant change of signs for Pluto -- will favor productive work and high achieve¬ment by you Pisceans. As your forecast years ends both Jupiter and Pluto will each be forming supportive sextile aspects with your natal Sun. These transits, along with Saturn in Virgo testing you along the way, will almost demand that you join with others of a similar interests and pas¬sions to manifest shared ideals. While transit Jupiter in Capricorn will mark a happier year in 2008, transit Pluto will be providing opportunities for many years to come. As you celebrate your birthday you can be assured that the worst is indeed behind you, and by living up to your Saturn responsibilities, you will have many years of favorable planetary energy ahead!