Leo, Virgo & Libra Forecast ~~April, May & June 2018

Leo Horoscope - April to June 2018

Fortunately the month begins at the Easter holidays, because all I'm picking up from you right now Leo, is that all you want to get out there, holiday, explore and escape this humdrum. We're all feeling that in our own way though, as Mars meets up with Saturn, giving all that dull, routine, unimportant day to day stuff a focus it's never quite earned the right to.

Things are going to look up in the second week of the month though, whilst I can promise much fun or frivolity (to those of you who haven't already booked a flight to another continent) before the 7th, there will be an uplift in week too. Sure, the earthy meet ups of Venus and Mars with water Neptune may lack some of the adventure and excitement you seek, there will at least be the opportunity to feel inspired, more creative and connected to those who are important to you. Passions will run quite high at this time too, as physical escapism provides a rather decent comparative to the more explorative impulses you have been feeing.

Although, in fact the new Moon in Aries on 16th does indicate an amenable and opportune time to jet set. Responsibilities will take a back sea anyway, when Saturn begins a retrograde motion on 18th April and unless you really do have a lot of ties and responsibilities, why not get away for a while?

Your social life starts to look up too when Venus moves into Gemini from 24th April, perfect for those of you who have decided to escape your day to day lives, and pretty good still if you're staying put for the interminable.

The first week in May is infused with harmonious aspects, as the ground begins to warm up to the Spring (in the UK), the feel good factor is beginning to spread. If you need a wild night out, either of the first two May weekends are appropriate, but the second one particularly. As Mercury meets up with Uranus, the planet of revolution, genius, chaos and freedom, this is one of your last chances to really enjoy Uranus in yours fellow fire sign, Aries. (It will dip back for a few months from November 2018 also, if you do pass up this opportunity for a little hedonism.)

The new Moon in 15th May brings your work life into the spotlight. Are you fulfilling your dreams, do you even know what it is you really want to do with your life? For the last year the nodes have been in Leo, these are actually an imaginary mathematical point but they signify your soul direction in this life. When they join up with the position of your Sun they push you to thinking about what it is you want to achieve in this life. Sometimes it helps to know where the nodes were when you were born, if you want to get a better idea of this.

{If you would like me do a £20 report about where the nodes were when you were born and what this tells us about your soul purpose, contact me at: waxlobster@hotmail.com}

Alongside the New Moon, this is the day that Uranus officially moves into Taurus, promising to change how and what we value and possibly the entire monetary system as we know it over the next 7 years! To soften the blow, Mars moves into Aquarius, the sign ruled by Uranus, making sure we still have a dose of wildness in our lives for the next few months. Aquarius is your opposite sign, and with Mars here for the majority of the next 6 months, this is the beginning of period of relationship focus for Leos.

Single Leos will be meeting a lot of potential partners at this time, at first the people you meet will probably reflect qualities in yourself you need to work on. Whilst at the end of this period there is likely a happy ending for you, this will be a journey of learning and delving deeper into what it means to connect with a significant other. For those of you in relationships already, be prepared to go more deeply into the mechanisms of how you fit one another, and areas where you both need to learn to 'shake things up' a bit. There may have been a lull in recent months, the one thing about Aquarius is it's never boring; chaotic, unpredictable, hot/cold, overly analytical, but not dull. Mid-May marks the beginning of a very interesting Summer.

Some of the seriousness will be felt towards the end of the month, lifted for you by the Full Moon in Sagittarius on 29th May. This is another date for a bit of frivolity and fun, friendships are also in the spotlight with your ruling planet, the Sun, now sociable Gemini. You will meet a lot of interesting, people at this time.

June continues a sociable focus, you are still pondering whether you're in the right career, or working towards it, and the confusion will be notable around 6th & 7th June. If you are inclined towards meditation, you will this to be a particularly fruitful pursuit from 11th June, as the planet of thought and ideas, moves into emotional Cancer.

Around the 20th and for a few days before, love will be in the picture, whether because of somebody you have met, or due to a more romantic mood that's suddenly hit you I cannot say. What is clear is that you will be looking at what you really want in a relationship. Venus in Leo from the 13th June will make you feel more attractive and charismatic in general.

During the last week of the month, you will start to notice that charm and warmth are not quite enough however, that depth, and connection are the elements that bond people together. As Mars turns retrograde on 27th June, a period of delving deeper into all these areas is just beginning.

{if you would like me to do a report on how Mars in your relationship house will affect you this Summer, then I can do so for £20, contact: waxlobster@hotmail.com}

Virgo Horoscope - April to June 2018

I know a lot of Virgos don't really love this time of year, the start of Spring, the blossoms on the trees. The truth is, it's quite a messy season really, petals everywhere, random rain showers all the time, and all the extra light just showing up the grime and extra work that needs to be done.

This April though, with Venus moving into Taurus on the 1st, you're going to be feeling a bit more relaxed, in fact you may even be inclined to take a holiday somewhere and escape from it all for a while.

The times are changing, this is quite a big Spring & Summer astrologically speaking. Most people will be feeling the pressure at the beginning of April too, with Mars and Saturn causing a little chaos, forcing people to slow down, focus and do things more accurately. You don't mind this so much, you tend to be methodical anyway in fact as a romantic haze begins to take over mid-month, alongside the New Moon in Aries it's possible you'll find the unrealistic expectations set by others are a little irritating.

Another reason this is a big year for you, Virgo, is your ruling planet Chiron, finally moves out of Pisces. It's been in your opposite sign, your sign of relationship for 7 years now, and you're fully bored of having to grow and work on yourself and how you inter-relate with your partner. Good news, this period ends on 17th April (the bad news is there will be a re-visit from Chiron to Aries later in the year, just to make sure you really have thoroughly learned all you thought you had!)

{if you'd like a personal reading explaining how Chiron falls in your personal chart and what makes it the ruler of your sign – rather than Mercury – then I can do this for £20, contact me at: waxlobster@hotmail.com}

Chiron in Aries means that more people will be irritable and snappy, but also more sensitive with one another too. Violence and aggressive behaviour will become taboo and although this is no bad thing, as we know; things do tend to get a little worse, before they truly start to right themselves.

Towards the end of the month as Venus moves in Gemini, you will be feeling good about your career. Aesthetically things will be falling into place, communication will be upbeat and positive and you will be reaping the rewards of all your hard work a little more noticeably. You've worked hard so far this year, Saturn in Capricorn has made strong work ethics your form of entertainment on some level. You do enjoy getting lost in something with is predictable, methodical and works beautifully afterwards. Appreciation for the amount you do is often overlooked, so this positive energy is very much deserved.

The Full Moon in Scorpio on 30th April highlights communication and community. We've had to deal with Mercury retrograde for the first half of April, showing up flaws and delays in as many areas as it could. Now it's moving at full speed, any areas of misunderstanding whether personally or in a work sense, can be readdressed and will become quite obvious at this point of the month.

May begins quite smoothly with a neat flow, you will be able to get things done easily and feel quite content with everyday life. Although the pressure of so much activity in Capricorn, (the house in your chart which rules fun, sports, entertainment, recreation and creativity) is making you feel a need to make all of the activities in your life have a productive outcome, you are beginning to enjoy this.

On 15th April, after 7 years in Aries, Uranus; the planet of chaos, sparks of genius, revolution and change, moves into compatible Taurus. You may well start thinking about doing a course in something you've been interested in for a while, or even take on lessons in a new language. Some Virgos will get the urge to travel and explore the world, others will do their journeys in their studies, but this will be the beginning of a period of expansion, exploration and discovery on a level you hadn't predicted.

Enjoy! Follow your dreams! You have a tendency to talk yourself out of plans which are just for you, but look at this way, the richer you are in yourself; the more you have to offer others. Whether in terms of knowledge, experience, or just inner fulfilment, it is important to put your needs and desire first for a change!

Mars connecting with your ruling planet on 20th May could indicate some decisions in this area. Certainly you will feel a bit more celebratory on the 25th as Jupiter and Neptune meet up, as if to ensure you are aware of your dreams and ready to take the steps towards giving them more of a focus in your life.

The first week in June focusses on communications and whether or not you are giving your close relationship the time and care that they need. The answer may be, “No”. Certainly on the 7th June there is an indication of demands being made of your time and resources. You sometimes forget how needy other people can be, and how much time and attention they require.

When Mercury moves into your house of friendship on 12th June, you will feel more at ease to address this deficit, although the new Moon the following day will be demanding your work focus once more.

Appeasement is well starred however, Virgo, mid June shows good strong connections and warmth with others. For single Virgos this is the best time of Spring/early Summer for you to be out and about meeting new people. You'll feel more upbeat, sociable and fun-loving at this time. (13th to 23rd June)

Things do come back down to earth at the end of June. Duties are piling up and work demands are pressing, the bubble has burst for just a little while and as Mars begins a retrograde motion in Aquarius on 27th June this will be the backdrop of the Summer. Whether readdressing the feng shui in your home (or workplace), or simply making up for a less than perfect diet over the last few months, this is the beginning of an energetic 'Spring clean'.

Shalom~~ Waxy

Libra Horoscope - April to June 2018

Those of you born in early October are probably reading this reluctantly thinking, “what next?” I know it's been stressful week or so, for all of you in one way or another. Saturn in Capricorn is making itself known, stifling your congeniality and forcing you to look at issues with home, family and areas of your past that would be more easily ignored.

I'm afraid the first week of April, further presses on these point and if you can avoid people (and potentially confrontation) on 2nd April do so.

Things ease up after this point, sure Venus moving into Taurus on 7th April may not be quite so romantic as it being in your opposite sign but the need to 'take time out' is so important for you right now, this more introspective period has come at the right time.

When Mercury ends it's retrograde period on 15th the dust will slowly begin to settle. You've had a lot of memories, old unresolved issues coming up to the surface lately, I'm happy to say that you can rest and take a back seat for most of the second half of April.

Chiron in Aries from the 17th will start up a new level of learning, but only for those of you born from 23rd to 26th September.

{Do you want to know more about how Chiron in your opposite sign from now until 2027 will change your life? Contact me for a £20 Chiron reading at: waxlobster@hotmail.com }

Easy moments will follow for most Libras from the new Moon on 16th April, followed by your ruler Venus moving into compatible Gemini on 24th April. The downturn occurs when Mars and Pluto meet up on 26th of the month, people are going to be conflictive and aggressive on this Libra. I know how uncomfortable that can make you feel and so I'm giving you a headsup to avoid the more cantankerous, confrontative and lairy types if you want to keep things peaceful. The emphasis is on the area of your chart which deals with communication, so you could be dragged unwittingly into the crossfire if you don't know to avoid.

The full Moon in your house of resources on 30th will get you thinking about how much of yourself you share; both energetically and with your finances also.

You've been assessing your friendships in the back of your mind for the last year or so, looking at who really matters to you and vice-versa. This will become more evident to you around 3rd May, and it may turn out that you are closer to some people than you knew. It’s possible you will meet somebody at this time also, who makes quite a lasting, positive influence on your life. It could be a new friend, it could be a new love, stay open minded and socialise if you have chance. The first week of May looks very promising for you Libra and this will be a continuing energy in fact. As, on 13th May, you find yourself feeling more creatively inspired than you have for a while.

Uranus, the planet of chaos, change, revolution and inspiration will be moving into Taurus from the 15th, beginning a 7 year sojourn in an area of your chart which rules the deepest connections in life. Your intuition will start to be a more reliable guide now and your psychic ability will be enhanced going forwards.

From the 19th your ruling planet, Venus moves into the area of your life governing career, enhancing your creativity in the workplace. If you run your own business, or have considered doing so, this is a great time for a launch, revamp, rebrand, or visual campaign.

Creativity will continue to peak and the 25th May is going to have a hazy romantic type of energy. For those of you in relationships, practical long-term concerns can be discussed and shared. Single Libras will be looking for long-term too, rather than casual.

The 1st of June has a particularly positive slant to it, if you do meet somebody at this time Libra, expect it to be somebody different, who has experiences that fascinate and inspire you. A holiday romance is also well featured at this time and you will be inclined towards travel in June.

From 13th to 20th June you will experience quite a rollercoaster of emotions. This is a great time to plan an adventure, but even if you stay home, this be a very eventful week. So many areas of your chart are lit up at this time, a change in your life direction is very possible. You may decide to change jobs, move house, you may fall in love, or take up a new hobby. There are many options available but with Uranus in Taurus, and your intuition so much clearer now than it has been previously, you may feel like you are guided by a higher force in the decisions you make. Synchronicities will be more frequent too.

{if you would like a £20 reading, to explain how Uranus moving into Taurus will personally affect you for the coming 7 years, contact me at: waxlobster@hotmail.com }

After the Solstice on the morning of 21st your focus will be a little more studious and practical. Changes are best made prior to this point anyway, as Mars turning retrograde in Aquarius at the end of the month, marks the beginning of period of reconsidering your domestic finances, family matters and creative plans. With the Full Moon on 28th June, capitulating and highlighting points which will require your focus over the remainder of the Summer. It will be a more introspective Summer than usual, so enjoy the freedom that June will bring you beforehand.

Shalom~~ Waxy

How do you heal? Chiron in Astrology

An article I wrote about Chiron and added some edits in 2010.

It is still in dispute as to whether Chiron is an asteroid or planet. Since its discovery in 1977 much speculation has continued regarding its astrological significance and scientific categorisation. Whilst we are still on fairly new territory, 25 years later astrologers are now beginning to agree on the characteristics associated with this maverick.

Many of the references to Chiron being labelled the ‘Wounded Healer’ link to the mythology. Whilst they tie up most aptly to my own definitions, I don’t personally, subscribe to ancient wisdom since my own use of astrology is as a psychological, life enhancement tool. However to refer briefly to the mythology, Chiron was a Greek God who became severely wounded. This, along with immortally, caused him grave suffering. Despite his great distress he channelled his great empathy and experiences into healing and caring for others.

Moving back to the 21st century many astrologers have begun to believe Chiron may rule Virgo, shifting Mercury to the position of ‘co-ruler’. I am one of those who subscribes to this belief, let me tell you why.

Firstly the Virgo psychology is known to be organised, detail oriented and very concerned with health and cleanliness – to sum up a few key attributes. Virgos are also often criticised for being critical but in my own experience I would regard Virgo energy as mostly self-critical. It is if this desire for perfection within the self is not met & the personal imperfections, that are common to all humans, become unacceptable that the Virgo will begin to turn that criticism outwards.

Virgos are highly capable and extremely reliable individuals, however this striving for superhuman perfection seems to leave many with insecurities and feelings of insufficiency. Their self-esteem is directly related to proficiency and order, the Virgo also desires hygiene as a precursor to well being. Health is also extremely important to them and they are very aware (to coin a couple of clichés) that we ‘are what we eat’ and that a ‘healthy body equals a healthy mind’. Most Virgos are also extremely willing and able to help others, some of the best nurses and carers around are Virgos expressing a very healthy sense of duty and diligence.

Already there is an apparent relationship between the symbolic deep wounding suffered by Chiron and the psychological wounding of the Virgo seeking perfection. We can also see how this sensitivity can manifest as a desire to help and protect others. Many links can be found between Virgo and Chiron far too many, in my opinion, to be coincidence.

How are we likely to experience Chiron by transit?

When experiencing a difficult transit to our Natal Chiron position; much depends on the planet aspecting it and also how Chiron falls natally, regards both house & aspects. However, to summarise, Chiron emotions usually relate to a feeling of deep emptiness – what I refer to as ‘the Void’. This ‘Void’ seems to be felt most in the Solar Plexus (charka/energy centre located directly below the centre of the rib cage). Memories of our earliest feelings of inadequacies, failure and lack of acceptance from others are likely to surface. We may also feel that we wish to be alone and that circumstances or people are in some way victimising us. These emotions are very personal, so we may feel we are alone in having experienced them. Of course, this is untrue it is simply that such depth is less easy to discuss and so is frequently internalised.

Unlike other outer planets Chiron transits do not have to be heeded and it is not unusual for any adverse emotions to be ignored and buried deep down in our psyches. This is by no means healthy for the individual but the hectic lifestyles and degrees of stress being experienced by more and more people often take precedence over emotional cleansing.

Many people when undergoing holistic healing will suddenly find themselves in the throes of intense, emotional release – Chiron rules experiences such as these. Chiron is also linked with eating disorders, and corresponds to the Bach Flower Remedy: crab apple and in Tarot: The Heirophant.

So how do we integrate this information into our natal charts in order to better interpret the energy of Chiron?

In order to examine the affinity in your own chart between Virgo and Chiron
first look to which Sign Chiron falls in:
 

Chiron through the signs:

Chiron in Aries individuals.......

 1 Apr 1968 - 18 Oct 1968, 30 Jan 1969 - 28 May 1976, 13 Oct 1976 - 28 Mar 1977
…wish to experience immediate healing. When ill they feel trapped and ineffective and will take proactive steps to ensure good health, though they have a tendency to cut corners when it comes to taking preventative measures. Expression of healing will be direct, truthful and to the point. Their vulnerabilities will be related to self assertion & identity. They do not like to be ignored or forgotten, as it reminds them of their failure to be self confident. Once the fear of being overlooked is faced they will be able to pioneering in their endeavours to heal and support those around them.

Chiron in Taurus individuals.......

28 May 1976 - 13 Oct 1976, 28 May 1977 - 22 Jun 1983, 29 Nov 1983 - 11 Apr 1984
…will have a very down to earth attitude to their health. They won’t be quick to change their approaches but they will be quite consistent about any new attitudes they adopt. Expression of healing will be stable, supportive and tactile. They will feel vulnerable when faced with unexpected changes, unusual occurrences related to their physical body and when their need for physical contact has been neglected. They do not like to be confused or pushed into fast decision making and are likely to fear deadlines and pressure when given no chance for preparation.  Their greatest asset is their reliability and unfailing patience both in love and when their help in needed by a worthy cause.

Chiron in Gemini individuals.......

22 Jun 1983 - 29 Nov 1983, 11 Apr 1984 - 21 Jun 1988
…although they may be flighty and unpredictable at times, there is much resilience with Chiron in Gemini natives.  They will be adaptive in their approach to healing and are intuitively aware that the power of thought is intrinsically linked to both healing and maintenance of a healthy body.  Quick to learn new ideas, they make ideal consultants, as they are likely to have tried many approaches.  I believe Chiron is exalted in this sign, as by sharing and communicating weaknesses, people feel closer and hence; less vulnerable, alone and ‘wounded’.  Their most significant downfall can be a lack of patience for others who are more negative and set in their ways.

Chiron in Cancer individuals.......

29 May 1938 - 1 Oct 1940, 27 Dec 1940 - 16 Jun 1941, 21 Jun 1988 - 21 Jul 1991
…have a natural empathy for others. They are caring, sensitive and seem to have an in-built ability to read signs of distress and unhappiness in others.  Expressions of healing may be diverse and they love to retrieve old memories and emotional experiences, though can find it difficult to let go of the past at times.   Vulnerabilities often lie in the welfare of others close to them, especially members of the family. They hate to see somebody they care about in distress and will feel most upset at any time they cannot assist. Their weakness is their inability to separate others’ feelings from their own at times.

Chiron in Leo individuals.......

1 Oct 1940 - 27 Dec 1940, 16 Jun 1941 - 26 Jul 1943, 21 Jul 1991 - 3 Sept 1993
…want to be seen as adept and able and will often be proud if they have strong bodies and healthy youthful looks.  Whilst quite self focussed, they are also extremely loyal and generous and will endeavour to be at the beck and call of their loves ones.  With a flair for colour healing and natural charisma their indefatigable positivity can be very helpful and uplifting to those needing a boost to their spirits. Their vulnerabilities lie in being overlooked or unappreciated and if they are not tangibly thanked for their loyalty they may retreat. 

Chiron in Virgo individuals.......

26 Jul - 1943 - 18 Nov 1944, 24 Mar 1945 - 22 Jul 1945, 3 Sept 1993 - 9 Sept 1995
…can be identified by their systematic and orderly approach. They are calm and able in a crisis and can easily perform as well under pressure as at any other time. When Chiron falls in Virgo, the energy is likely to be acknowledged, expressed and subsequently used in a positive manner. As Virgos already have natural tendencies to be purgative and wish to be clean throughout the mind, body & soul it seems Chiron has always been their natural ruler. Vulnerabilities for Chiron in Virgo involve being ineffective in their service to humankind. Their wish is to be there for others and if they are in some way unable to be so, disappointment will be deep. They also fear any form of uncleanliness or disorder, they are effective in many areas of healthcare and usually have great retentive knowledge and a calm demeanour.

Chiron in Libra individuals.......

22 Jul 1945 - 10 Nov 1946, 9 Sept 1995 - 29 Dec 1996, 4 Apr 1997 - 3 Sept 1997
care deeply for others, they want their health to be balanced and to have a glowing complexion. They tend to be very congenial and sympathetic to those in need and are happy to go out of their way for another, though they don’t have an instinct as to how would be the best form of assistance. Expressions of healing will be loving and warm, though they may be a little over sensitive and self preservative in a crisis. Their Vulnerabilities are mostly aesthetic, they want to be beautiful and anything that interferes negatively with their appearance or affectionate congeniality will upset their balance.

Chiron in Scorpio individuals.......

10 Nov 1946 - 28 Nov 1948, 29 Dec 1996 - 4 Apr 1997, 3 Sept 1997 - 7 Jan 1999,

1 Jun 1999 - 22 Sept 1999
…are intuitive and secretive about their fears. In regards their health they tend to suffer from suppressing their emotions the most and while they can become great spiritual healers, they need to first work on the inner self. Expression of healing with be via mediumship, intuition or through some form of deep meditation. They need depth and feelings to be able to perform well and so are good at assisting with emotional distress and grief. Vulnerabilities relate to a fear of death and destruction by unseen forces. Since they have such a connection with the spirit world, they are very aware of the troubles which can be encountered from that quarter.

Chiron in Sagittarius individuals.......

28 Nov 1948 - 9 Feb 1951, 18 Jun 1951 - 8 Nov 1951, 7 Jan 1999 - 1 Jun 1999,

 22 Sept 1999 - 11 Dec 2001
…are warm and outgoing. Whilst difficult to pin down, they are well able to lift the mood of those near them and tend to display a warm vivacity. Expression of healing with be through; warmth and humour.  Although they have a tendency to become uncomfortable with serious illness, they are great emotional supporters due to their exuberant optimism. They dislike criticism, boredom and demands being placed upon them and will respond defensively in these sorts of situations.  For them laughter is the best medicine and most will shy away from self-analysis and prefer nobody to know if they are suffering.

Chiron in Capricorn individuals.......

9 Feb 1951 - 18 Jun 1951, 8 Nov 1951 - 27 Jan 1955, 11 Dec 2001 - 21 Feb 2005
...are very serious about health matters. They tend to be quite focussed and conscientious in their attitude to healthcare.  The downside is this is they may be prone to worrying, which can cause bodily stress.  Expression of healing will be traditional and they prefer to follow protocol and statistically proven methods. Vulnerabilities lies in the unknown and whatever is beyond their control, excessive emotional outbursts will also make them uncomfortable.  Around sickness they can be remarkably calm and provide stability; however they their own illnesses may be regarded almost as failure. 

Chiron in Aquarius individuals.......

27 Jan 1955 - 26 Mar 1960, 19 Aug 1960 - 21 Jan 1961, 21 Feb 2005 - 1 Aug 2005
…don’t tend to be preoccupied with thoughts of healing and illness. They are more concerned with any lack of self-expression and individuality. Expression of healing is intellectual and they are open to new ideas and have an affinity towards holistic methods.  They fear limitation, inhibitions and for choices to be taken away from them, so will endeavour to maintain good health and believe in prevention not cure. They don’t rely on others and neither do they expect others to rely on them. They are however, altruistic and insightful so at times their intuition and ability to see the bigger picture can be most useful.

Chiron in Pisces individuals.......

26 Mar 1960 - 19 Aug 1960, 21 Jan 1961 - 1 Apr 1968
… have an otherworldly outlook on all things related to health, they also see that anything is possible and so gravitate towards alternative therapies, spiritual healing and meditation. Expression of healing is very giving, caring and concerned. However, due to their deep sensitive caring nature they will feel the pain of others at times, sometimes even unconsciously. Vulnerabilities lie in their inability to relate to the physical world. They fear real life issues at times and although they are in touch with their emotions, escapist tendencies often surface.  To avoid the depths of despair they feel when troubled and may be a little too willing to try new ventures/remedies. 

Forecast; Jan-March 2018 for Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio

Leo Sun (also applies to Leo Rising)
January to March 2018 –

Leo is the only sign whose ruling planet is predictably in the same part of the sky every year. Solar ruled as you are, there is a level of predictability to which parts of your life are highlighted from month to month. Perhaps that adds to the sense of self Leos are so famous for?

The year begins, as always with the Sun in Capricorn, moving through your 8th House, an introspective house by all accounts. (Please note this is written from the perspective of Sun in Leo but is unlikely to reflect the houses in your own personal chart).

There is however a great desire to be socialising and communicating with as many people as Jupiter and Mars; fellow fire ruling planets, meet up in your 3rd House which also connects to your local environment, neighbourhood and imaginative pursuits.

The new Moon on 19th January re-emphasises the 8th house focus however and energies will be re-directed towards passions and what we share with others. Whilst the 8th relates to resources and finances it is inextricable linked to ‘the other’ and how integrating our lives with people affects us on all levels, not just physically but energetically. Do the closest people in your life add to your energy, or do they sap it at times?

Right after the new Moon the Sun will move into your 7th House of partnerships, joining Juno which is also present in Aquarius until the end of February. If single you will be thinking about meeting a partner, it’s a lull at this time of year for Leos. Most of you are built for the Summer and a more social sphere, so this is the time of year when you want to find a mate and be more laid back and conservative. Do note though that the Lunar Eclipse on 31st January will fall in your own sign and major compromise may be required in order to achieve what you wish. Leos born around 1-5th August will feel this the most, as it is a full eclipse at 11º and will signify ‘endings’ in the area of your life it touches.

The partial solar eclipse on 15th February casts a shadow over Valentine’s day and gregarious gestures may not feel so appropriate and tensions in personal relationships become more apparent. It’s a learning curve for you at the moment as the transiting nodes through your sign urge you to take a deeper look at yourself, who you are, how you interact and what your life goals actually are. For Leos, often, a positive take on life is enough to manifest a happy enough existence, but nodes mean eclipses and these always force change upon us for better or for worse (in the short term, in the longer term change is always necessary and for good).

Saturn’s recent shift into Capricorn brings the day to day concerns of how you are organising yourself, your life, your health and your home. These rudimentary concerns generally belong to the domain of Virgo but as your adjacent sign many Leos will have Virgo affiliations and are well suited to this 2.5 year period of Saturn’s passage through the solar 6th House. It’s a time when hard work will pay off, and exercise regimes will have a notable effect.

For the later Leos the ending of Uranus’ transit through Aries will be notable, as it sends your Sun a harmonious burst of creative activity. Later born Leos will already have felt this throughout 2017 and most likely welcome the increased creativity and spontaneity that Uranus adds to the mix. Come May the chaotic planet will be floating through your career house, where it is not so comfortable, so make the most of your frivolous inclinations during this time.

The full Moon on 2nd March will bring to the fore that which you own and are responsible, considerations of that which is yours and that which is another’s will be a focal point in March as the New Moon the 17th March will fall close to Chiron in Pisces. A lot of us seek comfort in others as a way to not look at ourselves or have to think of life as a personal journey. Sometimes we end up surrounded by people who don’t resonate with us, simply as a preferred alternative to loneliness. There is a sense of having to weigh up who and what in your life is actually working for you at this time. I sense that 2018 has begun with an unusually serious tone for many of you but any time spend looking at who you really are will be so healthy in the long run.

March is also a good time to physically de-clutter your life. Throw out anything you no longer need or use, have a spring clean, start afresh. This year is a time of change but so long as you look after your basic needs the changes can be fabulous!
{if you would like to know where the Lunar Eclipse in Leo falls in your chart then email me at: waxlobster@hotmail.com}

Virgo Sun (also applies to Virgo Rising)
January to March 2018 –

The year begins with a lovely meeting between energising planets Mars and Jupiter, moving together through your solar 3rd house of communication (do note that the houses in your personal chart will mostly likely be different). This helps you begin the idea with ideas and inspiration, shortly followed by a week featuring the Sun and Venus being tracked by Saturn in Capricorn. Saturn moved into its 'home' sign of Capricorn in late December and will remain in situ for around 2.5 years, which will actually work very well for Virgos.

With Capricorn being a fellow earth sign, you will benefit from the trine from Saturn which will affect you at different times, depending upon when you were born. Those Virgos who were born in August will feel this support Saturn energy between now and the end of March. Saturn is the taskmaster; and celebrates commitment, constructive planning and hard work. Effectively, using Capricorn as your solar 5th House, we are looking at areas of creativity and that connected with performance, drama, dance, children and all forms of expressive of art. Saturn here will show you how to have discipline and practise can have a freeing impact upon these kinds of pursuits.

Later Virgos will be feeling less supported as Chiron, your ruling planet opposes the position of your Sun. Those born between 17th-22nd September in particular will be aware of this year (and the last 6 months of 2017) being quite a learning curve. Whilst Chiron your ruler is about healing, understanding vulnerability and reaching out to others with passion. It also does give a feeling of isolation and a keen empathy for others' suffering, whether on a small scale, or on a much larger one. The positive upside is that Virgos are often drawn to 'make a difference' and direct their work towards the betterment of mankind. Late Virgos will be considering how to integrate this kind of empathic consciousness into their daily lives at this time, most likely as a result of recognising some of their own personal sorrows.

Key dates throughout this period are 14th and 26th January, 7th February & 4th March, all dates highlighing a cycle between Venus and Chiron and bring ideas for how to bring kindness and healing to others.

There will be a full lunar eclipse on 31st January in Leo, the solar 12th House. This could bring interesting dreams, and memories of childhood. It would be helpful to meditate on anything which comes up at this time, the 12th house is concerned with the unconscious mind and can give clues as to what deep programming may be holding us back and blocking our progress in life. Eclipses are about endings, so awareness could be helpful, as otherwise changes could be very unexpected at this time.

The Partial solar eclipse on 15th February will bring domestic concerns to the fore. This is a good time to rearrange furniture, organise finances or begin a new health regime. The 6th House correlates naturally to Virgo and so this Aquarius New Moon is always a good time for Virgos, and the beginning of the Chinese New year also.

The Full Moon on 2nd March will bring a peak of productivity, as it will be in your own sign of Virgo. Fall at 10 degrees those born around 3rd September will be affected most, but use the energy to finish projects and make the most of the energy burst. Mercury will move into retrograde motion on 23rd March so these 3 weeks at the start of the month will be the most productive of the period for Virgos.

Furthermore, the new Moon on 17th March falling in the house of partnerships will start to put the emphasis more firmly upon the 'other'. Those closest to you may have wishes to state at this point, as the sign most likely to be of service to others, you do have the tendency to be very receptive to the wishes and needs of those close to you. Unlike Pisces, your opposite sign, you will do so wordlessly and gracefully for a while until it becomes too much. Again, late Virgos are more likely to be prone to this cycle at this time with Chiron in opposition to your Sun currently and with this new Moon falling very close to this point. It's okay to state you *own* wishes from time to time Virgo. There will be many people feeling vulnerable at this time and potentially asking for your help, try not to give more than you have.

Remember that Saturn in Capricorn is the beginning of a supportive, productive and very strong time for Virgos and whilst this year won't necessarily be smooth sailing, you will feel grounded, capable and equipped to deal with anything that is thrown at you during this time.

{if you'd like to know where Saturn falls in your personal chart and when it will be trine your own Sun position email me at: waxlobster@hotmail.com}



Libra Sun (also applies to Libra Rising)
January to March 2018 –

2018 begins with Venus in Capricorn, and forming a nice conjunction to the Sun in the first few days. This is a nice, harmonious connection in your house of home Libra. (I refer to your solar 4th House, but this may differ in your personal chart).

Saturn recently moved into Capricorn to begin it's 2.5 year visit and whilst the early born Libras may have felt the tension of a difficult angle from Saturn in Capricorn to your own Sun position, there is a natural understanding between Libra and Saturn. Since Saturn is exalted (perform best) in Libra, it can add a sense of clarity and structure to your Sun, which at times can be a known as 'indecisive' and is certainly prone to over-adapting to its surroundings at times.

Capricorn is your solar 4th House and his deals with all things home and family, including how and where you live, your relationship with your family, the type of upbringing you have had and, to some extent, even genetics. So, expect there to be serious considerations around where you live, whether this is financially viable, and purchasing your own property at this time. With Mars & Jupiter in your 2nd House, finances feel unusually robust, despite so many being out of pocket, from having literally 'bought into' the commercialism of December.

The new Moon at the end of Capriorn on 19th January takes place very close to Venus, which has just moved into Aquarius and despite the square to the chaotic planet; Uranus, this is a great time to begin something new, fulfilling and creative. Anything begun on a new Moon is more likely to stand the test of time and since there is still a focus upon home, perhaps a dream board of how, where, and when you would like to change residence could have a powerful manifesting impact.

Venus will remain in Aquarius until 11th February, encouraging a creative, fun and frivolous side to life. Those feeling the Saturn square to their Suns will still be aware of the pressures of having to work extra hard to stay afloat and successful at this time. Mid-later born Libras will be feeling a bit more fun-loving at this time. Late Libras will be experiencing the last of Uranus (ruler of Aquarius, change, chaos, invention) opposing their Suns and this can be both unnerving and exciting. It's a once in a lifetime experience though Libra, so embrace it. Not everything should be predictable or controlled and the best ideas nearly always come from 'out of nowhere'.

This year's first eclipse takes place on 31st January and will be in Leo, reigning in some changes to your social circle. Your solar 11th House is concerned with community and ecological issues, but also friendships and like-minded groups. Since Eclipses to bring 'endings' there could be some notable changes at this time, perhaps by the end of the Summer you will find that your social life has changed altogether. Try not to resist changes, they are there to help us evolve.

Venus in more romantic Pisces from 11th February may feel a little insipid but it's an imaginative time also. Shortly followed by a partial Solar Eclipse on 15th February, this could actually turn out to be quite a romantic time for many Libras. Whilst Aquarius can be deemed as one of the 'colder' signs of the zodiac, for Libra Sun it rules short term romances. Not to say that they remain short-term but this house is about the beginning of relationships when they are just beginning. Single Libras should get out and about on the weekend following this full moon, settled Libras, you have an excuse to be your most schmaltzy and cheesy, something your sign is known for doing best!

A lot of Libras have had a tough run of late with Pluto squaring the Sun and forcing some difficult personal changes upon you. Throughout 2018 those who will be affected will be those born from the 11th to 15th October, those born earlier will already relate to what I'm talking about (although this transit could have ocurred up to 7 years ago for the very early Libras). Depending upon whereabouts in your personal chart Pluto has been, you will have had to let go and probably experience some notable losses and personal changes to your life as a result. The key with this is to recognise that change is inevitable and that the winding, twisting path of life brings us things that we may not welcome but leaves us as stronger, more powerful individuals if we allow ourselves to be grateful rather than resentful when things don't go as planned.

The final new Moon of the winter will be on 17th March and falls in Pisces. This area of the chart is connected with day to day issues but this is a great time to look at starting a new health regime, rearranging ones home, or generally having a spring clean to better enhance personal energy. In fact a lot of March will be about refining and purity ones' self and life, as Venus in the solar 6th House from 11th March will shine a light on all that would usually be associated with Virgo and health. If you take care of yourself in March, Libra, you will have a whole lot more energy to expend when it comes to the Summer months.

{to learn more about how Saturn, Uranus and Pluto are affecting you throughout 2018 contact me at: waxlobster@hotmail.com}




Scorpio Sun (also applies to Scorpio Rising)
January to March 2018 –

In October 2017 uplifting Jupiter entered Scorpio and you've been feeling the benefits ever since. Those born within the first half of the sign in particular, will already have had the planet of luck, fortune, expansion and academic success touching on your natal Sun and giving you an energy boost and optimist that had been sadly lacking for a while.

The year begans with energetic Mars also in Scorpio and sailing through happily alongside Jupiter, meeting up as they did on 7th January. Mars remains in Scorpio until the 27th January (and Jupiter until September 2018) so you will feel a little more vibrant than you usually would during January.

With Saturn now in Capricorn, since its entry in late December, you will have a serious, focussed mindset (writing as I am from the perspective of Sun in Scorpio, do note that your personal chart will likely feature different house emphases). Capricorn is the 3rd solar House and deals with communication, ability to disseminate information, it rules the media and your neighbourhood also. Saturn will bring a serious tone to your thoughts and plans and, since it remains here for 2.5 years, this would be a great time for any of you aspiring writers out there to get started. The thing with Saturn is, it helps to maintain a steady, constructive flow of energy, so if you do begin something based upon Saturn in your 3rd you are far more likely to follow through and finish it.

Scorpio whilst a fixed sign, is not known for its patience; often ahead of the game in terms of awareness intuition, you are frequently more aware of others' motivations and thoughts, sometimes before they are themselves. This ability is often under-used but the new Moon on 17th January is bidding you to look at how you can integrate this ability into your world more effectively.

The following Lunar Eclipse on 31st January will fall in Leo, the sign which for you is connected with career and your standing in the world. Perhaps by better utilising your ability to psychologically understand not only other people, but the framework of the world around us, you could use this eclipse to further your stance career-wise?

Certainly Eclipses bring change and often endings, so areas of your work, or even your parenting (as social standing applies equally to how our children view us) could be adapted and refined at this time, to greater success.

With Jupiter in your sign most changes will be in your favour this year Scorpio, use it to your advantage, plan what you really want to experience in your life and take steps towards to creating that.

Through the first half of February; Mercury and Venus moving hand in hand through Aquarius brings harmony to your home life. Creative changes and warm interactions are well supported, if you'd like to refurbish or beautify your surroundings ideas will be plentiful and finances should be available also, as Venus puts a positive spin on finances in general. Get your paintbrush out, even for a little art therapy, if not to brighten up your environment.

Single Scorpios will find that romance is on the cards for them from 11th February with Venus moving into Pisces, your solar house of romance. Use the weekend following which features a new Moon and partial eclipse, to socialise, house parties hosted by yourself or others, will be particularly fruitful in this regard. The new Moon in Aquarius falls in the 4th House, so an introduction by family or in a residence is likely for those looking to meet somebody. Settled Scorpios, equally can enjoy the romantic haze from the comfort of your own homes. It's good to set an intention with a New Moon and so a little cleansing ritual using white sage, and a nod to basic feng shui, will enhance the efficacy of any energy you send out into the ether.

March continues to be an excellent time for Scorpios looking for love and in general an expressive time where joining a dance class, or learning a musical instrument will be particularly enjoyable. For those who are already creatively advance, do find the time to express this. Neptune in the house of performing arts is very encouraging for Scorpio musicians and dancers, even film makers and actors can benefit from the creatively inspiring Neptune in such a support position.

Those born in mid-Scorpio will be feeling a lovely trine from Neptune this year and it will increase your intuitive capabilities also. If you are beginning a new creative pursuit, you could use the new Moon in Pisces on 17th March to make it a very positive new beginning. Although this New Moon meets up with the wounded healer Chiron and may feel quite emotional, this could add a greater depth to anything you begin.

Mercury will be moving into retrograde motion on 23 March, so this will actually help you to revise and refine anything you begin learning earlier in the month.

{If you'd like to know more about how to utilise your creativity at this time you can contact me at: waxlobster@hotmail.com}

Lunar Eclipse 16th September ~~ love your vulnerabilities~~ 24° Pisces

This lunar eclipse is the final of the season and is exact on Friday 16^th September at 8:05pm in the UK at 24’19 Pisces.

It will be visible from the UK, and reaches its closest point at 19:54.  However, this is a penumbral lunar eclipse; meaning the earth’s shadow falls on only a small portion of the Moon and so the change in light will be barely noticeable.

Although only a partial and therefore less potent eclipse; astrologically we have quite a powerful and emotional chart, with the Moon in Pisces sat next to Chiron the wounded healer.  Whilst Chiron is only regarded astronomically as an asteroid, it has a very powerful affect in an astrological chart.

I regard Chiron to be the ruler of Virgo as it correlates with the perfectionist, hygienic and self-deprecating traits of the sign; along with showing the triumphs of conscientiousness, kindness, service to others and innate patience which come from the taking ones owns own needs out of the equation. 

Where Chiron falls in a chart will tell you a lot about your deepest vulnerabilities and fears and I will always look to this area of the chart to understand how best to empathise and understand somebody’s true needs.  By connecting with somebody’s Chiron, you will be able to develop a truly deep bond, so long as your intentions are entirely genuine. 

Chiron is exalted in Gemini, as by expressing and sharing your wounds you can connect with others on a deep level and encourage them to share their own.  Chiron is connected with anorexia, OCD and self-purging kinds of behaviours when at its most difficult and suppressed positions.  Facing the fear of others’ judgement and acknowledging your weaknesses in this area is where this energy triumphs into connectivity, and healing begins.  Hence, many of the best healers, carers, nurses and nurturers have a strong Chiron position and have learned how to recognise the wounds in others, by understanding and having already integrated these within themselves.  We’ve all heard that the best counsellors are those with personal expertise in the applicable area. 

The main focus of this lunar eclipse is upon accepting ourselves, acknowledging our deepest fears and in turn being sensitive to those of others.  With Mars closely square the Moon-Chiron eclipse point, there may be fallouts and disagreements triggering these weak spots.  For those of you who find yourselves in an argument with somebody you care about around this time, do try to breathe, step back and recognise that many of us become angry when we at our most scared.  By looking at the source of behaviour, rather than reacting the behaviour itself we have the opportunity to become closer and create a bridge between those who may have formed chasms of self-preservation.

As always the key to the best possible outcome is to consider, “what would love do now.”  When in an ego state the tendency is to defend one’s position and fight to win an argument, or cover up a part of the self that we fear others seeing.  Love on the other hand has nothing to hide, and knows that where it exists then more love will manifest.  We always end up a reflection of what we project, and this isn’t only the case on a conscious level, but on all levels of energy.  Spending time chanting mantras every day will eventually re-programme the subconscious into positive patterns, but this needs to be corroborated with good intent at other times too.  It is not what we say to others, it is what we think to others that matters the most.

Words can help and with Chiron they can create a form of connection between people which breaks down the most inpenetrable barriers, but sending love is just as powerful, often more so.

Is there anybody in your life who you feel anger for?  Are you seething, or festering an energy which has the effect of draining your core spirit?  Is there an impasse which causes you distress or upset?  Are you holding on to a scenario from the past and replaying it in your mind?

I read an article this week about how the neurons in the brain work as muscles and become stronger and more able to perform wherever they are exercised the most.  Which areas of thought do you over-emphasise?  Do these thoughts serve you and help you create the next stage of the life you wish for, or do they hold you back and reinforce a negative view? 

We can re-programme anything we wish if we believe so.  Amends can be made with any person we want, there are no boundaries, only those which we create for ourselves.  Sometimes those which have been created for us by others in our childhood and we have replayed through habit, rather than choice.  Chiron often reflects early programming which has been passed by parents and peers to us through our formative years.  Often those who fear ‘ending up like their parents’ are the ones who end up exactly as their parents. 

The key is choice.  We cannot change our wounds, we cannot discount our vulnerabilities but we can turn them into strengths and connectivity.  We can look at our own defensive, or angry, or subversive responses to weakness and recognise these same mechanisms in those around us.

Chiron is the key; the key to understanding that we all suffer the same wounds, the same fears but we are also all capable of expressing the same love. 

If you’d like me to have a look at how Chiron functions in your chart and which areas this eclipse will emphasise in your life, then contact me at: waxlobster@hotmail.com and I can provide a reading by email, skype or in person for just £20.

With love and connectivity~~~~~ x

New Moon eclipse at 9’21° Virgo - Thursday 1st September

This Autumn’s lunar eclipse takes place at 10:03am on Thursday 1st September (time accurate in the UK). This is a very intense configuration occurring at 9’21° Virgo, closely squaring Saturn at 10’04° Sagittarius and opposing Neptune at 10’39° Pisces.

In fact it is one of the most auspicious astrological events of the year; capitulating the background feature of Saturn square Neptune which has been causing confusion, chaos and political unrest in so many parts of the world recently.

This area of the mutable signs (which are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius & Pisces) has been under the spotlight considerably in recent times. Whilst Saturn glided over this point during mid-December 2015 it has remained static at the 10th degree of Sagittarius for the entire month of August, with Mars hanging around closely exacerbating and causing a rather frustrated and tense energy during the last two weeks.

Interestingly, when Mars turned retrograde earlier this year on 23rd April, it was also at this point of Sagittarius that it stationed and began it's apparent backward motion. There is an incredible emphasis being placed in this area of the sky and with an eclipse triggering all of the energy which has been so concentrated for the past 9 months; change is being forced indelibly upon us.

On a personal note, whilst I retain a rather blasé and yielding attitude to planetary motion on the whole, I am find this frenetic dance upon my personal Neptune placement, rather disconcerting and unsettling. Those of you who have any planets between 7-11 degrees of the mutable signs, will I’m sure be feeling a similar intensity (whether you are aware of a planetary placement here or not!) For those of you born close to either; 28th February, 30th May, 1st September or 1st December your Sun is in the mix and I’m sure you’ve had a suitably strange and complex year so far. I would love to say that this is now over, but the changes heralded by an eclipse can actually be felt a few months before and after the actual date of the event. In this case most notably so, due to the triggers being outer and slower moving planets.

It is difficult to know what to expect with an eclipse. I would tend to look at the area of the chart it falls in, and then where the affected planets interact with and which house(s) they rule. This will provide a great insight into where impacts will be felt and in the case of this eclipse the positions of Saturn-Mars in Sagittarius and Neptune in Pisces are very relevant to any investigative approaches also.

To look further into the chart of the eclipse itself, I see that we have 17° Libra Rising with the ruler; Venus sat covertly in the 12th house, but congenially close to Jupiter and Mercury, which turned retrograde at around 2pm on Tuesday 30th August (and will remain so until Thursday 22nd September). The 12th house placements here seem to add to suppressive tendencies which the Saturn-Mars conjunction has been bringing to us for the past 2-3 weeks already. It's a case of 'better the devil you know' as many of us will avoid risks, overt honesty and frankness in favour of saying nothing at all. This of course creates its own problems as, whilst it may seem as if nothing you can do/say/bring to the table is right at the moment, lack of expression doesn't actually change the energy permeating from you to those around you. Actions speak louder than words and in many cases, thoughts illustrate feelings more powerfully than when open communication is attempted.

There will be misunderstandings at this time, Mercury beginning its retrograde motion is making sure of that, if the placement of the other planets wasn't making this clear enough. What I can say is that what you think you create; and this counts for conscious and subconscious thought equally, so meditation and trying to find a deeper connection with ones true feelings is one of the only ways to surpass the issues that will come into play for many of us at this time.

Neptune itself is sat in the 5th house of the eclipse chart, along with Chiron and indicating that music, creativity, art and drama are where the most joy can be found. Be as a child, and if you can't manage that be around children. The innocence and beauty of life's simplicity can be appreciated most fully at this time. Animals may have a similar appeal, as their inability to be dishonest is equally alluring and refreshing.

Whilst I almost always encourage people to ignore the news and focus on their own lives, at this time deceit and subterfuge are going to be even more prevalent focuses than usual. Also people will be more sensitive to contamination both in the air and in the food chain, so try to keep overall health a priority to keep the immune system on top form. Finances will be a concern for some and community issues a focus. Perhaps there will be more of an emphasis on pulling together and looking out for one another, but with energy being low and wills being weak I think that imbalances will be more noticeable, rather than inroads being made into actually addressing them at this point.

There will be more political confusion over the next couple of weeks, as Mercury retrograde adds even more messiness to the minds of many.

The overall message of this eclipse is that old cliche of 'what you resist persists', there is no avoidance of truth. No amount of failing to speak out will actually change the reality of any situation. If I've learned anything in this life, it is that there is a shedding of intensity in speaking out. Sometimes expression of pain, or sorrow, or frustration, or anger majorly dissipates the feeling itself, where suppression of such adds further difficulty.

Take a risk, speak your mind, if something is important to you it is worth saying. I won't back any confrontation, major decision-making or life changes at this point, simply surrounding ourselves with good people and sharing how we really feel about our lives. Friendship is a great balm at this time and the eclipse meeting the north node in the house of friendship encourages us to trust and allow our hearts to open up to those who care the most about us.

This is a confusing time, a lot of what we see, believe, or feel around these next two weeks should be recognised as untrustworthy. Feelings will be intense, and not necessarily indicative of reality. On the other hand responsibilities may feel more like burdens than usual. Taking time out is essential and learning to take oneself less seriously will help. As Shakespeare once said, "all the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players", right now viewing ones life as a play or a movie will add a backstory that could be the most enjoyable perspective to take.

Wishing you all a beautiful, liberating, story-telling new moon eclipse on Thursday!!

Leo dried peas & love.

~~for those wishing to know how the eclipse is impacting your personal chart, contact me at waxlobster@hotmail.com. A brief reading where I hone in on this eclipse and its impact for you can be done for just £20.

January 2010 - General

The first interesting point about 2010 is it actually ends on a Full Moon, so there will be an energy peak, as usual but as Venus is also in the mix it is likely to be one in which relationship issues are illuminated finally. For better or for worse, truths will be uncovered and this will help this to feel like the opportunity for a clean slate.
Any issues which need to be raised as a result of this will likely come to the surface on the 3rd which has an edge of irritation to it. Small arguments and tensions are likely as the reality that the party season is over begins to sink in!

Unfortunately immediate resolutions do not appear imminent, as Mercury’s retrograde motion during the first 2 ½ weeks of the month will result in more communication problems. Also during Mercury Retrograde periods problems with transport, technology and timing are prolific. It’s not advisable to make any promises or buy new equipment during this time and weather difficulties are likely also.

The first weekend of the year is looking mostly uneventful as one would expect after most people will have had their first full week back at work and will probably want to do nothing at all.

A year never truly feels like it’s begun until the first New Moon however and in 2010 this falls on 15th January and begins marks the beginning of the best weekend of the month! There is a romantic glow as Venus, still sliding alongside the Sun, promises a more positive and hopeful 4 weeks ahead. A New Moon is an opportune time to make a wish or begin something you wish to stick with. If you want to show somebody how much you appreciate them then this day is steeped with sincerity and good intentions will be recognised as such.

By the end of this weekend Mercury also moves into Direct motion indicating greater clarity and less annoying set-backs.

When Venus moves in Aquarius on 18th we can expect the unexpected and such plans will not have the same effect. The 18th also marks the beginning of a year long stay for Jupiter in compatible Pisces. Good news for all who prefer the simpler things in life. It’s as if a new lease of life begins in the 3rd week of the month and there will be an element of stability hope on the 22nd. Soon dashed of course by a day of confusion and misunderstands on 25th. It’s not an ideal day to plan negotiations or make long term plans.

The month ends on a mixed note, with the 29th promising to be a high energy, somewhat random day. Certainly a good evening to dancing or planning a lively outing, however expect there to be a few people competing for centre stage.

The 31st unfortunately will have a heavy feeling for most. Worries will resurface, random things will go wrong. Unless you plan to embark on some very serious planning and resolution of problems/finances it’s a day best spent curled up with a good book.