Interpretation of Gene Hackman

Transit NEPTUNE sextile natal Uranus
Nov 24, 2004 through Jan 9, 2005

Though long-term, this is not a particularly strong influence, but it is of a positive nature and suggests that some element of mystery, glamor, illusion, or spirituality in the current circumstances will afford an opportunity to introduce changes within society. Strange and whimsical fads in fashion, behavior and attitudes may arise. However, their impact may only be meaningful to the extent of your personal interest or involvement in such trends.

JUPITER transit House Eight
Nov 24 through Nov 27, 2004

Joint income, investments, collection of debts, taxes, insurance, and the settlement of estate matters are areas affected by the current influence. The potential outcome is tricky to predict since it includes circumstances that can increase assets, as well as situations that diminish assets through overestimation and extravagance. Requests for financial assistance are likely to be favored. Progress and the growth of knowledge are easier to achieve with respect to analysis, investigation, or research. Enjoyment is apt to be felt on a much deeper level these days, and to spring as much from psychological satisfaction as physical gratification. Greater sexual enjoyment is a commonly expected consequence of this influence. However, the broader possibilities include gaining deeper understanding of the nature and purpose of sex as well as other forces of nature.

Transit MERCURY conjoined natal Venus
Nov 24 through Nov 25

You are likely to seek advice and ideas on how to improve your social life, employ proper etiquette, enhance your appearance, or redecorate or harmonize your environment. Discussing common goals with a partner or other allies may be on the agenda. If you are usually not very good at engaging in small talk with others, this influence may improve the situation. Discussions and activities at this time can feature art or music instructions, romance, humor, and may tend to include a little more gossip than usual. Advice and information is at hand in regard to partnership, joint ventures, contract negotiations and legal matters. Under this influence your concerns may also involve wedding plans, divorce proceedings, social events, or how you can elicit the cooperation of others.

Transit MERCURY opposed natal Moon
Nov 24 through Nov 27, exact on Nov 24

Words are not destined to bring emotional satisfaction at this time. Be prepared to confront opinions and ideas that are in opposition to your feelings. Trying to get things to run smoothly is going to present a few problems. A change of heart can bring things to a halt. You may have to cope with activities that conflict with others you have scheduled. Even if you follow directions, you can end up in exactly the place you didn't want to be. Under this influence you can expect to encounter people and situations that block the path of your progress at every turn, literally or figuratively. Leaving instructions with a tailor for a garment to be lengthened, you come back to find it has been shortened. This is an apt description of the kind of situation you may be up against during this period.

Transit JUPITER opposed natal Uranus
Nov 24 through Dec 6, exact on Nov 24

This is an unfavorable period for group activities. Everyone goes off in opposite directions in spite of the most rigorous efforts to coordinate everything. This is a time when circumstances make it difficult for you to be part of a group or function in the role you play in the lives of others; as spouse, relative, lover, friend, or associate. Greater need for freedom and independence may be the problem in these relationships, or opposing views or goals may create the difficulties. It is important to realize that you will probably not be able to remove the forces that oppose you, which only leaves you the option of finding a constructive way to work around them or with them. This is not a successful period for business matters, especially with regard to organizational finances and fund-raising efforts.

Transit MARS square natal Sun
Nov 24 through Nov 28, exact on Nov 25

You may be touchier than usual when others impinge on your territory, challenge your authority, and question your methods. Whether you stick to your way of doing things or decide to follow the suggestions of others, your desire for personal accomplishment is apt to be very strong during this period. You seek ego-gratification from the final result of your efforts, not from the methods you used to accomplish it. Tension may rise when dealing with male companions or co-workers. Under this influence, the success of your efforts is likely to be delayed as a consequence of actions that are unnecessarily aggressive or too hasty. Having found a way to restrain these tendencies, and applying determination and patience, you will accomplish far more than you anticipated. During this period take precautions in all your physical efforts in order to avoid injury to your head or face, or putting too much strain on your heart and spine.

Transit JUPITER square natal Jupiter
Nov 24 through Dec 8, exact on Nov 26

This influence is likely to pass without significant occurrence. It may nevertheless be considered as a time to curb any undue tendency on your part to find optimism where none is warranted. You are tempted to think that certain unpleasant situations would not occur if only you were wealthier, more prominent, or more knowledgeable. If you allow such foolishness to discourage you from tackling obstacles and getting things accomplished, you have only yourself to blame. Skip the excuses and cynicism and and you'll get much further than you think.

Transit VENUS sextile natal Neptune
Nov 25 through Nov 28, exact on Nov 26

Opportunity to acquire a glamorous image or to wrap yourself in an aura of mystery may come along. Under this influence you may find yourself mystified by or strangely attracted to people or things of great beauty. Take advantage of opportunities that encourage your imagination. Allow yourself to be inspired, or take advantage of a chance to be inspiring to others. Let romantic encounters or social settings act as a means of enhancing your awareness and sensitivity to the subtleties of human relationships.

Transit SUN square natal Neptune
Nov 25 through Nov 28, exact on Nov 26

You are on your own under this influence. Trusting those in charge can be a risky business. They may be elusive and hard to find, or they may deliberately mislead you. There is also the potential that you are the one who appears to be elusive to others. Whatever the state of affairs, it is best to avoid all situations that require clear thinking, attention to detail, and confrontation with reality. Use the available energy for artistic or spiritual projects. Be cautious if you are around water or find yourself in unfamiliar territory.

Transit VENUS square natal Mars
Nov 25 through Nov 28, exact on Nov 27

Competitive spirits are aroused in your current circumstances. As long as you don't become overly aggressive, or allow others to assume that manner in dealing with you, the potential for excitement and stimulation of a physical nature can lead to some great adventures. You can use the added energy for many things, not the least of which is to burn off calories, accomplish the tasks at hand, and enjoy the stimulation of challenging interactions with the opposite sex. Don't overreact physically to insult and allow the pursuit of pleasure or revenge to rob you of what might have been just the right prod you needed to get moving. Maturity is needed.

Transit SUN trine natal Mars
Nov 25 through Nov 29, exact on Nov 27

The positive energy and vitality that accompanies this influence favors all your physical efforts, the only drawback being that it also promotes a tendency for laziness. Lacking sufficient aggressiveness or the competitive spirit, you may see no necessity for taking advantage of favorable circumstances that are at hand. Avoiding the potential for indolence or a too passive attitude will net ample dividends. Superiors are impressed with your work. Male relationships and dealing with men or masculine products are favored. An excellent time to get a hair cut, attend or participate in sporting events, engage in open confrontation. If other factors do not negate the fortunate influence of this period, this is the best time to undergo surgery or dental work.

Transit MARS trine natal Jupiter
Nov 26 through Dec 2, exact on Nov 29

Unless negative circumstances also occur at this time and discourage the otherwise potential benefits of this period, your general status will greatly improve. Success is apt to be the result of just about anything you attempt. Efforts rarely come to nothing under this influence. Even a failed effort is likely to result in some better prospect. This is definitely the time to promote and demonstrate the position and knowledge you have achieved. You are highly favored in activities that involve long-distance travel, writing, publishing, theater, dance, art, religion, politics, law, investment and finances, and sports. Gambles and other risk-taking ventures are likely to pay off. Men in your life, especially a male parent, are also favored at this time-- and your own good fortune may also come through them. This is a period in which to grab and savor everything that brings enjoyment, humor, truth, and the good life. Do not however, let overconfidence in your own ability, the pursuit of pleasure, or laziness spoil the potential success of enterprises.

Transit VENUS square natal Sun
Nov 28 through Dec 2, exact on Nov 30

You may find yourself in disagreement with others over principles or value judgments during this period. In the end it may be a matter of having to artfully explain your position while letting others have an equal right to their own opinions. The potential for discord may cause strained relations, but it is not likely to inspire major upsets. Under this influence a situation that initially seems to threaten your integrity or ego is apt to dissipate quickly in the atmosphere of highly stimulating interactions that occur. Interactions that, for the most part, are likely to result in a tacit willingness to agree to disagree. Avoid exaggerating your own importance in social settings. Let others approach you. If they flatter and compliment you or offer a position of leadership, keep your responses modest. If, on the other hand, they offer insult or object to your presence or status, your most effective strategy is not to respond in kind.

SUN transit House Ten
Nov 29 through Dec 3, exact on Dec 1

Your public reputation, that is, what others think of you, may be of greater concern to you these days. You have a tendency to assess the role you play in the world at large and, to a certain extent, how that role is enhanced or modified by family responsibilities. Whether your primary work is raising a family, pursuing a career, or a combination of both, you need to know that you as an individual make a difference. Relationships with parents, supervisors, and other authority figures (including your attitude toward responsibilities imposed by state and government regulations) can suffer under this influence as you seek to promote your own goals and reputation. You want greater control of your destiny; to be assured that your life is going in the direction you were ultimately meant to take. The negative potential includes the possibility that you will be disappointed at not attaining the level of achievement or status for which you strive. However it would be a mistake to let failure discourage you from continuing to work toward attaining honor and recognition for your work, especially since that reality is a possible future result of your present efforts.

Transit SUN sextile natal Sun
Nov 29 through Dec 3, exact on Dec 1

Circumstances provide a measure of ego-gratification, the chance for you to feel good about yourself, stronger and more vital. Under this influence an attitude of helpfulness and generosity on your part will reflect well, inspire the same feeling in others toward you, and indirectly benefit your personal goals. You may be given a boost by superiors or others who hold power or influence in your life. Unless negative situations are around to suggest otherwise this is a good time to ask for favors from those in charge. Carpe diem, seize the day. Do not be afraid to go out and create your own opportunity.

MARS transit House Nine
Nov 29 through Dec 5, exact on Dec 2

The energy-filled atmosphere that surrounds you can inspire your enthusiasm in so many potential directions it makes it almost impossible to predict which path or paths you will choose. Physical efforts may focus on higher education, religion, politics, travel, cultural pursuits, foreign languages, writing, and publishing. However, there are numerous other categories that can just as easily arouse your interest and physical participation-- speculative ventures, sports, court decisions, a second marriage, and activities or relations with in-laws. The most positive way to approach this influence is to use whatever circumstances and activities you encounter as a way to broaden your spiritual and intellectual horizons.

Transit VENUS trine natal Jupiter
Dec 1 through Dec 4, exact on Dec 2

There's no telling what good thing can happen under this fortunate influence. Try your luck at the horse races and other sporting events or with lottery tickets. You could be the winner in a beauty or photography contest or emerge the favorite in a theater audition. Artistic and musical endeavors are successful. This is also a time when you are likely to receive the recognition or success you deserve for your efforts in writing, publishing, advertising, higher education, politics, religion, direct-mail promotions, long distance travel, dealing with those of another race or culture, and foreign languages. You are favored in court decisions and other judgments. There is a potential problem connected with all of this. Unhappy consequences can occur when there is too much of a good thing; overindulgence, wastefulness, exaggeration and physical laziness --any or all of which can prevent you from gaining the true benefits of this fortunate period.

Transit MARS sextile natal Mercury
Nov 30 through Dec 6, exact on Dec 3

Current circumstances imply opportunity to physically touch base with others-- to exchange ideas and information. Contacts and activities with neighbors and/or siblings are apt to be especially stimulating, physically as well as mentally. Advantageous circumstances may present you with a chance to initiate projects related to writing, direct-mail promotions, or publishing. You may run across a bargain that leads to the purchase or sale of a car or other vehicle. A chance to travel may also come your way. Valuable information or ideas may be waiting for you if you take an opportunity to catch up on correspondence and reading. Take advantage of any situation that allows you to use or develop mechanical, computer, or artistic skills. Meetings and discussion groups can provide a forum for you to inspire others to take affirmative action, or, perhaps your participation in such get-togethers will stimulate you to take such action.

VENUS transit House Nine
Dec 2 through Dec 5, exact on Dec 3

Higher education, religious activities, political interests, and cultural pursuits will tend to be surrounded with a more social atmosphere during this period. Other potential circumstances you may be dealing with these days include romance, marriage, or any type of cooperative venture that involves a foreign country or someone of another culture or race. Issues or activities connected with a second marriage or a court decision may also arise. It is a period you may write, publish, or purchase books; perhaps art, music, antique or very expensive books. Advertising or mail campaigns, especially those aimed at romance or relationships may occupy your time or attention. You may seek cooperation in joint efforts related to the health or employment of a parent. Socializing or establishing more cordial relationships with in-laws are other potential activities on your agenda.

Transit SUN trine natal Uranus
Dec 1 through Dec 5, exact on Dec 3

Trying a different or unique approach to things works to your advantage, in fact, might succeed better than you ever dreamed possible. However, being different just to be different is not likely to work at all. Your plan or idea has to have a solid foundation. Participation in group efforts, organizational or club meetings, fund-raising, and political activities is favored at this time. Under this influence you are also encouraged to socialize with friends and spend time with children and their activities.

Transit VENUS sextile natal Mercury
Dec 3 through Dec 6, exact on Dec 4

If you have an urge to compose something romantic, the current circumstances may offer you inspiration or opportunity to do it. If not a writer of romantic prose or poetry, there is nevertheless, likely to be opportunity at hand to speak, sing, or otherwise communicate your amorous thoughts and ideas. If you always wanted to either teach or receive instructions in such subjects as art, music, interior design, or floral arrangement a chance encounter now may ultimately result in your participation in such activities. Other potentials of this period are situations that lead to business opportunities, especially the business of beauty-- hairdressing and related services, fashion design, and manufacture or sales of perfume or jewelry. Potential opportunities may further your interests or success in writing, illustrating, publishing, or sale of books and magazines; as well as in other areas including diplomacy, public relations, social planning, the law, partnership, and joint ventures.

Transit MERCURY opposed natal Moon
Dec 3 through Dec 7, exact on Dec 6

Transit VENUS sextile natal Saturn
Dec 4 through Dec 8, exact on Dec 6

Current circumstances may offer opportunity to successfully mix business with pleasure. Since people are likely to be more impressed by your maturity and experience it is to your advantage to grab every opportunity to purposely emphasize these assets. Introducing some aspect of tradition, structure, and substance to the individuals, artistic endeavors, and social situations you encounter leads to one happy result or another. Interjecting the same elements to diplomatic gestures, counseling, public relations, partnership, and joint ventures may also lead to future success in these areas.

Transit MARS sextile natal Saturn
Dec 3 through Dec 9, exact on Dec 6

If you are a well-prepared, organized individual with definite goals, you are in the best position to take advantage of opportunities that come along during this period. Nor should you hesitate to go out and deliberately create opportunities to demonstrate your experience and maturity. If you are not such a highly structured, goal-oriented individual, the people and situations you encounter under this influence can offer you the inspiration you need to become better organized, and help you to lay a more solid foundation for the type of success you wish to achieve. This period represents a chance to take advantage of any seniority or position of authority you have in order to get something done.

Transit MERCURY conjoined natal Venus
Dec 4 through Dec 8, exact on Dec 6

Transit VENUS trine natal Pluto
Dec 6 through Dec 9, exact on Dec 8

Observing others during this short period, especially in social settings, you will get a clear idea of what is meant by body language. The subtleties of human interactions are readily apparent, and you can use them to your own advantage. Under this influence others will be attracted to you if you exhibit a certain attitude of self-containment, not aloofness or snobbishness mind you, but an aura of self-possession and control. One of the potentials of this period is that you may be able to turn the tables on the past. Though it does not guarantee that you will regain control of something that was lost or change a past failure into success, you may now gain something equally valuable to make up for it.

Transit MARS trine natal Pluto
Dec 7 through Dec 13, exact on Dec 10

Research and investigation flourish during this period. You can really get to the bottom of things with the help of the intense, focused energy that surrounds you. Psychological analysis, assessment of property, and financial investments are infused with a physical focus that gives keener perception to the intellectual efforts involved in these matters. Under this influence you have all the control you need if you do not take it for granted, and you recognize how to apply its subtle but deadly accurate force. Your recuperative powers, should you need them, are at a high level.

Transit JUPITER square natal Mercury
Nov 29 through Dec 28, exact on Dec 12

Progress during this period may be delayed by frustrating obstacles caused by a variety of annoyances; too much of one thing and not enough of another, wrong information, paying too much or too little attention to details, having so much time that nothing gets finished or having too little time to adequately accomplish something. Tardiness or mechanical failure can be the cause of frustration in travel. The truth is that, in spite of whatever snags develop, much can actually be accomplished, especially if you avoid jumping to conclusions, acting with too much haste, or believing you already know the answers. Patience and a prudent manner in dealing with information and communications will be rewarded with more progress in many situations than you thought could be accomplished when you first started out.

Transit SUN conjoined natal Venus
Dec 12 through Dec 16, exact on Dec 14

During this period you are, or should try to be, more outgoing, attractive, and appreciative of beauty. Relationships, especially romance and marriage, are emphasized. An important alliance or partnership may be established, or, in the case of the negative potential, difficulties with others may arise due to stubborn pride, dominance, or selfish manipulation. Social activities, artistic endeavors, legal matters, negotiations, and diplomacy are some of the likely targets of your time and attention. Be aware that under this influence self-indulgence may trip you up, tempting you to buy expensive clothes, luxury items, expensive services or entertainment you cannot afford.

Transit SUN opposed natal Moon
Dec 13 through Dec 17, exact on Dec 15

A tug-of-war exists between desires and emotional needs and your practical ambitions. Those in charge may make impossible demands without knowing, or perhaps without caring what dislocation it may cause you. Trying to appeal to them on emotional terms will only result in a waste of your time and energy. Nor are you likely to be successful in direct confrontations with family or female associates. Appreciate whatever positive circumstances you encounter, and don't be misguided enough to believe you can easily overcome any negative ones.

Transit MERCURY trine natal Uranus
Dec 13 through Dec 25, exact on Dec 15 & Dec 25

Information, ideas, and activities you encounter during this period are apt to deal with larger societal issues that have nothing much to do with your personal affairs. However, since this is a favorable influence, you may be able to turn such otherwise impersonal ideas or situations to some personal advantage. It is an excellent time, for example, to attend meetings or organizational activities. Unexpected personal benefits may be gained either through the information you pick up, or as a result of the people you impress with your knowledge or ideas. Discuss hopes and aspirations, join organizations, and expand your circle of friends. You may be successful at this time if you are involved with scientific and technical projects, computers, travel by air, international finances, and sociological issues.

SATURN transit House Six
Nov 24 through Jan 13, 2005, exact on Dec 18

Because this is a relatively long-term period, many other influences will occur that may either emphasize its effect or perhaps mask it temporarily. Other significant factors that will contribute to the way you react, and ultimately to the way things turn out, include your age, maturity, and your past experiences. This influence has as much to do with the past as it does to the present. It will force you to throw out what is wasteful and to abandon unsuccessful situations, replacing them with something more solid and useful. In the case of this particular period, two major areas are emphasized, your work and your health. Work means daily tasks and responsibilities, whether your main work is taking care of home and family or involves a job outside the home. Work-related responsibilities are apt to increase. Routine schedules, endless details, and tasks may start to become boring and tedious. Loss of employment and other disappointments or difficulties related to work, your working environment, or relationships with co-workers are apt to be encountered. They will demand resolution and appropriate changes. In the matter of your health, this influence does not mean you will experience illness, but it does tend to reflect in one way or another any past disregard for maintaining good health and physical fitness. Chronic illness is apt to flare up, and it would not be unusual to suffer physical distress as a result of overwork, strain, and emotional burdens. Correct actions during this period can mean becoming more organized and structured, finding better methods to make your tasks easier to accomplish, and, ultimately gaining increased income and recognition for your hard work. The ultimate payoff is even bigger if you realize the importance of routine medical and dental examinations, eating a proper diet, and keeping physically fit with appropriate exercise. You'll add happier, healthier years to your life.

MERCURY transit House Ten
Dec 16 through Dec 24, 2004, station on Dec 20

This is a time when you are likely to seek, or be given, a public forum of some kind in which to express your ideas or share your knowledge and skills. This can involve writing a letter to the editor of a newspaper, making a speech, or expanding the use of your skills and knowledge beyond your family group or those with whom you have daily contact. Circumstances you encounter under this influence are likely to increase your communications with superiors, clients, and a parent, as does the potential for having to comply with government regulations or those imposed by some similar authoritative agency.

Transit MERCURY sextile natal Sun
Dec 16 through Dec 24, station on Dec 20

In the flow of information and communications that comes your way during this period you will be given, or can take, an opportunity to express your own individuality and exert your personal influence. Don't hesitate to take advantage or make use of the ideas of others but be sure that you give them proper credit. Under this influence your creative input or the strength of character you verbally express in a situation can make a big difference in how well things turn out for you.

Transit VENUS square natal Neptune
Dec 19 through Dec 22, exact on Dec 20

There is potential for some really mystical experiences at this time. However, it is more apt to be a case of your having to overlook flaws or less than ideal circumstances, in order to gain something pleasurable or achieve something just as important as your idea of perfection. Under this influence you may be more vulnerable to false flattery and likely to suffer from disillusionment, so this isn't the best time to make agreements or get involved socially, romantically, or legally. Though there may be rejection of casual social or romantic overtures, the rejection may be a lucky stroke for everyone concerned. The only real danger you may encounter is adverse reactions to drugs or alcohol.

Transit VENUS trine natal Mars
Dec 19 through Dec 22, exact on Dec 21

Diplomacy is transformed into positive physical actions under this influence. Enthusiasm is high for energetic interactions with others, as it is for most physical activities. This is not the time to be alone. Work or play requires a partner, or at the very least being around others in order to get the stimulation and feedback you need to accomplish things. You'll be delighted to put your efforts behind a wedding, a party, or for that matter, any social event. You may experience enhanced appreciation for elegant cars, luxurious travel, or well-designed machinery of one sort or another. Compliments and appreciation for your talent as well as the cooperation you may receive from others during this period can actually make the difference between success or failure in many of your efforts. Relations with the opposite sex are exceptionally smooth, and if they are not, you can easily promote a more agreeable atmosphere. Life can be very romantic, literally as well as in every other sense of the word. Don't pass up the chance during this fortunate period to pursue creative and artistic endeavors. You are also apt to emerge the winner in most risk-taking ventures.

SUN transit House Eleven
Dec 21 through Dec 25, exact on Dec 23

Under the present influence you are concerned with the material rewards or the tangible recognition you receive for your efforts. You may become more aggressive in seeking greater financial compensation from your career or work in other areas. This is a period of involvement with understanding what and who you need in your life in order to be a happy, productive individual. Part of the answer is found in the roles you play in the lives of others; the satisfaction you derive from being a friend, lover, parent, child, fellow club member, social contact, or business associate. The quality of these relationships and the importance you attach to them may seem more vital. If you tend to be a loner, you may have more of a desire for the companionship of others. If you have many friends and contacts, you tend to assess your personal influence and status with them-- and as a result may become more assertive or even manipulative in these relationships. The negative potential of this period promotes stubborn pride and arrogance; a potential you may wish to avoid or run the risk of severely straining your relationships and organizational affiliations. The positive potential suggests situations in which you will exhibit personal generosity, integrity, and inspiring leadership.

VENUS transit House Ten
Dec 22 through Dec 25, exact on Dec 24

You are most likely to get the attention of others right now by emphasizing whatever is most attractive about yourself--physical beauty, artistic talent, or a charming personality that indicates you are a cooperative, interested as well as interesting individual. Don't wait for others to notice you (even though that may be the case) take every opportunity you can to be in their direct line of vision. ÒIf you have it, flaunt it, Ó accurately describes what your attitude should be under this influence. It is also a period for promoting cordial relationships and socializing with older family members, superiors, and authority figures. Allies, spouse, or other partners may receive recognition or special promotion at this time.

Transit VENUS sextile natal Sun
Dec 22 through Dec 26, exact on Dec 24

Social situations in which you find yourself during this period can be ego-massaging experiences. Even better, they may be opportunities that lead to wider recognition of your personal integrity, special talent, and efforts. This potential is not a sure bet mind you. It represents a chance you are either given outright, or one that provides circumstances in which you can successfully create your own opportunity. Under this influence you may get a chance to be in the driver's seat when it comes to gaining cooperation and support from a partner or other allies. A chance encounter or situation may lead to a position of leadership, enhancement of your social status, or other personal success.

Transit VENUS trine natal Uranus
Dec 24 through Dec 28, exact on Dec 26

The people and situations you encounter are likely to attract you in a general sort of way. By this is meant that they appeal to most people of your particular generation. On the other hand, other people may be attracted to you at this time simply because of something you reflect that is characteristic of your generation. Under this influence you can be successful in activities that involve antiques, history, and technology. Enthusiasm for equality and justice flourishes. Cooperation, diplomacy, and sociable dispositions are also encouraged making this a fortunate period for friendships, organizations, and group activities.

Transit SUN trine natal Neptune
Dec 24 through Dec 28, exact on Dec 26

A time when others, especially superiors, may be impressed with your imagination, spirituality, and sensitivity. They may also be impressed with your charitable acts or your skills in such particular areas as those that involve photography, swimming, sailing, water sports or therapy, or dancing. With or without the presence of superiors or other people around all the same things may nevertheless be enhanced for you in some way. Activities especially favored now also include covert activities and handling highly confidential matters. Others may be attracted to you, or you to them, by something that seems unattainable or mysterious. This is a time to follow hunches, pay attention to dreams, and allow yourself to become truly inspired spiritually and artistically in whatever way presents itself.

Transit JUPITER square natal Saturn
Dec 13 through Mar 7, 2005, exact on Dec 30 & Mar 7

The people or situations you encounter during this period can make it seem worthwhile to forego your own mature judgment and experience, to try short cuts, or avoid the rules and regulations. Resist the temptation. In the end, the frustrations and further delays that develop will make you realize it would have been far simpler and more profitable to simply go by the book. In spite of this negative prospect however, you can still make some progress which is better than none at all.

Transit MARS square natal Neptune
Dec 30, 2004 through Jan 4, 2005, exact on Jan 2

Your actions during this period may very well be inspired, but they are not apt to be organized, well-planned or carefully executed. The shortest distance between two points is not likely to be the expected straight line. The present atmosphere is not conducive to logical actions, though you may find plenty of rationalizations for the actions you do take. You will have to make a determined effort if you wish to avoid wasting time and energy. Methods used to accomplish something must depend on intuition and instinct, since there may be little else to go on. Under this influence there is a certain amount of danger due to inattention, or because you may simply be unaware of potentially perilous situations. Laziness is another potential obstacle you may have to overcome.

Transit SUN square natal Uranus
Dec 31, 2004 through Jan 4, 2005, exact on Jan 2

You are unlikely to be able to control the circumstances you encounter during this period. Your normal schedule or the plans you have made may be disrupted by the weather, war, or other forces in your outer environment. Though you may not be able to control the disruptions themselves, they may stimulate you to adopt an unusual or different approach to things on a personal level. They may inspire a spirit of freedom or independence within you. Under this influence your association with friends and organizations is apt to be part of the scenario.

Transit SUN opposed natal Jupiter
Dec 31, 2004 through Jan 4, 2005, exact on Jan 2

Others will not be inclined to recognize your intellectual efforts or projects. It may be for reasons of their own pride or jealousy; whatever the cause, you are likely to be wasting your time if you try to arouse their interest or admiration. Situations and people you encounter under this influence may be pompous, all show and no substance. There is no productive way to expand your mental horizons or increase your personal status in this atmosphere. An unfavorable time for publishing, religious or political activities, advertising, long-distance travel, and court decisions. The most constructive thing to do is to stay put in your own sphere of influence and attend to routine business.

Transit MARS trine natal Mars
Dec 31, 2004 through Jan 5, 2005, exact on Jan 3

You are surrounded by an abundance of free and easygoing energy during this period. If you need help getting things done, it will appear. People you encounter are apt to be applying their physical efforts toward the same or very similar goals. Obstacles in your path are few or nonexistent. Under this influence you can make one effort fit neatly into the next one-- resulting in a series of accomplishments. It is also a time when your physical actions--whatever their purpose-- may have the fortunate consequence of putting you in the right place at the right time.

Transit VENUS conjoined natal Venus
Jan 2 through Jan 5, exact on Jan 4

If you are alone, this is a period when you wish others were around. If you are in the company of others, you are more apt to appreciate their companionship, care, and affection. Under this influence everything seems to be on a mutual basis. You admire someone, they admire you, you like red, they like red. Whatever you give others these days is what you would like to receive, and others you encounter will tend to treat you in similar fashion. It is apt to be an enjoyable period of polite manners and pleasant, stimulating encounters.

Transit VENUS opposed natal Moon
Jan 3 through Jan 6, exact on Jan 4

People may decide to drop in on you just when your house is in a terrible mess. You are invited to a party or run into someone you really want to impress just when you look the least attractive. This could possibly be one of the worst times to host a dinner party, or perhaps to attend one. Everyone seems to be on a different wavelength and time schedule, and yours doesn't match any of them. Promoting peace and harmony in your domestic environment may be a fruitless gesture. This is an unfavorable period for success in artistic activities and attempts to enhance your physical appearance or beautify your home. Under this influence the pursuit of pleasure, romance, and amiable companions is likely to end with little or nothing to show for your efforts. Self-discipline and maturity are not likely to be strong -- overindulgence, discouragement, self-pity, and oversentimentality being the elements more apt to thrive in your current emotional environment. If you manage to achieve emotional satisfaction in some measure during this short period, you may count yourself as having beaten the odds.

Transit MERCURY conjoined natal Venus
Jan 3 through Jan 6, exact on Jan 4

Transit SUN conjoined natal Mercury
Jan 3 through Jan 7, exact on Jan 5

A day to travel, communicate, and present your ideas and opinions with confidence and enthusiasm. You may also benefit from the ideas and experiences of those in charge so do not hesitate to consult them for information or advice. Be prepared, however, because they may be the ones who ask you for information. Your creative thinking can be enhanced under this influence, and you may be able to devise some very clever solutions. Though there is greater generosity in sharing your knowledge or mechanical skills with others, there can also be increased intellectual competitiveness.

Transit MERCURY opposed natal Moon
Jan 3 through Jan 7, exact on Jan 5

Transit SUN conjoined natal Saturn
Jan 5 through Jan 9, exact on Jan 7

An urge to make daily tasks or responsibilities more interesting and fulfilling can be the motivating force for your actions. Enjoyment may be stifled by serious situations that leave little time or inclination for fun. You may want or be forced by current circumstances to demonstrate that you are reliable and trustworthy. Your hard work and past loyalty may get the recognition they deserve. The potential energy of this influence suggests you will be concerned with some aspect of your own maturity, experience and seniority. You may also be confronted with the authority and senior position of others. If that occurs, it will be to your advantage to recognize and accept their maturity and experience.

MARS transit House Ten
Jan 5 through Jan 11, exact on Jan 8

The energy and enthusiasm of the present influence are directed primarily toward self-promotion. Career or other long range goals are emphasized, and you may be motivated to take important actions that will affect your future. You work hard to get attention from the public and those with power and influence. You may not necessarily desire to call attention to yourself, but the fact that you or your efforts will gain pubic attention one way or another is well within the realm of possibility during this period. Even if you have no access to a public forum, you may experience an increased urge to have others notice what you are doing. Your more or less public actions may be carried out on behalf of another person or a cause in which you believe. This is also a time when activities that involve superiors or authority figures increase. This means you may either do a lot of extra work with your boss, or for the government or those with similar authority. Largely because of your efforts, a male relative or superior may receive recognition or enhanced status at this time.

Transit MARS sextile natal Sun
Jan 6 through Jan 11, exact on Jan 8

Use opportunities presented by current circumstances to take physical actions; advantageous actions that can eventually lead to furthering your career or to gaining recognition of your individuality and talent. Do not pass up a chance to demonstrate courage, integrity, and loyalty, or to vigorously defend your principles. The ultimate ego satisfaction you get or goals you attain during this period may come through men or a male individual, or from being in situations that may be described as competitive or aggressive. Success is also most likely to result from being a doer, which means you cannot sit around waiting for things to happen. You need to put yourself physically in different situations, participate in a variety of activities, and circulate among a wide variety of people in order to attract the kind of opportunity you're looking for.

Transit PLUTO conjoined natal Venus
Nov 24, 2004 through Jun 20, 2005, exact on Jan 9 & Jun 20

As with all long-term influences, this one will be modified to one degree or another by your age, past experiences and by other influences and circumstances that occur during this period. Other factors notwithstanding, there are particular targets and potential situations associated with this powerful influence. Romantic attachments tend to be intense, and, even if you are happily married or already involved with a romantic partner, it would not be unusual to be attracted, perhaps inevitably, to someone else. You may establish extremely powerful, karmic partnerships (business or marriage) and other alliances. You must avoid the tendency to control or manipulate the relationship, or allow yourself to be used in such a manner. What you are actually seeking, either consciously or subconsciously, is greater personal influence and power in and through your interactions with others. Under this influence, you will view partnerships, romantic attachments, female relationships, and social contacts as a means to enhance your personal status, an approach that can have ruinous consequences for such associations if you fail to exhibit emotional commitment or sensitivity toward the needs of those with whom you are involved. You cannot hope to get away with idle flattery, and by the same token, you should not put yourself under the pressure of misreading the words and gestures of those whose only intention was to flatter you. The pursuit of pleasure and the good life can become acute, which, without any gestures of prudence and moderation to impose some reasonable limits, may have disastrous consequences. You will be starkly confronted by your own values, principles and priorities, material possessions, and relationships, especially with the motivations behind them. If you are involved in joint ventures, negotiations, or try to gain the cooperation of others for any reason during this period, your efforts can take on some pretty intense overtones, especially if a power struggle develops.

Transit SUN opposed natal Pluto
Jan 7 through Jan 11, exact on Jan 9

Others will stand firmly in your way if you try to get to the bottom of things. Save research and investigation or engaging in power plays until another time. This is not an influence that encourages success if you want to dig up the past, try to collect a debt, undergo psychological analysis, recycle materials, and start a renovation or restoration project. Others will be intimidated by or envious of your self-control or any power you have. It will not be to your advantage to deliberately inspire such feelings but there's very little you'll be able to do about it if others insist on feeling that way. Don't waste your time trying to salvage egos.

VENUS transit House Eleven
Jan 9 through Jan 12, exact on Jan 11

This is a period when you are likely to be more concerned with personal aspirations and happiness, especially the satisfaction you derive (or do not derive, as the case may be) from the role you play as spouse, child, parent, friend, lover, or associate. These are also the same people who should be the target of your efforts to coordinate activities, promote harmony, and encourage cooperation. The social aspects of romance may also be on your agenda these days. Under this influence joining organizations and participation in group activities can be very rewarding.

MERCURY transit House Eleven
Jan 10 through Jan 13, exact on Jan 11

Circumstances you encounter during this period are likely to bring an increase in communications and activities with friends. There may also be increased interactions or travel with children, especially children that are not biologically yours but for whom you have responsibility. Under this influence your interest and greater participation may also include clubs and associations. Activities such as fund raising, membership drives, and newsletters may be on your agenda.

Transit MARS trine natal Uranus
Jan 9 through Jan 15, exact on Jan 12

Actions you take during this period can have some unusual or unexpected results. It is difficult to predict what will happen but the potential is for the outcome to be very beneficial. Under this influence you may be inspired to do something unique or quite out of character-- though again, such actions are apt to have fortunate consequences. Unless other circumstances discourage the otherwise fortunate potential, it is a good time to introduce changes in work schedule, implement new methods and procedures, and to deal with technical equipment, computers, and inventions. Travel by air, activities with friends, and organizing group efforts are other favored activities.

Transit VENUS trine natal Neptune
Jan 12 through Jan 15, exact on Jan 13

You can be a master of disguise -- become whatever others want you to be--and get away with it. At least for the time being. There is no guarantee a charade of any kind will last beyond this influence. However, for theatrical, artistic, and even spiritual purposes you can be very inspiring. The entire scenario may be just as true in reverse. The people and situations you encounter during this period will take on certain characteristics you need them to have, whether or not they possess these traits under ordinary circumstances. In either case, you can take advantage of the positive possibilities while remaining aware of the illusionary effects. Under this influence romance, promotional activities, and joint ventures are intuitively in synch. Such endeavors can be highly successful, especially if those involved as well as their goals are able to withstand an inevitable confrontation with reality. A wonderful period to seek a more glamorous image, to photograph and be photographed, to dance or learn to dance, to participate in social events that benefit a charitable or religious organization, and to take a vacation by the sea.

Transit MERCURY trine natal Neptune
Jan 12 through Jan 15, exact on Jan 13

This is a tricky time. Even though luck is on your side, there are no guarantees that you will make proper use of the information, ideas, or activities you experience. Reality will probably not be allowed to intrude as inspiration and instincts rule the day. Your imagination and intuition are enhanced and can prove to be highly useful by putting you in the right place at the right time. Under this influence certain activities are favored such as photography, illusion, charitable causes, design of footwear, swim wear, and boats, spiritual guidance, promotion, advertising, travel on or over water, the sale or purchase of waterfront property, marine equipment, swim gear, seafood, oil, liquor, and drugs.

SUN transit House Twelve
Jan 13 through Jan 17, exact on Jan 15

This is a period to learn more about your unconscious motivations and the influence these hidden factors have on your conscious ego drives. If your outward behavior, for instance, suggests the possibility of an unconscious resentment of authority, this would be a good time to analyze why you may have developed such hidden resentment. Under this influence you may experience a need to either use or gain hidden power and control or, as the case may be, to hide the power and resources you have. Understanding your subconscious, courageously dealing with failure or shame, and accepting necessary limitations or restrictions can enable you to gain remarkable inner strength and determination at this time.

Transit MERCURY square natal Uranus
Jan 17 through Jan 19, exact on Jan 18

Since your ideas about what's different or unique may be at odds with other people's notions, a certain amount of discussion and clarification becomes necessary. During this period you may find yourself a little out of synch with those who are trying to communicate with you, either because you are not in your usual location or following your normal schedule, or because they aren't. Under this influence you either understand or approach most things in a nonpersonal, societal way and thus misinterpret what others want you to understand on a personal level, or, others take what you say in a personal way when your only intention was to discuss the broader societal implications of some issue.

Transit MERCURY opposed natal Jupiter
Jan 17 through Jan 20, exact on Jan 18

Resist signing up for continuing education, do not send away for books and other reading material, postpone long-distance travel, and avoid scheduling religious, political and cultural activities during this period. Of course, any real choice of whether or not to engage in any of these things may be nonexistent since opposing forces may come along at this time to effectively cancel such efforts, or make it next to impossible to carry them out successfully. Under this influence ideas and activities you encounter are not calculated to enhance your growth and expansion in any way-- and that includes your involvement in get-rich-quick schemes and so-called ÒpromisingÓ opportunities of any kind.

Transit VENUS square natal Uranus
Jan 17 through Jan 20, exact on Jan 19

Interactions of all kinds; romantic, social, business, friendships and even fleeting encounters with such people as salesclerks or bank tellers-- can have a way of putting you in touch with the values and social mores of your own generation rather than what is currently fashionable. It can work in many different ways and on many different levels. You may, for instance, be wearing a certain style of clothing and find yourself among those dressed in fashions that differ strikingly from your own. Your interactions with others may also differ strikingly enough to make social events somewhat awkward. Any of these potential circumstances can end up being pleasant experiences, even if they are initially uncomfortable. Others are apt to eventually come around to finding you attractive and interesting, and you are able to succeed at something because of your uniqueness not in spite of it. Coordinating group activities is apt to be frustrating but if you rise to the challenge, your efforts may produce viable results.

Transit VENUS opposed natal Jupiter
Jan 18 through Jan 21, exact on Jan 19

You are almost certain to be sorely tempted to overindulge. There's always the chance that present circumstances will prevent it, however this influence is nearly always accompanied by unnecessarily extravagant gestures and situations of one sort or another. Imagine the worst actor in the world, the phoniest, most pretentious, social-climbing person; then, for good measure, throw in meaningless posturing, ostentatious displays, and pompous arrogance. After you've imagined such a person, do not allow yourself to become the one who fits the description. Even if you escape such a fate for yourself, be prepared to encounter situations in which you must deal with those who did not. During this period, justice is self-serving, diplomatic gestures fail, and what should be fine art becomes overdone and gaudy.

Transit MERCURY conjoined natal Mercury
Jan 19 through Jan 21, exact on Jan 20

Under this influence you may find just the piece of information you are looking for. You may also come across ideas and methods that are quite similar or parallel to your own. There is apt to be a constant stream of communication coming at you from all directions. You should not have to go very far to seek information you need at this time because everything is likely to be found in your own neighborhood. Plans, designs, mechanical projects, as well as the purchase or repair of mechanical equipment, from cars to typewriters, can be the primary focus of your current plans and activities.

Transit VENUS conjoined natal Mercury
Jan 20 through Jan 23, exact on Jan 21

By choice or circumstances you are encouraged to communicate with partners, allies, and all those with whom you are involved in joint ventures. You may experience a greater need or opportunity to share your thoughts with others. There may also be an increase in the number of people who want to share their ideas with you. Unless other factors intrude to spoil the otherwise fortunate potential of this period, public relations, debate, negotiations, counseling, and legal matters should proceed well. Under this influence you are apt to say (or write) just the right thing to the right person at the right time. It should also be an excellent period for correspondence that you receive as well as that which you send; likely as these messages are to contain good news, entertaining humor, or both. Cordial business relations, successful community activities, agreeable meetings and get-togethers, art and music instructions are other possible highlights on your current agenda.

Transit MERCURY conjoined natal Saturn
Jan 20 through Jan 23, exact on Jan 22

Information and methods that come your way, whether you need them or not, are of a practical nature. Under this influence ideas and information as well as communications in general may be restricted or somehow limited either by your choice or the current circumstances. The alternative to this potential is that the information or communications themselves may not be limited but your receptiveness to acquiring or understanding them may somehow be lacking. The most common thing to expect is that contacts and travel during this period will tend to be related to business or for serious pursuits. Organization and preparation, or the lack of it, can become big issues.

Transit VENUS conjoined natal Saturn
Jan 21 through Jan 25, exact on Jan 23

It can be difficult to admire beauty for its own sake during this period. It isn't that you lack appreciation for the things or people that catch your eye. It is more likely to be a case of also realizing there are responsibilities and commitments that accompany these attractive visions. Under this influence you are most appreciative of beauty that is traditional, structured, and orderly, or perhaps it's just your appreciation for the intrinsic harmony of tradition, structure and order that is enhanced. If not ordinarily inclined to lead a neat or organized existence, this may be one time when you appreciate the necessity of having some order in your life. Your participation in social events and fun activities is apt to be more enthusiastic if they happen to serve some purpose in addition to the prospect of enjoyment; a combination of business and pleasure. If there is no one new you care to meet and nothing you care to do, you may prefer to either remain alone or in the company of those who do have a purpose in your life.

Transit MERCURY opposed natal Pluto
Jan 22 through Jan 24, exact on Jan 23

There is likely to be a certain amount of intensity in the information or ideas you present as well as what you receive. It may be difficult to pinpoint the opposing forces that seem to generate intensity, but they are there nonetheless. It may be that you are so intent on exerting the force of your own thoughts you refuse to listen, or that others attempt to manipulate your ideas to their advantage. It just isn't the best time for easy exchanges or free thinking. Information may be withheld as a form of paranoia or protection, or the wrong information is deliberately given in an effort to mislead. This all seems a bit much for ordinary lives and pursuits, but you may experience the potential in small ways. If you are invited to dinner, for instance, and enjoy a particular dish, don't be tempted to ask your hostess for the recipe. Nor, in the reverse situation, may you be any more willing to part with such information.

Transit VENUS opposed natal Pluto
Jan 23 through Jan 26, exact on Jan 25

Obsession, possessiveness, and jealousy find fertile ground in the situations you encounter during this period. Cut-throat competitiveness and underhanded manipulation lurk, ready to pounce. Things that may not normally have any deep significance can become passionate power struggles, or worse. Partnership and alliances, romantic or otherwise, as well as cooperative efforts suffer from lack of trust. It is a difficult influence to describe since overt reactions can be very subtle and impossible to detect. The most innocent of gestures or scenes can evoke destructive memories of past slights; slights that may have absolutely no connection with the present. Whether or not you are the perpetrator or the victim in any of the potential circumstances is not indicated. The idea is not to encourage such situations if they appear. Keep a low profile, and sit this dance out.

Transit SUN opposed natal Mars
Jan 23 through Jan 27, exact on Jan 25

Under this influence many of your physical efforts may be undone, perhaps through laziness or careless behavior on your part or that of others. The point is that you should not try too hard to accomplish much since it may be a lost cause. Some vital force seems to be missing. Though you may or may not be able to point to exactly what it is, you'll be frustrated if you try to stir things up to correct the situation. There is no pleasing anybody now, including yourself. Open confrontations are likely to turn into disasters and solve nothing in the bargain. A good time for quiet mental pursuits.

Transit URANUS opposed natal Neptune
Dec 3, 2004 through Mar 2, 2005, exact on Jan 25

During this period circumstances and movements in society tend to disrupt ideas and methods with regard to religion and spiritual growth, attitudes and institutions concerned with minority groups and civil rights, and ideas of reality, romanticism, and idealism in literature and art. The end result is apt to be a clear elimination of one ideology replacing another. This influence is likely to be felt as a generational change. Its potential for chaos or disruption may not have a specific impact on your personal life unless your work or interests or that of those close to you is heavily involved in the targeted areas.

MERCURY transit House Twelve
Jan 26 through Jan 28, exact on Jan 27

You may become involved with information or activities that must be kept confidential, or it may simply be a matter of not being inclined to share your thoughts or ideas with others during this period. Gathering information about the past or contact with people from your past is also a possibility. Messages you receive at this time may be very subtle or contain hidden meanings meant only for your understanding. Under this influence you are encouraged to follow your intuition, get in touch with your subconscious, and pay closer attention to your dreams.

Transit MARS conjoined natal Venus
Jan 24 through Jan 30, exact on Jan 27

New partnership, alliances, and joint ventures may be established, and those in which you are currently involved may experience renewed energy and enthusiasm. Unless negative situations are around to provoke unpleasant attitudes, your willingness to cooperate is enhanced, and in return, you are just as likely to receive generous assistance with your own projects. Interactions with others at all levels are more invigorating. Physical efforts are also especially enthusiastic if you are involved in art, music, design, or the beauty business. If you have been thinking of undergoing cosmetic surgery, enhancing your wardrobe, or redecorating your home, you are apt to put such plans into action at this time. Romantic adventures, legal matters, and social events are other prime targets of energetic endeavors. There is nothing in any of these potential situations to suggest whether the efforts put forth are positive or negative, or whether they will have positive or negative consequences. Other prevailing circumstances will have to determine the outcome.

Transit MARS opposed natal Moon
Jan 26 through Jan 31, exact on Jan 29

Caution is advised during this period. Care should be taken not to arouse antagonism on any level. Actions taken as a result of anger or frustration are apt to have even unhappier consequences. Things are not as apt to run smoothly. Trying to keep to a schedule at work or at home may be a fruitless proposition. Encountering traffic jams is a strong possibility, especially if children or household errands are the reason for being out in the first place. Household appliances or equipment falters or breaks down. Accomplishing household chores and participation in family activities are apt to be a useless waste of energy. When cooking or baking be sure to check the time and temperature you use, or your food may be overdone, or completely burned. Under this influence dining is not apt to bring much pleasure, and you may suffer from digestive complaints-- the likely consequences of anger, frustration, or eating too fast. Other physical complaints may include emotional fatigue, restlessness, insomnia, skin rash, and insect bites. Check your home for possible fire hazards. Disagreement between family members, whether or not the arguments involve you, can be enough to send you somewhere else until things quiet down. This is not a favorable time for surgery, open confrontations, and competitive situations. Even if current circumstances do not present overwhelming difficulty, you may end up feeling tense and irritable. Should you gain success or favor, you may be sure it will be accompanied by an enormous payback.

Transit SUN conjoined natal Sun
Jan 27 through Jan 31, exact on Jan 29

Congratulations! It is the beginning of another birthday year for you. Since the planetary patterns influencing your life and affairs will be different in any given year you do not always have the same feelings and attitudes every time your birthday rolls around. No matter what the circumstances happen to be however, you can take advantage of the positive potential of each birthday by making it a special time for renewing inner energy and vitality, and your faith in yourself as an individual. Reflect on what the past has taught, look forward to where you would like to be in the future, and above all, adopt the attitude and determination that you will meet and overcome every challenge that the future holds.

VENUS transit House Twelve
Jan 28 through Jan 31, exact on Jan 30

By choice or circumstances you may tend to withdraw from society during this period. You are apt to find all types of excuses, legitimate or otherwise, to pass up invitations to go out-- you're too ill, you're too overweight to fit into the clothes you wanted to wear, you have too much work to do, and any number of other reasons. Under this influence romance may have to be secretive or relegated to the world of fantasy and dreams. You may be more susceptible to false flattery or unworthy attentions. Love relationships from the past, especially those in which you suffered a loss, can intrude on the present in some way. The tendency to engage in self-pity is apt to be enhanced, though you can choose to ignore it by turning your attention to helping others less fortunate than yourself.

Transit SUN sextile natal Uranus
Jan 29 through Feb 2, exact on Jan 31

It is a good idea to get in touch with friends and to welcome any opportunity that comes along to make new ones. Respond positively to the invitations or advice of friends. This influence brings favorable situations through your involvement with children and their activities, a club or organization to which you belong, or the network of friends and acquaintances you have established. Joining an organization at this time may bring future opportunities. Attending meetings and social events can be very advantageous. Other positive potentials in your present circumstances include superiors or other authority figures who suggest ways for you to gain more personal freedom, lead you to creative solutions and ideas, and provide a more visible format for presenting your own ideas.

Transit JUPITER square natal Pluto
Jan 2 through Mar 5, station on Feb 2

The self-control you thought you had over certain things, or the personal influence you wield may not seem to be working these days. In reality, this may not be the case. It may only be a result of trying to cover too wide a base of desires and activities. Shorten your sights and you'll be able to make progress.

Transit MERCURY opposed natal Mars
Feb 1 through Feb 3, exact on Feb 2

Information and ideas may lead to incorrect actions during this period. Either the information itself is erroneous or you misinterpret what it means. You are apt to go out and do exactly the opposite of what you have been told--or having correctly followed instructions, it turns out you should have done exactly the opposite. Either way the results are not likely to be happy or successful. You tend to act too rashly or fail to ascertain certain details which results in equally undesirable consequences. This is not a favorable time for the purchase or sale of a car and electrical or mechanical equipment, nor is it fortuitous to take a trip. Under this unfortunate influence potentials for travel include physical danger, equipment breakdown, and delays or cancellation.

Transit MERCURY conjoined natal Sun
Feb 4 through Feb 6, exact on Feb 5

Self-esteem and willpower prompt you to express yourself in positive terms. The travel and communications in which you engage at this time are closely linked with the dictates of your ego and personal goals. You strongly identify with ideas that reflect your own thoughts or that provide a more aggressive or perhaps a more dramatic forum in which you can express yourself. The increased self-focus of intellectual endeavors and self-expression you experience under this influence can inspire you to reach higher levels of imagination and originality. You can also take the ideas of others and add your input to create something entirely different and unique. However, the potential to be avoided here is consciously or subconsciously appropriating the ideas of others and presenting them as your own. If the matter of purchasing a car or travel tickets happens to arise during this period, you may have a greater urge to indulge in a more expensive automobile and first class tickets.

Transit MERCURY sextile natal Uranus
Feb 5 through Feb 7, exact on Feb 6

The information, ideas, and communications that come your way during this period represent possible opportunities that will allow you to either demonstrate or acquire some unique or special talent or knowledge. Other opportunities you should watch for under this influence include the chance to acquire or use technical expertise and sociological skills, to travel in some unusual capacity or to an unusual place, or become involved in the finances or newsletters of an organization or club. One of the most interesting prospects is that your success under this favorable influence, is apt to result not so much because of how well you fit in with a group or society, but simply because you are not in synch with everyone else or have a nontraditional attitude or approach to things.

Transit VENUS opposed natal Mars
Feb 5 through Feb 8, exact on Feb 7

This influence is best described as one that promotes the classic Òbattle of the sexes. Ó Passions lie much closer to the surface during this period. The most innocent flirtation or gesture is apt to inspire a physically aggressive response. Jealous females are likely to intrude. The loser in all competitive situations will not be very gracious-- which means whether or not you are the winner, you may still lose. It is best to consider that you may fit either part in any circumstances--that way you'll be better prepared to decline the role if you so desire. Social gatherings are not likely to be successful. The energy that is apt to accompany this period can be an irresistible force in stirring things up. Energetic social interactions are certainly desirable but in this case, the party can turn into a brawl. Luxurious vehicles and travel accommodations are not easy to come by for the time being. A most inauspicious time to undergo surgical procedures, especially cosmetic surgery. Overexertion when engaging in physical fitness and other physical activities may have serious consequences.

Transit PLUTO opposed natal Moon
Dec 9, 2004 through May 16, 2005, exact on Feb 7 & May 16

This long-term, unfavorable influence may be described as the struggle between opposing forces, a contest of wills, and no-compromise situations. Something gained may have been won at the expense of something more important that has been lost. The worst thing to have to accept during this period is that you will not succeed in removing the opposing forces. Perhaps the most positive thing to say is that you may be able (in fact you will probably be forced) to find a constructive way to work around them. Enormous transitions take place in your emotional life during this period. Its influence will nevertheless be modified by other factors such as your age, past experiences, and other influences and circumstances that also occur. You will have cause to reflect on family relationships, your childhood and upbringing. If there has been emotional trauma or abuse it must now be understood, confronted, and put to rest. Your mother and other strong female figures who may come into your life at this time have profound influence; an influence which may be domineering or unhealthy in other respects. All relationships will be intensified and changed in some way, especially with children and other family members. The physical aspects of your home and domestic environment are also apt to be significantly transformed as a result of emotional changes that take place. There can be devastating consequences if you attempt to emotionally manipulate others or allow others to manipulate or control you. This is such an overpowering influence that pursuing your desires may outweigh everything else. This period is not apt to bring success or emotional satisfaction from the development or use of your creative talents, establishing a home or family, starting a family enterprise, or engaging in anything but the simplest, common sense nutritional and health practices. The most positive approach to this negative influence is to remain aware of its consequences. Move with wisdom and caution even if it means not moving at all. Misdeeds or misuse of your own power or influence now may come back to haunt you.

MARS transit House Eleven
Feb 6 through Feb 12, exact on Feb 9

The most likely targets of your energetic efforts during this period include friends, organizations, and children, especially those who are not your biological offspring but for whom you may have responsibility. Under this influence, activities in general are apt to lead away from you as an individual and involve the role you play in the lives of others; as parent, lover, friend, spouse, or club member. Your schedule may become overloaded and nothing gets accomplished, making it necessary for you to place some restraints on the number of activities and people you decide to accommodate. The energizing effect of the present influence can make you more aggressive toward others, and to lose patience when things become too hectic or they don't proceed as planned. You may also be concerned with what is or is not making you happy. And such concern is apt to go beyond the stage of just thinking about it. You may actually go after what you want, or get rid of what you don't want.

Transit VENUS conjoined natal Sun
Feb 8 through Feb 12, exact on Feb 10

Your personal magnetism and/or physical attractiveness is the focus of your attention. If such an urge doesn't come from within yourself, then something or someone is likely to inspire you with a need for personal identification with beauty. This influence extends beyond the physical and social aspects of your own attractiveness. You want to surround yourself with it. Attending a concert, art or fashion show may be on the agenda. A partner and other allies are apt to be very supportive in helping you attain personal goals and improve your self-image. In turn, you may be even more willing than usual to extend your cooperation in joint efforts. The negative potential of this period includes the tendency for self-indulgence, and to overstate your own importance and attractiveness, perhaps to the detriment or denigration of those who share close relationships or partnership with you. In the matter of romance, you can easily dominate. Just don't overdo it and turn the whole situation into nothing more than a pursuit for ego gratification.

Transit SUN sextile natal Venus
Feb 9 through Feb 13, exact on Feb 11

Superiors are favorably disposed toward you. Take any opportunity you get to socialize or interact with authority figures and those with influence. You may get a chance to establish partnership or some type of alliance with an important individual, that is, someone who holds greater financial, social, or intellectual position than your own. If you don't think such a situation is likely to come your way, then go out and create one. Listen to those who advise you on social matters or counsel you with regard to personal relationships. Under this influence luck is with you, but being able to take advantage of it depends on being among people. Don't pass up any circumstance that allows you to demonstrate your personal charm or attractiveness. Opportunities to enjoy beauty and luxury, to pursue romance, pleasure, and entertainment may be on your current agenda.

Transit VENUS sextile natal Uranus
Feb 10 through Feb 13, exact on Feb 12

Opportunities that lead to unusual or nontraditional social contacts, romantic encounters, organizational meetings, as well as proposals for partnership or other alliances may be part of your current circumstances. The one thing in common these situations share is that they offer you an opportunity to be a part of something outside of yourself while still retaining your own individuality. Under this influence you may be more egalitarian when it comes to accepting or judging others. Either those you meet engender this humanitarian attitude in you, or you are able to inspire it in them. You may experience being uniquely a part of your own generation in certain social situations.

Transit SUN trine natal Moon
Feb 10 through Feb 14, exact on Feb 12

Circumstances promote pride and emotional satisfaction in home, children, and other family members. Female relationships are particularly meaningful, and a woman may provide valuable assistance. Under this influence your emotional level is high, and your intuition right on target. An excellent time to initiate artistic and other creative activities, get started with domestic projects, and enthusiastically take care of any matters that are related to children, women, or a new venture. Disappointments that do occur under this influence are apt to have a way of eventually working out to your advantage.

Transit MERCURY sextile natal Venus
Feb 11 through Feb 13, exact on Feb 12

This is a period of increased potential for opportunities that may lead to social contacts, romantic encounters, partnership and other alliances, and improving your physical appearance. You may also be given the chance to use your diplomatic skills or personal charm to great advantage. Under this influence you should watch for ideas and information to come your way with regard to luxury items, art, jewelry, and redecorating or harmonizing your environment. Someone may send you flowers or candy-- on the other hand, you might view this period as representing an opportunity for you to send such gifts to impress someone special.

Transit MERCURY trine natal Moon
Feb 12 through Feb 14, exact on Feb 13

Everything should flow smoothly and successfully. Everyone in your world is where they are supposed to be, doing what they are supposed to be doing. Machinery hums along, your body functions well, and your mind is free from annoying distractions. Under this fortunate influence meetings and discussions are not likely to be disrupted by dissension. Business transactions that involve your home or real estate property as well as domestic items are favored. Requests that you make are likely to be granted, and there is also likely to be personal advantage in granting others what they request of you. Teaching as well as learning is highly beneficial. An excellent time to contact or visit relatives. News and information you read or hear is apt to be emotionally satisfying in one way or another.

Transit MARS trine natal Neptune
Feb 11 through Feb 16, exact on Feb 13

This is a period to use your intuitive abilities, increase your spiritual awareness, investigate dreams and the occult, and carry out as much of your work and other physical activities as possible behind the scenes. Exactly how or by what means some task or achievement is accomplished may not be apparent, nor does it have to be. The successful result such actions are likely to produce will be clear enough to make everybody happy. Some of the most successful work and other physical activities during this period involve in one aspect or another such areas as arts and entertainment (especially dance), photography, charitable institutions, drugs, alcohol, oil, gas, marine life, water sports, and ocean cruises.

MERCURY transit House One
Feb 14 through Feb 16, exact on Feb 15

A greater urge to talk about yourself during this period means that consciously or subconsciously your thoughts and discussions will tend to be self-centered. You may not always be the initiator of this personal focus. Circumstances at this time may require that others present some sort of written review of your personality or performance, or that they may speak to you about certain aspects of your appearance and personality. This influence alone is not an indication of whether the comments and concerns about yourself will be of a positive or negative nature.

SUN transit House One
Feb 13 through Feb 17, exact on Feb 15

It is time for an unemotional assessment of your willpower and ego. A period to renew your inner vitality and energy. How determined are you? What is your purpose in life? How much personal influence do you wield? You can be more forceful and dynamic under this influence, but you may have to avoid the negative potential which is a tendency for unnecessary arrogance. Too much self-assertion makes it difficult to ask for or accept the advice and opinions of others. The positive potential includes the urge to develop and improve your personality, appearance, and personal skills, a greater need to be more successful and independent. A strong, healthy self-image helps make you more productive as an individual, which in turn encourages you to treat others with greater generosity and sensitivity. Take care of things personally. Don't allow others to speak or act for you. It is your personality, behavior, and even your attractive physical appearance that can make the difference between success and failure in many situations during this period.

Transit MERCURY opposed natal Neptune
Feb 18 through Feb 20, exact on Feb 19

Do not attempt anything that requires logic and clear thinking. Information and ideas may be illusive, intentionally deceptive, or even quite dangerous. Trying to make a wise decision or get at the truth is impossible. This is not a favorable period for travel on water, photography, business transactions (especially those that involve water-, drug-, or oil-related products or property), and spiritual studies or activities. Under this influence there is increased potential to engage in self-pity and despair, or to suffer personal loss or disappointment. Avoid incurring debt or lending money to others. This is definitely a time for careful deliberation and cautious behavior.

Transit VENUS sextile natal Venus
Feb 19 through Feb 22, exact on Feb 21

Taking advantage of current circumstances you may be able to persuade those around you to be more cooperative and agreeable, or as the case may be, perhaps the people and situations you encounter will be of a such a nature as to put you in this harmonious frame of mind. Whatever happens, everyone is likely to be on the same wave length. Negotiations are smoother, joint ventures make progress. Opportunities that come along may lead to finding or attracting others who may be of similar mind as yourself concerning artistic or musical projects. Under this influence beauty attracts beauty, and you are not likely to be casting Òpearls before swineÓ if you grab a chance to exhibit your looks, talent, and charm. Nor will such attempts on the part of others be lost on you.

Transit VENUS trine natal Moon
Feb 20 through Feb 23, exact on Feb 21

This influence is highly favorable for activities that enhance your physical appearance, beautify your home, or that involve any aspect of art, music, or design. Your capacity for humor and enjoyment is increased. Though you may have to fight a tendency for laziness or overindulgence, you feel most attractive and sociable. It is an excellent period to dine socially with others, especially if you entertain them in your home. If you've ever wanted to take a chance on something, now is the time to try. Trust your instincts and intuition-- they can lead you into some fortunate as well as pleasurable situations. You are highly favored in your bonds of kinship, partnerships of an emotional nature, and in efforts to improve troubled relationships. This is one of those times when everything seems to fall into place effortlessly.

Transit MERCURY trine natal Jupiter
Feb 22 through Feb 24, exact on Feb 23

Information, ideas, and activities you encounter during this period have the potential to enhance your intellectual endeavors and boost your economic or social status in one way or another. You may be in just the right place at the right time with the right information. Ideas may tend toward the dramatic and grandiose, but they have their place in the scheme of things at this time. What should be avoided, however, is overconfidence and being too far out of touch with reality and practicality. Favorable outcomes are possible in such areas as religious or political activities, court decisions, publishing, advertising, long-distance travel, cultural pursuits, and dealings with those of another race or culture.

Transit SUN opposed natal Neptune
Feb 21 through Feb 25, exact on Feb 23

Under this influence there's no telling what sort of impression you're making on others, especially on superiors or authority figures. For no reason that is readily apparent to you they may find you vague or mysterious. This does not have to be a problem unless you find yourself in circumstances where it is important that others not form misconceptions where you are concerned. Not a favorable time to seek spiritual counsel, take new medication, or be around water.

Transit MARS square natal Uranus
Feb 21 through Feb 26, exact on Feb 23

Present circumstances may put you into such a tense or aggravated state as to cause you to do something you would not ordinarily do. Because this influence implies rash as well as unpredictable actions, caution is advised during this period. Keep in mind that not only are your actions unpredictable but also their consequences, that is, whatever you hope to gain by them is not likely to be what results. The performance of machinery and equipment, as well as that of the people who may work for or with you, is also unpredictable at this time. Expect to encounter some snags when you attempt to make changes in work schedules or introduce new methods.

VENUS transit House One
Feb 22 through Feb 25, exact on Feb 24

This is a period when it pays to make an effort to exert your personal influence. The charm of your personality, willingness to cooperate with others, and sense of humor can make a big difference in the way things turn out. The old cliche about being able to catch more flies with honey than with vinegar is what this influence is all about. It is a time to indulge in a new hair style, beauty treatment, or other ways to enhance your appearance. It is important to look as neat and attractive as possible since your physical appearance will have as big an impact as your personality.

Transit MARS opposed natal Jupiter
Feb 21 through Feb 27, exact on Feb 24

It is easy to imagine the probable result of blowing up a balloon beyond its capacity. This image is also the easiest description of the circumstances you are likely to encounter during this period. There is a tendency to assume you are capable of far greater abilities than a more honest estimation would suggest-- or, knowing full well your real limitations, it may be a case of your simply giving in to some external pressure or temptation and allowing others to make such inflated assumptions of your capabilities-- either way, you are left trying to accomplish the impossible. Under this influence actions are likely to go too fast and too far. It is in your best interests to remember that there is more than a little potential for unpleasant results if you experience too much of a good thing. This is not an auspicious time for court decisions, traveling abroad, higher education, writing, publishing, and participating in competitive sports. Physical efforts are either totally paralyzed by laziness and unwise actions, or they proceed with such extreme force as to invite dangerous consequences. Spirituality can turn into fanaticism, and intellectuality can become arrogant displays of superiority. Save grandstanding and bravado for another time.

Transit MERCURY sextile natal Mercury
Feb 23 through Feb 25, exact on Feb 24

This is the time to look for opportunities to improve your basic skills, gather information, purchase or learn to operate computers, or engage in sales of any kind. Looking for a car? Need a job? Explore the possibilities. Situations that can lead to employment, travel, and education are at hand. They may not appear automatically. Do not wait for them to come to you. Go out and seek opportunity and the rest of the pieces will fall into place.

Transit MERCURY sextile natal Saturn
Feb 24 through Feb 27, exact on Feb 25

What you read or hear during this period can help you become more organized and better prepared to accomplish important, long range goals. Information and activities may also fit neatly into whatever organization or plans you have already laid out. Under this influence circumstances may present other opportunities that will lead to easing current restrictions, be useful to you later in life, or result in recognition of your authority and experience.

Transit MERCURY trine natal Pluto
Feb 26 through Feb 28, exact on Feb 27

Investigation and research yield satisfying results during this period. Digging for buried treasure is liable to be rewarded. Lost items may be found and debts or favors repaid. An excellent time that inspires shrewd business decisions, psychological analysis, and property assessment. Under this influence you can learn self-discipline and how to successfully exert personal influence. If you keep in mind that Òthe pen is mightier than the swordÓ, you will be able to use this period to great advantage.

Transit MARS conjoined natal Mercury
Feb 25 through Mar 2, exact on Feb 27

Mental energies are high--urging you to turn thoughts into actions. An energetic stream of information and ideas flows through your immediate environment, and there is strong potential that much of it is generated by you. A faster pace and increased volume of communications can become chaotic, and at times, inspire an aggressive atmosphere-- verbal combat being a not unlikely prospect. You do not hesitate to speak your mind or demand that others do the same. On the other hand, it may be a case of others who challenge you to defend your ideas or opinions. Meetings and discussion groups tend to be enthusiastic and energetic, or, if the conditions encourage such an atmosphere, they may be aggressive and combative. By choice or circumstance you may put more physical efforts into the use or development of athletic, mechanical, computer, or artistic skills. Under this influence, sales and other commercial transactions and business activities are more vigorous--though the competition encountered may also be more fierce. Your car or other motorized vehicles, office equipment, or computer may require repairs or replacement. A greater urge to travel is apt to be accompanied by increased tendency to speed. As a result you are tempted to drive too fast or become unduly impatient when stuck in traffic jams. You may be unavoidably detained by delays in public transportation. There is also potential to suffer from headaches and cuts or burns, especially to the head, face, hands, or fingers.

Transit MERCURY square natal Venus
Feb 28 through Mar 2, exact on Mar 1

Don't discount the potential value of what others tell you or what you read or hear simply because it is distasteful or because you do not care for the manner in which it is presented. Contract negotiations, and lines of communication between you and a partner or other allies tend to go awry. Under this influence decorating projects can be plagued by misunderstanding or misinformation. Make sure you understand what is involved concerning proposed beauty treatments or methods to enhance your physical appearance. When it comes to romance, vacation plans, entertainment, or social events you can expect to encounter frustration, but not necessarily failure. The thing to keep in mind is that obstacles that come along during this period are apt to soon disappear. Progress can be made in spite of them.

Transit MERCURY square natal Moon
Feb 28 through Mar 2, exact on Mar 1

You may have to grapple with conflicting opinions, too much or too little information, and other annoying distractions during this period. If your stomach gets tied up in knots, take a deep breath, relax, patiently sort things out, and calmly keep going. Before leaving home or office prepare yourself mentally for the possibility of traffic jams and other delays in transportation, public as well as private. Under this influence projects may not get finished on time. If this is the case, simply notify those who need to know and keep on working. Another strong potential is lost or misplaced keys, books, and important papers. Carefully retracing your steps is apt to result in successfully relocating the lost items. In spite of schedules that get turned upside down, plans that must be changed at the last minute, mechanical failures, or a hundred other things that go wrong, much can still be accomplished.

Transit VENUS opposed natal Neptune
Mar 1 through Mar 4, exact on Mar 2

Social diseases flourish during this period-- the physical ones that result from unhealthy sexual encounters as well as other kinds including vicious gossip, deliberate deception, and shameless exploitation. Illusion becomes disillusion. Diplomacy is an empty, self-serving gesture. Glamor is not based on real beauty. Religious fervor is not inspired by true spirituality. You can avoid the traps if you realize what they are, but the unfortunate potential of this influence is that you may not be aware of them. There is great danger involving water. Do not go sailing or swimming, especially if you have indulged in alcohol or drugs of any kind. It would also be in your best interests to avoid pool parties, cruises, or vacations by the ocean.

Transit MARS conjoined natal Saturn
Feb 28 through Mar 5, exact on Mar 2

This is a tricky period in which you may be required to hurry, but obstacles in your path keep slowing you down. The most maddening prospect is that the obstacles you keep encountering are likely to be ones you bring on yourself. But that is the negative potential. The positive side of the picture is that your energy will focus on becoming more structured and organized. Under this influence, you may be more willing to carefully plan things, and to give greater credence to wisdom and experience before you act or allow others to act. It may be difficult for you to accept the authority or rules imposed on you-- but then, you may not encounter such problems since your tendency for more careful actions these days may keep you from running afoul of others. Dental work or minor surgery may be necessary. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather since there is also increased potential for you to suffer from cold, flu, dermatitis, arthritis and other chronic illness.

Transit SUN trine natal Jupiter
Feb 28 through Mar 4, exact on Mar 2

A period to feel good about your own integrity, explore your spirituality and broaden your intellectual horizons. These efforts are not only favored in and of themselves, they are likely to inspire the admiration of those with influence. This is no time for false modesty and empty gestures. Sincere generosity and devotion to the truth brings success. Enjoyment in everything is enhanced and humor can be found in every situation. Cultural events, long-distance travel, religious activities, political interests, speculative ventures, banking and investment, publishing, and advertising campaigns can be successfully launched under this fortunate influence. Judgments are in your favor.

Transit SUN sextile natal Mercury
Mar 3 through Mar 7, exact on Mar 5

Success is more likely to come along during this period if you stay busy, mentally as well as physically. You may have the opportunity to contact or visit with siblings or neighbors. Letters you write will be creative and amusing. This is a favorable time to participate in meetings, community activities, and every situation that gives you a chance to exchange ideas and information. If you need a car, this may be a good time to look for one. Under this influence you can make progress in design or mechanical projects, writing assignments, correspondence, business and contractual matters, repair or routine maintenance of equipment and appliances. This is also the time to grab the chance to get a haircut, have keys made, place or respond to advertisements, subscribe to periodicals, and reorganize.

Transit MARS opposed natal Pluto
Mar 3 through Mar 8, exact on Mar 6

Opposing forces you encounter during this period have a paralyzing effect. A contest of wills is to be avoided at all costs. Efforts to gain control of any kind are apt to produce the opposite effect. This is not a time to change or interfere with the status quo of things. Deliberately engaging the hostility of another is to arouse a formidable opponent you might not otherwise have had to confront. Manipulations are a waste of time which doesn't leave much except the direct approach, a method with the same potential result. If you realize that the current circumstances are likely to present no means at all to gain the upper hand or maneuver situations to your advantage, you are correct. Act accordingly.

Transit SUN sextile natal Saturn
Mar 5 through Mar 9, exact on Mar 7

Today brings two kinds of opportunity. If you have worked and planned for something, you may be given the chance to move things along. No matter what your particular circumstances, take advantage of any situation to put your hard work or expertise to good use. If you are in a business or profession, it can mean new clients or invitations to be a consultant or guest lecturer. Whether or not others seek out your services, it is a good time to advertise your availability. The second type of opportunity during this period involves the opposite situation. If you have not been a meticulous planner and organizer or worked hard in the past, this is the opportune time to begin. It represents a chance to gain wisdom, maturity or experience that will ultimately lead to being more productive and successful. Under this influence you can find more creative ways to accomplish mundane responsibilities.

Transit VENUS trine natal Jupiter
Mar 7 through Mar 10, exact on Mar 8

Transit MERCURY trine natal Mars
Mar 7 through Mar 10, exact on Mar 8

Ideas can successfully be turned into physical realities during this period. Words cause actions to flow smoothly and, in turn, actions give greater meaning to words. It is an excellent time to prepare, present, or receive travel plans, travel brochures, instructions related to physical tasks or goals, and written or verbal descriptions of physical events. Under this influence surgical procedures, especially those that involve the head, nerves, or sensory organs, are favored. Business transactions, manufacturing, sports events, military maneuvers, building, engineering, and mechanical projects are apt to be highly productive ventures. It is also a favorable period for engaging in such personal services as a manicure or haircut. Too much talk and not enough action is the only real threat to success.

Transit SUN trine natal Pluto
Mar 7 through Mar 11, exact on Mar 9

People or circumstances you encounter under this influence can be used to increase self-control or gain additional power in some area of your life. You'll be able to get to the bottom of things, perhaps with the fortunate assistance of those in charge. A good time to develop and use your own resourcefulness and ability to separate what is important from what is not. Impressive determination, recuperative power, and concentration are available.

Transit VENUS sextile natal Mercury
Mar 9 through Mar 12, exact on Mar 10

Transit MERCURY sextile natal Sun
Mar 10 through Mar 14, exact on Mar 12

Transit VENUS sextile natal Saturn
Mar 10 through Mar 13, exact on Mar 12

MERCURY transit House Two
Mar 11 through Mar 15, exact on Mar 12

The majority of paper work, writing, meetings, and discussions during this period is likely to involve finances. Transacting business, increasing income, conserving monetary assets, monitoring expenditures, and comparison shopping should be on your agenda these days. Under this influence circumstances you encounter may require that you discuss, or perhaps even defend or reassess your priorities and values.

Transit SUN square natal Venus
Mar 11 through Mar 15, exact on Mar 13

Enthusiasm doesn't quite gel during this period, unaccompanied as it is by physical energy or strong emotional commitment. If this description doesn't altogether fit you, it can as easily apply to those you encounter. Refinement and beauty may be pushed aside by that which is coarse and gaudy. It is not a favorable time for socializing with superiors. You can become stimulated by the energy you encounter in conflicts, chaos, or exciting events. But if nothing much seems to be going on around you, do not attempt to be the initiator of more dynamic situations. Such attempts can put you in the unenviable position of wanting to set the world on fire, attracting a crowd, and then finding that you've misplaced the matches.

Transit VENUS trine natal Pluto
Mar 12 through Mar 15, exact on Mar 14

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Transit NEPTUNE sextile natal Uranus Nov 24, 2004 through Jan 9, 2005

JUPITER transit House Eight Nov 24 through Nov 27, 2004

Transit MERCURY conjoined natal Venus Nov 24 through Nov 25

Transit MERCURY opposed natal Moon Nov 24 through Nov 27, exact on Nov 24

Transit JUPITER opposed natal Uranus Nov 24 through Dec 6, exact on Nov 24

Transit MARS square natal Sun Nov 24 through Nov 28, exact on Nov 25

Transit JUPITER square natal Jupiter Nov 24 through Dec 8, exact on Nov 26

Transit VENUS sextile natal Neptune Nov 25 through Nov 28, exact on Nov 26

Transit SUN square natal Neptune Nov 25 through Nov 28, exact on Nov 26

Transit VENUS square natal Mars Nov 25 through Nov 28, exact on Nov 27

Transit SUN trine natal Mars Nov 25 through Nov 29, exact on Nov 27

Transit MARS trine natal Jupiter Nov 26 through Dec 2, exact on Nov 29

Transit VENUS square natal Sun Nov 28 through Dec 2, exact on Nov 30

SUN transit House Ten Nov 29 through Dec 3, exact on Dec 1

Transit SUN sextile natal Sun Nov 29 through Dec 3, exact on Dec 1

MARS transit House Nine Nov 29 through Dec 5, exact on Dec 2

Transit VENUS trine natal Jupiter Dec 1 through Dec 4, exact on Dec 2

Transit MARS sextile natal Mercury Nov 30 through Dec 6, exact on Dec 3

VENUS transit House Nine Dec 2 through Dec 5, exact on Dec 3

Transit SUN trine natal Uranus Dec 1 through Dec 5, exact on Dec 3

Transit VENUS sextile natal Mercury Dec 3 through Dec 6, exact on Dec 4

Transit MERCURY opposed natal Moon Dec 3 through Dec 7, exact on Dec 6

Transit VENUS sextile natal Saturn Dec 4 through Dec 8, exact on Dec 6

Transit MARS sextile natal Saturn Dec 3 through Dec 9, exact on Dec 6

Transit MERCURY conjoined natal Venus Dec 4 through Dec 8, exact on Dec 6

Transit VENUS trine natal Pluto Dec 6 through Dec 9, exact on Dec 8

Transit MARS trine natal Pluto Dec 7 through Dec 13, exact on Dec 10

Transit JUPITER square natal Mercury Nov 29 through Dec 28, exact on Dec 12

Transit SUN conjoined natal Venus Dec 12 through Dec 16, exact on Dec 14

Transit SUN opposed natal Moon Dec 13 through Dec 17, exact on Dec 15

Transit MERCURY trine natal Uranus Dec 13 through Dec 25, exact on Dec 15 & Dec 25

SATURN transit House Six Nov 24 through Jan 13, 2005, exact on Dec 18

MERCURY transit House Ten Dec 16 through Dec 24, 2004, station on Dec 20

Transit MERCURY sextile natal Sun Dec 16 through Dec 24, station on Dec 20

Transit VENUS square natal Neptune Dec 19 through Dec 22, exact on Dec 20

Transit VENUS trine natal Mars Dec 19 through Dec 22, exact on Dec 21

SUN transit House Eleven Dec 21 through Dec 25, exact on Dec 23

VENUS transit House Ten Dec 22 through Dec 25, exact on Dec 24

Transit VENUS sextile natal Sun Dec 22 through Dec 26, exact on Dec 24

Transit VENUS trine natal Uranus Dec 24 through Dec 28, exact on Dec 26

Transit SUN trine natal Neptune Dec 24 through Dec 28, exact on Dec 26

Transit JUPITER square natal Saturn Dec 13 through Mar 7, 2005, exact on Dec 30 & Mar 7

Transit MARS square natal Neptune Dec 30, 2004 through Jan 4, 2005, exact on Jan 2

Transit SUN square natal Uranus Dec 31, 2004 through Jan 4, 2005, exact on Jan 2

Transit SUN opposed natal Jupiter Dec 31, 2004 through Jan 4, 2005, exact on Jan 2

Transit MARS trine natal Mars Dec 31, 2004 through Jan 5, 2005, exact on Jan 3

Transit VENUS conjoined natal Venus Jan 2 through Jan 5, exact on Jan 4

Transit VENUS opposed natal Moon Jan 3 through Jan 6, exact on Jan 4

Transit MERCURY conjoined natal Venus Jan 3 through Jan 6, exact on Jan 4

Transit SUN conjoined natal Mercury Jan 3 through Jan 7, exact on Jan 5

Transit MERCURY opposed natal Moon Jan 3 through Jan 7, exact on Jan 5

Transit SUN conjoined natal Saturn Jan 5 through Jan 9, exact on Jan 7

MARS transit House Ten Jan 5 through Jan 11, exact on Jan 8

Transit MARS sextile natal Sun Jan 6 through Jan 11, exact on Jan 8

Transit PLUTO conjoined natal Venus Nov 24, 2004 through Jun 20, 2005, exact on Jan 9 & Jun 20

Transit SUN opposed natal Pluto Jan 7 through Jan 11, exact on Jan 9

VENUS transit House Eleven Jan 9 through Jan 12, exact on Jan 11

MERCURY transit House Eleven Jan 10 through Jan 13, exact on Jan 11

Transit MARS trine natal Uranus Jan 9 through Jan 15, exact on Jan 12

Transit VENUS trine natal Neptune Jan 12 through Jan 15, exact on Jan 13

Transit MERCURY trine natal Neptune Jan 12 through Jan 15, exact on Jan 13

SUN transit House Twelve Jan 13 through Jan 17, exact on Jan 15

Transit MERCURY square natal Uranus Jan 17 through Jan 19, exact on Jan 18

Transit MERCURY opposed natal Jupiter Jan 17 through Jan 20, exact on Jan 18

Transit VENUS square natal Uranus Jan 17 through Jan 20, exact on Jan 19

Transit VENUS opposed natal Jupiter Jan 18 through Jan 21, exact on Jan 19

Transit MERCURY conjoined natal Mercury Jan 19 through Jan 21, exact on Jan 20

Transit VENUS conjoined natal Mercury Jan 20 through Jan 23, exact on Jan 21

Transit MERCURY conjoined natal Saturn Jan 20 through Jan 23, exact on Jan 22

Transit VENUS conjoined natal Saturn Jan 21 through Jan 25, exact on Jan 23

Transit MERCURY opposed natal Pluto Jan 22 through Jan 24, exact on Jan 23

Transit VENUS opposed natal Pluto Jan 23 through Jan 26, exact on Jan 25

Transit SUN opposed natal Mars Jan 23 through Jan 27, exact on Jan 25

Transit URANUS opposed natal Neptune Dec 3, 2004 through Mar 2, 2005, exact on Jan 25

MERCURY transit House Twelve Jan 26 through Jan 28, exact on Jan 27

Transit MARS conjoined natal Venus Jan 24 through Jan 30, exact on Jan 27

Transit MARS opposed natal Moon Jan 26 through Jan 31, exact on Jan 29

Transit SUN conjoined natal Sun Jan 27 through Jan 31, exact on Jan 29

VENUS transit House Twelve Jan 28 through Jan 31, exact on Jan 30

Transit SUN sextile natal Uranus Jan 29 through Feb 2, exact on Jan 31