We have a chironic theme for the year, which began last summer and will continue through June 2006. Chiron was the original wounded healer in mythology. Throughout this time, old emotional issues may be brought to consciousness and we will be pressed to search out solutions. We can no longer pretend the baggage is not there and we cannot successfully blame others for its cause. Many will struggle with the root fear of abandonment. The Inner Critic will attack the self in vicious tirades or may act as a toxin, poisoning the atmosphere outside with name-calling and fear mongering. If you hear one individual attacking another, you hear someone who is avoiding his/her own pain. The theme of Chiron is about feeling just enough ache to seek relief that truly works. It teaches true compassion for oneself and others, thus allowing for genuine forgiveness.
There will be two eclipse seasons during '05. Both periods represent times of critical mass, when we have no choice but to look at the facts, for good or ill. The prime target of the eclipses this year is relationship. April and October are the fulcrum months. There are beneficent forces favoring love and romance through October, so the eclipses allow not only conflict, but also love to surface.
The economy will probably show signs of gradual improvement, at least according to various economic indicators. Prepare now for a recessionary trend that may begin in August, but more clearly sharpens in the last quarter and continues through much of '06.
Aries Jupiter has been in your 7th house of partnerships since October of '04 and continues through October 2005. This year which may bring a marriage or a business with another. Those already betrothed will be finding new ways to enjoy the relationship. A few will decide they need freedom to depart.
Through July you will be completing projects related to aging property and family. By August you will be thinking more deeply about the subject of children and may prefer not to parent at this time. Those who already have children will be attending to their issues and development.
Beginning mid-August through December your normally driving energy will be decelerating. Focus attention on preserving funds now. It is not a good time to start big projects. Pay attention to the messages around you and respond as required.
Taurus During the first six months you are completing projects in the arena of communications that began about two years ago. You may have been attending an educational program. Maybe you have been required to develop the efficiency of your language and communications processing. This particular cycle of Saturn often brings a "new language" of some type to learn, with a challenging vocabulary. From July forward, for approximately 2.5 years, you will be focusing attention on anything around you that is aging, from older people to the household roof.
During the first three quarters, Jupiter, a beneficent energy, is in your 6th house of health, employment, and daily routine. This suggests that you are experiencing improved circumstances in any or all of these areas.
Gemini The last two years have brought challenges into your life concerning finances. Your disposable income has decreased. You may have made a long term investment that uses your extra resources in the short haul. In the last six months you will find that this pressure reducing. From July forward, the fresh challenges will be tied to the area of communications. You will be called upon to learn a new language and to communicate to others with far greater efficiency than you have in the past.
You are ruled by the planet Mercury, the ancient courier of messages. Three times per year Mercury goes retrograde and during these periods circumstances press you to slow down, even if you would rather not. Decisions and forward motion become challenging. The planet will retrograde from March 19 to April 12, between July 22 and August 15, and finally from November 14 to December 3. The best thing to do when it is retrograde is to maintain a sense of humor.
Cancer Saturn has been in your sign for the last two years and will remain so until July. While it has been in Cancer, you have attempted to make your mark in the world, to establish a fresh identity, and this has been a slow moving project. Your sense of direction will be improving as the year progresses. Save your money because you will want to prepare for a significant investment of your resources in '06.
The eclipses are particularly important for the Moon-ruled Cancerians. Eclipse seasons will be in April and October. Your attention will be strongly focused in the areas of property and life direction. Circumstances may seem to require important decisions in these areas. April is confusing, so it is best to wait for October to make final determinations.
Leo For the past two years your career and life direction has been drifting while you focus on internal changes. The inner work continues for the first half of '05, but during the second half you will become more clear about what must be done to prepare yourself for a new future. Focus attention on your physical body so you will be strong enough to take on the discipline required to meet your new goals.
Areas of pleasure include short distance travels, vehicles, workshops and informal education, lectures, relationships to siblings and neighbors. In October you will be wanting to make improvements in your home or work areas for the sake of beauty. Your need to improve family relationships becomes prominent at that time.
Virgo For nearly five years you have been working exceptionally hard. Concentration continues through the first six months. However, following July, you will shift focus from the mainstream of career life and for many, this transfer will be a relief. You need a sabbatical. Since October of '04 your income has probably expanded. The favorable energies in this area continue through October '05. Save your money now so you can do something about the needed R&R later.
Your planetary ruler is Mercury. Three times per year Mercury goes retrograde and during these periods circumstances press you to slow down, even if you don't wish to do so. Decisions and forward motion become difficult in general. You've experienced this phenomenon many times over the years, so it is not foreboding. The planet will retrograde from March 19 to April 12, between July 22 and August 15, and finally from Nov. 14 to Dec. 3. The best thing to do when it is retrograde is to blame all mistakes on Mercury and rely upon your sense of humor.
Libra Libras are enjoying the Jupiter's protective aura through October '05. One year out of every 12 Jupiter visits your sign and during that time people especially want to be around you. This 12th year often corresponds with increased travel or expansion of your territory in some other way, such as education, or social growth. Internally your faith is reinforced and you have a stronger belief in your ability to manage life. If you need a favor, now is the time to ask.
If you are well placed vocationally, then you have been charged with increasing responsibility in your career over the last two years. You may have worked many extra hours for free. In July this trend shifts and you will begin a 2.5-year cycle of harvesting the fruits of your labors without having to work so many hours to achieve them.
Scorpio During the first six months you will be finishing activities involving the law, publishing, education, and/or business travel. In the second half you will be assessing your direction in life. Those who are happy with their present trajectories are on the way to increasing responsibilities and moving upward in the world. Those who are fatigued with their situations will be thinking seriously about making major moves or changes. For best results, observe and evaluate during '05, but don't change anything drastically until '06 or '07. A serious move made in '05 could be premature and not yet well designed for your needs. Do note that in November your attitude will improve significantly and is likely to remain generally positive for the next full year. After mid-August your overall energy level will be lower as you focus inward in preparation for big changes in the future. You may even temporarily back out of a significant relationship for a period of contemplation.
Sagittarius Through the first six months you are finishing financial business. This may include debt, inheritance, investments, partner's income, insurance or tax issues. You have probably been concentrating on eliminating debt for the last two years. From July forward, you may begin to travel for the sake of business, or to seek business from those who live at a distance. It is possible that you need additional education and next fall is a good time to begin. It will be time to give attention to how your business is affected by the law, so that you can make necessary corrections.
During the first 10 months you are enjoying community connections. You may be spending more time among organizations or groups devoted to social causes. Your social life overall is growing and you are meeting new people.
Capricorn This is the 3rd year following a significant shift in life priorities and direction. By now you have some idea of the big picture. You and your significant other are mutually involved in a quest for emotional healing. You are sometimes the helper and sometimes the client. You will be glad later if you focus on saving money during the first two quarters. After July, debt will feel like a noose around your neck. You will be ready at that point to reorganize financial matters, especially those related to taxes, debt, and legacies. Since October of '04, Jupiter has expanded your career and general reputation. This positive condition will continue through October of '05. At that point you may become more intentionally involved in community activities in order to increase your networking potential.
Aquarius During the first six months you are finishing old business and bringing projects to closure. You may feel conflicted about moving to the next phase of your life, while leaving behind security. From July forward your attention turns toward issues of marriage and partnership. Those who are married will be in need of establishing new grounds for that merger because the past purpose is no longer useful. Some who are currently single may decide that it is time to take your partnership seriously and make a contract of it. Others may choose to let go of a long term situation that has lost its spark. From August through the end of the year much of your attention will be absorbed by home, hearth and family matters. Old issues may resurface for cleansing and releasing. Don't run away from them.
January through October is a period in which you have good fortune related to travel, legal matters, publishing and education. In the last quarter a time for celebration of accomplishments is at hand. You will have the opportunity to see the fruits of your labors. More emphasis on travel begins during the last quarter.
Pisces All the Fish are suffering from boredom and restlessness. Your identity and probably your appearance have been changing rapidly. This phenomenon began two years ago and will continue for another four years. You want to express yourself in whatever is distinctly your way and are not willing to follow the pack. You must free yourself from whatever binds your energy, and that may include addictions in any form. You know what needs to be released. May and June are the prominent months in which you may take action.
The first 10 months are favorable in one or more of the following areas of resources: inheritance, sale of goods or property, loans, debts, alimony, child support, insurance payoffs, lawsuit payoffs, investments, and partner's income. If you need favors from others, now is the time to ask. In the last quarter good fortune moves into the areas of travel, legal interests, publishing and education.
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