JANUARY 2007

Happy New Year! I wish you and your family the most prosperous and peaceful year ever. The major planetary contact this month occurs on the 22nd – Jupiter in Sagittarius squaring Uranus in Pisces. This relationship occurs three times this year – in January, May and October. Jupiter in its own sign emphasizes issues of expansion, relocation, travel, religion, global trade, politics, philosophy, advertising, public relations, education and the law. Uranus in Pisces supports social revolution – changes which need to be made for the benefit of all society, sensitivity to the needs of everyone and in particular help for those groups who are the least able to help themselves. The square or 90-degrees between the planets, creates stress due to the difference in the natures of the planets and the signs in which they are transiting. In this case it is the stress described by governments and leaders who desire expansion of their domain based on their particular beliefs and the sometimes negative results which the resulting actions create – destruction, death, starvation, disease and fiscal irresponsibility. These issues will confront the world on many levels throughout this year. The Sun in Capricorn until the 20th supports issues relating to career, management, business, leadership, organization, control, engineering, personal restructuring and security. The Sun in Aquarius after the 20th supports global, humanitarian, political, governmental, community and group issues. It joins Mercury, Venus and Neptune as new leaders are officially sworn in. Aquarius is the sign which rules technology, computers, inventions and “thinking on your feet.” Hopefully Congress will do this as they begin the year and pay more attention to humanitarian needs than politicking.

Mercury (communication, writing, contracts, commerce, workers) in Capricorn until the 15th supports planning and arrangements in regard to career, management, leadership, organization, business, security and timelines. It joins the Sun and Venus in working on ideas of how to restructure the work force after retirements and layoffs. Mercury in Aquarius supports communication within groups, communities and governments. Aquarius relates to global and humanitarian concerns. On the 30th Mercury enters the shadow of the next retrograde cycle which spans from February 14th to March 8th in Aquarius and Pisces. Between January 30th and February 14th an issue will arise or a transitional situation will begin which relates to group, community or societal concerns as well as sensitivity, service, creativity or those in need.

Venus (values, money, social connections) in Capricorn until the 4th supports organization, management, business, security and career. This is a time to list your New Year’s resolutions based on your short and long-term values as well as returning your home to a sense of control after the holidays. Venus in Aquarius from the 4th to the 28th values humanitarian, global, governmental, community and group concerns. Venus in Pisces encourages volunteering, help for those in need, service and creative arts. In preparation for spring cleaning, this is a good time to give away items no longer in use.

Mars (initiation, energy, aggression) in Sagittarius until the 16th energizes travel, trade, education, legal matters, religion and philosophy. When Mars meets Pluto on the 13th it supports anger and aggression based belief systems. It could also increase accidents due to speed, taking chances and having the attitude that one has more rights than others. Mars in Capricorn after the 16th returns the populace to actions supporting business, career, organization, management, security, control and corporate restructuring.

Jupiter (expansion, opportunity, optimism, travel, foreign trade, education, religion, legal matters) transits 8 to 13 degrees Sagittarius where it will repeat from June thru September. Jupiter will be in Sagittarius from November 2006 thru mid-December 2007. Jupiter in its own sign brings issues of and opportunity thru travel, foreign countries, politics, religion, trade, public relations, education and legal matters. Birthdays most affected are November 30th-December 6th, May 29th-June 4th, August 31st-September 6th and February 27th-March 4th as well as companies or persons whose charts have planets or angles from 8 to 13 degrees Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo or Pisces.

Saturn (structure, foundation, responsibility) retrogrades from 24 to 22 degrees Leo where it was in October/November and where it will be in July 2007. Saturn has passed the middle degrees of Leo and has brought career changes and shifts in responsibility to many Leos in addition to restructuring in the house of the chart it rules or where planets in Leo are found. Leo relates to royalty, leadership, performing, entertainment, children and creative talents. During Saturn in Leo hobbies can be developed and turned into businesses. This month’s transit most directly affects those born August 15th-17th, February 11th-13th, November 15th-17th and May 13th-15th as well as those whose charts have planets or angles from 22 to 24 degrees Leo, Aquarius, Taurus and Scorpio. Saturn’s last transit thru Leo was 1975 to 1978. Review what was happening in your life about 30 years ago, during the half-cycle of 14-15 years (in Aquarius), the quarter cycle of 7 years (in Taurus) and 21 years, the third quarter cycle (in Scorpio) to understand what Saturn in Leo from July 2005 to September 2007 will mean for you.

Uranus (freedom, rebellion, surprise, invention technology) transits 11 to 12 degrees Pisces, repeating where it was in March, April, September and October 2006. Most affected are birthdays of March 2nd-3rd, September 4th-5th, December 3rd-5th and June 2nd-3rd as well as persons or companies whose charts have planets or angles from 11 to 12 degrees Pisces, Virgo, Gemini or Sagittarius. Between March 2006 and January 2007 they will need freedom, experience chaos or make radical changes. Uranus will be in Pisces until 2011 and supports social revolution. During 1920, the start of the previous Uranus thru Pisces, Congress granted women the right to vote. It was the “roaring 20s.” Uranus in Pisces supports artistic creativity with innovation and intellect with sensitivity, leading to modern ways of helping those in need and suggesting that the only way that humanity will survive is by caring for each other and doing what is best for all, addressing humanitarian and global issues such as disaster relief and political decisions made for the good of the masses, not just special interests and the wealthy.

Neptune (sensitivity, inspiration, escapism, dreams, trust) transits 18 to 19 degrees Aquarius, repeating where it was in March, April, July and August of 2006. Neptune relates to intangibles such as imagination, inspiration, art, dance and creative writing as well as prayer, healing, dreams and escapism. Birthdays most affected are February 7th-8th, May 8th-9th, August 10th-11th and November 10th-11th as well as charts with planets or angles from 18 to 19 degrees Leo, Taurus, Aquarius or Scorpio. During the retrograde of Neptune (May-October 2007) will be an excellent time to release addictive habits, attitudes or behaviors. Neptune transits bring a lack of focus or direction, a sense of drifting or the inability to see a disappointment, betrayal, error or weakness until it’s too late. It dissolves the past in order to make space for the future. On the positive side this can be a time for healing, faith, psychic insights and artistic creativity. Under Neptune in Aquarius you can develop intuition, musical talents, practice meditation and pay more attention to your own inner guidance. You may also need to watch your back and balance faith with fact to see events clearly, not with wishful thinking or being attached to the dream or vision of what you think might have been.

Pluto (power, control, resources, transformation) transits 27 to 28 degrees Sagittarius, where it will repeat in June, July and November of 2007. Most affected are birthdays around December 19th-20th, June 18th-19th, March 18th-19th and September 20th-21st as well as charts with planets or angles from 27 to 28 degrees Sagittarius, Gemini, Pisces and Virgo. Between January and November of 2007 they will experience major changes in life such as marriage, divorce, relocation and career/financial challenges. These are times in life when counseling or therapy could be required and self-awareness/motivational work necessary. Now that Pluto has completed the 24th degree and is three-quarters of the way thru Sagittarius, it has brought focus, transformation and paradigm shifts in travel, education, travel, religion, politics and global trade. 

Specific indications for the twelve signs are as follows:

Note: In addition to reading about your sun sign, you can get additional information by reading about your moon sign, rising sign and the sign on the Midheaven of your chart.

Nancy Bahlman is a professional astrologer with special interests in relating persons to locations using Astro*Cartography and Local Space Charts. Classes now forming.
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