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Uranus Returns to Taurus

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  • Uranus enters Taurus (3:26 AM EST)

After a brief occupation from May 15th to November 6th, 2018, Uranus returns to Taurus for the long haul (until its final exit on April 25th, 2026).

This post gives you the basics on what this transit means, but here’s a quick cheat sheet (from that post) about what might happen when the planet of liberation hits the sign of stubborn habits, security and resources:

  • new values

  • new approach to money/security/survival/pleasure/self-esteem/beauty

  • disrupted habits

  • new physical expression

  • disruption of stagnation

  • liberation from suppression

  • detachment from possessions/possessiveness

  • upgrade of what’s stagnated

2018 offered an introduction. Did you experience any warning rumbles or hints that something fixed needed to change? Whatever began at that time will now continue and intensify (you’re most likely to have felt this if you have anything from 0 to 2 degrees of the Fixed or Earth signs).

Uranus is about what’s new, so all of the above can be boiled down to that concept. Some area of your life (wherever Taurus is located in your chart) is ready for an update. The strength of the update (whether it’s a cool opportunity to move in a new direction or a radical disruption) will depend on how ready you are to change and how entrenched a certain situation is. The stronger the disruption the more change is needed.

Since we have a Pisces New Moon today, you can also look at what’s happening around 15 deg Pisces in your chart – a new beginning there will be connected to Uranus’ big update. The contrasting energies are interesting: this New Moon (and Mercury Rx) is so vague and unproven and in flux. But there will be no mistaking what’s happening in Taurus. This speaks to many different layers of change – some are immediate and visible (Uranus) but the long-term outcome (and additional layers) will not be visible just yet.

Wondering how Uranus’ transit of Taurus might impact you? I’ve written an eBook about it, based on your house positions (you need to know your birth time so you can figure out which description in the book applies to you).

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Venus’ Transit of Aquarius

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Venus enters Aquarius on March 1st (11:45 am EST). This is the breath-of-fresh-air transit. Relationships, finances, self-esteem and values are given a shot of detachment, innovation and freedom. What used to matter may not matter quite so much as you’re able to step back and glimpse the bigger picture (Aquarius is the sign of the collective).

It may be time for an update to what you value, how you look or who you associate with.

Venus in Aquarius can emphasize the beauty of what’s unique or it can emphasize feelings of alienation. Much depends on how you deal with Venus-themed issues – do you feel like a misunderstood outcast or are you ready to embrace what’s yours? This isn’t a warm, fuzzy transit (independence is a huge theme) but it can be a relief for those who are ready to enjoy what lies beyond set definitions of beauty, success or popularity.

This transit sparkles for those who aren’t afraid to be themselves. Yes, this is a huge cliché, but it’s true. Whether you loath or enjoy what you see in the mirror, Venus in Aquarius asks you to celebrate who you are and what you have no matter what others think. Stepping away from the values that they assign to you can be tremendously freeing. You find it attractive/desirable/precious and they don’t, but suddenly it doesn’t matter what they think.

At the same time, consider where you feel free to love and be loved the way you want (without judgement or fear). Is there a place like that in your life?

Here are the aspects Venus in Aquarius will make:

  • Mar 2nd: sextile Chiron in Aries (0 deg)

  • Mar 10th: trine Juno in Gemini (11 deg)

  • Mar 11th: sextile Ceres in Sagittarius (11 deg)

  • Mar 21st: square Mars in Taurus (23 deg)

  • Mar 21st: sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (23 deg)

  • Mar 21st: inconjunct North Node in Cancer (23 deg)

  • Mar 22nd: trine Pallas Rx in Libra (25 deg)

  • Mar 22nd: conjunct Black Moon Lilith (25 deg)

  • Mar 26th: Pisces ingress

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Venus’ Transit of Aquarius

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Photo by Gabrielle Ri from Pexels

Venus enters Aquarius on March 1st (11:45 am EST). This is the breath-of-fresh-air transit. Relationships, finances, self-esteem and values are given a shot of detachment, innovation and freedom. What used to matter may not matter quite so much as you’re able to step back and glimpse the bigger picture (Aquarius is the sign of the collective).

It may be time for an update to what you value, how you look or who you associate with.

Venus in Aquarius can emphasize the beauty of what’s unique or it can emphasize feelings of alienation. Much depends on how you deal with Venus-themed issues – do you feel like a misunderstood outcast or are you ready to embrace what’s yours? This isn’t a warm, fuzzy transit (independence is a huge theme) but it can be a relief for those who are ready to enjoy what lies beyond set definitions of beauty, success or popularity.

This transit sparkles for those who aren’t afraid to be themselves. Yes, this is a huge cliché, but it’s true. Whether you loath or enjoy what you see in the mirror, Venus in Aquarius asks you to celebrate who you are and what you have no matter what others think. Stepping away from the values that they assign to you can be tremendously freeing. You find it attractive/desirable/precious and they don’t, but suddenly it doesn’t matter what they think.

At the same time, consider where you feel free to love and be loved the way you want (without judgement or fear). Is there a place like that in your life?

Here are the aspects Venus in Aquarius will make:

  • Mar 2nd: sextile Chiron in Aries (0 deg)

  • Mar 10th: trine Juno in Gemini (11 deg)

  • Mar 11th: sextile Ceres in Sagittarius (11 deg)

  • Mar 21st: square Mars in Taurus (23 deg)

  • Mar 21st: sextile Jupiter in Sagittarius (23 deg)

  • Mar 21st: inconjunct North Node in Cancer (23 deg)

  • Mar 22nd: trine Pallas Rx in Libra (25 deg)

  • Mar 22nd: conjunct Black Moon Lilith (25 deg)

  • Mar 26th: Pisces ingress

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Pisces Season, 2019

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The Sun enters Pisces this evening (February 18th) at 6:03 pm EST. This is the season where nothing is defined and everything (or nothing) is possible. It all depends on how you work with the energy of transcendence, allowance, release and spirituality.

Pisces is an expansive influence because boundaries are dissolved. But it’s often difficult to place any values on what expands because this is not about material gain. More is possible, but only if you release control and expectations. This is very much about going with the flow and trusting that it will take you to the perfect place at the perfect time.

This energy can be soothing or confusing, healing or undermining. As the last sign, endings can occur as situations gently but relentlessly dissolve. You simply cannot hold onto what’s fading away. But if you remain open, something new can flow in just as easily.

This year, expansion is boosted thanks to a square from Jupiter in Sag. This is the “no limits” aspect, but we always have to use to caution with hard aspects to Jupiter – there will be exaggeration or overestimation.

Here are the aspects the Pisces Sun will make:

  • Feb 19th: Full Moon (0 deg Virgo)

  • Feb 23rd: square Juno in Gemini (4 deg)

  • Feb 27th: sextile Mars in Taurus (9 deg)

  • Feb 28th: square Ceres in Sagittarius (9 deg)

  • Mar 6th: New Moon (15 deg Pisces)

  • Mar 6th: conjunct Neptune (16 deg)

  • Mar 7th: conjunct Vesta (17 deg)

  • Mar 9th: sextile Saturn in Capricorn (18 deg)

  • Mar 13th: sextile Pluto in Capricorn (22 deg)

  • Mar 13th: square Jupiter in Sagittarius (23 deg)

  • Mar 14th: conjunct Mercury Rx (24 deg)

  • Mar 15th: trine the Cancer North Node (24 deg)

  • Mar 17th: inconjunct Pallas Rx in Libra (27 deg)

  • Mar 20th: Aries ingress

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Pisces Season, 2019

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The Sun enters Pisces this evening (February 18th) at 6:03 pm EST. This is the season where nothing is defined and everything (or nothing) is possible. It all depends on how you work with the energy of transcendence, allowance, release and spirituality.

Pisces is an expansive influence because boundaries are dissolved. But it’s often difficult to place any values on what expands because this is not about material gain. More is possible, but only if you release control and expectations. This is very much about going with the flow and trusting that it will take you to the perfect place at the perfect time.

This energy can be soothing or confusing, healing or undermining. As the last sign, endings can occur as situations gently but relentlessly dissolve. You simply cannot hold onto what’s fading away. But if you remain open, something new can flow in just as easily.

This year, expansion is boosted thanks to a square from Jupiter in Sag. This is the “no limits” aspect, but we always have to use to caution with hard aspects to Jupiter – there will be exaggeration or overestimation.

Here are the aspects the Pisces Sun will make:

  • Feb 19th: Full Moon (0 deg Virgo)

  • Feb 23rd: square Juno in Gemini (4 deg)

  • Feb 27th: sextile Mars in Taurus (9 deg)

  • Feb 28th: square Ceres in Sagittarius (9 deg)

  • Mar 6th: New Moon (15 deg Pisces)

  • Mar 6th: conjunct Neptune (16 deg)

  • Mar 7th: conjunct Vesta (17 deg)

  • Mar 9th: sextile Saturn in Capricorn (18 deg)

  • Mar 13th: sextile Pluto in Capricorn (22 deg)

  • Mar 13th: square Jupiter in Sagittarius (23 deg)

  • Mar 14th: conjunct Mercury Rx (24 deg)

  • Mar 15th: trine the Cancer North Node (24 deg)

  • Mar 17th: inconjunct Pallas Rx in Libra (27 deg)

  • Mar 20th: Aries ingress

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Mars’ Transit of Taurus: Trust Your Body

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Mars enters Fixed Earth sign Taurus on February 14th. Actions, anger, sexual energy and initiative become focused on survival – what’s real and most valuable.

This is a deliberate placement for Mars. It’s about doing what needs to be done in order to survive and thrive. Momentum can slow which will allow you to carefully consider your next move. This is not about impulse or risk – don’t try to rush or push a situation faster/further than it wants to go. Mars in Taurus is patient and focused on long-term gain. This is a builder’s energy – many actors known for their amazing physiques have natal Mars in Taurus.

Consider what you can build during this transit. Don’t expect quick results, but imagine what you could accomplish if you focused your energy in the same direction, day after day? Taurus is about routine, and this is the building block of all great accomplishments.

This transit is excellent for looking out for yourself in a financial or emotional situation. It can also be an intensely sensual and indulgent influence as physicality and comfort are emphasized. Mars in Taurus can be basic – if it feels good it’s a yes and if it doesn’t feel good it’s a no. Pay attention to what feels pleasurable/secure. Watch for physical reactions that tell you if a scenario is positive or not – trust your body.

Here are the aspects Mars in Taurus will make:

  • Feb 27th: sextile the Pisces Sun (9 deg)

  • Feb 28th: inconjunct Ceres in Sagittarius (9 deg)

  • Mar 10th: sextile Neptune in Pisces (16 deg)

  • Mar 14th: trine Saturn in Capricorn (18 deg)

  • Mar 20th: trine Pluto in Capricorn (22 deg)

  • Mar 21st: inconjunct Jupiter in Sagittarius (23 deg)

  • Mar 22nd: trine the Capricorn South Node (24 deg)

  • Mar 22nd: sextile Vesta in Pisces (24 deg)

  • Mar 23rd: inconjunct Pallas Rx in Libra (25 deg)

  • Mar 24th: square Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (25 deg)

  • Mar 31st: Gemini ingress

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Mars’ Transit of Taurus: Trust Your Body

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Mars enters Fixed Earth sign Taurus on February 14th. Actions, anger, sexual energy and initiative become focused on survival – what’s real and most valuable.

This is a deliberate placement for Mars. It’s about doing what needs to be done in order to survive and thrive. Momentum can slow which will allow you to carefully consider your next move. This is not about impulse or risk – don’t try to rush or push a situation faster/further than it wants to go. Mars in Taurus is patient and focused on long-term gain. This is a builder’s energy – many actors known for their amazing physiques have natal Mars in Taurus.

Consider what you can build during this transit. Don’t expect quick results, but imagine what you could accomplish if you focused your energy in the same direction, day after day? Taurus is about routine, and this is the building block of all great accomplishments.

This transit is excellent for looking out for yourself in a financial or emotional situation. It can also be an intensely sensual and indulgent influence as physicality and comfort are emphasized. Mars in Taurus can be basic – if it feels good it’s a yes and if it doesn’t feel good it’s a no. Pay attention to what feels pleasurable/secure. Watch for physical reactions that tell you if a scenario is positive or not – trust your body.

Here are the aspects Mars in Taurus will make:

  • Feb 27th: sextile the Pisces Sun (9 deg)

  • Feb 28th: inconjunct Ceres in Sagittarius (9 deg)

  • Mar 10th: sextile Neptune in Pisces (16 deg)

  • Mar 14th: trine Saturn in Capricorn (18 deg)

  • Mar 20th: trine Pluto in Capricorn (22 deg)

  • Mar 21st: inconjunct Jupiter in Sagittarius (23 deg)

  • Mar 22nd: trine the Capricorn South Node (24 deg)

  • Mar 22nd: sextile Vesta in Pisces (24 deg)

  • Mar 23rd: inconjunct Pallas Rx in Libra (25 deg)

  • Mar 24th: square Black Moon Lilith in Aquarius (25 deg)

  • Mar 31st: Gemini ingress

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Mercury’s Transit of Pisces and Mercury Retrograde

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Mercury enters Pisces on February 10th, and communication/thoughts become fluid. Logic is less important now than hint and imagination. Intuition is pronounced but so is delusion. The line between truth and lies is blurred.

Mercury in Pisces can open your mind to new possibilities, but whether they’re real or not remains to be seen. This can be a highly creative and empathetic transit – depending on how sensitive you are, you may have trouble differentiating between your thoughts and their thoughts. Strengthen your mental boundaries- if you already pick up on what others are thinking, this transit can emphasize that spongelike tendency.

The story will shift several times during this transit, especially since Mercury will station Rx at 29 deg Pisces. Mercury will make it all the way to the final degree and then reverse, suggesting that a conclusion will almost be reached. But then, you’ll have to look again, ask questions or look behind the veil. Mercury Rx in Pisces can be very slippery – details will be lost and decisions will not be concrete. If you can, wait until Mercury stations direct before you agree or sign. Much of what you first learn may be false or misleading.

Here are the aspects Mercury in Pisces will make:

  • Feb 13th: square Ceres in Sagittarius (5 deg)

  • Feb 13th: conjunct Vesta (6 deg)

  • Feb 19th: conjunct Neptune (15 deg)

  • Feb 19th: sextile Saturn in Capricorn (16 deg)

  • Feb 22nd: square Jupiter in Sagittarius (21 deg)

  • Feb 23rd: sextile Pluto in Capricorn (22 deg)

  • Feb 26th: trine the Cancer North Node (25 deg)

  • Mar 2nd: inconjunct Pallas Rx in Libra (28 deg)

  • Mar 5th: stations Rx (29 deg)

  • Mar 10th: inconjunct Pallas Rx in Libra (27 deg)

  • Mar 14th: trine the Cancer North Node (24 deg)

  • Mar 14th: conjunct the Sun (24 deg)

  • Mar 15th: square Jupiter in Sagittarius (23 deg)

  • Mar 16th: sextile Pluto in Capricorn (22 deg)

  • Mar 17th: conjunct Vesta (21 deg)

  • Mar 17th: sextile Mars in Taurus (21 deg)

  • Mar 20th: sextile Saturn in Capricorn (19 deg)

  • Mar 24th: conjunct Neptune (16 deg)

  • Mar 24th: square Juno in Gemini (17 deg)

  • Mar 28th: stations direct (16 deg)

  • Apr 2nd: conjunct Neptune (17 deg)

  • Apr 7th: sextile Saturn in Capricorn (20 deg)

  • Apr 7th: inconjunct Pallas Rx in Libra (20 deg)

  • Apr 9th: trine the Cancer North Node (22 deg)

  • Aor 10th: sextile Pluto in Capricorn (23 deg)

  • Apr 12th: square Jupiter in Sagittarius (24 deg)

  • Apr 14th: square Juno in Gemini (27 deg)

  • Apr 17th: Aries ingress

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Mercury’s Transit of Pisces and Mercury Retrograde

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Mercury enters Pisces on February 10th, and communication/thoughts become fluid. Logic is less important now than hint and imagination. Intuition is pronounced but so is delusion. The line between truth and lies is blurred.

Mercury in Pisces can open your mind to new possibilities, but whether they’re real or not remains to be seen. This can be a highly creative and empathetic transit – depending on how sensitive you are, you may have trouble differentiating between your thoughts and their thoughts. Strengthen your mental boundaries- if you already pick up on what others are thinking, this transit can emphasize that spongelike tendency.

The story will shift several times during this transit, especially since Mercury will station Rx at 29 deg Pisces. Mercury will make it all the way to the final degree and then reverse, suggesting that a conclusion will almost be reached. But then, you’ll have to look again, ask questions or look behind the veil. Mercury Rx in Pisces can be very slippery – details will be lost and decisions will not be concrete. If you can, wait until Mercury stations direct before you agree or sign. Much of what you first learn may be false or misleading.

Here are the aspects Mercury in Pisces will make:

  • Feb 13th: square Ceres in Sagittarius (5 deg)

  • Feb 13th: conjunct Vesta (6 deg)

  • Feb 19th: conjunct Neptune (15 deg)

  • Feb 19th: sextile Saturn in Capricorn (16 deg)

  • Feb 22nd: square Jupiter in Sagittarius (21 deg)

  • Feb 23rd: sextile Pluto in Capricorn (22 deg)

  • Feb 26th: trine the Cancer North Node (25 deg)

  • Mar 2nd: inconjunct Pallas Rx in Libra (28 deg)

  • Mar 5th: stations Rx (29 deg)

  • Mar 10th: inconjunct Pallas Rx in Libra (27 deg)

  • Mar 14th: trine the Cancer North Node (24 deg)

  • Mar 14th: conjunct the Sun (24 deg)

  • Mar 15th: square Jupiter in Sagittarius (23 deg)

  • Mar 16th: sextile Pluto in Capricorn (22 deg)

  • Mar 17th: conjunct Vesta (21 deg)

  • Mar 17th: sextile Mars in Taurus (21 deg)

  • Mar 20th: sextile Saturn in Capricorn (19 deg)

  • Mar 24th: conjunct Neptune (16 deg)

  • Mar 24th: square Juno in Gemini (17 deg)

  • Mar 28th: stations direct (16 deg)

  • Apr 2nd: conjunct Neptune (17 deg)

  • Apr 7th: sextile Saturn in Capricorn (20 deg)

  • Apr 7th: inconjunct Pallas Rx in Libra (20 deg)

  • Apr 9th: trine the Cancer North Node (22 deg)

  • Aor 10th: sextile Pluto in Capricorn (23 deg)

  • Apr 12th: square Jupiter in Sagittarius (24 deg)

  • Apr 14th: square Juno in Gemini (27 deg)

  • Apr 17th: Aries ingress

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