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John Lennon's Transit Interpretative Report through March of 2005
(LIST OF TRANSITS CAN BE FOUND HERE)
Does not include the wheel chart, please order natal interpretative report

Transit NEPTUNE square natal Saturn

Oct 1 through Oct 4, 2004

During the long period in which this influence prevails, other factors will contribute to its impact; factors such as your age, maturity, past experiences, current circumstances, and of course, other planetary influences that occur from time to time. In spite of all the other factors however, confusion, disorientation, debt, and unrealistic expectations will have an impact on the tradition and structure of your life-style, methods, and attitudes. Your authority, experience, hard work, and organization may be undermined or ignored, and that which you have neglected now comes back to haunt you. How well you are able or willing to cope with disappointment, loss, and failure is tested. Hidden fears and worries increase, and to make matters worse, confronting them openly and honestly is not so easily accomplished. The value of traditions, structures, and necessary restrictions and limitations becomes murky or terribly misguided. This is a highly unfavorable period for risky business ventures or to acquire any kind of monetary debt. All is not totally negative. One of the positive potentials is that you may be able to stop whatever erosion has taken place as a result of past neglect. With patience and determination you can hold on to what is real and what is truly worth while-- and wait until the tide turns once again in your favor.

Transit SATURN sextile natal Neptune

Oct 1 through Oct 9

Current circumstances represent opportunity that may allow you to turn fantasy into reality, a chance to use imagination and inspiration in some structured, meaningful way. It is only the opportunity mind you-- opportunity that eventually leads to accomplishment-- not the accomplishment itself. Under this influence you may also encounter people and situations that offer spiritual guidance, especially when it comes through traditional ideas and methods.

Transit SATURN sextile natal Uranus

Oct 1 through Oct 1

Potential opportunities in your present circumstances may lead to friendships or business associations with older, more established people or authority figures. Other situations you encounter represent opportunities that may lead to success in financial activities such as fund-raising or inspire you to establish or become a member of a group or organization. Watch for an opportunity to introduce new ideas or unorthodox methods into a traditional system.

Transit MARS conjoined natal Mars

Oct 1 through Oct 1

The extremely active, potentially chaotic, circumstances during this period can literally as well as figuratively give you a headache. Under this very energetic, sometimes overly aggressive, influence everyone is likely to be busier than usual, and that includes you. It will be difficult to find passive participants in almost any situation. A new two-year cycle of energy begins for you. A period suggesting that by choice or circumstances, you will initiate new directions and new ventures.

Transit MARS trine natal Moon

Oct 1 through Oct 2, exact on Oct 1

Your personal environment is likely to be pretty smooth during this period. Schedules are not interrupted, machinery hums along as it should, everyone does what they are supposed to, and tasks are accomplished on time and with little effort. Creativity and imagination are enhanced. Your actions are more apt to be guided by instinct and intuition. Efforts related to home, family and nutrition are not only successful but emotionally satisfying. This is an excellent time for planting seeds. Activities involving or related to women and babies are highly favored. Under this influence you do not feel the need to compete with anyone, not even yourself. If something comes along that you enjoy you will have plenty of enthusiasm and energy to pursue it.

Transit MARS sextile natal Pluto

Oct 2 through Oct 3, exact on Oct 2

Intense energy in the present circumstances represents opportunity for you to gain a more powerful position of one sort or another. Your efforts may lead, for instance, to increased physical strength, more control over your actions, and greater resourcefulness. This period is a chance to put more concentration into your efforts, whatever they are. Taking advantage of the people and circumstances you encounter, may increase the potential for your ultimate success in activities that involve research and investigation, renovation, recycling, and the analysis and investment of financial assets.

Transit VENUS conjoined natal Venus

Oct 6 through Oct 6, exact on Oct 6

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 JUPITER conjoined natal Mars

Oct 5 through Oct 9, exact on Oct 7

This period can be fortunate for your job or work, and for that matter, most physical activities in which you engage. In a sports competition you would be on the winning team; a concept you can apply literally as well as figuratively to any other area of your life these days. Wisdom and moderation must be imposed if you wish to avoid failing because you were too overconfident of your physical abilities or overestimated the potential success of a certain enterprise. When it comes to getting around, your enjoyment of speed as well as luxury increases. You may be tempted to indulge in a sports car or more luxurious means of travel in general. Enhanced enjoyment of your male relationships is likely. Attraction to the dynamic force of physical energy and strength is greatly heightened-- luring you to those who possess it and situations that inspire it.

Transit MERCURY conjoined natal Sun

Oct 7 through Oct 8, exact on Oct 7

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 SUN conjoined natal Sun

Oct 8 through Oct 9, exact on Oct 9

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.

MERCURY transit House Seven

Oct 9 through Oct 10, exact on Oct 9

The focus of your ideas and discussions these days is likely to concern lawyers and legal matters, debates, contract negotiations, partnership or other alliances, and joint ventures of any kind. There is increased potential under this influence for meeting with various consultants and for sharing spontaneous conversations with retail clerks, bank tellers, those waiting in line with you at the super market, and other people you happen to meet.

Transit VENUS sextile natal Mercury

Oct 10 through Oct 11, exact on Oct 11

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 JUPITER trine natal Moon

Oct 9 through Oct 14, exact on Oct 11

Unless negative circumstances spoil the otherwise fortunate influence that surrounds you, some of your fondest wishes may come true. Gaining emotional satisfaction best describes the potential of this period. You should have no trouble attracting love and affection. Prosperity surrounds your home and family. Other potentially fortunate circumstances involve the higher education of children, long-distance travel with family members, or traveling abroad to visit relatives or a childhood home. Good fortune comes to you through women and children. Your imagination and artistic or creative talents flourish. In spite of the promising circumstances, there are certain potential situations to avoid. The generosity and good feelings that prevail at this time may prompt you to acquire more than you need, which in turn poses the danger of wastefulness. Food and nourishment are apt to be abundant, though that in itself may be a problem if your own consumption results in unwanted weight or other physical complaints that result from a too-rich diet. Your instincts and intuition are enhanced and well worth listening to. The sale or purchase of a home or domestic items is highly favored under this influence.

SUN transit House Seven

Oct 12 through Oct 13, exact on Oct 12

You are concerned with the influence you exercise over other people and your ability to elicit their cooperation. Do others see you as strong, independent, forceful? If you are married or living with someone you are likely to assess your role in the union from a purely egotistical point of view. Do you dominate your partner, or is it the other way around? Does the partnership help or impede your growth as an individual? Has your monetary potential or social status been improved as a result of the relationship? These issues also apply to business alliances you share. Your ego is a bigger factor in interactions. You are apt to become more assertive in legal matters, contracts, negotiations, and interactions with people in general. By choice or circumstances you are likely to engage in more than your fair share of open conflicts and opposition these days. If you become unreasonably stubborn or antagonistic, trying to resolve conflicts or reach compromises will be a formidable task.

Transit URANUS opposed natal Venus

Oct 1 through Dec 10, exact on Oct 13 & Dec 10

The prospect of dealing with other people on any level during this period is not to be taken lightly since you are likely to be subjected to unstable or unpredictable reactions, attitudes, and actions that can best be described as disruptive. The status of relationships with females in general, and in particular with a marriage or business partner and allies in cooperative efforts or joint ventures, should be considered subject to the same chaotic pattern and the potential for total separation. A current romantic attachment will no doubt be severely strained by outside forces over which you have no control, and romance that begins in this period is not likely to withstand the unstable circumstances, ending as abruptly as it started. Social contacts are equally unstable and social events are not likely to come off as planned. This is not a favorable time to launch artistic or design projects. Legal suits that are initiated and contracts or other agreements that are signed under this influence are not likely to be of a permanent nature, and may in fact, be totally reversed.

Transit JUPITER sextile natal Pluto

Oct 12 through Oct 17, exact on Oct 14

Current circumstances may offer opportunity to increase your personal power and control, or at the very least, a chance to understand how this might be accomplished. This can be a good time to analyze your personal talent and skills and find out how they may be developed and used more effectively.

Transit VENUS trine natal Saturn

Oct 14 through Oct 15, exact on Oct 14

You have a wonderful chance to succeed if you seek to establish solid, long-lasting relationships during this period. Romance as well as friendships are based on mutual commitment and responsibility along with love and affection. Others are attracted to your maturity and accomplishment. Endeavors that involve formal agreements, diplomacy, contracts, and other legal matters are likely to produce long-lasting, successful results. Your efforts to bring organization and stability to social groups will not go unrewarded. Should you happen to be seeking a position of greater authority at this time, others will favor your promotion.

Transit VENUS trine natal Jupiter

Oct 14 through Oct 15, exact on Oct 15

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.

VENUS transit House Six

Oct 16 through Oct 17, exact on Oct 17

It’s time to put harmony into your working environment. Even if current circumstances do not present any particular demands to put forth such efforts, it is nevertheless a good idea to promote cordial relationships with those who work for or with you. Under this influence an office romance or social events connected with co-workers may be on your agenda. Beautifying the work place is another consideration or activity that may occur, efforts that may include anything from major renovation and redecoration projects to just putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls, installing background music, and adding plants or art work to brighten up the surroundings. This is also a period when you are likely to begin a new diet and physical fitness program, or undergo other personal physical enhancements such as beauty treatments, a new hair style, dental work, and cosmetic surgery.

Transit MERCURY sextile natal Venus

Oct 17 through Oct 18, exact on Oct 17

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 square natal Moon

Oct 17 through Oct 18, exact on Oct 18

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 MERCURY square natal Pluto

Oct 18 through Oct 18, exact on Oct 18

Under this influence you may take some things too seriously. Don’t try to read between the lines when there is really nothing to find. Don’t waste time looking for hidden motives in what others are doing when their actions may be perfectly innocent. You may tend to become too intense or place too much importance on what in reality may be a relatively innocuous idea or piece of information. The reverse may also be true when others take your ideas or actions far more seriously than you had intended. Valuable time can be lost or you can jeopardize a position of personal power or control you enjoy if you manipulate a situation or the information and ideas you get from others to your own advantage. This is also true if you allow others to behave in such a manner. In spite of frustrating obstacles that can turn up during this period, much progress can be gained if you maintain a patient, reasonable attitude.

Transit MERCURY conjoined natal Mercury

Oct 21 through Oct 21, exact on Oct 21

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 MARS conjoined natal Sun

Oct 20 through Oct 22, exact on Oct 21

During this period you experience a surge of vitality--a stronger identification with so-called male energy. Your inner determination becomes stronger, and ego gratification is the guiding force behind many of your physical actions. You energetically go after things or people in a number of ways depending on the circumstances. Under this influence, your actions may result in an act of great courage, aggressive push to get ahead, enthusiastic endorsement, or demonstration in one form or another of your integrity and principles. You either encounter physical challenges or purposely initiate direct confrontations and competitive or risky situations. You may be well able and willing to physically handle whatever comes along during this period (or at least believe that you can) but take care that your actions and activities do not strain your heart or spine or result in sunburn or injuries to your head or face.

Transit MERCURY opposed natal Saturn

Oct 24 through Oct 24, exact on Oct 24

Information, ideas, and activities you encounter during this period are apt to be diametrically opposed to the structures, tradition, and organization you have carefully built up. Others may voice dissenting opinions concerning the status of your authority or experience. What you read or hear is not calculated to be compatible with what you have learned from experience. The most productive thing to do under this unfavorable influence is take everything as philosophically as possible. Do not rush back to square one merely on the strength of disagreeable opinions or conflicting information. Things may eventually right themselves again, and who’s to say you will not be the wiser or better off for having waited.

Transit MERCURY opposed natal Jupiter

Oct 24 through Oct 24, exact on Oct 24

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 “promising” opportunities of any kind.

Transit VENUS trine natal Uranus

Oct 24 through Oct 25, exact on Oct 25

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 VENUS conjoined natal Neptune

Oct 25 through Oct 26, exact on Oct 25

If you seek unearthly beauty or pleasures, you are apt to find them. If you desire inspirational beauty and pleasure, you are apt to find them as well. If you look for beauty and pleasure that is real and starkly available, forget it. Illusive, mysterious and spiritual are descriptions of the people and situations you are likely to encounter during this period. Photographs taken of you at this time are apt to be flattering, as well as pictures taken of your social events or of you with your friends. An excellent time for freedom of imagination and disguise, but a difficult time to get one plus one to equal two. Under this influence your artistic temperament thrives and so does abstract thinking; both endeavors having the potential for profitable as well as satisfying results. Do others find you out of touch with reality, or do you find others hard to pin down? It may not matter since things are apt to work out well in the end.

MERCURY transit House Eight

Oct 25 through Oct 26, exact on Oct 25

Psychological analysis, or assessment and development of your talent and skills may claim your time and attention during this period. Joint income may also be the subject of plans or discussions. You may be kept busier than usual handling inheritance, tax or insurance matters, preparing investment analysis, and allocating funds for the repayment or collection of debts. Under this influence you may also seek information and ideas with regard to research and investigation projects or surgical procedures you may be contemplating.

Transit SUN sextile natal Venus

Oct 25 through Oct 26, exact on Oct 26

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 SUN square natal Moon

Oct 26 through Oct 27, exact on Oct 26

Conflict arises between what you must do and what you would rather do. During this period you will tend to encounter insensitive or arrogant people who make demands without realizing what the financial, emotional or other cost may be to you. The key, however, is not to let your feelings interfere with actually getting something accomplished. No matter what dislocation you are forced to cope with, you are likely to be successful because of it rather than in spite of it. Under this influence you may be unusually sensitive to criticism, even if it is very constructive criticism from those who have your best interests at heart.

MARS transit House Seven

Oct 26 through Oct 27, exact on Oct 26

Energy and enthusiasm these days center around partnership and other alliances, cooperative efforts, and interaction with others in general. The inspiration you gain while in the company of others stimulates you to physical action. You can ignore this type of energy focus of course, or other factors may prevent you from taking advantage of it. However, there is every likelihood that getting things done will be more difficult to accomplish by yourself than it might be with a partner or partners. Even if you want to be left alone, other people will find a way to physically intrude, or current circumstances make it necessary for others to intrude. Under this influence, you are apt to find that in most situations other people make the first move, leaving you to react. More than one open confrontation is apt to occur, but the potential itself does not necessarily indicate that such encounters will be hostile.

Transit SUN square natal Pluto

Oct 26 through Oct 27, exact on Oct 27

Circumstances during this period may demand a show of willpower, stamina, and a willingness on your part to investigate and get to the bottom of things. Thoroughness is a must if you want to succeed. Direct confrontations, deliberate actions, and keen observations are your best strategies. Do not reveal plans or betray a confidence. Under this influence areas of your life where you have gained the most control may be challenged or invaded by others. A self-defeating attitude now can cause you to become your own worst enemy. A debt of honor may be due.

Transit VENUS conjoined natal Mars

Oct 30 through Oct 31, exact on Oct 31

Under this influence you are likely to be highly motivated to attain anything that catches your eye, or pursue anyone to whom you are attracted. Desire for physical pleasures, as well as for music, literature, and beauty in all forms is enhanced. Under this influence your physical activities may involve artistic projects of one kind or another. Joint efforts with a partner or allies make work more enjoyable these days, even if the tasks at hand are not all that pleasant. You are attracted to beautiful cars. Greater desire for luxurious transportation may prompt you to go first class if you travel during this period. Aggressive tendencies, if they exist, may be muted by the elegance, charm, and amiability you encounter in others.

Transit SUN conjoined natal Mercury

Oct 31 through Nov 1, exact on Oct 31

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 VENUS trine natal Moon

Oct 31 through Nov 1, exact on Oct 31

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 VENUS sextile natal Pluto

Nov 1 through Nov 1, exact on Nov 1

Interactions during this period, even on a casual basis, are apt to stimulate deeper responses than usual. They may lead to closer examination of your reactions and motivations in dealing with other people, though you may or may not choose to share the results of this self-analysis with anyone. Current circumstances may engender inclination and opportunity to measure how much, or how little as the case may be, personal influence and control you exert in a partnership and other alliances and with other people in general. This is an excellent time to test your ability to plan, control, and execute every detail of social events, negotiations, debates, diplomatic overtures, and legal matters.

Transit MERCURY opposed natal Uranus

Nov 1 through Nov 1, exact on Nov 1

Under this influence you may be exposed to much disagreement, conflict, and turmoil, little of which may appear to have any connection with your personal life. However, organizing your own opinions and ideas may not be an easy task. Even more to the point, trying to present your thoughts to others may be made demonstrably more difficult by the fact that everyone is so confused or at odds about other matters that they pay little heed or give no credence to what you are trying to get across. It is not a suitable period for involvement with the newsletters or finances of an organization, or the coordination of group activities. Avoid travel by air.

Transit MERCURY sextile natal Neptune

Nov 1 through Nov 2, exact on Nov 1

You can expand your spiritual awareness, improve artistic sensitivity, and make better use of intuitive skills if you take advantage of the information and ideas that come your way during this period. Other possibilities to watch for include opportunities that may lead to the sale or purchase of footwear, boats and marine equipment, swimming apparel, photographic equipment, or seafood. You may also have the opportunity to travel on or over water. Under this influence you may have the opportunity to go dancing or skating, or to take instructions in these activities.

Transit SUN opposed natal Saturn

Nov 4 through Nov 5, exact on Nov 5

The more work or responsibilities you take on the more there will be. It may seem as though you are taking one step forward and eight steps back. Forget about receiving any show of thanks or gratitude. Nit-pickers and those in charge seem to take it for granted that you will have what they need and be fully prepared to execute their demands. Sloppy work or irresponsibility you exhibit under this influence will not only be unacceptable now but may work against you in the future. An unfavorable time to seek favors or promotion, and to count on luck to see you through. That’s just the way it’s likely to be. However, if most things in your life are pretty smooth, this fleeting influence is not likely to have a serious effect on your current circumstances.

Transit SUN opposed natal Jupiter

Nov 5 through Nov 6, exact on Nov 5

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 MERCURY sextile natal Mars

Nov 6 through Nov 6, exact on Nov 6

Circumstances you encounter during this period represent a chance for you to take physical action of some kind. If such opportunity does not appear automatically, go out and create it for yourself. This covers a variety of possibilities. Situations may lead, for instance, to the purchase or sale of a car and other types of machinery, as well as learning how to operate them. They can lead to the use or development of design, mechanical or athletic skills. Ideas and methods that come your way may enable you to more efficiently accomplish work or other physical tasks. Your ideas may become physical realities, theories are given physical application, or travel may be on your agenda in the future because of an advantage you gain now.

Transit MERCURY square natal Venus

Nov 6 through Nov 7, exact on Nov 6

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 sextile natal Moon

Nov 6 through Nov 7, exact on Nov 7

You are apt to be emotionally influenced in some way by the information, opinions, and ideas that come to you during this period. The situations you experience represent a chance to express your feelings or fulfill some personal desire. Other possibilities include opportunities to visit or communicate with out-of-town relatives, and to find ways at home to more effectively communicate with family members. Under this influence circumstances may present an opportunity for you to buy or sell your home or other real estate and domestic items. You may also get a chance to improve your diet, health, and physical fitness as a result of the people and situations you encounter.

Transit MERCURY trine natal Pluto

Nov 7 through Nov 7, exact on Nov 7

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 “the pen is mightier than the sword”, you will be able to use this period to great advantage.

SUN transit House Eight

Nov 7 through Nov 8, exact on Nov 7

Your ego becomes involved with such priorities as money and status (or lack of either) gained through inheritance, business partners or marriage. The payment of debts you owe as well as collecting debts and favors that are owed to you are other concerns. By choice or circumstances you start developing or using skills that can make you more independent in financial and other ways. A medical emergency may arise, or you may decide to investigate or undergo elective surgery during this period. You may be confronted intellectually, psychologically, or physically with sexual matters and situations. Under this influence increased determination and willpower can make you more demanding and critical. It may be more difficult for you to make compromises but the enhancement of your focus and concentration can contribute to progress in research and investigative projects, and help you acquire a deeper understanding of psychological motivations and behavior.

Transit VENUS conjoined natal Sun

Nov 10 through Nov 11, exact on Nov 11

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.

MERCURY transit House Nine

Nov 12 through Nov 13, exact on Nov 12

Subjects that occupy your time and attention these days are likely to include long distance travel, international business, or diplomatic endeavors, cultural events, court decisions, higher education, advanced training, study or use of foreign languages, religious or political interests, publishing, direct-mail promotions, or advertising. Under this influence circumstances you encounter may require increased correspondence or discussions regarding a second marriage, in-laws, or a relative’s health or job.

VENUS transit House Seven

Nov 13 through Nov 14, exact on Nov 14

The emphasis shifts away from you to other people in your life. It is a period in which partnerships are heavily emphasized. In addition to increased focus on those with whom you are already allied in marriage or business, the potential circumstances also include the possibility of establishing new partnerships and joint ventures. Should negative circumstances exist in any of your alliances, this is a time of increased pressure to resolve disagreements. Under this influence you are also likely to be concerned with legal matters, contract negotiations of one kind or another, public relations, the income of a relative, and various situations in which you must seek as well as offer cooperation.

Transit MARS sextile natal Venus

Nov 15 through Nov 16, exact on Nov 16

Opportunities that may lead to romance, social activities, partnership, and joint ventures are potentials implied by this period. There is no guarantee that such potentials will automatically come your way. Success is more likely to be the result of deliberately putting yourself in situations that generate such opportunities. This favorable influence encourages you to help others attain their goals, and in return, you will be able to ask for their assistance in your own efforts. Legal matters, contract negotiations, enhancement of your physical appearance, and artistic projects may eventually be successful as a result of opportunities offered by present circumstances.

Transit MARS square natal Moon

Nov 15 through Nov 17, exact on Nov 16

Things are not as apt to run smoothly during this period. Equipment falters or breaks down, causing frustration and delay. Encountering traffic jams is a strong possibility, especially if you are homeward bound and/or children or household errands are the reason for being out in the first place. Accidents or temper tantrums waste more time. Under this influence you may suffer from digestive complaints-- the likely consequences of anger, frustration, or eating too fast. Care should be taken not to arouse antagonism in male relationships. 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. When cooking or baking be sure to check the time and temperature you use, or your food may be overdone, or even burned. Even with all the potential for trouble and frustration, it is nevertheless possible to accomplish quite a bit. Things may get done because of rather than in spite of the obstacles that must be overcome.

Transit MERCURY sextile natal Sun

Nov 16 through Nov 17, exact on Nov 16

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 MARS square natal Pluto

Nov 16 through Nov 18, exact on Nov 17

Power struggles, jealousy, and revenge may be the guiding forces behind some pretty intense activities during this period. Past actions may cause obstacles that must be overcome before current actions can succeed. Anger, if it is aroused under this influence, can be formidably destructive. Transformed into positive energy, it can result in formidable accomplishments.

Transit SUN opposed natal Uranus

Nov 17 through Nov 18, exact on Nov 17

Superiors or those in charge will not be pleased if you attempt to change the schedule, suggest doing something unorthodox or nontraditional, or try to inspire them with a new or unusual idea or method. This is not a favorable time to try to coordinate social events, conduct friendships, attend to children and their activities, and participate in organizational meetings and fund-raising activities. Things are not likely to come together the way they are supposed to or the way you thought they would. Concentrate on what is working instead of what is not.

Transit SUN sextile natal Neptune

Nov 17 through Nov 18, exact on Nov 18

Opportunities you encounter during this period are very diverse. You may have an opportunity to go swimming, sailing, or fishing, or be able to advantageously demonstrate your skills in such activities. You may be given a new, more effective prescription for an ailment, or the name of a physician or spiritual counselor who will prove to be most helpful. Other possibilities include the discovery of information that will help to solve a problem or mystery. Under this influence favorable opportunities come to you through helping someone less fortunate than yourself, promoting or working on artistic or photographic projects, or simply following your intuition and instincts.

Transit MARS conjoined natal Mercury

Nov 23 through Nov 24, exact on Nov 24

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 SUN sextile natal Mars

Nov 24 through Nov 25, exact on Nov 24

Circumstances provide opportunity for you to become more physically active, more aggressive in pursuing goals and accomplishing tasks. Male influence and energy in one form or another can be the source of encouragement as well as physical accomplishment. Grab the chance to engage in sports and other activities that contribute to your physical fitness, which in turn can ultimately lead to better health and more self-confidence. On the other hand, if you do not currently have a program of physical fitness or engage in sports or routine exercise, this is an opportune time to begin. You may find that the local health club or diet center is offering reduced rates. No matter what opportunities you encounter under this influence, you are apt to be more successful if you are physically assertive in your approach.

Transit SUN square natal Venus

Nov 24 through Nov 25, exact on Nov 25

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 sextile natal Venus

Nov 24 through Nov 25, exact on Nov 25

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 “pearls before swine” 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 square natal Moon

Nov 25 through Nov 25, exact on Nov 25

Do not expect instant gratification. Satisfaction or success may come, but not immediately or without some difficulty. There are apt to be problems or lack of cooperation connected with household tasks, family-related activities, and social events, especially when such events involve entertaining at home. It is not that your endeavors cannot be accomplished, it is more a matter of having to work harder to achieve the desired result. You may have a tendency to be jealous of others, especially of those who may be more attractive or possess more in the way of material wealth or status. You may also be the one to arouse such feelings in others. It is good to promote the idea that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery because you may be tempted to adopt the tastes or manners of others-- though, once again, it is also possible it may be the other way around. Under this influence too much or too little emotional input, most likely on your part, can slow many situations down. You may not have as much confidence in yourself, your physical attractiveness, or your talents. Romance does not proceed smoothly, although trying to overcome the interfering obstacles may actually provide a stimulating challenge.

Transit SUN sextile natal Moon

Nov 24 through Nov 25, exact on Nov 25

Current circumstances promise opportunity, a chance for you to make your life more efficient. Others, for example, may show up to help, keep you company, or provide emotional support. Something or someone can come along to create an emotional high for you, which in turn can also make you feel physically more vital. Creative projects go well. Events and information you encounter can be used as opportunities to enhance your creativity and imagination. Opportunities also exist with regard to women, infants, home and domestic projects. Under this influence you may get the chance to express your feelings. In addition to the possibility of enjoying smoother personal relationships, interactions with most people are apt to be much easier. Take advantage of this atmosphere to establish better rapport or discuss problems. This is a good day to socialize, especially at home. Invite your boss or those with influence home for dinner.

Transit VENUS square natal Pluto

Nov 25 through Nov 26, exact on Nov 25

Interactions at this time are apt to trigger more serious responses than the circumstances might indicate. Something that is said or done in an innocent social or light-hearted context may stir up old memories, deep passions, and even deep anger and resentment. Whether you are the one that is aroused or you inspire such reactions in others is not always easy to predict. Being aware of the potential of such an occurrence and staying in control of your reactions at least, are the keys to dealing with whatever comes along. You should not, for instance, deliberately antagonize others or seek to arouse their jealousy, since such a plan would automatically backfire or result in something even worse. If faced with your own internal conflicts set off by innocent (and even not so innocent) gestures on the part of others, much will be gained if you can manage to rise to the challenge by turning such negative energy to some constructive purpose.

Transit SUN trine natal Pluto

Nov 25 through Nov 26, exact on Nov 26

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 MERCURY square natal Neptune

Nov 26 through Nov 28, exact on Nov 27

Following instructions or directions is not easy to accomplish. Trying to assimilate information accurately is also apt to be difficult though it doesn’t necessarily lead to failure. You may arrive at the right conclusion for the wrong reasons, or come to the wrong conclusion but still have things work out satisfactorily. This is not a favorable period to determine who is right and who is wrong in a certain situation since there is little likelihood of it making any difference in the long run. Keep as much of a logical perspective on things as is possible, but in truth you may find it is next to impossible. Intuition or instincts may dictate one thing while the facts point to another. You may question whether the facts themselves are real or an illusion. This is an unfavorable time for business transactions and travel on or over water.

Transit VENUS conjoined natal Mercury

Nov 29 through Nov 29, exact on Nov 29

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 MARS opposed natal Saturn

Nov 30 through Dec 1, exact on Nov 30

Any short cut you attempt in order to make things easier during this period is apt to have undesirable results. You may waste more time and energy trying to get around the rules than if you had just complied with them in the first place. You resist, perhaps even resent, the authority of others and what may be worse, you are just as likely to encounter the very same attitude in others should you try to impose your own authority. Under this influence attempts at organization or to put some structure and purpose into projects and other physical efforts are going to be difficult, and more than one task may be abandoned in discouragement. Delay turns into cancellation, and anger thwarts the prudent dictates of maturity and experience. A certain amount of caution is necessary since there is increased potential for accidents to your teeth or bones and flare-ups of chronic ailments.

Transit MARS opposed natal Jupiter

Nov 30 through Dec 2, exact on Dec 1

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.

SUN transit House Nine

Dec 2 through Dec 3, exact on Dec 3

You experience a greater need to impart information and opinions to others, either directly or through writing and publishing. Intellectual status becomes a bigger priority during this period. You want others to embrace your religious or philosophical beliefs but may resist their efforts to impose their own ideas on you. Under this influence you may be more generous in contributing your time and talents to religious, educational or political institutions. You may have a greater desire to pursue higher education or advanced training, and be more willing to indulge in speculation or other risk-taking ventures. By choice or circumstances you become more outgoing and assertive when traveling abroad or dealing with those of a different race or culture. Responsibilities related to your father or other authority figures may be another feature of your present agenda. Increased competitiveness in sports can make you a more formidable opponent but a less able team player.

Transit VENUS opposed natal Saturn

Dec 2 through Dec 3, exact on Dec 3

This influence can only be positive if you have the maturity to understand that there is a certain pleasure in thankless tasks, self-discipline, and staying home alone. Receiving little or no appreciation or affection, and a total lack of humor in the people and situations you encounter can strengthen your character if you are the type that can turn negative situations into learning experiences. Forget about romance, fun and games, instant gratification, and the well-fed feeling that comes from dining sumptuously. There are few if any pleasures to be had now without also incurring responsibility-- and, in the end, perhaps all you may really get is the responsibility. Others may regard you as too serious, too old, too formal, or too inflexible. This is not a favorable period to ask others for their opinions, cooperation, or assistance. Go it alone. Do not take unnecessary risks of any kind because Lady Luck is not on your side. If something good does come your way, hold your breath and hope it will still be there in the morning.

Transit MERCURY square natal Neptune

Dec 2 through Dec 4, exact on Dec 3

Transit VENUS opposed natal Jupiter

Dec 3 through Dec 4, exact on Dec 3

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.

MARS transit House Eight

Dec 3 through Dec 5, exact on Dec 4

Energy can be intense during this period, especially regarding certain activities. The most likely areas of your concentrated efforts include sex, money, and financial as well as psychological analysis. Under this influence, a partner’s income or jointly-held property may require more attention than usual. By choice or circumstance you may be forced to collect debts and favors owed to you, or make arrangements for repayment of your own debts. Issues concerning insurance, taxes, inheritance, or money that you manage for others may also demand more of your time and attention these days. Situations you may encounter with regard to sex include several possibilities; the physical act itself, counseling, or surgical procedures you undergo. Other circumstances that occur at this time will determine where and what you actually do, but close attention to detail and enhanced awareness of subtleties mark all your physical efforts.

VENUS transit House Eight

Dec 4 through Dec 5, exact on Dec 5

Joint income and social status, acquired either through marriage or business partnership, are two issues likely to surface for one reason or another during this period. Common goals and values are also apt to play no small part in the circumstances that occur. Under this influence you are likely to feel more intense with regard to social contacts as well as romance or sexual encounters, especially from the standpoint of psychological motivations and behavior patterns involved in these relationships. This can be a productive period to participate in group therapy. Pleasures are bound to be more deeply felt, though a certain lightheartedness may be missing. If there are no obvious impediments to prevent you from doing so, this is a good time to ask for loans or favors as well as to collect on those that you are owed.

Transit SUN sextile natal Sun

Dec 7 through Dec 8, exact on Dec 8

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.

Transit NEPTUNE square natal Saturn

Nov 13 through Dec 27, exact on Dec 10

Transit MERCURY sextile natal Sun

Dec 11 through Dec 12, exact on Dec 12

Transit VENUS opposed natal Uranus

Dec 12 through Dec 13, exact on Dec 13

Under this influence people are out of synch with each other and with you. You may feel the need for the company of others, and then, when other people are around, you want to be alone. During this period your values are apt to clash with those of a different generation or background. This is not an auspicious time for participating in organizational meetings, social events, or activities with friends. One of the worst mistakes is trying to be different just to be different-- and if you do not make this mistake, you may nevertheless find yourself unhappily dealing with those who do. Prejudice rears its ugly head, and it may belong to you. Temptation to judge the many by the sins of one can make interactions unfair and not worth trying to salvage, at least for the time being.

Transit VENUS sextile natal Neptune

Dec 13 through Dec 13, exact on Dec 13

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 SATURN sextile natal Neptune

Dec 8 through Dec 24, exact on Dec 16

MERCURY transit House Nine

Dec 16 through Dec 18, exact on Dec 16

Transit SUN square natal Neptune

Dec 17 through Dec 18, exact on Dec 17

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 sextile natal Mars

Dec 18 through Dec 19, exact on Dec 18

Current circumstances may offer a chance to turn romantic, artistic or musical desires into physical realities. Just an opportunity mind you, not a sure thing. You must be willing to take advantage of situations and aggressively follow through until success becomes a reality. Others may offer proposals for various types of affirmative action, any of which may turn out to be very successful. No matter what happens under this influence there may be a dynamic role for you to play somewhere along the line. If you grab or create the chance to play such a role, and you play it well, the consequences are likely to be fortunate for everyone concerned. Watch for opportunities that could lead to success in cooperative efforts, diplomatic quests, and legal suits. A good period to also take advantage of any situation that might increase your interest and success in sports, physical fitness, and work projects.

Transit MARS opposed natal Uranus

Dec 18 through Dec 19, exact on Dec 19

The physical energy surrounding you during this period indicates it would be a waste of time to try and coordinate group efforts. Though activities with friends and organizations are likely to be disrupted, other aspects of your personal life may not be so disturbed. The unstable influence of current circumstances makes it difficult to predict what actions you may unexpectedly take, or what actions may suddenly be taken against you. It is not a favorable period to act on the spur-of-the-moment, or to participate in new or unusual experiences. The potential is high that the results of such activities will be unsuccessful, perhaps even disastrous. Under this influence being in the middle of a crowd is unsettling, and the same may be said for single encounters with strangers. Make no attempt to act out or impose egalitarian gestures to counteract prejudice. It is apt to raise more than resentment in those with a deep bias who will not hesitate to attack you as well as your lofty principles.

Transit VENUS square natal Venus

Dec 18 through Dec 19, exact on Dec 19

Things come off pretty well during this period, though the timing may not be exquisite or the setting one you might have preferred. Describing this influence is a bit like giving advice to a woman who wishes her lover would give her a round diamond but he happens to give her one that is square. Don’t apologize for or regret the things that are missing; enjoy what is. If you turn up at the wrong party by mistake it may be more fun than the one you were supposed to attend. This line of thinking should be applied to almost any situation you encounter at this time.

Transit VENUS sextile natal Moon

Dec 19 through Dec 19, exact on Dec 19

Romance and/or the pleasant atmosphere of polite manners and agreeable dispositions may be a vital part of your current circumstances, giving you a chance to improve the quality and enjoyment of life. This period may provide an excellent opportunity to express your feelings to a romantic partner, spouse, family members, female friends, and children. A cooperative attitude and conciliatory gestures on your part may also result in better relationships with disgruntled relatives. Under this influence a chance encounter may ultimately lead to enhancing the attractiveness and harmony of your domestic environment, enjoying amiable dinner parties and other social activities in your home-- and for you personally, perhaps to making an improvement in diet, health, or physical attractiveness.

Transit MARS sextile natal Neptune

Dec 19 through Dec 20, exact on Dec 19

This is a period to look for opportunities that expand your spiritual and artistic awareness and allow you to develop and use your intuitive abilities. Taking advantage of the people and situations you encounter under this influence, may lead to more mundane opportunities including a chance to go swimming, fishing, sailing, or dancing. Depending on your particular interests and the nature of circumstances at this time, your efforts may mean eventual success in activities that involve such areas as promotion, photography, magic, illusion, oil or gas industries, charitable institutions, bankruptcy proceedings, art and entertainment. The only problem you encounter during this period may be in distinguishing genuine opportunities from false or misleading promises. Be as astute as you can under the circumstances.

Transit VENUS trine natal Pluto

Dec 19 through Dec 20, exact on Dec 20

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 JUPITER conjoined natal Sun

Dec 18 through Dec 26, exact on Dec 22

You have reached the culmination of something you began or gained approximately twelve years ago. Whatever it was-- a marriage, a business venture, or some other endeavor-- must now move on to a higher level of personal growth and happiness or it will begin to end at this point. Expansion of your ego needs may consciously or subconsciously be what forces the issue. The pursuit of pleasure can become intense as a source of ego satisfaction, and so too, can the pursuit of knowledge and greater spiritual awareness. The tendency for self-indulgence as well as generosity to others increases, which is not necessarily a bad thing unless you go too far. Avoid the temptation to get carried away with your own importance. Such self-inflating tactics are not likely to be necessary, since recognition and honor may come without your having to demand them.

Transit SATURN sextile natal Uranus

Dec 16 through Dec 30, exact on Dec 23

MERCURY transit House Nine

Dec 22 through Dec 24, exact on Dec 23

Transit SUN square natal Mars

Dec 23 through Dec 24, exact on Dec 24

Physical energy and stimulation arise either from within yourself or in the circumstances you encounter. The key to using it successfully however, is not to push too hard. Avoid anger and frustration in trying to carry out the demands of superiors. If others challenge what you are doing or get in your way, don’t stop to prove anything or engage in time- and energy-wasting maneuvers. Simply keep moving along. The spirit of competition is easily inspired but nothing will be accomplished if aggressiveness is allowed to get out of hand. Under this influence too much stress and strain could adversely affect your heart or head.

Transit SUN trine natal Venus

Dec 24 through Dec 25, exact on Dec 24

Others find you very attractive and openly express their admiration or affection. Superiors are impressed and favorably disposed toward recognizing your talent which makes this an appropriate time to ask for favors or a promotion. Romantic relationships and female relationships in general are encouraged. You can move forward with social plans, artistic endeavors, matters that pertain to luxury items and beautification projects. Luck is with you, especially in your dealings with other people. Partnership or other alliances, joint ventures and public relations efforts initiated under this influence are likely to be successful. You come out ahead in debates and judgments are in your favor. Don’t let laziness, overindulgence or taking too much for granted spoil what should be a fortunate and enjoyable period.

VENUS transit House Nine

Dec 25 through Dec 26, exact on Dec 25

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 NEPTUNE square natal Jupiter

Dec 9 through Jan 11, 2005, exact on Dec 27

Disorganization, confusion, disorientation and unrealistic expectations can undermine your spiritual, intellectual, and economic growth during the long period in which the present influence will prevail. Other factors will, of course, contribute to the way you handle circumstances and the way they ultimately turn out; factors such as your age, maturity, past experiences, current circumstances, and of course, other planetary influences that will also occur from time to time. In spite of all these other factors, however, there is no question that combining unreality and illusion with exaggeration and extravagance, which is what can happen during this time, can be ruinous unless held at bay by more prudent facets of your character and personality. Mystery, illusion as well as disillusion, and fantasy become significant considerations in how you think and act. Idealism is enhanced but can be easily turned into fanaticism. Search for knowledge and truth can become truly inspired but may be the basis for intellectual snobbery or pseudointellectualism. Wild and unrealistic get-rich-quick schemes must be totally avoided. Obstacles, which at times can be so illusive as to be impossible to correct, and at other times represent lack of freedom or funds, will not deny eventual success if you plod cautiously toward your goals with as clear a perspective as possible.

SUN transit House Ten

Dec 28 through Dec 29, 2004, exact on Dec 28

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 MARS sextile natal Mars

Dec 28 through Dec 30, exact on Dec 29

People and situations you encounter or that you attract at this time are likely to help you accomplish physical tasks. Opportunity that others give you is apt to also directly or indirectly help them accomplish their own physical goals. This is a period when the attitude of “you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours” is the most successful approach to getting things done-- and it keeps everyone busy. Under this influence the more physical energy you use, the more you will generate. Accomplishing one task will lead to another.

Transit VENUS sextile natal Sun

Dec 29 through Dec 30, exact on Dec 29

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 SUN sextile natal Mercury

Dec 29 through Dec 30, exact on Dec 29

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 MERCURY sextile natal Sun

Dec 29 through Dec 30, exact on Dec 30

Transit MARS square natal Venus

Dec 29 through Dec 31, exact on Dec 30