October 2012 forecast - Libra

I follow the sidereal calendar; this forecast is for birthdays from 16^th October to 17^th November

Happy birthday Libra! Saturn, the great teacher, has changed signs and has now settled in Libra for the next 2,5 years. It’s a very important time for you Libras! As Saturn went through your 12^th house, the focus was an internal one. The emphasis was on internal growth look over the last several years and now, it’s time to have a think about what you’ve learned about yourself and which direction your life should take. Now is a time of restructuring and maybe some heavy responsibilities, there are certainly some areas in your life that require more of your time and attention. As part of that, some hard lessons may need to be learned. Ultimately, however, this can be a time of great accomplishments. Libras can really do some great things but you will have to release some control which you have built up over the past 29 or so years before things can really emerge, be dealt with and then transformed. New structures are now important and are required of you. There is a need to set strong boundaries as this is about your own personal growth and maturation.

Libras can’t say no very well so if you can help it, don’t try and take on too much. Too much responsibility won’t do anyone any good right now and don’t try and do everything at the same time if you can. This transit affects several areas at the same time so it’s important to take it easy and in chunk-sized bits otherwise your physical health might suffer it things get overwhelming. This transit will enable you to get more disciplined and eventually accomplish more things. Don’t be frightened of this transit - it helps create new opportunities for you in the long run.

Venus your ruler is in your 11^th house of friends, networking, social-networking and the wider corporate marketplace. This may be a good time for meeting new friends and one could turn into a romantic prospect. However, don’t rush into things, Venus sits opposite Neptune which might confuse things or you’ve got the rose-tinted glasses on and can’t see the wood for the trees. From the 23^rd, Venus then moves into your 12^th house and it’ll be beneficial to spend time on your own. The Sun is also in the 12^th house until the 16^th of October – the place Saturn has just left to move into your solar first house. This is an opportunity to take on board and integrate everything Saturn has presented you with in the past 2.5 years before it moved into your sign. This means that all baggage you let go off has well and truly left your life and is no longer part of your personality.

Mars is in the 2^nd house of income until mid November. There may be some arguments around possessions but it may also be a good time to create new ways of making money. Only be careful of impulsive purchases with Mars squaring Neptune in the 5^th house of gambling and opposing Jupiter the planet of expansion. In conjunction with the North node which magnifies everything it touches, it might be best to leave your credit card at home sometimes. Reign it in if necessary! On the flipside, you may have more energy or opportunity to bring the money back in again that has been impulsively spent. With Mercury, the negotiator, in the first house, this may also be a time when business contracts are signed, changed or negotiated. Mercury goes retrograde early November so you’re better off signing on the dotted line this month.

Jupiter in the 8^th house could bring good fortune via someone else. More specifically, it’s someone else’s money such as an inheritance, a bank loan, tax refund, insurance payout and investments. Since the summer, Jupiter has brought abundance, opportunities and expansion to all 8^th house activities. You are more protected during this time and it’s also an opportunity to deepening levels of trust and intimacy. However, often the effects of this transit are not felt until it’s over and there has been some time for everything to sink in. So it’s important not to miss - the right – opportunities. Jupiter now going retrograde means what was experienced so far, new lessons learnt or new opportunities if not taken at least spotted, are now being integrated, seriously considered or new knowledge is taken on board and applied.

Pluto in your solar 3^rd house is still squaring Uranus. Authority figures are still challenging and there could be some profound and sudden changes in the workplace. There might be a move to a different department or even a complete change of direction.

The month finishes with the full moon in the solar 7^th house. This could bring a relationship into your life or end an existing one. In any case, the full moon shines a light on your one-to-one relationships. It might bring things to a head and any underlying issues are now out in the open. Decisions will be made around this time. Think about what happened at the end of January 2012 and you might get an idea of what the next step in the story is.

October 2012 forecast - Virgo

I follow the sidereal calendar; this forecast is for birthdays from 17^th September to 16^th October

The big news this month is that Saturn finally leaves your sign this month after a 2.5 year stay! And aren’t you a different person now! Virgos just ended a phase of complete restructuring and discipline that might have affected all areas of life. When Saturn moves over the Ascendant or the Sun, the time of letting go of the old and eliminating what is not needed anymore has come. This can be a painful process but it is often not unexpected. Saturn has travelled through Virgo since late 2009 and when Saturn hits the Sun and / or Ascendant, certain issues have been dealt with out in the open. Virgos got rid of aspects in life that no longer played a vital part and were no longer needed for their growth process. This might have concerned relationships, your living situation or your professional life. Crucially, this was a time of internal and personal growth with Saturn in the first house or going over the Sun. A time of great maturing and personal achievement after the hard work is done. As a lot of people, I used to fear Saturn transits until I began to understand them better. Now, the attitude is ‘Bring It On!’. All the delays and responsibilities felt under a Saturn transit will be worth it in the end.

For those with Moon in Virgo, the past two years signified the peak of what Vedic astrologers call the 7.5 year Sade Sati period. Sade Sati starts when Saturn enters the zodiac sign immediately before the Moon sign and ends when it exits the sign after the moon sign. During this time, emotional maturity takes place which is why it is often one of the most painful periods in life (also depending on the age of a person). For Virgo-Moons, this was a time where changes in the home might have taken place, perhaps even a long awaited move that now feels like a fresh start. For others, the relationship with their mother or other females may have undergone profound changes.

Now in the 2^nd house, the North node will follow Saturn in January 2013 to stay there for 18 months. In Vedic astrology, the North node or Rahu is said to show one’s deepest desires and where one is prepared to take the biggest risks – so the spotlight truly remains on the 2^nd house for quite a while. At the same time, this transit shines it’s light onto the 8^th house of joint finances, loans, tax, insurance and your partner’s income. Over the next 2.5 years while Saturn resides in the 2^nd house and is joined by the North node and other faster moving planets, the focus firmly remains on being more disciplined around money – not that this is an issue for Virgos but it’s likely that there is a shake-up and change in these areas of some sort. Watch out of the eclipse times to see then changes are likely to happen or situations that became stagnant move to the next phase. With an eclipse coming up in November, how you earn money or ways you always have been earning money might change. Saturn and Mercury together will help give this process some structure. Saturn is joined by Mercury from 1^st October, so your mind and communication is focused on all these things. 

The 25^th is an interesting day as Saturn and the Sun are conjunct and Mercury is conjunct the North node in the 3^rd house – pay attention to developments around agreements, communication, selling, interactions in your immediate environment – perhaps around your finances or those of your partner. Whatever is discussed and agreed then is likely to have long-term value.

Jupiter is going retrograde on 4^th October in your house of long-distance travel, higher education, legal matters, media and publishing, teaching and spirituality. There might also be more contact with foreigners, travel and everything global. Since the summer, Jupiter has brought abundance, opportunities and expansion to all 9^th house activities. However, often the effects of this transit are not felt until it’s over and there has been some time for everything to sink in. So it’s important not to miss - the right – opportunities. Jupiter now going retrograde means what was experienced so far, new lessons learnt or new opportunities if not taken at least spotted, are now being integrated, seriously considered or new knowledge is taken on board and applied.

The full moon rounds off the month shining across your solar 2^nd and 8^th houses, reinforcing the reoccurring theme for Virgos around your income and that of your partner, bank loans, tax or insurance and bringing issues around that to the surface. This area will most certainly experience profound transformation over the next 2.5 years with Saturn and the North node transiting here.

October 2012 forecast - Leo

For birthdays from 17^th August to 16^th September

This is a very active month for Leos with all four angles in the chart being activated. Until the 23^rd, Venus is transiting through Leo’s first house of the self, their physical appearance and how others see you. The planet of attraction here means that you will indeed feel more attractive, magnetic and with a greater desire to relate to others. However, as Neptune sits in the 7^th house of partnerships, Mars squares Leos from the 4^th house and Jupiter from the 10^th, emotions might be running high when it comes to relationships, the work place and the home environment. While there is a lot of potential for movement and progress, keeping a cool head until the transit has passed around mid month is the key.

After the 23^rd, Venus moves into the 2nd house of self-worth and income. With the Sun in this house too until the 17^th, there is a stronger drive and awareness around your earning potential. There might be the opportunity to attract more money or increase your self-worth. The 2nd house is also the house of talents so with the ruling planet here, Leos will have the opportunity to expand in this area. The new moon on 15^th October in favourable aspect to Jupiter in the house of profession and vocation might introduce new ways of earning – more progress should be expected in July next year, so pay attention around that time.

Jupiter, which has provided Leos with a feeling of expansion in the professional arena, goes retrograde in Taurus in the 10^th house of life direction and vocation. would have been more opportunity in the past months. Jupiter at the top of the chart often points to some sort of a peak in life when someone’s life direction can change, ones outlook expands and rewards are received. However, often the effects of this transit are not felt until it’s over and there has been some time for everything that’s changed to sink in. So it’s important not to miss - the right – opportunities. There might also be more contact with foreigners, travel and everything global. Jupiter now going retrograde means what was experienced so far, new lessons learnt or new opportunities if not taken at least spotted, are now being integrated, seriously considered or new knowledge is taken on board and applied.

Saturn is now in the 3^rd house of siblings, writing, short-distance travel and communication for the next 2,5 years. All these areas are about to undergo a period where more structure is required. And in the sign of Libra, should hopefully happen in a fair and balanced way. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger is the keyword here and as a stronger person, we are required to take on more responsibility. With Saturn in the 3^rd house, this might have to do with siblings, neighbours, Leos might have to change the way they communicate or short-distance travel puts an initial burden on daily routines. As challenges, limitations and frustrations in this area crop up, some letting go of old methods is necessary to only focus on what truly needs focus. This will ultimately help Leos mature and structure your immediate environment.

Saturn is joined by Mercury on the 1^st, so your mind and communication is focused on all these things.  A lot of thinking and learning is going on now. The North node will follow Saturn into the 3^rd house in January 2013 to stay there for 18 months. In Vedic astrology, the North node or Rahu is said to show one’s deepest desires and where one is prepared to take the biggest risks – so the spotlight truly remains on the 3^rd house for quite a while. At the same time, this transit shines it’s light onto the 9^th house of higher learning and global travel so many Leos might now pack their suitcases to expand their horizons. Some maybe by learning new skills or taking a further education course that really requires some attention and hard work. After mid-month, the Sun also joins Saturn and Mercury in this house putting the focus on selling, transaction, travel. The 25^th is an interesting day as Saturn and your ruler the Sun are conjunct and Mercury is conjunct the North node in the 4^th house – pay attention to developments around agreements your career or home. Whatever is discussed and agreed then is likely to have long-term value.

In October, Saturn also trines Neptune in the 7^th house and helps to get rid of some illusions around  relationships.

This month brings a lot of focus on your immediate environment, the home and the work place but the month ends with a full moon in the 9^th house of long-distance travel and higher learning. With the North node still transiting the 4^th house of house and home, this might be a time when Leos truly take that step to get out into the world, expand their knowledge for a change of scenery.

October 2012 forecast - Cancer

I follow the sidereal calendar; this forecast is for birthdays from 16^th July to 16^th August

Saturn has now firmly put down roots in the 4^th house for the next 2.5 years, after having moved out of the area in your chart to do with siblings, neighbours, communication, short-distance travel and education where it’s been since 2009. Now, a time of emotional refurbishment has begun to help you remove limitations around your emotional life, your foundations and home environment. This transit might have an impact on your relationship with your partner, parents or it might throw some challenges in the work place your way. Saturn at the bottom of the chart – as it is the case in all angular houses – has a big effect on many areas of your life by conjuncting, squaring or opposing all of these areas and your patience will be tested. This is does not happen from one day to the next so patience is required but you have probably already felt it coming for some time. Perhaps you’re planning to sell that house or change jobs which might require a move. Mercury moves into the 4^th house right at the beginning of the month, ensuring your mind is firmly focused on these areas.

The North node will follow Saturn into the 4^th house in January 2013 to stay there for 18 months. In Vedic astrology, the North node or Rahu is said to show one’s deepest desires and where one is prepared to take the biggest risks – so a move to a more exciting place suddenly seems likely in the next two years. However, for the time being, the North node still sits in your 5^th house of overall pleasure, children, hobbies, creative self-expression and true love and in October, is joined there by Mars. So expect a flurry of activity in this area but remember not to be too short tempered with your children, partner or around creative projects that require input from other people.
 

In the 11^th house of hopes and dreams, group activities and friends, your network of people is likely to have expanded over the past few months. These people might have come from abroad or are quite knowledgeable in one way or the other. In any case, they are likely to play a part in making your dreams come true and might have already had an impact in helping you advance in your career or bringing you closer to your goals.
 

The new moon on 15^th October plants a new seed in the areas connected to the 3^rd house of siblings, short-distance travel, communication, neighbours and education. There should be increased optimism and positivity and something should kick-start in this area, especially for Cancerians born during the last 10 days of the sign or with their Ascendants between around 20 to 30 degrees of Cancer. The effects are likely to be seen nine months later – so mark July 2013 in your diary.  After the 23^rd, Venus also travels through this house which means that things in this area should go smoothly.

Before then, Venus continues to move through the second house of income and self-worth. In Leo, many Cancerians might be tempted to spend a bit of money on luxury items. But hey, a new pair of shoes has never done anyone any harm. However, in opposition to Neptune and squaring impulsive Mars in the 5^th house of gambling and Jupiter in the 11^th house of gains, make sure you don’t overdo it, otherwise the dream of yet another pair of Manolo’s might turn into a nightmare. This transit can be positive or not so positive and depends a bit on how you handle it. You can also attract big money and financial opportunities might be abundant. But this is not a long-term transit so the temptation to spend rather than to keep a tab on your transactions is certainly. Venus is not a hugely practical planet so it’s important to keep your eyes open, otherwise you might miss the opportunities that present themselves now.

The full moon at the end of the month puts the focus not only on friends, groups and teamwork but also on hopes, wishes and dreams where some might see things coming to fruition. In the 10^th house, it’s also a time when everyone notices you and you are asked to perform in the job or even the home. It’s a time when any issues in these areas are likely to come to a head. With so much focus on the 4^th house in the long-term, which at the same time influences the house of career,  profession and life direction, it seems as though these areas will experience major transformations over the next months and years. Late July next year should see advancements or even closure of what is beginning in October.

October 2012 forecast - Gemini

I follow the sidereal calendar; this forecast is forbirthdays from 15^th June to 15^th July

October starts off with the Sun in house of family, home, deep seated emotions. Mercury left this house on 30th September so your mind will have been focused on this area of your chart for the past month. Sun trine Neptune, dream big October will put a major focus on the 5th house of overall pleasure, children, creative self-expression and true love. With Mercury  and after mid-month also the Sun here, your mind shifts to these areas. At this time which also coincides with the new moon, the Sun still trines Jupiter, so expansion and growth around property matters is possible – at the very least a feeling of optimism, opportunity and abundance should be available. And don’t Gemini’s need that at the moment.

Saturn has now firmly put down roots in the 5^th house for the next 2.5 years, after having moved out of the area in your chart to do with home, property matters and family where it’s been since 2009. Since then, it helped you remove limitations around your emotional life, your foundations and home environment. It might have affected the relationship with your partner or parents or challenged you in some way in the work place. Saturn at the bottom of the chart – as it is the case in all angular houses – has a big effect on many areas of your life by conjuncting, squaring or opposing all of these areas and your patience was tested. Now, these matters should come to a close. Perhaps you’re finally selling that house or changing jobs which might require a move.

After this time of emotional refurbishment , Saturn has moved into the 5^th house of creativity, love affairs and children. Geminis are now learning  to deal with increased responsibilities in this area over the next 2.5 years. Love affairs and having fun might become serious business. This does not happen without some effort and focus. Something needs to go but if we hold on it becomes even more burdensome – so what is it that you need to let go off so that something new can be born?

On a more positive note, Saturn is now in trine to your Sun so any challenges in this area should be easier to overcome than in the previous 2.5 years. Saturn also trines Neptune this month which might open doors to the big wide world. The North node will follow Saturn into the 5^th house in January 2013. In Vedic astrology, the North node or Rahu is said to show one’s deepest desires and where one is prepared to take the biggest risks.

The new moon in the 4^th house trining Jupiter on 15^th is a feel good factor. Maybe that move is finally on the cards or a new job on the horizon. There should be increased optimism and positivity and something should kick-start in this area, especially for Geminis born during the last 10 days of the sign or with their Ascendants between around 20 to 30 degrees of Gemini. The next stage of developents is likely to be seen nine months later – so mark July 2013 in your diary.  

Venus in the house of neighbours, siblings, communication and short-distance travel until the 23^rd which means that things in this area should go smoothly. Maybe there even is a love in your immediate environment as your social life is likely to pick up during this transit. In trine with Pluto on the 7^th house of relationships, there might be a deep, immediate attraction with someone new.

After the 23^rd, Venus moves into the fourth house. This transit might mean a new look for your house and a redecorating project under way. Venus is also connected to money so you might want to work from home, feel more at home or generally withdraw from the world for the next four weeks or so to recharge the batteries. Venus also opposite Uranus at the end of the month, which can signify big changes in the work place or the home. Perhaps a new job that leads to a change in your home environment. At the same time, Uranus is in a long-term square to Pluto in the 7^th house, so a transformation of relationships is on the cards.

Meanwhile, Mars in 6^th house of work habits, lifestyle, health and overall self-improvement. Busy times and energised times lie ahead. Geminis will have more energy to change old work routines and fitness habits for the better. One thing to remember is that frustrations felt at work should not be ignored but instead of airing them in front of colleagues, go to the gym! Suppressed frustrations might now result in physical symptoms.

 

In many areas October is a time to think big for Geminis and as the month draws to a close, the full moon puts the focus not only on friends, groups and teamwork but also on hopes, wishes and dreams where some might finally see things coming to fruition.

October 2012 forecast - Taurus

I follow the sidereal calendar; this forecast is for birthdays from 14^th May to 14^th June

The month starts with a very interesting aftertaste from the September full moon conjunct Uranus in your 11th house of group activities shining its light into the 5th house of romance, children and creativity. With the unexpected changes brought about by Uranus, sudden revelations might have been brought to light in these areas. 
 

October is always a playful, outgoing and romantic time of the year for you and when it comes to relationships, early Taurean Suns or Ascendants (to about 13 degrees) still have the North node in their 7th house which is joined by Mars from the beginning of October. For the past 18 months, the North node has been transiting the 7th house and the focus was on commitment and partnerships. In Vedic astrology, the North node or Rahu is said to show one’s biggest desires and where one is prepared to take the biggest risks. There could have been some ‘fated’ or ‘destiny-changing’ kind of encounters and there could have been beginnings, endings or sudden developments during the eclipse times. Until January 2013, the North node will still go through your 7th house and it is now joined by Mars. Be prepared for some strong, emotional reactions when it comes to partnerships. It’s a time when you’re not overly patient anymore when it comes to other people’s behaviour when you feel you’ve been treated unfairly. You’re now less scared of confrontation and other people’s reaction to your straight talking. 
 

On the other hand, wherever Mars sits, there is activity. So relationships or cooperative projects might be energized in some way and start moving. However, remember patience is required and teamwork might be the key here without rushing into something new head first when you’re not sure of it. Slow down and try and understand things first – as a Taurus, this should not be a problem. 

 

Venus moves through the 4th house which might mean a new look for your house and a redecorating project under way. Venus is also connected to money so you might want to work from home, feel more at home or generally withdraw from the world for the next four weeks or so to recharge the batteries. In a square to Mars in the 7^th house for approximately the first 10 days of the month, this transit reinforces tensions in a relationship and brings emotional issues to the surface. Emotions and passions now want to be expressed without hesitation. After mid-month, the intensity should ease off. 
 

Jupiter is still in your sign until the summer of 2013, opening doors for you in many ways. After more than two years of Saturn in your house of fun, you now want to fly high. This is about personal growth and having the opportunities to achieve what you want to achieve. But often the effects of this transit are not felt until it’s over and there has been some time for everything that’s changed to sink in. So it’s important not to miss - the right – opportunities. There might also be more contact with foreigners, travel and everything global. 

 

Saturn has moved out of an area where it’s been since 2009 removing limitations around creativity, children, fun and self-expression. Your patience was tested during that time in these areas. Now, Saturn has moved into the 6th house of health, employment, work, fitness. In any case, Taureans are now learning new skills over the next 2,5 years. 

Until the 17^th October, the Sun is still in the 5th house where the emphasis is on entertaining activities, fulfilling and could be centre of attention, ego-boosts. After it joined Saturn there for a couple of years every time it entered the 5^th house, this time it might feel like sudden breakthroughs in this area are finally happening with Uranus in opposition none of the push and pull energy Saturn caused. 

 

Mercury joins Saturn in the 6^th house early in the month, finally turning your attention to the paperwork that’s been left unattended for some time. This is also a time to learn new skills and communicate in a very precise manner, a time to analyse, resolve and come up with new ideas around work or even health routines. 

 

A busy month for Taureans with a lot of movement in relationships and some more clarity and structure in the workplace and around health and fitness.

October 2012 forecast - Aries

I follow the sidereal calendar; this forecast is for birthdays from 14th April to 13th May

The full moon at the end of September brought things to a conclusion or into the open in your house of work, colleagues, health and routines. In a wide conjunction to Uranus, there might have been a sudden change in work or health routine that left you feeling as though a bit of me-time is required. You then start October with a burst of energy, keen to implement new routines in your health and / or work before the Sun moves into your 7th house of partnerships in the middle of the month.

After over two years in the 6th house of health routines and work, Saturn also shifted signs and has now settled firmly in your 7th house for the next 2.5 years. Wherever Saturn is in our chart, there are lessons to be learnt and this area of life is seriously put to the test, so this transit forces you to get rid of old baggage in relationships. You might already have a feeling what this relates to – it might be business partnerships, it might be your personal one-to-one relationships. In any case, in opposition to the Sun, this gives Aries a much more serious outlook on life and relationships. At the moment, things seem to be moving awfully slowly. However, this is not a transit to be worried about - Saturn gives you the opportunity to eventually break free from fears and limited relationships. Mercury joins Saturn in this house on the 1st of the month, allowing you to speak your mind! It allows you to communicate clearly with your partner and get things in the open. Now is the time to get things of your chest. On and around the 11th, Mercury sextiles Pluto, supporting you in your quest for the truth and helping you to dig deep to get to the source of things.

It’s also a good transit to go out and seek advice from a lawyer or doctor – an expert in his field that might be able to shed light on some of the things that are on your mind.

Meanwhile, Mars transits the 8th house of good loving, so it might get hot under the sheets for some Aries, renewing the sparks that disappeared under the surface. This might also be the better option than quarrelling about joint finances which might be the downside of this transit. Avoid the ego-clashes and unnecessary arguments with your loved one and you should get around conflicts when it comes to finances. Mars also makes impulsive and with Jupiter going retrograde in the 2nd house of income, maybe leave the credit card at home once in a while. Other areas of focus with this transit might be around your pension, insurance, tax, inheritance or bank loans - expect a burst of energy there if you've been waiting for things to move.

Jupiter going retrograde on 4th October for four months signifies a more introspective time. In Vedic astrology, retrograde motion is considered to make a planet stronger unless it is in its exaltation sign in which case it acts like a debilitated planet. In the 2nd house, you might be re-evaluating or maybe restoring your beliefs, perhaps your self-worth and what you truly value.

Pluto still squares Uranus, so for some Aries there might have been some limitations on what you want to do and how to express your individuality - this transit will still go on for a number of year (until 2015) so ensure you find creative ways to express your individuality. It is important now for Aries to do what they want to do and even start a new business.

The month ends with a full moon on 29th October, again putting the spotlight on close relationships. Full moons bring something out in the open and it feels like all those the conversations you’ll be having in October around the future of your relationship and joint-finances will reach a peak then. 

Annual solar horoscope 2013 – Libra

October 2012 - October 2013

This is a general astrology forecast for those who have their Ascendant and Sun in Libra. This might also be useful information for those with their Moon in Libra although in these cases, the forecast impacts mainly emotions and emotional reactions and security to what lies ahead. If you'd like a more in depth forecast, please get in touch!

Here is the general solar chart (sidereal) for Libra Suns and Ascendants for the birthday year October 2012 - October 2013. According to the sidereal calendar, the Sun is in Libra from 17th October to 15th November.

 

Libras just entered a phase of complete restructuring that affects all areas of life. Saturn entered Libra for the first time in 28 years in November 2011 before its retrograde phase and then settled there for the next 2.5 years this summer.

When Saturn moves over the Ascendant or the Sun, the time of letting go of the old and eliminating what is not needed anymore has come. This can be a painful process but it is often not unexpected. Saturn has travelled through Virgo, the solar 12th house for Libras, since late 2009 and the years since then would have been a time of building pressure and discontent. Now that Saturn hits the Sun and / or Ascendant, issues are out in the open and it becomes more and more obvious what needs to change and what the solution is. While Saturn is still in the ‘hidden’ 12th house, it would have been easier to ignore the rising temperature.

For the next 2 years, Libras will get rid of aspects in life that no longer play a vital part and are no longer needed for their growth process. This can concern relationships, the living situation or the professional life of the person. Most importantly, this is a time of internal and personal growth with Saturn in the first (solar) house. Ultimately, is it a time of great maturing and personal achievement after the hard work is done. As a lot of people, I used to fear Saturn transits until I began to understand them better. Now, the attitude is ‘Bring It On!’. All the delays and responsibilities felt under a Saturn transit will be worth it in the end.

Saturn is exalted in the sign of Libra and will make Libras turn their attention to one-to-one relationships. Especially Libra Suns and Ascendants will not be willing to accepts imbalances in relationships (business and personal) and will be looking to set firmer boundaries to achieve more equality.

For those with Moon in Libra, the coming 2 years signify the peak of what vedic astrologers call the 7.5 year Sade Sati period. Sade Sati starts when Saturn enters the zodiac sign immediately before the Moon sign and ends when it exits the sign after the moon sign. During this time, emotional maturity takes place which is why it is often one of the most painful periods in life (depending on the age of a person). For Libra-Moons, this is a time where changes in the home can take place, perhaps even a long awaited move that will feel like a fresh start but which might still take some time to actually happen. For others, the relationship with their mother or other females might undergo profound changes.

With the North node / Rahu changing signs in January 2013 (according to the sidereal calendar) from Scorpio to Libra, it truly is a time for personal expansion and growth. It is a time to look after one’s own best interests. This is a time for Libra’s to put themselves out there to get what they want.

Jupiter, the great beneficiary, is in the 8th solar house before it moves to the 9th house Gemini in June 2013. Until then, other people’s resources and values can help Libras advance and get closer to their goals. Now is a good time to apply for that loan and speak to the bank manager.

As Jupiter rules Libras’ 6th solar house of health, sickness, employment, co-workers and small pets, all these areas may undergo long-lasting and profound transformation with the ruler of this house in the Taurus-ruled 8th. The 6th house is also the house of divorce (the 12th house from the 7th; the dissolution of marriage contracts) so with Saturn and the North node going over the Ascendant and / or the Sun and disruptive Uranus sitting in the 6th house for some years to come, some Libras may decide to call it quits when it comes to their partnership. Once Jupiter moves into the 9th house, many Libras may (perhaps literally) thank the good Lord. It’s a time of expanding one’s perspective through travels, philosophy, spirituality, religion, maybe even further education. At this time, Jupiter will be in trine to the Libra Sun - focusing on any of these areas might provide some relief to ongoing pressures and lighten the mood. Then, Uranus, the planet of sudden change sits in the house of employment, shining a friendly light onto the MC, which may make some Libras return to the classroom and finally get out of that dead-end job with its endless routine.

A hugely important year for Libras that is set to change the way they think about themselves and, although only after some spring cleaning, alter their routines. Maybe some will find themselves in a different country altogether by the time their next birthday comes around.

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