Transit Report for George W. Bush
Jul 6, 1946, 7:26 AM EDT
New Haven, CT (41N18, 72W56)
Transits for Nov 7, 2000, 12:00 PM EST

Contents

Important Features
Angular Planets
Sun, Moon, Rising Sign Features
Other Aspects
Other Planets

Important Features

Transiting Uranus in strong trine (forming, 1.2 degrees) with natal Jupiter Angular planet - conjunct Nadir

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Apr 11, 99 to Jul 2, 99, no exact; and Jan 25, 00 to Apr 13, 00, exact on Feb 29, 00; and Jul 6, 00 to Jan 28, 01, exact on Aug 29, 00 R, Dec 20, 00.

The planetary energies flow smoothly; the connection is easy and beneficial.

Feelings of restlessness may come up for you in a big way during this transit. You may decide to leave on a trip, or your plans for the future could change, or a planned educational experience may suddenly alter. Existing travel plans are also subject to changes and increased energy during the course of this transit. Your faith in yourself may get a jump-start at this time, altering your aspirations and goals, also your spiritual or religious feelings. You have a real need to express your individuality and your independence at this time, and you have renewed positive energy toward your own uniquely personal goals.

Transiting Chiron in strong sextile (forming, 1.8 degrees) with natal Jupiter Angular planet - conjunct Nadir

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Feb 20, 00 to May 4, 00, no exact; and Nov 5, 00 to Dec 11, 00, exact on Nov 23, 00.

The planetary energies flow together, open into new possibilities, new connections.

Your religious philosophy and broad intellectual framework are subject to a certain amount of re-examination now. Painful experiences in these areas could lead you to a new outlook on life. Also during the course of this transit, you may have issues arise related to travel or other methods of broadening your intellectual horizons. There may be suppressed emotions relating to the received philosophy of parental figures that come up for you at this time, leading to introspection and rethinking of your views. Perhaps there are ways that these shared philosophies from your early background no longer fit your needs in the present era. If you look deeply within yourself you may be able to find the answer to questions that come up for you at this time, and move closer to a true synthesis of your lower and higher natures. This synthesis will be as rewarding, in the end, as the experience of getting to it was painful at the time. Then you will be able to use your newfound integration to advantage in sharing your vision for the world with other like-minded individuals, in order to help make that vision a reality for yourself and for society as well.

Transiting Neptune in strong trine (forming, 2.0 degrees) with natal Neptune

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Mar 27, 99 to Jun 17, 99, no exact; and Jan 21, 00 to Sep 22, 00, exact on Mar 20, 00, Jun 28, 00 R; and Nov 7, 00 to Mar 14, 01, exact on Jan 17, 01; and Jul 9, 01 to Jan 14, 02, exact on Oct 17, 01 SD.

The planetary energies flow smoothly; the connection is easy and beneficial.

This transit profoundly affects your sense of spirituality, and your ideals. Feelings of confusion may also come up for you during this transit, while the sextile or trine of transiting Neptune to its natal position is in effect. At this time, you are in the process of far-reaching re-evaluations. It can be a confusing time, as illusions and self-concepts, which may be the very motivating factors by which you live, are called into question and a new basis for re-imaging the fundamental concepts of your life may be emerging. Your imagination is very active now, for Neptune is the planet of image and illusion. You must be sure to weigh carefully any unsettling concepts that come up for you at this time, for although they speak a new truth to you, they may also exaggerate either the up side or the down side during this period. It is better to wait out the growing maturity of these new concepts, rather than acting rashly in being quick to make changes in your life at this time.

Transiting Uranus in strong trine (fading, 0.3 degrees) with natal Moon Ruler of sun sign - sun's ruler

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Mar 8, 99 to Aug 10, 99, exact on May 6, 99, Jun 5, 99 R; and Dec 30, 99 to Mar 11, 00, exact on Feb 4, 00; and Aug 14, 00 to Jan 1, 01, exact on Oct 26, 00 SD.

The planetary energies flow smoothly; the connection is easy and beneficial.

Your feelings are expressing themselves to you in ways you never before dreamed possible. This could be the beginning of a major breakthrough, the first step in actually coming to terms with emotions long buried in your unconscious. This new awareness of your feelings could come to you from within or through meeting new people who are able to bring out your emotions at this time. Some other ways that this important transit could manifest in your life: you may get in better touch with the feminine side of your nature; you may find yourself feeling restless and bored with your current dwelling or home life, leading you to make changes in your home environment; your close personal relationships may alter; you may have insights that force you into a new way of seeing your relationship with your mother. Even if these changes seem disruptive they usually work out for the best in the overall process of your life development. These changes may provide insights that will be the seeds for your future emotional development. Some new part of yourself is struggling to break free to the surface of your personality.

Transiting Chiron in strong sextile (forming, 0.4 degrees) with natal Moon Ruler of sun sign - sun's ruler

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Jan 31, 00 to May 27, 00, exact on Mar 2, 00, Apr 22, 00 R; and Oct 22, 00 to Nov 28, 00, exact on Nov 10, 00.

The planetary energies flow together, open into new possibilities, new connections.

You are likely to be experiencing a process of emotional pain, and a transformation of the nurturing or feminine in you, leading to significant and far-reaching changes. Issues may arise with important female figures in your life, perhaps your mother or a significant other, as well as with the feminine side of your own nature. Something deep inside you, at the roots of your being, is going through a process of renewal at this time. There may be old issues that have been locked away in your unconscious for a long time that you are forced to acknowledge during this period, perhaps there are changes in the way you have habitually and unconsciously lived your emotional life up to now, a way of being that is no longer compatible with who you have become at a deep level. It can also be a time of great joy as you break with the past and come into the glow of a new emotional comprehension of yourself. There may be painful feelings from the past that reassert themselves at this time, and it may also be that relationship issues come to the surface, or perhaps other security needs such as a safe and cozy home life that may be challenged or otherwise changing during this period. The ultimate purpose for these issues arising is to heal them and to abate their influence for negative emotion in your life. Something deep inside of you is adjusting to a new understanding, and you can move into it gracefully if you can let go of the past.

Transiting Uranus in strong trine (fading, 1.5 degrees) with natal Chiron

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Feb 13, 99 to Sep 15, 99, exact on Mar 23, 99, Jul 23, 99 R; and Nov 28, 99 to Feb 16, 00, exact on Jan 13, 00; and Sep 19, 00 to Nov 30, 00, no exact.

The planetary energies flow smoothly; the connection is easy and beneficial.

You are likely to be experiencing an urge for freedom and spontaneity. There is a genius energy in you, an energy to create new things and depart from the normal run of the mill consciousness in doing so. With this transit, your mental creativity and spontaneity is up for a transformation of some sort. Perhaps you will launch yourself into new ways of thinking and being, even altering your lifestyle. There may be changes in store for you that have been waiting in the wings for the right moment to come on stage, new ways of being that more truly serve the evolutionary purpose that you came into this life to actualize. Something inside is pressuring you to move ahead, in spite of the consequences, and it is well to heed the wisdom of your soul's higher purpose. You may emerge from your chrysalis with a brave form and new wings.

Transiting Chiron in strong sextile (fading, 0.9 degrees) with natal Chiron

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Jan 18, 00 to Jun 14, 00, exact on Feb 9, 00, May 16, 00 R; and Oct 7, 00 to Nov 17, 00, exact on Oct 29, 00.

The planetary energies flow together, open into new possibilities, new connections.

You are likely to be going through a period of transition. You are in the process of getting in touch with yourself, and this can be extremely rewarding as well as a necessary part of your evolution. This could be a time when strange events force upon you an intimation of other worlds, a broader perspective than that of ordinary reality, perhaps a taste of the transpersonal world of shamanism and magic. It also may be a time for re-examination of some painful issues that could be part of your make-up and possibly have been holding you back until now. Usually some issues from early childhood that were too painful to deal with in their era, and that have become repressed and remain lodged in your unconscious, come up during this period of time, perhaps brought on by recent events. Long repressed feelings may be difficult and painful to deal with, but there is a rich reward for getting in touch with these walled-off areas in order to become more whole. You can achieve a much greater degree of self-acceptance and ease once you have made the dark journey of discovery to find what lies within that space.

Transiting Uranus in strong trine (forming, 2.2 degrees) with natal Uranus Leading planet of planetary pattern

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Feb 11, 00 to Oct 1, 00, exact on Mar 20, 00, Aug 3, 00 R; and Nov 19, 00 to Feb 14, 01, exact on Jan 10, 01; and Oct 6, 01 to Nov 23, 01, no exact.

The planetary energies flow smoothly; the connection is easy and beneficial.

Feelings of restlessness may come up for you during this period of time. You will undoubtedly have new spiritual and other forms of insight during the course of this transit. You may be entering a chrysalis stage, where seminal ideas emerge that will be seeds for a new phase of your thinking. Your will to be different is therefore activated at this time. A process of change that has been underway for some years now begins to manifest rather suddenly, as this impulsive and revolutionary vibration electrifies new ways of being.

Transiting Jupiter in strong sextile (fading, 1.8 degrees) with natal Pluto Angular planet - conjunct Ascendant

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Aug 19, 00 to Nov 9, 00, exact on Sep 9, 00, Oct 19, 00 R; and Apr 6, 01 to Apr 26, 01, exact on Apr 16, 01.

The planetary energies flow together, open into new possibilities, new connections.

This transit boosts your urge for self-transformation and regeneration. Conflicts and drastic changes may come up for you during this relatively brief period of time. Your plans and aspirations for the future, as well as religious feelings, may be brought to a deeper point of view at this time, and these areas of life may change as a result of this transit. You are more serious and look more deeply into fields of study that are important to you at this time. Travel plans are another possibility for more serious and renewed energy during the course of this transit. Your ideals and aspirations may be called into question and you also could find that you are more interested in your own unconscious process or that of others during this period of time.

Transiting Pluto in strong trine (fading, 1.2 degrees) with natal Pluto Angular planet - conjunct Ascendant

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Dec 17, 98 to Jun 20, 99, exact on Mar 13, 99 SR; and Oct 13, 99 to Feb 10, 00, exact on Dec 8, 99; and Apr 19, 00 to Nov 30, 00, exact on Jul 10, 00 R, Sep 29, 00; and Aug 12, 01 to Sep 3, 01, no exact.

The planetary energies flow smoothly; the connection is easy and beneficial.

This transit transforms your urge for self-renewal and regeneration. Hidden complexes below the surface of your normal awareness or compulsive behavior may come up for you during this period of time, for the purpose of recognizing them and moving beyond their influence in your life. Long buried parts of your psyche are likely to be activated by this transit. You have the opportunity now to confront these concealed parts of yourself that have been active in unconscious behavior patterns for many years, and bring them more directly into your consciousness, allowing you to make adjustments to the way you respond to their influence upon you. Such bringing to light of these veiled parts of ourselves is always cathartic and healing in its effect. The death and rebirth energy of Pluto is up for you during this time, and significant life changes are certain to result. Sometimes these life changes will manifest more on an internal level, and sometimes outer events may bring them. In any case it means confronting parts of yourself that you would rather not face, and you may be tempted to evade this encounter. But running away from the battle will not help, for eventually you must admit the dark unknown and integrate it with your conscious self, if you are to move towards wholeness and peace of mind.

Transiting Jupiter in strong square (fading, 0.5 degrees) with natal Mars

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Aug 9, 00 to Nov 19, 00, exact on Aug 25, 00, Nov 2, 00 R; and Mar 29, 01 to Apr 20, 01, exact on Apr 10, 01.

The planetary energies conflict; internal and creative tensions bring rich rewards through effort over time.

You're something of a high flyer these days. Jupiter expands whatever it comes into contact with, and in this case it's your assertiveness and animal passion. You are so extremely confident, even full of yourself, that it is possible to overdo. You may need to temper your confidence with just a bit of pessimism, for balance, during this period. You should avoid risk taking and playing the odds in all kinds of situations; gambling may be a temptation during this transit. You think you can walk on water, and you may be able to pull it off. You benefit by being quietly optimistic and high minded, and then you may well be on the path to good luck and great success in your endeavors. During this transit, you will find you have much greater energy than usual, and your renewed sense of optimism may give you great clarity of purpose. You will likely find contact with the opposite sex quite pleasant and rewarding during this period of time. You may have so much physical energy that you need to seek an outlet for it in activity such as sports or getting down and cleaning up that old plumbing problem that has been lurking. Any activities that you engage in during this time will be very productive for you in long-term results, provided that you keep in balance and refrain from overdoing it.

Transiting Jupiter in strong sextile (fading, 1.0 degrees) with natal Mercury Angular planet - conjunct Ascendant

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Aug 13, 00 to Nov 15, 00, exact on Aug 30, 00, Oct 28, 00 R; and Apr 1, 01 to Apr 22, 01, exact on Apr 12, 01.

The planetary energies flow together, open into new possibilities, new connections.

Your ability to express ideas is greatly enhanced, and your verbal communication enthusiastic, during this period of time. You may do more talking than listening, but you have the gift of the golden tongue during this period, and you are likely to be able to hold your audience's attention. This transit brings positive energy, optimism, faith, or luck, as you may happen to think of it, to the areas ruled by Mercury, communication and intellect, the in-flow and out-flow of information in conversation or in writing. There is also abundant energy for education and mental pursuits, and for exploring new horizons, either by means of actual travel or in your own armchair. Whatever you turn your mind to is likely to have a fortunate outcome under the influence of this transit. Written communication will be lively and optimistic, and you may find your thoughts filled with higher purpose or make spiritual connections. Greater energy is also available for friends and for thinking about future plans, although you may need to look more realistically at any limits and restrictions that could apply.

Transiting Pluto in strong trine (fading, 1.9 degrees) with natal Mercury Angular planet - conjunct Ascendant

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Feb 10, 98 to Apr 9, 98, no exact; and Nov 27, 98 to Aug 1, 99, exact on Jan 23, 99, May 4, 99 R; and Sep 5, 99 to Jan 12, 00, exact on Nov 19, 99; and May 22, 00 to Nov 10, 00, no exact.

The planetary energies flow smoothly; the connection is easy and beneficial.

You may find your style of communication with others to be deeper and more serious than usual. You also may notice that you are more in tune with other people's ideas at this time. You may also be better able to express your own ideas during this period, or that you are more serious in what you say or think, and less satisfied with superficial explanations at this time. You could become involved in a research project or other serious study during this transit, and you will find that you have an increased capacity for such a project. You also could find that you are more interested in bringing to light more of your own unconscious process or that of others during this period of time.

Transiting Saturn in strong sextile (forming, 1.9 degrees) with natal Saturn

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Jun 11, 00 to Jul 20, 00, exact on Jun 29, 00; and Nov 6, 00 to Jan 2, 01, exact on Dec 1, 00 R; and Feb 15, 01 to Apr 7, 01, exact on Mar 18, 01.

The planetary energies flow together, open into new possibilities, new connections.

This is a time of harmonious working out of your life plans, and a time of preparation for changes to come, but not a time of great change for the present. The structure of your life is being supported by circumstances now, and there is little pressure for things to be very different from what they have always been. You tend to be introspective and practical at this time, and reflect on what you consider to be your duty in life. You probably feel on course with your life's direction, perhaps after a period of trial that seems to have ended for now. But of course you must be aware of the possibility of future trials that await you, since life constantly presents itself as a moving target.

Sun, Moon, Rising Sign Features

Transiting Sun in strong trine (fading, 1.8 degrees) with natal Sun

The planetary energies flow smoothly; the connection is easy and beneficial.

This brief transit gives you positive energy, enabling greater selfexpression, the ability to better explore your own creative potential and giving you a generalized sense of well-being. Your physical vitality is also on an upswing for these few days. Energy and the will to be who you really are, at your best, comes into your conscious awareness as a result of this transit, leading you to a new level of understanding.

Transiting Jupiter in strong sextile (forming, 1.7 degrees) with natal Ascendant

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Jul 26, 00 to Aug 23, 00, exact on Aug 8, 00; and Nov 4, 00 to Dec 5, 00, exact on Nov 20, 00 R; and Mar 16, 01 to Apr 8, 01, exact on Mar 28, 01.

The planetary energies flow together, open into new possibilities, new connections.

This transit really amps up your self-expression, including your creative potential and your sense of well-being. You will find you have an expansive and optimistic attitude during this period of time. There is also a peaceful and spiritual energy that comes strongly into your personality as a result of this transit, leading you to entirely new levels of faith and understanding.

Other Transiting Aspects

Transiting Moon in strong trine (exact at 17:30 ) with natal Saturn

The planetary energies flow smoothly; the connection is easy and beneficial.

You may feel lonely and isolated, for these few hours, as you dwell on the self-determined structure of your own life, rather than trying to relate wholeheartedly to your friends and family. Limits may come up for you at this time, and the inherent restrictions of the past as providing your structure into the future. These restrictions are only as real as your mind makes them.

Transiting Venus in strong trine (fading, 2.0 degrees) with natal Venus

The planetary energies flow smoothly; the connection is easy and beneficial.

This will be a pleasant period of time for you, for these few days, as additional emphasis is given to love and relationship in your life, and also personal creativity. Affected also are your values, including your aesthetic sensibility and your enjoyment of life's pleasures, or your appreciation for the beauty of your surroundings. These areas will be energized and enhanced during this brief period of time.

Transiting Venus in strong trine (forming, 0.7 degrees) with natal Midheaven

The planetary energies flow smoothly; the connection is easy and beneficial.

This transit affects public life, including work and career, as well as ego assertion, and the authority figures in your life. The relationship energy of Venus comes into your personality as a result of this transit, and you will be more sympathetic than usual to your fellow-man.

Transiting Sun in semi-sextile (forming, 1.1 degrees) with natal Moon Ruler of sun sign - sun's ruler

The planetary energies attract each other, require effort, allow entry of new information.

The Moon symbolizes your feelings, your home and family and the unconscious. You are likely to enjoy your relations with your children or loved ones and place emphasis on your home environment for this period of time. You may also encounter significant female figures in your life during this brief transit.

Transiting Sun in semi-sextile (fading, 0.2 degrees) with natal Chiron

The planetary energies attract each other, require effort, allow entry of new information.

For this brief period of time, you will become more conscious of the energy for personal transformation and healing in your life. This will likely mean exposing some form of deep-seated pain for the purpose of working through old issues and ultimately healing these issues. During this brief period of time, you may be blessed to provide the impetus for healing to others. You may also feel healing energy come into your life from a meeting with another person during the course of this transit. As another possible result of this transit, issues with ego may come up for you, or issues of self-acceptance versus feelings of rejection. Usually these types of events point to deeper issues which you may not have brought all the way up to your consciousness, but which remain as a source of irritation and frustration operating more or less unconsciously at a deep level of your psyche. Getting in touch with these deeper issues is quite important, and if this process can begin, no telling how far you can go in your journey toward health and wholeness.

Transiting Moon in sesquiquadrate (exact at 14:20 ) with natal Mercury Angular planet - conjunct Ascendant

The planetary energies conflict in determined subtle tension; control is required.

Communication and your thought process is brought to your immediate emotional awareness today. You are moved at this time to express your feelings in words. You have better access to your emotions than usual, making it is a good time for communication between yourself and an intimate partner, during these few hours, and you will be better equipped to deal with friends and associates, and the public, as well, since you have such immediate access to your mental process. You will be adept at all forms of thinking and manipulation during this brief period, although your emotions may influence your decisions.

Transiting Moon in sesquiquadrate (exact at 9:10 am) with natal Ascendant

The planetary energies conflict in determined subtle tension; control is required.

This transit affects self-expression, including your creative potential and your sense of well-being. Your physical vitality is also affected, and your attitude to life in general. The Moon's energy comes into your personality as a result of this transit, leading to a comfortable period of time.

Transiting Moon in semi-sextile (exact at 13:09 ) with natal Midheaven

The planetary energies attract each other, require effort, allow entry of new information.

This transit affects your public life, including work and career, as well as ego assertion, and the authority figures in your life. You may have feelings that come up for you in relation to these areas of experience. You may also feel sensitive and tuned in to other's moods and feelings. You may well have an emotional response to your work or career issues today.

Transiting Mars in conjunction (forming, 3.7 degrees) with natal Neptune

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Nov 10, 00 to Nov 16, 00, exact on Nov 13, 00.

The strongest blend of the energies represented by these two planets.

Feelings of confusion regarding what you want or what you are trying to accomplish may come up for you during the week or so that this transit is in effect. This transit brings your sense of spirituality, and your ideals, to your desires and actions. You may find that you have new spiritual insights at this time, and also a more disconnected energy than usual, perhaps a sense of confusion in your life. You are tuning into energy that is essentially beyond this physical plane and your desire nature reflects this otherworldly charge. This is a time when you are you are very aware of other points of view, and also very idealistic in pursuing your own agenda. You may even imagine goals for yourself that are more fanciful than realistic or that may never come to fruition. With so many different points of view available to you, there is danger that you may lose yourself in all of the possibilities. This can therefore be a very mystifying period for you. It is also likely that outer events will seemingly conspire against your successes during the brief period of time this transit is in effect. It is necessary at this time to focus on what is truly important to you, and to not be discouraged by seeming setbacks, since every turn in the road serves to further your growing consciousness of what is possible, both in the physical realm and beyond it.

Transiting Jupiter in quintile (fading, 0.7 degrees) with natal Venus

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Aug 18, 00 to Sep 8, 00, exact on Aug 27, 00; and Oct 20, 00 to Nov 10, 00, exact on Nov 1, 00 R; and Apr 5, 01 to Apr 16, 01, exact on Apr 11, 01.

The planetary energies are positively linked, subtle, and spiritual in dimension.

You are full of spiritual and optimistic energy in your relationships. This will generally prove to be a beneficial period of time. Any artistic endeavors will also tend to flourish under the influence of Jupiter, which expands and makes more radiant whatever it comes into contact with. You will also feel a renewed sense of connection to higher purpose in terms of your values generally. And of course, love and romance will be given an extra boost right now, which can make for very pleasant time for you. This is altogether a pleasant and enjoyable transit as well as one that can be productive of long-term benefits if you look ahead beyond the immediate pleasures of the moment, and try not to overextend yourself.

Transiting Jupiter in semi-square (fading, 0.4 degrees) with natal Midheaven

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Aug 16, 00 to Sep 4, 00, exact on Aug 24, 00; and Oct 24, 00 to Nov 12, 00, exact on Nov 3, 00 R; and Apr 4, 01 to Apr 14, 01, exact on Apr 9, 01.

The planetary energies conflict in determined subtle tension; calmness is required.

This transit affects public life, including work and career, as well as ego assertion, and the authority figures in your life. Your physical vitality is also affected, and your attitude to life in general. The peaceful energy of Jupiter comes into your personality as a result of this transit, leading to new levels of faith and understanding.

Transiting Saturn in semi-square (fading, 0.3 degrees) with natal Sun Ruler of rising sign

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Jul 12, 00 to Aug 6, 00, exact on Jul 23, 00; and Oct 19, 00 to Nov 15, 00, exact on Nov 3, 00 R; and Mar 31, 01 to Apr 18, 01, exact on Apr 10, 01.

The planetary energies conflict in determined subtle tension; calmness is required.

At this time you are more aware of your limitations and responsibilities than usual. Your self-expression, including your creative potential and your sense of well-being, may appear to be somewhat stifled during this period, and more focus is brought to these areas as a result. Your physical vitality may also be shut down at his time. This transit is good for digging in and getting down to the nitty-gritty of what you are really trying to accomplish. Try to accompany all the hard work with a healthy dose of pleasure. The key lies in balancing the energy to achieve and the energy just to be, without needing to achieve.

Transiting Saturn in quintile (forming, 0.6 degrees) with natal Mercury Angular planet - conjunct Ascendant

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Jul 2, 00 to Jul 23, 00, exact on Jul 12, 00; and Nov 2, 00 to Nov 27, 00, exact on Nov 15, 00 R; and Mar 21, 01 to Apr 10, 01, exact on Apr 1, 01.

The planetary energies are positively linked, subtle, and spiritual in dimension.

This transit has the effect of slowing down and bringing a more concentrated awareness to your communication and mental process. Your verbal and written communication may come slowly, which forces you to be deliberate and to concentrate, but this has the benefit of increasing your focus, and you may wind up accomplishing more. Your thought process is also extremely well grounded and practical at this time. Every decision, every plan you make, has to pass the test of what is it for, in terms of concrete results. Your decision-making process will also come slowly, even painfully, and may tend to be negative or full of doubts about your ability to succeed. But you must try not to be critical or disparaging in your thinking, just be sure of yourself before you go ahead. Greater energy is also available for friends and for thinking about future plans, although you may feel any limits and restrictions that apply more keenly

Transiting Saturn in quintile (fading, 0.1 degrees) with natal Pluto Angular planet - conjunct Ascendant

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Jul 9, 00 to Aug 2, 00, exact on Jul 20, 00; and Oct 22, 00 to Nov 18, 00, exact on Nov 5, 00 R; and Mar 29, 01 to Apr 17, 01, exact on Apr 8, 01.

The planetary energies are positively linked, subtle, and spiritual in dimension.

You must take responsibility for previously unacknowledged areas of your life at this time, whether you would like to or not. This transit makes concrete your urge for selftransformation and regeneration. You are more purposeful and serious regarding your goals right now, and find that the way that your life has been structured up to now must change. This is not a time for escapist fantasies, or rationalizations; this is a time for facing squarely the past and its implications for your continued growth in the present.

Transiting Neptune in sesquiquadrate (forming, 0.2 degrees) with natal Uranus Leading planet of planetary pattern

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Feb 26, 99 to Jul 20, 99, exact on Apr 7, 99, Jun 5, 99 R; and Dec 30, 99 to Feb 22, 00, exact on Jan 26, 00; and Jul 29, 00 to Dec 26, 00, exact on Sep 9, 00 R, Nov 20, 00.

The planetary energies conflict in determined subtle tension; control is required.

Feelings of restlessness and confusion may come up for you during this period of time. You will likely have new spiritual insights during this period. This transit brings an otherworldly longing to your urge for freedom and spontaneity, and it is likely that you will feel called to find the highest vibration of your own unique expression of yourself in some way. You are drawn to be more sympathetic to others right now, or perhaps sacrifices are required of you, and these events have the effect of altering your self-concept. You may feel like an important piece of yourself has changed, but remember that chaos always precedes the birth of new life, and that rebirth is in your best interest in the long run, however difficult it may be in the short term.

Transiting Neptune in opposition (forming, 3.2 degrees) with natal Ascendant

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Feb 22, 00 to Jul 30, 00, no exact; and Dec 25, 00 to Feb 14, 02, exact on Feb 17, 01, Aug 9, 01 R, Dec 21, 01; and Aug 20, 02 to Dec 17, 02, no exact.

The planetary energies are polarized; outer events stimulate their interaction; integration is the challenge.

Things may be a bit confused for a while. You may meet with situations requiring you to relinquish some of your normal judgment and control. Whatever the events, or perhaps no external events can be specifically named, you may suffer a loss of faith in yourself as a result of this transit. Sometimes events which are thrust upon us and seem to bode ill, or at least to represent a new and unwelcome departure from the ordinary are in fact operating in our own best interest for the long term. Neptune's energy of love and compassionate oneness with others comes into your conscious awareness as a result of this transit, leading to a new level of sympathy with your fellow-man. The eventual outcome for you may be a more loving and gentle nature, a better balance between self and other.

Transiting Pluto in sesquiquadrate (fading, 0.2 degrees) with natal Saturn

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Dec 6, 99 to Feb 6, 00, exact on Jan 2, 00; and Apr 23, 00 to Jul 14, 00, exact on Jun 2, 00 R; and Sep 25, 00 to Nov 28, 00, exact on Nov 1, 00.

The planetary energies conflict in determined subtle tension; control is required.

You are in for an extended period of time when the basic structure of your life is subject to some inevitable and far-reaching changes. At this time you will feel the pull of the older and more habitual patterns as well as the push for some newer and more vibrant way of being in the world. This can be a time of great persistence and concentration, especially in regard to work related activity. You are trying to create something new in place of the old. The changes that are being forced upon you are in fact in your own best interest, and those outmoded portions of your self-concept that are being released are yielding in order that you may grow.

Transiting Chiron in opposition (forming, 2.8 degrees) with natal Uranus Leading planet of planetary pattern

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Mar 16, 00 to Apr 7, 00, no exact; and Nov 14, 00 to Dec 19, 00, exact on Dec 2, 00.

The planetary energies are polarized; outer events stimulate their interaction; integration is the challenge.

You are likely to experience an urge for freedom and spontaneity at this time. There is genius energy in you right now, an energy to create new things and depart from the normal run of the mill consciousness in doing so. With this transit, your mental creativity and spontaneity is up for a transformation of some sort. Perhaps you will launch yourself into new ways of thinking and being, even altering your lifestyle. There may be changes in store for you that have been waiting in the wings for the right moment to come on stage, new ways of being that more truly serve the evolutionary purpose that you came into this life to actualize. There may be some pain associated with this type of transition, since any peeling away of old skin is painful, and the process you are engaged in may leave you raw and exposed for a while. But something inside is pressuring you to move ahead, in spite of the consequences, and it is well to heed the wisdom of your soul's higher purpose. You may emerge from your chrysalis with a brave form and new wings.

Transiting Planets

Transiting Sun in Scorpio (15° Sco 35' 36") Transiting Sun in the Fourth House

At this time there is an urge for security and your home is important to you. You may find that you stick close to your family and loved ones. Your emotions are more deeply felt, and you may tune in to other's emotional needs as well. The fourth is the house of nurturing, protecting, sustaining. It is also strongly tied to the past, and Karma. During this transit you may become aware of your habitual modes of action, the residue of past experience that you hold onto, as a coloration of present activities. It is an excellent time to delve into these foundations of your personality and possibly become more whole through re-evaluation and transformation.

Transiting Moon in Pisces (23° Pis 35' 45") Transiting Moon in the Ninth House

During this period of time, lasting just two days, you may feel the urge to travel, and to learn from your experiences, as you explore the freedom-loving side of your personality. You also may choose to explore mentally, through study, and never leave the security of your armchair. You may feel restless. You are engaging your higher mind in service to your emotional nature.

Transiting Mercury in Libra (29° Lib 57'R) Transiting Mercury in the Fourth House

At this time your emotions are more deeply felt, and also more easily expressed to others. Your consciousness is focused on issues of security and you may tend to stick close to your family and loved ones. You are sensitive and have a tendency to withdraw from the world, and your home is very important to you at this time. It is also possible that you may tune in to emotional needs of other's, or that thoughts from your past may come to your attention during this transit.

Transiting Venus in Sagittarius (23° Sag 32') Transiting Venus in the Fifth House

You are very dramatic and creative, also self-confident and assertive, at this time, especially at a feeling level. For this approximately three-week period of time, you expect to be the center of attention, and often are. You may also share your feelings with others more easily at this time, or express yourself through artistic endeavors.

Transiting Mars in Libra (2° Lib 14') Transiting Mars in the Third House

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Oct 21, 00 to Dec 13, 00, exact on Oct 23, 00.

Information comes easily to you and is available for use at this time, and your communications and thought processes partake of an energetic nature. During this transit, for about six weeks, you are adventurous and mentally active and may also find yourself inclined toward sarcasm, or there could be verbal conflicts with friends and relatives. You may need to work through being sharp-tongued or possibly indulging in gossip during this period of time. You are also especially dexterous and creative mechanically. It is important at this time to make good use of your available energy, rather than waste it on idle chatter, or in simply attempting to impose your ideas on other people.

Transiting Jupiter in Gemini (8° Gem 48'R) Transiting Jupiter in the Eleventh House

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Jun 29, 00 to Aug 13, 01, exact on Jul 4, 00; and Feb 5, 02 to Mar 26, 02, exact on Feb 5, 02 R.

This is a period of time when you have a fair degree of optimism and enthusiasm for the possibility of a better future. During this transit, which lasts about one year, you may find yourself setting significant personal and planetary goals. You may become more involved with your friends, or with socially motivated groups of people who are striving for a better world. The associations that you make at this time will benefit you long-term. It is therefore a good time to make conscious choices regarding involvement with other people, and the groups that you favor, or just to reevaluate the direction your own life is taking.

Transiting Saturn in Taurus (28° Tau 26'R) Transiting Saturn in the Tenth House

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Apr 12, 98 to Sep 2, 00, exact on Apr 20, 98; and Sep 23, 00 to Apr 28, 01, exact on Sep 23, 00 R.

During this period of time, lasting two to three years, you experience the full flowering of your powers in the public sphere. During this transit of Saturn across the top of the chart, you will find that you are more serious about your ambitions and you are also likely to be given rewards, or opportunities for growth and development in public life, work and career. You may encounter difficulties as well at this time, depending partly on how you have lived your life during the previous half cycle of Saturn (fourteen years), and how well your present career suits your true beliefs and values. There also may be challenges to face during the course of this transit such as entering into previously untried areas of professional life. Your goal is to more fully realize your capabilities in these areas, acting in a conscious manner not only to reap the rewards, but also to make available your gifts to the world around you.

Transiting Uranus in Aquarius (16° Aqu 57') Transiting Uranus in the Seventh House

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Feb 19, 97 to Aug 13, 97, exact on Mar 10, 97, Jul 18, 97 R; and Dec 11, 97 to Apr 7, 02, exact on Dec 31, 97; and Aug 1, 02 to Jan 27, 03, exact on Aug 1, 02 R.

Your entire approach to relationships is changing at this time, perhaps signaling renewed vitality in your marriage or intimate partnership, perhaps a breakup, based on realizations that have been developing within you over time. You will likely feel a disruption or radical alteration in the areas of partnership and close interpersonal relationships during this transit, and especially at the beginning of this seven-year period. You may have such an urge for freedom at this time that you feel stifled in the context of your present relationship situation and the need to express more of your individuality may be irresistible to you. You may experience the break-up of a marriage or partnership, but this need not be the case. There may be a sense of dissatisfaction that gets expressed and that catalyzes a new approach in order to make things work out better between you and your partner. It is also likely that professional or business partnerships and other connections will be stimulated during this transit, either in the shake-up or break-down of existing ties, or in the formation of new ones. All in all, this is an exhilarating period of time, when much-needed changes to your partnership dynamic are coming into being in your life.

Transiting Neptune in Aquarius (3° Aqu 57') Transiting Neptune in the Sixth House

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Mar 12, 86 to May 3, 86, no exact; and Dec 30, 86 to Aug 8, 87, exact on Jan 26, 87, Jun 28, 87 R; and Oct 25, 87 to Feb 17, 01, exact on Nov 30, 87; and Aug 10, 01 to Dec 21, 01, exact on Aug 10, 01 R.

During this transit, you may have a strong desire to help others. If you are in the helping professions, or have an interest in alternative medicine, you may make great progress in these areas during this period of time, which lasts about 14 years. You may experience greater sensitivity and also you may need to guard against a tendency to be confused over details, or there may be problems with responsibility or being of service to others. You also could at this time suffer from psychosomatic illness not properly diagnosed, or an unconscious tension between your rational mind and your innermost feelings. At this time you benefit from disengaging yourself from the limited and personal, moving toward the broader ideals of service to humanity and personal transformation.

Transiting Pluto in Sagittarius (11° Sag 43') Transiting Pluto in the Fifth House

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Jan 13, 95 to Apr 25, 95, no exact; and Nov 7, 95 to Feb 9, 11, exact on Dec 3, 95, Jun 24, 96 R, Sep 24, 96; and Jun 11, 11 to Dec 12, 11, exact on Jun 11, 11 R.

During this transit, usually lasting 14 or more years, the focus of your transformative powers will be your personal creativity, or possibly your relationship with your own children. At this time you may feel an urge to be recognized and admired. There may be underlying feelings of insecurity leading to rather self-centered and ego-oriented behavior, or there may be powerstruggles with your children or romantic figures in your life at this time. The underlying basis of these struggles may be unmet needs from an earlier phase of your existence. The challenge is to get more conscious regarding your desire nature, and to use your rather considerable powers of creativity that you have during this period wisely, and allow the positive aspects of your unique individuality to come into bloom.

Transiting Chiron in Sagittarius (16° Sag 21') Transiting Chiron in the Fifth House

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Jan 6, 99 to Jun 2, 99, exact on Jan 16, 99, May 19, 99 R; and Sep 20, 99 to Feb 16, 02, exact on Oct 1, 99; and Jun 21, 02 to Nov 18, 02, exact on Jun 21, 02 R.

During this transit, lasting 2 - 8 years, and especially at the beginning of this period of time, your sense of self-expression, your own individual creativity, or possibly your relationship with your children, will be up for a potentially painful period of re-examination and transformation. At this time old wounds concerning your self-esteem may rise up again to haunt you. Or perhaps you may have to undergo a painful period when the way you do your creative work comes into question, and your very belief system alters. The fairly stable self-concept you have operated on for so long may yield to troubling doubts and revelations, so that you are no longer sure of your own ground. These issues are coming up for you at this time for the purpose of getting back behind the superficial and into the real meaning of your soul's evolution. There is a way in which the old tried and true methods of expression no longer serve you, and it can be extremely painful to realize that you must make changes in this area, so close to the manner in which you define yourself. Another concept of ego may be in the process of emerging from its chrysalis, one that take into account a broader viewpoint, and one that transcends old woundings from childhood that have served to limit and constrain you from embodying your truest nature, and living up to your fullest potential.

Transiting N Node in Cancer (17° Can 43'R) Transiting N Node in the Twelfth House

The lunar North Node transiting the twelfth house. South Node transiting the sixth. During this transit, usually lasting about 18 months, you may feel a compulsion to be of service to other people. You could suffer from confusion and a loss of identity until you break through to a more universal sense of self. This desire to be of service can take the form of activities which are intended to be helpful, but which may not truly be appreciated by the intended beneficiaries. You may be tempted to work harder and give yourself up even more to serving other people's needs, for that seems a natural and easier way out, rather than beginning to actively engage in the struggle with your own self-concept. You can also exhibit obsessive behavior regarding health issues, or organizational detail. The true purpose of such behavior is to purify the activity involved, and you should beware of it becoming an end in itself. There is a need for transformation in these areas, in order to learn how to be of actual service to others. Your process involves nothing less than the subordination of your personal will to a more spiritual outlook based on your strong feelings of a higher purpose, and a true spiritual unity with your fellow-man.