Transit Report for George W. Bush
Jul 6, 1946, 7:26 AM EDT
New Haven, CT (41N18, 72W56)
Transits for Nov 2, 2004, 12:00 PM EST

Contents

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

Important Features

Transiting Jupiter in strong conjunction (fading, 2.2 degrees) with natal Neptune

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Oct 13, 04 to Nov 1, 04, exact on Oct 22, 04.

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

You will have renewed energy for the spiritual or philosophical side of your existence during this time. This transit boosts your sense of spirituality, and your ideals. You may find that you are very psychically attuned to others during the course of this transit. You have new and exciting 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 it may become more real for you than mundane so-called reality. You may also run up against illusions about what is possible, or actual deception practiced upon you, so that you think you can make more money or accomplish more than is physically available. Feelings of confusion may also come up for you in a big way during this period of time. It is good to hold back on major decisions during this period. A healthy dose of skepticism also works well at this time, as an antidote to over-reaching.

Transiting Pluto in strong opposition (fading, 1.5 degrees) with natal Uranus Leading planet of planetary pattern

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Feb 6, 02 to May 2, 02, no exact; and Dec 1, 02 to Jan 19, 04, exact on Jan 27, 03, May 19, 03 R, Nov 25, 03; and Jun 2, 04 to Nov 19, 04, no exact.

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

You may experience a discontinuity in your life at this time, as something that arises out of your deep unconscious suddenly comes into view, and a big piece of yourself changes. You will undoubtedly have profound spiritual insights as a result of the revelations of this period. This transit represents a dramatic transformation to the expression in your life of your personal freedom, your will to be different or your ability just to be uniquely yourself. You are discovering new facets of your urge for freedom and spontaneity during the course of this transit. Attitudes of restlessness may come up for you right now, perhaps even the feeling of spinning out of control. You are likely to experience a crisis of some sort at this time, which will have the effect of forever altering these areas of your life.

Transiting Neptune in strong opposition (fading, 2.1 degrees) with natal Pluto Angular planet - conjunct Ascendant

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Apr 13, 01 to Jun 8, 01, no exact; and Jan 31, 02 to Sep 11, 02, exact on Apr 4, 02, Jun 22, 02 R; and Nov 25, 02 to Mar 28, 03, exact on Jan 28, 03; and Jul 4, 03 to Jan 25, 04, exact on Sep 27, 03 R, Nov 16, 03.

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

Conflicts and significant life changes may come up for you during this period of time. This transit brings the consciousness of universal oneness to your own urge for selftransformation and regeneration. You will undoubtedly have new spiritual insights during this period. You are in the midst of far-reaching changes at this time, although they may seem more underground than on the surface of your awareness. Feelings of confusion may come up for you, and you may feel yourself to be in the grip of compulsions of which you had been unaware until the present moment. These may be in the category of power urges, or possibly a side of sexual compulsion you were essentially unaware of. You may also feel a heightened sense of kinship with all life. This is a stressful, but also a tremendously important time in your life, when you are looking more deeply into the meaning of your existence than ever before. You may seek this meaning in the realms of occult studies, for they hold a special appeal to you now, in your strong desire to see beyond the surface illusions of your life. Your time spent in these almost religious preoccupations during this period is well spent, for an important component of the very meaning of your life is the subject of your quest at this time.

Transiting Jupiter in strong sextile (forming, 1.7 degrees) with natal Mercury Angular planet - conjunct Ascendant

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Nov 1, 04 to Nov 22, 04, exact on Nov 11, 04; and Apr 20, 05 to Jul 20, 05, exact on May 11, 05 R, Jun 29, 05.

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 Saturn in strong conjunction (fading, 0.8 degrees) with natal Saturn

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Sep 11, 04 to Jan 6, 05, exact on Oct 8, 04, Dec 8, 04 R; and May 31, 05 to Jul 4, 05, exact on Jun 18, 05.

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

At this time in your life, which is sometimes called your "Saturn Return" to its original degree when you were born, therefore conjuncting its natal position, you will go through many life changes in the direction of greater maturation. It is a time of great decisiveness and action, as you make a move toward your true calling in life. The structure of your life is subject to some slow, steady and long-lasting changes during this period of time. The previous twentyeight years or so have been spent in one condition, which gradually prepared you to enter the next cycle. Now you are ready to take that step, as old habits or outworn behaviors are ready to be sloughed off, as the snake sheds his skin, in preparation for new growth. Your very appearance may change. Your friends will find you totally transformed after this period of time, although the logic of the changes are usually evident to you from the perspective of own inner workings.

Transiting Pluto in strong trine (forming, 0.9 degrees) with natal Venus

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Feb 10, 03 to May 4, 03, no exact; and Dec 5, 03 to Jan 23, 05, exact on Jan 31, 04, May 19, 04 R, Nov 28, 04; and Jun 1, 05 to Nov 24, 05, no exact.

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

You may find some drastic alterations of your close personal relationships during this period of time. Existing associations will change in some way, perhaps frustrations that have been building over time will come to a head, or the relationship may simply end, at least as it existed before this period of time. New relationships begun under the influence of this transit will likely be quite intense, and will seem to have an ultimate purpose in your life, perhaps of working through some ancient issues which have long been buried in your unconscious. During this transit your creative abilities, especially in an artistic sense, could also alter. Even your basic values may undergo transformation at this time. If you are involved in the arts, you may drastically change the medium of your expression, becoming a director rather than an actor, for example. Your creative energy may also be diverted to more deeply exploring psychological issues. There may be changes in what you value or how conscious you are of the importance different values have in your life, and what relative priority you assign to them. For this reason, and as part of the process of internal psychological transformation, finances may change during this period of time, either improving or getting worse depending on other factors. It is important during all these changes to try to focus on what is truly important to you, and to realize that you will likely value yourself more as a result of the deeper examination Pluto brings.

Sun, Moon, Rising Sign Features

Transiting Moon in strong conjunction (exact at 13:43 ) with natal Sun Ruler of rising sign

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

You have a good sense of self at this time. You feel comfortable with who you are today, including your creative potential and your physical vitality, sense of well-being, your attitude to life in general. The Moon's energy comes into your conscious awareness as a result of this transit, leading to a comfortable period of time during this day. You may however be more moody than usual, or more aware of the past during the hours that the Moon is on your Sun. You are also likely to have a significant encounter with an important female person in your life, or perhaps you may get in touch with your own feminine side during this time.

Transiting Sun in strong trine (forming, 3.2 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 Venus in strong sextile (forming, 1.4 degrees) with natal Ascendant

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

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 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 Jupiter in strong sextile (fading, 1.0 degrees) with natal Ascendant

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Oct 18, 04 to Nov 7, 04, exact on Oct 28, 04; and May 25, 05 to Jun 15, 05, no exact.

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 Sun in strong square (fading, 0.8 degrees) with natal Mercury Angular planet - conjunct Ascendant

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

Your thought process is brought more immediately into your conscious awareness during these few days. It is possible that mental conflicts may arise during this period of time. You are sharpminded and quick-witted today, and you do well not to be overly critical of others. It is a great time to exercise your mind with the written or spoken word, like creative writing or poetry.

Transiting Sun in strong sextile (fading, 1.3 degrees) with natal Mars

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

This transit indicates a heightened energy level for these few days, and brings the areas of outward-directed activity, assertiveness and also animal passion into focus at this time. There are likely to be positive implications for your sex life. You also may find yourself being a bit pushy with other people, since your will is strong at this time. You have loads of physical energy available to you now, and you may need to release it in sports and related activities, or just in plain old hard work. You can make some excellent progress toward your immediate goals during this brief period of time.

Transiting Sun in strong square (exact) with natal Pluto Angular planet - conjunct Ascendant

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

Conflicts and challenges may come up for you during these few days. This transit brings the light of your conscious attention to your urge for self-transformation and regeneration. You may find yourself indulging in extreme behavior right now. Issues of control may come up for you at this time, which can provoke conflicts with other people, or just difficulties in accomplishing what you want in this physical world. The true meaning of these events lies in their significance for your inner life. These events help you to understand and actualize something in your will to power and in your desire to transform yourself nearer to your true spiritual path, which may be at times a relatively unconscious desire on your part. This is true especially if other transits to natal Pluto are in effect. For this brief period of time, you are coming closer in touch with your fundamental life process, a process of growth through the death of an old way of being and the birth of a new.

Transiting Moon in strong square (exact at 17:04 ) with natal Chiron

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

For this brief period of time, feelings related to the symbolism of suffering, transformation and healing may come up for you. It is also good to take a look at other aspects which may be involved in this same configuration, since the Moon often triggers such configurations. 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. This transit may also focus your psyche on 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 Mercury in strong trine (fading, 0.8 degrees) with natal Saturn

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

For these few days you may be more serious than usual, with practicality at the forefront of your thoughts, rather than flights of fancy. Your mentality is strengthened for this brief period of time, and you may write or at least think about your goals. It is also generally a good time for organizing or getting things accomplished.

Transiting Venus in strong conjunction (forming, 0.3 degrees) with natal Neptune

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

The energy you have for others is changing in some previously unexplored fashion, during these few days. This transit brings your sense of spirituality, and your ideals, to your immediate attention and enjoyment. Feelings of confusion may also come up for you in your established relationships during this brief period of time. You will also likely feel more idealistic and selfsacrificing toward your close relationship partners during this transit. This can be wonderful for the partnership energy, but you must beware of extending too much and not taking care of yourself in your interactions. You will also be more of a starry-eyed visionary than usual regarding any artistic impulses you may have, or regarding your values in general. It is a better time for imagining possibilities than for making such dreams come true in all practicality.

Transiting Mars in strong square (forming, 2.1 degrees) with natal Saturn

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Nov 2, 04 to Nov 8, 04, exact on Nov 5, 04.

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

You are stopped in your tracks in the outward arc of your go power for these few days, but it is a good time for getting serious about what you are actually trying to accomplish. The established structures in your life are likely to demand more of your attention than usual for this brief period of time. It is not a good time for going ahead with large-scale projects, but rather for sticking with routine and accomplishing in little ways.

Transiting Mars in strong opposition (fading, 0.2 degrees) with natal Midheaven

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Oct 30, 04 to Nov 5, 04, exact on Nov 2, 04.

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

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 warlike energy of Mars comes into your personality as a result of this transit, and you may be more argumentative than usual for this brief period of time.

Transiting Mercury in sesquiquadrate (forming, 1.5 degrees) with natal Sun Ruler of rising sign

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

Your mental energy is more in your consciousness today. You will probably appear sharp and witty. Your mental energy is very much part of your self-expression right now, including your creative potential and your sense of well-being. You will likely talk at greater length and more often, especially to siblings and friends. Use this time wisely, your mental powers are your focus for this brief period of time, and they are functioning well for you.

Transiting Venus in semi-square (forming, 0.8 degrees) with natal Venus

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

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 Mars in semi-square (fading, 0.1 degrees) with natal Mars

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Oct 31, 04 to Nov 3, 04, exact on Nov 2, 04.

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

Your aggressive urge is primed for action at this time. This week-long transit stimulates your outward-directed activity, assertiveness and also pure animal passion. You are full of vibrant energy, and may need an outlet such as sports or another form of physical activity to relieve the tension building inside of you. Your will is strong right now, and you may find yourself more argumentative than usual, so beware of quarrels, or possibly accidents. You may find great clarity in knowing exactly what you want in your life during the brief period of time this transit is in effect.

Transiting Jupiter in quintile (forming, 0.4 degrees) with natal Saturn

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Oct 30, 04 to Nov 9, 04, exact on Nov 4, 04; and May 16, 05 to Jun 24, 05, no exact.

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

Opportunity may present itself to you, not in any grand design, but rather in focusing on the everyday tasks that constantly present themselves to you and demand your attention. It is a good time for moving ahead with your long-term career or other goals, and it is also a good time to break free of previous setbacks or restrictions. Your progress will be slow but sure and the long-term benefits of this period cannot be denied in your life.

Transiting Uranus in sesquiquadrate (forming, 1.2 degrees) with natal Moon Ruler of sun sign - sun's ruler

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Mar 24, 03 to May 21, 03, exact on Apr 14, 03; and Jun 24, 03 to Aug 27, 03, exact on Aug 1, 03 R; and Jan 15, 04 to Feb 20, 04, exact on Feb 2, 04.

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

Your feelings are expressing themselves to you in mysterious ways. This may be the first step in actually coming to terms with emotions long buried in your unconscious. Your own unacknowledged desire for change may be bringing these feelings up in you as a prompt for action, even if they seem to be coming up through the medium of an external agency. Although these changes may seem disruptive they usually work out for the best in the overall process of your life development and 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 Uranus in sesquiquadrate (fading, 0.2 degrees) with natal Jupiter Angular planet - conjunct Nadir

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Apr 26, 03 to Jul 19, 03, no exact; and Feb 10, 04 to Mar 16, 04, exact on Feb 28, 04; and Sep 13, 04 to Jan 6, 05, exact on Oct 16, 04 R, Dec 6, 04.

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

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 Neptune in inconjunct (forming, 1.1 degrees) with natal Sun Ruler of rising sign

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Apr 6, 03 to Jun 25, 03, no exact; and Jan 30, 04 to Mar 29, 04, exact on Feb 26, 04; and Jul 6, 04 to Sep 30, 04, exact on Aug 13, 04 R; and Nov 17, 04 to Jan 26, 05, exact on Dec 29, 04.

The planetary energies do not flow smoothly, one or the other predominates; discrimination must be employed.

Things may be a bit confused for a while. You may identify with fantasy or other forms of illusion during the period of time this transit is in effect. Hard and fast logic doesn't mix well with your personality during this transit. The primary truth being urged upon you at this time is compassion, greater compassion for all of mankind. This transit represents a renewed connection with this most basic part of yourself, your loving and gentle nature. If you are able to sacrifice your own egoneeds for the moment, without bitterness, you may well reap the rewards in future of greater compassion both for and also from your fellow man.

Transiting Neptune in opposition (fading, 2.8 degrees) with natal Mercury Angular planet - conjunct Ascendant

This transit is strongest (within 2 degrees) from Mar 11, 01 to Jul 13, 01, no exact; and Jan 11, 02 to Mar 3, 03, exact on Mar 7, 02, Jul 24, 02 R, Jan 8, 03; and Aug 3, 03 to Jan 4, 04, no exact.

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

During this period of time, your mental energy is both more inspired and more confused than usual. You are operating under an influence that is both mystical and also quite disorienting. As a result, your thought process may be subject to fantasy or other forms of delusion. You will also tend to be more idealistic in your planning than usual. You should try to avoid taking drastic action based on your reasoning during this period of time, preferring to wait until you have had ample time to reflect. You may notice also, that you are more attuned to other people during this transit. The mental process of others may appear almost transparent to you, and this increases your sense of compassion towards them. This is one of the treasures of this energy. You may even find yourself more inspired to write music or poetry during this transit. Although there can be drawbacks, in terms of confusion or unclear communications with others, this period of time can be a great benefit for yourself and any and all of your associations.

Transiting Neptune in quintile (fading, 0.4 degrees) with natal Midheaven

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Feb 13, 03 to Aug 26, 03, exact on Mar 15, 03, Jul 20, 03 R; and Dec 15, 03 to Feb 11, 04, exact on Jan 15, 04; and Sep 6, 04 to Dec 9, 04, no exact.

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

There is a loving and compassionate energy coming into your personality, leading to a new level of sympathy for your fellow-man. This transit affects your public life, including work and career, as well as ego assertion, and the authority figures in your life. Your physical vitality may also be affected, and your attitude to life in general. You may suffer from confusion of your motivations, and surrounding your self-image, but these experiences also bring you to a higher purpose in your life, if you will let them.

Transiting Chiron in inconjunct (forming, 0.1 degrees) with natal Venus

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Jan 22, 04 to Feb 13, 04, exact on Feb 2, 04; and Jul 28, 04 to Nov 22, 04, exact on Aug 16, 04 R, Nov 5, 04.

The planetary energies do not flow smoothly, one or the other predominates; discrimination must be employed.

You are likely to be undergoing a period of new realizations, potentially painful, around the issues of close personal relationships, artistic expression, and your values in general. Relationship issues are "up" for you, and you may find yourself in the midst of some big changes because of it. It may be that old issues of the way that you do relationship with others, issues that you were perhaps not even fully aware of, may come to the surface to haunt you during this transit, perhaps brought on by current events such as with regard to your significant partnerships at this time. It is also possible that your artistic expression or your aesthetic values may be in transition at this time, as you leave off ways of feeling and expressing yourself that no longer serve you. The ultimate purpose of these challenges is that you may grow in your self-concept, and adapt your relationship energy to a style that is more appropriate to your present state of evolution, as you let go of habits from the past that have been inhibiting the fullest expression of yourself in relation to another. If the old ways are not working for you any longer, it is best to get on with the new ones, rather than remaining stuck in the mud of previous patterns.

Transiting Planets

Transiting Sun in Scorpio (10° Sco 36' 52") 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 Cancer (12° Can 55' 16") Transiting Moon in the Twelfth House

During this two-day period, you can appear to be very moody and introspective, and not at all at home in the outer world. The Moon in the twelfth house is concerned with subtle emotions and secret mystical depths. At this time you are truly compassionate and caring toward others, and may also be extremely sensitive to their feelings.

Transiting Mercury in Scorpio (27° Sco 15') 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 Libra (5° Lib 40') Transiting Venus in the Third House

You enjoy and benefit from interactions with friends and associates, and communication at all levels, for this period of time, usually lasting about three weeks. You are likely to enjoy expressing your opinion during this period, and most of what will be expressed will be at the level of feelings rather than facts. You should beware giving too much weight to habitual or instinctual reactions.

Transiting Mars in Libra (24° Lib 22') Transiting Mars in the Fourth House

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Oct 31, 04 to Dec 26, 04, exact on Nov 2, 04.

You feel an urge for security right now and your activity centers around your home and family. At this time, usually lasting about six weeks, you tend to be close to your loved ones, and do not perform at your best in the world, where you may have a tendency to internalize conflict. You can appear timid shy and retiring at this time, but you are actually quite determined and tend to act from an instinctual level rather than from your conscious will. You may not be aware of your true motivations during this transit, and will benefit from striving for a more conscious approach to conflict resolution.

Transiting Jupiter in Libra (8° Lib 06') Transiting Jupiter in the Third House

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Aug 16, 04 to Sep 29, 05, exact on Aug 21, 04.

You may find that you are more charming, talkative, and perhaps even more clever than usual at this time. During this transit, which lasts about one year, the areas of communication and mental process are emphasized in your life. You may find that you are also somewhat scattered under the effects of this transit. Opportunities may be lost through lack of an ability to focus. It is a good time to try to be more conscious and aware of all that is going on around you, to make plans for the future and to communicate them to your friends and loved ones, although being careful not to take on more than is practical to accomplish.

Transiting Saturn in Cancer (27° Can 19') Transiting Saturn in the Twelfth House

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Jul 17, 03 to Sep 12, 05, exact on Jul 25, 03, Feb 17, 04 R, Mar 26, 04; and Feb 6, 06 to Jun 1, 06, exact on Feb 6, 06 R.

During this transit, lasting two to three years, you are more serious and introspective, and find yourself in a process of summing up the achievements and the residue of the past thirty years, the period of Saturn's transit of your entire chart. You are sorting out what aspects of yourself to keep and what parts need to be discarded at this time, as not wholly congruous with your present self-concept. At this time you are likely more compassionate and sympathetic to the problems of others. You may have recurrent feelings that life is too hard, or that it is beyond your conscious control. There may be trying circumstances in your outer life during the course of this transit such as imprisonment, either real or imagined, or you may feel a strong sense of guilt, perhaps generalized rather than specific. It is for you in essence a time of withdrawal from active participation in life, a going within, in order to more fully assimilate new energies that are waiting to be born in you, when the time is right. During this period your personality is in transition, and outworn aspects of yourself need to be discarded, however painful that may be, before proceeding onward in your path toward personal evolution.

Transiting Uranus in Pisces (2° Pis 54'R) Transiting Uranus in the Eighth House

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Mar 17, 02 to Aug 26, 02, exact on Apr 7, 02, Jul 31, 02 R; and Jan 8, 03 to Mar 14, 09, exact on Jan 27, 03.

You may experience great changes in your innermost feelings with regard to the give and take of interpersonal relationships during this transit, which lasts about seven years. This can be a time of significant change, as you reap the rewards of your contacts with others, and encounter deep feelings that can become the basis for farreaching transformation in your life. During this transit you may find you have unusual sexual encounters that act as a catalyst for change in other aspects of your life. Or there may be sudden alterations in your financial arrangements with other people, such as an unexpected legacy. The deeper meaning of these events lies in providing you with an understanding of what it is that you truly need from the close relationships in your life as opposed to what you think you need from them.

Transiting Neptune in Aquarius (12° Aqu 38') Transiting Neptune in the Seventh House

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Mar 27, 00 to Jun 20, 00, no exact; and Jan 21, 01 to Sep 27, 01, exact on Feb 17, 01, Aug 9, 01 R; and Nov 6, 01 to Mar 26, 10, exact on Dec 21, 01; and Aug 10, 10 to Jan 27, 11, exact on Aug 10, 10 R.

During this transit, which lasts about 14 years, you may feel a more idealistic and universal love for your fellow man. You may also have a more intense love of beauty and the arts during this period of time, especially music and painting. There may be karmic lessons in regard to partnership and marriage that come for you at this time, or you may experience a false sense of obligation to other people during this transit. You may dream of finding the perfect partner while encountering difficulties in making that dream a reality. There can be emotional confusion, perhaps leading to depending too much on the strength of another person. An effort to pull back from too much self-sacrifice brings greater clarity to relationships, which is of benefit to all concerned.

Transiting Pluto in Sagittarius (20° Sag 35') 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 Capricorn (21° Cap 22') Transiting Chiron in the Sixth House

This transit is strongest (within 1 degree) from Feb 4, 02 to Jul 5, 02, exact on Feb 16, 02, Jun 20, 02 R; and Nov 6, 02 to Mar 6, 06, exact on Nov 18, 02; and Jul 30, 06 to Dec 22, 06, exact on Jul 30, 06 R.

During this transit, lasting 2 - 8 years, and especially at the beginning of this period of time, you may suffer from feelings of uneasiness and doubts regarding your self-worth, causing you to undergo a potentially painful period of re-examination and transformation. You may also become aware of inherent limitations in the areas of health and sickness, organizational detail, or service to other people. It may be that you have been of service to others in a way that hides your true self. Sometimes it is easier to do something for another person than to love and honor your own process. In the case of Chiron transits, it is often issues with respect to old woundings that come to the fore during the period of time that the transit is in effect. Perhaps there were childhood traumas that have been buried away for a long time that prevented you from fully expressing your ability to organize your life or be free to fully care for others in a genuine or 'authentic' fashion. Perhaps there were events when you were hurt that you did not get enough love or recognition from your parents, or other traumatic episodes that were suppressed by the conscious mind but still have the power to influence your life even to this day. Current events may be bringing these memories up for you, hopefully for the purpose of moving through these difficult and painful issues and transcending them so that they no longer have an inhibiting effect on your life. Then you will be more able to share your creative side with others, and be truly able to serve their needs, and better able to take care of your own needs as well.

Transiting N Node in Taurus (2° Tau 05'R) Transiting N Node in the Tenth House

The lunar North Node transiting the tenth house. South Node transiting the fourth. During this transit, lasting 18 months, your home environment or your deepest feelings regarding yourself may alter, causing you to undergo a potentially painful period of re-examination and transformation. Your career or other expression of your public self may also be in the process of renewal and alteration as a result. These changes affect your sense of security and stability in a major way. This can be a time when you revisit issues from your childhood and early parental care. Your belief system is also called into question at this time, and possibly will undergo changes, due to the process going on within you as well as outside of you during this transit. There may be a sense of serious purpose in you, causing you to change your career in a way that more fully expresses your deeper mission in life, which you may have only become aware of lately. You may be tempted during this period to pull back into the safety of your personal life, your home and family, but this is not your true path at this time. You need to stay focused for the duration of this transit on the world of outer achievement. At this time it is important to use your authority and personal power wisely, in accordance with your true values and your unique and individual purpose in life.