This month sees “the mirroring energies of Pluto and Uranus on Earth”, which represents “change at the deepest level”, making their final aspect, a square; as Mars gets in on the act, it’s sure to be dramatic!  “On March 12th Mars conjoins Uranus and makes a 90 degree angle to Pluto; the South node is involved” also, showing that we need to cast off our “old patterns” and surge ahead with courage and willingness to change!  What is holding us back?  A situation or habit, relationships or beliefs?  We may need to acknowledge and confront our issues of dependency and/or inequalities to break free and create more balance.  This “final square from Uranus to Pluto” might be the catalyst to “crack our resistance”. “We may need to be a little bit rebellious ..to break out of our shackles.”  We need “to get through the final square” or grand finale of these alignments.  “This is the month when any country or group that still feels oppressed but has yet to rise up and hit back against the ruling forces is likely to take action”.  Mahatma Gandhi said, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world”.    Mars and Uranus in Aries is “cosmic dynamite, so we can expect a few explosions — that shake the old structures as the oppressed rise up against the ruling elite”.    This month a solar eclipse at the end of Pisces, in the last degrees in the last sign, represents an ending — a “closing chapter in the life of humanity”, and the repercussions may be felt for quite some time.  We must clear out the old “to create the new”.   It may be difficult, but allow whatever is finished to “go with love and compassion, knowing that as one door closes, another one opens”.   Pisces is the sign of Oneness; Aries the sign of individuality; we need “to find a balance between the two”.  The potential here is to “see us blossom” and grow “into our true magnificent selves”.    Henry David Thoreau said, “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps its because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away”.

The above quoted or paraphrased material is from Donna Taylor, Predictions article from March 2015 magazine: Sedona, Journal of Emergence, by Trish Forsyth Voss

This month calls for careful consideration and not letting our desires override our logic!  “A full moon on Feb 3rd occurs when Mercury is retrograde, alerting us to” use reason and logic instead of emotional decision-making.  Jupiter being involved in this full moon leads us into being blinded by our desires.  “Jupiter and the Moon (in Leo) opposing the Sun and Mercury (in Aquarius) could bring about some knee-jerk reactions that lead to separation instead of unity.”  Especially during the first week of the month we need to be mindful of how we are reacting to others; are we being selfish or considering others?  “Mercury turns direct on Feb 6th”, ending the retrograde status of delays and confused thinking.  We move forward, but are now affected by “an aspect of tension” — a square from Neptune to Saturn, two planets that are at odds already in “how they function”.  “Saturn governs structure” and Neptune dissolves it!  Saturn rules boundaries and constructive action, also the body, bones, skin — things that hold together and upright.  Neptune rules dissolution, “dissolves boundaries and structures”; its “focus is oneness and unity.”  This aspect portends a dissolving of structures that need to be broken down.  This aspect as its worst leads to “suffering, confusion, and uncertainty”; disordering and disorders.   This is probably a time to give up on unrealistic dreams or plans that are not in alignment with our soul’s life plan.  This “giving up” may be disappointing, but can lead us to find a higher plan or “more fitting set of circumstances”.  On a global level Neptune-Saturn square may equal an unproductive year and may bring to our awareness the suffering , pain and sadness in the world, and our sense of having no power to change it.  Many will feel, personally, that they’re “not making much progress” and feel very conflicted and confused about which direction to take.  Aquarians, Pisceans, and Capricorns (and those with personal planets in the early degrees of these signs) are more likely to see structures begin “to dissolve in their lives”.   “The purpose of these two planets” may well be to assist in dissolving what needs to come apart…..to allow for more freedom in our experience.  So, allow whatever needs to be restructured or broken down, mourn the loss, and allow for better situations to come from letting go what needs to go.  Trust the reason and have faith.  “A new moon on Feb 19th-20th amplifies this theme as Saturn-Neptune are strongly involved”; its an “ideal time to focus on new beginnings”, but we must be prepared to let go of how things were: jobs, home, money; for others it might be relationships or addictions, things that have seemed to be a comfort or safety, but were just forms of escapism.   The “new moon is an important time to grieve” our losses, current and past; embracing the process of letting go, and understanding that something wonderful is being created.  It’s an auspicious time!  “Allow that which dissolves to do so, and know that the divine spark within is getting stronger and will”… direct us in our “next course of action”.   In the last week or so of February….quiet your mind and allow your higher self to speak to you and guide or direct you on what course to follow.

The above information was quoted or paraphrased from:  Donna Taylor, Predictions, article from February 2015 magazine issue of Sedona, Journal of Emergence……by Trish Forsyth Voss

On Jan 20th we have a new moon in Aquarius, with Saturn forming a benevolent aspect, but on Jan 22nd Mercury turns retrograde, so we need to slow down and plan carefully our next moves.  “Rushing is the worst thing you can do under Mercury retrograde”, so “read instruction manuals carefully, study the contract with a fine tooth comb before you sign, and generally, take your time”.  So with a new moon signaling a new beginning in a new year “welcome new beginnings” mentally by writing down the details of your plans.  “Get clear on what you need to revise and where your blocks are — starting afresh with careful action”.  As we near the end of the month “Mars and Neptune perfect their alignment making this the week to go with the flow”.  These combined energies work well for creative people: musicians, artists, writers, dancers, filmmakers, photographers, and support productivity and joy this final week of January.  Going with the flow means — instead of getting stuck on our own rigid outlining we try to be flexible and adaptable , finding joy in what life brings us.  (The full moon on Jan 5th in Cancer was aspected by a T-square with the Sun and “Pluto in Capricorn, Uranus in Aries — an aspect of great tension”.  In the 2nd week of January Saturn formed a right angle to Mars and Neptune in Pisces, frustrating the urge, for many, to make progress.  The energies of the first two weeks of this month compel us to be –out with the old, in with the new, and to look within to see where we are carrying unnecessary burdens and to release them.  Stop choosing suffering and limitation and choose Joy!)  “2015 will be a big year full of dramatic happenings!  Wealth, success, and power are all possibilities, though there is a sense of confusion and anxiety about our future.”  We can “step into our own power and save ourselves!  The Pluto-Uranus square that began in 2011 will end this year, but its effects can still be felt” for several months.  “The ecology of our planet is at a tipping point!”  We must take responsibility for conservation and preservation.  “Much lies in our own hands.”  Each person “doing their bit” might simply mean growing wildflowers, “feeding the birds, growing a small garden or getting together with others to grow cooperatively, avoiding pesticides, buying or growing more organic food, and using more natural products around our homes”.  Jupiter in Leo is a sign of excesses. “People could end up being swallowed by their own greed and excess.  We need to practice restraint and good judgment, or we may find that we have bitten off more than we can chew.”  2015 does “bring opportunities for success, especially Jan – July; “a great year to start or expand your own business through careful application, but greed, shortcuts, and get-rich-quick schemes will all meet with ruin , so be careful what you become involved with.”  Fat cats at the top may continue to do quite well for awhile, but the bubble could burst soon.  “The corruption and abuses of power by those at the top will be more evident.  Religions are likely to find this a challenging year as Saturn moves through Sagittarius.”  “Tensions may increase among the Middle East, U.S. and UK.   Making the right choices will be paramount in 2015 since this is a karmic year.  Air travel could become more restrictive.”  Jupiter moves into Virgo in August; those focusing on healing and helping others will find reward over the next year.  Neptune aspecting Saturn does not bode well –” depression, anxiety and mental disorders” may arise or be exacerbated.  This combination of energies is “most associated with suffering.”  We may, at least, need “to sacrifice more of our time for others this year or give up something personal in favor of a greater cause.”  “2015 is a time of great opportunity; it’s up to you what you choose to do with that opportunity.”  Let’s choose JOY and helping others over the rough paths!  Enjoy people and use things; not the other way around.

The above information was quoted or paraphrased from:  Donna Taylor, Predictions article, January 2015 edition of magazine: Sedona, Journal of Emergence.    by Trish Forsyth Voss