Laurie Baum


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An extraordinary planetary cycle begins on Friday, January 25, 2008, when the revolutionary and consciousness-altering planet Pluto enters the constellation of Capricorn for the first time since 1777! Pluto’s last voyage through the Sign of the Goat (1762-1777) inspired the American Revolution and the birth of an independent, democratic republic. The return of transformational Pluto to the Sign of the Goat, from 2008 to 2024, will likely inspire yet another revolution in the public thinking as people begin to fight for a return to the principles upon which the nation was founded! • Many other parallels from this pivotal moment in history also are in store. The American nation began as an experiment in religious freedom. The struggle for independence, led by General George Washington, was initiated as a rebellion against the taxing authority of King George III of England. In 2008, battles will rage over the dispensation of public funds for foreign wars versus domestic improvements between the U.S. Congress and the current U.S. leader, also George. Taxes, allocation of financial resources, and freedom of beliefs for ourselves – and others – will be at the forefront of the public dialogue. • Pluto in Capricorn fosters the reform of governments, societies, enterprises, and corporations based upon previously unsuspected revelations. A U.S. Presidency and Congress weakened by internal and external disharmony will be forced to restructure during the historical period introduced by the planetary alignments of 2008. Much will be revealed about hidden public debt, financial contracts, uneasy agreements between unsavory political partners, spying, and the power of government to collect information about private citizens. Corporate and financial institutions, also weakened by excess, will downsize – ultimately for the best – beginning in 2008. • Early morning on Election Day 2008 in the United States brings an unusual alignment of conventional Saturn in Virgo and unconventional Uranus in Pisces. This planetary alignment occurred in reverse from 1965 to 1967 (conventional Saturn in Pisces and unconventional Uranus in Virgo). Consequently, cutting edge change and revolution defined the 1960s and the four decades since. The planetary reversal of 2008 could embolden forces trying to undermine the spirit of social progress initiated by the 1960s. Of course, the best strategy always involves blending old solutions with new ideas to create compromises that solve present dilemmas. Still, some voters may seek security in conservative, protectionist, insular, or isolationist ideas. • A last-minute upset on Election Day 2008 therefore could undermine the election’s predicted outcome. The reversal could involve inaccurate vote-counting, electronic glitches, problems caused by weather or power outages, people changing their minds at the last moment, or a candidate emerging from the background or entering the race after the competition has begun. At the very least, candidates will frequently change their stances and eventually will begin to sound like each other. The Moon also will be transitioning between two signs on Election Day, which brings unexpected events. Decisions made on that day will not result in the planned outcome and are likely to be less than highly effective. Frankly, Election Day 2012 is looking far more promising! • Yet, there is good news for people on a personal level as Saturn in the earth sign of Virgo is in positive aspect to beneficial Jupiter in the earth sign of Capricorn throughout 2008 and will help us improve our own health and the health of the planet – no matter what happens on the political front! Focus on physical improvements to your body and your environment in 2008 by cleaning, purifying, throwing away or giving away that which you no longer need while you rebuild, renovate, and reconstruct your body and other systems and structures in your life. The change and purification we are seeking outwardly really must begin inwardly. • One of the best things you can do in the coming year is to conserve the resources you already have, whether they be financial, material, physical, or energetic. When you are not clear on how to proceed, practice what I call “the Buddha phenomenon.” Sit in one place and build your energy. When your internal resources have increased and your mind is clear, get ready to go and take right action. Until then, sit still, be quiet, and watch your breath. The answers, the clear direction, and the guidance will come! • Please consider: • If you have a lot of physical energy, use your stamina to improve your life or help others. Do not scatter your energy. • • If you have a lot of mental or emotional energy, use your insights and compassion to heal yourself and others. Do not overextend yourself in ways that render you ineffective. • • If you have a lot of money, try not to over-spend or go into debt. Use what you have conservatively to help others and avoid being wasteful. • • Create as much as you expend. Fix what you break. Clean what you (intentionally or unintentionally) pollute. Consider driving a smaller car, a hybrid, or driving less. Recycle more clothes, plastics, paper, and even food commodities. Give back not only to those you know but to those you do not know and to the planet as a whole! • • Perhaps most importantly, pray. Your prayers for continued peace and prosperity will resonate with those others who are praying on the planet, creating an invisible blanket of protection for yourself and all who come into your sphere of influence. • May all of your prayers be answered and all solutions work toward the highest good of all on the planet! • Note for Astrologers: The Saturn-Uranus opposition of 2008 echoes a planetary pattern initiated in 1965-67, when karmic Saturn in Pisces opposed revolutionary Uranus in Virgo. This planetary combination wields its influence in reverse (Saturn in Virgo opposite Uranus in Pisces) from November 4, 2008, to July 26, 2010. • • Saturn and Uranus also were in hard aspect to each other in 1918-20 (opposition, Leo-Aquarius), 1930-1 (square-Capricorn/Aries), 1942 (conjunction-Taurus), 1965-7 (opposition-Pisces/Virgo), 1975-7 (square-Leo/Scorpio), and 1988 (conjunction-Sagittarius). • • Now, as Saturn and Uranus are in Virgo and Pisces, they will reach their point of opposition on November 4, 2008, February 5, 2009, September 15, 2005, April 26, 2010, and July 26, 2010, with the final opposition at 0 degrees of Libra and Aries. • • Whereas the Saturn-Uranus opposition of 1965-7 in Pisces and Virgo reversed conservative trends resulting from challenging financial and geo-political events of 1931 and 1942, the Saturn-Uranus opposition of 2008-2010 may well reverse the progressive changes initiated by activism in the 1960s, which brought civil rights, equality between the sexes, sexual freedom, and an anti-war movement. • • The Chinese New Year of the Rat arrives on February 7, 2008. The Year of the Rat also occurred in 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936, 1924, 1912, and 1900. People may do things that are quietly opportunistic. The results will become obvious in 2009. Written December 11, 2007 Remember, the distance between the problem, and the solution, is the distance between your knees and the floor! Many Blessings to YOU! (March 21 – April 19) This is an auspicious year to study a spiritual philosophy. Whether you work at home or in the world, you will feel a rush of energy as you cut away material attachments and feel the radiance of your soul. Reduce obligatory social commitments and superfluous daily routines to experience the freedom you are seeking. All philosophical and spiritual knowledge will reinvigorate stagnant work situations. Your quiet moments will give you an important piece of wisdom to share with others. A difficult situation at home will resolve itself in late May 2008. Click for Your Astrological Consultation (April 20 – May 20) You are ready to express your authentic self with people you trust in 2008. A sense of comfort and ease will pervade your consciousness as you freely experience a flexible and uninhibited aspect of your personality. You will share common ground with people whom you have disregarded in the past. You are ready to travel to new places – either literally or in your mind. Keep your mind open to new people, places, and ideas! You will find a new way to express an old idea in June 2008. Spread the word and you will reap fortunate results. Click for Your Astrological Consultation (May 21 – June 21) You are a versatile soul who is ready to incorporate a creative aspect of your Self into your personality. You have a vague sense that a diverse array of talents lurk within you. You are preparing to share the versatile energy running through you with people you care about. Bring your hidden qualities out of hiding and voluntarily show all of the richness that resides within you! Reevaluate a financial decision in July 2008. There may be a better plan or new option available by the fall of 2008. Click for Your Astrological Consultation (June 22 – July 22) You will have more people who want to have a relationship with you in 2008 than you know what to do with! It is time to allow new influences into the periphery of your life while allowing the most special people into your inner circle. You are learning about discriminating between what is important for your future and what to let go from your past. All change brings fortunate results to you at this fortunate time. Any domestic disharmony will clear up after your birthday in 2008. An important idea will change the course of your life. Click for Your Astrological Consultation (July 23 – August 22) You are ready to tap into a creative and spiritual side of your personality in 2008. Seek spiritual and creative people to give you inspiration and to support you to express these special facets of your soul. As you feel accepted by the people in your environment, you will feel freer to experience unexplored horizons within yourself. Harmonious relationships are the key to success in 2008. Listen well so you may adjust appropriately to the demands of every situation. Be cautious in financial decisions during the second half of 2008. Don’t overextend yourself or take on obligations you inwardly fear you may not be able to meet. Click for Your Astrological Consultation (August 23 – September 22) You learn important lessons from the unpredictable behavior of other people. Try to live independently so you do not feel disappointed by the erratic behavior of those upon whom you normally depend. Just when you realize you no longer are reliant upon these people, they will return to your life, surprise you, and behave in ways that are opposite to your expectations. As you disregard expectations, all will run smoothly. Visualize a gentle river of light running from the crown of your head to the base of your spine. This gentle current will wash away outmoded beliefs and patterns. Refer back to 1979 to understand the roots of impasses you may be breaking through in 2008. Click for Your Astrological Consultation (September 23 – October 23) Relax your nervous system with warm baths, soothing music, deep breathing, and fewer social engagements. A series of planetary alignments are testing your natural poise. Step back and look at the big picture to regain your balance. A pattern that has restricted your entire life is about to fall away. You will hasten the process as you assess what is working and what is not. When you easily let go of that which is no longer working, you open a space for a higher quality to enter your life. Much inspiration is coming to you during dream time and quiet periods of reflection. Click for Your Astrological Consultation (October 24 – November 21) You are learning ways to most effectively communicate the deep impressions you routinely perceive. You are an insightful person who often notices relevant information that others often overlook or dismiss. Your challenge is to deliver your perceptive message in a way that others can hear. Pray, meditate, and contemplate the best way to convey your important message. Make sure you have a positive intention to uplift your audience. Also ensure that your message is devoid of negative feelings, anger, or harm. Your life will gracefully fall into line as you speak from your heart. A quick trip also will give you the perspective you are seeking. Try to take a break from your normal routine and see a place you have never seen before in late April or May. Click for Your Astrological Consultation (November 22 – December 21) Your financial prospects are bright in 2008 as your intuition guides you to make the right decision at the right time. You also accurately deliver investment advice to others when they ask your opinion. Consider a new kind of investment or financial plan for yourself. Or take time to balance your checkbook. It also is a good year to move to a new location or at the very least, take a short trip. If someone is trying to engage you in a power struggle, allow the person to win. All of the power you need will abundantly flow back to you as a result of this strategy. Click for Your Astrological Consultation (December 22 – January 19) Luck is on your side in your creative and business endeavors in 2008. You will find many people who warmly respond to your presence at home or on the social scene. Many receptive souls understand and support the goals you want to accomplish. Focus your mind on what you consider important. You will find people lining up behind your altruistic and intelligent ideas. Assume a leadership position. Business travel will prove profitable in 2008. A project you undertake in your home during the first half of 2008 will make you feel better about your living situation. Click for Your Astrological Consultation (January 20 – February 18) Your dreamy, creative side is awakening in 2008. If you feel you have been mired in difficult tasks in the outer world, this is a year to experience your connection to your soul through close personal relationships. You are going to attract a romantic relationship or experience greater intimacy in an existing partnership. Everyone needs to love and be loved and this is your year to experience the love in your heart! Your financial situation may be erratic in 2008, although all of your needs will be abundantly met in unexpected and fortunate ways. Click for Your Astrological Consultation (February 19 – March 20) It may not always be clear to you in 2008 whether you – or other people – are the ones who are erratic. Someone is marching to the beat of another drummer – and the boundary between you and “them” is not as clear as you would like. Assume that all unusual experiences are opportunities to learn about your creative problem-solving abilities. You are highly resourceful. Put that skill to the test to learn about how capable you are! You will feel less dependent upon people who prove to be undependable in the coming year. You are ready to work on an outstanding project in a disciplined and focused way in 2008. Click for Your Astrological Consultation Email Laurie • home • about Laurie • your astrological consultation • email reading • predictions books • CDs & tapes • articles • classes • endorsements

Cardinal Climax

The year 2011 will set the stage for dramatic changes — and an evolution in consciousness — in 2012. Before marathon runners reach the finish line, they often slow down to catch their breath before making the final sprint to the finish line. This is the year when we will need to collectively slow down so we may take stock and let go of all that is unworkable from the last century of commercial, political and economic evolution.

The year 2011 will serve as a bridge between the old and new. The seeds planted by vibrant and dynamic planetary activity in 2010 will germinate and bear fruit in 2011. In 2010, there were more than twenty stunning celestial alignments involving Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Pluto. This celestial phenomenon was called "The Cardinal Climax." The Cardinal Climax of 2010 paved the way for a dramatic global transformation that will continue to unfold for years to come. Fortify yourself now, for the reverberations of this celestial symphony will be felt all throughout 2011.

As a result of the continuing confluence of cosmic energies, there will be an increase in physical, mental, emotional activity on Earth. Consequently, you may feel as if time is speeding up along with the increase in activity. Yet, if you slow down and observe what is going on with a detached eye, you will see that the magnified level of intensity will eventually help you discover what is truly important — your connection to your heart, your soul, and your spirituality.

Ultimately, the convergence of planetary activity will move you to a higher, more expanded and inspired level of consciousness with greater dimensions of thinking and feeling. Contrary to what you may have heard, rather than the world coming to a cataclysmic end in December 2012, all that will be ending are old, ineffective ways of thinking and living on the planet. We have much to look forward to. We must remind ourselves not to fear the unknown or the unexpected, but to know that a higher divine plan is unfolding in a way that is in the highest good of all.

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In 2011, there will be seven important planetary events. This upcoming planetary activity will occur in concentrated clusters while aligning with powerful eclipses, which, according to ancient sages, bring unexpected people together in unexpected ways to produce unexpected results that forever alter the course of history. There will be six of these eclipses in 2011, two more than occurred in 2010.

As we prepare to enter a higher age of consciousness, where we will be freed from the time and space limitations that currently restrict us, we will become more aware of each other's thoughts, feelings and intentions. Just as the Internet and electronic gadgets have made it easier to communicate, so too is human consciousness evolving to the point where many people will be able to communicate with each other and with nature in ever quicker, telepathic ways. The evolution of gadgets is a mirror of the greater capacity of the human mind. Simultaneously, non-life affirming and outmoded styles of thinking, acting, and being will attempt to reassert themselves to hold back the inevitable evolution promised by this auspicious period of human history, which even now is gaining momentum.

A major theme of 2011 will be liberation: freedom from past limitations in our minds as well as in the physical world. People will be freed from personally oppressive situations as they gain confidence to authentically express themselves. Of course, the changes may initially create some chaos, but ultimately, those who have been disenfranchised and marginalized will gain energy and courage to affirm their rights and confront those in power. Great technological progress will be made that will enable people to more easily articulate their thoughts, express and share ideas, and gain access to previously inaccessible information.

Not surprisingly, those in power will resist the inevitable changes that already loom on the horizon even though freedom from limitations would enhance their lives as well. Increasingly strong corporations or wealthy individuals also will try to exert greater influence on decreasingly effectual national governments, trying to supplant governmental authority with financial power.

The planetary alignments in due course will rebalance out-of-balance power dynamics and rectify inequality across the globe, redistributing resources from the "haves" to the "have-nots." Global power will naturally flow from North to South, and from West to East. You will see China, India, Australia, Indonesia, South America, and even Africa, play an increasingly powerful role on the world stage. Simultaneously, the leadership role of the United States will diminish.

Women, young people, and people of diverse ethnic backgrounds will increasingly ascend to powerful positions in businesses, governments, and influential grassroots movements. Older, white men may continue to appear to be "in control." Time will prove, however, that the true power will progressively lie with groups that have been historically disenfranchised and appear weak from our current perspective. Within these groups are the seeds of change.

Social networking groups on the Internet also will play a powerful role in defining a more inclusive and egalitarian future society. First, however, the powerful will fight to stay on top. Power struggles between the old and the new are bound to ensue. Governmental and financial chaos and disorder will to escalate. As a last-gasp attempt to maintain order, the government may try to exert greater control, yet its attempts to manage the masses ultimately will prove unsuccessful. Freewheeling, and as yet unorganized, youth will prevail in their quest for autonomy and freedom as older structures begin to fade away.

New and better styles of life are waiting to emerge to take the place of unsupportive ways of living and thinking. For those concerned about economic growth opportunities, look to agricultural, healthcare, educational, service-oriented, technological, and planet-supporting endeavors, including those involving air and water purification and new sources of energy and food. There are plenty of opportunities even though the overall economic cycle, from an astrological perspective, is in period of contraction, or at best, sideways movement, that that will last until a new business cycle begins in 2020.

Still, instead of holding onto the past or to fear, try to feel gratitude for the gifts you do possess. By expressing gratitude to the Divine, you open a channel for more of what you appreciate to come to you. Through this practice, you will connect to your soul, which ultimately is more precious and gratifying than any economic success. Practice simplicity and thankfulness. Meditate and pray to be guided. And be receptive to alternative solutions — there are many of them.

When you look back at this time in future years, you will see how positive these changes were for your sense of self, your confidence, and your faith in the universe. Even if you think you are letting go of many things, everything will return to you in a higher form. Strive to practice patience as you transition to a higher and more beneficial way of being.

It is a law of physics that the greatest chaos precedes the greatest order. From the disorder will come the opportunity to rearrange your life according to a higher truth, one that is closer to the needs of your soul.

So, try to find comfort in the changes, in the situations you are unable to attain or control, in the rearranging of those things you had depended upon, and in the things you appear to be "losing." If you are unable to attain something during this period, it may be delayed for a more opportune time, or it may be in your highest good not to have. If you let go of something, consider that it has outlived its useful purpose and that something better is coming to take its place.

Hold onto the love in your heart and please pray for the light to dispel the darkness, for the new to overtake the old, and for self-centered, greedy attitudes to give way to the awareness that what is good for each inhabitant of the planet will uplift the fortunes of all.

May you be blessed for a peaceful, loving, happy, healthy, holy year of 2011!

Love & Light,

Laurie

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The Upcoming Winter Solstice

The Winter Solstice arrives on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 (see table below for time in your location). The change of season — and the changing angle of the light of the Sun — coincides with a dramatic Total Eclipse of the Moon in very close proximity to Mercury Retrograde. The Eclipse of the Moon on December 21, 2010, will be followed by an Eclipse of the Sun on January 4, 2011. Just hours after that eclipse, lucky Jupiter will join revolutionary Uranus in Pisces, engendering startling events in government, finance, air travel, and communications.

Expect the unexpected under the influence of this series of cosmic alignments. Everything from the dramatic to the embarrassing may occur on the world stage. Revolutionary movements and protests will bring about results and reversals. Clarity and understanding will alternate with miscommunication and misinterpretation.

Events in late 2010 and 2011 will reverberate with those of December 1991 to January 1992. During that two-month period in the early 1990s:

·     The Soviet Union collapsed

·     Boris Yeltsin announced that Russia would stop targeting U.S. cities
with nuclear weapons

·     The Yugoslavian Republic dissolved

·     Bosnian Serbs, Croatia and Slovenia proclaimed independence

·     El Salvador officials and rebel leaders ended a 12-year civil war

·     Iraq refused to cooperate with nuclear arms inspections

·     Terry Anderson, a journalist who was held hostage in Lebanon for 7 years, was released

·     Pan American World Airways folded after being in operation since the late 1920s, due in part to a terrorist attack on one of its planes over Lockerbie, Scotland, on December 21, 1988, and the hijacking of one of its planes in Pakistan in 1986.

·     George H. W. Bush fell ill, vomited, and fainted in the lap of Japan's Prime Minister
Kiichi Miyazawa

The parallels today:

·     Russia is negotiating an arms control treaty with the United States

·     Tension between North Korea and South Korea is rapidly escalating

·     Airline travel is back in the news with the debate over invasive body scanners and pat-downs due to terrorism threats

·     Iran, rather than Iraq, is pursuing nuclear ambitions

·     Oil-rich southern Sudan is taking steps to become independent of Sudan

·     Lori Berenson, an American arrested as a terrorist while she was carrying press credentials, has been released — at least temporarily — after 15 years in a Peruvian jail

·     International authorities are eager to prosecute WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for releasing state secrets in the course of working as a self-styled journalist

·     President Barack Obama suffered an embarrassing basketball injury when a player's elbow to his lip cost him twelve stitches

Here's what the planets have in store for you:

Total Eclipse of the Moon
An impressive Total Eclipse of the Moon (see table below for time in your location) will occur just hours before the Winter Solstice on December 21, 2010. The eclipse will be visible in North and South America, northern Europe, Japan and northeast Asia. Expect increased communication from people, and among people, who inhabit these regions. If you live under the path of the eclipse (if you can see it, you are in its path), you will experience greater daily activity and encounter numerous opportunities to learn many new things during the two weeks before and after this powerful eclipse.

During the eclipse, the Sun will be in the fiery, action-oriented sign of Sagittarius and the Moon will be in the airy, mental sign Gemini. Both are signs of communication and learning. That means this eclipse will focus your attention on gaining more insight into how you communicate — how you express yourself, how you perceive others, and how they perceive you. Innocent misunderstandings may occur simply because of the way information, thoughts and feelings, are presented. You will have a chance to clear any misunderstandings — and take action on your new awareness — under the influence of this eclipse. It will also be a good time to review and resolve issues from late 1991 and early 1992.

Mercury, Planet of Communications
Mercury, planet of communications, also will be retrograde in Sagittarius from December 10 to 30, 2010, very close to the point of the Total Lunar Eclipse on December 21. This means that people will be thinking and talking about the past, and basing decisions upon past information rather than looking to the future. Please take this into consideration as you make decisions in late 2010. Postponing important decision may be wise, for you may gain better information relevant to the future after Mercury returns to direct motion on
December 30, 2010.

Winter Solstice
Hours after the Total Lunar Eclipse on December 21, 2010 (see below for time in your location), the Winter Solstice will arrive with the movement of the Sun from light-hearted Sagittarius to serious and dedicated Capricorn. This initiates the period that the ancients called "the return of the light." After the Winter Solstice, the days become longer and the nights shorter. A period of quiet and resting in nature at the Winter Solstice will lead to a time of growth and flowering at the Spring Equinox three months hence.

The Sun's rays hit the Earth at a new angle each Solstice and Equinox. It is a law of physics that light is strongest when it changes direction. Use the changing angle of the sun to energize your thoughts, prayers and affirmations. The Winter Solstice arrives on December 21 at 3:39 PM Pacific Time and 6:39 PM Eastern Time. It arrives on December 22 at 12:39 AM Central European Time and 5:09 PM India Time.

Partial Eclipse of the Sun
A Solar Eclipse in Capricorn follows on January 4, 2011 (see table below for time in your location). This celestial event will trigger fateful meetings capable of altering the course of global business and commerce. Revelations about covert governmental activities could ensue. Well thought-out humanitarian concepts will be implemented under this influence.

Jupiter-Uranus Conjunction in Pisces
Five hours after the Solar Eclipse on January 4, 2011, optimistic Jupiter conjoins innovative Uranus in Pisces. This potent combination will give people the chance to experiment with innovative ideas, relationships, and businesses. The good news is that truly universal ideas with positive humanitarian value will have an opportunity to become reality. The bad news is that optimism and a lack of consideration of practical reality may prevent some worthy projects from being effective. If you have a good idea, take small, practical and positive steps in the direction you want to go. Consider the consequences of each step — on yourself and others — before taking each step. Make choices that will benefit as many people as possible. High-minded plans with a methodical approach are likely to succeed.

Jupiter in Aries
Expansive Jupiter enters Aries on January 22, 2011. Jupiter in Aries will support your desire to start new ventures that enable you to more fully express your individuality and creativity. Jupiter will remain in Aries until June 4, 2011.

Uranus in Aries
Innovative Uranus joins energetic Jupiter in Aries on March 11, 2011. Throughout history, Uranus in Aries has created circumstances that galvanize people to mobilize and overthrow repressive situations to create greater freedom and independence. This celestial transit has consistently been the backdrop for breakdowns of governments, institutions and businesses to make way for more innovative, socially viable ways of conducting government and commerce. This planetary alignment also supports entrepreneurialism, individualism, creativity, and forthright expression of public sentiment. Uranus was last in Aries from 1927 to 1935.

Jupiter in Aries Square Pluto in Capricorn
On February 25, 2011, thought-provoking Jupiter makes a square angle to depth-seeking Pluto in Capricorn. This planetary alignment will bring governmental and financial secrets to the surface. When revolutionary Uranus joins Jupiter in Aries on March 11, 2011, the general populace will gather energy to push for social change.

Spring Equinox
Spring Equinox, the moment when day and night are of equal length, arrives on March 20, 2011. The Spring Equinox heralds a time when new ideas and innovation are rewarded.

Jupiter in Aries Opposite Saturn in Libra
Challenges to governmental regulations and organizations will abound when this planetary alignment takes place on March 28, 2011.

Neptune in Pisces
Neptune, god of the oceans, enters the water sign of Pisces for the first time since the 1840s on April 4, 2011. Neptune will retrograde back into Aquarius from August 4, 2011, to February 3, 2012, when it will re-enter Pisces and remain there until 2026. This historical planetary passage portends a global focus on water, primarily the availability, purity, and ownership of this precious resource. Opportunities abound in storage, purification and discovery of new sources of H2O.

Partial Eclipse of the Sun
A Partial Eclipse of the Sun on June 1, 2011 (see table below for time in your location), will enable you to understand old information in a new, more enlightened way. You may find yourself focusing on a subject you were previously unaware of.

Jupiter in Taurus
When Jupiter enters Taurus on June 4, 2011, the market will more highly value agricultural land, precious metals, jewelry and commodities. There will be a pervasive feeling that physical possessions, to the extent that they are portable, sustainable, or rich in natural resources, will have more value than assets on paper. In other words, a piece of gold or a shaft of wheat may be perceived to be worth more than a bank balance.

Total Eclipse of the Moon
A Total Eclipse of the Moon on June 15, 2011 (see table below for time in your location), will heighten people's awareness of the interconnectedness of all human beings on the planet.

Summer Solstice
The longest day of the year — Summer Solstice — arrives on June 21, 2011. Energy is abundant for exploring new ideas and implementing practical solutions.

Partial Eclipse of the Sun
A Partial Eclipse of the Sun on July 1, 2011(see table below for time in your location), will cause people to contract as a way to protect themselves from sensory overload. People will eventually move closer to either end of the consciousness continuum: becoming more selfless and oriented toward helping others, or more self-centered and oriented toward themselves. An orientation toward the highest good of all — and a connection to Spirit — is the direction that will bring the most positive results.

Autumn Equinox
The moment when day and night are of equal length — Autumn Equinox — arrives on September 23, 2011. Peaceful solutions are available, but many people will only be willing to participate if outcomes are assured and traditional methods and systems are in place. People will be in favor of experimenting and taking further at the upcoming Winter Solstice.

Partial Eclipse of the Sun
A Partial Eclipse of the Sun on November 24-25, 2011 (see table below for time in your location), will blur understanding where agreement had already been reached—on personal, governmental, corporate and global levels. New compromise solutions will be reached in mid-December.

Total Eclipse of the Moon
A Total Eclipse of the Moon on December 10, 2011 (see table below for time in your location), will bring to conclusion matters that had been mired in confusion and misunderstanding in the latter half of the previous month.

Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year — Winter Solstice — arrives on December 21-22, 2011. This celestial event initiates a period of experimentation and entrepreneurialism. More people and private enterprises will fill in where government has cut back. Volunteer efforts will have a greater impact upon improving our world.

What to Look for in the Heavens in 2011:

December 21 — Total Eclipse of the Moon in Gemini: The eclipse is visible in northern Europe before sunrise, after midnight in North and South America, and at sunset in Japan and northeast Asia; the eclipse is visible nearly 3 hours before and 3 hours after the height of the eclipse.

(12:13 am Pacific Time, 3:13 am Eastern Time, 9:13 am Central European Time, 1:43 pm India Time)

Winter Solstice — December 21/22

January 4 — Partial Eclipse of the Sun in Capricorn: The eclipse is visible in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, western Asia, northwestern India and northwestern China. (1:03 am Pacific Time, 4:03 am Eastern Time, 10:03 am Central European Time, 2:33 pm India Time)

January 4 — Jupiter-Uranus Conjunction in Pisces

January 22 — Jupiter enters Aries — First time since 1999

February 25 — Jupiter square Pluto

March 11 — Uranus enters Aries &mdash: First time since 1927

Spring Equinox — March 20/21

March 28 — Jupiter in Aries opposes Saturn in Libra

March 30-April 23 — Mercury Retrograde in Aries

April 4 — Neptune enters Pisces — First time since 1840s

June 1 — Partial Eclipse of the Sun in Gemini: The eclipse is visible in eastern Asia, northern Alaska, northern Canada, Greenland, Iceland and northern Scandinavia. (2:03 pm Pacific Time, 5:03 pm Eastern Time, 11:03 pm Central European Time, 2:33 am India Time June 2)

June 4 — Jupiter enters Taurus — First time since 2000

June 15 — Total Eclipse of the Moon in Sagittarius: The eclipse is visible in Australasia, Asia, Japan, Africa, Europe and South America.(1:14 pm Pacific Time, 4:14 pm Eastern Time, 10:14 pm Central European Time, 1:44 am India Time June 16)

Summer Solstice — June 21

July 1 — Partial Eclipse of the Sun in Cancer: The eclipse is visible only from the ocean between Antarctica and southern Africa. (1:54 am Pacific Time, 4:54 pm Eastern Time, 10:54 pm Central European Time, 2:24 pm India Time)

August 3-26 — Mercury Retrograde in Virgo-Leo

Autumn Equinox — September 23

November 24-December 13 — Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius

November 24/25 — Partial Eclipse of the Sun in Sagittarius: The eclipse is visible from southern tip of South Africa, Antarctica, Tasmania and New Zealand.(10:10 pm Pacific Time, 1:10 am Eastern Time November 25, 7:10 am Central European Time, 11:40 am India Time)

December 10 — Total Eclipse of the Moon in Gemini: The eclipse is visible from the Central and Western parts of North America, northern Mexico, Hawaii, Australasia, Asia, eastern Africa, Europe and Iceland. (6:36 am Pacific Time, 9:36 am Eastern Time, 3:36 pm Central European Time, 8:06 pm India Time)

Winter Solstice — December 21

Remember, the distance between the problem, and the solution, is the distance
between your knees and the floor!

Many Blessings to YOU!

(March 21 – April 19)

You are embarking upon an exhilarating period of your life with both lucky Jupiter and innovative Uranus in Aries! Jupiter is in Aries from January 22 to June 4, 2011. Uranus is in Aries from March 11, 2011 to March 5, 2019! You will gain new insights and perspectives, meet new people and participate in group activities. You may meet some unusual people in the coming year or engage in unusual activity you may never before have considered. But all experiences you encounter will teach you about your own resources and potential. Your new discoveries you will change the course of your life in a positive way, bringing you into greater harmony with the world around you. You are a visionary and leader who is ready to manifest an innovative idea. Many others will be ready to follow your inspired ideas.

(April 20 – May 20)

You will bring to fruition plans that you initiated in the past — as long as twelve years ago—under the influence of lucky Jupiter in Taurus. Jupiter is in Taurus from June 4, 2011 to June 11, 2012. You will be ready for a fresh start under this positive celestial influence. You also are about to solve a problem in an ongoing relationship with someone in your family or at work. You will do this by recognizing a good quality in the other person that you also possess within yourself. From recognition of this character trait in yourself and the other person, each of you will be able to grow and more consciously express this quality. This will enhance each your ability to give more to the relationship. Business deals involving real estate, financial investments, precious metals, gems, jewelry and agricultural land will work in your favor after the second half of the year. The first half of the year should be used to complete outstanding projects so you are prepared to welcome the good fortune that is coming your way!

(May 21 – June 21)

A Total Eclipse of the Gemini Moon on December 21, the day of the Winter Solstice, will bring you new acquaintances and experiences for the two weeks prior to and after the eclipse. The people you meet under this influence will have a deep impact upon you even if they do not linger in your life. As the new year of 2011 begins, prepare for dynamic action and the opportunity to move forward at a rapid rate under the influence of the conjunction of lucky Jupiter and change-oriented Uranus on January 4, 2011. This planetary line-up coincides with a powerful solar eclipse in Capricorn on the same day. These celestial influences will bring you a new financial opportunity and bring you closer to someone you have been known for almost 20 years. You will feel as if a new cycle is beginning. A New Moon Solar Eclipse in Gemini on June 1, 2011 will support progress on your new plans. And a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on June 15, 2011 will bring a new person into your life who will help you make the changes you have been contemplating for as long as a year. Periods of relaxation come during Mercury retrogrades from December 10 to 30, 2010, March 30 to April 23, 2011, August 2 to 26, 2011 and November 24 to December 14, 2011.

(June 22 – July 22)

A New Moon Solar Eclipse on January 4, 2011, hours before a conjunction of lucky Jupiter and change-oriented Uranus in Aries, will leave you feeling exhilarated. Prepare yourself for a rush of activity and feeling. Tune into your needs if you feel a rush of emotion. Take a warm bath, talk with a close friend, write in a journal or meditate in a peaceful place. As a sensitive, emotional soul, you are most affected by the changes of the moon. Under a series of eclipses in 2011—January 4, June 1, June 15, July 1, November 24 and December 10 — everyone’s feelings become magnified. Knowing that this is coming, postpone emotional decisions until the height of feeling has passed. Ask a Capricorn for practical advice if you feel you can’t make a clear choice. A New Moon Solar Eclipse on June 1, 2011 will help you make contact with an old friend who you will see in a new light. A lunar eclipse on June 15, 2011 will help you change direction on a work project. A New Moon Solar Eclipse on July 1, 2011 will help you perceive another side of a situation you encountered earlier in the year. A Solar Eclipse on November 24, 2011 will help you enhance your dietary or health regime. A Lunar Eclipse on December 10, 2011 will bring you insight from your subconscious realm. Pay attention to your dreams.

(July 23 – August 22)

You will benefit from doing a reality check on your hopes and aspirations in 2011 as dreamy Neptune traverses your opposing sign of Aquarius until February 3, 2012. You deserve the best, but you experience disappointment when others’ needs compete with your own. Assess each situation in which your desires may be frustrated. Try to see each situation from another person’s point of view. Step back and give yourself time and space to see an alternative point of view. This will give you time to gently adjust your thinking. Karmic Saturn in the peaceful and equitable sign of Libra until October 5, 2012, will enable you to bring peace and harmony to your relationships. Lunar Eclipses on December 21, 2010, June 15, 2011, and December 10, 2011 will give you the feeling of having the upper hand. Solar eclipses on January 4, June 1, and November 24, 2011, will subtly and gently change the direction of your life in a way that is important for your emotional growth. If you face important decisions within two weeks of one of the solar eclipses, postpone your decision until two weeks after the eclipse when you will have greater clarity.

(August 23 – September 22)

Lucky Jupiter in your opposing sign of Pisces until January 22, 2011, and change-oriented Uranus in Pisces until March 11, 2011, will bring unexpected experiences and people into your normally routine life. It may be a challenge to make sense of the unexpected encounters that may befall you, but these unusual events are gifts that will teach you to let go of expectations so you may see life from a more spontaneous perspective and perceive the beauty in the chaos you normally avoid. Powerful Pluto in the compatible earth sign of Capricorn throughout the year will give you the energy to surmount any challenges you may face. A series of eclipses in 2011 — on January 4, June 1, June 15, July 1, November 24 and December 10 — will bring you new career opportunities. You also will enjoy making a home decoration change under these influences.

(September 23 – October 23)

You may feel as if you're coming a bit unglued under the influence of lucky Jupiter and change-oriented Uranus in your opposing sign of Aries in 2011. People you encounter may behave in unexpected or erratic ways. Or you may experiment with something you never thought you would do, and this will leave you feeling like a changed person. Either way, there is a lot to learn in the process of exposure to new people and ideas. Saturn in Libra throughout the year will enable you to bring meaning to any chaotic experiences that may visit your normally steady life. Your life also is coming into karmic balance as Saturn in Libra brings rewards in areas where you have been overlooked and helps you repay debts that may be outstanding. Every experience will help you live your life on a higher and more fulfilling level. You will feel most attractive when Venus is in Libra from September 14 to October 8, 2011.

(October 24 – November 21)

The year of 2011 begins with Venus, planet of love, completing a four-month journey through the Sign of the Scorpion. You will feel more attractive and many people will be attracted to you as the planet of love passes through your sign. You also will experience a period of relative calm, clarity and stability in your close relationships. The passage of lucky Jupiter into your opposing sign of Taurus from June 4, 2011 to June 11, 2012, will bring another wave of good fortune to your dealings with other souls. Your financial acumen and eye for good opportunities and bargains also will be strong in the second half of 2011. Another positive opportunity arises when Venus travels through Scorpio once again from October 8 to November 2, 2011.

(November 22 – December 21)

Your planetary ruler, Jupiter, planet of luck, conjoins change-oriented Uranus in Pisces on January 4, 2011. This celestial transit will give you the impetus to take action on changes you have contemplated for as long as 12 years. Lucky Jupiter then moves into the compatible fire sign of Aries from January 22, 2011 to June 4, 2011. Under this planetary influence, you will be moved to take risks to express your most creative ideas. You may be impulsive, but you also will be successful if you still your mind before you make important decisions, tune into your intuition, and follow guidance from your higher self or soul. Your focus will shift to finances and health later in the year under the influence of Jupiter in Taurus from June 4, 2011 to June 11, 2012. Make sure you are prepared to face important issues.

(December 22 – January 19)

Your planetary ruler, Saturn, will be in Libra until 2012, which will bring stability to your health, relationships, and finances. In areas where you have worked and not received recognition, you will receive rewards in 2011. Where you have cut corners or ignored responsibilities, circumstances will be created that cause you to take action. Know that at this time, nothing unfair is happening to you. All events are moving you toward your highest good, despite any delays or detours you think you are experiencing. Have faith, pray, and ask your higher self or soul for guidance. Pluto in Capricorn throughout the year will give you access to previously unknown resources within yourself. All of the answers you need are within you. You only need listen to the voice of your higher mind to see that the law of karma is bringing you to a higher level so you may become stronger and move forward from a firmer foundation. You are well positioned to forge ahead with confidence.

The conjunction of your planetary ruler, Uranus, with lucky Jupiter in Pisces on January 4, 2011, will bring you good fortune, particularly when you experiment with new and innovative ideas. Favor the new over the old during the first half of 2011. Then, return to tradition during the second half of the year due to the forward and backward motion of Uranus, the planet of change. Your financial picture may be erratic or unpredictable until Uranus moves into Aries on March 11, 2011, when you will be rewarded for your enterprising nature and for endeavors that display your ability to anticipate and accommodate future trends. Pay attention to your intuition and follow your premonitions about what lies ahead. Old formulas and rules no longer apply. A series of eclipses in 2011, on January 4, June 1, June 15, July 1, November 24, and December 10, 2011, will awaken you to the power of your subconscious mind and attract you to a new friend who will stir your creativity.

A conjunction of lucky Jupiter and innovative Uranus in Pisces, along with a Solar Eclipse on January 4, 2011, will spice up your life and bring unexpected revelations. Someone in your close circle of friends may behave in an uncharacteristic way, or you may be the one to exhibit "unusual" behavior. This is a time of rapid change. The universal message of the planetary alignments is that it is important to stay focused on what is really important — your connection to your soul, your heart and your spirituality — because these qualities remain changeless in the midst of any earthly disruptions you may experience. Develop your spiritual practice under this celestial influence to reap the greatest benefits. As you transcend and see the bigger picture, the smaller details of life will take care of themselves.