Dec 07/Jan 08 

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As regular readers of this column will know reference has been made to the kind of Judgment Day process that we are now in the midst of (the essence of it being the qualities that you are choosing to express in this world through your thoughts, words, actions and deeds, and the purpose of it so that all can evolve to much greater levels of being), individually and collectively. Those whom persist in selfish, egoistic and manipulative ways find that their misery only increases, as these ways do not work any more. Whereas those conscious working toward more enlightened understanding and behaviour in life will find what could be quite amazing strength and support within as they awaken to their creative inner being -which is just another, if deeper, part of themselves. Both December and January are critical months in this process, which will culminate at the end of January 2008, when mighty Pluto, planet of evolution and necessary transformation makes the first crossing out of Sagittarius (where Pluto has been since 1995) into Capricorn. Pluto changing Signs always brings issues that Humanity needs to address, both individually and collectively. For example; Pluto’s advent into Scorpio 1983/84 brought AIDs to the fore, and religious wars have escalated in the Sagittarian stay.

The astrological environment around us through December and January is very intense as we head to the Sign of Judgment, Capricorn. But definitely not all bad. Another factor adding to this intensity is that Mars, planet of power and action, remains retrograde until turning direct on January 30. Generally, everybody has to learn how to manage their powers of assertion and diplomacy appropriately, but especially Ariens: Cancerians for December, and Geminians for January. It pays to be health and safety minded and drive safely during this time as well. However, those whom are employing self-discipline and observation could find themselves making huge breakthroughs. Potent Pluto and magnificent Jupiter joining together in Sagittarius from December 7 to 17 can mark a time of rewards and acceleration to where you want to be, especially for those whom have been working hard at life and their evolution. However, negligence and inertia can register the opposite effect. But its not too late. Waking up and changing your ways now and focusing on important plans can work the magic you need.

ARIES: Keeping home and family safe and harmonious halts problems and helps you meet with more success. Take more care of your health now too. Then you will be able to whole-heartedly pursue the big time chances focusing around your career and life path. Plans or projects have been milling around in your mind for a while now, and now the time can arrive to implement them. Jupiter, planet of success, moving into your professional and life direction zone December 19, to be joined by attractive Venus January 25, and powerful Pluto January 27, indicates that, if you’re doing things right, huge ambitions can be achieved, and you enjoy unparalleled life success. STAR TIP: Appropriate effort brings amazing results.

TAURUS: Paying attention to your finances and general wealth situation can lead to great improvement now. Whereas inattention could compound problems. Your horizons expand to let more in too. Travel, new understandings and people can help you turn highly important notches of life’s wheel. But don’t forget to check your facts, drive safely and communicate diplomatically to avoid unnecessary snarl-ups with retrograde Mars buzzing around your everyday life zone. Relationships and all meetings with others can be particularly sweet with Venus in your partnership zone December 6 to 31. STAR TIP: Employ your charm and intelligence to shine.

GEMINI: For some time relationships, not only with other people, but also a particular passionate interest in life, have been a vital area of challenge and learning. Your relationship zone runs red hot both months, but now definite and enriching results can arrive on this chapter of life, especially December 19 and January 27. Even the rich and famous can enter your orbit, particularly until December 20. But watch finances and belongings carefully through December to avoid loss or blowing the budget. Retrograde Mars in Gemini in January from day 1 means daily exercise and diplomacy become necessary to you handling life successfully. STAR TIP: Look before leaping.

CANCER: Work and health have been mixed areas for you. Sometimes brilliant, sometimes bothersome. But if you’re prepared to plough the effort in appropriate to the results you’re after you can hit jackpot in both. Prime days for pay off to register are December 18, 20, 22 and January 24, 26. However, retrograde Mars in Cancer through December means be health, safety and civil minded. Relationships become an increasingly important and focused area. Jolly Jupiter in your partnership zone from December 19 can get the good times going. But behave and make good choices, as Pluto moving in January 27 brings destiny or karma to play. STAR TIP: Being thoughtful gets you in.

LEO: Your love, creative and children zones are packed with developments through December and January. By handling things mindfully here, you will be able to do very well. Bad moods or ego dramas will simply blow all the potential around you up. Listen more to the spirit of fun and adventure, as well as be true to yourself. Don’t overdo the partying through December, otherwise you’ll get sick or run on empty. You could have more to do with friends, colleagues or learning groups through January. Be diplomatic, don’t fight, to do marvellously well. Evolutionary Pluto influencing your work and health zones from January 27 means have no problems waiting to happen. STAR TIP: Love makes the world go round.

VIRGO: Saturn, planet of wisdom, lord of time and karma, now in Virgo means pay mindful attention to your life to learn and create long lasting success. Then you won’t have to be rapped over the knuckles to be woken up. And Saturn retrograding on December 19 makes all the above more so. Home, family and real estate have been areas of change and learning. The focus is even stronger through December and January, but old matters can be cleared up and grand new beginnings made by you making the effort. The time is ripe. Mars in your professional and life direction zone through January means apply ambitions wisely, not destructively. STAR TIP: Home is where the heart is.

LIBRA: Busy, busy, busy is what you are going to be both these months. Daily life proceeds apace, but by keeping your wits about you, great opportunities can be grasped. Give career and life direction matters good attention through December, otherwise problems can arise from retrograde Mars. Family, real estate and home become increasingly focused areas of activity. Generous Jupiter moving in December 19 begins it. Karma and destiny Pluto moving in January 27 continues it. Travel, long distance and overseas communication figure through January. New studies possible too. But check your facts and vehicles to ensure there is no confusion or problems. STAR TIP: Remaining organized keeps success happening.

SCORPIO: Watch your finances and resources carefully. You could mindlessly spend, spend or witlessly lose. However, by paying superior attention to your financial situation both months, you could win big time. You could even have luck on your side December 7 to 17. However, one of the biggest changes to your tuning arrives on January 27, when mighty Pluto, your ruling planet, changes Signs. You are powerfully ready for new ventures. Enchanting Venus in Scorpio December 6 to 30 amplifies your abilities for love and merriment. Saturn influencing your friends, colleagues, hopes and wishes zone indicates that you might drop, change or rearrange some of these. STAR TIP: Mindfulness manifests much.

SAGITTARIUS: Two huge months ahead for you. Best to know what’s going on, then you can find your way more successfully. Firstly; transformative Pluto leaves Sagittarius January 26, after entering in 1995. Work at your life with integrity so that you can get the big tick, not more problems. But then you do have the chance to rise to your greatest now, most especially between December 6 to 18, but also promising times after. However, retrograde Mars in your relationship and interaction zone from January 1 means avoid foot-in-mouth disease and practice diplomacy to continue successfully proceeding through life. STAR TIP: You make your own luck.

CAPRICORN: There are major changes ahead for you in both December and January. Understanding what’s going on will help you to navigate successfully in this intense, but highly promising, time. Retrograde Mars in your interaction and partnership area through December means stay cool to b e hot. In your work and health zones through January means pay good mind to these. But even more importantly, evolutionary Pluto, whom has been in your less physical, more spiritual zone since 1995 moves into Capricorn January 27. Jolly Jupiter, who’s been accompanying Pluto since November 2006, emerges first, arriving in Capricorn December 19, giving you some idea of how life can expand. STAR TIP: The more you apply yourself, the more you’ll know.

AQUARIUS: Quite amazing things are possible where your friends, colleagues, hope and wishes are concerned. It looks like you’re going to be learning a lot too! These zones are crowded with action, and as long as you pay heed as to how you’re impacting, quite marvellous things can unfold and amazing people met -especially until December 18. But this trend is with you both months. Remember, projecting harmony, not hostility works best. Another extremely important shift in your astrological landscape is coming with the Destiny Point as it moves through the sky entering Aquarius December 19, there until July 2009. STAR TIP: Being nice will get you everywhere.

PISCES: Since June 1995, evolve or perish Pluto has been influencing your public persona, professional and life path direction. Cheerful Jupiter joined Pluto here late November 2006. So there has in a way been dual action at work to shift you closer to the real truth of what you’re all about. This is now a very important time for you, as culminations of this process arrive. First December 18/19 as Jupiter leaves, and then January 27/27 as Pluto leaves these areas for the first time. Your life can turn important corners now, and brand new days revealed. Good fortune is around you, particularly until December 18. STAR TIP: Remain focused to find breakthroughs.

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