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Ok, so Taurus Ascendants, what does 2018 hold in store for you? Well it's natural to starting with the outer planets and how they are affecting you in general and this is a summary of where they are moving before I move on to a more detailed chronological look at the year ahead.
Pluto in the learning and beliefs sector of your chart is ever so slowly adapting your belief systems and in the process making you mentally wiser and stronger. Your attitudes to culture and diversity are shifting too and where you may have been quite rigid and conservative, you may be more open to people living their lives how they wish and following their own religions and faith, even if they are different to your own. Through travel and education you are becoming more broad-minded. Pluto is controlling itself, and one of the dangers of this transit is of forcing your own new view of life on others around you. There is always a careful dividing line between letting people know of your views, and being a little too controlling in your message, therefore try and let others make their own minds up as to whether your are right in what you say.
Neptune is activating your hopes, dreams and ideals and you will be generally attracted to individuals and groups who share your vision of how life should be and what you want to achieve in it. The thing is, Neptune is delusional and rather deceptive, and thus if you accept the views of others be careful not to let them take advantage of you. As a rule of thumb, you should be mindful of exactly who you let into your life, and make sure that their motives are clear and honest before you do so. There is a tendency to follow a pipe dream because it sounds like a good deal; this can see your hopes dashed in an instant. Make sure that you are fully informed before dashing off and putting all of your hopes on what you believe to be a sure fire winner. This is a lovely position for socialising and for finding friends who can inspire and collaborate with in a creative or artistic manner.
Uranus is progressing through your house of sacrifice and undoing. This is a rather tricky transit simply because this house is concerned with the unconscious mind, things which are hidden, matters from the past and from your childhood that you repress and then have to deal with. Uranus is the planet of shocks and surprises and so when you get these two mixing, you can get some unexpected events happening in your life. You will be finding that you are having to deal with all manner of unexpected problems about issues and personal hang-ups that you were previously unaware of. You may be unexpectedly confronted with issues hidden away from the past that spring up. Deal with them during this transit and you can put them to bed for good. This part of the chart highlights hospitals, clinics, prisons, institutions and charities, and during 2018 you may have to deal with situations linked to these places.
Saturn the great teacher and planet that holds us all to account just changed signs before the start of 2018 and it begins it's progression through the first half of the sign of Capricorn, connected as with Pluto to the learning and belief sector of your chart. While Saturn is here you may realise that you don't have all the answers to the questions that you want to answer, and you may have to rely on the experience of someone senior or older than yourself to guide you and teach you. Listen to their wisdom and soak up everything they say, as their knowledge will benefit you. You may find any legal matters hard going and tough to deal with as you pit your wits against learned souls and if you have to travel long distance in 2018, it may well be out of necessity on work rather than for pleasure, or you may find that a holiday or vacation turns into more of an ordeal than you thought it might be.
Jupiter for most of the year is in the sign of Scorpio which in your case relates to your house of relationships and partnerships. This is a fortunate transit and it brings an openness to any relationship, either personal or professional. You can expand and grow with your partner now. If you are single and you do meet someone new under this transit during 2018, here could be an international or exotic connection that is present, a meeting of different cultures is more likely. In a professional sense you can forge good alliances now and any legal matters should be eased and relationships with lawyers and solicitors should be cordial, counteracting the more several Saturn transit that I just explained in the previous paragraph. Expect partnership issues to come to the fore especially in the 2nd weeks of March and July around the time when Jupiter slows, stops and changes direction.
Right let's get into the real details of what awaits you in 2018.
Mars rules action and what you wish to achieve, and it is moving in your house of relationships close to Jupiter. These two planets are dictating who you are coping with situations surrounding your relationships, marriage and partnerships during January. You'll be willing to use your generosity and charm to make things more acceptable to your partner on and around 8th of the month, and should try and be a bit more subtle and controlling around 16th January, however with Jupiter and Pluto in a sextile that might be difficult, as you may be prone to making grand gestures to please a partner. You might have chance to make a lasting impression on your partner's parents at this time, and this would also be an ideal time to seek counselling help if you require it, as you would be very receptive to the probing insight of an expert.
On the 17th January there is a 150 degree quincunx between Mars and Uranus, and this may see you having to adjust your ideas quite sharply in regard to that tries to interfere in your these relationships in some manner in an unexpected way. This could be a friend or connected to a group activity that either you or your partner has some kind of interest or connection with. It might be an idea to step back and assess the situation before you react, as there is a danger you may wade into a situation without thinking and make it worse than it actually is.
Mars moves into Sagittarius on the 26th and the focus will shift towards matters of anything shared, power and control issues, sex and intimacy, monies owed, debt and links to banks and investments. Now and in the next two months you will start to focus in more on these issues. This transit also could bring power battles your way and you could face manipulative tactics against you. This part of your chart is intrinsically linked to matters of change, secrets and psychological studies and your interest in anything taboo or hidden may increase.
On the 31st January we have the first of five eclipses this year, a lunar eclipse in Leo to start things off. This eclipse will highlight matters connected to your home, where you live and any property you own, the people you live with, your family members and especially your mother and any female contacts. This eclipse also highlights your personal security, national events affecting you and it is a place of endings as well. Any one of these matters will be subject to emotional change in the coming few months.
A fortnight after the first Lunar Eclipse of 2018 is a Solar one on 15th February this time in the opposite sign to Leo, that of Aquarius. The issues of work, career and matters connected to your parents will see changes in the weeks and months ahead, certainly until the summer eclipse season starts. You may have a changing work role or position, a change of job or be more in the public eye too throughout the first half of this year.
The 17th February sees Mars square to Neptune and this moment may see you doubting a friend or the motivations of a group or association that you are part of as well as feeling confused or depleted in energy. Are people in your circle hiding things from you that you are unaware of? Try not to make any specific financial plans around now, as they may be flawed or not what you thought that they actually were, or you may be getting a less than ideal deal. This is a connection where nothing will seem certain, and secrets can be withheld. Your sex life now could be far more imaginative and fulfilling though!!
Moving into March, Mars and Uranus in a trine impel you to be more individualistic and adventurous, although you will want to show this streak more in private than in public. This suggests a need to innovate or connect through technology, social media or to be fascinated by anything scientific, or fast!! You can be impulsive and you can make great strides and progress now if you take an innovative approach. You may want to try something different, through helping others in charity work, or actively helping those less fortunate than yourself. This aspect will increase your desire to experiment in the bedroom, and to try something different.
On the 17th of the month Mars enters the sign of Capricorn and the emphasis shifts again as higher education, learning, travel, legal matters and the promotion and development of your belief systems start to be more prevalent for the next couple of months. You may start to start new studies as we head towards spring and your work and day to day life may be more connected to overseas contacts, cultural differences and to getting your message to as widely as possible ; you'll be throwing all your energies into spreading the word of what you are doing. Your role may bring you more into contact with people of faith or knowledge. If you are challenged over your beliefs, you will defend your position robustly and forcefully.
On the 24th March Mercury moving in your house of sacrifice and suffering house stops and turns retrograde. The next three weeks will be all about retreating into the background a little and finding a little inner peace and calm. This may be a conscious decision or maybe circumstances may force you into this action? Whichever way it occurs, you should be able to connect with yourself in a more spiritual manner, and in so doing so work out and solve any psychological problems or hang-ups that you have been having recently. Helping other people to improve their lives will bring great satisfaction to you now. You may have to return to a hospital or clinic in regard to a medical issue or connected to a psychological matter from the past.
It is now April and Mars conjuncts with Saturn on and around the 2nd day of the month. In any studies that you are doing you may find it difficult to concentrate or make significant progress. You may get stuck on a topic or baffled by a concept. Saturn is making you take your time on purpose, as an important lesson may being learnt. You may be admonished for what you believe in, and your test will be how you react if this happens. If you are travelling you may encounter delays or frustrations, you may be feel blocked or held up in legal proceedings, or you may get annoyed and irritated by the actions or words of brother or sister in-laws.
On the 14th April Jupiter and Pluto make an opportunistic sextile and matters linked to events triggered by the first contact of these planets on 16th January may resurface. There is a chance to refresh your marriage or partnership, and you have to make an important decision with a loved ones, you should be able to come to a joint agreement. You can now take on those who oppose you in an invigorated manner, if you need the help of a counselling, you will be open to the process of psychological help and it may be very beneficial to your sense of well-being. There is one more connection of these planets when Jupiter is moving direct, active on and around 12th September. Mercury retrograde finishes a day later and starts to move direct one again. Be aware that confusion can still surround anything you say, so be careful that you aren't misunderstood.
On the 26th April Mars and Pluto combine in Capricorn and an obsessive nature and a tendency to preach and dominate others over what you believe is true. This could lead to other fighting back or plotting against you if you aren't careful. Matters with in-laws and extended family members may face a time of tension, and be careful if you have any official business to carry out as your actions may be blocked or controlled by people who have much more influence than you do. Keeping cool, holding back any irritations and frustrations and being respectful will help you attain the changes you desire. You can use this determined aspect between these planets to power ahead in any educational situation; you will be able to digest a huge amount of information now. If you have demanding or physical work or plans to get on with, then this may be a way of lessening any tension.
Moving into May, and on the 16th of this month Mars progresses into the sign of Aquarius. Mars is slowing down now as a retrograde period is around the corner, therefore Mars will stay a long time in this sign. For you with an Taurean Ascendant it's transit will spotlight themes connected to your work life, relationships with bosses and senior people, your public reputation, matters connected to your father and any situations where your sense of responsibility is tested. Mars is this part of the chart will impel you to take a leading role in projects and in dealing with people and the general public. The trick will be not to be overly assertive and try and take over, clash with bosses if you disagree with them or in too much of a rush to complete things, otherwise your work, your position and your reputation may suffer.
On the same day Mars will square Uranus which itself will have just moved into the sign of Taurus. This is the first of three contacts and for you this is likely to see potential disruptions to any travel plans that you have, with people of a different cultural background than yourself, with tutors and teachers, in-laws and extended family members, lawyers, solicitors or people of faith and knowledge. This is an aspect of trying to force things to change when maybe it's not possible or you may be pushed into accepting different circumstances or methods of doing things against your will. In this circumstance you may rebel against the person or situation causing you trouble. This is also a decidedly tricky aspect, and you should be aware that mistakes or even accidents could occur through trying to rush too much. The other two dates where this aspect will be in operation will be around 2nd August and also 18th September 2018.
On 25th May Jupiter still in Scorpio makes a trine to Neptune in Pisces, the second of three aspects (the first of these occurred on 3rd December 2017). This is a flexible easy water trine connecting both faith planets and your idealism, imagination and need to escape will rise at this time. On the positive side, this is a highly intuitive and creative phase and your ability to think laterally and your openness to new ways of doing things should see you having a much more spiritual and imaginative connection with the one you love as well as with friends and associates - there is huge creative potential that you can utilise now. The downside is that there is also a temptation to avoid reality and take stupid risks, and you should try to avoid these, especially in regard to deceiving to your partner or friends plus cheating and trying to dupe your enemies; that is not a good idea at all. You may make sacrifices to save a disintegrating situation or someone close to you may need rescuing now. There is one more connection of these planets after Jupiter turns direct on and around 19th August.
As we reach June Mars starts to slow down and spend more and more time on each degree point. On the 8th June it links up with the South Node of the Moon, a position of traditional detriment, and this moment may see disappointments and difficult moments connected to work and your job and and with bosses. Your career ambitions may also take a hit as reality hits home, or an old problem or person from the past resurfaces their ugly head - there may be historical family matters connected to your father that may have to be addressed. In terms of physical energy and motivation, you may be feeling at a lower ebb than normal. This, because of the impending retrograde motion of Mars is another one of these connections that will occur three times, the other two dates being on 20th July and 26th September.
Overview - This month is very much as you were from October, with Venus in retrograde and Mercury in Sagittarius all month slowing and preparing to enter its own new retrograde cycle. It's almost as if you are putting things on hold in November before you can start to progress forward again. Venus retrograde in Libra is shaking up and assessing work relationship and health issues all month whereas Mercury is allowing you to reassess your hobbies, it will hold lovers and children to account and you will be able to revisit creative and artistic efforts that you didn't have time to complete. The Sun enters Sagittarius on 22nd November and this brings some cheer and optimism for those of you celebrating Thanksgiving and for all of us as the holiday season is approaching.
Later in the month on 27th June Mars finally reaches a stop stationing retrograde. The time around this date sees Mars at it's most powerful, and you may be extra motivated to make an impression at work, but watch out for trying to impose your ideas or views on colleagues, those in positions of influence and in team situations. You may be seen as trying to interfere, and this could lead to tensions rising. From now until the end of August you may find that nothing will seem straightforward at work. Bosses may go back on their words, you may have to revising or redoing work again as problems come to light, with the outcome that you are not achieving the aims that you initially set out. There is an inherent reason for all this revision, and you will realise why in the months to come. The likelihood of any success or achievement may be temporarily held up by distractions and hitches along the way, but keep your patience and continue to plough ahead in the knowledge that things will eventually improve.
Into July and there is a Solar Eclipse on 13th in the sign of Cancer. This eclipse focuses on the part of your chart linked to communications, habits, local travel and vehicles, neighbours, siblings and schooling. In the next six months these will be matters that come more into view in your life, for example you may have to come to the aid of a brother or sister who find themselves in trouble or you may fall foul of neighbours who complain and cause you trouble, or the people next door may move leading to you having get used to new people living alongside.
On the 27th July Mercury now in the sign Leo grinds to a halt and stations retrograde for three weeks. This moment may see situations at home coming to a head. You may have to address a problem with the house or apartment you live in, or maybe the landlord may get in touch needing you to address an issue. It's possible that you may have to rely on family members to help out with redecoration, fixing things or DIY projects. A relative that you haven't heard from or seen may reappear now or in the next couple of weeks, and if you may feel that the atmosphere at home is not as it should be, maybe now would be a time to sit together around the table and thrash things out? Matters connected to your mother or to women's issues may also take up your time.
On the same day there is a Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius that will reinforce the changes and issues brought to the forefront by the Solar Eclipse of 15th February in a more emotional way through relationships at your work and with parents rather than through actual outside changes that you have to endure, although as this Eclipse is in the early degrees of Aquarius, many of you will feel some shift in the balance through faith, diversity & cultural matters as well as issue triggered by a lack knowledge and understanding instead. Legal proceedings over emotional matters may also be more in the spotlight in this regard than they were before. These issues will likely appear in the next six months or until the next eclipse season in January 2019.
As we move into August we get the second of the Mars square Uranus aspects on the 2nd (see May) and following on from that event, Uranus stations retrograde on the 8th August. This will be a disruptive and chaotic period just before a Solar Eclipse where literally anything unusual could occur around us. You may be determined to do your own thing and tempted to make behind the scenes changes that are revolutionary and very different, but you won't want to let others know about them. All this occurs before Mars regresses back into Capricorn on 13th August. During it's regression into this sign you may revise things that you have learnt, you may have to reset travel plans, reassess your beliefs or rearrange legal matters. Old issues concerning your partner's parents or relatives may resurface again.
As I mentioned, there is a second Solar Eclipse within a month again in the sign Leo on the 11th August. Matters surrounding your home and family, your house and the place where you live, people you live with, landlords, property that you own, your personal security and national events affecting you personally will not only be front and centre in your thoughts at this moment, but situations and changes in your life linked to them will be more important for you throughout the rest of 2018.
The 19th August finds Jupiter making it's third and final trine to Neptune and I refer you back to May when this aspect first surfaced. The 27th August sees Mars stationing direct and we may redouble our efforts to get back on track and moving forward once again. There will be a sense of palpable relief, the roadblocks in our way will be being removed, and finally we can put our put on the gas again and pick up speed.
September
Overview - The month begins with all three inner bodies in different signs, however from the 6th Mercury enters Virgo and you will start to focus on love, children, hobbies, creative efforts, games and puzzles and anything that stimulates your mind. You are more cheeky and fun now, and with Venus in Scorpio from 9th September onwards for quite a long time, you should be enjoying your relationships and partnerships immensely. There will be a chance to review things soon, and in the process make tough and yet rational decisions about what you want from your partner. Mercury and the Sun enter Libra on 22nd and 23rd September respectively adding a layer of diplomacy and rationality to any decisions that you have to make.
After this testing August, we move into September and Mars re-enters the sign of Aquarius on the 11th of the month. You will now start to understand why things haven't moved forward in your career before now. A day later on the 12th Jupiter forms it's third and final sextile to Pluto, and aspect that we last saw on 14th April. Please refer back to this date for more information on how this will affect you. Mars makes it's final square to Uranus on the 18th September (first seen on 16th May) and powering forward now it connects with the South Node of the Moon for a final time on 21st September - please look back to 8th June when this aspect first appeared.
The month of October unusually sees no major planetary aspects at all but there is one major event as on 6th October Venus slows to a halt now in the sign of Scorpio and begins a 42 day period of retrograde motion. As you will have gathered from earlier on in this guide, Scorpio covers the part of your life linked to your relationships, partnerships, those who counsel and advise you, and those who openly oppose you. All the relationships connected to these people will be under review, and some of these may be terminated if you think they are of no use to you any more. You will be considering your personal needs, and maybe you will encounter former partners who come back onto the scene - this may be quite difficult to handle. You may find that life is not quite a bowl of cherries at times, and you try to subtly manipulative your partner, or they may try to play mind games with you. You will be learning valuable lessons about each other during this testing period. One rule of thumb during Venus retrograde. It is unwise to start brand new relationships or make important decisions over finances. Try and resist the urge until Venus moves direct again, even if the situations on offer look too good to be true.
As we move into November, so Venus changes signs back into Libra and the focus of your gaze lands on your work, routines and health. Some home truths may come out now how you relate to your boss and colleagues, and you may consider how to improve your relationships with them. Maybe you need a different role, or you may realise that you have to be more accepting of other's points of view? Matters of health and fitness may also be under review to make you feel brighter and stronger, or if there is an outstanding health issue affecting you, hopefully doctors and medics can now investigate the root causes. You may decide to quit a bad habit, try a new diet or exercise more. A time to take the bull by the horns in this regard may come as Jupiter makes a 150 degree quincunx to Uranus on 8th of the month, so changing your approach to things in a more innovative and open way may open the door to you feeling better about yourself.
The 8th of November is a significant day as Jupiter changes signs moving into it's home sign of Sagittarius. This is the most expansive and optimistic of all the planetary combinations and for all of us we can dream big and let off the shackles and chains that Jupiter in Scorpio was placed under. The situation for you however is different as Jupiter now enters the underworld part of your chart, we are talking big changes, intense experiences and facing up to your fears. For you, Jupiter entering this part of your chart could be a huge opportunity to settle any debt problems as relations with money lenders and people in powerful position will be in your favour during the next 12 months or so. You will also explore your sexuality during Jupiter's passage here, encounter death and upsetting change, deal with inheritances and investments too, and learn to cope with manipulation and power.
At the same time Uranus still moving retrograde dips back into the sign of Aries for one last time and a week later on the 15th November Mars makes a positive sextile to it. Here we have opportunities to try out different ideas in our work, and to innovate to get the results we require. You may be drawn to new technology, or meet new and get inspiration from bosses who open your eyes and give you inspiration. Public service issues may attract you now.
On the 15th November Mars changes signs into elusive Pisces. Mars will remain in this sign for the rest of the year and here in the house of friends and groups, now your abilities as a potential team leader may come to the fore. Matters of cooperation, helping out and working in groups and associations and fulfilling your hopes and dreams will be much in your mind. You will now want to have an active and enjoyable social life too, meeting up with friends and enjoying your time together.
You should be extra enthusiastic around the the 16th November with Mars square to Jupiter as your need for adventure will be strong and you will be may willing to chance your arm. Some gambles will pay, off but there is a possibility that you could lose out in a big way too through your actions too. Make sure you calculate your risks before you act. Also on this day Venus stations direct in your house of routine, work and health. Matters surrounding these sectors of life may reach a crescendo or reach a make or break point now.
At this time as there are a lot of changes of planetary direction and signs, and things may be a little confusing. Adding into the mix, Mercury is slowing to a halt in Sagittarius exactly square to elusive and confusing Neptune before turning retrograde two days later on the 18th November. It is a time to review who you believe in, what you know and what you think the future may hold for you, however I would totally hold off making any kind of decision or signing any agreement for a few days at least. This is a time to review debts that you have, pay off monies owed and reassess shared financial issues. Try not to take out new loans or repayment contracts for the next few weeks. Try to purge things out of your life that are of no use and if you need to psycho-analyse yourself, you should be able to carry this out successfully. In your most intimate relationships, it would be a great time to talk about things more openly to work out if you can improve your sex life with your partner.
On the 27th November Mars making a constructive sextile to Saturn encourages us to learn through working with others. You will be able to achieve tangible results on your own projects and plans if you have some input from friends, groups and people with experience. Anything started at this time may have some longevity about it, and although growth will be slow it will likely be steady and strong. If you are publishing a document or article, you should have some success in spreading it's reach in a widespread manner. You should also be able to study any subject in an organised and structured way and make some good progress now.
We enter December and Mercury moves back briefly into Scorpio for 4 days on 2nd December before stationing direct on the 6th of this month, ending it's last retrograde of the year. Mercury at a station in Scorpio will give you an ultimatum or choice to make based on the evidence we have gathered in the previous few weeks of retrograde review. You could now choose to go forward with a planned course of action with your partner, continue an association, or start afresh.
Mars connects in a conjunction with Neptune just one day later on the 7th of the month. This aspect is one of great artistry and creation but also ones of utter deception and illusion. Creative or artistic plans for the future shared between yourself and others may be much better than you could ever imagine or you may have a political or social vision that requires the help or support of others. There is a big chance of a very hedonistic social life now where you will party very hard, you may enter into an intimate relationship with a friend, however be careful of doing this behind the back of others, of not telling the truth or acting in an "illegal manner".
There is one last aspect to concentrate our minds this year and this occurs on 17th December with Mars forming a sextile to Pluto. Here is a chance to concentrate your efforts with others, effect needed changes to groups and teams and to make constructive and binding progress in your stated goals and ambitions, especially in learning and acquiring the knowledge you need to more forward. You will be very determined and quietly persuasive, and this may be a chance to get your way over a course of action. This will set you up nicely for the brand New Year ahead.
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