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Copyright Astrodienst AG 1988. All rights reserved. Version 2.8

TRANSITS OF THE YEAR2011

for

Joanne K. Rowling, born 31 July 1965

Astrodienst AG, Dammstr. 23, CH-8702 Zollikon / Zürich, Internet: www.astro.com E-Mail: [email protected]

TRANSITS OF THE YEAR 2011for

Joanne K. Rowling, born 31 July 1965No. 6212.502-15, from January 2011

Text by Robert HandProgramming by Alois Treindl

Astrodienst AG, Dammstr. 23, CH-8702 Zollikon / ZürichTel. +41-44-392 18 18, Fax 391 75 74

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Copyright Astrodienst AG 1988. All rights reserved. Version 2.8

TRANSITS OF THE YEAR from January 2011 until December 2011

for Joanne K. Rowling (female)

birthdate: 31 July 1965 local time: 11:45 Sun: Leo 8°00'17place: Yate, ENG (UK) U.T.: 10:45 Ascendant: Libra 12°27'23long: 2w25 lat: 51n32 sid. time: 07:10:43 houses: Placidus

The selected transits for this year2010Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2011Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2012Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

GmE Saturn conjunction Mars p.5

GmQ Saturn conjunction Ascendant p.6

» G Saturn in 1st house p.7

GoT Saturn square MC p.8

« » InC Neptune opposition Mercury p.8

» JpD Pluto trine Venus p.9

FpA Jupiter trine Sun p.9

FnQ Jupiter conjunction Descendant p.10

F Jupiter in 7th house p.11

FoT Jupiter square MC p.11

FnE Jupiter opposition Mars p.12

FqF Jupiter sextile Jupiter p.12

FpC Jupiter trine Mercury p.13

FpD Jupiter trine Venus p.13

FoA Jupiter square Sun p.14

» F Jupiter in 8th house p.14

FpH Jupiter trine Uranus p.15

GpF Saturn trine Jupiter p.15

CoE Mercury square Mars p.16

ApE Sun trine Mars p.17

EpE Mars trine Mars p.17

CnQ Mercury conjunction Descendant p.17

DnC Venus opposition Mercury p.18

EnQ Mars conjunction Descendant p.18

DnQ Venus conjunction Descendant p.19

C Mercury in 11th house p.19

CmC Mercury conjunction Mercury p.19

AmA Sun conjunction Sun p.20

DmE Venus conjunction Mars p.20

A Sun in 1st house p.20

DoA Venus square Sun p.21

C Mercury in 3rd house p.21

EmJ Mars conjunction Pluto p.22

2010Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec



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The most important transits of the year

Saturn conjunction Mars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Saturn conjunction Ascendant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Saturn in 1st house . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

The prevalent transits of each month

January 2011Mercury square Mars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

February 2011Saturn square MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Pluto trine Venus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Sun trine Mars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Mars trine Mars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

March 2011Saturn square MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Jupiter trine Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Jupiter conjunction Descendant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Jupiter in 7th house . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Mercury conjunction Descendant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Venus opposition Mercury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

April 2011Saturn conjunction Ascendant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6


Neptune opposition Mercury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Jupiter square MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Jupiter opposition Mars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Jupiter sextile Jupiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Mars conjunction Descendant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Venus conjunction Descendant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

May 2011Pluto trine Venus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Jupiter sextile Jupiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Venus conjunction Descendant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

June 2011Jupiter trine Mercury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

July 2011Jupiter trine Venus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Jupiter square Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14


Mercury in 11th house . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Mercury conjunction Mercury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Sun conjunction Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

August 2011Saturn conjunction Ascendant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6


Neptune opposition Mercury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Jupiter trine Uranus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15



Sun conjunction Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

September 2011Saturn conjunction Mars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Saturn square MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Jupiter trine Uranus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15



Venus conjunction Mars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

October 2011Jupiter trine Venus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Jupiter square Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14


Saturn trine Jupiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Sun in 1st house . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Venus square Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

November 2011Saturn trine Jupiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Mercury in 3rd house . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

December 2011Pluto trine Venus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Mercury in 3rd house . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Mars conjunction Pluto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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To every thing there is a season ogers will agree upon. However, pointing at aTo every thing there is a season, certain issue is not the same as predicting an event.and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Let's just stay with the above example of the watch:A time to be born, and a time to die; If it shows seven a.m. it may be time to get up, buta time to plant, the watch itself doesn't cause the getting up - youand a time to pluck up that which is planted; can and must decide for yourself what to do.A time to kill, and a time to heal;

a time to break down, and a time to build up; Therefore our analysis doesn't aim at predictingA time to weep, and a time to laugh; future events. The meaning of modern astrology isa time to mourn and a time to dance; to teach people to understand those forces that per-A time to cast away stones, meate not only man and his world, but also eachand a time to gather stones together; and every one of us in a special way. Astrology isn'ta time to embrace, meant to suggest certain decisions to you but ratherand a time to refrain from embracing; to give you the information that can make it easierA time to get, and a time to lose; for you to make the right decisions - wisely suiteda time to keep, and a time to cast away; to each individual situation in which you findA time to rend, and a time to sew; yourself during your life.a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

A time to love, and a time to hate; How to usea time of war, and a time of peace. If you are looking at your "Transits of the Year" Ecclesiastes 3, 1 - 8 for the first time, it is advisable that you read, after

the introduction, only chapter II. There you willfind interpretations of the most important transits

I. INTRODUCTION for this year.

To every thing there is a season, and it probably The other chapters of the "Transits of the Year"isn't a coincidence either that you are reading your should not be read just one after the other. Why?Transits of the Year just now. Just as your watch Unfortunately, the transits to your natal chart - justmay show you whether it's time to get up, to go off like the important events in your life - do not hap-for work or to have a break, the cosmic clock in the pen neatly one after another; on the contrary, theysky is hinting at what is important in your life just usually come as quite a disorderly mess. Oftennow. This clock, however, has got more than ten there are many different forces at work simulta-hands - the planets -, and its scale - your birth neously, which can be of quite a controversial na-chart - isn't too easy to read, either. The Transits ture. Some issues have a long range that extendsof the Year are meant to help you there. over several months or even years, others are much

more shortlived and last only a couple of days - but The Transits of the Year relate to the transits of then again these may be all the more intense. Therethe current planets over all relevant points in your are so many different things happening during onebirth chart. The observation of transits is among year that it would only be confusing if you tried tothe oldest techniques in astrology. The fact that understand and take it in all at once.transits do indeed hint at important tendencies andissues of life is one of the few things that all astrol-

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GmE Saturn conjunction Mars

Therefore we recommend that you peruse your II. THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES"Transits of the Year" according to the motto: "To OF THE YEARevery thing there is a season." It might be a goodidea to choose a certain period which is especially In this chapter you will find interpretations ofinteresting to you, for instance the current or the the most important transits to your natal chart.next month, and to concentrate upon the according They are long ranging, basic issues which willissues. Your "Transits of the Year" offers you a often be relevant to you for several months andrange of comfortable means to such a time-related, sometimes even years.selective approach: On page three you will find anindex of current topics for each month with refer- * Saturn Conjunct Marsence to the respective pages; on page two all tran-sits are depicted in a graphical table, again with End of January 2011 until beginning of Octoberreferences to the according texts. The bars show 2011: This is often a time of enormous frustration,the duration of each transit, the small marks on the when you really feel as if you are beating your headbars indicate exactly when the transiting planet is against a wall. It can also be a time when youcrossing the respective point of your natal chart. accomplish a great deal of hard work. Which itThe same graphical bars appear on each page, but will be depends on how you handle the energy ofonly for the transits described on that page. The this transit. Its basic meaning is "inhibited energy,"appendix will give you a more extensive explan- but it can also be "disciplined energy" if you don'tation of the graphical presentation. try to do too many things over too broad a spec-

trum. While reading about the issues thus selected,please try to bear in mind the main topics of the On the negative side, the energy of this transitwhole year. If you repeat this procedure you will be can produce feelings of intense irritability. Theable to get a good view of the relevant issues of a least little thing seems to set you off, and unfortu-certain period of time. However, you will re- nately you are often confronted with considerablypeatedly be requested to accept quite controversial more than "little things." People or circumstancesthings coming up side by side. It happens often in seem to get in the way of whatever you try to do.life that we have to cope with enormous contra- At work your boss or employer may oppose yourdictions - on the whole as well as with small things. ideas without giving any real reasons. Or he mayAnd probably maturity and wisdom consist mostly saddle you with so much work that you don't havein being able to accept the contradictions and im- time to do anything else.perfections of the human existence.

Sometimes you will get involved in the mostacrimonious ego disputes with others. It may be

- - - tempting to chalk this up to some kind of plotagainst you, but that is probably not the case. It ismore likely that - even with the best of intentions -you put out some energy that is threatening toothers. They respond by trying to stop you. Evenif you don't mean to be threatening, you must tryvery hard not to make people feel threatened. Also





GmE Saturn conjunction Mars

GmQ Saturn conjunction Ascendant

you may be the victim of other people's aggressive ishing up certain tasks in your life and going into aintentions without any obvious stimulus on your five- to eight-year period of relatively quiet prepa-part. ration for a new beginning. You will be cutting

some elements out of your life and working hard to This transit can affect your health. It seems to complete others.coincide with accidents, especially bone injuries,and illnesses such as arthritis and rheumatism. If During this transit you may have less freedom ofyou are subject to such illnesses, take good care of movement than usual because of the pressure of cir-yourself during this transit. cumstances and the need to get things done. Old

tasks that have never been completed must be The problem with this period is that your ener- finished now. At work, you may have to exertgies are being curbed. The energy of Mars wants to more effort in order to get the job done. Your supe-assert itself in every direction, but transiting Saturn riors may give you even more responsibility thansignifies limitations imposed from without. You you would choose to have. This may not be a veryshould take on only projects that are limited in light-hearted time, but it should be quite produc-scope but that require great exertion and concen- tive. But do not start out on a completely new proj-trated effort within that scope. If you concentrate ect, because in a few years you may find that youyour efforts on relatively narrow objectives, you do not have the material or psychological resourcescan make constructive use of this energy. But if to complete it. Finish what is unfinished and sim-you proceed with grandiose and far-reaching plans, plify your life.you will probably encounter the worst effects ofthis transit. Good relationships will not suffer appreciably

during this time, but bad ones will break up com- One other danger should be mentioned. The pletely. You are withdrawing from everything incombination of Mars and Saturn can signify a kind your life that is unnecessary or in the way of yourof cold, cruel anger, which you should avoid pro- development during the next few years. Bad orjecting. If you get angry, bring it out into the open. difficult relationships may be among the elementsDon't act sullen and bitter, even covertly, for that that are discarded.can bring about an equally angry and bitter re-sponse from others. If you don't deal with these Try to avoid building a wall between yourselffeelings within yourself, you may become the vic- and others, for this is a great danger now. Duty,tim of cruelty. responsibility and obligations do not preclude per-

sonally satisfying relationships, even though you* Saturn Conjunct Ascendant may feel that they do. If you cut yourself off from

others unnecessarily, you will become lonely and End of October 2010 until mid-August 2011: depressed. The people who belong in your every-This is one of the most significant transits of your day life are very important for you now, especiallylife. During this time your responsibilities will in- since you are excluding those who do not belong.crease considerably, and you will try to eliminate Often it is good to seek out the company and adviceeverything in your life that is not necessary to ful- of older people, for they have the insight and under-filling them. Therefore your life will become more standing you need.complex and simpler at the same time. You are fin-





GmQ Saturn conjunction Ascendant

» G Saturn in 1st house

Despite the difficulties that will arise, this is a few years, the more successful you will be in theproductive time. Follow through on the tasks that future.need to be done, and get your life in shape for thenext phase of preparation. Since this is a time for looking inward, it will

obviously present difficulties if you have elaborate* Saturn in the First House commitments in the outer world. If those commit-

ments get in the way of investing energy within November 2010 until December 2012: This yourself, you will begin to have trouble with them.transit represents a new beginning of internal You may feel that you just don't have the energy togrowth. The period when Saturn crossed your cope; you may feel withdrawn and tired. If you areAscendant was a time of shearing away those naturally introspective, you may become more so.aspects of your life that no longer had a valid role, a Often people experience significant failures in theirtime when projects were completed. As Saturn work at this time, because the work is distractingcontinues to transit your first house, your re- them from an encounter with themselves.sponsibilities will continue to be heavy, but youraccomplishments may also be great. During this This is an excellent time for any kind oftransit it is not a good idea to start any new, long- psychotherapy, human potential work or conscious-range projects that will take years to complete. Ob- ness-raising. You need to unlearn all of the in-viously you should proceed with anything that has correct and inaccurate ways of thinking aboutto be done in a shorter time span. Don't use this yourself that you have learned from others. Youtransit as an excuse for sitting around and waiting need to know who you are. Then you can properlyfor a more favorable time. lay the foundation for restructuring your inner life.

Now is the time to turn your attention inward.You have just completed a fourteen-year period in - - -which your attention was focused primarily on in-teractions with others, your social life. While youhave built up a very elaborate external world, you III. FURTHER TRANSITS OF THEmay be quite unaware of what is going on inside SLOW MOVING PLANETSyourself. Now is the time to turn inward and re-structure yourself wherever necessary. This re- Hereafter you will find, in chronological order,structuring will take several years, so don't be in a the remaining transits of the slow moving planets.hurry. You have learned a great deal about the The more important ones are marked with a * inworld, now learn about yourself. What do you the headline; also, the according bars denotingreally want and need? What have you learned their respective time spans on top of the pages areabout yourself over the last several years? You a bit stronger than the other ones.have to understand what you are in your own terms,not in other people's terms. As already mentioned in the introduction, this

chapter is not meant to be read all at once. Please Regardless of what type of person you are, this choose a certain time and read about the accord-is a time of introversion and introspection. The ing issues either by looking them up in the indexmore you get in touch with yourself during the next (page three) or by using the graphical table (page





GoT Saturn square MC

« » InC Neptune opposition Mercury

two) which will also refer you to the according flict with other persons or against trying circum-pages. stances will be useful. But if you find that your

heart is not really in the path you have chosen, youmay have to make adjustments and change your

* Saturn Square Midheaven course of action. It is far better to do this now thanseveral years from now, when you may be over-

End of November 2010 until end of September committed to an inappropriate course and discover2011: This is a challenging time in your life. You that you are trapped. Now is the time to change. Itwill have to make many choices about what areas may not be pleasant, but it is possible.of your life to emphasize. Will you work to buildup a new career or continue to build upon a current * Neptune Opposition Mercuryone? Will you work to make your personal life assatisfying as possible? Will you work collectively End of May 2010 until mid-November 2012:with many other people or by yourself? Thinking and communication will be problem areas

in your life for the duration of this transit. You are Often there is an "alienation crisis" with this more subject to confusion at this time than at anytransit, a sudden feeling of being cut off from other, and it is a very dangerous time to make im-everyone else, as if you have spent too much en- portant decisions. Either you misunderstand theergy pursuing purely personal goals. This in turn circumstances that affect your decision, or you dogenerates loneliness and a feeling of being distant not have all the facts. It is also possible that some-from others, even loved ones. Or you may sud- one has deceived you about the facts.denly feel that you no longer have the strength togo on in the direction you have chosen. Fears of In communicating with others, be very carefulyour own inadequacies may distort your perspec- that what you say is clear, and if you don't under-tive. All of this is most likely to happen if you stand what someone else says to you, clarify it tohave neglected personal relationships in your life. yourself. Misunderstanding others is a great dangerYou cannot go on forever without supportive emo- at this time and can lead to most unpleasant sit-tional relationships, and you may have been trying uations.to do so.

You are more than usually subject to strange Sometimes this transit can have the opposite re- ideas now. Be careful not to become obsessed bysult, and you discover that various personal entan- delusions, for you will find it very difficult to tellglements have been interfering with the pursuit of what is a delusion and what is not. The tried andyour valid goals. In this case you will break off true principles that have guided your life are morerelationships and gain the freedom to go your own reliable than newer ones.way. The issue here is the balance between person-al relationships and advancement in life. In business deals or any other buying or selling

negotiations, be extremely careful, for you can On another tack, this transit can test your choice easily be deceived. In difficult combinations suchof goals. You may encounter opposition from as this one, both Mercury and Neptune ruleothers that forces you to examine whether your thievery, and you could be the victim. Make suregoals are really valid for you. If they are, the con- that what you buy is exactly as it is represented,





« » InC Neptune opposition Mercury

» JpD Pluto trine Venus

FpA Jupiter trine Sun

and always be sure to get a guarantee when you you that this relationship was inevitable, and youmake a purchase. If you are selling, be sure to will both find that it is a learning experience of themake some kind of contractual arrangement with best possible kind. You will learn a great dealthe buyer. about the energies within each of you that are at

work in a relationship. You may discover that love Avoid getting involved in any scheme that you is less conscious and that you act much more fromknow to be dishonest. When it comes to deceiving blind compulsion than you realized. But this real-others, luck is not with you; the one who gets hurt ization is the first step toward becoming consciouswill be you. of your feelings.

You may have to contend with strange nervous Your existing relationships will also enter a peri-ailments at this time. These can be either physical od of creative change. Your feelings are strongeror psychological illnesses. Psychological ailments now, and again you will both learn more about theare likely to take the form of peculiar anxieties and way you operate in the relationship.nervousness. Taking vitamins may be helpful indealing with your nerves, but consult your Your creative energies will be aroused and ifphysician first. You must realize that any fears you you are in any way artistic, you will be able to puthave under this transit are probably groundless and deep, feeling energy into your creations as neverhave arisen from your overactive imagination. before. Others will recognize the intensity that has

gone into your work, for which you may very well On the other hand, you could have a real phys- receive considerable recognition.ical problem. This transit can signify nervousweakness or a condition in which the nerves do not Art and love will have one element in commontransmit impulses as they should. If you are having during this transit; that is, the experience of themsevere psychological problems, they may have an will transport you out of the commonplace into theorganic basis. Consult a doctor to find out. extraordinary, for that is what you are seeking. Art

and love should have a considerable impact on yourPluto Trine Venus life now and affect your future for many years to

come. Beginning of January 2011 until end of No-vember 2012: This transit emphasizes the creative Jupiter Trine Sunand romantic aspects of your life. Venus's abilityto bring love and artistic creativity are given great From 16 February 2011 until 8 March 2011:power by the trine from Pluto. This is a very pleasant Sun-Jupiter contact. In fact

it is so pleasant that you may be inclined to sit This transit can bring a new relationship or back, enjoy it and do nothing. However, this isdeepen an old one. A new one that comes at this really a very important time in your life becausetime will be notable for the strength of the feelings you can reach out into new areas of life and haveinvolved. It could hardly be described as casual. new and rewarding experiences. Your creativeThere is a compulsive quality about the energies potential is enormous at this time, and you can verythat drive you and your partner together, but this is easily accomplish a great deal that would benot at all negative. It will merely seem to both of difficult at other times. Your inner energies are





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strong, and you are full of self-confidence and the Jupiter Conjunct Descendantfeeling that you can do anything.

From 8 March 2011 until 27 March 2011: Dur- This transit usually indicates good health and a ing this period you seek to grow in various waysfeeling of well-being, although you may be inclined through your closest contacts with other people.to put on weight if you are not careful. You may You try to create relationships that will further yournot feel inclined toward physical activity, but it life, not in a spirit of selfishness, but in a desire forwould be a good idea to get some exercise. Make a mutual growth. Often at this time a person willparticular effort to be outdoors. Hiking is a very come into your life who offers to help you out inbeneficial activity at this time. some way, usually through a partnership.

If you are inclined to physical activity, In business, for example, this is an extremelyespecially athletics, don't take foolish risks through good time to enter into a partnership or a contractoverconfidence. This is not an accident prone with someone. In your personal life, you will worktransit, in fact it is rather "lucky" for most people. more closely than usual with someone, which willBut it does tend to make you overestimate your en- work out very well for you both. If other in-ergies, and if another influence is operating that dications are compatible, you may meet someonemakes you accident-prone, this transit could have a who will be important to you romantically, but thatbad effect. is not the usual result of this transit.

This is an excellent time for all financial This is also an excellent time to seek out some-matters. You will feel like making your surround- one for counseling, especially a lawyer, but alsoings appear more elegant, and you may spend quite any other kind of counselor. Related to this, in-a lot of money doing so. This is perfectly fine, and cidentally, is that if you have a case in court at thisyou should think positively in all ways, but don't let time, it will work out as you want it to.this concern with material acquisition blind you tosome very real possibilities for inner growth. If you are married, your marriage should work

better than usual now. You and your partner will Travel, either physically or mentally, often ac- be anxious to help each other grow and to furthercompanies this transit. Take this time to broaden each other's interests in all possible ways. You doyour understanding of the world around you. You not want to restrict your spouse or be restricted byhave a strong interest in ideas that are different him in any possible way. Because you understandfrom what you normally know and encounter, and the need for freedom of individual self-expressionyou are much more tolerant of different ways of within your relationship, you will try to find waysliving. Even people's usually irritating traits do not to bring that about. If your marriage is not workingbother you at this time. Also your sense of humor out very well in general, this transit can have eitheris much greater than usual, and you can appreciate of two effects. It can either bring a time of healingthe dance of life in all its glory. in the relationship so that it ceases to be such a

problem, or it can make your desire for freedom sostrong that you break off the relationship altogether.At any rate, the problems themselves will cease.And a marriage that does break up under this transit





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F Jupiter in 7th house

FoT Jupiter square MC

(this only applies to one that is on the rocks) will do dicate a relationship with someone whose back-so relatively amicably. ground is sufficiently different from yours that you

have to expand your views and your understanding* Jupiter in the Seventh House of the world simply to deal with him. Any intimate

relationship at this time will certainly have a con- March 2011 until March 2012: During this peri- sciousness-expanding effect upon you. In otherod your intimate one-to-one encounters with other words, the relationship won't permit you to contin-people can show you aspects of yourself and of the ue in a narrow frame of reference.world around you. By and large this transit favorsthe formation and maintenance of all kinds of part- If you marry under this influence, your partner isnerships, including marriage. Although this transit likely to be a slightly older person who has estab-by itself does not especially indicate marriage, it lished himself in the world. Your respect for thisdoes make a marriage work very well at this time. person is one of the main factors that attracts you.

This is a sign of a person more experienced than During this transit you will encounter people yourself.who can help you out in various ways. You ap-proach all relationships with the idea that you and Jupiter Square Midheaventhe other person should help each other. You arenot inclined to go it alone now, and you would be From 24 March 2011 until 12 April 2011: Dur-well advised not to. You very much need another ing this period you will try to achieve something ofperson's assistance, not because you are a weak in- significance in your work or career. You will notdividual, but because the other person fulfills your find it sufficient to continue as you have, and yourindividuality. ambition will become more powerful than usual.

This can be either good or bad in the long run, This is also a good time to call in a professional depending upon how you go about getting ahead.for any kind of assistance, especially a lawyer, but On the positive side, this transit helps you over-also a doctor or other consultant, as well as person- come your previous limitations, which were causedal counselors. If you have to go to court at this largely by fear and lack of confidence. Now youtime, especially in a civil suit, the outcome should feel capable of greater achievements and willing tobe favorable, although it is important to make sure work for them. This transit usually creates greatthat you have every angle covered. Don't take this optimism and self-confidence, but you must betransit for granted, for you might overlook some careful that it does not become overconfidence.detail that could trip you up. Also don't try to get Your life will not take care of itself if you neglectmore than your due, nor overestimate what you are the important details of daily existence. Do not letto get. That could get you into trouble. As with your seemingly more important present concernsevery other Jupiter transit, this one requires a cause you to neglect these other aspects of yourcertain amount of moderation in order to get the life.most out of it.

But this transit can also signify an inflated ego, a Since Jupiter refers to foreign places and per- state of mind in which you attribute to yourselfsons, this transit could indicate a partnership or powers and talents far beyond your actual abilities.close relationship with a foreigner. Or it could in- In rare and extreme cases, a person may think of





FoT Jupiter square MC

FnE Jupiter opposition Mars

FqF Jupiter sextile Jupiter

himself as godlike. But for most people this is ex- must examine the issue very carefully before youpressed simply as overestimation of one's talents. act. You have a great need to be self-assertive atBe careful not to take on more than you can handle. this time, but be sure to reserve it for a situation inThere is so much positive energy in this transit that which it can be constructive. Avoid acting uponit would be unfortunate to waste it with pride, fool- impulse. It could get you into needless trouble.ish arrogance and overestimation of your capa-bilities. On the other hand, this transit also confers real

courage. The difference between courage and fool- You want to be important now, and it is quite hardiness is simple self-knowledge, which youpossible to attain that goal, but only if you know must have in order to make this transit work outyourself adequately. Dare to do more than you positively. If you are cool and collected in whathave ever done before, but balance your daring you do, this can be a time of considerable triumphwith reason and care. as you overcome obstacles and accomplish deeds

that you usually would feel incapable of. If youJupiter Opposition Mars have to stand up for yourself, you can, and in a way

that makes further dealings with your opponents From 30 March 2011 until 18 April 2011: This constructive rather than destructive. But this willis an extremely exuberant transit, which inclines happen only if you keep your head.you to do everything in a big way. Your energylevel is high, and you are ambitious in everything Jupiter Sextile Jupiterthat you do. You have a great need to expend phys-ical energy, but be careful not to act recklessly. From 26 April 2011 until 5 May 2011: This is aDiscipline and restraint are necessary, no matter time of balance and equilibrium in your life, whenwhat you do. all your affairs seem to run smoothly and without

much effort on your part. It is a time when you can Do not overestimate your abilities, either to relax and take it easy for a while, knowing thatyourself or to others. You are capable of doing your life is in good working order. This is also aquite a bit under this transit, so you don't have to time when growth seems to occur without muchexaggerate. It is especially important not to kid effort -- growth in consciousness, in your profes-yourself about your abilities, however, because you sion, in your social life or wherever you feel thatwill genuinely try to do the impossible and quite personal growth is important.possibly exhaust yourself in the process. For thesame reason, don't take unnecessary chances. The But this is not really a time when you shouldfeeling of omnipotence that this transit confers is just enjoy yourself. You should do that, to be sure,not real, at least not to the extent that you feel it. but you should also be examining your life to see

what needs to be done. It is important to think this Sometimes this transit can signify a conflict with way now because the equilibrium that is character-another in which you try to break away from the istic of this transit enables you to look aboutother's restrictions. It is difficult to say in general yourself with reasonable calm and detachment. Itwhether your estimate of the facts is accurate, that is much harder to achieve a perspective when youis, whether the other person is really demanding too are in the middle of some major and possiblymuch or restricting you too much. Therefore you chaotic change.





FqF Jupiter sextile Jupiter

FpC Jupiter trine Mercury

FpD Jupiter trine Venus

This is a good time to achieve perspective in all and cannot be done. This contributes greatly topossible senses of the word. It is a good time for your effectiveness at this time.education, either formal or informal, for getting intouch with yourself through self-awareness studies, Jupiter Trine Venusor for seeing the larger world through travel.

End of June 2011 until beginning of March Business transactions or negotiations are also 2012: This is one of the most pleasant transits offavored now, and this is a good time to expand your all, in a light and passing way. You feel very light-business, as long as it is within reason. Legal af- hearted and sociable now and want to spend asfairs also usually run quite smoothly. much time as possible with others. This is a good

transit for taking a vacation, attending socialJupiter Trine Mercury gatherings, or participating in other forms of

amusement and fun. It is not conducive to any kind End of May 2011 until end of December 2011: of serious effort, because you are inclined to feelThis is not a time when you should wait for things pleasantly lazy and unenterprising. There is also ato come to you. But you can do quite well with it if very strong self-indulgent streak to this transit. Beyou communicate with people, look for oppor- very careful not to eat or drink too much. Eventunities, especially in business, and look for good with the pleasantness of this transit, you may feelitems to buy or sell. This transit confers the ability bad afterward.to see events clearly and to make plans intelli-gently, which will serve you well in any of these Fortunately you have the ability to make othersmatters. feel good if they are unhappy or depressed, and as a

result, people enjoy being around you at this time. You are able to put yourself across with con- You may have the chance to do favors for othersfidence and warmth, which will make other people that will eventually be returned. And since you feelbelieve you. They will also respect your sincerity generous and giving, you will not mind doing them.and the clarity with which you communicate yourideas. Even if you tell someone something he or Sometimes this transit can signify the beginningshe doesn't want to hear, you can do it so that the of a new love interest, but it is much more likely toother person will feel good about you for saying it. mean a passing, flirtatious encounter. A relation-

ship that does begin under this transit will probably This is an excellent time to take up the study of be quite good for you.a new subject, and the more abstract the better. Butyou also have the ability now to translate abstract In some instances this transit has a way of draw-ideas into practical reality, which can be very ing money or other material resources to you. Butuseful in organizing and planning your activities in don't sit around planning how to spend a suddenany sphere of life. windfall from heaven, as many people do with this

transit. It is a possibility, but only one among many On the psychological level you can expect a and not the most likely.period of optimism and positive thinking, fortu-nately based on reality. You have big ideas, but Actually it is more likely that you will spendyou have the basic sense to understand what can money on objects that you consider beautiful.





FpD Jupiter trine Venus

FoA Jupiter square Sun

» F Jupiter in 8th house

Others may not appreciate your taste at this time, peg or two. Here too, you must know where tohowever, because it tends toward the flashy or stop.gaudy. Be careful that you don't get stuck withsomething that will offend your own taste in a This transit gives you feelings of great con-soberer moment. fidence, which allows you either to go ahead,

knowing precisely what you are doing and what You have a great desire for beauty, however, your limitations are, or to act arrogantly and over-and if your taste is sound you will surround step your bounds. At any rate, this transit tests youryourself with objects that you can enjoy for years self-knowledge, and the more accurately you knowand that will also gain in value. yourself the better it will work out for you.

* Jupiter Square Sun Under certain conditions this transit can triggerconflict with the law or with someone else in a

Beginning of July 2011 until mid-March 2012: court of law. You may or may not lose, but don'tThis can be an excellent transit, but you must watch act the role of outraged honor and dignity. Try toout for some pitfalls that could undo all the find out exactly what the problem is and arrive at abenefits. Basically this transit is a test of your dis- solution that is satisfactory to all.cipline and self-restraint. If you are not a restrainedperson, you will react to this influence by going * Jupiter in the Eighth Houseoverboard in some way, overextending yourself orliving in a fool's paradise where you think nothing July 2011 until December 2012: With Jupiter incan go wrong. Or you might squander a valuable this house, you are likely to benefit from otherresource, only to find on another day that you do people's resources. Consequently this is a goodnot have enough of what you need. Sometimes time to enter a relationship in which you and anoth-there is a feeling that luck will provide everything er person have to pool your resources, such as athat you need without any effort on your part, but business partnership. This is also a good time tothis, too, is a false notion. request a loan from a bank, unless there is another

transit at the same time that negates this reading. In But this transit can also provide a chance for real general, other people are more than usually willinggrowth and expanded opportunities. It is a matter to help you out in some way.of how much control you have over yourself. Youhave to know precisely where you are and what On another level, there will be many powerfulyour real needs are in order to take the most advant- but fortunate changes in your life at this time. Itage of this transit. You also have to know when may not always be obvious, but any sweepingyou can't handle anything more. Knowing when to change that happens now will be for the best andstop is the real trick. will make your life richer and more rewarding in

the long run. It will also give you a much greater Sometimes this transit encourages ego inflation understanding of the psychological patterns thatand excessive pride. There is an arrogant streak to operate in your life. If you have recently beenthe negative expression of Jupiter. Be careful not through a time of psychological stress or are en-to act in an overbearing manner, for you will set countering one now, this transit will help the heal-people in motion who will try to knock you down a ing process within you.





» F Jupiter in 8th house

FpH Jupiter trine Uranus

GpF Saturn trine Jupiter

Sometimes this transit can indicate a time of transit will have this effect only if you are reason-religious and spiritual regeneration, what used to be ably fortunate in such matters anyway. If you arecalled a "conversion experience." Certainly you usually unlucky at gambling, this transit will prob-would derive great benefit from studying occult and ably not affect you positively.mystical literature at this time in your life.

This transit also enables you to grasp new ideasJupiter Trine Uranus quickly. You can learn subjects faster under this

influence than at other times, and you see very An approaching transit, from beginning of Sep- quickly the patterns in anything. On occasion thistember 2011 until beginning of April 2012: This transit can signify a fortunate discovery or in-transit gives you a strong need to express yourself vention.by doing something that is different from your nor-mal routine. You need to experience a new kind of * Saturn Trine Jupiterfreedom in your life and to discover dimensions ofliving that you have not known before. This may Mid-October 2011 until end of June 2012: Thistake the form of a search for inner truth on the is a time of balance and order in your life. Youmetaphysical or philosophical level, or it may take may have to work hard for financial gain, but atthe more external form of a new activity in your least your affairs are in order. Your business orlife. professional life is well organized, and you should

be making steady progress toward your goals. The You are much more receptive to new ideas with gains you make at this time are not strokes of luck,this transit, and you should be a bit careful about they are the solid results of good organization.getting into something solely because it is a nov-elty. However, for the most part this desire for the Your greatest asset at this time is that you cannew is constructive and will probably be quite good see clearly how various parts of your life are work-for you. This is one of the transits that prevent you ing out. You understand the rules, and you arein a positive way from getting into a rut. willing to play by them. Your attitude toward life

is pragmatic and practical. You are more than Sometimes this transit can denote a sudden usually willing to accept a situation as it is whileopportunity or a piece of good luck that seems to working patiently to improve it. You are now in acome completely out of the blue and take you by position to make important choices that will greatlysurprise. Often it is a sudden change or an event affect your future.that gives you a new chance in some way. It couldbe a sudden windfall or promotion or even a sudden Your employers, bosses and other authoritychance encounter that works out to your benefit. If figures can help you out now. At other times thesesuch an event occurs, take advantage of it. This is people may have seemed to be obstacles to yourone of the few times when you shouldn't stop to advancement, but now they are extremely willing toponder carefully before acting. Such a decision help. This is in part because you make it clear thatoften requires split-second action. they will gain by helping you. You are much more

capable now of real give-and-take than you have This is also one of the few transits that can be been at other times. When others see this, they arevery lucky in gambling. But remember that this more willing to work on your team.





GpF Saturn trine Jupiter

CoE Mercury square Mars

Older persons may provide opportunities for real This chapter is also not meant to be read all atinsight into your life. From the perspective of their once. Please choose a certain time span and readage, you can see how to improve your own life and about the according issues either by looking themhelp it grow. up in the index (page three) or by using the graph-

ical table (page two). This is a time to consolidate and buttress variousaspects of your life. Put aside money for the future, Mercury Square Marsinvest or buy life insurance. Make peace with thedifficult aspects of your life or with those people On 26 January 2011: This transit can be quitewho are potential sources of trouble. In the not- difficult. You are inclined to feel touchy and irrita-too-distant future, when Saturn squares or opposes ble and to regard almost any communication fromyour natal Jupiter, it will be difficult to deal with another person as a challenge. And you will makethe loose ends you leave now. You have enough this attitude so clear to people that they may evenforesight now to see this and make the necessary tread lightly around you for fear of setting you off.adjustments. Anyone who crosses you will be told off in no un-

certain terms.

- - - The worst way to handle this influence, but whatyou are most likely to do, is to identify your ownego with what you believe or think. This will make

IV. SELECT TRANSITS OF THE you act as if your very life were threatened, which SWIFT MOVING PLANETS of course it is not. If you have to fight for your

beliefs, this transit can be a help, but don't look for The following presents you with a choice of the a battle or create an issue where none exists.transits of the swift moving planets, again in chro-nological order. The transits of the Sun, Mercury, As with many transits, you may experience thisVenus and Mars are very numerous. However, they one in projected form; that is, you may have to con-are only significant if there is a topical or chrono- tend with another person who is acting touchy orlogical connection with important transits of the defensive. Be careful that you have not been un-slow moving planets. All transits of the swift mov- consciously sending out subtle signals that drawing planets that you will find hereafter fulfill that such persons to you.condition.

This transit can indicate accident-prone behav- After most transits there is a note in small print ior. If you are not careful, there is a real danger ofthat refers you to the according transits of slow accidents through burns, especially to the arms andmoving planets. The transits of the swift moving legs, or while walking or driving. But these willplanets often trigger off a related transit of a slow probably not occur without warning. Mostmoving one. During the days of a current transit of frequently, you will have a feeling of represseda swift moving planet, the issues of a related transit rage, as if some kind of energy inside you is strug-of a slow moving planet can become especially im- gling to break free. If you find that you are actingportant, even if that transit lasts for months or even impulsively for no reason at all, try to avoid drivingyears. and other forms of travel in which you are in con-





CoE Mercury square Mars

EpE Mars trine Mars

CnQ Mercury conjunction Descendant

trol. Also be very careful with hot objects or any- Mars Trine Marsthing sharp. Accidents under this transit are notcaused by "bad luck" but by repressed hostility and On 7 February 2011: This is a good time to takeaggressiveness. Lacking an external expression, the initiative and start a new project. It will go verythey turn inward against you. well, because you will have the insight as well as

the energy to follow it through to the conclusion.This transit is related to Saturn conjunction Mars on p. 5 and can Mars is an ego-oriented planet, and you will befunction as a trigger for it. most strongly motivated toward tasks that bring

credit to you and express you as an individual.Sun Trine Mars

If you are already working on a project, but it On 6 February 2011: Today you will find it easy has become bogged down, now you will be able toto be yourself. However, you should work alone resume your work with greater effectiveness thanand for your own benefit. It is not that you are feel- before. If you have been trying to do something,ing hostile or resentful of others becoming involved but have lacked the right opportunity, this transitin your work, but that you do not want to be should get it moving. Your work won't seem to re-dependent upon others for support or encourage- sist your energies, as so often happens at otherment. times.

Your life is no doubt filled with projects that Greater self-confidence usually accompaniesyou have begun at various times. You may not al- this transit, so if you have to present a project toways be aware of their significance, and you may someone, you will be able to do it much morebe acting quite unconsciously in some ways, but effectively. Also, pushing your own interests willthese projects are important nevertheless. Now is a be much more successful than usual. Everythinggood time to take stock of them and to examine you do now will give you greater self-assurancewhat state they are in. Or if you are not clear about and the extra drive and confidence that you willwhat you are doing, try to find out. What motivates need in the future, when things may not run asyou? What are you trying to accomplish? In the smoothly. Probably the worst way to handle thisnear future you will have confrontations, so the transit is to do nothing, for you will lose an oppor-more you understand about what you are doing, the tunity to prove your own worth to yourself.better.

This transit is related to Saturn conjunction Mars on p. 5 and can

If you must make new beginnings in your life to function as a trigger for it.

adjust imbalances that have developed, this is thetime to do it. Otherwise put most of your energy Mercury Conjunct Descendantinto firming up the activities you are presently in-volved in. Look to your own criteria and needs Mid-March 2011 until mid-April 2011,rather than to other people's and try to make them especially on 16 March 2011: At this time you willwork meaningfully in your life today. seek increased mental stimulation through contacts

with others, probably through either conversationThis transit is related to Saturn conjunction Mars on p. 5 and can or debate. As long as it doesn't get too acrimo-function as a trigger for it. nious, you will enjoy repartee. Also you may seek





CnQ Mercury conjunction Descendant

DnC Venus opposition Mercury

EnQ Mars conjunction Descendant

out other people to learn their views on some The Mercurial side of your personality does notmatter. This is a good transit for consulting any take emotional matters seriously. It likes talk andkind of expert for advice, such as a lawyer, doctor, intellectual exchanges, without giving thought topsychologist or an expert in some branch of busi- any emotional consequences. Be careful of whatness. It is also a good time to negotiate with others you say about friends and loved ones under thisfor contract settlements or business deals. Your transit. Someone may take your casual remarksmind is reasonably clear, and you are attracted to seriously, and you could inadvertently hurt some-people who are similarly inclined. This makes it one. Be careful of this tendency in any discussionspossible for you and another person to make things with loved ones. This is one of the most unemo-very clear between you without leaving a lot of tional of all Venus transits.matters unsettled and unspoken.

This transit is related to Neptune opposition Mercury on p. 8 and can

Communications are good between you and function as a trigger for it.

your spouse or any other close partner. It is a goodtime to get something off your chest that you have Mars Conjunct Descendanthad trouble expressing recently. And others maydo the same with you, so you may be on either the On 18 April 2011: This is the most conflict-giving or the receiving end of important communi- prone of all transits! The point opposite thecations at this time. Ascendant, also called the Descendant, signifies

open enemies and conflicts, among other things. Since other transits to your natal chart are con- Anything you try to do now is likely to encountercurring in the symbolism, this transit can denote stiff opposition from anyone who has any reason tosome legal contest or legal negotiation, at which oppose you. You will have to fight for what youyou could easily fail at this time. want, unless you are very clever at wheeling and

dealing behind the scenes. Ego energies run veryThis transit is related to Saturn conjunction Ascendant on p. 6 and can high in all your direct confrontations with others,function as a trigger for it. and in many cases all you can do is to be prepared

for the confrontations and to release whateverVenus Opposition Mercury tensions there might be. There is a serious conflict

between your need to assert yourself and your need On 27 March 2011: This is a favorable time for for relationships.communication about love and relationships. Itwill not make the communication either good or Even partnerships that usually run quitebad, but it will help to ensure that communication smoothly can be a problem. You may have to con-happens. You will think about and want to discuss tend with a partner or spouse who is trying to domi-your relationships, not only love affairs but also nate you, or you may be the one who wants to dom-friendships and other kinds of relationships. inate. This results in the most intense ego struggle.

It is possible to transmute the energy of this transit This is a good time to confront your partner with into an extremely energetic cooperative effort, butany problems in your relationship. You may be only if both of you are certain that your best inter-able to reduce the tension between you because you ests are being served. Neither of you will want toare calm, rational and detached. play second fiddle to the other.





EnQ Mars conjunction Descendant

DnQ Venus conjunction Descendant

C Mercury in 11th house

CmC Mercury conjunction Mercury

Team sports are particularly recommended served you and to what extent you have attainedbecause they encourage cooperation and use the them. You should also think about whether yourself-assertive and the aggressive energies of this goals are really your own or whether they are intransit. part other people's goals that you have adopted for

yourself. In the latter case, decide whether theseThis transit is related to Saturn conjunction Ascendant on p. 6 and can goals are appropriate for you.function as a trigger for it.

This is the house of group ideals and standardsVenus Conjunct Descendant and also the house of your position in groups gener-

ally. You should examine your attitudes toward On 1 May 2011: This is an extremely favorable these groups. At this time you need and will havetransit for close relationships and one-to-one en- more verbal and intellectual exchanges with friendscounters of any sort. A marriage or love relation- and with other groups that you are associated with.ship should go smoothly today, with both of youshowing a great deal of affection. If there are any Talking over your problems with friends will bedifficulties between you, smooth them out today, especially helpful in reaching an objective view-because neither of you will want to argue. You will point. But keep in mind that talking things overboth be much more interested in making peace. with friends cannot free you from prejudices and

preconceptions that are held by the entire group. On the other hand, this is an excellent time tomake an agreeable impression on someone new. If Mercury Conjunct Mercuryyou have to work within a partnership, where keep-ing the peace is an important factor in your success, End of July 2011 until beginning of Septemberthis is an excellent day. Any persons who are nor- 2011, especially on 28 July 2011, 8 August 2011mally difficult to deal with will be easy to handle and 9 September 2011: This transit is favorable fortoday. all types of mental activity and communication

with others. Your intellect is sharpened, and you This is not a good time to be alone. You are in can clearly formulate and articulate ideas that youthe mood for relating, and the day will not be com- might otherwise have difficulty with, so that othersplete in any way unless you share it. This is a time can easily understand your meaning. Your powerto be aware of how much your completeness of reasoning is also improved, enabling you todepends upon others. follow any complex argument that someone else

presents. Because you are able to see the flaws inThis transit is related to Saturn conjunction Ascendant on p. 6 and can people's reasoning, you are not likely to be taken infunction as a trigger for it. by specious arguments.

Mercury in the Eleventh House At the same time your curiosity is aroused. Youare interested in finding out about unfamiliar facts

Mid-July 2011 until mid-September 2011: Mer- and new ideas. Today you have an opportunity tocury in this transit inclines you to think about your talk to people about matters that are really im-goals and expectations in life. You will examine portant to you, even matters that are usually tooyour ideals to find out exactly how well they have emotionally charged to discuss easily. Mercury on





CmC Mercury conjunction Mercury

AmA Sun conjunction Sun

DmE Venus conjunction Mars

A Sun in 1st house

Mercury provides a greater sense of detachment of your individuality more than anything else. Thisand objectivity, so you can keep your emotional in- is the day to assert yourself anew.volvement in an issue down to a reasonable levelfor discussion. However, under this transit's This transit is related to Jupiter square Sun on p. 14 and can function as a

influence you could simply fritter your time away trigger for it.

in idle chatter. That is why you should make a con-scious effort to communicate about matters that are Venus Conjunct Marsimportant to you. Unless you make the effort, Mer-cury's communication is not necessarily about any- On 29 September 2011: This transit arouses athing significant. strong attraction to and desire for a man. You will

be much more aggressive than usual in going out Your interaction with others will be much more and finding a partner. This transit is often a sign oflively today, and you will have many opportunities physical passion. Under this influence a sexualto get through to other people. After this transit has relationship is very satisfying to both partners.passed, you will realize that you have had manymore contacts than usual and that much has been Even without sex, you will be very happy withsaid. other people. You feel more vivacious and

attractive than usual and may well be the life of theThis transit is related to Neptune opposition Mercury on p. 8 and can party. You will work hard to gain the approval offunction as a trigger for it. others under this transit, so strong is your need for

affection.Sun Conjunct Sun

Artistic activity is also indicated, for the general On 31 July 2011: Happy birthday! Today the significance of this transit is self-expressionSun returns to the position it was in when you were through creativity and love.born.

This transit is related to Saturn conjunction Mars on p. 5 and can

As would seem appropriate with this transit, to- function as a trigger for it.

day is a day of new beginnings. A new year inyour own personal calendar has begun, and the Sun in the First Houseinfluences you feel today will affect the entire yearto come. However, this does not mean that the Beginning of October 2011 until end of Octoberwhole year will be disappointing if today doesn't 2011: At this time of year, you will become morework out exactly as planned. concerned with personal matters and less with the

world at large. This period is self-centered in a You are receiving a new impulse from the en- positive sense in that it is born not of selfishness,ergy center within you, as symbolized by the Sun. but of a real need to look at yourself and find outTherefore any new venture that you start at this what you need for further progress.time will ride the crest of this new energy and willvery likely come to an acceptable conclusion. This transit indicates a time when you can proj-Whatever you do or begin today will bear the stamp ect yourself with more forcefulness than usual. It is

an excellent time for making an impression on





A Sun in 1st house

DoA Venus square Sun

C Mercury in 3rd house

others, but you must be careful because you will There are situations in which peace-making is notnot be especially sensitive to their needs. For this the best resolution. Also, it may arise from yourreason, you may find it difficult to work with others desire to avoid conflict rather than from your beliefduring this transit. If your efforts to work on proj- in peace.ects with others don't seem to get anywhere now,perhaps you should defer them until later. First you Avoid the temptation to overindulge in rich andshould take care of the proper business of this fattening foods, for your body is sensitive to thesetransit, which is to experience yourself in a sub- now. At least you are likely to gain weight, and atjective frame of reference. the worst you could have physical problems such as

indigestion. You have a great need to express yourself now,and it is a valid need. No purpose will be served by This transit is related to Jupiter square Sun on p. 14 and can function as a

denying all your own needs in favor of a misguided trigger for it.

concept of duty. There are times, and this is one ofthem, when your first duty is to yourself, and if you Mercury in the Third Housedon't fulfill that duty, you will be of little use toanyone else. Beginning of November 2011 until mid-January

2012: During this time, you will have many groupVenus Square Sun discussions and conversations with others; you will

meet new people, possibly travel quite a bit and On 15 October 2011: Normally this is a very certainly have more contact with relatives and im-pleasant transit with little difficulty. You seek out mediate neighbors.You feel that you have togood times and pleasurable forms of recreation, and communicate with as many people as possible.you may not feel much like working. In fact, the This is a very good time for all kinds of intellectualonly real flaw in the transit is that it is not con- activities.ducive to self-discipline or labor. You will be moreinterested in your own well-being and in indulging It is not a good time to try to settle down andyourself than in accomplishing great works. Ob- relax. The tempo of events in your environment isviously, this can be either bad or good according to likely to be too fast, and it will be difficult to avoidthe circumstances. getting caught up in it. Nevertheless you should try

sometimes to disconnect yourself from this frantic This transit is usually good for all social inter- pace, because it may get to the point that you areaction and for getting along with people. Love continually distracted and unable to think properly.relationships are favorably affected. The old texts For this reason it is not the best time to try to reachoften describe this transit as leading to scandalous a conclusion on some matter. Wait until the tempoaffairs, but that assumes a rather Victorian sense of slows down so you can look over what you havemorality. learned with some perspective about the whole

process. Use this time to gather information rather You will not be very self-assertive today. If you than to reach conclusions. In dealings with others,find yourself in conflict with someone, you will contract negotiations or business deals, it is wise tocompromise rather than fight. Only be careful not use this period to make everyone's position clearto give up something that is important to you. and to discuss possibilities rather than to reach final





C Mercury in 3rd house

EmJ Mars conjunction Pluto

conclusions. Keep your mind flexible now and be strong energies attract people who have similar en-ready for any new experiences that may come ergies, and before you know it, you may have quitealong. a power struggle on your hands. As forcefully but

benignly as possible, you must convince others thatMars Conjunct Pluto your interests and their interests are interdependent.

Beginning of December 2011 until beginning of Whatever task you take on, you will be able toJune 2012, especially on 14 December 2011, 1 work long and hard to accomplish it. You have theMarch 2012 and 1 June 2012: With this transit you opportunity either to accomplish a great deal or towill be tempted to take over and run whatever is wreak havoc, if you are not conscious of your ownhappening around you. This transit is a strong energies under this transit.stimulus to any kind of ambition, but the danger isthat its energy can be rather violent and disruptive.It represents a ruthless burst of ego energy that doesnot take kindly to limitation. And it is not only that - - -you will try to have power over others, but that youmay also be the victim of someone else's powerplay. In cases of violent assault, this or a similartransit usually occurs in both the victim's and the APPENDIXassailant's chart. But that is not a typical occur-rence with this transit. One indication is notenough to account for an incident of violence, and Legend for the graphical tableyou needn't anticipate it. However, it gives yousome idea of the strength of these energies. You In the graphical table on page two, each transit is

should be warned, though, to avoid dangerous represented by a horizontal bar. The name of the transit

neighborhoods during the few days that this transit appears underneath each bar, along with the page number

is in effect. where you will find the corresponding text.

Positively speaking, this transit is excellent for Important transits are depicted as heavy bars - whether

doing any kind of heavy work, particularly if it in- transits are classified as important depends mainly on the

volves making major changes of any kind what- constellations of your personal natal chart. If you look at

ever. Even if you think you are totally uninterested the calendar scale on the upper or lower edge of the

in power, you will get a great deal of satisfaction table, it will show you exactly when and for how long a

out of having and using power. There is no reason certain transit is in effect; the duration of each transit is

why you shouldn't be able to use this power crea- also given in words at the beginning of the corresponding

tively. Just don't try to kid yourself that you aren't paragraph in the text. The small marks on the bars in-

thinking of your own interests during this transit. dicate when a transit becomes exact, i.e. the exact time

You are, and there is nothing wrong in that unless that a transiting planet crosses the relevant point in your

your interests conflict with everyone else's. natal chart. If you bring a ruler vertically to these marks,

you can read the exact date from the calendar scale.

There is danger now of severe ego conflicts, ofwhich violent assault is an extreme example. Your





Please bear in mind that the duration of transits can in no "Transits of the Year" does not deal with all the transits

way be given exactly. Especially with long-term transits, occurring during a year; rather, the most important ones -

the importance of a certain issue can become noticeable a depending on the respective natal chart - are chosen and

long time beforehand. Transits relating to the ascendant, interpreted. Also, interpretation of certain transits may

midheaven or houses depend strongly on the exactness of vary according to the age of the person in question and

the time of birth. If your time of birth is uncertain by the presence or absence of certain factors in the natal

more than fifteen minutes, you ought to skip the corre- chart; interpretation may also depend on other transits in

sponding paragraphs. operation at the time.

For the technically minded: In determining the start of a Further readingtransit, we use the entry of any planet into an orb of 1° to

3°, depending on the planet and aspect in question; the The "Personal Horoscope Calendar" offers you inter-

transit ends at the exit from an orb of 1° to 1°30 , again pretations for each day of any given year, again using in-

depending on the planet and aspect. Multiple exact tran- dividual transits and the text material written by Robert

sits are considered to be in effect for the whole period Hand. In contrast to the "Transits of the Year", all tran-

between the first entry and last exit. The index on page sits of the swift moving planets and the transits of Chiron

three refers to all transits only under those months in are considered. An included complete ephemeris of the

which they become exact, even if their duration extends respective period may be especially interesting for astrol-

over several months. ogers. A sample copy for one month is also available.

(These new reports may not yet be available at all distrib-

The texts and the computer program utors in countries other than Switzerland).

The text of "Transits of the Year" was written by Robert In order to arrive at your own transit interpretation, you

Hand, one of the world's most famous and renowned may find the following books helpful:

astrological authors. Rob Hand lives on Cape Cod in the

USA; he is especially concerned with the philosophical "Planets in Transit", by Robert Hand. This book provided

and historical dimensions of astrology. Originally the the text basis for "Transits of the Year" and lends itself

text was written to be used in a computer report pub- especially well to studying on your own.

lished by Para Research Inc, later renamed to Astral Re-

search Inc. A slightly extended version of the text has "Transits, The Time Of Your Life", by Betty Lundsted.

been published in the book "Planets in Transit". For use This book discusses only the transits of the slow moving

in "Transits of the Year", the original text was slightly planets and of Mars.

shortened and edited. The introductory and intermittent

paragraphs in italics originate from the Astrodienst team.

The computer program for "Transits of the Year" was

created by Alois Treindl, director of Astrodienst Zürich.

It is written in Prolog and C and uses concepts of expert

systems and artificial intelligence to choose and evaluate

the transits to the individual birth chart.


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