The year 2009 certainly won’t be dull. A handful of planetary shifts and conflicts are sure to rattle the status quo and ultimately bring change to our lives – and the world as well. It will be quite a show to watch it unfold around us. Read more for the specifics…<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Jupiter: New opportunities It’s interesting to note that President-elect Barack Obama was born with Jupiter in Aquarius, which means he’ll be experiencing a “Jupiter return” for the next 11 months. This beneficial influence will undoubtedly help him launch some of the programs he’s helped to create. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n Change of priorities Cosmic Boot strikes again Revolution on the horizon Planetary highlights:<\/p>\n <\/strong>January 5 – Jupiter enters Aquarius:<\/em> Favors humanitarian, social and scientific endeavors. <\/p>\n 11-31 – Mercury Retrograde<\/em>: Miscommunications and paperwork snafus are likely.<\/p>\n February 4 – Mars enters Aquarius: <\/em>Socializing and group activities are energized. <\/p>\n 5-15 – Saturn opposition Uranus: <\/em>Out with the old and in with the new.<\/p>\n March 14 – Mars enters Pisces: <\/em>Spiritual\/sexual connections are energized. <\/p>\n 20 – Sun enters Aries: <\/em>Heralds the Spring Equinox. <\/p>\n April<\/em><\/p>\n <\/strong>4 (thorugh September 11) Pluto retrograde<\/em> – Favors introspection, physical regeneration and reevaluating financial arrangements.<\/p>\n 11 – Retrograde Venus enters Pisces<\/em>: Favors introspection about past relationships. <\/p>\n 22 – Mars enters Aries: <\/em>Accelerates passion and launches new projects. <\/p>\n 24 – Venus enters Aries<\/em>: Love is impulsive and adventurous. <\/p>\n May 16 – Saturn direct<\/em>: Plans and projects move forward.<\/p>\n 28 (through November 4) – Neptune retrograde<\/em>: Favors inner work but creates chaos in the outer world.<\/p>\n 27 (through July 30) – Jupiter conjunct Neptune:<\/em> Favors humanitarian and spiritual endeavors.<\/p>\n 31: Mars enters Taurus<\/em>: Passion is sensual and earthy.<\/p>\n June <\/em><\/p>\n <\/strong>6 – Venus enters Taurus<\/em>: Love is sensual, artsy and practical.<\/p>\n 15 (though October 12) – Jupiter retrograde:<\/em> Expansion stalls temporarily. <\/p>\n 20-21 – Sun enters Cancer: <\/em>Heralds the Summer Solstice.<\/p>\n July<\/em><\/p>\n <\/strong>1 (Decemeber 1) – Uranus retrograde<\/em>: Progress may stop because of changes that need to be made.<\/p>\n 5 – Venus enters Gemini<\/em>: Communications and travel heighten romance. <\/p>\n 11 – Mars enters Gemini<\/em>: Energizes communications and travel.<\/p>\n 31 – Venus enters Cancer<\/em>: Favors family get-togethers and cozy trysts.<\/p>\n August <\/em><\/p>\n <\/strong>25 – Mars enters Cancer<\/em>: Energizes home projects and family activities. <\/p>\n 26 – Venus enters Leo: <\/em>Creativity revs up romance.<\/p>\n September<\/em><\/p>\n <\/strong>6-29 – Mercury retrograde<\/em>: Miscommunications and paperwork snafus are likely.<\/p>\n 15-25 – Saturn opposition Uranus: <\/em>Destruction of the status quo.<\/p>\n 20 – Venus enters Virgo<\/em>: Favors socializing through work and charity projects. <\/p>\n 22 – Sun enters Libra<\/em>: Heralds the Autumnal Equinox.<\/p>\n October 16 – Mars enters Leo<\/em>: Creativity and entertainment heighten passion.<\/p>\n 29 – Saturn enters Libra<\/em>: Restructures policies pertaining to law, relationships and equality.<\/p>\n November <\/em><\/p>\n <\/strong>7 – Venus enters Scorpio<\/em>: Love is stormy, passionate and possessive.<\/p>\n 15 (through February 27, 2010) – Saturn square Pluto<\/em>: Economic\/financial structures are transformed.<\/p>\n December<\/p>\n <\/em><\/strong>1 – Venus enters Sagittarius<\/em>: Love is playful and free.<\/p>\n 2 (through March 10) – Mars retrograde<\/em>: Backtracking over plans and projects is likely.<\/p>\n 21 – Sun enters Capricorn:<\/em> Heralds the Winter Solstice.<\/p>\n 21-29 – Jupiter conjunct Neptune<\/em>: Favors humanitarian and spiritual endeavors.<\/p>\n 25 – Venus enters Capricorn<\/em>: Love needs commitment and grounding.<\/p>\n 26 (through January 15, 2010) – Mercury retrograde<\/em>: Miscommunications and paperwork snafus are likely. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n Cortney Litwin is the co-host of the <\/em>Cosmic Sutra on <\/em>KarmaSolRadio<\/em><\/a>, an online talk show featuring astrology and dream interpretation.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/strong>After strolling through practical Capricorn over the last year, expansive Jupiter will transit through revolutionary Aquarius from January 5, 2009 through mid-January 2010, which will open doors to new opportunities, especially for Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. On a global scale, it will especially benefit humanitarian and scientific endeavors. And expect to see a reawakening of global “oneness” as we attempt to work together for the good of humanity. This altruistic view will be especially strong when Jupiter merges with Neptune from May 27-July 30 and December 21-29. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Saturn, the planet of responsibility and hardship, is also making a major shift as it begins its three-year jaunt through Libra on October 29 (except for a foray back into Virgo from April-July 2010). On a personal level, the focus will be on commitment, compromise and fairness in personal and professional relationships. On a global scale, expect some seismic shifts in legal policies. Some of these policies will pertain to unions, which means the controversy over gay marriage will accelerate. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Speaking of change, the Cosmic Boot will take a swift kick at the economy once again during the Saturn-Uranus opposition from February 5-15 and September 15-25, which will continue the derailment of businesses and financial policies until balance is regained. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Expect more economic earthquakes and social upheavals during the Saturn-Pluto square that takes place from November 15, 2009 through February 27, 2010. On a personal level, it can prompt us to let go of what’s not working in our lives so we can move forward. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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3 – Venus enters Pisces:<\/em> Love is idealistic and romantic. Artistic ventures are favored.<\/p>\n
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<\/strong>2 – Venus enters Aries: <\/em>Love is passionate and fiery. <\/p>\n
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<\/strong>6 (through Aprril 17) – Venus retrograde<\/em>: A relationship issue or former lover may resurface and need attention.<\/p>\n
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<\/strong>6-31 – Mercury retrograde<\/em>: Miscommunications and paperwork snafus are likely.<\/p>\n
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<\/strong>14 – Venus enters Libra<\/em>: Favors romantic trysts, negotiations and artistic endeavors. <\/p>\n