Sun Square Saturn...

enters on July 2 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on July 3 at 10.17am in Kilmore, leaves on July 4.  Sun at 10 degrees and 46 minutes of Cancer, Saturn at 10 degrees and 46 minutes of Libra.

The Sun tends to energies whatever it touches and highlights and acts as a 'trigger' for some of the longer term energies that are around.  In this case, the Sun accentuates Saturn.

Because the aspect between the Sun and Saturn is a square, this suggests tension - but a turning point... sometimes the only way we get motivated enough to do something about a situation is when it annoys us enough to do something about it!  That situation that causes us enough annoyance is likely to be something or someone represented by Saturn in our birth charts (look to see where it is travelling, and also which houses have Capricorn or Aquarius on the cusp to get an idea).

As usual, look to see where this aspect is falling in your birth chart and which houses are ruled by the planets in order to get a feel for what, or who, may need a new attitude or approach.  If you have personal planets and/or points in Cancer and/or Libra then you are likely to feel this energy more than others.

Sun Square Uranus...

starts on June 25 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 26 at 8.13pm in Kilmore, leaves on June 27.  Sun at 4 degrees and 29 minutes of Cancer, Uranus at 4 degrees and 29 minutes of Aries.

As I have mentioned in a lot of my posts, the Sun can act as a trigger for setting off the longer term energies in the sky... and this is what we can expect now as the Sun makes contact with Uranus through this dynamic square.

The square usually represents a period of tension, which then leads to a change because we recognise that something needs to be altered.  In this case it seems that we need to change our ATTITUDE to something: this something is likely to be indicated by the themes and people represented by the Sun and Uranus.

As usual, look to see where this aspect is falling in your birth chart and which houses are ruled by the Sun (one with Leo on the cusp) and Uranus (one with Aquarius on the cusp) in order to get a feel for what or who may be involved.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Aries and/or Cancer then you may feel this aspect more strongly than others.

Mars Square Retrograde Neptune...

starts on June 21 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 22 at 4.44pm in Kilmore, leaves on June 24.  Mars at 00 degrees and 49 minutes of Gemini, retrograde Neptune at 00 degrees and 49 minutes of Pisces.

Fogs and mists are what I think of when I see this combination... because that is what happens when you mix heat (Mars) with water (Neptune)!

Mars is the planet of action, direction and energy and the connection with Neptune - a bit of a contrast to Mars - represents being lost at sea, cloudiness and being blown around on the currents of life, suggests that the relationships and areas of life being affected by this transit will tend to become confused.

Because the square aspect is so powerful, it tends to exaggerate these qualities... the square also suggests a clash or challenge to the way we usually handle situations... in this case a tricky character may make us feel unsure of what we are doing, or perhaps a general lack of energy or sense of purpose may temporarily plague us?

As usual, look at which houses this transit falls in to get a feel for what or who may pose a confusing challenge, and also which houses are ruled by Mars (ones with Aries or Scorpio on the cusp) and Neptune (one with Pisces on the cusp).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Gemini or Pisces you may be especially sensitive to this transit.

Mercury Square Saturn...

starts on June 21 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 22 at 4.42am, leaves on June 22. Mercury at 10 degrees and 30 minutes of Cancer, Saturn at 10 degrees and 30 minutes of Libra.

Mercury is the planet associated with communicating in whatever form gets your message across, and being in Capricorn it seems that communication in general will have more of a serious tone than usual. Saturn usually brings up serious matters that we have to work hard at, but also brings long-lasting rewards for our efforts, so in effect we have a double-whammy 'serious' note to this energy combination.

The connection of these two planets through the square suggests a bit of stress and/or struggle between the two energies, and then a turning point being reached.  It seems that there may be a serious decision or perhaps a communication blockage that needs attention now, as well a change in attitude or understanding (which is likely to be the key to successfully handling this matter).

As usual, look to see where this aspect is falling to get a feel for what or who may be at odds... as well as looking at the houses ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp), and Saturn (ones with Capricorn or Aquarius on the cusp).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Cancer and/or Libra, then you are likely to feel this energy more strongly than others.

Mercury Square Uranus...

starts on June 18 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 19 at 6.11am in Kilmore, leaves on June 19.  Mercury at 4 degrees and 23 minutes of Cancer, Uranus at 4 degrees and 23 minutes of Aries.

Electric shocks' is what comes to mind when I think of this combination!  It seems that the news and insights (Mercury) that comes to us now will challenge (square) and electrify (Uranus) us in some way - most probably through the people and situations represents by these planets in your birth chart.  Both of these planets tend to act and move quickly so whatever is going on is likely to finish just as quickly as it started.

As usual, look to see where this aspect is falling to get an idea of what or who may be involved, and also to which houses are ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp), and Uranus (one with Aquarius on the cusp).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Aries and/or Cancer then you may feel this energy more strongly than others.

Venus square Retrograde Neptune...

starts on June 9 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 10 at 6.24pm in Kilmore, leaves on June 11.  Venus at 00 degrees and 54 minutes of Gemini, retrograde Neptune at 00 degrees and 54 minutes of Pisces.

Venus, the planet associated with enjoyment and pleasure connecting with Neptune can be the best thing in the world, but it can also create problems because we are not viewing certain challenges clearly.  Neptune tends to cloud and confuse whatever it touches, but it can also move us on to new heights: however, the square aspect tends to suggest the first option.

By looking at which houses are involved - ie, which houses Venus and Neptune are travelling through, and also which houses are ruled by these planets (Venus = ones with Taurus or Libra on the cusp, Neptune = house cusp with Pisces on it) you can also get a feel for what or who may be a source of confusion for you.  It may be better that you make a major decision involving these people and areas of your life for another time.

Those of you with personal planets in Gemini and/or Pisces may feel this energy as especially prominent.

Mercury Square Neptune...

starts on June 3 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 3 at 5.05pm in Kilmore, leaves on June 4.  Mercury at 00 degrees and 55 minutes of Gemini, Neptune at 00 degrees and 55 minutes of Pisces.

It seems that the people and areas of life represented by Neptune in our birth charts will be the source of uncertainly, 'fogginess', confusion and/or even deception!

However, the square aspect suggests that a turning point will be reached, so look for this relationship or situation to clear up as this aspect passes.

As usual, look to see where this aspect is falling in your birth chart to get an idea of what or who may need careful handling (sticking to FACTS will help!), and also which houses are ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp) and Neptune (ones with Pisces on the cusp).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Gemini and/or Pisces then you are likely to be more sensitive than others to this transit.

Sun Square Neptune...

starts on May 21 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on May 22 at 5.31pm in Kilmore, leaves on May 23.  Sun at 00 degrees and 53 minutes of Gemini, Neptune at 00 degrees and 53 minutes of Pisces.

Imagine driving through a thick fog and naively thinking that putting your high beam on will help you see more clearly... this is a bit of what this transit may be like: the thick fog is Neptune, and the high beam is the Sun!  It seems that an area of our life or a certain person (Neptune) is the scene for confusion, lack of clarity and/or even deception.  However hard we try to look at it clearly (Sun) it seems that we make it worse by trying too hard!  The square aspect suggests that a turning point is going to be reached though... it seems that the best approach is to stick to facts.

As usual look at which houses the planets are travelling through in order to get a feel for where the 'fog' is (Neptune) and where you may be looking too hard (Sun).  Also look at the houses ruled by Neptune (one with Pisces on the cusp, and the Sun (one with Leo on the cusp).

If you have personal planets/points in Gemini and/or Pisces then you may be especially prone to 'foggy' vision!

Venus Square Retrograde Pluto...

starts on April 26 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on April 27 at 5.21pm in Kilmore, leaves on April 28.  Venus at 7 degrees and 25 minutes of Aries, retrograde Pluto at 7 degrees and 25 minutes of Capricorn.


Venus represents what we value, as well as our relating skills: Pluto represents depth, change and intense emotions: the square represents a challenge, stress, and also a turning point.

By looking at which houses the planets are in you can get a feel for where their energies will be felt: you can also look to see which houses are ruled by them (Venus = Taurus and Libra, Pluto = Scorpio) to get a feel for what or who will be involved.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Aries and/or Capricorn you may feel this more than others.

Mars Square Retrograde Pluto...

starts on April 10 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on April 12 at 6.41am in Kilmore, leaves on April 13. Mars at 7 degrees and 30 minutes of Aries, retrograde Pluto at 7 degrees and 30 minutes of Capricorn.

Looking at this aspect on its own, it suggests a pretty serious clash of energies that will test the way we use power, and also show us just how far others are will to go in using theirs.  It is important to keep your own actions honourable during this time, regardless of what others chose to do, particularly since it may feel as though you are being provoked in certain areas of your life!


It is also important to remember that Mercury is also involved, since it is travelling the same sign as Mars, making communication/thinking more impulsive than usual.  Mercury is also retrograde adding confusion and easy misunderstandings to the mixture, so you can see that it may be best to avoid making quick/harsh judgements until another time!

As is usually the case look to see where this aspect is falling to get an idea for what or who may be at cross-purposes in your life, and where power issues will need to be handled with care.  Also look to see which houses are ruled by Mars (one with Aries on the cusp) and Pluto (one with Scorpio on the cusp).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Aries or Capricorn you may feel this energy more strongly than others.

Sun Square Pluto...

starts on March 27 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on March 28 at 11.12pm in Kilmore, leaves on March 29.  Sun at 7 degrees and 28 minutes of Aries, Pluto at 7 degrees and 28 minutes of Capricorn.

A square aspect usually produces tension and sometimes conflict between the people and/or situations represented by the two planets involved... in this case the Sun and Pluto.  However, this tension can be positive in that helps us identify the root cause of a problem, meaning we can do something about it and reach a turning point in whatever is going on.

Being in cardinal signs, this suggests that there will be physical action taken... although this would depend also on which houses this aspect falls in within your own birth chart.

As usual, look at which houses are ruled by the Sun (one with Leo on the cusp) and Pluto (one with Scorpio on the cusp) to get a feel for what or who may be involved: as well as which houses these planets fall in.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Aries and/or Capricorn then you may be more sensitive than others to this transit.

Mercury Square Pluto...

starts on March 13 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on March 14 at 4.32am in Kilmore, leaves on March 14.  Mercury at 7 degrees and 19 minutes of Aries, Pluto at 7 degrees and 19 minutes of Capricorn.

What an intense combination... it seems that it is time to really question at a deep level our approach or thinking in regards to an intensely emotional person or situation in our lives.

Mercury represents the way we connect and communicate with those around us, and also our attitude in general.  Pluto represents quite a deep and complex energy and is sometimes experienced as fear because of this.  The connection of these two energies through the powerful square suggests a challenge and stress... but also a turning point.

Look at where this aspect is falling in order to get a feel for what or who may need a change in attitude.  Also look at which houses are ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp) and Pluto (one with Scorpio on the cusp).

If you have personal points and/or planets in Aries or Capricorn then you may be especially sensitive to this transit.

Jupiter Square Pluto...

starts on February 21 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on February 26 at 7.40am in Kilmore, leaves on March 3.  Jupiter at 7 degrees and 2 minutes of Aries, Pluto at 7 degrees and 2 minutes of Capricorn.

This is the final square in a series of three that was exact on on July 25, 2010 (Jupiter was then retrograde at 3 degrees and 23 minutes of Aries, and retrograde Pluto was at 3 degrees and 23 minutes of Capricorn); and again on August 3, 2010 - retrograde Jupiter at 3 degrees and 12 minutes of Aries, retrograde Pluto at 3 degrees and 12 minutes of Capricorn.

Read about this aspect here. 

If you have personal planets or points in Aries or Capricorn, then you may be especially sensitive to this energy.

Venus Square Retrograde Saturn...

starts on February 18 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on February 19 at 6.21am in Kilmore, leaves on February 20.  Venus at 16 degrees and 44 minutes of Capricorn, retrograde Saturn at 16 degrees and 44 minutes of Libra.

Retrograde Saturn suggests that we all have loose ends to work on in whatever areas of life are represented by him in your birth chart as he travels along his route.  Venus represents pleasure, fun and enjoyment in general, as well as how we attract these things/people into our lives.

The square aspect between these two planets suggests a period of tension and adjustment: the square usually represents a cross-road being reached in the areas and relationships represented by the symbolism of these planets within your birth chart.  It seems that there needs to be a shift in the way things are done for progress to be made.

In order to get a feel for where these themes are personally important to you look to see which houses the planets are travelling through and also look to see which houses are ruled by Venus (ones with Taurus or Libra on the cusp), and Saturn (ones with Capricorn or Aquarius on the cusp).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Capricorn and/or Libra then you are likely to be more sensitive than others to this transit.

Venus Square Jupiter...

starts on February 6 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on February 7 at 6.39am in Kilmore, leaves o February 8.  Venus at 2 degrees and 55 minutes of Capricorn, Jupiter at 2 degrees and 55 minutes of Aries.

Both Venus and Jupiter are planets known as 'benefics', as in they tend to bring the good things and people into our lives and/or attention.  However, too much of anything or anyone can sometimes NOT be a good thing!

Because the aspect between these two planets is a stressful one, it does suggest that there are areas of our lives where we may be overdoing things, or perhaps people represented by them are taking more than they are giving right now.

As usual, you can look to see where this aspect is falling within your birth chart, and also which houses are ruled by Venus (ones with Taurus or Libra on the cusp) and Jupiter (ones with Sagittarius or Pisces on the cusp).

If you have personal planets or points in Capricorn or Aries, then you are likely to feel this energy more strongly than others.

Venus Square Uranus...

starts on February 2 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on February 2 at 11.47pm in Kilmore, leaves on February 3.  Venus at 28 degrees and 03 minutes of Sagittarius, Uranus at 28 degrees and 03 minutes of Pisces.

Venus, the planet of our values, relationships and pleasure connecting with Uranus by square is sure to put a bit of an unexpected 'electricity' into the people and situations represented by her in your birth chart.  This energy is only around for a couple of days so it probably won't be anything earth-shattering, but just surprising!

Uranus represents the rebel, or things just not going as you think they should... for me it's a bit like trying to kick a football - I never know which direction and how far it will go (especially when it bounces!).

So, by looking at where this transit is happening in your birth chart and which houses are ruled by Venus (ones with Taurus or Libra on the cusp), and Uranus (one with Aquarius on the cusp), you can get a feel for what or who may be bouncing erratically into or out of your life!

Those of you with personal planets and/or points in Sagittarius and/or Pisces may be particularly sensitive to this transit.

Mercury Square Saturn...

starts on January 26 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on January 26 at 8.58am in Kilmore, leaves on January 27.  Mercury at 17 degrees and 13 minutes of Capricorn, Retrograde Saturn at 17 degrees and 13 minutes of Libra.

Mercury is the planet associated with communicating in whatever form gets your message across, and being in Capricorn it seems that communication in general will have more of a serious tone than usual. Saturn usually brings up serious matters that we have to work hard at, but also brings long-lasting rewards for our efforts, so in effect we have a double-whammy 'serious' note to this energy combination.

The connection of these two planets through the square suggests a bit of stress and/or struggle between the two energies, and then a turning point being reached.  It seems that there may be a serious decision or perhaps a communication blockage that needs attention now, as well a change in attitude or understanding (which is likely to be the key to successfully handling this matter).  This may relate back to a person or situation that came into our lives when Mercury and Saturn were last conjunct back in October (8th) 2010.  Read that post here.

As usual, look to see where this aspect is falling to get a feel for what or who may be at odds... as well as looking at the houses ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp), and Saturn (ones with Capricorn or Aquarius on the cusp).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Capricorn and/or Libra, then you are likely to feel this energy more strongly than others.

Mercury Square Jupiter...

starts on January 11 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on January 12 at 7.37am in Kilmore, leaves on January 13.  Mercury at 28 degrees and 8 minutes of Sagittarius, Jupiter at 28 degrees and 8 minutes of Pisces.

Like the Mercury/Uranus square... this is the final in a serious of squares to Jupiter from Mercury.  The first one was on November 26, 2010 and the second one was on December 22, 2010.  Have a look at the original post about this aspect here.


The good news is that situations in general (as symbolised in our individual birth charts) should start to settle down and become more reliable once this aspect has been completed.

Mercury Square Uranus...

starts on January 10 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on January 11 at 11.13am in Kilmore, leaves on January 12.  Mercury at 27 degrees and 13 minutes of Sagittarius, Uranus at 27 degrees and 13 minutes of Pisces.

This is the third and final series of squares to Uranus from Mercury... the last one was on December 21, 2010 and the first one was on November 27, 2010.  This final one suggests that we have a chance to make the final changes to the way we handle the people and themes represented by these squares!  We can also look forward to them settled down after a series of 'electrifying' developments!

Read the original post from the first square in this series here.

As usual, look to see where this aspect is falling to get an idea of what or who may be involved, and also to which houses are ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp), and Uranus (one with Aquarius on the cusp).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Sagittarius and/or Pisces then you may feel this energy more strongly than others. 

Sun Square Saturn...

starts on January 7 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on January 8 at 1am in Kilmore, leaves on January 9.  Sun at 16 degrees and 54 minutes of Capricorn, Saturn at 16 degrees and 54 minutes of Libra.

The Sun tends to energies whatever it touches and highlights and acts as a 'trigger' for some of the longer term energies that are around.  In this case, the Sun accentuates Saturn.

Because the aspect between the Sun and Saturn is a square, this suggests tension - but a turning point... sometimes the only way we get motivated enough to do something about a situation is when it annoys us enough to do something about it!  That situation that causes us enough annoyance is likely to be something or someone represented by Saturn in our birth charts (look to see where it is travelling, and also which houses have Capricorn or Aquarius on the cusp to get an idea).

The square is a waxing one, so we may need a shift in the way we deal with the people and situations involved in order to make progress.

As usual, look to see where this aspect is falling in your birth chart and which houses are ruled by the planets in order to get a feel for what, or who, may need a new attitude or approach.  If you have personal planets and/or points in Libra and/or Capricorn then you are likely to feel this energy more than others.