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2023<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Welcome to the year 2023: A year of great change.\u00a0 Saturn and Jupiter will change signs, but more significantly, Pluto will move into Aquarius.\u00a0 It has been in Capricorn since November 2008.\u00a0 Times quoted are for the U.K.<\/p>\n

If you want to start working with the aspects from now, here is a guide to some of the major astrological events coming up. This calendar is packed with information, so you may want to print it out for your fridge (!)<\/em><\/p>\n

2023 Dates for your Diary if planning ahead:<\/strong><\/p>\n

January<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thu 12th: 20.56 Hrs – Mars Stationary, prior to turning Direct.\u00a0 Energies more straightforward.<\/p>\n

Weds 18th: 13.13 Hrs – Mercury goes Direct [end of Retrograde period].\u00a0 Communications smoother.<\/p>\n

Sun 22nd: 23.01 Hrs – Uranus Stationary, prior to turning Direct \u2013 Change and progress, re-igniting the more positive facets of the element of the unexpected.\u00a0 Enabling progress for the New Age.<\/p>\n

February<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

[No major astrological features]<\/p>\n

March<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tues 7th: 13.35 Hrs – Saturn enters Pisces – Ushering in a period of inward focus until February 2026).<\/p>\n

Mon 20th: 21.24 Hrs – Spring Equinox – Sun enters Aries.\u00a0 The beginning of the Astrological New Year.\u00a0 Day and Night of equal length.<\/p>\n

Thurs 23rd: 12.13 Hrs – Pluto enters Aquarius – Catapults us into a new era, radical changes especially in technology and social media.<\/p>\n

Sat 25th: 11.45 a.m. – Mars enters Cancer – \u2013 <\/strong>An energetic shift from a mental and analytical mode, to that of feeling and protectiveness.<\/p>\n

April<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tue 11th: 22.07 Hrs – Sun conjunct Jupiter – One of the luckiest days of the year.<\/p>\n

Thurs 20th: 04.12 a.m. – New Moon and Solar Eclipse at 29 degrees Aries – Turning point, and a closure in some sense.<\/p>\n

Fri 21st: 8.35 a.m. – Mercury Stationary, prior to turning Retrograde \u2013 Communications more difficult.\u00a0 Retrograde period ends 15 May.<\/p>\n

May<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon 1st:\u00a0 17.11 Hrs – Pluto Stationary, prior to turning Retrograde \u2013 <\/strong>A level of setback, necessitating psychological understanding and awareness of reality.<\/p>\n

Fri 5th: \u00a04.03 a.m. – Venus sextile Jupiter – One of the best days of the year, socially and romantically.<\/p>\n

17.34 Hrs [the same day] – Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio – A turning point, and emotional high tide.<\/p>\n

Mon 15th: 3.17 a.m. – Mercury goes Direct [end of Retrograde period].\u00a0 Communications smoother.<\/p>\n

Tue 16th: 17.20 Hrs – Jupiter enters Taurus – A more abundant mindset and experience, hopefully [not just the rich getting richer].<\/p>\n

Thu 18th: 1.11 a.m. – Jupiter square Pluto [Major Aspect] – Power Play, both personally and globally.<\/p>\n

Sat 20th: 15.31 Hrs – Mars enters Leo – Energetic self-expression, or displays of Power.<\/p>\n

Sun 21st: 3.12 a.m. – Mars opposite Pluto – High clashing energies.\u00a0 Stay out of the fray.<\/p>\n

June<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sun 11th: 9.47 a.m. – Pluto returns temporarily to Capricorn – The theme of bringing down structures and autocratic regimes and authorities returns.<\/p>\n

Sat 17th: 17.29 Hrs – Saturn is Stationary, prior to turning Retrograde \u00a0\u2013 The need to secure foundations, and go over previous ground.\u00a0 Retrograde period ends 4th November.<\/p>\n

Mon 19th: 15.53 Hrs – Jupiter sextile Saturn [Major Aspect] – Balancing extremes, including Optimism and Realism.<\/p>\n

Weds 21st: 14.58 Hrs – Summer Solstice – Sun enters Cancer. The peak of the Light.<\/p>\n

Fri 30th: 21.07 Hrs – Neptune Stationary, prior to turning Retrograde \u2013 Some retrospection on the Spiritual path.\u00a0 Retrograde period ends 6th December..<\/p>\n

July<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sat 1st: 10.26 a.m. – Sun sextile Jupiter – One of the best days of the year, where luck comes more easily.<\/p>\n

Mon 10th: 11.40 a.m. – Mars enters Virgo – A more purposeful,\u00a0 nose-to-the-grindstone shoulder to the wheel application of energy.<\/p>\n

Weds 12th: Mean North Node moves from Taurus to Aries – a fresh karmic tone, with more self-responsibility.<\/p>\n

Mon 17th: True North Node moves from Taurus to Aries – As 12th, with perhaps some fine-tuning or extra sharp nuance.<\/p>\n

Sun 23rd: 1.33 a.m. – Venus Stationary, prior to turning Retrograde – More care and attention needed in relationships.\u00a0 Retrograde period ends 4th September.<\/p>\n

August<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Weds 23rd: Mercury Stationary, prior to turning Retrograde \u00a0\u2013 Communications more difficult.\u00a0 Retrograde period ends 15th September.<\/p>\n

Fri 25th: 00.23 a.m. – Mars trine Pluto – a forceful and energetic day. Use power wisely.<\/p>\n

Sun 27th: 13.20 Hrs – Mars enters Libra – A need for balance, especially between opposing factions.<\/p>\n

Tues 29th: 2.40 a.m. – Uranus Stationary, prior to turning Retrograde – <\/strong>Rebellion, and bids for freedom.\u00a0 Retrograde period ends 27th January 2024.<\/p>\n

September<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mon 4th: 1.20 a.m. – Venus Stationary, prior to turning Direct – Relationships breathe a sigh of relief.<\/p>\n

14.11 Hrs: [the same day] – Jupiter Stationary, prior to turning Retrograde – Revising your Philosophy.\u00a0 Retrograde period ends 31st December.<\/p>\n

Fri 15th: 20.21 Hrs – Mercury Stationary, prior to turning Direct.\u00a0 Communications smoother.<\/p>\n

Sat 23rd:\u00a0 6.50 a.m. – Autumn Equinox \u2013 The Sun enters Libra \u2013 A time of balance.\u00a0 Day and Night of equal length.<\/p>\n

October<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mon 9th: 1.05 a.m. – Mars square Pluto – One of the most difficult aspects in a year.\u00a0 Stay out of the fray.<\/p>\n

Weds 11th: 1.10 a.m. – Pluto Stationary, prior to turning Direct – Psychological journey more straightforward.\u00a0 Comparable to the ascent from the Underworld.<\/p>\n

Thurs 12th: 4.04 a.m. – Mars enters Scorpio – Battle mode; battle lines drawn; prepare to defend the underdog, or provide strength and support.<\/p>\n

Sat 14th: 17.55 Hrs – New Moon and Solar Eclipse at 21 degrees Libra – Turning point, especially in relationships.<\/p>\n

Sun 22nd: 4.32 a.m. – Venus trine Jupiter – The most congenial aspect in a year: social celebrations, romantic engagements.<\/p>\n

Sat\u00a0 28th: 20.24 Hrs – Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse at 5 degrees Taurus.\u00a0\u00a0 A turning point, and emotional high tide.<\/p>\n

November<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sat 4th: 7.04 a.m. – Saturn is Stationary, prior to turning Direct – Less struggle.<\/p>\n

Fri 24th: 10.15 a.m. – Mars enters Sagittarius – A bright, adventurous note.\u00a0 Stays in Sagittarius until 4th January 2024.<\/p>\n

December<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Weds 6th:\u00a0 13.20 Hrs – Neptune Stationary, prior to turning Direct. Spiritual path clearing.<\/p>\n

Weds 13th: 7.08 a.m. – Mercury Stationary, prior to turning Retrograde.\u00a0 \u2013 Communications more difficult.\u00a0 Retrograde period ends 2nd January 2024.<\/p>\n

Fri 22nd: 3.27 a.m. – Winter Solstice. The Sun enters Capricorn.\u00a0 The beginning of the Return of the Light.<\/p>\n

Weds 27th: 15.28 Hrs – Sun trine Jupiter – One of the luckiest aspects of the year.<\/p>\n

Sun 31st: 2.40 a.m. – Jupiter Stationary, prior to turning Direct.\u00a0 An uplifting note to the end of the year.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned!<\/p>\n

Aspects<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Well, here we are, in a New Year.\u00a0 Do you feel any different?\u00a0 Does the New Year have a different vibration, or is the transition of 31st December to 1st January an artificial one?\u00a0 In the second volume of my trilogy (currently four chapters completed now) I examine the Present, in the way I examined the Past in Volume I.\u00a0 So the nature of time is a pre-occupation of mine, these days!<\/p>\n

Early this morning, Venus was conjunct Pluto at 27 degrees Capricorn.\u00a0 It may be a money or relationship issue that preoccupies you.\u00a0 You may feel under a lot of pressure.\u00a0 What is important, is to try to get to the root of the matter in hand.\u00a0 There is much to reflect on about the enormity of changes, and the impact on humanity.\u00a0 You may need to do some soul-searching in order to have a handle on the depth of your feelings.\u00a0 Love and money will take up emotional energy.\u00a0 Within that frame, you may be able to strike the right note with depth and meaning, to have a fulfilled New Year’s Day.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow (Monday 2nd) is a more complex day.\u00a0 On rising we have Mercury Retrograde sextile Neptune, an aspect which we last saw on Christmas Day when Mercury was still Direct.\u00a0\u00a0 This is a time of intense imagination, so it is helpful for creative visualizations for the New Year.\u00a0 This aspect will assist you in refining your mindset and remaining mental clutter from the past year, which has been so difficult for some.\u00a0 Our minds will be able to receive higher guidance more easily today. \u00a0Delicate conversations and channelling will also be made easier.\u00a0 If giving or receiving late gifts, be open to non-material gifts.<\/p>\n

Two more aspects tomorrow reinforce the theme of non-materiality, the first being the Sun trine the North Node, in this case the Universe bearing a karmic gift.\u00a0 This can help your actions and creations to fall in line with, and be in sync with, your own karma and the collective karma.<\/p>\n

The third aspect of the day requires more attention and mindfulness: Sun square Chiron brings up old wounds, for new healing.\u00a0 Perhaps healing modalities were tried in the past with limited success, and now is the time to take a fresh look at what may be required.\u00a0 What needs healing will be uncovered, and the answer may lie in the problem, or deep in the soul.\u00a0 Time for self-mastery.\u00a0 Look after yourselves, physically and mentally!<\/p>\n

Tuesday 3rd sees Venus entering into pastures new, i.e. the sign of Aquarius.\u00a0 It is a chance for her (and you!) to circulate and feel the more extravert side of your persona.\u00a0 You may, for instance, become more involved with a community project.\u00a0 Venus will be in Aquarius until 27th January, so for most of the month the general tone will be more affable.\u00a0 You will feel more connected to people, but not in a clingy way, more in the mode of a higher evolutionary consciousness.<\/p>\n

We can be cheered on Wednesday (4th) by an uplifting Venus\/Jupiter sextile, one of the high spots of the year aspectwise.\u00a0 The day could bring hope and happiness, socially or romantically.\u00a0 Engagements, celebrations and virtual parties could be on the agenda.\u00a0 This sextile combines luck and love.\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\n

In the afternoon of Thursday (5th) there’s a revolutionary Sun\/Uranus trine, a veritable new broom of an aspect!\u00a0 This is a hopeful influence.\u00a0 It may bring an unexpected go ahead to forge on with innovative plans and original creativity. That can include vivid dreams, with informative futuristic information encoded in them.\u00a0 It is an ideal aspect for New Year\u2019s Resolutions and Affirmations for the coming year.\u00a0 You may be in a position to spring a happy surprise on someone.<\/p>\n

Friday (6th) holds the tension of a Full Moon at 16 degrees Cancer, building up through the day until the last hour.\u00a0 This is one of the most emotional full moons of the year…time to watch that weepie movie on TV!\u00a0 The Moon in Cancer opposing the Sun in Capricorn may lead you to reflect on\u00a0 your work-life balance, ahead of the new working year.\u00a0 If interacting with elderly relatives, take a packet of tissues!<\/p>\n

The last aspect of the week occurs around the middle of the day on Saturday (7th).\u00a0 It’s a conjunction between the Sun and Mercury at 17 degrees Capricorn.\u00a0 it is a good day generally to apply your mind with clarity,\u00a0 concentrate and focus,\u00a0 and make important statements.\u00a0 The focus may be on career, your work in the world, and relations with authority.\u00a0 Mentally you may be able to see things clearly from the point of view of the structure of society. That may involve seeing things from a larger perspective than you are accustomed to seeing the issue in hand.<\/p>\n

Here’s wishing you all A Happy and Healthy New Year!<\/p>\n

The week in bullet points:<\/p>\n