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Retrograde planets only affect one if they make contact to planets in ones Natal or Progressed Chart. To check this out, see your favorite astrologer and if you do not have one, I would be honored to do a reading for you. Just call 727-723-0120. Then when you plan your year for important events you will know what to expect.

The economy will vary and improve this year as Jupiter and Saturn make a positive trine.


LUNAR NODES start in 2007 at 18.50 Pisces/Virgo retrograde and complete these signs ending at 0 Pisces/Virgo on December 18. The Nodes then shift on December 19 to the signs of Aquarius/Leo. The Nodes enter at the end of the sign 29.59 Aquarius/Leo and exit at the beginning two years later.
The planets that will be important to watch when the nodes are in Pisces/Virgo are Neptune and Mercury, when in Aquarius/Leo watch the planets Uranus and the Sun.
The eclipses follow the nodes and will be in Pisces/Virgo and Aquarius/Leo.


ECLIPSES 2008
February 7, Solar Eclipse – 17.44 Aquarius
February 21, Lunar Eclipse – 1.53 Virgo-Pisces
August 1, Solar Eclipse – 9.32 Leo
August 16, Lunar Eclipse -24.21 Aquarius/Leo

A Solar Eclipse is when the Sun and Moon are in the same sign.
A Lunar Eclipse is when there is a full Moon and the Moon and Sun are in opposite signs.

Retrograde
All planets retrograde except the Sun & Moon.
One needs to realize that anything done between the dates of, Approaching to Leaving, of a retrograde planet cycle will be reviewed. Realize that the event the retrograde effects will not be over until the retrograde leaves. Do not make any final decisions or start any new projects until the planet goes direct. This is a good time to get caught up with all previously left undone projects.

Approaching means that it is entering the degrees that the retrograde will come back to.
R is retrograde
D is direct
Leaving means that it has passed the degree when it went retrograde.

SATURN ENTERD VIRGO SEPTEMBER 3, 2007 AND STAYS FOR 2 ˝ YEARS TILL 2010
The year starts with Saturn R at 8.25 Virgo


Positive
for those with planets in Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn, Scorpio Negative for Aries, Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Pisces, and some Virgos

Saturn causes delays and blocks what is happening. This can cause strikes. While in Virgo it will affect leaders, industrial, labor relationships, environmental protection as well as the intestinal tracks, appendix, lungs, nervous systems, the military, health and pets. Prescription drugs and medical plans will be of the main interest during these years and checked thoroughly. Health, which Virgo rules is the most important. Natural healing is right up Virgo’s alley. Virgo is the healer, the doctor, the nurse, the therapist, the researcher, and the engineer. We will aid the poor and sick through research and education. We are searching to find truth through testing and analysis in order to draw informed conclusions. Saturn in Virgo is a tough taskmaster.

Saving our planet and its inhabitants from extinction will rank high on the agenda. As we prepare to work our way to the year 2012 what we decide to do for the next 2 ˝ years will be important in order to clean up the ozone layer. Let’s get down to brass tacks and work hard to clean up the environment. We each have a duty to heal ourselves and stay healthy and to heal the planet. Saturn and Virgo do a thorough job.

Saturn in Virgo is in exact trine with Jupiter in Capricorn Jan. 18-23, 2008 and Sept.5-12, 2008. At this time the economy will look good. Jupiter and Saturn, the business planets stay in these signs all year which continues to help the economy. Pluto moves in and out of Capricorn for the year and will give power to transform and eliminate anything that is not of use to our economy. This will make our outgoing president look good.

During a Saturn R it is the time to bring structure to that which is chaotic or to review those things that you know need changing.
SATURN RETROGRADE (includes orb Approaching and Leaving)

September 16, 2007 1.40 Virgo Approaching----------------December 19, 2007 Saturn 8.34 Virgo R
May 3, 2008 Saturn 1.40 Virgo D-------------------------------------------August 8, Saturn 8.34 Leaves
Saturn forges ahead to Dec.30 when it reaches 21.45 Virgo.


MERCURY RETROGRADE (includes orb approaching and leaving)

Make no decisions, sign no contracts. If you do, realize that it may need to be done over. Wait until the planet goes direct for the final decision. Buy no automobiles or make repairs unless it cannot be avoided. Get a guarantee and double check everything. If you move, and want it to be temporary, than it is okay. Travel plans will be affected.

MERCURY RETROGRADE
January 13, Mercury 8.19 Aquarius Approaching-------------January 28, Mercury 23.48 Aquarius R
Feb 19 Mercury 8.19 Aquarius D---------------------------March 10, Mercury 23.48 Aquarius Leaves

May 11, Mercury 12.59 Gemini Approaching-------------------------May 26, Mercury 21.31 Gemini R
June 19, Mercury 12.59 Gemini D-----------------------------------July 4, Mercury 21.31 Cancer Leaves

September 4, Mercury 7.37 Libra Approaching --------------September 24, Mercury 22.49 Libra R
October 15, Mercury 7.37 Libra D---------------------October 31, Mercury 22.49 Libra Leaves

NO VENUS RETROGRADE THIS YEAR

Therefore artistic and financial projects will go well. Anything that involves creativity such as painting, redecorating, or cosmetic surgery is best done when Venus is not retrograde. Relationships and financial decisions also go smoothly.

THE YEAR STARTS WITH MARS RETROGRADE – (Includes orb approaching and leaving)

Mars retrograded in Cancer 11/15/2007 backing up into Gemini in 2008 and finishing the sign of Cancer on May 9, 2008.


September 17, 2007 Mars 24.5 Gemini Approaching------ November 15, 2007 Mars 12.27 Cancer R
January 30, 2008 Mars 24.5 Gemini D------------------------------April 5, 2008 Mars 12.27 Leaves

It starts the year at 29.52 Gemini R completing its cycle through the following sign Cancer. Mars is energy and will affect the signs listed below in 2008. When it is in your sign or you have planets in the sign you have plenty of energy or are agitated about something. If you take a job when Mars is retrograde it will be temporary. If you have an operation during a R Mars there is a possibility that it is not completed and something else will be done to adjust it.

When transiting Mars is in your sign or conjuct a planet it all depends on the aspects that planet is making to other planets as to if it is negative or positive.


MARS IN CANCER RETROGRADES BACK INTO GEMINI
Mars in Gemini
1/1/2008-3/4/2008
Positive for those with planets in Gemini, Libra, Aquarius, Leo, Aries
Negative for Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Pisces, and some Gemini.

Mars in Cancer 9/29/2007-12/31/2007 and 3/5/2008-5/9/2008
Positive for those with planets in Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces
Negative for Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and some Cancer.

Mars in Leo 5/10-7/1
Positive for those with planets in Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius
Negative for Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces and some Leo.

Mars in Virgo 7/2-8/19
Positive for those with planets in Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn
Negative for Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Pisces and some Virgo.

Mars in Libra 8/20-10/4
Positive for those with planets in Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius
Negative for Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces and some Libra.

Mars in Scorpio 10/5-11/16
Positive for those with planets in Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio, Virgo, Capricorn
Negative for Taurus, Gemini, Sagittarius, Leo, Libra, Aquarius, Aries and some Scorpio.

Mars in Sagittarius 11/17-12/27
Positive for those with planets in Aries, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius
Negative for Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces, and some Sagittarius

Mars in Capricorn 12/27/2008-2/4/2009
Positive for those with planets in Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces
Negative for Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Aquarius, Libra, Sagittarius, Aries and some Capricorn

JUPITER - The year begins with Jupiter 3.0 Capricorn

Jupiter in the earth sign of Capricorn will set boundaries. Enlarge or expand slowly and lay a good foundation as you expand.

It is positive for Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces. Also these signs will see a weight gain. Taurus may decide to travel or go back to school. Virgo will be socializing more and if you are planning on having children this may be a good time. Scorpio will also enjoy more education, short trips and communication with siblings. Capricorn, you definitely have to watch your weight. A promotion may be in store for you. Pisces, your expansion will come in increasing your circle of friends and if you are involved with groups of people an opportunity to become president of the group may be available. If you are self employed there is an increase of money.

It is negative for Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius. Negative can be just overdoing. Aries, your expansion will come with your career. A promotion may be in store. You may be given a job that requires a lot more time than you are willing to give. Gemini, watch your spending and clean up old debts. Cancer, if you are looking for a relationship make yourself available. Leo, health matters are important join a gym. Libra, you are going to want to enlarge or beautify the home. Sagittarius, watch in overexpansion when you decide to invest in something. Aquarius, that which is deep inside wants to come out. Being alone and meditation will help you.

Any planets that Jupiter affects in its retrograde from 2/14 -12/2 at 12.32-22.22 Capricorn will bring an increase, enlargement, and abundance. I do not necessarily feel that a Jupiter R is bad, but it does cause one to overdo in matters. It may delay the final outcome but it also should be beneficial. The only way that it may be bad is if there is a disease that is going on. In this case it could make it grow. It could be uncontrollably expanding the planet it conjuncts. Being a planet of travel when Jupiter R over Mercury, or a personal planet such as the Sun, Moon or Ascendant one may continually travel. It is also education of higher knowledge and R could be a time of study that allows one to really understand the subject. Jupiter is also around at the time of a pregnancy as it enlarges the body.


JUPITER RETROGRADE (includes orb approaching and leaving)

February 14, Jupiter 12.32 Sagittarius Approaching--------------------May 9, Jupiter 22.22 Capricorn R
September 8, Jupiter 12.32 Sagittarius D------------------December 2, Jupiter 22.22 Capricorn Leaves

Positive for Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces
Negative for Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius

URANUS - is in Pisces until March 12, 2011

URANUS RETROGRADE (includes orb approaching and leaving)
March 9, Uranus18.44 Pisces Approaching-----------------------------June 26, Uranus 22.39 Pisces R
November 27, Uranus 18.44 D---------------------------to March 13, 2009 Jupiter 22.39 Pisces Leaves
Positive for those with planets in Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces
Negative for Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius, and some Pisces.

Uranus is the planet of spirituality, intuition, magnetism, change, stimulation, restlessness and sudden happenings. Any planet or house cusp that it affects receives this energy. Uranus works unexpectedly and brings surprises. Those born before the 9th of the month have already had their unexpected happening…the 9th may still be involved with it. Those born from the 9th to the 14th will now find that life is unexpectedly exciting. The negative signs will have unexpected changes that may leave them out of balance but when life is too stagnant and you are not growing Uranus always wants to push you forward. Look at the change in your life as an exciting opportunity. If it is too much for you pause and take your time in making the change. Investigate all the pros and cons that are involved before you make a move or decision. Below will tell you where you can expect change.

Aries - Behind the scenes- inner awakening
Taurus - New friends and organizations
Gemini - In your Career
Cancer - Travel, foreign countries, higher education
Leo - Joint finances, investments
Virgo - Relationships, marriage
Libra - Work and health matters
Scorpio - Children
Sagittarius – Home matters
Capricorn - Short trips and education, siblings
Aquarius - Finances-
Pisces – Personal matters

NEPTUNE - is in Aquarius until 2/3/2012
NEPTUNE RETROGRADE (includes orb approaching and leaving)
Positive for those with planets in Aquarius, Gemini, Libra, Aries, Sagittarius
Negative for Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Virgo, Cancer, Capricorn, Pisces and some Aquarius.

Neptune rules our imagination and spiritual beliefs. If positive it can bring fantasies, idealization and inspiration and allow us to create and to be more spiritual with our imagination. The positive approach is meditation and creativity.

If negatively aspecting planets a retrograde can bring confusion, deception or not allow one to hear correctly since we may be day dreaming or idealizing a negative condition or there is something hidden. It can also weaken a condition or make you feel tired. Being the planet that rules medicine and drugs, prescriptions may need to be changed. Anything that helps you to escape such as drinking and drugs needs to come to a halt.


February 4, Neptune 21.28 Aquarius Approaching------------------May 26, Neptune 24.15 Aquarius R
November 2, Neptune 21.28 Aquarius D-------------February 17, 2009 Neptune 24.15 Aquarius Leaves

PLUTO – Starts the year out at 29 Sagittarius and moves into Capricorn on Jan. 27 turns retrograde April 2 and returns to Sagittarius June 15th till November 27. November 28, 2008 Pluto to Capricorn and stays for 16 years. During the time Pluto is 26-28 Sagittarius it is conjunct the Galactic Center and has been and will bring about spiritual transformations. This happens once every 248 years.

While in Sagittarius it is-
Positive for those with planets in Sagittarius, Aries, Leo, Libra, Aquarius giving them power to succeed.
Negative for Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces and some Sagittarians calls for a deep look into the life situation and bring about a transformation. Watch health matters.

While in Capricorn it is-
Positive for those with planets in Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces
Negative for Sagittarians some Capricorns, Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Libra,

Pluto works quietly behind the scenes and many times you do not realize what is happening. It gets to the root of the matter and can destroy in order to rebuild. Pluto is a planet of power, transformation, and regeneration. Once Pluto is finished one can never go back to the way it was, as it has caused a complete change.

PLUTO RETROGRADE (includes orb approaching and leaving)

December 14, 2007 Pluto 28.29 Sagittarius Approaching----------April 2, Pluto 1.8 Capricorn R
September 9, Pluto 28.29 Sagittarius D --------------------December 29, Pluto 1.8 Capricorn Leaves

Astrologer Louise Fimlaid 727-723-0120
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