2009 Horoscopes

Aries March 21 - April 20

Planet of profound change Pluto, enters your work zone early 2009 causing major once-in-a-lifetime shifts in your career. If the rat race has got you down, 2009 will prove to be the year that you slowly move toward finding work that aligns with your personal agenda. The wheels are turning albeit slowly, changes like these take time.

The Saturn/Pluto link through November will herald a period of proverbial itchy feet. Previous hesitation to move onward and upward will be dominated by a determination to move toward long term goals. Most of 2009 is about your career and the slow momentum shift toward something really worthwhile.

Saturn makes his presence felt in your relationship sector from 30 October. This transit is in play until October 2012, bringing about themes of commitment and longevity in all relationships.  Long term relationships come under scrutiny as if to test the level of commitment and connection shared. This can be a testing and rocky period is this reality check is the make or break of love connections.  New relationships can enjoy a mature phase where the connection can evolve to an enduring and lasting partnership, such as marriage.

Venus also adds a sweet touch to relationships for an extended period from 4 February til June 6. A retrograde phase from 6 March to 16 April will put your personal relating style under review, where you put more focus on what it means to be in a relationship. During this backward phase don’t make decisions or plans regarding your relationship future- just sit back, observe and reserve decisions until after 25 April where you will feel an inner clarity about where you want to be.  

Your planetary ruler Mars is in your own sign from 23 April to May 31. Mars is at his happiest here where you will feel an increase of your personal energy, desire and drive. Make the most of these five weeks where you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Seize the day- time waits for no-one!

Taurus April 20 - May 20

2009 proves to be an all- round good year for you. Firstly, Jupiter the planet of expansion and growth enters your work zone for his once every 12 year visit. Many options for new career direction or advancement in your current role unfold themselves to you. Plan to be organised yet spontaneous, making the most of the opportunities that come your way. You have the Midas touch work wise in 2009 and with just a small amount of effort on your behalf big things can happen! In conjunction with Jupiter’s reputation for being beneficial and lucky, he does come with a clause- ‘not all that glitters is gold.’ Use sound judgement when it comes to generosity as sycophants may wish to capitalise on your good luck. Use caution and good judgement regarding those you are willing to put in the extra mile for and those who are out for only their own gain.

Jupiter’s annual retrograde runs from June 15 through to October 12, changes or advancements are unlikely to meet your expectations- consider your options carefully.  Your ruler Venus enters a

Retrograde phase from March 6 to April 17. This is a time to slow down process and review your personal options. Relationships are in focus too as your professional growth phase will change the landscape of your personal life. Be sure to rest and relax a little during this busy phase to ensure you don’t run out of gas!

Work growth also equates to financial growth. Mars in your personal finance and self esteem zone from July 13- August 26 indicates your confidence increases in dealing with money and your personal worth. If appropriate ask for a pay rise, particularly if you have consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty. If self employed, you’ll gain the courage to put the feelers out for self promotion and generate multiple streams of income.

Gemini  May 21 - June 21

2009 begins with Venus boosting your work zone. This is a great time to review your professional approach and the way you promote yourself. Whether this takes shape as a new work wardrobe or a new marketing plan- reworking your professional image from January 4 through to February 4 ensures you begin on the right foot career wise for the year.

Mars also compliments the work vibe with his biennial passage through your career zone from March 16 to April 22. This added enthusiasm and confidence will assist you to plough through work commitments, deadlines and projects. Conflicts are on the agenda too as your new assertive self may ruffle some feathers. You are working towards a career dream, don’t let others rain on your parade.

As usual your ruler makes is trilogy of retrogrades for the year. For 2009 he makes his backward passage through your private sectors encourages you to step outside yourself and review the big picture. Quiet time is important to you during retrograde phases as it’s the cosmos’ way of forcing busy Gemini’s to rest.

Retrograde dates for your diary are January 11- February 2, May 7- 31 and September 7-29. These are the best times to finish incomplete projects and research new ventures. You need to stall signing contracts or making significant purchases until around two weeks after a retrograde, safeguarding any unexpected hiccups. Take time out to reflect and make plans moving forward whist Mercury is backwards and remember those who fail to plan, plan to fail.

Venus’ extended stay in your friendship sector from March 6 to April 17 creates a conundrum for you as the need to relate and be independent comes head to head. Long standing friendships become tested as you negotiate the value of them in your own mind. Connections to social or community groups also come under scrutiny and you may find it best go it on your own. Under the feisty nature of this retrograde anyone or anything  you view as controlling, restricting or always having to compromise your personal needs for may be best to let go of.

Cancer June 22 - July 22

Work and money are big themes for you in 2009. Venus moves into your solar work zone from early February for an extended visit thanks to a backwards trek lasting through to June. Use this energy to rework your public image and realign yourself with career goals. If your current tenure is leaving you less than inspired, Mercury’s retrograde from May 7-31 offers you the chance to rework your current contract or review new work opportunities. Put off any firm decisions or signing contracts until mid June.

Jupiter spends 2009 in your debt sector. The majority of the year is working towards paying off debt or expanding it in the form of investments. The combination of Jupiter and eclipses in your resources zone indicate that working together with someone to reduce debt or pooling resources to invest is high on your cosmic agenda for the year. Jupiter in this section of your solar horoscope also indicates inheritances and legacies. You may be the lucky beneficiary of someone else’s hard work or profits. Your windfall may come in the form of the sale of family heirlooms, property or investment funds. Jupiter’s presence in the 8^th house is often a reminder of the delicate life cycle of which we are all a part of. 2009 will provide a steep learning curve for you and your relationship with money. Although you will be able to gain credit more easily, it is still vital to manage your money sensibly and treat it with the respect it deserves. Start planning your financials from January 11-20 as Mercury helps you revise your goals in this area.

Saturn continues through your communications sector until October. Since September 2007 you have been learning to express yourself with more clarity and maturity than ever before. Your third sector is also about learning- if you have wanted to take on some small courses to improve your skills or if you have wanted to write, teach or learn something new is the time for you! From October, Saturn moves into your family zone where being self focussed becomes more difficult- make the most of where Saturn is now!

Leo July 23 - August 23

Relationships are your biggest area of growth for 2009 thanks to Jupiter’s once every twelve year visit. Personal and professional relationships will demand much of your time and energy as larger than life characters influence you throughout the year. If spoken for, your relationship will receive a renewal of positive energy and single Leo’s will face choices regarding their relationship status. Either way, all Leo’s have the opportunity to bring more life, love and affection into their life and deepening significant relationships in ’09.

Your professional life is up for review while Mercury moves backward from May 7-31. Reassessing your work plans is vital during this time as Mars makes his biennial trek through your career zone immediately after. Decisions made during the retrograde will move forward full steam ahead thanks to the dynamic, assertive and energetic push from Mars. New beginnings are promised, so utilise your natural leadership qualities. Be upfront and outspoken about having your professional needs met.

Mars moves upward through your solar chart, building momentum and energy in all your public and professional pursuits. By October, Mars will be in your sign giving you another energetic boost. Your gung-ho approach will be met with some periodic resistance until June 2010 thanks to retrogrades. Remember that all the action in the world is directionless without some careful planning and consideration of where you wish to go!

Saturn’s presence in your personal esteem and money sector continues until October, pressure you have been experiencing since September of 2007. Self improvement around your habits and attitudes toward spending continue throughout the year. Enlisting the assistance of a good account or financial planner will put you in good stead to build firm financial foundations over the next 29 years. Counselling or a life coaching may help you to adopt new attitudes toward money and your self worth.

Virgo August 24 - September 22

A weight will be lifted from your shoulders come November as Saturn leaves your sign. For the bulk of 2009, stick with routines and a cautious approach. Hard work and responsibility you have been experiencing since September 2007 has put you in good stead to work within your personal limitations, realising your full potential. Challenges and upsets have lead toward greater growth and maturity, building solid foundations around who you really are.

Thanks to Mercury moving backward in your own sign from September 7-29, you may second guess yourself and your confidence may be low. Throw the anchors out into the sea, stop and reflect on where you are in life. Spend October tying up loose ends and finalising projects before Saturn moves out of your sign. Avoid making new commitments or taking on extra responsibility at this time. After a period of ‘time out’ you can move forward into October with a fresh perspective on the world and you place within it.

2009 is a promising year of action and progress as Mars makes an upward journey through your solar chart. Professional advancement is likely from July 13- August 26 where Mars visits your work sector (last visit was February, April and March 2006). Your increased confidence at this time encourages you to initiate new projects and suggest new ideas. This is an opportune time to network and increase your work contacts. This increased level of energy toward your career will be noticed and will impress the right people.

Jupiter in your solar sixth house promises an all round busy year. Your daily routine will be hectic so do your best to plan your time effectively to avoid chasing your tail. A transit such as this calls attention to your health. A busy schedule can cause you to burn the candle at both ends so be sure to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. Pay attention to any medical issues and seek appropriate advice where necessary. Mercury retrogrades are your personal time for rest, relaxation and general time out: dates for your diary are January 11- February 2, May 7- 31 and September 7- 29. These are your ideal periods to slow down.

Libra September 23- October 23

Serious Saturn enters your sign on October 30 for the first time in 29 years! This heralds the beginning of a new phase of increased responsibility where you are faced with problems in which only you can find the solutions to. This is a phase of productivity which extends into 2010 where you lay the foundations for long term goals. You will experience the limits of your personal boundaries where you will tease out the desires and long term goals for the next chapter of your life.

Your ruler Venus enters your sign October 15 to November 8 helping reduce initial stress, concern and overall seriousness Saturn’s presence offers. During this time you can explore your own personal likes and dislikes and explore aspects of your own personality. Indulge in what you enjoy and that reconnects you with who you really are. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want from others, chances are they won’t turn you down. Enjoy this period of overall sweetness where it is all about you before the reality check of Saturn bites.

Venus has an extended stay in your opposite sign for a large chunk of 2009 February 4 – June 6. This puts significant pressure on relationships. You are forced to consider another perspective and take on others point of view. You need relate to others in the way they need not the way you think they need. March and April call for some introspection about love and romance as you may feel on rocky ground due to the push/pull feel of Venus’ retrograde. You will feel a greater sense of clarity and purpose from May.

Energy planet Mars moves through the western hemisphere of your solar chart throughout 2009, reinforcing the theme of relationships. Mars travels through your partnership sector from April 23- May 31 infusing relationships with a fresh spark of energy after the shaky Venus retrograde. During this period any confusion will be replaced with clarity and new beginnings.

Mars reaches your career sector from August 26- October 16. Make your profession your priority during this period, milking the most of this career boost. Your assertive style will be well received by others so don’t be afraid to push buttons in regard to what you wish to achieve work- wise.

Scorpio October 24 - November 22

Your co-ruler Mars makes 2009 a busy year filled with opportunity to improve your relationship with the world around you. Mars enters your work sector from October 17 then takes an extended retrograde phase that continues into 2010. This backward energy from Mars encourages you to deeply delve into your true motivations and explore new professional directions. Energy levels at work are erratic during this phase as unbridled enthusiasm is tempered with ambivalence whilst you consider new possibilities. Your leadership skills and ability to take charge appear lost while you work out which direction to head.

December 20 through to March 2010 will be a time of inner contemplation as not having anything that directly challenges you at work forces you to turn inwards and explore your inner motivations in regard to your career. Clarity will come easily by mid 2010 and you can push forward with decisions with an increased self awareness and confidence.  Saturn’s appearance in your private sector from October 30 will assist you in tapping into the depths of your soul. Seeds sewn at this time will manifest from March onwards as you are able to align your career goals with your new spiritual and authentic path.

Venus takes a holiday in your health sector from March 6- April 17. Pay special attention to the health and wellbeing of your physical body during this phase. You may also find you need to juggle your schedule to meet the needs of others from February 4- May 1. You may have to balance your professional commitments with your personal needs during this phase. Flexibility with a dash of a ‘me first’ attitude will keep everyone happy.

Jupiter makes is presence felt in your home sector for the first time in twelve years throughout 2009. Opportunities to expand your domestic bliss permeate your experience on the home front both physically and emotionally. Home renovations or a long dreamed move are all possible under this transit. Growth may also manifest by another member of the family moving into the home- a child moving back into the nest or a relative on an extended visit from overseas or interstate. 2009 puts your energy in the home, developing stronger connections with your family, roots and ancestry. A deeper and more spiritual connection can be gained by developing bonds with your past, present and future.

Sagittarius November 23 - December 21

Your ruler Jupiter expands your communication and personal expression sector for 2009. Opportunities to study, learn, teach and write beckon as you eagerly explore new ways of thinking. The eternal philosopher, speaker and motivator you are encouraged to take your message out to a wider audience and ‘spread the word.’ Under Jupiter’s mental influence, speak, talk and write as much as possible- you will find your own answers to life’s mysteries by sharing and communicating.

Mars energises your travel and study sector from October 17 giving you the proverbial itchy feet for the desire to explore new horizons on other continents or within your philosophical point of view. Mars has an extended seven month stay and will have a backward passage from December 20 to March 8, 2010. Your opinion of the world and your philosophical stand point is up for review at this time. You may choose a course to study or mentor to assist you through reforming your views. You may find an airline ticket is just the solution needed, revisiting a favourite holiday destination to give you a renewed perspective about your place in the world.

Another underlining factor in the ‘what now’ vibe of 2009 is that from October, Saturn leaves your career sector- not to return for 29 years. Since September 2007 you have stood under the heavy weight of Saturn and reshaped your professional identity. You’ve become an authority figure, you’ve proved yourself. Firm boundaries and professional limits still apply for the first 10 months of the year so don’t lose sight of your professional outcomes in preference for your personal desires just yet. As 2010 draws closer, you will slowly start to feel the shift from the responsibilities of your career and toward the discovery of your personal philosophy and purpose.

Pluto makes a once in a lifetime visit to your money and self worth sector. Your first taste of this powerful energy was through the first half of 2008 where he made a tentative visit. Mars visits your personal money sector for the first five weeks of 2009, encouraging you to deal with your financial situation and setting up long term goals. You will boldly explore new avenues for making and investing your money for your personal security down the track. The money zone of the solar chart also symbolises your personal worth and esteem. Pluto’s long term presence here ensures self defeating thought processes that prevent a positive relationship with money/personal worth are eradicated.

Capricorn December 22 - January 20

Mars begins the year in your own sign, putting energy and focus on you! Throughout the rest of the year he spends travelling the southern end of your chart, making 2009 an exploration of your personal world rather than your professional life. Venus, your personal career planet spends her retrograde phase for 2009 in your home zone, reinforcing this year’s personal journey.

Pluto has now made his home in your sign for the next 17 years. The old you is slowly being replaced by a new emerging self. Personal, emotional and physical changes are written in the sky during the next two decades. This transforming phase of change and growth does come with its personal challenges and hardships. Venturing into uncharted waters is always an unnerving experience, keeping an open mind and embracing change will assist you as you slowly re-emerge with a new identity.

As you explore the personal upheavals Pluto endows, Saturn enters your career zone for 2.5 year tenure. From October 30, Saturn will assist you in restructuring your professional life. New responsibilities and commitments will help you set boundaries and find your limitations in regard to how hard you are prepared to work. You will approach your career with a new found maturity and determination where you will gain the respect of your colleagues. Saturn may also challenge what you really want out of your career- you may find it useful to go back to the drawing board to clarify what you really want. Saturn is putting in place the building blocks for the next 29 years of your professional life. Take your time and carefully plan career decisions.

Venus in your home zone from February 4- June 6 indicates that family will have a big impact on the decisions you make in all aspects of your life during this period. Finding the balance between home/career will be particularly difficult from March 6- April 16 while Venus moves backward. Work from home as much as possible to allow a healthier work/home balance. Venus retrograde also suggests some redecorating- a coat of paint or some new furniture will give a fresh burst of energy to a tired feel around the home. Work on improving your relationships with those you live with- wife, husband, mother, father or flatmate will be of benefit to everybody during the retrograde phase.

Jupiter moves through your money zone in 2009. This once every 12 year transit ensures some extra money fills the coffers. Be sure to save some for a rainy day rather than letting extra cash absorb into your living costs. Your confidence will thrive under Jupiter’s influence so be sure to ‘put yourself out there’ when it comes to standing up for yourself and what you are worth.

Aquarius January 21 - February 17

Expansive Jupiter is in your sign for 2009 (last visit was 1997). Opportunities for growth, expansion and adventure are promised throughout the year. Your need for freedom and space is paramount so you can remain open to the seemingly endless possibilities available to you. Honour this part of the Jupiter experience to avoid feeling restless or edgy- long trips away may be required so you can absorb the magic of its influence. Study and travel are major themes for 2009, explore and discover your original authentic self. If there is a place you have always wanted to go- book a ticket. If a line of study appeals- sign up! Jupiter’s main theme is optimism. To embrace the full thrust of this dynamic year, let go of any self sabotaging or pessimistic attitudes that may prevent you from fully embracing this exciting year!

Mars and Uranus tango through your second house from March 16 til April 22. This electrifying presence will stimulate your cash flow. New avenues of income will come in the nick of time to subsidise any travel or study plans. Thinking outside the square is a key theme regarding your financial situation. The second house also relates to your self worth. Uranus’ presence here since 2003 has enabled you to accept that your differences give you a sense of your true worth and you’ve slowly learned to capitalise on that. Mars brings a needed boost that helps you understand the fine line between financial worth and personal worth and that the relationship between the two is intertwined.

Relationships receive a boost from Venus when she visits your solar seventh from August 27- September 20. Prioritising time you spend with loved ones will be easier as Venus promotes togetherness. Spoil your loved ones with your presence. Work on building and maintaining love and affection.

Serious Saturn moves into your travel sector from October 30, where he’ll remain for 2.5 years. Long term travel plans will be revisited. You will need to make financial considerations in the months leading up to Saturn’s entrance, making the appropriate sacrifices here and there. Anything is possible this year if you include it in your plan. This part of your solar chart is about faith and spirituality so destinations may carry a similar theme. Visit places which will assist you on your personal quest of self discovery.

Pisces February 18- March 20

2009 begins with Venus in your sign, adding a boost of confidence. Paying special attention toward your personal grooming and appearance, your habits and desires put you in good stead for the spiritual path you’ll undertake throughout the year.

Your co-rulers Jupiter and Neptune make a rare alignment in heavens. The period from May 21- July 10 is a powerful time for deepening your spiritual path and developing your intuition. You may feel the desire to escape from the mundane this year as you follow your dreams and where you heart leads. If the desire for something else has been bubbling up inside you such travelling for a year, giving up a corporate role in favour of an alternative path or moving out of the city for a ‘simpler’ life this is the year!

Since 2003 Uranus has been in your sign and remains til 2011. As Mars nudges up to this unpredictable planet from March 16- April 22 your actions may shock those around you. You are simply acting out your desires for freedom and independence. Passions come alive under this celestial influence and certain people may not respond in the positive way you hoped.

Venus visits your money sector for an extra long stay due to a retrograde phase. February 4- June 6 puts attention on how you earn your money, your thoughts, habits, attitudes and behaviours around it.  This backward phase lasting from March 6- April 16 is an opportunity to rework and review how you handle your money and how you view your self worth. The delicate topic of sharing/pooling resources and money will also be a major focus of Venus’ passage.

Relationships continue under Saturn’s focus until October. Dealing with boundaries and reality has been a dominant theme since September 2007. Commitments are intensified as you learn to accept and share responsibility and deal with limitations and boundaries. Long term relationships may hit a wall if you’ve been on rocky ground and the depth of love and commitment may need to be reviewed. Newer romances may slowly build strong foundations that will see them through many years to come. If you have doubts about the loyalty of someone in your life, things may begin to unravel and decisions about the future need to be made. Saturn is enduring and perseveres- any problems worked out slowly and with maturity will stand the test of time.