Saturn Return Can Bite Me

So I got my official solar return report for the year

From ElsaElsa.com:

I'm going to categorize things...

Stuff About My Imaginary/Potential Love Life:

Sun conjunction Venus:
You will have opportunities for romantic relationships. One person (or several!) may court you intensely. You will receive innumerable invitations, and the choice of accepting will be yours. This will not be a year of solitude. If you already have someone in your life, your relationship will be harmonious and you will share many pleasant moments.

Solar Return Moon in Libra:
You will be more emotionally balanced, and you will be softer and warmer with others. You will be more sensitive and dreamy, more romantic and sociable than usual. You will want more contact with people and will step up your social life. During this year, you will want to offer more of yourself to your loved ones and will be rewarded with affection from them in return.
This influence increases your popularity and brings much success in working with the public. Your personal magnetism will be strong and because of it you will attract others to you. You also could develop a greater desire for pleasure and for enjoying life in general.

On the negative side, this influence could make you very dependent. You could rely on the opinions of others too much, limiting your own freedom, especially if their suggestions are contrary to what you desire.
This will be an important year for you personally. If you have plans for marriage or for committing to a serious relationship, you will let it be known. If you are already in a committed relationship, you will have a happy year, but if you are not involved, this could be the year to begin one. This is the result of your emotional inner balance. Concentrate on achieving your own balance and the rest will take care of itself.

Solar Return Asc in or within 3 degrees of natal 7th house:
You will announce an important union during this year. If you have plans for marriage, it would be the right time to tie the knot. On the other hand, you also could get involved with some new business associations.
Your personality will be favored by the public and you will make a very good impression. This will benefit you, if your activities are related to dealing with the public or to politics.

Solar Return 5th house cusp in or within 3 degrees of natal 11th house:
Your social life will be very satisfactory. You will share many amusing and happy moments with your friends. Your popularity will increase and your social circle will expand. You will also develop many new projects and plans for your future. There is the possibility of a friendship turning into romance.

Solar Return 7th cusp Conjunct natal Uranus:
Your spouse or committed partner will arouse your more creative, rebellious, and unconventional side. You will do things that you never had the courage to do before and will feel rather free and uninhibited in the company of others. You will be looking for a less conventional relationship without so many demands placed upon you because you will resent taking orders from others or any type of routine. If you are truly not happy or satisfied with your situation, you will probably want to find a different partner, possibly more than once during the year.

Solar Return llth house cusp in or within 3 degrees of natal 5th house:
Your hopes and desires for finding satisfaction and happiness in your love life will increase. If you are already in a committed relationship, you will find that you will be very compatible. If you do not have a partner at this time, you may have the chance to meet someone through your friends or at a social meeting.
You will be very happy in the company of your friends and will share amusements, pleasures, and sports.
This astrological influence could also transform a friendship into romance.

Venus in 12th house of Solar Return:
Your love life could become very difficult during this year. You could get involved in a secret love relationship that could complicate an already existing relationship. You will be inclined to give more to others than you need to. You must use your compassion wisely and take care not to play the role of martyr or victim. You should use your own judgment and evaluate the condition of your present love life in order to arrive at an satisfactory solution. Be careful not to allow yourself to be unduly affected by feelings of inferiority or by memories of the past that tend to weaken your self respect. If you do, you will have a very difficult year of problems resulting from self blame and dissatisfaction in general. Love could lead you down the wrong path if you don't look at things with a logical, steady mind. It's also important not to waste time getting involved in situations that aren't in your best interest.

Solar Return Venus Conjunct natal Sun:
You will have a strong magnetism and charm during this year and there is the possibility of a romantic meeting with someone. The positive response and demonstrations of affection that you will receive will make you feel very good about yourself. You will be an active participant in any meetings you attend and if you have a position of leadership, you will be accepted and respected by everyone.

Overall, I am very pleased at this. I would not mind a friendship-mance. Or even a secret romance. Okay, so Venus in the 12th is usually a "your cheating heart/secret crush while you're taken" sort of thing, but since I don't have anyone to cheat on, who cares?! At least that way people don't give me shit about it.

That is like, what, seven love predictions? Okay, so 2009 had similar and of course, nothing happened... I really wish I remembered to keep track of this shit over the year and then see if it panned out or not. It is annoying to be immune to such things no matter what anyone says, at times.

Okay, okay, so it's for the best that I remain single, I know that. But I am 50% grumbly about it anyway.

Stuff About My Crappy Job And Crappy Health:

Solar Return MC Capricorn:
This is a very good year for competing in the work place and achieving your objectives. You will be very determined and will show much insistence in sharing your ideas with others. You will feel very ambitious and sure of yourself in your work, and you won't be given to fears or insecurity. However, take care not to move too quickly or hastily because that could bring some opposition from the others you work with.
If you are involved in science, administration, mathematics, or some sort of business enterprise, you will be very successful.

Well....I work in one of those.

You could be offered a position of more authority in your work, one that would give you the opportunity to direct and organize others, thereby leading to a promotion and/or raise. Although everything seems to indicate progress in the business world, you could also be drawn to pursue spiritual studies, making your personal growth more complete.

I'd guess the spiritual studies part pans out more than a promotion. At this point I'd have to jump ship entirely to get any higher up, or become management. To which I say "ugh" on that last one.

In selecting your goals it will be important to distinguish between principal and secondary ones, and choose them accordingly. Organization and constant work are the key words for becoming successful this year. On the other hand, you may be challenged with problems that need to be resolved, opponents who present a challenge to you, or disagreements with bosses or people who are in authority, which could hinder your growth. You are being tested this year to find your courage and trust in yourself. Don't give way to doubts or fears, but be firm and act on your own ideas. Your success this year will be thanks to your perseverance and hard work and not due to luck.

Sun opposition Saturn:
During this year you could experience obstacles that will be difficult to overcome. The duties and responsibilities of your daily life will seem to choke you. On the other hand, you won't be so willing to gratify your every wish. You will be inclined to take things too seriously and to limit yourself unduly. Try to keep your good humor in spite of the problems you may have and maintain a positive and optimistic attitude.,
You will find that other people will interfere in your life and those in authority over you will be difficult. The relationship with your father, or with some paternal figure in your life, could be very disturbing during this time. You could feel isolated and alone, generating inner feelings of bitterness and frustration. The opposition of others won't be easy to deal with and will require much patience and perseverance on your part.

Solar Return Moon in 6th house:
You may become restless and start thinking of making a change in the work you do. You will be looking for a more pleasant work environment, one which is less stressful. If you are presently working in a noisy or negative environment, you will seek something more positive and congenial. Or you might even think about changing the kind of work you do.

Solar Return 6th house cusp in or within 3 degrees of natal 12th house:
Some health problem you have had in the past could reappear. It is advisable to reassess your habits and daily routine, discarding any activities which could affect your health. Pay attention to your diet and to your personal hygiene. This astrological influence could bring on some chronic illness which, if serious, could lead to confinement or limitation of your freedom.
There could be complications in the work place due to the disloyal competition of co-workers or injustices placed on you by your superiors. There also is a possibility of you getting involved in some secret or illegal work.

Solar Return 6th cusp Conjunct natal Pluto:
Deep, hidden, and repressed emotions could bring on disorders in your physical body. You should try to bring these feelings to the surface so that you can work with them. If you don't, you may have problems later on. During this year, you could very well be able to heal any recurring problems, and with proper treatment, bring about a total cure.
This influence could bring such profound and permanent changes in your work environment that it will seem like a different place. You will have more authority but you will tend to be less flexible in your dealings with others.

Saturn in 6th house of Solar Return:
You will be loaded down with work, responsibilities, and limitations this year. You will probably have problems or conflicts with your superiors. If you are dissatisfied with your job or with the compensation you receive, you won't have the incentive to do the work. You will probably feel resentful of the routine, particularly if you work as an employee of someone else. If you are self-employed, you will be concerned over of the amount of responsibility that you must take on. If you decide you want to change jobs during this year, stay calm and don't rock the boat until you have found another better position.

Solar Return Saturn Conjunct natal Uranus:
Although your daily routine and duties will lead you to want to change your life around in a different direction, you will find it difficult to be as spontaneous and creative as you would like to be. You will rebel against the limitations and restrictions that are imposed on you by others. You will long for complete freedom, but it will be difficult to find it during this time.

Neptune in 10th house of Solar Return:
You could have problems in your work place with confusion and deception. You could be discredited or betrayed by people you work with who attack your position or standing in the organization. This could be a year of uncertainty and possible scandal. Achieving your goals and objectives could require a degree of sacrifice and great effort on your part. It is important to be persevering and not allow yourself to get discouraged, in spite of the problems.
This influence gives you a desire for change, but without a definite direction. It is advisable to think carefully before making an important decision. You could begin to doubt the wisdom of continuing in the professional direction you have been going in.
Under this influence, you could also be asking questions about the meaning of life and other spiritual topics.

Solar Return 12th house cusp in or within 3 degrees of natal 6th house:
Be careful not to neglect your work responsibilities this year. You may tend to feel too superior to others around you and expect them to take over your duties. This could result in feelings of envy or enmity in your co-workers.
It is important to pay special attention to your health this year, especially if you have have had serious problems in the past. Illness during this year could require extended rest or hospitalization.

Mars in 12th house of Solar Return:
You should be very cautious during this year because you could be attacked by someone who disagrees with what you believe in. It also could lead to dangerous situations or surprise attacks of some kind. There could also be the possibility of accidents or confinement.
You probably won't be able to channel your energies very easily and could be frustrated in your attempts. Your attempts to take action will be repressed or will manifest in an inappropriate manner. In general, you won't make a good impression on others and can even evoke their enmity. You will be acting primarily from a subconscious level and could therefore react too impulsively or destructively. You need to explore and become aware of bitterness and negative feelings you have brought with you from the past and take steps to heal them.
You would be better off working alone, avoiding too much pressure from your superiors. Social or charitable work could be a positive way of expressing this energy providing you are interested in doing it. You could also get interested in some sort of investigative work, the solving of mysteries or delving into secrets.

Yeah...that's not good...Well, work has been changing and stressful (and now, more drama-y) over the last year any way even BEFORE Uranus officially went into my sixth house...I had to look it up because it sure feels like it's alredy been there for awhile. Uck. Anyway, all of that does sound highly likely.

Stuff In Which I Will Either Gain Or Lose A Lot Of Money:

Solar Return Ascendant Taurus:
Material matters will be very important to you this year. This is a favorable period for increasing your financial position. You may start looking for new ways to increase your income and, if other indications are favorable, you will find the means to do so.

Solar Return 2nd house cusp in or within 3 degrees of natal 8th house:
You will have a great improvement in your finances due to an inheritance or legacy, or through the collaboration of your spouse, partner or business associate. On the other hand, there is danger of certain complications in your own business or of loss of employment. Be cautious and don't neglect your personal finances.

Jupiter in 2nd house of Solar Return:
You will expand your financial possibilities and earn more money during this year. You will be able to achieve your goals and sometimes a little bit more. Your sense of expanding and being more financially powerful will be very strong. On the negative side, this could cause you to spend more than you earn. You should control your purchases or expenses because you could run up an excessive amount of debt without realizing it. You won't want to deprive yourself of anything and you will have trouble knowing how to distinguish between what is real and what is not.
You won't run short of money this year and it would be very profitable for you to include money as one of goals for the year. However, it will be important to be responsible and careful so that you don't find yourself spending excessively in order to exaggerate your status or social position.

Solar Return 8th house cusp in or within 3 degrees of natal 2nd house:
This influence could bring you earnings through inheritances, legacies, donations, legal proceedings, or gifts. However, you should be careful in your regular work assignment because it is possible that you could lose your job now.

Pluto in 8th house of Solar Return:
Some of your old life patterns will come to an end this year and you will experience a transformation and significant changes in your current situation. Deep repressed emotions and impulses will be coming to the surface of your consciousness to be looked at and worked with. You will be dealing with profound, important subjects, such as life and death, or other mysteries of life. Your sexual urges will be stronger than usual.
On the material side, there could be changes due to situations beyond your control. Your financial situation could change suddenly, for better or for worse, especially if you have joint resources with other people. It would not be a good time to apply for credit or to take on any new debts.
Under this astrological influence, you could be the recipient of some type of inheritance or legacy which will change your financial situation.

Okay, this just freaking confuses me. I may gain or lose a lot of money? What? There isn't anyone from me to inherit from (my mom is spending my inheritance and nobody else likes me that much to leave me cash), so the money loss sounds more probable. Feh. But who doesn't have that going on these days.

Brain Things:

Moon opposition Mercury:
Your thinking will be less sure, precise, and positive. This could affect your ability to communicate with others and your ability to concentrate. You also will have frequent changes of mood, which may confuse the people around you. You will be more subjective and less logical.
You may want to make a change of residence or make some changes within your home. Any possible change should be considered and thought out thoroughly, avoiding impulsive or capricious decisions. There could be communication problems within the home which will lead to conflicts and difficulties. Always be clear and precise in what you want and ask for. Your popularity will be up and down as you could sometimes be the target of criticism.
In addition, you will be involved in a variety of projects which do not produce any satisfactory, appreciable results. The failure will be a consequence of the lack of continuity in your ideas and projects. Be alert and use your analytical mind in making your decisions.

In the chart of a woman, it marks a great inner transformation, in which you develop stronger and more aggressive personality traits during this year.

Uranus in 11th house of Solar Return:
You will feel attracted to forming new friendships this year. You will want to learn about different life styles and new and revolutionary ideas. Your desire to participate in group activities will increase, especially if they are discussing or studying new, unconventional topics. You will also be thinking of participating in social or philanthropic activities which aid others who are in need. However, you won't necessarily be willing to accept the rules or conduct that these groups will want you to follow.
You may become dissatisfied with your usual friendships, especially with friends who are very conservative, but will be easily attracted to those new relationships that stimulate your intellect. Your desire for novelty and newness could lead you into new, spontaneous activities and relationships. However, it is important to be flexible and understanding of old friends who don't understand your new position.
Your goals, dreams and expectations will undergo change this year so be prepared for it!

Solar Return Uranus Conjunct natal Mercury:
Your thinking will be very much influenced by the unconventional, freedom-loving people that you meet. This new way of thinking will change your attitude toward life and its purpose. You will become very curious about many things, especially the unusual or forbidden. You will want to communicate and exchange your new ideas with many creative people.

Mercury in 12th house of Solar Return:
You will become more quiet and secretive and will want to keep your life on a more intimate basis. You will privately question your ideas and will keep your opinions to yourself. You could have problems communicating with people because you are shy and distrustful of others. You may begin thinking that what you say will be used against you.

Solar Return Mercury Conjunct natal Mercury:
Your intellectual capacity will increase during this year. You probably will associate with people who have the same interests and will stimulate you to continue studying or to participate in intellectual groups. It will be easy for you to learn and also to relate your knowledge during this period. It will be important not to spend all the time talking about your projects without giving anyone else the opportunity to share.

Well, some of that is good and some of that is not. I like the Uranus/Mercury aspect though (have this natally as well), that sounds awesome.

Foreign Things:

Solar Return 3rd house cusp in or within 3 degrees of natal 9th house:
You probably will study and become more interested in philosophy, religion, politics, or metaphysics. You will be able to easily understand abstract ideas and profound subjects. You will have questions about religion and will search for specific answers to your spiritual questing.
You also could take a trip to a foreign country in pursuit of your studies or maintain correspondence with people who live in another country.

Solar Return 9th house cusp in or within 3 degrees of natal 3rd house:
You probably will take a trip to a foreign country to study or to enlarge your personal knowledge during this period. You will be able to work well with both concrete and abstract thinking, your intuition as well as your reason, and with your philosophical ideas as well as everyday, practical problem solving.

Solar Return MC in or within 3 degrees of natal 3rd house:
You may have to take some short trips relating to your profession, or you may receive certain job proposals by mail or other communication. Your professional growth will be in direct relationship to your intellectual achievement, your conscientious pursuit of your studies, and your relationship with your environment. If you are involved in some type of intellectual work, you will have much success during this year.

I highly doubt I will travel out of the country this year unless I ah, inherit a bunch of money for that. Internet pen palling out of the country may be as far as that goes.

Future Goals:

You could find yourself being more realistic and stubborn than usual.

How can that be even possible? That's my default!

You will be more tenacious and persevering in pursuing your dreams.

Woo hoo!

It is important, however, to not be so obstinate and unwilling to compromise that you cause undue tension and resentment in others. You may find yourself having the desire to acquire beautiful or expensive things to a greater degree than you are used to.

Again, how is that last bit even possible?

This year will bring you in contact with practical people with whom you could possibly form a productive business arrangement.

Yesssss!

But you should be cautious about moving too fast in these ventures as you might find that the results do not meet your expectations.

Oh. :/

If you have artistic inclinations, it will be a positive year for expanding your creative talents. This influence may attract you to begin to study such fields as art, interior decorating and design, or crafts such as pottery, which could ultimately result in material profit.

I wouldn't mind this.

Temper and Injuries:

Sun conjunction Mars:
This is an excellent year to begin new projects, especially those that involve dynamic activity or some risk. You will feel full of vitality and vigor to confront life. You won't enjoy sitting down too much or spending time in one room for a prolonged period and will resist maintaining a daily routine. You will need to find an outlet for your increased dynamic energy. One possibility would be participating in some sport or some work that requires physical effort.
But this influence could also cause you to be more aggressive,, impulsive, and impatient. You will be prone to overreact to the smallest things. It would be wise to be more aware than usual to how you act in situations which trigger off your negative side. This behavior could effect your social relationships and bring about conflicts with people who don't agree with your way of thinking. Your confidence will be strong and you will defend your ideas with great vigor. Try to maintain a certain amount of flexibility. You will be inclined to express yourself most aggressively in the house that is occupied by the Sun this year (described in the previous paragraph).
There also is danger of accidents, falls, blows, burns and cuts. This is due to your inclination to take chances and to act hastily or impulsively.

Solar Return Mars Conjunct natal Sun:
You will react very strongly to any acts of aggression on the part of others. You will find yourself getting involved in tense situations, especially when you are confronted with very aggressive, domineering, or competitive people. However, your personal pride will be very strong and you will be able to take care of yourself when you are attacked or criticized by others.

Uck.

Family Stuff:

The relationship with your mother and with women in general will be very favorable and balanced. You will be able to count on their support for your projects in most cases.

Moon trine Jupiter:
You will feel a sense of well-being and contentment all year. Your emotions will be very positive and you will be optimistic, happy, and generous. As a result you will earn the appreciation of people in general, increase your popularity and receive spontaneous, willing help from others, especially women.
You will have good fortune in the things that you undertake. This will be mainly due to your sincere and positive attitude. This will also spread to the financial area, where you will probably gain more income. In addition, the atmosphere in your home will be very positive and harmonious. Existing differences and disagreements could disappear during this time, and you will find the support and harmony that you need. The relationship with your mother as well as other women in your life will be very positive.

Solar Return Moon Conjunct natal Pluto:>
Your relationship with the public, particularly with women, will arouse powerful feelings in you which will cause you to change and transform in some way. You could react to the emotional demonstrations of other people in a somewhat violent and uncontrolled way. In addition, your relationship with your family, especially with your mother, could provoke increased tension in you.

Solar Return 4th house cusp in or within 3 degrees of natal 10th house:
You will rely on the support of your family to help you achieve the goals you have proposed for this year.

Your work activity will be influenced by and tied, in some way, to your loved ones. You could find yourself following in your parents' footsteps during this year or you may receive favors and credits due to their influence. Your success will be realized later, in the final months of this solar year.

This all just makes me laugh, because while my mom is supportive in some things...she is not so supportive of the major ones that would say, involve my changing jobs and/or moving away. It's not in her best interests to support me on that, you know?

Anyhoo: romance good, job ick, temper ick, brain up and down, family bizarrely happy for me, money--who knows.

2013 Solar Return, via checking the Internet

Original chart post here.

SR ascendant:

In Taurus, domestic issues and finances will be on your mind. This is a year of overall stability. Your approach to life is markedly conservative and practical. You are resistant to making big changes, and you are skeptical of new initiatives. You are generally content to leave things as they are, and you are not inclined to seek out brand new experiences (or people!). Inertia and resistance to making changes may characterize the period. You have the power to attract this year, especially through patience. You may also feel the need to have more beauty in your life, via your surroundings and perhaps with regards to a desire to improve your appearance.

Solar Return Ascendant in Taurus

Material matters will be very important to you this year. This is a favorable period for increasing your financial position. You may start looking for new ways to increase your income and, if other indications are favorable, you will find the means to do so.

You could find yourself being more realistic and stubborn than usual. You will be more tenacious and persevering in pursuing your dreams. It is important, however, to not be so obstinate and unwilling to compromise that you cause undue tension and resentment in others. You may find yourself having the desire to acquire beautiful or expensive things to a greater degree than you are used to.

This year will bring you in contact with practical people with whom you could possibly form a productive business arrangement. But you should be cautious about moving too fast in these ventures as you might find that the results do not meet your expectations.

If you have artistic inclinations, it will be a positive year for expanding your creative talents. This influence may attract you to begin to study such fields as art, interior decorating and design, or crafts such as pottery, which could ultimately result in material profit.

Physically, Taurus rules the throat, the neck, the vocal cords and the thyroid glands. You will be more inclined than usual to have sore throats, colds, or laryngitis. You may be more tempted than usual to over-indulge in rich foods which could cause you to gain unwanted weight. You will find yourself having the desire for comfort and ease rather than wanting to get involved in sports or physical exercise.

During this period you will find yourself wanting more stability in your life. Emotionally you could experience contradictory feelings. You will find yourself encountering Scorpio types of people who could have a strong influence on you. Be careful not to get involved in scenarios which create tension, jealousy or possessiveness in you or those you are dealing with. You should select your friends carefully and try to keep cool and calm when a difficult situation presents itself.

Solar Return Ascendant in natal 7th house

You will announce an important union during this year. If you have plans for marriage, it would be the right time to tie the knot. On the other hand, you also could get involved with some new business associations.
Your personality will be favored by the public and you will make a very good impression. This will benefit you, if your activities are related to dealing with the public or to politics. You also could get involved in some type of litigation or legal suit during this year.

SR Sun aspects:

Solar Return Sun conjunct Solar Return Venus

You will be very sensitive and sociable during this period. Your circle of friends will increase, and you will be much more concerned with enjoying pleasant activities in your daily life. You also will be more concerned with making personal improvements, especially in your looks. You may find yourself getting more interested than normal in acquiring luxuries and bringing comfort into your life, so be careful about overspending. It also increases your personal magnetism, causing others to take special interest in you. You will have opportunities for romantic relationships. One person (or several!) may court you intensely. You will receive innumerable invitations, and the choice of accepting will be yours. This will not be a year of solitude. If you already have someone in your life, your relationship will be harmonious and you will share many pleasant moments. This will be a pleasant year and you will have a good time in spite of any problems that you may have. You will be more agreeable, happy, and creative. If you have artistic inclinations, you will produce a lot during this year. Your need to express yourself will be very strong. This influence will manifest with intensity in the area influenced by the Sun during this year (where the Sun is placed by house).

Solar Return Sun conjunct Solar Return Mars

This is an excellent year to begin new projects, especially those that involve dynamic activity or some risk. You will feel full of vitality and vigor to confront life. You won't enjoy sitting down too much or spending time in one room for a prolonged period and will resist maintaining a daily routine. You will need to find an outlet for your increased dynamic energy. One possibility would be participating in some sport or some work that requires physical effort.

But this influence could also cause you to be more aggressive,, impulsive, and impatient. You will be prone to overreact to the smallest things. It would be wise to be more aware than usual to how you act in situations which trigger off your negative side. This behavior could effect your social relationships and bring about conflicts with people who don't agree with your way of thinking. Your confidence will be strong and you will defend your ideas with great vigor. Try to maintain a certain amount of flexibility. You will be inclined to express yourself most aggressively in the house that is occupied by the Sun this year.

There also is danger of accidents, falls, blows, burns and cuts. This is due to your inclination to take chances and to act hastily or impulsively.

Solar Return Sun opposition or square Solar Return Saturn

During this year you could experience obstacles that will be difficult to overcome. The duties and responsibilities of your daily life will seem to choke you. On the other hand, you won't be so willing to gratify your every wish. You will be inclined to take things too seriously and to limit yourself unduly. Try to keep your good humor in spite of the problems you may have and maintain a positive and optimistic attitude.

You will find that other people will interfere in your life and those in authority over you will be difficult. The relationship with your father, or with some paternal figure in your life, could be very disturbing during this time. You could feel isolated and alone, generating inner feelings of bitterness and frustration. The opposition of others won't be easy to deal with and will require much patience and perseverance on your part.

During this period your physical energy will diminish and you will discover your own weaknesses and faults. It is important to become aware of them and work on overcoming them. Don't expect immediate results from your efforts because under this influence success in any enterprise is delayed, sometimes for a long period of time. Feelings of frustration could discourage you and lead you to abandon your objectives. Your consistency and perseverance is being tested.

Solar Return Sun trine or sextile Solar Return Neptune

During this year you will develop a great deal of idealism. You will have a very keen perception that will allow you to judge people correctly on your first impression and you will be able to sense their reactions in advance. This is a good year for the studies of metaphysical or occult sciences in general. You might think about developing your intuition or powers of perception.

You will actively participate in groups or institutions that help people in need. Your desire to help others will be very strong and will incline you to put your own interests aside during this year. The activities that you undertake in this period will give you much pleasure on the spiritual level. Your approach to God and religion also will be very important. You could get much benefit from prayer or meditation.

As far as relationships are concerned, you are more likely to be looking for a platonic relationship rather a romantic one. It's important for you to be realistic and do your best to see people clearly, with all their faults as well as virtues, in order to guard against being deceived or hurt.

In addition, if you are devoted to music or the art world, you will have many moments of inspiration that will benefit you in your work.

During this period you could benefit considerably from being around water. Every time you become tense or unbalanced, you should go to some place where you can be near water, such as a river, ocean, or lake. If that is not possible, you could take long showers or baths to revive your energy.

Solar Return Sun trine or sextile Solar Return Pluto

During this time you will feel the desire to investigate and study the mysteries of life in depth. You will be interested in the occult and also will bring to the surface memories or impressions of your past that affect your present conduct. It is a year of positive transformation and of freedom. All changes that begin now will enable you to live with more freedom in the future. If you were contemplating some type of therapy, it would be a good time to start and would be very beneficial. You will be attracted to any type of activity that tests your ability and level of energy. You will need to reaffirm and rely on your own strength, and during this year you will be willing to move ahead.

You will express yourself with authority and strength in your relationships with others, causing a strong impact and making a very good impression. Due to the strength of your great inner convictions, you will more easily persuade others to adopt your ideas. Your authority will be notable and you could become a leader in the group that you are affiliated with.

This astrological influence brings concrete action and will solve many aspects of your life. Once you have made a decision, you will be devoted to working toward your goal. You will experience a transformation and renewal of your life in general.

If your Solar Return Sun is in the 12th house, healing, helping others, letting go of individual ego, meditation, and connecting directly with your spiritual reality are part of your focus.

SR moon aspects:

Solar Return Moon in Libra

You are emotionally tied up in relationships, partnerships, and issues of cooperation and collaboration this year. Your power of attraction is stronger than usual. You may be more socially active or do some work with the public. If the Moon is mostly challenged, you may experience some problems in one-to-one relationships that you actively work on in order to restore harmony and balance.

Hard aspects to Mercury point to a general "busy-ness", expressiveness, and mental activity. Travel may be in order. Some form of publicity is likely. This can take the form of being called upon to express yourself. For example, in a year when a woman announced her separation from her husband, she was in the position to explain herself and her situation to those around her. Alternatively, there can be an increased need to express yourself and to discuss your personal life with others. You might find that you are less in touch with your emotions simply because you feel the need to, or are pressed to, define them! There can also be some tendency towards being nervous and restless. Most of the time, there is an outside interest in your activities during this period. More attention to schedules and deadlines is also in order.

Hard aspects to Uranus have the effect of "speeding up" the emotional reactions. You are more willing to take risks this year. Surprises come your way, and you may do things or experience things that you never imagined. This is a year when you can expect the unexpected. You are seeking emotional excitement, whether this is a deliberate or subconscious thing.

Hard aspects to Pluto suggest very intense emotions and a strong will. You may find yourself attempting to resist changes in your routines, or the complete opposite: you have a great need to make changes on the domestic front. Either way, this is a year of breaking of established routines. You may feel that others attempt to manipulate you. Your emotional state is one in which you may feel isolated on an emotional level, and it is a time when you need to gather strength. In some cases, some sort of crisis, separation, loss, or shock occurs, but this is not a given.

SR nodes:

If your solar return North Node is in Scorpio, your path this year likely to take the form of intensely felt intimate emotional experiences which have the potential to transform your life in the areas indicated by the North Node’s house placement. You lessons will develop your abilities to trust your instincts, keep secrets while penetrating to the essence of matters. Inheritance, mutual resources, other people’s money as well as mystical or psychic experiences could become a part of your journey. When your North Node is in Scorpio, your South Node is in Taurus. Your love of gentle creativity and familiar routines will be challenged by Scorpio’s passion. Money matters may raise your possessive tendencies. When you master the lessons indicated by your North Node in Scorpio, you create spiritual transformation through Earthly cathartic experience.

Ripping off some of the text here:

Sun Aspects Mars

        Mars symbolizes the energy necessary for successful accomplishments. When Mars aspects the Sun, it is a good time to work on a project that requires a great deal of energy to complete. Success can come in the form of personal or professional achievement, or with defense. Relationships tend to be competitive, and you need to balance self-centered drives with the needs of others. Learning to deal with aggression, conflict, and anger in an effective rather than detrimental way can enable the individual to handle negative situations positively. Less spiritual themes involve destructive or self-destructive urges. Prolonged anger creates blockages which waste energy in a cycle of negative emotions that have no real purpose or goal. It is better to direct efforts into positive endeavors.

Venus Aspects Pluto

        Pluto-Venus contacts show intense emotional involvements and complicated financial situations. New relationships can be especially compelling, and like the moth to the flame, you are drawn to particular individuals without understanding why. Unconscious forces play a major role in this type of relationship. Eventually you may discover that you have met the perfect mate, but in the beginning, the perceived loss of control and diminished rationality is disconcerting. Regardless of what you think or plan, you end up reacting to situations in a spontaneous and revealing manner. Your usual psychological defenses don't seem to work, while all your unconscious complexes are laid bare for the world to see; consequently, a persistent sense of vulnerability becomes coupled with your growing need for intimacy.

        In both new and old relationships, Pluto-Venus aspects can indicate considerable emotional growth, but not without a good understanding of the unconscious urges and psychological games that are impediments to intimacy. Awareness of these intimacy barriers is crucial to the Plutonian process, while learning to deal effectively with these influences affects the success of the relationship. Obviously, this is a good time for counseling of any kind.

        Situational barriers include involvement with married, gay or bisexual partners, those living in a different locality, or those who realistically cannot be fully present or involved for one reason or another. These factors represent preexisting impediments to intimacy that were probably known or suspected before the relationship even began.

        Psychological impediments to intimacy are those unconscious complexes which distort reality and destroy trust. These include, but are not limited to, possessiveness, obsessive thinking, sexual preferences, compulsive behaviors and controlling attitudes. Potential or existing partners can exhibit a new or troubling flaw (which may or may not be serious). For example, a very extravagant young lady was totally in love with her boyfriend, but troubled by his lack of wealth. She wanted him to meet her material expectations by earning more money; consequently, she sought to motivate (control and manipulate) his behavior.

        Power can be an issue in both intimate and casual relationships. Individuals who learn to trust, compromise, and share power see their relationships deepen and strengthen. Accommodating the emotional needs of others breeds increased understanding. Those who are unable to reach compromises become locked in power struggles, and feel powerless to control their own destiny. They view their fates as dependent on the whims of others and resort to controlling behaviors as the only solution. Within this struggle, manipulative techniques are the main weapons; sex and money become the main issues.

        Financially, Pluto-Venus aspects indicate strong financial changes or complex monetary arrangements. Salary changes are common and may be the result of a career move, relocation, leave without pay, cutback in hours, or retirement. Ambition can cause your salary to rise dramatically, especially if your earnings are based on commissions or profit-sharing. Those who are self-employed experience fluctuations in earnings. Relationship problems may directly affect your ability to concentrate and work, or your financial status may depend on the resources of others. Struggles over money are not uncommon. A college-bound student sought to manipulate her grandfather into paying for her education, while a married couple traded money for sex.

        The emphasis here is on personal power in relationships and power over your own financial situation. By gaining insight into your behavior and the behavior of others, you can master both areas of concern.

April 2013 monthly forecast from Bob Marks

Bob Marks:

(Not a permalink, so I'm reposting for remembering later)

April 10 –  There will be a New Moon in Aries. Action is key for the next two weeks. Take care of all those projects you were dreaming about when the Sun was in Pisces last month. Now is the time to actually do something. Watch out for arguments though. Tempers can run hot.

April 25 –  There will be a Full Moon in Scorpio and a Lunar Eclipse. This Full Moon aspects Mars (temper) and Saturn (dissatisfaction and jealousy). Arguments now will cause grudges that can last a long time. A positive way to deal with this Full Moon is to clean up and throw things out.

April 1 – Sun sextiles Jupiter. Jupiter optimism is active today. Start a major project or talk to an important person. The worst thing today is that you might feel so good that you don’t push forward.

April 6 – Venus conjunct Mars. This is a good for romance, but you can have a great time even if you are not with a special someone. Enjoy.

April 12 – Pluto goes retrograde. This is a good day to clean up and eliminate all sorts of junk from your life.

April 13 – Mercury goes to Aries. The planet of thought and communication is in the sign of action. Make that call. Send those texts and e-mails. Take that trip. Communicate, communicate, communicate!

April 15 – Venus goes to Taurus. Watch your waistline. Venus in Taurus can activate your sweet tooth. This aspect can also make you want to spend money on luxury items – be careful – think before you buy.

April 17 – Sun conjunct Mars. Plenty of energy around today. Do something with it. Keep busy. Take care of those tasks you have been putting off. If Mars doesn’t get enough action, it gets bored and starts arguments. That would be a waste of perfectly good energy. Get moving.

April 18 – Venus sextile Neptune. If you are an artist, this aspect will inspire you. For the rest of us, this combination is good for romance and romantic thoughts.

April 19 – Sun goes to Taurus. Happy birthday Taurus! For everyone, the next four weeks is a time to focus on material needs and physical enjoyments. Also be careful of overspending and over eating – Taurus is the sign of consumption.

April 20 – Mercury conjunct Uranus. This gives wild ideas. Give them a listen because some of them might be brilliant. Also on April 20th,  Mars goes to Taurus. This will last until May 30. It may take longer to start projects, but once you start, you will stand a better chance of finishing them. Arguments started now may take a long time to cool down.

April 21 – Mercury squares Pluto. Don’t get obsessed (Pluto) with a thought (Mercury). Be extra careful what you say. Words can have a sting today.

April 22 – Venus opposes Saturn. You could be torn now between doing work that you know has to be done (Saturn) and having a good time (Venus). Do a little of each. Work first, and then give yourself a little reward. Saturn (depression) can lead to an increased desire for sweets (Venus) so watch your diet today. If you are with a special someone, stick to the quiet pleasures. This is not a good day for a first date. You can use this aspect to plan (Saturn) a good time for April 24.

April 23 – Mercury sextiles Jupiter. A good day for any sort of study or communication.

April 24 – Venus Trines Pluto. This aspect can intensify romantic
 relationships. Let the feelings flow. It is also a good time for financial dealings. Also on April 24th, Sun sextiles Neptune. This is good for imagination. You can come up with more creative solutions to problems now. It is also good for spiritual or charitable activities.

April 26 – Mars sextiles Neptune. Mars activates whatever it touches. Neptune is imagination and intuition so these will be stronger.

April 28 – Sun opposes Saturn. Prepare for delays today. Much of it will seem to be coming from other people, but actually it will just be “Murphy’s Law.” If something can go wrong, it will go wrong.

Aspects that get you in trouble

So I was reading this discussion online of the latest Lance Armstrong drama and couldn't help but notice a few things:

• "Don't care if everyone else is doing it, if you have Saturn square Moon people will find out and you will FALL. Jupiter retrograding exactly square his Moon.  Moon square Saturn, especially a public figure like Lance, means you have to have an impeccable record or at least be impeccably good at hiding your tracks. Saturn always bring comeuppance. Less Saturn-"gifted "folk can get away with such things, I'd think."
• "When you have a Sun-Pluto conjunction like Lance does, and lots of Saturn, there is a good chance you will end up wearing the shadow for the collective whether eveyone is doing it or not. The majority  of professional athletes probably have multiple affairs, but someone like Tiger Woods is going to wear the shadow having all that Saturn and and Sun/Pluto. If you are held as an authority/role model and you wield great power. If your actions are discovered to not be in alignment with the "light" you are emitting.....you WILL be wearing that shadow period. You will be the example. Saturn people will be either role model or disgraced ex authority."

Hmmm. I have Saturn square the moon and I always take care to well, follow the rules and be a good girl, and I've always assumed I'd get caught if I wasn't perfectly angelic. Plus well, I have Saturn in the tenth, so that's a similar "better be behaved or else" aspect.

The Sun/Pluto thing is interesting as well.

Scorpio horoscope for August

Victoria Bazeley:

"When Mars moves into your sign, he also heralds something of a new beginning for you. When Mars leaves in early October, Saturn will take his place in Scorpio. In November, you’ll experience the first solar eclipse in your sign in about a decade.

After potentially being stalled for some time, your life is scheduled to start moving again. I won’t say that your life will be completely transformed–but it might be. There are a fair number of indications of transformation over the next 10 months."

I'll be curious to see if that actually happens.

"On a lighter note, you have a bit of gentle travel energy in August, thanks to Venus in Cancer.

A good time to indulge your inner lazy bones before summer completely goes away would be around the 9th, when Venus and Neptune combine for a trip to fantasyland or maybe just a long, luxurious nap at home."

Going at the start of August for a weekend, that's about it.

"Now about those potential job irritations I mentioned at the beginning. Pluto and Uranus get increasingly irritated with each other as the month goes on. Uranus is in your job sector and Pluto is in the sector that governs your rational mind. How they will express their displeasure depends of course on your circumstances. A sample manifestation would be that Uranus wants job turnover and instability while Pluto feels threatened by Uranus’s restlessness. Which might mean things like you want to quit because the atmosphere is almost unbearably tense, but Pluto won’t let you because he thinks that would be irrational and imprudent.

There is no easy answer to this kind of dilemma. Do your best to figure out what you can do to deal with the situation and do it. Time will have to take care of the rest. With the help of lots of energy in your career sign this month, you should make out okay if you can figure out how to just hang on."

Well, I just found out that I am changing jobs officially on August 1, so...yeah. Instability at work for the win!

The Uranus Pluto square starts...now.

So, who wanted to live in the late 60's? Woo free love, right?

How's about the Great Depression? Not that one, eh?

Um, yeah:

"Let that sink in: In making sense of where we collectively are right now, our two closest reference points are The Sixties and The Great Depression. And this astrological energy is only reaching its first of seven exact Uranus-Pluto squares, lasting through 2015… and remaining within orb-of-influence through 2017. When the next history books are written, much of this current decade will ultimately prove to reflect a similar such dramatic turning-point."

"As I've said before, under this type of disruptive epoch-defining astrology, there is simply no going backward to the imagined idyll of our past. In fact, even hoping to tread in place, putting in just enough to barely keep your head above water, is not enough of a response. We must think revolution, if we not only want to save ourselves but thrive as never before… while, at the same time, finally addressing those gnawing problems we haven't adequately handled in the past. Then, we must act it, bravely but compassionately, knowingly embracing the chaotic bumps that are an inescapable side-effect of creative progress."

Uranus Pluto square dates

"Pluto in Capricorn and Uranus in Aries will form an exact square 7 times over the next 3 years. Will they hurt? Depends on where they hit your chart. Check the houses with Capricorn and Aries. Those are the areas of your life where old and new will collide. This will not be an easy transit. A literal death will not necessarily happen but a metaphorical death (say goodbye to an outdated relationship/lifestyle/habit/job) is in the works.  And some wonderful things can emerge.  Because if there’s one thing you can count on with Uranus, it’s the unexpected. Changes will come at you out of left-field, but so might new life."

Gulp. Most of them are on my south node or natal Mercury. Shiiiiiiiiiiiit.

Planets conjunct the MC

Some pages from this month's The Mountain Astrologer (perhaps not a permalink).

You know, I'm really tired of hearing how since I have Mars on the MC, I should be an Alpha Male, Big Man On Campus, an athlete, in the military, a Leader Of Men. I'm the dead opposite of an alpha anything.

The joys of Mercury in Aries

I have this and it's pretty much true.

 

Moon-Saturn--this stuff is so true

"Adrian Ross Duncan describes the tremendous need inside the Moon/Saturn person. When they finally decide that it’s safe to unlock Saturn’s iron cage, a clingy, vulnerable person jumps out. Suddenly, they demand constant reassurance. They appear to need (Moon) more support than anyone can provide. If the Moon/Saturn person receives a whiff of hesitation from their partner, they will interpret this as rejection. The cage door slams shut, and the Moon/Saturn person abruptly withdraws, becoming Mr. or Mrs. Cool once again."

Oh lord, this describes me and my mother in a nutshell.