Saturn Return Can Bite Me

Sun-Pluto transit video

This is interesting.

Ghost Central?

That sounds...interesting...

Always having a Pluto transit

"If you’re doing a Pluto transit at the moment, you’re also doing a Uranus transit. You’re a Pluto Tripper walking embodiment of the Zap Zone. 11 degrees of everything are being zapped, bigtime, but especially 11 degrees of anything cardinal: Aries, Capricorn, Kataka, Libra."

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.

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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.

Ted Mosby, May 13, and me.

Otherwise known as, "Hey, another excuse to bring up the birthday-ish eclipse again!"

TV people don't plan this shit out, I'm sure, but I find it amusing when a character's astrology seems to be panning out anyway.

I was watching tonight's episode of How I Met Your Mother, "The Time Travelers." It's a really weird episode--I think in the end it's supposed to all be a fantasy made up in Ted's head when he's alone in the bar while everyone else is off coupled, and he and Barney are talking to their imaginary future selves about whether or not it's a good idea for Ted to go to some robot thing Barney wants to see (and they sing a duet together....beautifully, I must say). But it ends on a moment of "awwww" when Future Ted is looking back on this night-- not wishing he could go back to see the robots. He briefly ponders going back in time to see what his old life was once again. But if he could...he'd skip 45 days ahead in time and meet his future wife that much sooner. Because in show time (which is a few days off from today, apparently...), he meets his future wife playing at Barney's wedding, which shall air on May 13.

Go read the speech in that link. Just saying. Even me and my black heart were all, "awww."

Like most folks, I will admit that the character of Ted can get on my nerves. But I have a certain sympathy for him because (a) yeah, I know what that's like to be the permanently single one, and (b) his birthday is the day after mine. I feel your pain, dude.

While I'm looking on Wikipedia for his birthplace...hey, I know, let's post another TV character chart because it was so much fun the last two times I did it! Pretty much the same as mine except for a few degrees off here and there and I don't know an imaginary birth time for him to check that, so there you go.

But as I've been droning on about for most of the last few days, Ted's gonna have a birthday eclipse. Now, the previous birthday eclipse I had in 2005 was a real lulu in a not-great way, so I am keeping an eye out for how it's gonna play for me this year. As for Ted, that's the year HIMYM went on the air, so I guess it was a big year for him too :P But in Ted's case, we already know the super awesome thing that's gonna happen to him for his eclipse time...

Here's his solar return chart. I would guess that in his case, that stellium in Taurus with the sun and Mars and even Venus conjunct together would be in his seventh house (lucky bugger) for the year, making it a Scorpio ascendant year. But dear god, I'm not gonna do the math to try to figure this out right now. Let's just imaginarily go with it....

While I'm at it, here's his transit chart for May 13 (ignoring that IRL a wedding would probably take place on May 11, but...eh, probably close enough). Though I'll be honest with you, nothing stands out specifically for that date for him--or me--when it comes to transits.

Now...five years ago I had a prediction about something happening to me on May 13, 2013, in another location than where I live. Whether or not anything will happen...who the hell knows. It was a vision of me meeting someone in a location I did not know existed until I did a Google search, and the part where it was somewhere I hadn't heard of gave it some credence to me, since normally I am not a vision-y person and any other visions of anything I've ever had never amounted to anything. But the closer it gets to the date, the more I'm thinking how unlikely it is to happen, how hard it is going to be for me to get down there (financially, logistically, timing-wise, emotionally--all of this is at best awkward and at most really a bad idea to go)--and doing so would be a real pain in the ass.

If I don't go, I'll always wonder, but if I go and unearth myself enough/drain the wallet/deal with the stress of leaving town during busy season (April through mid-May are really super damn busy for me--busier than Christmas season, even) AND THEN NOTHING HAPPENS, I will throw a damn cosmic shit fit. In a hotel room, which could be awkward socially 'cause I ain't no rock star. 

A couple of weekends ago, I went to a session with a professional ah, channeler...I know, I know, it's weird, but sometimes I just want to see if a complete stranger with some talent picks up on what I did too. Makes me feel like less of a wack job. And she was all, "You're going to get two jobs offered to you, one close and one far away." Offered to, not "applied for." Hm. The timing on that...well, beats me. But she said there were two paths and I'd know in...May. Until then, "tough it out."

May, huh? That wasn't just me, then?

I guess we'll see if anything happens or not.

How to recognize a Uranus transit

I love the sparkly dress picture on this one:

"If we have been stuck for some time, along comes Uranus to give us a get out of jail free card. Uranus transits can open us up to a whole new lease of life. Uranus' colour is electric blue, and the planet is the joker in the pack, the wild card. Uranus rules computers, unconventional studies, Science, space and electronic interests. Uranus rules the modern age, technology and electricity. Uranus is also considered to be the planet of astrology and is everything that is mad, crazy and even genius. We usually find quick solutions to problems, and if Mercury is involved we want take up a new study.

The individual may seem to be a bit cold when they cut off old ties that hold them back from realizing their true potential. I have seen two women under Uranus transiting natal Jupiter quickly bolt out of the confines of a marriage. It's like a green light goes on and they head for greener pastures and see a whole new picture. The social life may become much more exciting under Uranus transits especially with Venus involved and if a new relationship happens it is usually with somebody who has a very different background, upbringing, and personality. Uranus transits to Venus may change our finance, open up new talents and all matters of artistic ventures.

Uranus can trigger breakups in relationships, and usually it is borne out of a need for freedom. Quite often squares to personal planets (Sun,Moon, Venus and Mars) can shake up relationships. Sometimes we find that we have changed and outgrown our partner and have new goals to pursue. We can have whirlwind love affairs that happen fast and progress even faster. One woman with transiting Uranus conjunct her natal Sun met a man, fell in love and got pregnant, and this happened after she had tried for two years with a previous partner with no success. The woman also took up astrology studies and learned to use a computer during this time.

Uranus transits can be exciting and exhilarating and we can try something new and untried. If we like routine Uranus transits can be difficult. Many of us feel bored and want change in our lives and begin to get restless, itching for something to happen unexpectedly. We may find it hard to relax under these transits, and the drive for Independence is usually powerful, particularly with Uranus transiting over Mars. Extreme willful energy may reveal itself through accidents with sharp objects, sudden surgery, fire, electrical shocks, mishaps with machinery and vehicles. The sudden onset of panic attacks and nervous energy, twitches and tics are also common."

My Uranus transit in the sixth house continues

So as you probably know by now, I have been wigging the hell out at the idea of Uranus going through my sixth house. (One particularly panicky example can be found here.) I have naturally assumed that I am going to get my ass canned, since I am low man on the totem pole at work, the universe probably wants me to move the fuck on already, etc.

So far that hasn't happened--I have been temporarily working my job (which hasn't had much going on in summer) AND another job for the summer, at least until they decide to hire someone else or whatever to handle it. That one has been going very well and my second supervisor totally loves me these days.

Well, I got bad news and good news. The bad news is that the thing I work on at my regular job, that I have been doing for 10 years, is being discontinued. Pretty much because the vendor of the product has been flushing down the toilet and not doing their jobs correctly/at all. And since I am low woman on the totem pole, realistically speaking they wouldn't need me any more to do what I do.

However...would I be interested in working in another related group instead? Does some similar things to what I do? Same pay grade so I wouldn't be laid off or losing pay? By all means, let me at it! Sounds like it has more variety going on as well. More public-service-y (I will miss being in the "quiet office", but not my location within said office), but by now I am kinda used to that given the temporary job. So it's all going to be fine.

I am pleased that so far Uranus hasn't been a total streak of "you are constantly unemployed and can't get a job to save your life for seven years." So far, anyway. Changes at work, fine, as long as it's going my way.

The joys of a Saturn-Venus transit

"2011-12. A Saturn-Venus square this time. Fast-forward thru 7 years of togetherness, 6 of those in marriage.  Now I’m claiming my need for space, solitude and I am not happy. I am not happy doing the brunt of the domestic chores; I am not happy in my role as co-parent and domestic partner. I need far more solitude, as I am also feeling crowded out as an introvert in a house of extroverts, always tired, never seeming able to find the space to restore my energy. This is also happening while the Uranus-Pluto square clobbers half my chart."

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."