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by Erin Sullivan. It is during uncertain times that people are compelled to experience their interior world and heed their inner voice. They recognize a Grand Plan, a higher intelligence, search within themselves for meaning and begin to look for 'signs' on the horizon that might indicate in which direction to turn.

by Sue Tompkins.

Correct use of the Mars principle can make for courage and endurance. Courage does not necessarily, of course, mean aggression or fighting. Courage means facing those things we are frightened of. For some it might be brave not to fight but instead to admit that one is vulnerable and frightened. We need Mars to cope with pressure and to avoid buckling under the stresses and strains of everyday living.

by Susan Hansell.

The main thing to note is that transiting Pluto is located at the Ascendant point of the USA chart. Pluto is a planet which has an astrological significance of profound destruction and, in the wake of that chaos, potential for renewal and rebirth. The Ascendant is the point in the USA?s astrology chart that refers to the identity or personality of the country, its? public image, and the direction of its? soul growth.

by Eliza Bassett.

This article mentions the most demanding aspects over the next 12 months with a few of the trines tossed in. Most of the time, there are many other easy aspects with other planets that help mitigate these effects.

by Eliza Bassett. This article mentions the most demanding aspects over the next 12 months with a few of the trines tossed in. Most of the time, there are many other easy aspects with other planets that help mitigate these effects.

by Eliza Bassett.

As with anything in life, there are the beneficial qualities and those to be cautious of. The positive values assigned to Jupiter are -- to name a few -- idealistic, philanthropic (i.e.: generous!), wisdom, reverence, success, vision, humorous, inspirational, etc. Sounds really nice, huh? Well, remember that sometimes Jupiter can act like the family Uncle who's a tad bit on the crazy side...

by Eliza Bassett.

Transits represent external forces helping us to allow change. As we know, the world is always changing, and these planetary contacts assist us and allow us to move ahead. Transits point out which concepts and ideas we?re still holding on to that need to be released, so we can function in this present time.

by Eliza Bassett.

In times past, when we did not know scientifically about our world, we looked to the stars, and to those who could interpret the patterns of our neighboring planets. Royalty consulted astrologers to predict crises within the borders of the nation so resources could be prepared.

by Eliza Bassett.

The benefit of astrology is to be aware of these timings, giving us 20/20 hindsight, as well as empowering us for present choices. We are on the verge of experiencing a tension between what we began in 1988 and 1997, balanced with the beginning of a whole new cycle with the Jupiter/Saturn conjunction.