The following pages describes the major transits that you will be experiencing over the coming period. These pages can give you insight into the challenges that you will encounter and the underlying lessons that they offer you. There are literally hundreds of transits occurring for you each year, so this report focuses on those which occur more infrequently and therefore present the greatest challenges.

The "Exact" transit dates and immediately prior to those dates are the times when the energies described will be felt most strongly and when actual events related to the transit are most likely to occur. Many transits will have three "Exact" dates listed. This is because the transiting planet goes retrograde (R) and then direct (D) again, causing three "hits." When this is the case, the issues associated with the transit will surface on the first hit, there will be some progress toward resolving these issues on the second hit, and the third hit will bring final resolution.

Read your transit report over once now to get a general overview of the coming period. Then, as the issues described in this report begin to appear in your life, you can refer back to this report for suggestions on how to best handle the changes that you are experiencing. Even the worst transit can be a valuable experience if you are fortunate enough to "get" the lesson that it offers.

The readings stress that you are the ultimate decider of your fate. Astrology can give you a "weather report" on the energies influencing you, but it is up to you to decide how you will react. Some people can benefit greatly under normally difficult transits because they eagerly meet the challenge head on. Others will not benefit from the most positive transits because they did not pursue opportunities presented to them. Request a personal reading if you would like to examine your upcoming changes more thoroughly.

The Sun is in the 5th house now, where it emphasizes creativity, speculation and activities involving children. Social life picks up and a tendency to fun and games prevails.

The Moon is in the 5th house today, adding a deeper emotional quality to creative projects, love relationships and activities involving children. Avoid speculation.

Mercury is in the 6th house now, turning attention to work, service and health matters. Avoid being hypercritical or worrying unnecessarily about these things.

Venus is in the 4th house now. This is a phase when love and affection can be found close to home. Entertaining and beautifying the environment are favored.

Mars is in the 2nd house now. Ego gratification will be linked to personal possessions which could lead to over- spending or financial disputes. Hard work leads to increased earnings.

Jupiter is in the 7th house now, benefiting marital relationships and partnerships. Conflicts with others can be settled more easily, and associates are helpful and cooperative. Legal issues are favored.

Saturn is in the 4th house now, creating pressure on your domestic scene. Home repairs and responsibilities weigh heavily. Build a solid foundation for future success and security.

Uranus is in the 11th house now. Friends, hopes and expectations are subject to sudden and revolutionary change. Peer pressure chafes. Be willing to alter plans. Stay flexible.

Neptune is in the 10th house now. Losing sight of career goals or being phased out are possible. Service-related careers may prosper. Ambition and drive could be lacking.

Pluto is in the 7th house now. There will be fundamental and intense transitions in relationships and partnerships. Power plays and manipulation are possible. Avoid confrontation.

Chiron is transiting your 9th house. Your beliefs could become obsessive or fanatical now. Be willing to allow others to follow their own truths, even if different from yours.

This transit only occurs twice in every 84-year cycle of Uranus and is traditionally known for its pure good luck. You may receive a tremendous break or windfall, especially in the form of grants, insurance, government funding or an inheritance. You will be in the mood for gambling because you're feeling less materialistic now and you're not so afraid to lose.

During this time you will feel driven to break free from anyone or anything which has been restricting you or holding you back. This liberation may be made possible through a sudden stroke of good luck, or a fortunate turn of circumstances. If even for a short time, you will have the opportunity to get a break from the everyday burdens of life.

Your mind is expanding now, and you have renewed curiosity about metaphysical and spiritual matters, such as astrology or other revolutionary techniques for gaining greater understanding. You are willing to consider "truths" which you never would have thought possible now, and you may become involved in groups organized to share these new perspectives you have acquired. The friends you make now will be stimulating, and they will bring you much spiritual inspiration.

You are highly intuitive now and may receive some amazing psychic insights. This is an excellent time to study metaphysics, especially astrology. At this time you are very concerned with world peace and the brotherhood of man. You derive your greatest satisfaction from working toward more esoteric goals.

Emotional desire, while quite strong now, may conflict with domestic or feminine demands.

This once-in-a-lifetime transit can be a time of great confusion as Neptune seems to cloud the thinking processes of Mercury. You may experience repeated misunderstandings or outright deceptions under this transit. This is further complicated by your tendency to be absent-minded and forgetful. Be sure to do your research and be clear in your communications with others in order to avoid this.

You may also suffer from self-delusion at this time. Your concept of reality is being altered and it is hard to distinguish delusion from reality. Be most careful in business negotiations at this time. Now is not a good time to seal a contract with only a handshake. Avoid finalizing agreements now, but if you must, get everything in writing. Also, do not attempt to deceive others at this time. It's unlikely you'll get away with it, and you will definitely turn out to be the real loser.

You have a renewed interest in mystical and metaphysical sciences. It's possible you may have psychic experiences now, but they are not likely to be particularly enlightening and may be downright unpleasant. Even if your intuition has been accurate in the past, you cannot trust it now. Beware of false gurus.

You feel more anxious and fearful at this time and may experience psychological or physical problems. Resist the temptation to ignore warning signs if these problems should begin to develop. It is a good time to watch your diet and take vitamins to prevent this increased nervous energy from causing physical illness. Avoid using alcohol or drugs (prescription or otherwise) during this time.

During this time you have the ability to draw what (or who) you need to you. This will be a very pleasant time, although nothing magnanimous is likely to happen unless there are other simultaneous transits that can give you the drive you need to accomplish things now. You feel laid back and happy, but not particularly motivated. Unfortunately, your present ability to attract what you need with little effort will not last forever, even though you may feel that it will. So unless you provide the motivation, this time may come and go without leaving any permanent changes or major accomplishments in its wake.

Your home will be a source of good feelings at this time, as your family and friends are supportive of you now. You will make important connections with people now who will later be able to help you in some way, women in particular. Opportunities to improve your living situation will come your way now, either through relocating, remodeling or expanding your space in some way.

Now is a good time to take on sports or other physical activities. It is also an excellent time to make progress in your business or profession, since your confidence is high. It is also a favorable time to buy or sell real estate. This transit often sparks an interest in spiritual or religious matters. At the very least, you will be at peace with yourself.

Tackle that difficult, exacting job now. Superiors may reward sacrifice and accomplishment. Activities are favorably structured.

Your confidence and optimism are high during this transit. You have a good handle on your life and know where you are going. Both your domestic and career life should be very pleasant now. You may receive new opportunities for growth, maybe even a management or leadership position. You will get along well with supervisors now, as well as your peers. Your reputation as an ethical person in the community will deepen, probably with a little help from your friends.

This is also a good time to search out your deepest feelings, as you are more comfortable with self-examination. You are open-minded and receptive to suggestions for improvement, and you will learn a great deal with this approach to life. Your spiritual awareness will also increase.

You recognize this time as an opportunity for growth, both personally and professionally. This would also be a good time to travel and explore other cultures, to return to school or to study philosophy, religion, or law on your own. You may have opportunities to teach or to publish your ideas, in which case others will be inspired by your ideas and your ethical example.

This transit indicates a time of stability and balance in your life. It is easier for you to become organized now, and to plan constructively for achieving your life goals. If you truly understand your deepest motivations, this time will go well for you. Otherwise, you may be forced to face some parts of yourself which are rather distasteful to you and to admit that you have shortcomings and flaws which need correcting.

You have much creative potential now, but it is up to you to use it. If you operate from a conscious rather than unconscious level, you can accomplish a great deal now. Take advantage of opportunities you encounter; don't just sit back and enjoy the ride and let the world happen to you. Go after what you want. This is an excellent time to enter into business negotiations or contracts.

This is a time for making progress on a personal level, whether materially or spiritually. You are able to integrate the lessons you have learned over the last few years and to function more effectively in your personal and professional life. You are able to be practical about your expectations and to work determinedly toward your goals. Because of your hard work and sense of duty, you will impress all the right people who are in a position to assist you.

Now is a good time to work with others toward a common objective. You are feeling more cooperative rather than competitive and can get more accomplished when working with others who are of like mind. A person's status doesn't matter to you so much now as their character and abilities. Use this time wisely to lay a foundation upon which you can build in the future.

Overindulgence in rich food is a danger in this otherwise compassionate and generous phase.

Communicate with others while it's possible to convey feelings in a clear and sensitive manner.

Inspiration and sensitivity are strong now, but expression could be clouded by delusion.

The Moon is in the 6th house today. Emotions may be depressed by the self-sacrificing nature of this placement. Avoid being critical or overly concerned with health.

Get to the bottom of intensely personal issues, but avoid compulsive feelings or actions.

This is a vaguely positive interlude when relationships prosper. The inner and outer qualities harmonize.

The desire to rebel against the tried and true is present. Cycles are disrupted by restlessness.

Feelings are zealous, but in harmony with others. Accomplish domestic chores easily.

Avoid going overboard, and this can be a productive time. Credit spending should be curbed.

This transit will occur only twice in each 50-year cycle of Chiron. Your love life will be a source of major change now, as you closely re-examine your long-held habits and patterns in relationships. You now understand that it is essential that the needs of both partners be met (not just one) in order for a romance to succeed. It is also clear to you how you've taken your partner for granted in the past (or they you) and how you both sometimes forgot to give thanks for the love and joy you shared. Your new attitude toward love may clear the way for a new partner to enter your life now. If you're already in a committed relationship, the changes in you will either improve the partnership, or lead to its end. Either way, in retrospect you'll be able to see that it was for the best.

This is an excellent time to re-examine ways in which childhood wounds have limited your ability to give and receive love. The more progress you can make toward healing these scars, the easier it will be for you when Chiron squares or opposes your natal Venus in a few years. Instead of having to repeat past mistakes over and over, you can more easily attract someone with whom you can share a life of joy and fulfillment. If you do meet such a person now, it is likely that you'll feel you've known them forever. Any love relationship you begin now will be very spiritual in nature.

You have a higher appreciation for the arts now and may even discover that you have hidden creative talents. Your artwork will be highly creative and will inspire others to develop their own abilities. If you keep an open mind, you can easily see beauty in everything (and everyone) around you. As a result of what you're learning now, you are revising your entire value system. This is a good time to closely examine your priorities and decide who or what is truly important in your life. Then stand up for your values, without worrying what others will think. As you rearrange your priorities, you may take a new job, or change professions entirely. This would be an excellent time to explore a career in the healing arts. Once you've learned to heal yourself, you'll be a natural at healing others.

Art and beauty gain form and structure. Mature friends and relationships benefit. Visit mom and/or dad. Close construction on deals.

This transit will occur only twice in each 50-year cycle of Chiron. During this time you will closely examine your current choices in life and may make a major change in direction. Watch for new opportunities during this time, especially if they give you the chance to get or do something for which you've always longed. Be willing to grab any such offer that comes along, no matter what others may advise you to do. Some people fulfill life-long dreams under this transit, such as traveling to far away lands, finding their dream home, or meeting their soulmate. This is also a good time to explore a new approach to spirituality, and you may find yourself drawn to metaphysical subjects.

You may experience a number of disappointments and blows to the ego that re-open long-time scars you've carried from childhood. As you learn to heal these wounds and to feel good about yourself, you'll have healthier, more joyful relationships. These situations will also help you develop a more mature, "street-wise" perspective on life. This will serve to improve your survival skills and help you to view life more realistically. The more progress you can make toward healing these scars, the easier it will be for you when Chiron squares or opposes your natal Ascendant in a few years. You are also inspired to cure the world's injustices now and will fight to save the underdog in society. Just remember that in order to achieve what you want in life it is necessary to appreciate what you already have.

You are highly creative now and may discover that you have undeveloped artistic talents. You are also inspired to cure the world's injustices now and will fight to save the underdog in society. Your physical appearance may also change radically during this transit. Your own health may suffer at this time as you undergo crises or other life disruptions. If so, you should seek holistic, alternative solutions to your problems (perhaps for the first time), especially if traditional methods do not seem to help. As you learn to heal yourself of illness, you also learn to teach others to do the same.

It's a good time to get your point across to others. You speak or write with clarity and creativity.

During this transit you will re-examine your goals and priorities in life. Undoubtedly, there are many people and situations which are no longer appropriate to the path you have chosen to follow. In order for you to progress, you must sever ties with those people and situations which have held you back. If you do not voluntarily make these changes in your life, then the changes will seem to happen to you, such as people leaving your life who you have tried to hold onto for years.

Later, after this transit has passed, you will realize how your former relationships used to sap your energy. You will see that you have left behind anyone who could not support you and your goals and who instead criticized you and resisted your expressing yourself as you choose. In a way, you are freeing yourself of old baggage to make room for new and more appropriate people and situations to enter your life.

This is a time of professional (and perhaps legal) conflict. You may feel particularly withdrawn now, and you may become aware that you have built a thick wall to protect yourself from others. Others who were always around may not be there for you now, and at times you may feel alone and forsaken. In truth, this is a time of inner restructuring, and this requires that you do spend some time alone, whether you want to or not.

At the end of this transit, you will be able to see that you have begun laying a new foundation for your life, with stronger cornerstones than ever. In retrospect you will be able to see that everything you "lost" from your life was for the best.