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Yearly Astrology Forecast

TAurus

2012

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Contents

Introduction - A letter from Silver -AstroArtisan

Part 1 2012 The Year Ahead For Taurus

How to use your 2012 guide Taurus in 2012

Credits

Astrology Report written by Silver Research by Silver Design concepts and creatives - by Silver - AstroArtisan Co-design and layout - printing.com

Part 2 - Summary
Love and Relationships Finances Career, Work and Status

Thanks

Dean and Stacey for their professionalism and patience with my never-ending list of amendments to the layout of the e-book and their understanding and patience with my fixation on the minutiae (we got there in the end) The friends who kept me going when doubt and exhaustion crept in The various authors and masters who wrote the books that set me off on this never ending journey

Part 3 Outer Planet Sign Changes and Eclipses 2012

Neptune Saturn Jupiter Eclipses

Dedication

To Joshy my chosen one : )

Moon Phase Calendar (in quarters) Mercury, Venus and Mars Retrograde Phase Calendar Life and Living Inspirational Quote for Taurus
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Part 4

As we move into 2012, I wonder if the last year may have left you a little stunned? The last 2 years have certainly been interesting for most people. Think back to where you were 2 years ago - I wouldnt be surprised to hear if there have been quite a few twists and turns in your life. Astrology helps us keep track of cycles on a collective and individual level and we are all going to experience some groundbreaking changes in different areas of our lives over the next few years. When I write your forecasts, Im looking at an energy pattern that can be felt collectively and honing in on a particular area for each sun sign. I am conscious that some people who read this will have little or no experience or understanding of astrology and some of you may be more advanced. My aim is to make the yearly forecast an enjoyable read for everyone who comes across it. Ive thrown in a few astrology phrases and words here and there that you may not be familiar with, but if you are interested in understanding a little more about astrology I suggest you visit www.astroartisan.com for a detailed, free information portal about astrology cycles. The resource centre a continually updated section of the blog can give you a better insight and, where I feel you may benefit from reading a little bit more about a particular influence; there are links throughout your report to various articles which may be of interest to you.

people who have been negatively affected by these current times and who are struggling in one way or another. Perhaps we have family members or friends who are coming to terms with losing a job, or even their home. Perhaps we have experienced this ourselves. If we are fortunate enough to have missed the current financial tension in our own arena, its impossible to escape the daily bombardment of financial forecasting. This affects us all in some way and whilst we may have started to see the green shoots of recovery in some areas of the world, there will be peaks and troughs over the coming years. This is not a comfortable process. However, it does mean that we will find creative ways to make things work for us. It also gives us the benefit of taking a closer look at our lives and the lives of people around us, and make readjustments to our current perspectives.

A letter from Silver - AstroArtisan

2012 The Cross Over

2012 brings some fundamental changes. Something new is on the horizon. We caught glimpses of what those changes might mean last year, but this year takes us right to the heart of the matter. 2012 marks the peak of a transition; a cross over into a new, exciting, and at times challenging era. Many of us have already been directly affected by the global recession, and it impacts on us all in different ways. Of course some people are doing well, maybe even better than before - our own individual cycles play a part in how we are currently faring. Regardless of our own circumstances, we may know

Im a great believer in compassion specifically grounded compassion, which is really an acknowledgment of other people around us. Its sad this has been so severely lacking that, when we do experience it, we dont actually recognise it any more. When people do things for us, most people subconsciously reach for a motive. If we cant see or fathom a motive, we are immediately suspicious and perhaps even mildly condemning. Our immediate response is distrust because this is not something we experience very often. We have lived in a WIIFM (Whats in it for me) society for way too long and I believe this has eroded our sense of community. I propose a WIIFU (Whats in it for us) society, starting in 2012 - a more integrative and balanced point of view that ensures we meet not only our own needs, but the needs of the

2012 Bringing Compassion back into Fashion!

people with whom we come into contact day to day. 2012 potentially brings compassion and kindness back into vogue on a humanitarian and global level. Actually, I think this trend has started already check out yearofkindness (you can click on the link) a blog I found particularly inspirational. Written by an Aries with a mission, she recently spoke about her thoughts and experiences whilst promoting kindness. In her post titled Kindness Army (very Aries indeed!) she said;
I cant quite believe that I am now almost six months into my Year of Kindness. Seems like only yesterday I was stumbling through my very first day, offering smiles to strangers and receiving very few in return. I didnt like all the negativity, selfishness and cruelty I saw all around me. After a long time of feeling frustrated and helpless, I decided I would do something about it. I wanted to prove (to myself as much as anyone else) that despite all the inevitable bad stuff in life, even the smallest acts of good can be powerful in the most unexpected ways and every single person has the power to make the world a kinder place.

individual cycles in our lives take shape. We take into account the planets in different areas of our own individual chart all connected to each other in various ways, giving us a deeper understanding and clearer picture of our life potentials. If you would like to register an interest in looking at your future potentials, you can email me at silver@astroartisan.com for an astrology reading.

Q&A

Ill be starting a question and answer session for everyone in the New Year. If you have any questions that you would like me to answer and that you dont mind being published - you can email me at silver@astroartisan.com. Not all of your queries will be published, but I will do my best to answer any questions you have personally by email correspondence. Its amazing when we discover that people have the same problems and issues as ourselves. We are all living the human experience so its good to share this with other people and it can make us feel less alone in the world. Perhaps the answer to your question helps someone else in the same or similar dilemma. Your questions can be general questions about astrology or more specific about your own life. Ill use your chart to help you explore your query and though I cant guarantee Ill answer everyone due to time limitations, Ill try my hardest! I really hope you enjoy reading your yearly report; we are in for some big changes this year. Your report will help you see the positive potentials ahead for the year and prepare you for the cross over. Compassionately,

And there are many other brave people making the world a kinder place.

A Pivotal Point

2012 has stood out for most astrologers as being a pivotal year due to Pluto and Uranus coming together. These 2 major planets form a number of exact tense aspects over the next few years and 2012 begins this process. Tension is not necessarily bad, but we are all being driven towards change in some way. I have written about how these 2 planets directly affect you in your report.

Layer by Layer

The yearly reports are written based on what is termed sun sign astrology. If we use the analogy of an onion, this type of astrology is the outer layer, it allows us to understand the energies at play and how they work. As we start to peel away, we discover there are layers and layers that can be looked at and delved into. This is what an astrologer does when we look at an individual chart. We delve, analyse, synthesise and make connections, noting how the

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- The Year Ahead For Taurus

PArT One

How to use this guide

You can, of course, read your guide from beginning to the end if you wish. I have written your yearly report in sections and there are different ways you can utilize this report throughout the year. Part 1 looks at the major trends for your sun sign incorporating the dominant themes from the beginning of 2012 throughout the year. You will also find links to various articles (they look like this Link) describing some of the planets I mention in your report - read them as you go through, or come back to them later. They will give you a better idea about what I have based your report on, and give you a deeper insight into the planets. The summary section (Part 2) breaks down your themes for the year into 3 main areas - love and relationships, money and finance and career and status - You can get a better idea about what to expect in each of these particular areas of your life by reading this section. Part 3 covers the effects of the main planetary movements as they move from one sign to another (technically termed ingresses) and eclipses on your sign in 2012. I have focussed on Neptune, Saturn and Jupiter who all move into different signs this year. The eclipse section highlights the potential affects of the eclipse for your sun sign. (You can also refer to the calendars in part 4 to get a clearer idea about the timing of these events throughout the year.)

Part 4 contains the moon calendar highlighting 4 phases of the moon each month with corresponding dates, signs and degrees. Each phase is significant depending on what sign it is in and I take this into account when I write your monthly astrology report and overview on AstroArtisan. You will also find the eclipses highlighted on the moon calendar. The direct, station and retrograde calendar shows times when Mercury, Venus and Mars are moving backwards and forwards and the point they stop (station) in between. (There is an explanation of the different phases of these movements in this section) Again, these will all have bearing on us in some way and I have focussed on these particular planets (the personal planets) - as their motion is likely to have a big impact. The final page in your report is your 2012 Life and Living Inspiration Card. This was written for your sign and encompasses the energy and themes for you in 2012. If you have any questions/comments or would like to provide feedback, feel free to email me silver@astroartisan.com.

Taurus - The Transition

You probably felt - in some respects- that there were more options available to you from mid 2011 and the good news is that those options accompanied by a feeling of optimism will continue into 2012. Your world expanded quite considerably and the choices you were presented with gave you a very different perspective of the world. There was some solidity to this growth and you may have started to see different potentials and variations in your life. Something clicked, and you found your old, staid views and perspectives were being left far behind. Thats not to say that there were no challenges last year, or even that you will not meet with challenges this year; however, you will find there is an element of protection surrounding you throughout 2012. Any blips on the landscape you experience will be minor and you will find a way around them. You have found yourself (unusually) taking a very different and innovative approach to your life; you may even have shocked yourself at how much your views have changed over the last couple of years and this is likely to impact on everything you do in one way or another. The challenges (and excitement) you will encounter in 2012 come from incorporating you new and ever changing ideas with the personal transformation you are going through, and even if you are not too sure what is changing, or why things are changing try not to get stuck in defining what is happening and just see what comes up.

Taurus in 2012

Taureans are known for their loyalty and stability. Comfort and luxury are important to you, but this isnt about pretty colours and flimsy non-durable goods. I always think of Taureans as loving anything of quality goods that are solid and built to last. This extends to all areas of your life, not just the material comforts you surround yourself with. You approach everything you do with an eye for the long term and once you hit your stride, you take a steady approach towards your goals.

Taurus Slow, Steady and Determined

The symbol for Taurus in the bull - strong, stubborn and immovable in some respects, pretty much describes some of your traits. Your earthy and grounded approach has many merits and you tend to stick to whatever you do. Taureans can be pretty laid back at times (especially when indulging in the comforts that life has to offer) and you love to be pampered but when its time to put in the work, you have an admirable determined streak. Last year you started to expand beyond your usual boundaries, and perhaps begun to feel more enthusiastic about your life than you have in a long time. Jupiter entered your sign mid 2011, and this brought an expansive quality to your life. Jupiter has a tendency to make things bigger, brighter and better.

JUPITER Jupiters expansion can bring rewards and inflates whatever it touches. Jupiter is seen as the luck planet by some as it tends to harness positivity and bring happy fortuitous circumstances into our lives. Jupiter inflates whatever it touches think largesse and growth and we have a good idea about the potentials of this planet. It has been said that Jupiter in a certain area of our charts can even literally expand our waistlines!! Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system and has an immense gravity field that deflects comets from hitting the earth giving us a certain amount of protection. There is also an element of protection associated with Jupiter in astrology.

Taurus, Ill get straight to the point. You can make the most of any fortunate opportunities that are being presented to you in 2012. (And there will be many) You will be given the chance to shine and build on any ventures you are currently undertaking and fortunate circumstances may appear out of nowhere leaving you feeling like the world is your oyster. If you havent experienced this so far, the first 6 months of 2012 are still up for grabs, so you may want to make good use of this energy and explore all your available options. By June 2012, you will see all the hard work you have put in begin to reap some fabulous rewards, and for the first half of the year, you will focus on building something fairly substantial. Theres a strong probability that you will be drawing on different streams of income, or different ways of establishing your

Opportunities Galore

worth, and you may have your finger in lots of different pies. Not only are you going through an expansive and outward phase in your cycle, but something has happened to change your way of thinking which works beautifully with Jupiters movement through your sign. Our thoughts can take us to places we never thought possible, so when we start to see the world differently, we act accordingly and as we change our actions, our life changes alongside them. Your personal perspectives and ideals are currently undergoing a huge change and have been doing so since 2008. You may have had difficulties in defining who you are and what you believed in, as you struggled to come to terms with your changing ideas about the world and where you fit. 2012 brings this into sharp focus due to the tense alignment I wrote about in the introduction of your report and Pluto is influencing the current changes to your outlook on life. Plutos effect is slow, gradual -but nonetheless- potent.

PlUTo ThE DEmoTED PlanET - STIll makIng a BIg ImPacT Pluto is the slowest moving planet and takes 248 years to complete a circle around the zodiac. You may have heard that Pluto recently got demoted and lost its planetary status, but this makes no difference to the overhauling and transformative effect this planet has when we look at astrology cycles. Pluto transforms and it transforms because it digs. Whatever area of your life Pluto affects is in for an overhaul period. Unlike Uranus, which tends to work in a sporadic, chaotic, lightening flash way, Pluto takes its time, is thorough and leaves no stone unturned. This planet uproots, unearths and through this process shifts our foundations from the core. This is the transforming effect of Pluto.

Your Ideas Are Your Fortune

Pluto is impacting the area of your chart that deals with broad communications (e.g. on a global level) higher education, law and broader perspectives. The tension this is forming with Uranus in 2012 makes for quite an interesting combination. Uranus is giving you the insights, whilst Pluto is affecting your slow, but quite profound changing belief systems, which in turn has an impact on how and what you communicate. This is a long term trend that started last year, but as Pluto and Uranus meet in a tense aspect in 2012, there is the likelihood that this may bring out the revolutionary in you. This is quite unusual for Taureans who, more often than not, prefer the quiet and steady life, but quiet and steady can get a boring at times and a little excitement may be long overdue.

2011 saw you in the middle of a balancing act between building a structure in your life and, -what some may have viewed as- an adoption of rebellious tendencies. Of course this rebellion doesnt necessarily mean you made a huge statement, but your usual way of approaching life changed considerably. You probably found it difficult to establish a routine; there may have been an element of secretiveness regarding all these ideas going on in the back of your mind and you may not have felt ready to share them with your confidantes. The lid comes off in 2012 and any restrictions or curtailment you have felt in previous years is lifted. While some may see you as a little radical in your stance (very unusual for you) this change will actually be of benefit to you. There was an element of caution regarding your actions in 2011. Even though there was so much more you wanted to do and express, you were being held back. If you were not too sure where your life was heading, this year everything becomes a lot clearer and you are able to see the path ahead with clarity knowing exactly what you want to build. And build is the right word - whatever you have planned for 2012 isnt simply about trying something and putting it down- you are in it for the long haul. You may not be too sure what is going on in terms of where this sudden spark of initiative and innovation has come from, but you know that something is changing and it seems to have happened quite quickly. This is the Uranian effect sudden, unexpected and quirky changes out of the blue, and for you, these changes are coming from a place that may not be entirely visible to you.

In the last year or so you have come up with some brilliant ideas. Youre not too sure how you have done this, but your insights seem to have appeared out of nowhere. All these new ideas will continue to come to you for some time and you will find that this is extremely supportive in defining your career and your public image. You may have surprised yourself in the last year as your thought processes appear to be going through fundamental changes. People around you may not be aware of how much you have changed as a lot of this is going on in the background of your mind, but your thoughts and your underlying beliefs are somehow filtering through and manifesting on the outside and this is producing some impressive results.

Insights and Action

URanUS Uranus is one of what we call the outer planets. These planets pack a hefty punch wherever they are in our chart - they are the transformers, up heavers, movers and shakers on a grand scale. I like to call them the planets that can move a mountain as they have the potential of bringing big change and energy shifts when they impact our charts. Out of all the outer planets, Uranus is the most unpredictable, quirky, strange and electric. Whenever I think about Uranus, I think about the shape and mechanism of this planet and how it operates in our solar system. Uranus is the only planet in the solar system we know about that tilts on a weird axis. Uranus topsy-turvy orbit really describes how this planet works in astrology. So think about a weird and wonderful, upside down and unexpected energy affecting your life and well, anything is possible and anything can happen. You can read an article about Uranus by clicking on this link Uranus - catalysing through chaos

Its there!!! Behind you!!

What is going on with you? I ask this question because something is happening that you cant quite put your finger on- a fundamental change in perspective, but its likely that you havent voiced this change to anyone, perhaps you havent even acknowledged it yourself. There is an undercurrent of rebelliousness affecting your life. Everything that you thought you had sussed is perhaps being challenged in one way or another and this is great for you as it will shake you out of any ruts, and potentially take you onto another path. Your ideas are likely to be big earners this year. We could almost equate this to you having the Midas touch.

Uranus is working in sync with your aspirations giving you a new zest and zeal for life If this feels a little de-stabilising at times, this planet has the potential to shake you up a bit and give you a sense of renewed energy. All of this is going on in the back of your mind and may not be something that you are aware of. To elaborate, this means that Uranus may not be directly accessible on a conscious level for you, however this certainly does not mean that it wont have a huge effect on your life. If you feel like things are changing, but cant quite put your finger on it, we can look to Uranus for this change. Pluto square Uranus will play a pivotal role in the way you think and communicate over the next few years. This combination is likely to impact your outlook and views in a significant way. Not only is your outlook changing, but you will also find yourself amongst people who reflect your visions and ideals. As I mentioned earlier on in your report, as we change, the people around us also reflect those changes. Who we associate with is an important part of who we are at a specific moment in time, and if you have found it particularly difficult to find some camaraderie in recent years, Neptune will infuse your friendships with a touch of magic.

nEPTUnE This planet in astrology is associated with higher visions, dreams, fantasy, illusion and all things mystical and unseen. Neptune settles into Pisces this year for 14 years and this is where Neptune operates best as this planet rules the sign of Pisces. Neptune is diffuse and difficult to grasp, but if you are naturally inclined towards non-linear perspectives, then Neptune in Pisces is likely to be an energy that will be a joy to work with. In some ways, this planet acted a little out of character when it was in the sign of Aquarius as the 2 have quite different agendas and ways of operating. With Neptune back in its honourable and rightful place from February 2012, we could see themes regarding compassion, idealism, romance, understanding, equality and tolerance becoming prevalent in our lives. Read more about Neptune here; neptune in Pisces - 2012 and Beyond

In recent years, you have associated with the eclectic, weird, and the wonderful in your life. February 2012 sees you reaching a pivotal point regarding your chosen friendships and associations and they are likely to be a mellower, easier and more benevolent - if not slightly diffuse set of people. You may have met interesting, if not erratic characters in previous years. It was almost like there was a now you see me now you dont essence to your friendships which may have taken you by surprise at times. This is set to change over the next decade as you ease into friendships that are a natural fit for you. Taureans can be creatures of habit, so anything that strays from a desired pattern is unlikely to make you feel very comfortable. You are practical with a tendency to analyse your creative pursuits. This doesnt necessarily take the fun out of your hobbies, past times and romantic encounters, but you may

Associations Your Group Connections

not be inclined towards adventure, or trying something new. This year you will have the opportunity to try new and exciting activities with the friends you find yourself with. At the same time, you may feel that your friends instinctively know what makes you tick. This will be of great comfort for a long time to come and you will enjoy creating a vision and working towards a greater and broader perspective within your associations. This all ties in with your changing views of the world, how you contribute and the role you play. Another reason why 2012 will prove to be a successful year for you is that you have defined the organisations and structures in your life and found a balance. There is no doubt that you have worked hard in some areas of your life and this year, you will start to apply this tenacity to your hopes for the future. At the beginning of the year, you may see that what you have been working towards now has bigger and positive implications. You relationships with colleagues and your associations (which could be combined) are likely to go well and you are contributing your honed and well rounded organisational skills and using them to build on your dreams. This will continue into 2012 and you should start to see pieces of a puzzle begin to come together. Whilst you will find that your friendships will be of great support to you, relationships (all types of relationships including love) will be brought into focus by the end of 2012 and you will be working hard to establish a balance between autonomy and authority. This is due to Saturn moving into Scorpio in October 2012.

SaTURn FaThER TImE Saturn is the planet associated with restrictions, lessons and time. It also lends structure and discipline to the area of our chart it impacts. This planet is a bit like Father Time and can bring a feeling of delays and hold ups. Whichever area Saturn is impacting gives us the effect that everything has slowed down. The positive side of Saturn is that it stabilises, as well as teaches us patience through what can seem like a long and arduous climb. Although the impact of this planet feels frustrating, in the long run we may find that we take a more structured approach to the area it impacts. Saturn is also associated with the wisdom and patience of maturity.

Saturn will move into your opposite sign in October 2012 and you may start to view your one to one relationships in a different light. There is an element of restriction associated with Saturn and it takes work, patience and tenacity to integrate the energies Saturn brings to our charts. Sometimes this is easy, and the flow between discipline and attainment is effortless. At other times, Saturn can be hard work and feel quite strenuous. Saturn takes 2.5 years to travel through a sign, so during this time, you will see how Saturn impacts on a particular area of your life. As this planet will oppose your sign, you may feel hemmed in, curtailed or restricted in your one to one relationships. After a phase of coming into your own, and undergoing a continual change to your notions of the world, this feeing may leave you a little frustrated, but there are benefits here if you are able to compromise and, at the very least find a middle ground. The upside to all of this is you may find that, towards the latter part of the year, you are establishing some deep and meaningful bonds in your intimate relationships and with the people you deal with on a day to day basis, so even though you may be required to make a sacrifice of some kind which could be related to your sense of freedom; part of this equation involves your friendships in the wider context. Even though you may feel you are being reigned in on some levels you will also find that you have support from the people you associate with and you will take your changing hopes and dreams for the future and integrate them with your personal relationships.

relationships - new Old or Continuing

The changes you are going through are coming thick and fast and people around you may have trouble keeping up. Some people may find it difficult to understand the processes you are going through and this may come up in the form of restrictions as a significant person in your life may feel overwhelmed by your new ideas If you start to observe someone trying to impose sanctions on your relationship you will find a way to deal with this, perhaps with some support from your friends and with the knowledge that you have a broader and all encompassing vision.

2012 Considerations for Taurus

Take advantage of this years opportunities Be optimistic this is a positive time for you

Have an awareness that you are changing and your beliefs are changing Enjoy your friendships Try to ease into the changes that are occurring Save and invest wisely this year

If the past used to be the present and the future, and the present used to be the future soon to be the past and the future will be the present and the past.. Where are we now? ~ Silver

- LOVe, MOneY & CAreer

PArT TwO

Love and relationships

Taurus, this is a great year for your relationships and if you are currently in a partnership, this is likely to continue. You are making so many changes at the moment and seeing life so differently that it may have taken a partner by surprise. At the same time, you have hopefully managed to integrate the new you into any partnerships you have formed. At the end of the year, you may be called upon to review your relationships in some way. Just be aware that not everyone sits well with change and they could find your new way of seeing things a little threatening. At the same time, you will find yourself establishing new friendships that are more in line with your beliefs from the end of this year into 2013. Its potentially an exciting time as far as relationships go and 2012 could see you forming some deep connections. Its possible that -during the latter part of 2012- you could meet a little resistance. This could show up in different ways. It may feel as if someone is placing heavy demands on you, or trying to curtail your expression. This isnt as bad as it sounds and trying to see the other persons perspective may really help you out in the long run.

Money and Finances

There is a continuing underlying theme this year regarding your financial picture and considering that you are getting a big, beneficial energy burst from Jupiter travelling through your sign, you will also see financial rewards coming your way. By mid year the emphasis is on other peoples resources and your ability to build on your own, so if you are used to being independent and generating your own income. You could potentially find ways to balance this by pulling on outside resources. Considering the changes highlighting your groups and broader communications, you may have made new and important connections that will point you in the right direction. Taurus, you are quite savvy when it comes to making and saving money, so use this fortunate time wisely.

work and Career

Keep honing, defining and building on your skills. If you have been studying and refining your skills or you found yourself entering into learning environments of any kind, you were disciplined and committed to advancing and furthering you education and general outlook on life. This will really help you by the end of the year as you will feel more than ready to demonstrate all the knowledge you have gained. In some ways you will be reaping what you have sown in previous years. People will begin to take you very seriously and you are now entering a phase where you are seen as someone with vast knowledge and expertise in whatever you have developed over the last few years. This certainly may not have been an easy journey, but as you come into your own, you are able to define exactly what it is you have to offer and are potentially held in high esteem.

- OuTer PLAneT SIGn CHAnGeS & eCLIPSeS In 2012

PArT THree

Even if you are not familiar with planets and their influence, this section will give you some key dates to look out for throughout the year. If you are interested in tracking these planets, you can visit AstroArtisan.com to get a break down and overview each month. As I have mentioned before, we all have our own individual birth charts (the still image captured at the time of our birth) which show where the moving (transiting) planets are in relation to the still image.

oUTER PlanETS changIng SIgnS anD EclIPSES 2012 Neptune moves into Pisces 3 Feb 2012 Saturn moves into Scorpio 5 Oct 2012 Jupiter moves into Gemini 11 June 2012 Planets changing signs mark important points in their cycles and change the flow of energy, moving us in a different direction. The personal planets, Mercury, Venus and Mars, and the moon and sun move fairly quickly in comparison with the outer planets, so the quicker moving planets show the ebb and flow of our daily lives whilst they make different aspects in the chart. The outer planets changing signs are indicative of significant shifts and trends that can last many years. Last year, Neptune went into Pisces for the first time in 164 years and went back into Aquarius at the end of 2011. From February, Neptune will stay in Pisces for 14 years. Jupiter went into Taurus mid 2011 (where it will remain until June 2012) and will move into Gemini, and Uranus continued its stay in Aries and will be there for the next 7 years. Pluto has been in Capricorn since 2008 and will stay there for 13 years. Saturn has been in Libra since October 2009 and will move into Scorpio in October 2012. All these changes are significant and affect us all individually.
neptune has been affecting your career and status over the last 14 years and this has been quite an interesting time. You may have found yourself dabbling with different public roles and trying to decide where you fit. From February 2012, Neptune will start to affect your ideals. Ideals encompass your long terms hopes and the people you build dreams with. This could be about a group or new cause you are taking up and you are likely to find your fit here. You will be making and forming some very interesting connections and find that this gives you the ability to tap into something quite ethereal. The only caution here is to make sure that your friends are who you think they are as there is some potential for confusion at times, but overall, this is likely to be an idealistic phase for you in regards to your friendships. Saturn will continue to travel through Libra for most of 2012 giving you a structured and disciplined approach to life. This has (and will continue) to help you realise all the plans and dreams you have and has enabled you to put in the work where required. As Saturn moves into Scorpio at the end of 2012, you will be taking stock of your relationships. Saturn takes 2.5 years to go through a sign, so this is a fairly long term influence, but this is about relationships and finding the structure and balance within them. Saturn can be a grind at times, so its possible that you will feel some restriction, but in the end we grow some patience to any curtailments we encounter. Saturn can also solidify as well as curtail, so for the next couple of years from October 2012, the relationships you form will give you a real indication of any areas here that could do with some work.

Jupiter is currently travelling through your sign so it has been enlarging who you are from mid 2011. You may have found you grew and developed a broader understanding making everything larger than life. This is really great for you and has perhaps given you an abundance of confidence. This will continue until mid 2012 and after this point, Jupiter will start to impact on your finances. Its possible that you will be pulling on different sources of income from June and if you have had to struggle financially in the past, Jupiter will add some luck and expansion to this area of your life.

PlanETS RETRogRaDE hIghlIghTS All planets go forwards and backwards throughout the year. I have focused on the 3 personal planets Mars retrogrades on Mars direct on Venus retrogrades on Venus direct on Mercury retrogrades on Mercury Direct Mercury retrogrades Mercury Direct Mercury Retrograde Mercury Direct 24 Jan 2012 14 April 2012 15 May 2012 27 June 2012 12 March 2012 4 April 2012 15 July 2012 8 August 2012 7 November 2012 27 November 2012

Mars retrogrades every 2.5 years and can bring about a time we are being pulled back a little in our efforts. Mars is active and associated with warrior type energies. It is what drives and fuels us to take action, so when it is retrograde we may be a little reticent in going forward. Mars usually spends just over a month in each sign, however Mars will spend 8 months travelling through Virgo. Rather than going full speed ahead, this Mars retrograde may pull you back. Outwards energies become inverted. Mars in Retrograde motion will influence your creativity. Marss usual influence in this area for you can act as a strong pull and drive towards romance and fun. In retrograde motion, Mars could potentially diffuse that drive or perhaps support you in finding different ways to be creative. Whilst you could be bursting at the seams with all kinds of new ideas and feeling passionate about them, you may also need to take your time in developing them. This is the ideal phase to plan and prepare. You can be pretty discerning when it comes to how you spend your spare time and during the first 3 months of the year, you could feel the urge to take up a new hobby or creative outlet- this may be linked to the new mindset I mentioned earlier on in your report- You can use this period to take some much needed time out and its likely that any creative endeavours you take on will be quite private and something you wish to do by yourself for a while.

Mars retrograde

Venus retrograde

Venus will also retrograde this year in Gemini. Venus retrogrades mark a time when we rethink our relations. Venus is also associated with beauty, cosmetics, fine tailoring and anything aesthetic and pleasing to the eye. During the retrograde phase, its advisable not to go for any cosmetic treatments, get a new hair cut or buy anything that you think may suit you. There is the potential to look at it after the retrograde and not like what you see. If you do find yourself going over old ground, especially in relation to your love life, this is a good time to do so. We can use a Venus retrograde to reflect on what we find beautiful and how we conduct the relationships in our lives. Taurus, Venus is your ruling planet, so this retrograde phase is important to you. Venus retrograde marks a time when we have to rethink all things Venusian in other words; love, beauty and comfort all fall under Venus. This is the perfect time to review your relationships. During this time you may start to review different areas of your life and its likely that you will want to take a step back to reassess what has happened so far. This particular retrograde may have you examining your finances or what you feel you are worth and brings an opportunity to make some adjustments. Once Venus starts its direct motion again, you will be clearer. This is also about taking a break from your usual routines in essence; its a time to review.

Mercury retrograde

I always make note of Mercury retrogrades. Its usual to find that communications go a little haywire during these times. For further information you can read an article about Mercury Retrogrades here: Mercury retrograde-An Introduction and the Mercury Shadow period here; Mercurys Shadow and Getting the Most out of a Mercury retrograde

eclipses

Eclipses mark turning points in our lives, they also show beginnings, endings and potential changes in direction. The eclipses in Gemini and Sagittarius bring everyones focus to communications, from local to global level. For an overview of eclipses energy in Gemini and Sagittarius in 2012 you can read a little about these eclipses here; Gemini/Sagittarius eclipse Overview I also cover eclipses as they come up in the monthly overview on AstroArtisan.

EclIPSE DaTES anD DEgREES 2012 20 May 2012 4 June 2012 13 Nov 2012 28 Nov 2012 0 Degrees 14 Degrees 22 Degrees 7 Degrees Gemini Sagittarius Scorpio Gemini Solar Lunar Solar Lunar

The eclipses have been marked on the Moon Calendar in Part 4

Taurus, the eclipses fall in the area of your chart that deals with themes revolving around worth, value, your resources and other peoples resources, so again there may be something specific to look at during this time. The eclipse in your opposite sign Scorpio in November highlights a partnership and there could be a turning point or change in status. This also coincides with Saturn moving into the same area. You may find that your perception changes regarding a relationship, or you start to feel a little restricted in some way. Eclipses affect us all in different ways, and their effect is dependent on a lot of factors in our individual chart, however we can look at the themes and position of an eclipse to get an idea about how this may impact you in 2012.

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- 2012 CALenDArS

Moon phases in quarters Mercury, Venus and Mars Station, Retrograde and Direct Calendar * All dates based on GMT (UT) *(Moon Calendar - Rounded to the nearest degrees)

Moon Calendar 2012

January February March April May June July August September October november December
1 7 1 6 6 4 3 2 8 8 7 6
10 19 11 17 16 14 12 10 16 15 15 15

9 14 8 13 12 11 11 9 15 15 13 13

18 25 18 24 23 21 19 18 24 23 22 22

16 21 15 21 20 19 19 17 22 22 20 20

26 3 25 2 0 29 27 25 0 29 29 29

23

31

11

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New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter

22 29 28 26 26 24 30 29 28 28

2 9 8 6 4 2 7 7 7 7

30

10

Solar Eclipse Lunar Eclipse *Degrees of moon phases rounded up Dates of the months

31

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Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

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Mercury
JANUARY M T W T F S S 1 JULY 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 30 24 31 25 26 27 28 29 FEBRUARY M T W T F S S 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 27 21 28 22 29 23 24 25 26 MARCH M T W T F S S 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 MAY M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE 4 11 M 5 12 T 6 13 W 7 14 T F 1 8 15 S 2 9 16 S 3 10 17 DECEMBER 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3 M 4 T 5 W 6 T 7 F S 1 8 S 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4

AUGUST 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 30 24 31 25 26 27 28 29 M T W T F S S 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

SEPTEMBER 3 M 4 T 5 W 6 T 7 F S 1 8 S 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

OCTOBER M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 23 30 24 31 25 26 27 28

NOVEMBER M T W T F S S 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

All planets station, direct and retrograde throughout the year. The personal planets Mercury, Venus and Mars have been illustrated in the calendars on the next pages. Pre-retrograde (shadow period) The pre retrograde phase (or shadow) marks a time when we begin to slow down. We may feel the tug of the planets energy as it prepares to go retrograde. This period allows us to gradually ease into the retrograde phase. Station Retrograde We can think of the station as a tipping point this is where the planet stops before it goes retrograde. If we think about standing on a ledge as we are about to tip over, the moment before we fall is perhaps the most tense and this is the feeling we may have at the stationary point. Retrograde The planet is now moving backwards (or we have the illusion of this motion from our positioning on earth) and this is usually a time where we go back to something or work in a different way with the planets energy. Station Direct The planet stops again in preparation to move forward after this point the planet is in direct motion. Post retrograde This period (also called a shadow) eases us out of the retrograde phase as we slowly gather momentum The energy may still be a little diffuse until we move past this phase. Perhaps look at the calendars, note the planets motions and see if you can feel the effects as we go through each phase.

M T W T F S S 1

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4

Pre-Retrograde Shadow Phase Station Retrograde Retrograde Station Direct Post Retrograde Shadow Phase

Mars
JANUARY M T W T F S S 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 30 24 31 25 26 27 28 29 FEBRUARY M T W T F S S 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 27 21 28 22 29 23 24 25 26 MARCH M T W T F S S 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL M T W T F S S 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 MAY M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE 4 M 5 T 6 W 7 T F 1 8 S 2 9 S 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4

Venus
JANUARY M T W T F S S 1 JULY 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 30 24 31 25 26 27 28 29 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 30 24 31 25 26 27 28 29 FEBRUARY M T W T F S S 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 27 21 28 22 29 23 24 25 26 MARCH M T W T F S S 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 MAY M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE 4 11 M 5 12 T 6 13 W 7 14 T F 1 8 15 S 2 9 16 S 3 10 17 DECEMBER 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3 M 4 T 5 W 6 T 7 F S 1 8 S 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4

JULY M T W T F S S 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 30 24 31 25 26 27 28 29

AUGUST M T W T F S S 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

SEPTEMBER 3 M 4 T 5 W 6 T 7 F S 1 8 S 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

OCTOBER M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 23 30 24 31 25 26 27 28

NOVEMBER M T W T F S S 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

DECEMBER 3 M 4 T 5 W 6 T 7 F S 1 8 S 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

AUGUST M T W T F S S 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

SEPTEMBER 3 M 4 T 5 W 6 T 7 F S 1 8 S 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

OCTOBER M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 23 30 24 31 25 26 27 28

NOVEMBER M T W T F S S 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4

Pre-Retrograde Shadow Phase Station Retrograde Retrograde Station Direct Post Retrograde Shadow Phase

Taurus Life and Living Card 2012 Ground yourself while your perspectives shift You are the same person with changing ideas so dont leave yourself behind. At the same time, make sure you catch up with yourself. A new chapter begins. -Silver