Innholdsfortegnelse for 2020 i WellBeing Astrology

Astrology is the study of the patterns of movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as reflecting the potential of human affairs and the natural world — Jude Goodwin, Futurism 2020 is an epic year of transition. Collectively, a 200-plus-year cycle to do with the earth element ends and we cross the threshold into a new era, defined by the air element, in December 2020. We’re also in transition here at WellBeing Astrology, as we welcome a new horoscope writer for our Year Ahead Horoscopes, Cassandra Tyndall. Check out what your sign has in store for the coming year, starting on page 8. With so much global transition, it’s natural to wonder where life might take you next. For insights on career and life direction, you’ll love Frank Clifford’s…

Overview As unpredictable Uranus continues through Taurus life might seem full of possibilities. Slowly but surely you’re adjusting your habits and attitudes by embracing change and exploring what excites you. As you continue your “out with the old, in with the new” ethos, the cosmos will offer you opportunities that reflect your growing need for freedom and authenticity and help increase abundance. Wealth Attracting abundance and boosting your cash flow is possible from April 4–August 8 when Venus enjoys an extended cycle through curious Gemini and your second house — aka the money sector. This cycle can help you get curious about money, encouraging you to learn more about how it can work for you, rather than you working for it. The more you discover about the way your mind…

Overview With action planet Mars moving through the western side of your solar horoscope, 2020 is more about outer-world achievements, clarifying your ideas about life and developing your professional and personal relationships. Saturn in Aquarius from March 22–July 2 offers a sneak peek into an upcoming three-year cycle of relationship growth and maturity. Wealth Your secret to creating wealth and abundance this year may lie in reducing your overheads and expenditures. Curious Mercury dives into your eighth house of debts, savings, investments and joint finance from February 3–18. During this period, you might learn more about money management or start thinking about your long-term financial prospects. While Mercury retrogrades (or moves backwards) through Pisces from February 18–March 4, research better deals with your bank, utility providers or other credit providers.…

Overview With your patron planet Mars moving through the lower portion of your solar chart, 2020 will bring growth and progress through self-discovery and by improving your technical skills in your chosen field. Wealth Your wealth sectors, the second and eighth houses, will be activated by a new cycle of eclipses once the North Node enters Gemini and your eighth house from May 5. In the next 18 months you’ll be able to create progress on a long-term money plan. You might pay off debt, increase your savings and investments or take out a large loan or mortgage. You also have active Mars onside in your cash flow and income sector, the second house, from January 3–February 17. You might look for ways to improve your income, generate extra cash…

Overview You get a preview of the longer three-year trend of Saturn in Aquarius in March, April, May and June 2020. You’ll be ready to clarify your responsibilities and obligations, and you might get clear on duties you’ve outgrown that you’re ready to ditch. With the left-hand side of your solar chart most active throughout 2020, you’ll have an array of opportunities to make life more about what you want. As you say “no” to what’s unimportant you’ll free up time, space and energy to commit to who or what matters most to you. Wealth Your second house of cash flow and income is busier than usual this year, which can help you get clear about what you’re earning, spending and saving. Formulating a conscious spending plan — aka a…

The year of the yang metal rat starts on 25 January 2020. This starts a year of strong water qi, since metal strengthens the water of the rat. This will be very good if your personal chart likes water, and it will be good for the arts and healing in general. Water governs the kidneys and bladder, so eat foods that support these organs, like cauliflower, blueberries, cranberries and garlic. In 2020, the Lunar New Year on January 25 precedes the Solar New Year, which is on February 4, indicating it will be a positive year overall. Yang metal is piercing and indicates a gifted intellect that likes detail. Some examples of strong metal include an axe or sword. Geng can be the most strong-willed of all the Day Masters…

Aries MC Jul–Aug 2020, Nov–Dec 2020 Taurus MC Sep 2019, May 2020 Gemini MC Oct–Nov 2019, May 2020 Cancer MC Nov–Dec 2019, Jan 2020 Leo MC Jan–Feb 2020, Aug 2020 Virgo MC Sep 2019, Feb–Mar 2020 Libra MC Oct–Nov 2019, Apr–May 2020 Scorpio MC Nov–Dec 2019, May–Jun 2020 Sagittarius MC Jan–Feb 2020, Jun–Aug 2020, Nov–Dec 2020 Capricorn MC Dec 2019, Feb–Mar 2020, Jul 2020 Aquarius MC Jan 2020, Apr–May 2020 Pisces MC Mar 2020, May–Jun 2020…

In January 2020, as the two heavyweight planets of the solar system Saturn and Pluto move into a perfect conjunction, it will be important not to lose your sense of humour. Think of it this way; the dark lord, Pluto, is dancing, while his partner, Saturn, holds the scythe. Together they swing through your life, cutting down any overgrowth as you watch from the sidelines. Will it be as bad as some say? There may be no way of knowing ahead of time. You can work yourself into a fright, or feel your way towards what is ending to acknowledge and honour those aspects of your existence that will fade away. As Alfred Hitchcock once said, “There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it.” Collectively,…

The Moon in all her glory looks down on us every night; watching, glowing, growing and changing through her monthly cycle. The Moon moves the tides, and the animal kingdom is influenced by her. For centuries humans have discussed how the Moon can influence our lives, including our actions and emotions. In medical astrology the Moon governs the rhythm of the body, as well as emotions, habits and patterns of living. The Moon is linked to the breasts, the uterus and menstruation, part of the lungs, the diaphragm and all the mucus membranes of the body. In addition, the Moon is associated with nutrition, digestion and food on both the physical and emotional levels. Humans are often stress eaters, emotional eaters and celebratory/reward eaters all in one. How would we…

The simplest and perhaps oldest predictive technique in Western astrology is known as profections. If you can count to 12 and have a basic understanding of what the houses, planets and signs mean in astrology, then you can use this technique on any birth chart. It’s so simple you don’t even need a computer. Though based on a simple premise, profections are a deep well of astrological information that will serve even the most basic student of astrology, yet are still robust enough to provide layers of meaning for the advanced professional. Your true age First, a piece of bad news. You are probably a year older than you think you are. When you are born you are age zero. At the time of your first birthday everyone celebrates that…

PROMETHEUS THE AWAKENER BY RICHARD TARNAS SPRING PUBLICATIONS Uranus has a tricky reputation and there is some fear about the chaos it can bring. In this essay, Richard Tarnas challenges the mythology of Uranus and instead suggests the mythology of Prometheus – the god who gave fire and consciousness to humans. Tarnas weaves together historical and biographical examples to illustrate the role Uranus played in the evolution and growth of human awareness, shedding a new light on just what this planet offers. The book explores the Uranus transit cycles, Uranus transits to personal planets, and broader generational cycles of Uranus as it combines with the outer planets. For those in the midst of Uranus transits, or others researching for clients, this book beautifully outlines just how this energy can open…

HOW TO USE THIS CALENDAR On days when the Moon changes signs, the sign will be noted on that date in the calendar. The time next to it is the local time in Sydney when the Moon enters that sign. On days where there is no sign or time, the Moon does not change signs. January FULL MOON ECLIPSE | JANUARY 11 (SYDNEY) AT 20 CANCER SYDNEY January 11, 6.21am NEW YORK January 10, 2.21pm LONDON January 10, 7.21pm This dramatic Full Moon Eclipse may signify a final purge or purification around a process set in motion 12 months ago. Endings are likely and you may let go of old emotional baggage as Saturn and Pluto join forces. Conversations or a new piece of information may reveal something you instinctively…

Your sun sign, also known as your star sign, represents the sign of the zodiac the Sun was moving through at the time of your birth. As the main light source, the Sun provides heat, warmth and inspiration. The Sun is one of your most important planets and describes significant features of your personality. Your sun sign shows how you light up life. It also defines the archetypal ways in which others see you. Via links to elements and modalities, your sun sign provides insight into the inner workings of your personality. As it’s the most powerful of all stellar bodies, your sun sign symbolises the underlying energy that fuels all you do. Sun signs: ancient wisdom for modern life Even though the modern use of sun sign astrology is…

Overview With plenty of planetary action in the top half of your horoscope this year, you’ll be ready to commit to making a lifelong dream come true. You might get serious about an academic accomplishment, explore foreign places or do more of what brings you meaning and purpose. Wealth Your hard work around finances in the last two-and-a-half years will pay off by the time the longer trend of Saturn in Capricorn ends on 17 December 2020. Your efforts towards saving, reducing debt or investing can put you in a solid financial position. Expansive Jupiter moves through cautious Capricorn and one of your money sectors from 3 December 2019–20 December 2020. Jupiter’s influence in your eighth house of shared finances means you might be able to enhance abundance by joining…

Overview The ongoing cycle of Uranus in Taurus will continue to inspire you to change and shake up some of your biggest dreams. Rare retrogrades from Venus and Mars may prompt you to reconsider your professional path and make plans to take charge of your finances. Wealth Motivated Mars generally visits your eighth house of joint finances, savings, investments and debt every second year for six weeks. However, this year you’ll have the driven influence of Mars for more than six months! You’ll be able to re-energise your financial goals from 28 June 2020–7 January 2021. The first part of your Mars money cycle from June 28–September 11 may prompt you to make some of the positive changes you want to see with money. You’ll be motivated to tackle any…

Overview With much of the planetary focus in the lower half of your solar chart for 2020, this year will bring action, progress and development in your personal life. A new eclipse cycle will invigorate your closest relationships, and time contemplating what happiness means to you will be well spent. Wealth Jupiter’s tour of Capricorn and your second house of money and cash flow, from 3 December 2019–20 December 2020, may bring a welcome boost to your finances. This rare cycle may bring opportunities to improve your income through a raise or promotion at work, or if you’re self-employed may bring growth with sales. You might enjoy a new level of financial abundance. If so, make a conscious choice about how to spend, save and invest. Jupiter can also highlight…

Overview With the left side of your solar chart the most active this year, 2020 can help you make your life more about what you want. You might focus on a personal pursuit, self-development or even take charge of your finances. Wealth Finances will be highlighted in the second half of 2020 when Mars spends an unusually long time in Aries and your second house of cash and income. Money may be in flux during a Mars retrograde (reverse cycle) from September 8–November 13. During this period you’ll get the chance to reflect on money, including how you earn, spend and save your cash. Instead of Mars’ typical six-week tour of Aries and your second house, this year you’ll get more than six months to review and reset your financial…

The midheaven is an all-important point in your horoscope that relates to your vocation, the reputation you have and the type of personal and professional success you aim for. It is also known as the MC (medium coeli, meaning the “middle of the sky”) and is often depicted astrologically as a tree, reflecting the journey from your roots to blossoming into the world and bearing professional fruit. So what does the MC mean for you? Your attitude towards and definitions of success. Your MC reveals the sort of success that makes you feel fulfilled. In some ways your MC describes your mission, and mission statement, in life. It’s the destination you envision for yourself when you’ve finally arrived and feel successful. It takes time to grow into your MC sign…

The fundamental components that make up a horoscope or birth chart include the zodiac signs, planets and houses. The signs of the zodiac in Western astrology are based on the seasonal relationship of the Sun to the Earth. The first day of autumn (spring in the Northern Hemisphere) is the first day of Aries, and the sky is then divided into 12 equal segments or zodiac signs of the Sun’s apparent path around the Earth. This is more formally called the Tropical Zodiac as it is tied to the seasons. But there is another zodiac, which is based on dividing the sky into 12 equal segments starting with the first star of Aries. This is called the Sidereal (starbased) Zodiac and is used primarily by Indian (Vedic) astrology and by…

In 1935, when Uranus was last in Taurus, two US Army pilots rose to an altitude of 22km in a hot air balloon and became the first humans to see the curvature of the Earth. Aristotle had theorised the Earth was a sphere as far back as 350 BCE, yet there had been no proof of this idea until then. The pilots’ grainy pictures showed the grey, arched edge of the Earth with the inky blackness of space beyond. This never-before-seen image provided a new perspective on our planet. Suddenly, this ball we lived on was part of something much larger — space! With so much space exploration under our belts now, it’s hard to imagine what it was like when thousands of years of imagining suddenly became reality. “Change…

The year 2020 will be one of profound planetary shifts and opportunities for growth and renewal. At the end of 2020 a major 200-year cycle ends and a new one begins. Jupiter and Saturn come together first in Capricorn, then move fully into a grand conjunction in Aquarius. These momentous conjunctions of Jupiter and Saturn take place every 20 years and can be used to signal changes in politics, culture and everyday life. Those 20-year cycles combine into roughly 200-year cycles in which all of the conjunctions happen in the same element. In the 200-year cycle that is now ending, the conjunctions have been in earth signs. December 2020 marks a major shift, as all of the grand conjunctions for the following 200 years will take place in air signs.…

Astrology can provide insight into when something might be expected to take place or be resolved. The trouble is, the original source texts that inform much of the Western tradition of astrology give confusing and often conflicting accounts of how to figure out the timing of when something might occur or be resolved. Should you use symbolic timing, where each degree is linked to one unit of time, or should you opt for timing via real-time transits, or, would a mixture of both be best? Let’s explore these options using some horary astrology chart examples from my case files. Horary is a divinatory branch of astrology, not unlike tarot or the I Ching. Horary is used when you have a question or problem that needs solving and the astrologer uses…

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Overview 2020 begins with planetary powerhouses Saturn and Pluto working together in your career sector on January 13. You might be ready to let go of a long-term responsibility or commitment as you move towards a professional path that deeply fulfils you. Mars, your ruling planet, is in Aries for an extra-long time in 2020, from 28 June to 7 January 2021. During this period you’ll be asked to slow down as the cosmos invites you to rediscover yourself and remember forgotten passions. Wealth 2020 is the first full calendar year that Uranus spends in Taurus, and in your second house of money. Events in 2018 and 2019 helped awaken you to the changes that are possible during this long-term cycle. Uranus represents freedom and autonomy, and you may suddenly…

Overview 2020 promises to be an action-packed year where you can make plenty of progress personally and professionally. You have Mars’ longer-than-usual tour through Aries to help you clarify your career goals. And, while the longer trend of mature Saturn in Capricorn begins to wind down in your relationship sector from 3 December 2019, you’ll have the uplifting and growthorientated influence of Jupiter onside to help support growth in relationships until 20 December 2020. Wealth Discovering new or innovative ways to completely restructure your money habits is possible with Saturn in Aquarius from March 22–July 2. This three-month period offers a preview of what the longer three-year cycle of Saturn through your eighth house may mean for you — starting December 2020. Saturn’s initial visit to Aquarius may prompt ideas…

Overview With plenty of planetary action in the angles of your solar horoscope, 2020 will be a dynamic year of change and transformation. A Venus retrograde plus a new eclipse cycle can expand your perspective and help you notice just how much the world has to offer you. Wealth Uranus in Taurusuntil 2026 will highlight financial freedom, and may inspire you to pay off any debt or save more for your future. Technology may be your secret weapon if you’re looking to better manage your budget, pay off a loan or fast track a savings plan. Online banking solutions, like automating your payments and transfers or downloading a budgeting app on your phone can help you track what you spend and save. Starting or topping up an investment portfolio can…

Overview 2020 brings the potential for profound personal growth. Saturn and Jupiter plus Pluto in Capricorn can bring new developments and exciting opportunities, and suggests 2020 will bring a potent new phase in your personal evolution. Saturn’s shift into Aquarius from March can bring clarity and progress with your finances. Wealth New responsibilities with money are likely to emerge when Saturn enters Aquarius from March 22–July 2. This period is a preview of a longer three-year trend, which runs from 17 December 2020 until 7 March 2023. Saturn in Aquarius may bring a reality check regarding your current financial situation. Saturn loves clarity, so the March to July preview is an ideal time to get an honest picture of exactly how much you earn and what you owe. If there…

Some years slip through the chronicles of history with little to no recognition. 2020 isn’t going to be one of those years. 2020 represents the birth of new directions, symbolised by the meeting of three of the most important predictive hands on the planetary cosmic clock — Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto. All three planets will begin new cycles with each other, indicating a year of enormous global change. The last time Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto were all in the governance sign of Capricorn was 1284, which coincided with the introduction of an important new currency. The Republic of Venice began issuing the ducat; a gold token that became the standard of European coinage for the next 600 hundred years. Expect increasing pressure to replace the US dollar as the global…

Rather like the Ascendant (rising sign), the MC is an astronomical point — the direction of due north in the southern hemisphere, and due south in the northern hemisphere. If you know your birth time, even a rough estimate, you can use the nomogram to work out which sign your MC is in. Simply find your birth time* on the lower strip, and with a ruler connect it to your birth date in the upper strip. The sign it passes through in the middle strip is your MC sign. If you don’t know your birth time, read your sun (star) sign in the descriptions that follow — there’s much that your sun and MC signs have in common. In fact, even if you know your birth time, read both; together…

Astrology can be a powerful tool for self-knowledge, helping you understand your life with greater perspective. You might have first turned to astrology when going through a rough patch and you wanted to understand how to fix any problems or challenges you were dealing with. While that is a perfectly valid and helpful way to use astrological tools, one underappreciated use of astrology is that it can point to sources of joy and meaning that may already be in your life. The value in highlighting the positive This might sound odd — after all, don’t you already know what is good in your life, and shouldn’t you focus more on what’s not working instead? Well, yes and no. While you might be somewhat aware of what’s good in your life,…

Astrology’s traditional revival, alongside the publication of books like the Picatrix, an 11th century book of astrological magic, has brought dedicated forms of astro-magic to the attention of the occult-loving public. Previously only a handful of people had access to such texts, via private translation. Planetary magic has enjoyed a rebirth, not just as an adjunct to other forms of magical practice, but as a relatively comprehensive and self-contained method in and of itself. Astrological magic is a form of remediation, which is the practice of reducing any harm that may come from your natal chart or via a difficult transit or Time Lord. Remediation gives you the power to change or alter your fate, rather than leaving you a passive victim or beneficiary of planetary forces beyond your control.…

To honour the rare pileup of cycles from lucky Jupiter, hard-working Saturn and power planet Pluto through Capricorn in 2020 — a sign of business — we’ve profiled three stand-out business people to see what in their astrology makeup might indicate professional success and longevity. Ita Butt rose by Alicia Yusuf Born into a journalism family, Ita Buttrose quickly moved from humble beginnings as a 15-year-old copy girl at Australian Women’s Weekly into a stellar career as a journalist, editor and author. Now, at 77, she has taken on a five-year term as Chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). When announcing the appointment, Prime Minister Scott Morrison claimed, “Australians trust Ita.” What is it about Ita that made her the media legend she is today? Strength and resilience “Tough…

Ascendant The eastern point at birth, showing the degree and zodiac sign rising in the east. Connected to the first house and the topic of identity, the ascendant describes the way you meet the world. Your ascendant sign, also known as your rising sign, is an influential sign, equal to your sun or star sign. Benefic A helpful planet, usually either Venus or Jupiter. Benefic planets have life-affirming qualities, and can be positive or show favourable outcomes. Conjunct One of five major aspects, a conjunction describes two planets or chart points that are side-by-side. When planets or chart points are conjunct, they work together and exchange energies, so that each becomes a little bit like the other. Descendant The western point at birth, showing the degree and zodiac sign setting…

LYNN BELL Lynn Bell is a master consulting astrologer, writer, speaker and teacher. In 2016 she received the Charles Harvey Award for exceptional service to astrology. Her original and indepth work combines psychological and spiritual perspectives, mythic, mundane and archetypal approaches. A long-time tutor for the Centre for Psychological Astrology in London, Lynn has been a sought-after speaker at many major international astrology conferences: UAC, ISAR, World Congress in Switzerland, Federation of Australian Astrologers (FAA) in Australia, Norwac, and many European conferences. Lynn has also written books on generational patterns in astrology: Planetary Threads and Cycles of Light: Solar Returns. Lynn teaches online for the Mercury Internet School of Psychological Astrology (MISPA) and Astrology University. Her lectures are available at lynnbellastrology.com WADE CAVES Wade Caves is an astrological consultant, speaker…