On 1 February Saturn clashes with Pluto (as it did on 16 November 2009, and will be repeated on 21 August). This is when your attitude to life becomes more serious and also more organised. You accept your obligations, though not necessarily with a smile on your face. People may feel you are distant and unresponsive to their concerns. Your home life may undergo some major transformations or you buy your first home.

On 7 February Jupiter, forms a helpful link to Pluto when you can transform your home environment either via renovations or the purchase of a much more expensive and elaborate home. You may also obtain a new source of income due to an offer or a very lucrative pay packet that may come via a connection with a family member or work colleague.

Saturn is currently in Libra and occupies your own sign and sector of self and will remain this area up until 8 April. This can be a time of little reward. You may feel weighed down with responsibilities, yet this is your learning curve towards becoming far more mature. Whatever you learn now will stand you in good stead for your long term future. During the retrograde phase (13 January till 30 May) you may withdraw from others and feel your efforts are not producing anything worthwhile. You may also be inclined to lose weight. During the direct motion (from 1 until 13 January and again from 30 May until next year) you will understand that growing up is not always so easy. We all have to learn how to shoulder responsibilities in an intelligent way.

On 8 April Saturn re-enters Virgo and your sector of secrets, behind the scenes people and places such as hospitals or retreats and remains in this area up until 22 July. There may be a need to get some medical or hospital care during this time that is prolonged and brings various restrictions into your life. There may be back problems develop that inhibit your freedom of movement. During the retrograde phase (13 January till 30 May) it may seem that issues or people connected to your distant past are getting in the way of your future plans. During the direct phase (from 1 until 13 January and again from 30 May until next year) you may have to take some responsibility for your previous actions that will eventually liberate you from what went before.

On 27 April Saturn opposes Uranus (as it did on 15 September 2009). This will require all your patience and tolerance to handle. There may be some onerous duties that you have to endure which involve an elderly person or someone who is ill or confined in some way. Your health may suffer somewhat due to the heavy demands that are placed on you, or that you take on out of a strong sense of duty or obligation. You will need to rest some of the time as otherwise your health will suffer.

On 23 May Jupiter opposes Saturn (and this will be repeated on 17 August. Work pressures may appear overwhelming and way too demanding. You have your rights, so make sure you make the 'powers that be' aware of that. You are human and you can request that you obtain some time off to be close to those who you want to spend some precious time with.

Uranus, the planet of change, currently occupies your sector of health, work and your daily routines and remains in this area up until 28 May. You can safely believe that this area of your life will not remain static while this planet is in this sector. Your health may be unpredictable and you have to deal with matters at a moments notice. Changes can occur spontaneously and with no warning. You may decide to work in a totally different area than you are used to. Fields such as electronics, aviation, modern technology, inventions and astrology are some of the areas that may take your interest now. During the retrograde phase (5 July to 6 December) you could alter your whole daily routine and upset those you work with and have to deal with every day. During the direct phase (1 January to 5 July and again 6 December to sometime in 2011) the excitement that is generated from your decision to do precisely what you want will be worth it.

On 28 May Uranus enters Aries and your sector of marriage and business partnerships and any public presentations and remains in this area up until 14 August. Sometimes this brings in a very unusual person whom you marry and have a very unconventional relationship with. For others it can be a time of liberation from someone who was crowding your space. Some people divorce during this transit. During the retrograde phase (5 July to 6 December) you may wonder why you got involved in the situation you are now in and question whether you have really lost all your marbles. During the direct phase (1 January to 5 July and again 6 December to sometime in 2011) you are aware that this change in your usual choice of a beloved is the most exciting decision you have ever made.

On 7 June Jupiter enters Aries and your sector of marriage and business partnerships and any public presentations and remains in this area up until 9 September. This is a particularly fortunate time for any matter connected to this area of your life. You could marry during this next year and this will prove to be a real blessing. If a current relationship has been experiencing difficulties, a resolution will become apparent, whether that involves going in separate ways, or finding the means to be more flexible with each other, especially in terms of how much freedom is permitted in the relationship. You can look at why you got involved with the person you are married to or in business with. You will come to understand that you had to make those decisions so that you could grow and become the other half of a prosperous marriage or business partnership.

On 8 June Jupiter forms a close link with Uranus (this aspect is also repeated on 19 September). You may suddenly decide to get married, at just a moments notice, and elope just as quickly. Alternatively you may receive a surprise proposal of marriage that you had not even anticipated would happen just yet. You may also receive some enormous financial gain from a game of chance.

On 22 July Saturn re-enters Libra and your own sign and sector of self and will remain in this area for the next two years. This can be a time of little reward. You may feel weighed down with responsibilities, yet this is your learning curve towards becoming far more mature. Whatever you learn now will stand you in good stead for your long term future. During the retrograde phase (13 January till 30 May) you may withdraw from others and feel your efforts are not producing anything worthwhile. You may also be inclined to lose weight. During the direct motion (from 1 until 13 January and again from 30 May until next year) you will understand that growing up is not always so easy. We all have to learn how to shoulder responsibilities in an intelligent way.

On 25 July Jupiter clashes with Pluto (and will be repeated again on 3 August). Your home life may experience a contradictory situation that is not so easy to understand. A family member may decide to leave your abode and this could leave you feeling rejected or resentful. As this may involve your beloved, try to be as considerate and patient as possible if you wish to reconcile at a later time.

On 27 July Saturn opposes Uranus (as it did on 27 April). This will require all your patience and tolerance to handle. There may be some onerous duties that you have to endure which involve an elderly person or someone who is ill or confined in some way. Your health may suffer somewhat due to the heavy demands that are placed on you, or that you take on out of a strong sense of duty or obligation. You will need to rest some of the time as otherwise your health will suffer.

On 3 August Jupiter clashes with Pluto (as it did on 25 July). Your home life may experience a contradictory situation that is not so easy to understand. A family member may decide to leave your abode and this could leave you feeling rejected or resentful. As this may involve your beloved, try to be as considerate and patient as possible if you wish to reconcile at a later time.

On 14 August Uranus re-enters Pisces and your sector of health, work and your daily routines and remains in this area up until early 2011. You can safely believe that this area of your life will not remain static while this planet is in this sector. Your health may be unpredictable and you have to deal with matters at a moments notice. Changes can occur spontaneously and with no warning. You may decide to work in a totally different area than you are used to. Fields such as electronics, aviation, modern technology, inventions and astrology are some of the areas that may take your interest now. During the retrograde phase (5 July to 6 December) you could alter your whole daily routine and upset those you work with and have to deal with every day. During the direct phase (1 January to 5 July and again 6 December to sometime in 2011) the excitement that is generated from your decision to do precisely what you want will be worth it.

On 17 August Jupiter opposes Saturn (as it did on 23 May). However, this time it is involving different signs and sectors. This could prove to be a time when your beloved seeks some space and privacy. Whilst this may be difficult to understand, it is just a phase and it will pass. The test will be to focus on what you have that you value and make it a long lasting commitment to each other.

On 21 August Saturn clashes with Pluto (as it did on 1 February), when your attitude to life becomes more serious and also more organised. You accept your obligations, though not necessarily with a smile on your face. People may feel you are distant and unresponsive to their concerns. Your home life may undergo some major transformations or you buy your first home.

On 9 September Jupiter re-enters Pisces and your sector of health, work and your daily routines and remains in this area until some time in 2011. Some people start to work in the field of medicine or law with this transit. However, it is a time to find the ideal job and also to focus on improving your health and general well being. You can also find that your finances increase as a result of a better paying job.

On 19 September Jupiter forms a close alliance with Uranus (as it did on 8 June). You may suddenly decide to get married, at just a moments notice, and elope just as quickly. Alternatively you may receive a surprise proposal of marriage that you had not even anticipated would happen just yet. You may also receive some enormous financial gain from a game of chance.

Neptune the planet of mystery, will continue to occupy your sector of romance, children, creativity, speculation and the pleasures of life. This can be a time of high productivity if you are at all creative and can put your imagination to good use. Your romantic notions though may become very sentimental and dreamy and you could have some wonderful experiences with your lover that make you feel you have met your soul mate. During the retrograde phase (31 May to 7 November) there may be some questionable times that confuse what you thought was a very real and deep felt emotion for the object of your desire. During the direct phase (1 January to 31 May and again from 7 November till sometime next year) the enlightenment you receive will serve you well in the decisions and commitments you make to your beloved.

Pluto, the transformer of the zodiac, will now occupy your sector of home and family matters and your early upbringing. Often there is a significant event occur in relation to your family and your home environment that literally transforms this area of your life during this long range transit that will continue for many years into the future. During the retrograde phase (6 April to 14 September) it may be necessary to confront some issues connected to your early upbringing to see how they have influenced your life up until now. During the direct phase (1 January to 6 April and again from 14 September till sometime next year) your ability to see beneath the surface of people and situations will help clear the decks for you to create a more simplified future.