On 1 February Saturn clashes with Pluto (as it did on 16 November 2009, and will be repeated on 21 August), which would not bode well for planning any extended travel or going overseas. Long delays and obstructions are very likely, so plan your holiday for another time of the year. It is also likely that you may have an unpleasant encounter with a gang or unruly group of people. Your health may also be under par and you may need medical intervention.

On 7 February Jupiter forms a helpful link to Pluto that can signal a time when you decide to take a long distance trip that brings many rewards. You may be accompanied by a close friend, and could meet many wealthy and/or famous people in your travels.

Saturn is currently in Libra and occupies your sector of health, work and your daily routines and will remain this area up until 8 April 2010. This can be hard on your health where you may have back or knee problems, or you feel weighed down by too many responsibilities which may lead to a melancholic or depressing phase. Your work situation may be oppressive or you have to work in sordid conditions, or where it is dark, cramped or damp. It may seem as though your working life is not giving you any rewards. During the retrograde phase (13 January till 30 May) you may take a bleak attitude towards your health, work and daily routines. Your health may suffer due to overwork. You will need to take some respite where possible. During the direct phase (from 1 until 13 January and again from 30 May until next year) you can realistically assess what work is your responsibility, and what tasks should be assigned to another. You may have to take a tonic, multivitamins or place your health on a higher priority than previously.

On 8 April Saturn re-enters Virgo and your sector of romance, children, creativity, speculation and the pleasures of life, and remains in this area up until 22 July. These areas may be productive of onerous obligations and duties that seem to wear you down. Your level of creativity may be at an all time low, so pace yourself accordingly. While in the retrograde phase (13 January till 30 May)this can seem particularly depressive, though it can give you a second chance to become more aware of what your real responsibilities are. During the direct phase of this planet (from 1 until 13 January and again from 30 May until next year) you will be able to do what you have to do with more of a smile on your face.

On 27 April Saturn opposes Uranus (as it did on 15 September 2009). This may prove to be the most difficult month to endure this year. There may be some complications involving a child or your lover. Take care not to get involved in any unnecessary controversy or conflict with these people. Something totally unexpected may crop up that creates a confrontation that will be quite difficult to deal with and resolve amicably. A friendship may go through a trying time or end altogether.

On 23 May Jupiter opposes Saturn (and this will be repeated on 17 August. When a friendship is strained, as it may now well become obvious, it may be a sign that you both need a little more space, just for the moment. Your level of tolerance and patience may be tested, but it will stand you in good stead in the long term.

Uranus, the planet of change, currently occupies your sector of friends, hopes, wishes and any groups or committees that you belong to, and remains in this area up until 28 May. This long range transit can bring you in touch with people who are different in terms of what is considered ‘normal’. These people often occupy positions that are unusual or do not work the nine to five drill, such as astronauts, aviators, astrologers and people in television. During the retrograde phase (5 July to 6 December) you will notice that your friends have changed or that you are moving into very different circles. During the direct phase (1 January to 5 July and again 6 December to sometime in 2011) you will become enlightened by these people and the radical difference they have made to your life.

On 28 May Uranus enters Aries and your sector of secrets, behind the scenes people and places such as hospitals or retreats and remains in this area up until 14 August. This can be a time of discovery about your hidden motives and your subconscious desires that leads to spiritual enlightenment. The retrograde phase (5 July to 6 December) however can give you time to digest all this new information and then assess it realistically during the direct phase of this planet (1 January to 5 July and again 6 December to sometime in 2011).

On 7 June Jupiter enters Aries and your sector of secrets, behind the scenes people and places such as hospitals or retreats and remains in this area up until 9 September. This may allow you to explore your past, your hidden motives and to delve deep into your subconscious mind to unravel the mysteries that lay there. You could also find yourself working for a hospital or other institution or perhaps even working behind the scenes in the film industry.

On 8 June Jupiter forms a close link with Uranus (this aspect is also repeated on 19 September). This can produce a revelation by exploring your subconscious either through a time of contemplation or solitude. The benefits will present enormous challenges, not only psychologically, but also in the way you view your goals and the possibility of actually reaching them, with great success.

On 22 July Saturn re-enters Libra and your sector of health, work and your daily routines and will remain in this area for the next two years. This can be hard on your health where you may have back or knee problems, or you feel weighed down by too many responsibilities which may lead to a melancholic or depressing phase. Your work situation may be oppressive or you have to work in sordid conditions, or where it is dark, cramped or damp. It may seem as though your working life is not giving you any rewards. During the retrograde phase (13 January till 30 May) you may take a bleak attitude towards your health, work and daily routines. Your health may suffer due to overwork. You will need to take some respite where possible. During the direct phase (from 1 until 13 January and again from 30 May until next year) you can realistically assess what work is your responsibility, and what tasks should be assigned to another. You may have to take a tonic, multivitamins or place your health on a higher priority than previously.

On 25 July Jupiter clashes with Pluto (and will be repeated again on 3 August). There may be a backlash from your past that interferes with your future travel plans. Legal problems may arise as a result of this and there may be complications trying to sort this out. Do not believe everything you hear at this time and take particular care that other people do not coerce you against your will.

On 27 July Saturn opposes Uranus (as it did on 27 April). This may prove to be the most difficult month to endure. There may be some complications involving a child or your lover. Take care not to get involved in any unnecessary controversy or conflict with these people. Something totally unexpected may crop up that creates a confrontation that will be quite difficult to deal with and resolve amicably. A friendship may go through a trying time or end altogether.

On 3 August Jupiter clashes with Pluto (as it did on 25 July). There may be a backlash from your past that interferes with your future travel plans. Legal problems may arise as a result of this and may be complications trying to sort this out. Do not believe everything you hear at this time and take particular care that other people do not coerce you against your will.

On 14 August Uranus re-enters Pisces and your sector of friends, hopes, wishes and any groups or committees that you belong to, and remains in this area up until early 2011. This long range transit can bring you in touch with people who are different in terms of what is considered ‘normal’. These people often occupy positions that are unusual or do not work the nine to five drill, such as astronauts, aviators, astrologers and people in television. During the retrograde phase (5 July to 6 December) you will notice that your friends have changed or that you are moving into very different circles. During the direct phase (1 January to 5 July and again 6 December to sometime in 2011) you will become enlightened by these people and the radical difference they have made to your life.

On 17 August Jupiter opposes Saturn (as it did on 23 May). However, this time it is involving different signs and sectors. Memories from the past may overwhelm you at this time, and leave you feeling perplexed as to how to handle it. Do your best to be forgiving and thankful for what you have and the Universe will take care of the rest.

On 21 August Saturn clashes with Pluto (as it did on 1 February), which would not bode well for planning any extended travel or going overseas. Long delays and obstructions are very likely, so plan your holiday for another time of the year. It is also likely that you may have an unpleasant encounter with a gang or unruly group of people. Your health may also be under par and you may need medical intervention.

On 9 September Jupiter re-enters Pisces and your sector of friends, hopes, wishes and any groups or committees that you belong to and remains in this area until some time in 2011. You will undoubtedly involve yourself with far more people in your social circle than ever before, some of whom may be well-travelled, far more experienced than yourself and have a jovial attitude to life.

On 19 September Jupiter forms a close alliance with Uranus (as it did on 8 June). This can produce a revelation by exploring your subconscious either through a time of contemplation or solitude. The benefits will present enormous challenges, not only psychologically, but also in the way you view your goals and the possibility of actually reaching them, with great success.

Neptune the planet of mystery, will continue to occupy your sector of career, status, your position in the eyes of others and how you are seen by the world. You may decide to follow a career path in music, the arts, or even psychic phenomena. During the retrograde phase (31 May to 7 November) you can reflect and go inwards to observe the different way you are perceived by others. During the direct phase (1 January to 31 May and again from 7 November till sometime next year) you will know, by instinct, that you have found your niche in life and can follow your calling to achieve your dreams.

Pluto, the transformer of the zodiac will now occupy your sector of travel, higher education, studies and connections to foreign people or places. Your aims and actions in these departments of your life can bring transformative conditions. You could totally alter your belief systems. This influence will continue for many years to come. During the retrograde phase (6 April to 14 September) you may discover some deep and profound reasons for your life and perhaps even consider living in another country. During the direct phase (1 January to 6 April and again from 14 September till sometime next year) you will come to realize what truly works for you in terms of your religious and spiritual beliefs and your destiny.