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Marty's 2008 Predictions and Forecast

Aries- (Assertive, courageous, independent, pioneering, energetic)

Those born March 20-22 are under going major transformations regarding your identity. Major events such as a birth or death is common, at times the death is more psychological, than physical, but not always. Immense spiritual growth is taking place. People, places and things will change. Allow these changes to take place and try not to resist. Resistance of growth can trigger anxiety, panic, and anger.

All Aries have Jupiter squaring their sign. Jupiter rules expansion, luck, abundance, optimism, and wisdom. Jupiter tends to magnify things, so make sure you're living from a spiritual mindset of joy, creativity, and love as to attract more abundance and less ego behavior.

Lunar Cycles- New moon in your sign falls on the 5th. Those born April 4th- 6th are impacted. This brings a new beginning and an added dimension to the identity. Mercury transits the new moon a week later and this could trigger a desire to communicate, lecture, or travel. It also can bring social activities, educational pursuits, and a desire to partake in community organizations. Venus transits the new moon on the third week of April and this could trigger a romantic opportunity. To quote Ghandi, "Be the change you want to see."

Taurus- (Practical, reliable, steadfast, wealth, luxury)

This is an empowering year for Taurus's. Major planets such as Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto make favorable aspects to your sign and provide solid energy in 2008. Jupiter, the planet of luck and opportunity, will trine your sign which will trigger more ease and optimism in life and make your more generous. Your popularity can also increase among others.

Neptune, the planet of inspiration and redemption, squares those born May 11th -16th. This is a lesson of letting go of past hurts and to release unconscious behaviors that hold you back from joy. It is also a lesson to learn how to relax and develop positive aesthetics such as yoga, meditation, and playing an instrument if latent musical ambition surfaces.

Lunar Cycles- New moon falls in your sign on the 5th. Those born May 4th- 6th are impacted. This brings a new birth in identity. Because transiting Saturn is trining this new moon, it may trigger growth and a new position in career matters. Venus also makes a transit this new moon on the second week in May, and this may bring new opportunities for added financial stability.

Gemini- (Curious, chatty, witty, social, smart)

Those born May 20th - June 10th will feel the effects of transiting Saturn. This transit is teaching you to stay disciplined in your life and to change unhealthy eating habits. Saturn also teaches you to set a daily routine of work, exercise and rest and lessons in patience may surface in the form of delays and frustration. Since Saturn is in the mutable sign of Virgo squaring your mutable sign of Gemini, lessons between quality and quantity will surface and mutable signs tend to learn better, vicariously. Which means you can learn a lot by reading, talking, listening, and through other people's experiences.

Those born June 10th -14th will experience both the Uranus and Saturn square from the end of October 2008 - until the first week in December 2008. This is called a t-square and the main focus during this time is education, spiritual studies, travel, or any metaphysical pursuits.

Lunar Cycles - New moon falls in your sign on the 3rd. Those born June 2nd-4th are impacted. This brings a new birth in identity. The transiting Saturn square will also impact this new moon in late summer or early fall, so this will prompt one to take accountability for their life, including their identity and to be more balanced in their personal lives, including getting proper rest and taking better care of their health.

Cancer- (Intuitive, protective, nurturing, tenacious, caring)

Those born June 21st -23rd are experiencing the Pluto opposition. This transit is teaching you to balance your life between work and family life. Relationships with others may be rocky during this time. Control and projection issues can surface. This is a time to be objective and to strike a balance with others.

Those born July 5th -14th will experience the Uranus trine. This is a great year to break out of self-imposed boundaries and to seek adventure and fulfillment. Uranus also triggers spiritual revelations, brilliant concepts, and the ability to deal with public figures.

Jupiter opposes your sign in 2008. This can trigger a job promotion or job change. Travels plans related to career is possible and a desire to further educate or delve into spiritual studies is possible.

Lunar Cycles- New moon falls in your sign on July 2nd. Those born July 1st-3rd are impacted. This brings a new birth in identity. Cancer energy on the highest octave represents unconditional love and having a solid domestic environment. So in addition to the new you stepping forward unto the world, the family life also takes on a new energy. Transiting Uranus trined your degree in 2005, bestowing revelations and breaking inner barriers, so this new moon begs you to radiate that knowledge and be the spiritual wonder that is truly you.

Leo- (Animated, fun, dramatic, flamboyant, creative)

All Leo's have to be prudent regarding money this year, since Saturn is in your second house of finances. Some might take on second jobs and some may become more fugal.

Leo's born August 11th - 18th have Neptune opposing your sign this year. This is a lesson in balance between the needs of yours and others. Neptune triggers a desire to do self-less acts of love, including charity events, and humanitarian efforts…but you have to make sure your heart is in the effort and it brings your personal gratification as well. Take time to rest, don't be a door mat, and don't be a martyr. When you do what you love and it serves others, it's 'a win-win situation.

Those born August 10th -16th will experience a powerful configuration called the YOD or finger of God aspect from Uranus and Jupiter. This is a fate-like aspect so expect a fated event to manifest, especially in the first six months of 2008. The specifics on the experience vary from each person due to the individualistic chart each is born with. This YOD configuration forms again in November, but only affects those born August 10th -12th.

Lunar Cycles - New moon falls in your sign on August 1st. Those born July 31st -August 2nd are strongly impacted because this is also a powerful solar eclipse. This brings a new birth in identity. The planet Mercury conjuncts this new moon. This will trigger the desire to join organizations, to pursue academic studies, or to delve into the communication industry and find a creative outlet with print media, radio or TV. The desire to write or speak or express yourself constructively is strongly indicated.

The full moon on August 16th is very powerful because it's also a lunar eclipse. Those born August 15th - 17th are strongly impacted. Lunar eclipses trigger emotional cleansing and domestic changes. Family structure can change and a period of completion is indicated. The energy of eclipses can last for an entire year. Eclipses can trigger events from six months before to six months after.

Virgo- (Discerning, caretakers, analytical, detail-oriented, worker)

Those born August 23rd - Sept 14th will experience the Saturn conjunction. This is a time of maturity for those folks. Saturn energy triggers an awareness that prompts you to get real about people, places, and things in your life. This is a time to set a daily routine of work, exercise, and rest. Health issues can surface so now is the time to change to healthier heating habits. It is also a time to set personal boundaries with others, and to learn lessons in self-reliance. A lesson in patience is also possible - which comes in the form of delays and frustration. Be kind, but honest with yourself and silence the inner critic.

Jupiter makes a trine aspect, or a blessing to all Virgo's this year. This will help you cope with the Saturn transit and keep you focus on personal growth, and to be generous and kinder toward yourself.

Uranus makes an opposition to those born Sept 7th -15th. This will trigger a desire to break free from restrictive, toxic, and negative people in your life. A need for freedom and adventure is strong, but please make any changes responsibly and not impulsively or abruptly. Relationship issues can also surface.

Lunar Cycles - New moon falls in your sign on August 30th. Those born August 29th - August 31st are impacted. This brings a new birth in identity. This new moon is especially strong because the degree was impacted by a lunar eclipse in 2007 and transiting Saturn in 2007 and again in 2008. This symbolizes the need to build a career structure, a vocation that serves the needs of others, and to establish a daily routine of exercise and healthy eating. The need to set personal boundaries and self-discipline is very strong.

Libra- (Intellectual, harmonious, courteous, diplomatic, charming)

Those born Sept 23rd -25th are going through personal transformation due to the Pluto square. People, places and things often change during this time. Altough some of these changes are forced and some might even involve a loss of a loved one, this time period is a gateway to a new and improved life that will reap rewards for years to come. Fated events are also possible. This is a time to stay conscious, grow spiritually, and make appropriate changes that are divinely-guided.

Jupier also makes a square aspect to all Librian in 2008. This aspect asked you to be humbled, honest, and happy - and not give your ego valuable time.

And finally, Neptune trines your sign, especially those born Oct 12th -18th. This transit makes you extremely empathic to others. Your insight and social qualities can draw a lot of people into your life.

Lunar Cycles - New moon falls in your sign on Sept 29th. Those born Sept 28th - 30th are impacted. This brings a new birth in identity. This new moon will activate in late August and the 1st week in Sept due to the transiting stellium of Mercury, Venus, and Mars. This will trigger a very active and social time, if not an active and social year. This new moon is especially important for being the spiritual light that you were born to be, and not conforming to the wishes of others. Transiting Pluto will start to square this degree in 2009 and 2010 which will illuminate all the energy from this new moon.

Scorpio-(Passionate, intense, strong-willed, powerful, secretive)

Those born November 7th-15th will have a good year. The Neptune square along with a Uranus trine - makes for a year of breakthroughs, especially from self-imposed "unconscious" blocks. A sense of personal freedom and spiritual revelations makes things clearer. The desire to release the past, and live in the present is triggered.

Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto all make a sextile aspect to your sign which brings you plenty of opportunity for self-improvement, self-empowerment, and a general sense of well-being.

Lunar Cycles - New moon falls in your sign on Oct 28th. Those born Oct 27th- 29th are impacted. This brings a birth in identity. After surviving a tough two years (2005-07) of transiting Saturn squaring your sign, and the amazing revelations from transiting Uranus in 2004, - you've done some hard work and this new moon triggers a new beginning and a breath of fresh air. Issues in relationships and communications, including academic pursuits come to focus this year. This is a year to stand comfortable in your skin and to declare your manifestations.

Sagittarius-(Truth-seeker, free-spirited, educated, ethical, spiritual)

Those born November 23rd - December 14th will experience the Saturn square. This will prompt those to seek education for a career they desire. Saturn also triggers a need for daily structure, which includes honesty, exercise, work, and rest. Saturn also teaches how to respect the boundaries of the body, so health issues could surface if your diet and physical heath has been neglected. This transit will also trigger a strong appetite to delve into metaphysics and to expand your spiritual awareness. You are also taught to set personal boundaries with others, and to focus on career ambitions. These two signs (Saturn in Virgo and your sign of Sagittarius) are of mutable quality, which tends learn better, vicariously - by reading, talking, listening, and through other people's experiences.

Those born December 6th - 14th will experience both the Uranus and Saturn square from the end of October 2008 - until the first week in December 2008. This is called a t-square and the main focus during this time is education, spiritual studies, travel, or any metaphysical pursuits. The desire to express yourself is very strong so finding a creative outlet such as writing can release this energy. This eccentric configuration can also trigger a desire to go into publishing or the media industry as a career. This can be a restless time so make sure you're focused and not impulsive or scattered.

Lunar Cycles - New moon falls in your sign on Nov 27th. Those born from Nov 26th- 28th are impacted. This brings a birth in identity. Venus and Mars impact your new moon both in Nov and Dec of 2008. This combo triggers lessons in love and money (venus) and personal desires and sexual practices (mars). The lessons are triggered by the transiting Saturn square which will also reveal what career path to take, and the need to work hard at a specific vocation which will bring harvest into your life. Transiting Venus with the Saturn combo will also trigger issues in intimacy and could bring a healing and stable relationship into your life.

Capricorn- (Serious, ambitious, patient, cautious, prudent)

Those born December 23rd and 24th will under go immense personal transformation due to the conjunction of transiting Pluto. Change in personal identity, or in people, places, and things that surround you are possible. This transit can also trigger a loss and a re-birth in any area of life.

Saturn makes a trine aspect to your sign which can trigger a change in health, and promote a healthier eater habit. But watch out for transiting Jupiter which loves to magnify and expand things, which can also mean weight gain. Stay grounded and recreate a better, healthier, and more optimistic identity. Career rewards or burdens can present themselves. Learn to delegate and not carry all the weight yourself.

Lunar Cycles - New moon falls in your sign on both the beginning and ending of 2008. This rarity is due to the natural lunation cycles of 13 new and full moons. The first new moon falls on Jan 8th. Those born Jan 7th -9th are impacted. This brings a birth in identity. New moons triggers beginnings, but that means an ending is also possible, in order for the new energy to come forth. Transiting Jupiter crosses over your new moon degree in March, July, and again in November. The energy of Jupiter is expansion, sudden blessings, and opportunity. The November Jupiter energy will connect with transiting Saturn in a favorable aspect which can trigger a career promotion, job opportunities, and a strong focus on personal health. Jupiter can often trigger weight gain, so be sure to use the Saturn influence to set a healthy balance of diet and exercise. This combo can signify a busy time with a lot of personal demands.

The second new moon falls on Dec 27th. Those born Dec 26th -28th are impacted. This new moon has both mars and Pluto impacting this position. Mars crosses over this point in early Jan 2009, which will trigger issues in personal desires and physical energy. This is a wake-up call for health matters and healthy action must be implemented. Transiting Pluto will start to impact this degree by Spring 2009 which will bring major changes and personal transformations through 2010.

Aquarius- (Unique, ingenious, humanitarian, conversational, eccentric)

Those born February 8th - 14th are affected by the Neptune transit. This transit can make you feel lost, spacey, and introspective. Lessons in self-forgiveness, empathy, divine guidance, and spiritual redemption are triggered. It is time to surrender all worries, anger issues, and unconscious blocks and create a peaceful inner environment. It's also a grand time to develop positive aesthetics such as mediation, yoga, and playing a musical instrument.

All Aquarians have survived the Saturn opposition from 2005-2007, so a breath of fresh air is indicated in 2008.

Lunar cycles - New moon falls in your sign on Feb 6th. Those born Feb 5th - 7th are strongly impacted, because this new moon is also a powerful solar eclipse. The effects from a new moon solar eclipse can be felt from six months before (Oct. 07) and up to six months after (Oct. 08). Mercury and Venus will cross over the eclipse point the first week of March. Mercury's transit is part of a completion from its retrograde cycle from late January, and since rules communication, media, and travels, make sure all contracts and all verbal agreements are accurate and clear, and you're cautious traveling, especially driving. Venus also transits this point and this can bring about a possible relationship and a solid year financially.

Pisces- (Compassionate, receptive, psychic, imagination, sensitive)

Those born February 20th - March 12th will experience the Saturn opposition in 2008. This transit teaches you to create a balance between rest and work, and spiritual and physical health. Saturn teaches us to respect the boundaries of our body and not over-work it. This can also trigger a desire to seek holistic medicines as possible cures for aliments and to develop meditation practices daily.

Those born March 4th -12th will experience the Uranus transit. This triggers a sudden change in physical appearance or in identity. This can also trigger a desire for personal freedom or adventure, and it also triggers spiritual revelations and amazing insights.

Lunar cycles- New moon in your sign falls on March 7th. This impacts those born March 6th- 8th. This cycle brings a birth in your identity and some new and exciting opportunities may present themselves, because transiting Uranus crosses over the new moon. Uranus can also bring sudden changes that could affect your domestic environment. Uranus also brings increased social activities, possible notoriety, and spiritual revelations. This is a break-thru year for those born on this day.