Aquarius Forecast for 2013
"We travel together, passengers on a little spaceship, dependent on its vulnerable reserves of air and soil ... preserved from annihilation only by the care, the work, and the love we give our fragile craft."
Adlai Stevenson (b. February 5, 1900)
Introduction
Boo-hoo. The year 2013 marks the end, in our lifetime, of those fun dates like 02.02.02 or 12.12.12 (Really cool birthdays.) It does, however, mark the beginning of new cycles and trends. If we look back to when these cycles occurred before, we might see a pattern.
Saturn is now in Scorpio until 2016. The sign Scorpio is all about sex, secrets, the police, the criminal element, the world of spies, medicine, plumbing, manufacturing, nuclear fission, television, and it has a strong link to the military. Saturn is about the government, form and structure, plus rules and regulations.
The last time Saturn was in Scorpio was 1984-86 when Indira Gandhi was assassinated, AIDS was discovered, Apple released the first MAC computer, Geraldine Ferraro was the first woman to run as a Vice President running mate, Nintendo was released, the Challenger exploded after take off, the Chernobyl disaster occurred and FOX network began.
When Saturn entered Scorpio in October 2012, within weeks, the media was filled with the Petraeus scandal about the illicit sexual activities of a four-star general who was head of the CIA. A movie waiting to happen!
It's safe to assume this year we can expect a heavier focus on crime prevention. Politics might become more ruthless (if that is possible). Medical systems will be tested and found wanting.
Meanwhile Uranus continues in Aries until 2019. The previous two times when Uranus was in Aries was in 1843-1850 (the California Gold Rush) and 1927-1935 when the price of gold almost doubled.
Neptune is in its own sign of Pisces until 2025. Neptune is glamour! Pisces rules the feet. An interesting manifestation of this is shoe fashions: Look around! More than ever before we see shoes and boots that are over the top. (And over the knee.) Imaginative, high-fashion styles, which until recently were confined to Paris runways, are now on our everyday streets worn by (sometimes limping) eager women. Shoe sellers can be confident this trend will last for the next decade.
Neptune's striving for idealism will permeate society, politics and the arts. Neptune is all about illusion and rules the medium of moving film (a huge illusion). There will be an increase in 3-D movies and television as well as optical inventions and the use of holographic images - perhaps 3-D action happening in the middle of your living room!
Live faces will pop up in e-mails and phone calls as the visual becomes just as important as the content. (Wow, you'll have to be dressed to answer your phone.)
All of Me
You are inventive, intellectual, independent, rebellious - yes, your basic no-frills revolutionary. (You unique types are all alike.) You value friendship and are a networker extraordinaire. You are a disseminator of knowledge who likes to express yourself through groups. (Don't leave home without your bullhorn.) You have a strong drive for social reform and champion the rights of the individual. (Is that another petition in your hip picket?) Aquarius rules aviation, rocket technology, astronomy, astrology and radio waves. (You wanted to fly a helicopter or be an astronaut when you were a kid.) You wear plaids! Aquarius also rules computers and technology, which means most wizards and geeks have Aquarius in their charts. (The Linux groupies.) f u cn rd ths, u r prbbly a lzy spllr.
I Did It My Way
Flux and change characterized your life in the last half of the '90s as you careened through different jobs and residences. But by 1999 you finished the job you started in 1991, which was reinventing the new you. Now your mission was to secure your home base, which you did around the turn of the millennium when you either moved again or fixed up where you lived. Job opportunities improved during 2001-02, and many improved their health as well. Although partnerships were strong in 2002-03, strangely, they were suddenly challenged in 2004-07. (Go figure.) Now your focus shifted to your external world and career. Even though support from others was diminished in 2008-11, you kept on truckin' because 2009 boosted your morale and confidence.
It Was a Very Good Year
Actually, 2012 was a good year because you had time to play! Many of you took vacations, enjoyed playful activities with children and had time to relax with personal pursuits or spend time with loved ones. Of course, it was not just "easy street" because this was also a year of preparation. Some of you got further training or education or learned through travel so that you could be performance-ready for your time of success, which was almost at hand. And 2012 was a marvellous year for romance and toujours l'amour! (Kiss, kiss.)
From This Moment On
Lucky you! This is a winning year for Aquarius, which is why you will feel increasingly confident about the direction your life is taking. Your chance to experience romance, fun with children and time off to enjoy yourself gives you a boost. This year, you will discover what a great impression you're making on everyone. Furthermore, your cherished dreams will start to come true! You'll feel pleased about your life professionally, personally and socially. Ah yes, friendship is the bread of life but money is the honey.
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Every 30 years, we reach a culmination, which is a career peak or, more precisely, a time of harvest. It's when we reap what we sow. Where we planted well, we get kudos and rewards; where we planted poorly, we see failure. Congratulations are in order because you are now entering this phase of harvest. (At last!) Starting this year, you will be increasingly proud of your achievements. This could mean a promotion, a graduation, a wedding or a chance to start your own business. For some, it is an opportunity to change fields and work in travel, the law, healing, publishing or higher education. (In this case, a promotion is less likely.) What makes this an especially powerful time for you is that more than one influence is guaranteeing your success. You will improve your job or get a better job or escape the clutches of your horrible boss. Count on it! Make the most of this fortunate year and demand the advantage!
The Very Thought of You
You are so friendly with everyone, it's hard for someone to know if you regard them as truly special. Everyone seems special to you! (What gives?) And what about your huge need for independence and freedom? Commitment can be threatening. Naturally, your ideal partner shares your political convictions. (You have such strong opinions about society and what is best for the planet.) Your lover also has to be your best friend. Oh yeah. (It can be quite maddening to some, when you split up with them and you say, "I hope we can still be friends.") You don't cling to traditional role models in relationships because you're avant-garde and modern. This year, many of you will be enthralled with the love of your life! This is a fabulous time for romance for your sign and will continue to be so until 2016. Singles have wonderful opportunities to meet new love, who will likely be richer, worldlier or more established. (And you're veeeery experimental in bed.)
For Once in My Life
During the next few years, your everyday mental attitudes will change quite radically. Intellectual pursuits will excite you and you will wrap your mind around ideas that were never apparent before. You might see genius-like solutions or approaches to something. The tempo of your life will accelerate and casual conversations will strike you as profound. Your daily world will change constantly, even your habits. You will notice this in daily communications with others and also because your everyday world seems to be a source of wonder and amazement. Remain flexible and light on your feet, which, of course, you are. About seven years ago was a time of new beginnings and now you are seeing how to best handle what has transpired. This is an eye-opening time!
How Deep is the Ocean?
In 2014-15, partnerships will be beautifully blessed making this a wonderful time to marry. In 2016, you will benefit from the wealth of others through inheritances or indirectly through your partner who might get a raise or a bonus. Around 2018, you will enter a two-year window where you will dismantle much of what you created since 2005. You will streamline your life to enter a whole new world in 2020-21. You like to travel light.
Aquarius Mantra for 2013
"I deserve the successes in my life because I earned them."
Mercury Retrograde in 2013
Mercury retrograde times are frustrating. They generally occur three times a year for about six-to-eight weeks causing delays, transportation breakdowns, mixed-up communications, missed appointments, lost paper work, misplaced items, computer crashes and server problems. Oy! Newspapers, courier services, the Post Office, accounting firms and service industries get hurt the worst. Furthermore, each Mercury retrograde has its own flavour because it occurs in a different sign.
But they can also be used properly if you're smart. In a nutshell, just avoid some things and try to do others.
What to avoid: Avoid shopping for ground transportation like cars, trucks or bikes. Avoid shopping for items related to communications like phones, answering machines, computers and printers. I get mail asking if it's OK to buy a sofa or a washer or dryer... yes, it is.
What to do: Charge your cell phone. Pay your phone bill. Keep gas in the car and a working flashlight. Smile a lot. You will suffer from delays! Try to anticipate these and do some damage control ahead of time. Tackle repairs. (These will go surprisingly smoothly.) Clean out closets, drawers, desks and cupboards. Finish projects. Do research into the past. Study anything. Contact people from your past. Re-apply for a job. Try to get something you wanted before that fell through. Try again! Organize old photographs. Finish that "to do" list. It is easier to deal with the past than go forward into the future.
There are two sets of dates below: The actual time of Mercury retrograde is on the left. But Mercury slows down ahead of time, and then takes a long time to "catch up" to where it was when it first went retrograde. These longer time periods are on the right. When buying pricey transportation or a computer, I recommend respecting the dates on the right.
| Actual Mercury Retrograde Dates |
Still Dicey for Big Purchases (I use this one) |
|---|---|
| Feb. 23 - March 18 | Feb 16 - April 7 |
| June 27 - July 21 | June 16 - Aug. 4 |
| Oct. 21 - Nov. 11 | Oct. 12 - Nov. 28 |
Lucky Days for 2013
- Jan 12, 13
- Feb 9, 10
- Mar 8, 9
- Apr 4, 5
- May 1, 2, 3, 29, 30
- June 25, 26
- July 23, 24
- Aug 19, 20
- Sept 15, 16
- Oct 13,14
- Nov 9, 10
- Dec 6, 7
