Pisces Forecast for 2011
"If you have it and you know you have it, then you have it. If you have it and don't know you have it, you don't have it. If you don't have it but you think you have it, then you have it."
Jackie Gleason (February 26, 1916 - June 24, 1987)
Introduction to Annual Forecasts for 2011
Pluto is in Capricorn. It has been in Capricorn since November of 2008. Before that, the last time Pluto was in Capricorn was in the mid 1700s. Hey - that was when we had the Industrial Revolution, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution. Verrrrry interesting. In astrology, Pluto has rulership over countries, and Capricorn rules the government. That's why when Pluto returned to Capricorn in November of 2008, it was easy to predict President Obama would be elected because that was a revolutionary event! The first Afro-American President of the United States.
This year, in 2011, the next two outer planets will change signs. Neptune moves into Pisces (the very sign it rules) and Uranus moves into Aries.
Do we care?
Well, the last time Neptune was in Pisces was between 1848 - 1862. And the last time Uranus was in Aries was 1927-1935. (Tough times for many people!) However, the last time that both planets shared the signs they are moving into this year was from 1848 to 1851. Holy French fries! Those dates coincide with the great potato famine in Ireland. Does this mean we're heading into a famine? Sadly, in some places, I fear the answer is yes. Fortunately, in June this year, Jupiter the planet of wealth is moving into Taurus, the sign of tangible wealth and banks. This will bring some positive juice to financial institutions.
We are definitely entering a decade where fire hazards will be more harsh than usual. Uranus rules explosions and unpredictable events, and Aries is a feisty Fire Sign! Do yourself a favour and buy a fire extinguisher. (I did. It cost $30.) Install smoke detectors. Keep cooking areas and stoves clean. Make sure your microwave vents can "breathe." Be smart with heaters, and don't use ordinary extension cords for them. Check electrical cords and get rid of old frayed stuff. And never smoke in bed. In just one year, when Uranus was in Aries during 1845, 1000 buildings burned in a Pittsburgh fire; 1500 houses burned in Quebec fire; 1000 homes burned in New York city fire, 1600 were killed in a theatre fire in Canton, China.
Not only are fire hazards on the increase, but fiery revolutions are more likely to take place as well. Yes, the natives are getting restless. "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore!"
We will start to see new patents for new inventions, especially related to drugs, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, gas, oil, and the film industry. The explosive quality of Uranus in Aries is very creative and exploratory!
The last time that both Neptune in Pisces and Uranus in Aries occurred, we had gold rushes. "Go West, young man, go West!" Indeed, with Jupiter, the planet of expansion and wealth moving into Taurus, the sign associated with tangible wealth and banks, we can expect the economy to look richer in some way after the summer. About time!
Look at You!
You're complex and not easy to understand. You can be gentle, dreamy and poetic; but you can also be brilliant, hard-driving and forceful! Basically, you are a victim or saviour of your own belief system. You can do or be whatever you believe you can do or be! Most of you are fabulous dancers, and you love shoes because your sign rules the feet. You have a vivid imagination and tend to think in pictures. You're a very caring individual and have a high degree of empathy for others, especially their suffering. You function well in the arts because your ruling planet is the Muse (Neptune), the inspiration for all creativity.
Who Doesn't Have a Past?
In the early '90s, you gave up many things -- people, places and possessions. All this was to pave the way for a major change around 1994 when you entered a whole new world in which you would begin to be define who you were. Around 1999-2000, once again, you were changing jobs and residences in your never-ending search for happiness. Shortly after, in 2001-02, many of you took a memorable vacation, fell in love, or expanded your family -- or all of the above. By 2006, life was more supportive and this gave many of you a boost at work in terms of a promotion, praise, a raise or a better job. (Something!) However, by around 2008, partnerships were challenging. Those that were not meant to last bit the dust. This can be discouraging. Furthermore, the fallout afterwards of sorting out shared property and shared responsibilities is never easy. Fortunately, by 2010, lucky Jupiter entered Pisces boosting your self-confidence and increasing your poise. It hasn't been easy but you're reaching a plateau of stability. (Whew!)
Reality Check for 2011
You have searched to discover who you are, what you should do, where you should live, and even who you should be with. At this stage in your life, however, you need to learn in very practical terms how to live with the values of others. People you care about don't necessarily share your values. We're all different, especially when it comes to how we choose to spend our money or even how we earn it. One reason you might learn more about this right now is simply because you might be in conflict with others due to differing values, shared property, or disputes about inheritances, or the responsibilities for someone or something. It's not stuff you can just sweep under the carpet. It's hard to get support from others this year. Partners might be out of a job or changing jobs. Loan or mortgage applications might be refused. This is a tough reality check. But what you learn this year will help you enormously to enter your time of success a few years from now. (It's always darkest before it gets pitch black.)
Career and Reputation in 2011
Ever since 2008, you've been expanding your influence in the world. You are now reaching out farther and deeper to make your mark in the world. This is something entirely new for almost all of you because the last time you had this kind of growth, in terms of how you relate to your external world, was in the early '80s. In the next two years, you are going to become much stronger! You'll find out that you are becoming more independent and tougher, and that you can stand on your own two feet very well, thank you. You've been taking stock of your life and reviewing what has gone before. You know quite clearly the limits of your own resources. By learning to work with others, and appreciating their different values, you will understand how to co-operate better with others and how to get their support. These are all skills you're going to need because by 2013, you'll enter a phase of very specific preparation. That is when you will travel or get further education to prepare yourself for your time of harvest around 2018. Everything has a natural process. You crawl before you walk, and you walk before you run to the bank!
Relationships Close (and Closer) in 2011
Frankly, this is a challenging time for relationships. More casual friendships will be particularly supportive and warm. And the fact that you're earning more money this year means you will be kicking up your heels and socializing and having fun. (Whee!) However, serious partnerships will have their disappointing aspects. This could be because your partner is changing jobs or starting a business or is out of work. Whatever the reason, you will receive less support from others both practically and emotionally. This is the downside. The upside is that this will have the effect of strengthening you because you have to rely on yourself. Factoid. Although initially you might go boo-hoo, you're actually very strong. (Think Albert Einstein, Bruce Willis, Elizabeth Taylor and Liza Minnelli. These people are survivors!) After the summer of 2011, your happiness quotient goes way up. You're laughing again. You're optimistic and you're hopeful about your future. Major coolness!
Money in 2011 (the Folding Kind)
Thank gawd something is looking up! Your financial scene and your cash flow in general are areas that are certainly going to improve in 2011. Yay! Somehow money and goodies and possessions and whatever it is you seem to need arrive, almost on a silver platter. Your power to manifest what you want is tremendous this year! Because you seem to have a magical ability right now, think very carefully about what you want because that is what you'll get. This year you will learn how to manage your material world and perhaps how to invest money. You will become more financially confident and knowledgeable, that's for sure. Trust your money-making ideas. Your financial world is your strength in 2011. Ka-ching!
The Fast Track for Improvement in 2011
This is a time of learning. You're discovering how to come to terms with people's values, and this is important because it will greatly improve how you work with others in group situations as well as partnerships. Once you have this acquired knowledge, you will be far more effective dealing with others. This will greatly influence the parameters of your future success. Expect opportunities to assume more power and authority in your job or at home. "All bow down before me!" (Yeah, yeah, and you get to wear cool boots.) You will also establish relationships with other authority figures. But the biggest influence available to you now, and indeed for the next 10 years, is your ability to rebuild and regenerate in your life whatever needs to be rebuilt. You're becoming stronger. You are at the brink of coming into your own. (Like wow, man.)
Your Pisces Mantra for 2011
"The key to my success is my belief in myself."
Mercury Retrograde in 2011
You can use Mercury retrograde times or be abused by them. What's it gonna be?
(Of course, Mercury never really goes backwards. This is just "relative" to planet Earth.)
The bad news: The dates below are poor times to buy cars, trucks, bikes, computers, printers and phones. Expect delays, lost items and confused communications! Best to finish things, not begin them. Charge your cell phone. Pay your phone bill. Keep gas in the car and a working flashlight. Smile a lot. Buy fresh flowers and dark chocolate.
The good news: The dates below are good times to tackle repairs. 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 once again! Organize old photographs. Finish that "To Do" list. These things will go surprisingly smooth!
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 |
Still Dicey for Big Purchases (I use this one) |
|---|---|
| March 30 - April 23 | March 25 - May 11 |
| August 2 - August 26 | July 21 - Sept. 10 |
| November 23 - December 13 | November 16 - January 1, 2012 |
Lucky days for Pisces in 2011
- Jan 7, 8, 9
- Feb 4, 5, 6
- Mar 3, 4, 5, 30, 31
- Apr 1, 27, 28, 29
- May 24, 25, 26
- June 20, 21, 22
- July 18, 19, 20
- Aug 14, 15, 16
- Sept 10, 11, 12
- Oct 7, 8, 9
- Nov 4, 5
- Dec 28, 29, 30
Famous People Who Share Your Birthday
February
| 19 | Seal 1963 |
|---|---|
| 20 | Rihanna 1988 |
| 21 | Alan Rickman 1946 |
| 22 | Drew Barrymore 1975 |
| 23 | Emily Blunt 1983 |
| 24 | Jane Hirshfield 1953 |
| 25 | Chelsea Handler 1975 |
| 26 | Corinne Bailey Rae 1979 |
| 27 | Elizabeth Taylor 1932 |
| 28 | Mario Andretti 1940 |
March
| 1 | Javier Bardem 1969 |
|---|---|
| 2 | Daniel Craig 1968 |
| 3 | Norman Bethune 1890 |
| 4 | Patricia Heaton 1958 |
| 5 | Eva Mendes 1974 |
| 6 | Rob Reiner 1947 |
| 7 | Rachel Weiss 1971 |
| 8 | Lynn Redgrave 1943 |
| 9 | Matthew Gray Gubler 1980 |
| 10 | Sharon Stone 1958 |
| 11 | Douglas Adams 1952 |
| 12 | Liza Minnelli 1946 |
| 13 | Emile Hirsch 1985 |
| 14 | Quincy Jones 1944 |
| 15 | Albert Einstein 1879 |
| 16 | Sienna Guillory 1975 |
| 17 | Kurt Russell 1951 |
| 18 | Queen Latifah 1970 |
| 19 | Jeanne Beker 1952 |
| 20 | Holly Hunter 1958 |
