‘Schiele’s desk’ By Egon Schiele 1914 Photo By Yelkrokoyade CC BY-SA 3.0

We may feel that our own nature, our propensity to ignore or deny particular issues, to refuse to deal with matters that enrage us (and so threaten to swamp us), drains all our power away–but that’s not the reality of it. Compartmentalizing has its positives, and in this case, refusing to indulge in daydreams or fantasies, refusing to behave as if our ambitions are the only thing of worth and our happiness lies somewhere in the future, are not only what will make us productive, it’s what will bring significant power and reward, and the key to it all is: take action. Answer the call of whatever grabs your attention. Here’s a hint for handling things successfully: remember what real-life measures were most effective in the past–these hold some kind of information vital to handling what you tackle today.

(Juno contra-parallel Black Moon Lilith, Vesta and Venus conj and trine Ceres, Saturn conj SN, Venus semi-sq Sedna, Mercury opp Zeus, contra-parallel Neptune, and sxt Mars, Sun nov Mars)

Setting the table for your year ahead. Art by Peter Ilsted {{PD}}

For those born with the Sun at 10 Taurus. Check your natal chart for the correct Sun degree (you may want to read both the degree number and the one that follows, if you have minutes on your Sun position–that offers a more complete picture of your year ahead). What you love, your duties and obligations, loom large this year, Taurus, and you work hard to maintain and  respect that, and reap the benefits. This may sound usual, but your attention is so focused on these matters that you may not understand how significant these ‘statements’ about what you honor are. They serve as conduits of power–and you find out not just how far and deep your reach and personal authority extend, but who you are responsible for, and what your true place in Nature is, as well. It’s a year, through to your next birthday, for finding out who you are in your most powerful earthly guise; embrace it, accept it, and continue to keep your eye on what you find sacred–that’s where all the Love, Money, and other rewards lie.

‘Sunlight and Shadow’ By William Merritt Chase 1884 {{PD}}

Has it seemed like life has become an obstacle course lately, with far more jumps, water hazards, and rope swings than you anticipated? We get relief today, in the form of knowing the wise course, and easily achieving the practical. Skills and common sense keep us on the path, with only a few surprises or unanticipated revelations, all of which enhance our own reach and ability to be effective. We think like gods, in harmony with Nature and our own best abilities–and there are no negatives, other maybe than not letting the looming of Pluto at station overshadow (because what he troubles us with is transitory and insubstantial as the blocking of the sun) what’s an otherwise positive day.

(Pallas parallel NN, Uranus sxt Juno, Mercury trine Ceres)

Setting the table for your year ahead. Art by Peter Ilsted {{PD}}

For those born with the Sun at 6 Taurus. Check your natal chart for the correct Sun degree (you may want to read both the degree number and the one that follows, if you have minutes on your Sun position–that offers a more complete picture of your year ahead). Dear Taurus, you make some brilliant moves this coming Solar year, through to your next birthday, ones that may take others who see you as more sedate by surprise. What gives? You’re on your game mentally, spotting brilliant ideas and putting them into motion, and for once, you’re more than willing to speak up for yourself when someone tries to run over you. Any ‘New You’ characteristics are temporary, but last long enough to keep those who might otherwise run over you at bay, and to put in motion some excellent efforts and projects that will, with time, pay off. Look to the natal House ruled by Mars for hints as to ‘where the action’ is, or at least where it originates. Good luck!