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INTRODUCTION: A FORECAST REPORT FOR YOUTH
AstroJourney is written
for adolescents and young
adults; we focused on, but did not limit ourselves to, 14 to 24 years of age. There are a lot of transit reports out there. Why write one for youth?
Survival is tougher
today. Astrology is like a road map. Your road map. Your destiny. Today, more
than ever before, we live in a world of choices. Your fate isn't set in stone.
From the looks of things, we don't have too much to say about who our parents
are, where we're born, how many siblings we get, whether our parents are rich
or poor, loving or mean, rigid or liberal. Spiritual astrology teaches that you
got the best deal you could get in terms of your karma. Your karma is the
picture of your past, your debts and credits from many lifetimes, for better or
for worse. Whether you believe in karma or not, you still have to work with
what you've got!
CHOICES
The older you get, the more
you're going to want to have a say, the more what you say is going to make a
difference, and the more you're going to have to account
for the consequences. Growing up and separating out from your
parents, and making it on your own is about making
decisions, taking responsibility for your life. This happens in stages. Some stages of maturation
are gradual. Others are
dramatic. Many things are hard to understand
until later when we can look back on our experience
with wiser eyes. Your
personalized
AstroJourney can help you
understand what's going on while you're in the middle of it. AstroJourney can help you pinpoint
various possibilities to help you make the best choices.
THE FIRST SATURN OPPOSITION
Some challenges we
face have to do with stages in life. For example, between the ages of 14 1/2
and 16 everyone lives through the first Saturn opposition. This is usually a
tough time, because you may feel quite capable of making it on your own, but
somehow you're not ready yet. You're probably still financially dependent on
your parents and you need to finish High School. You may need, love and respect
your parents, but chances are you don't totally agree with the way they do
things. This is the age when you really start to see things in a different way.
It's necessary. Everyone goes through it. Your parents went through it. It's
usually a time of tension.
YOUR PERSONAL DESTINY
Other happenings in your life have to do with the day and the moment you were born. Some of these cycles
last for a
couple of hours, others last for as long as 14 years! Going through Uranus
conjoined your Sun, which
happens only once in a lifetime and can totally turn
around your life, is going to be
different at 16 or 22 than at age 40 or 80! In writing this
report, we want you to know what this transit means for you, at your age, at this time in
history. A transit like
Neptune squaring Mercury, which
lasts a couple of years, would be
confusing at any age in any time. But today the danger of getting wasted with drugs or alcohol or
dropping out of school during this sensitive
period is going to be more than it was a
generation ago. It's also a great time for self-discovery, creativity, getting into music and art, meditation, Tai Chi, exploring spiritual
concepts.
EVERYONE'S LIFE MATTERS
One thing I've
discovered by working with thousands of people is that everyone, without
exception, no matter how better off they may appear to be, has tough issues to
work out. Some kids are in more deeply than others. Maybe this has to do with
your relationships with parents, school issues, or feeling good about yourself,
your body, your friends. In writing each entry we had to cover a lot of ground
to speak to many people in different situations but at the same time hit how a
certain influence works for you.
If you're 16 and living at home, stuff about
looking for an apartment,
buying a car, getting
involved in serious relationships
and filling out job apps may not be relevant to you yet. But, then again, it might. Many of you are sexually
mature, if not necessarily
ready. We decided to treat you as older rather than
younger. You'll know what
relates to you because it fits!
CONTRADICTORY INFLUENCES
On some days you'll hit a mixed forecast. For
example, transiting Mercury might be Square your Mars, warning you that you
could get into arguments or get a ticket for speeding. At the same time Mercury
might be trine Jupiter, telling you it's a great time for communication of all
sorts and short trips. When you think about it, in a single day, we deal with
sometimes contradictory energies. If you put the two together, they'd read,
"a great day for short trips as long as you watch your speed; you have a
lot to say, but be willing to listen to someone else's point of view. "
You can often make the good better by taking note of the precaution or you can
blow a positive breeze by letting your ego be too large.
A SPIRITUAL GENERATION
This report is not religious in any way. But it is spiritual.
All of you were born with an
astrology that brings you into understanding spiritual
dimensions of life not
available to previous generations.
East has met West, yoga and acupuncture
and Tai Chi and
meditation, even chiropractors were for the alternative crowd when many of your parents
brought these and other "New Age" concepts
in a generation ago. Today, they're more and more commonplace;
just the beginning of what's to come.
You've been brought
up with computers in an informational age where technology and the media are
changing our lives so quickly it's not easy to keep pace. It may be harder to
plan for the future, when the present moves so fast. Yesterday's model for
marriage and close relationships doesn't really work today. In talking about
your social and career aspects, we kept these things in mind.
YOU'RE CHANGING THE WORLD
Finally,
you're adolescents and young
adults at a
time in history when major cycles are
changing. We've just entered a new Astrological
Age -- Aquarius, the age of Love.
People have different ideas about what love means but Aquarius
is already changing the way we think, work, play, relate.
You're inheritors of a new world, one which many people in many lands
believe will be a "Golden Age" preceded
by incredible turmoil.
In writing to each of
you and all of you, we do so with great respect and understanding, and with
hopes that this book of changes will make a positive difference on your
journey.
The original text of this report was written by Kathie Garcia with Todd Henderson (age 24), Indra Garcia
(age 19) and Eugene Garcia (age 17).
* * *
HOW TO USE ASTROJOURNEY
* * *
At the exact moment of your
birth, the planets were in certain signs, in a
certain relationship to one
another. To erect your natal chart, the
astrologer takes a
picture of that moment, as if the
heavens froze! The story of your life is written in the working out of these energies
over time. Some are
harmonious and others are
challenging.
Astrologers are able to predict what things happen when and for how long by evaluating the impact of transits.
Transits compare the positions
of a planet on a given date to a
planet or position in your natal chart.
Using AstroJourney is
easy!
* In your report you'll read the date on which a
transit is exact on the left hand side. This is when its influence
is strongest.
* In
parentheses you'll see the full duration of the influence, when it comes into
play and when it leaves.
* On the right hand side,
you'll see the description
of the transit which
includes a transiting planet in aspect to a natal planet.
For example :
Merc Sxtil Ven means
transiting Mercury is sextile
natal Venus.
* Beneath
is the interpretation of the influence.
UNDERSTANDING ASPECTS
Aspects are the
astrologer's tool to understanding the nature of the relationship between
two planets or positions:
Sextile (60 degrees)
and Trines (120 degrees) show where energies flow harmoniously. Take advantage
of these transits to lighten your load, move forward, get that date, etc.
Squares (90 degrees) are the most challenging
of all aspects. Conquering
a square can be
difficult and requires discipline,
but the prize is worth the effort.
Oppositions (180
degrees) challenge you in your relationships with other people. Sometimes you
feel a real positive, even stimulating exchange of energy. Other times we deal
with conflicts, confrontations, schisms, or separations. Someone else could be
mirroring something about yourself you need to deal with but don't see.
Conjunctions (0 degrees) can go either way and depend
much upon the nature of the two
planets coming together. Venus and Jupiter is a fun, if
potentially lazy, combination while Mars and Pluto can be pretty heavy since they both relate to anger and ego.
PLANETS IN HOUSES
Planets transiting
through houses are going to highlight a specific area of your life for the
duration of the transit according to the nature of the planet. AstroJourney
will tell you when a transiting planet enters a particular house in your natal
chart. The date on the left hand is the date the planet enters the house. In
parentheses you'll see the duration of the transit. It will start a day earlier
than the beginning date. This is when the transiting planet is on the house
cusp. On the right hand side you'll see the name of the planet and the house
its entering. For example, "Merc 4th H." means "transiting
Mercury is entering the 4th house of your natal chart."
So, now you've got the pack,
enjoy your journey!
Tropical/Placidus NATAL CHART Calculated for time zone 5 hours
Natal positions:
Sun=10SA02 Moon=12AQ23 Merc= 5SA25 Ven=25CP07 Mars=23VI17
Jup= 1SC01 Sat=19LI16 Ura= 0SA59 Nep=24SA02 Plu=25LI58
Asc= 3LI23 MC= 3CN43 2nd h= 0SC39
3rd h= 1SA11 5th h= 6AQ13
6th h= 6PI34
PLANET-TO-PLANET SELECTIONS
Natal: Sun Moon Merc Ven Mars Jup Sat Ura Nep Plu Asc MC
Transiting: Sun Merc Ven Mars Jup Sat Ura Nep Plu
ASPECT ORB
ASPECT
ORB
Conj ( 0 deg 00 min) 1 deg 00 min Oppos (180 deg 00 min) 1 deg 00 min
Sqr ( 90 deg 00 min) 1
deg 00 min Trine (120 deg 00
min) 1 deg 00 min
Sxtil ( 60 deg 00 min) 1 deg 00 min
Aug 30,
2004 (July 6, 2004 to
Oct 22, 2004)plu sxtil sat
This once in a life
time cycle finds you examining your foundations, responsibilities, and basic
security. You can get rid of stuff, people or circumstances that do nothing for
you. Get down to what works. Your relationship with your father may be the
focus of changes so gradual you hardly know they're happening but which alter
the course of your life forever. If in recent years you felt discouraged or
were slacking off, now you're
compelled to make it happen in your work and personal life. Spiritual
self-discipline sets the stage for future success and satisfaction.
Sep 12,
2004 (Sep 11, 2004 to
Oct 9, 2004) Ven 11th H.
Venus in the House
of aspirations and friends: group involvement opens opportunities to meet new
friends; opportunities could be lost if you opt for pursuit of pleasure.
Sep 15,
2004 (Sep 14, 2004 to
Sep 30, 2004) Merc 12th H.
Mercury in the
House of endings, hidden support, hidden enemies: the confidant; you're
searching behind the curtain, examining the past for answers. Replaying past
records could bring you down.
Sep 18,
2004 (Sep 7, 2004 to
Oct 2, 2004) Sat Oppos Ven
An old romance
could reenter the scene or you could be separated from a loved one. You could
be into somebody who's not into you, or your parents may not approve. This is
an initiation of the Heart. Venus also deals with finances and you could find
yourself in a crunch. Relationships and projects worth keeping demand considerable
effort but pay off in the long run.
Sep 25,
2004 3 AM(Sep
24, 2004 to Sep 26, 2004) Merc Sqr
Nep
Not the clearest of
times. There is the danger of tripping over yourself here. For example, you
could get too inside yourself or you could go the other way by getting too
carried away with someone else's unrealistic ideas. If you're feeling confused
or misunderstood, wait this one out. Absorb the inspirational vibes but guard
against delusion. Watch out for the temptation to lie; even little white lies
make karma! You could easily space things now. Lists are a must.
Sep 25,
2004 5 PM(Sep
25, 2004 to Sep 26, 2004)Merc
Trine Ven
You're feeling more
together than usual. Take care of any negotiations or important correspondence.
A good time to take in a movie, see a show, go out. How about an excursion
combining work, study and fun?
Sep 25,
2004 (Aug 30, 2004 to
Jan 18, 2005) Ura Trine MC
Opportunities could
be sudden or unexpected, but help you break new ground. Your talents are
recognized and you learn skills that give you greater clout in an adult world,
such as how to effectively manage your time. Working with technological
advances is beneficial now. For some, a new understanding with the father or
father figure.
Sep 25,
2004 11 PM(Sep 24,
2004 to Sep 26, 2004) Sun Conj Asc
You're feeling
pumped, focused, even radiant! You could find yourself in the limelight or really
able to communicate and get yourself across to others.
Sep 25,
2004 (Sep 24, 2004 to
Oct 23, 2004) Sun 1st H.
Sun in the House of
Self: vitality increased by solar rays; strive to be the best "me"
you know to be.
Sep 26,
2004 6 AM(Sep
25, 2004 to Sep 27, 2004) Sun Sqr MC
You may be looking
for answers in the basic areas of life: relationships, home, school, future.
But if you come on too strong now, others might react and you could feel
frustrated as a result. Or you may need a boost of self-confidence to get
others to help facilitate your plans now.
Sep 27,
2004 5 PM(Sep
26, 2004 to Sep 29, 2004)Mars
Sxtil Ura
You're quick on
your feet. A perfect time for new ideas, a breakthrough in thinking, a novel
approach. If you've been restless for change, unless other major aspects
strongly advise otherwise, this may be the time to take the leap!
Sep 28,
2004 12 AM(Sep 26,
2004 to Sep 29, 2004)Sun Sxtil
Merc
The creative juices
are flowing. Maximize on this optimum time for planning, writing, and
schoolwork. You may find yourself more talkative and involved than usual. This
is a positive influence for dialoging with older persons, teachers, employers
or people in charge. You shouldn't have any trouble getting your point across!
Sep 28,
2004 8 AM(Sep
27, 2004 to Sep 29, 2004)Ven Trine
Nep
Compassion,
sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others and artistic and musical
inspiration are enhanced under this influence. A good time to visit family or
friends, especially those in need of comfort. Relationships initiated under
this aspect could be an ideal encounter or a pie-in-the-sky bubble soon to
burst.
Sep 28,
2004 10 PM(Sep 28,
2004 to Sep 29, 2004)Merc Sxtil
Ura
Your mental genie
is awake. Quick answers, great lines, and brilliant solutions are yours to
command! This is the time to get your point across and be creative.
Sep 29,
2004 (Sep 24, 2004 to
Oct 4, 2004) Jup Sxtil Ura
Opportunity knocks
and your life's never the same again. You meet somebody or read something, then
suddenly you're off on a journey of inner awakening. Unexpected financial and
educational payoffs; the inventive mind pushes the limits of the mental and
electronic horizons. A time for breakthroughs!
Sep 30,
2004 (Sep 17, 2004 to
Oct 18, 2004) Sat Sqr Plu
This cycle will
help you find out what you're made of. Patience is more than a virtue now, it's
a survival skill! Saturn will show you clearly what areas of your life can no
longer continue as before. To make the changes you're seeking, you're going to
have to reexamine some of your thinking. Be open to letting go of momentums
that no longer serve you. Conflict with your father or with a father figure
forces you to grow up. Try not to identify with events so much as to determine
right responses. Not a time for joking with firearms or heavy fireworks. Money
could be tight.
Sep 30,
2004 12 AM(Sep 29,
2004 to Oct 1, 2004) Ven Sxtil Plu
Strong attractions
to the opposite sex often occur under this influence. Something deep inside you
draws you to relationships that reveal your hidden self. This energy can also
be channeled successfully into creative work and really fun social outings. A time
to be resourceful with funds. You could get some top notch entertainment,
receive or buy something beautiful or luxurious, buy some new duds.
Sep 30,
2004 6 AM(Sep
29, 2004 to Oct 1, 2004) Merc Conj
Asc
Busy, busy, busy!
You should be able to get your ideas across with ease. Your communication
skills are heightened. Gossip and idle chatter fritter away your energy.
Sep 30,
2004 (Sep 29, 2004 to
Oct 16, 2004) Merc 1st H.
Mercury in the
House of self: hyped-up communication; ideas come from all directions; could
create arguments.
Sep 30,
2004 10 AM(Sep 29,
2004 to Oct 1, 2004) Merc Sqr MC
Be aware of the
potential for banging heads now. Confronting your parents or boss may not be
the brightest of moves. Watch what you say. You could easily alienate others or
damage your reputation. With those who understand you best, the conversational
dance could be exhilarating!
Oct 1, 2004 9 AM(Sep 30,
2004 to Oct 2, 2004)Merc Sxtil
Merc
You're juiced.
You're quick. Get in the game! You'll have no problem getting your point across
now. A great influence for any kind of competition, all sorts of games,
plugging into the computer, and interfacing with others. Take advantage of this
positive time to apply for jobs or schools, working things out or making plans
with brothers, sisters, roommates, classmates and/or co-workers.
Oct 1, 2004 (Sep 29,
2004 to Nov 11, 2004) Mars 1st H.
Mars in the House
of Self: new beginnings; an urge to strike out on your own; vitality increased,
good for sports; arrogance puts off others; causes vulnerability to accidents.
Oct 1, 2004 10 AM(Sep 29, 2004 to
Oct 2, 2004) Mars Conj Asc
You're feeling an
extra dose of self-confidence. This is great for asserting yourself and getting
that job or that date. If you're coming on too strong, others will let you
know!
Oct 1, 2004 10 PM(Sep 30, 2004 to
Oct 3, 2004) Mars Sqr MC
Circumstances at
home or at school or work could be testy. Ego clashes are common. Tune into the
power within your heart for settling disputes. Look for win-win solutions.
Oct 2, 2004 5 PM(Oct 1,
2004 to Oct 3, 2004) Sun Sxtil Sun
This feeling good
influence should give you a real boost! Be creative! Get out there! Stress
levels are relatively low so take advantage of this time to get your schedule
organized or figure out your plans. There's good energy for dealing with
parents, teachers, people in charge.
Oct 3, 2004 11 PM(Oct 3, 2004 to
Oct 4, 2004) Merc Sxtil Sun
This is an
excellent time for any kind of school work and for presenting your ideas to
those in positions of power. A positive help if you're looking for a job or need
to fill out an application. You might enjoy a short outing or drive.
Oct 4, 2004 9 AM(Oct 3,
2004 to Oct 5, 2004) Ven Sxtil Jup
The breezes feel
warm and favorable. A good time to settle any outstanding grievances with
diplomacy and kindness. A time perhaps of giving service to life, extending a
hand, helping those in need. Potentially positive for increased cash flow.
Oct 4, 2004 9 AM(Oct 3,
2004 to Oct 5, 2004) Ven Sqr Ura
This transit could
bring nothing more than a whim for a tattoo or an itch for a body piercing.
Blindness to potential consequences and non-sensitivity to the feelings of
others later result in regrets. Be advised: be prepared to meet unexpected
emotional urges and strong magnetic attractions. Could be fun, but know what
you're getting into.
Oct 4, 2004 1 PM(Oct 3,
2004 to Oct 6, 2004)Mars Sxtil
Merc
You're juiced.
You're quick. Get in the game! You'll have no problem getting your point across
now. A great influence for any kind of competition, all sorts of games,
plugging into the computer, and interfacing with others.
Oct 5, 2004 2 AM(Oct 4, 2004
to Oct 6, 2004) Sun Trine Moon
The world is
looking friendly right now. You should be able to figure out even tough
problems. Take advantage of this positive breeze to seek answers and work
things out.
Oct 5, 2004 7 AM(Oct 4,
2004 to Oct 6, 2004)Merc Trine
Moon
A good time to work
on children's affairs or community events. You have a natural sense for
communicating with others, especially those younger than yourself. Enjoy a chat
with the family.
Oct 6, 2004 5 PM(Oct 5,
2004 to Oct 7, 2004) Ven Sxtil MC
You're feeling
especially loving and harmonious right now. Your appreciation of the beautiful
is heightened. You could be in the limelight, especially with superiors or in
relation to your work.
Oct 8, 2004 4 AM(Oct 7,
2004 to Oct 9, 2004) Ven Sqr Merc
All work and no
play makes for a dull day. Hopefully, you don't have urgent business to attend
to so you can hang out. A great time for contemplation. Help your head work
with your heart; be caring and loving.
Oct 9, 2004 (Oct 8, 2004 to Oct
31, 2004) Ven 12th H.
Venus in the House
of endings, the past, hidden friends and enemies: a love from your past may not
be part of your future; possible secret romance; opportunity to capture a more
spiritual understanding of love.
Oct 9, 2004 7 AM(Oct 8,
2004 to Oct 10, 2004) Merc Conj
Sat
The thinker! You
may feel the weight of responsibility upon your shoulders. A serious mind set
has its place but why stress it? What you need now is mental discipline and a
positive mental outlook. Maybe a sibling is getting in your way or your
significant other didn't call. Tests could be stressing you. Use this time to
look for answers and don't get too down on yourself. This won't last long!
Hanging in there pays off!
Oct 10,
2004 (Oct 6, 2004 to
Oct 15, 2004) Jup Conj Asc
You're looking
good! Aside from a potential for gaining weight, this is a very welcome transit
that usually imparts a greater sense of self-confidence. This reflects
significant inner growth that you're now ready to manifest outwardly. At the
same time, you're embarking upon a six year cycle of potential personal growth
and success. Travel and positive social contacts are possible pluses.
Oct 10,
2004 (Oct 5, 2004 to
Oct 28, 2005) Jup 1st H.
Jupiter in the
House of self: work on your self-image; the impression you make now serves you
for many years; spiritual self-renewal; conceit damages an otherwise positive
period of good fortune; benefit from travel, higher education, cultural
experiences.
Oct 11,
2004 4 PM(Oct
10, 2004 to Oct 13, 2004)Mars
Sxtil Sun
You could be at
your assertive best! Take advantage of any extra energy and self-confidence to
get your projects moving. Self-improvement programs, sports and energetic
leadership are all favored. Get out there and do it!