Aquarius Ascendant – Forecasts for 2018
Main Transits
Your chart ruler, Uranus, moves into your 4th house from May 15th until November 7th
Your 3rd house ruler, Mars, is retrograde between June 26th – August 27th in your 1st house and 12th house
Your 4th and 9th house ruler, Venus, is retrograde between October 5th – November 16th in your 10th and 9th house
Your 11th house ruler, Jupiter, is in your 10th house from January until November 8th and moves into your 11th house from November 9th
Your 12th house ruler, Saturn, is in your 12th house
The North Node is in your 7th house until November 6th and in your 6th house from November 7th
The two total lunar eclipses take place in your 7th and 1st house
The Overall Climate of 2018
2018 is a life changing year for you because both your chart ruler, Uranus, and your traditional ruler, Saturn, change signs and move into different sectors of your chart. Uranus changes signs only once every 7 years and Saturn only once every 2.5 years - to have both ruling planets changing signs one after another is a pretty rare occurrence. If that was not enough, 4 out of the 5 eclipses this year happen in your 1st / 7th house. In 2018 you have a lot of planets in cardinal signs: Uranus moves into your 4th house, the Lunar Nodes are in your 1st / 7th house, Jupiter is in your 10th house, Mars will retrograde into your 1st house and Venus into your 10th house. When there is so much cardinal energy, things tend to happen in one's life – lots of things! Fasten your seatbelt, dear Aquarius Ascendant, because you are in for quite a ride.
In 2018 all slow moving planets are on the Eastern side of your chart. The North Node, which signifies your true direction, is instead on the Western side of your chart. You will feel pulled in two directions: on one side, you will want to be independent, to put your personal will forward, to be true to yourself, no matter what; on the other side, you will want to be inclusive, to consider the needs of others, to open your heart to another. This creative tension will help you gain new perspectives about yourself and about your relationships.
Saturn, your traditional chart ruler, has now joined Pluto in your 12th house. 2018 to 2020 are a good time to put an end to some activities you started decades ago. In 2018, you are not afraid to be less social than usual, and you can even put yourself intentionally into some life situations that can separate you from the outside world. In 2018, you can choose to work harder than usual, to accept an overseas assignment, to immigrate, to go to an ashram, to start a research intensive project or to have a child. 2018 is a great time to do inner work, and learn to control your self-sabotaging habits or addictions. If you work in the field of spirituality, healing, magic, 2018 is going to offer you excellent opportunities.
Your career prospects will be excellent, thanks to Jupiter transiting your 10th house. In 2018, you can finally gain clarity about what you want to do with your life, and as a result, your popularity and reputation can improve. Because Jupiter is the natural ruler of your 11th house, 2018 can be the year when you turn your wildest dreams into reality, with the support of other people. The North Node of purpose is in your 7th house, and the South Node of the past is in your 1st house: the message is clear – 2018 is less about you, and more about other people. You can find abundant partnership opportunities this year – if you are single, you will have plenty of options to choose from. But if you really want to make the best of the transit, you will have to renounce, to give up on yourself and on some of your personal plans. Don't stick to the old self, 2018 is a time for renewal.
Uranus moves into your 4th house, starting a new 7-year cycle in your life. From 2018 until 2025, your focus will be on your home and your family. You can have a child, get a new home, relocate, or you can improve your relationships with some family members. All these changes will come from your desire to break free from an outdated identification of the self. You are now ready to live an authentic life, a life aligned with your integrity. You are now ready to create a true home for yourself. Home is a state of mind, is about having the freedom to be you. Astrology Forecasts, Month-by-Month
January: In the first half of January you will slow down and isolate yourself from the world. But what is behind this need to separate from the world? If life seems too harsh, isolating yourself from everything and everyone is not the only solution. If you set your intention on helping others, on truly being of service, you can discover that the world is not such a bad place after all - on the contrary! Opportunities can now abound especially in your career, thanks to the positive alignment between the planets in Capricorn in your 12th house and the planets in Scorpio in your 10th house. You can now successfully complete some projects or free yourself from unwanted obligations.
February: As planets start moving out of your 12th house and into your 1st house, your energy levels increase and you become more interested in putting yourself out there. With the ruler of the 3rd house of communication in your 11th house of friends and communities, you are more social than ever. The solar eclipse on February 15th falls in your 1st house. This is a good time to start a process of self-renewal. This can take any form – from upgrading your mind-set, to starting a new diet or changing your appearance. You might need to compromise some of your needs for the sake of a relationship. Your relationships can be re-invented, or you can attract new relationships in your life.
March: In early March an apparently random event can hurt your self-esteem. But if you dig a bit deeper, if you want to understand what is the reason you doubt your capabilities, you can find out that what is really going on is your need to grow out of your old self and live a more authentic life. Most of March you will be busy with meetings, travel, paperwork, dealing with authorities, helping out your co-workers or colleagues. If you feel overwhelmed, go with what feels right, even if you don't have the time to check all the facts. If you can, try to avoid signing important papers in the last week of March, when Mercury goes retrograde.
April: In April you can have a powerful discussion with your partner about the future of your relationship. If the relationship is on solid foundations, you will want to go to the next level – buy a house, build a family. Irrespective of the strength of the relationship, this month you will want to re-examine how your unconscious beliefs and expectations affect your relationships. If you have children or grandchildren, your relationship with them will also come into focus – this month is a good time to put your attention on their education and communication.
May: Uranus, your chart ruler changes sign and moves into your 4th house. This sudden shift of energy can make you very restless – you may not be certain anymore about who you really are – are you still the person you used to be several years ago or are you a completely different person? Are you happy in the city or country you currently live in or does it make you feel trapped and limited? Is your home a reflection of who you are and what you want? These themes will mark the next 7-8 years of your life – during Uranus' stay in your 4th house you can move houses, buy or sell property, you can relocate, you can have changes in your family, you can welcome a new family member.
June: Mars goes retrograde in your sign, drawing attention to those areas of your life you may have neglected or overlooked, because you had other priorities. Now is the time to reflect on your past actions and fix any issues you haven't had time to fix yet. Don't initiate completely new projects, but do bring to completion any outstanding topics. Mars retrograde is also a good time to turn your energy inside and have a dialogue with yourself: What motivates your actions? What is the reason you effortlessly pursue some things and not others? What's your why - why do you want to do what you do?
July: On July 12th the Solar Eclipse takes place in the sector of your work, health and everyday routines where you can experience a renewal and some new beginnings. On July 27th at the Lunar Eclipse, you may need to let go of some outdated beliefs related to your overall life direction. If you want to go to the next level of your life, distance yourself from the past and focus more on your relationships – this is where you will find your inspiration. A particular relationship matter can arise unexpectedly and force you to make an important decision.
August: The relationship focus will continue in August, when there is another Solar Eclipse, this time taking place in your 7th house. You can have a new beginning in the area of relationships and partnerships – you can decide the break up, or restart a relationship, you can start a completely new relationship, find a business partner or sign an important deal. Although August is rather low in energy – we have a record of 6 planets retrograde – you can still receive some positive news related to your career or income.
September: After a difficult summer, in September your life finally gets back on track. Travel or even relocation are possible around mid-September. If you don't literally move houses or cities, you can start reflecting on this option – some changes in your career or family life can push you in this direction. September is also the most important month for your finances. You might need to make some choices this month – are your current sources of income sufficient for all the investments you have planned? If the answer is no, you can consider looking for support from other sources: your partner, an investor, or a bank loan. If instead you have been relying too much on others, now is time to become more autonomous.
October: October is a good time to revise your life goals. Are your long-term goals still valid? Maybe you always wanted to get that management job and put so much effort into getting it, that you have forgotten to ask yourself – is that goal still relevant? Are you still enjoying your work? Are there enough growth opportunities in your life? In October, you can also decide to upgrade your skills or start learning something new.
November: In November Jupiter changes signs and moves into your 11th house. This is a great position for you, because of your sign affinity to the 11th house. Time to become more of who you are: a people person, a leader, a connector. November is a great time to make new friends, expand your networks, and connect with new groups of people.
December: In December you can finally relax – you deserve it! 2018 was indeed a very intense year. Although you may have some unexpected travel early in the month, the 2nd half of December will find you in the company of friends and family.