2020 in Summary
Learning Points for 2020
This is an interesting year. As Pluto and Saturn continue to make their way through Capricorn, old established hierarchies may begin to crumble or implode, especially late March when Mars and Jupiter inflate issues. Any unhealthy power structures need to be transformed too. And we must look at the leaders we have chosen for ourselves and what that says about us. We need to scrutinise the people we have chosen to represent us and where necessary, take them to task on their integrity and any misuse of power.
We also have to look at our ambitions and at how we use our own personal power. The sum of each individual action effects us collectively and the importance of that starts to be seen as Saturn ventures in and out of Aquarius this year.
Meanwhile our values and our sense of security is undergoing change as Uranus moves through Taurus. Banking and currencies may be erratic. What we invest in reflects our values too. In addition to what we buy, where we spend our money and where we invest it, how we invest in ourselves is an area to look at too. New avenues of personal development and creativity can all help to build inner-security. Our self-esteem and valuing of others should never be based on income.
Our sensory relation to the elements and Mother Nature could bring about break-throughs, as could our understanding of the physical body and new approaches in medicine.
As usual, Mercury goes retrograde three times this year. These are periods when we need to stop and review our communications. Each time this happens in 2020 it is in water signs. And on two of these occasions, (mid-Feb to early March and mid-Oct to early Nov), Mercury moves from water, back into air signs, signifying a year when we need to step back from emotional reactions to objective thought and reflection; to achieve a balanced view.
Mars goes retrograde for a long time too during its very long stay in Aries. We need to review our take on assertiveness too. Have we been falling into patterns of being aggresive, passive or passive-agressive? This will be on our collective agenda early autumn.
Another indicator of our need to step back from emotional reactions to rational thought and dialogue, is the movement of the Moon’s North Node (a point in space) that reflects our collective mission here on Earth. This moves from Cancer to Gemini in May and will remain so until the end of the year and beyond.
Both Jupiter and Saturn leave Capricorn for Aquarius in December which marks a change of focus from individual ambition to collective action. But follow my monthly horoscopes to learn more about that nearer the time.
There are areas for us all to work on for each astrological sign too. See below what these are for your Sun sign (and your Ascendant sign if you know it). Or get in touch to explore what this means for you on an individual level.
Aries: 2020 will be a dynamic year for you (which is how you like it) as your ruling planet Mars spends almost half the year (from Jun 28th into 2021) in your sign! Mars usually spends approximately two months in each sign, so this is a mega-run! Mars will be retrograde from Sep 9th to Nov 14th when you will need to stop and reflect and readjust your earlier approach. But so much can be achieved this year!
Finances may be erratic this year which will hopefully prompt you to develop a deeper appreciation of inner-security and values.
Your main learning point this year however is connected to father, career and social status. In your life, your father or father-figures may or may not have been a good example of how personal power should be used. And there can be a danger of you just replicating whatever pattern you were on the receiving end of – which is often unhelpful.
But this year is an opportunity to consciously take on full responsibility for your own personal power, regardless of whatever models you have been presented with. This requires self-knowledge, self-awareness and the highest principles and determination to promote the greatest good for all. Saturn and Pluto are weighing heavily on your shoulders all year in your attempt to do this. But if you can pull it off, we will all benefit. There will be growth for you and growth that you take to others. Stand up and stride forward. We are relying on you!
Have a wonderful year!
Taurus: The long seven-year process of personal change continues throughout 2020 as Uranus in your sign, keeps up the ongoing challenge to find the pure, uncompromised, true version of yourself, in contrast to previous versions that you had comfortably settled for until now…
Alongside this there is a huge focus and learning opportunity on a wider level to deepen and develop your understanding, outlook and world-view. This includes your responsibility to learn from (and welcome people from) different countries and cultures, help inter-cultural understanding and uphold principles and ethical boundaries.
Learning, studying and making your voice heard more widely is important, be that through the media, social media or other forms of publishing. The legal system may also be an area to take on. We need a more tolerant world and your challenge this year is to help yourself and others achieve just that!
Have a wonderful year!
Gemini: Your unconscious workings continue to be shaken up this year. Although unsettling, this is good for originality in creative work behind the scenes. It could also bring about an awakening in compassion and awareness of the suffering of others.
The world is a very unequal place. The divide between rich and poor is increasing in many parts of the world. There is enough food in the world to go round, if is shared fairly but it is not…
Sorting out the world’s economic injustices is beyond most of us but being conscious and active in making sure resources are used and shared fairly locally, is more within reach. And looking at how you share what you personally have is, the direct responsibility of each and every one of us.
Your mission this year is to do just that. This includes reviewing joint funds, taxes, loans, debts and inheritances. And can you share the surplus of what you currently do not personally need?
Your resources are not just material and include your emotional resources too and it is time to look at how and how much of yourself you share intimately too! Yes, this is a personal challenge. Take it on!
Have a wonderful year!
Cancer: Friends, groups and the communities you belong to bring refreshment and stimulation this year and if there is a campaign or cause that is close to your heart, this too can have an awakening effect: on you, your comrades and public awareness!
Being active on a collective level can help to balance the intensity you are going through in relationships and partnerships, as Saturn and Pluto require you to work at the power balances in your relationships.
For this to happen, self-awareness is hugely important and possibly the necessity to give up some of your power base if you have been over-using it or claiming more power if the opposite has been happening.
We cannot change other people, only our own actions – which of course changes the whole dynamic. Take responsibility for your part in the picture. And look fairly and squarely at what changes you need to make; and move forwards.
Have a wonderful year!
Leo: Sudden changes and awakenings to do with father, career or social status are likely to crop up this year and your best chance is to be as flexible, experimental and open-minded as possible. You may also have to challenge any ‘fixed’ opinions you have come to in relation to any of these. It may be time to grow beyond them. Your ambitions may change too.
The huge focus though is in work, health and service to others. This is a time to develop your skills and to put in the hard work required to do just that. You are also likely to have more responsibilities at work or in your daily life. Relations with colleagues and daily companions will be important too. Being aware of the power balance in these relationships is crucial, as is awareness of your own role in them.
Health, well-being and the daily rituals of how you tend yourself physically are also areas for growth and transformation this year. If you can be aware in your daily dealings with others and attend to your physical and metaphysical awareness and wellbeing, you will be helping us all.
Have a wonderful year!
Virgo: Your world-view, principles or ethics are likely to have an awakening this year which may challenge your previously held opinions and beliefs. We get a lot of security from our beliefs, so any changes here may make things feel rocky. Try not to worry about this as the status quo has to go for a while, so that change can take place. Opportunities to travel or mix with people from different countries and cultures will be refreshing and exciting. You could have exhilarating or surprising experiences through publishing, dealings with in-laws and legal matters too.
The main focus this year though lies in your 5th House of romance, children and creativity. You may find yourself with more responsibilities in connection to one or more of these areas of life. And your dealings with children or admirers may be intense. It is importance to be aware of the power balance in these relationships. If you can do so, there will be opportunities for growth for both you and them.
Creativity and sports can be transformative too. Make time for play and growth through creativity!
Have a wonderful year!
Libra: Erratic finances and your financial status changing through partners, loans and inheritances continue to challenge you this year. And the more you can be flexible and open to different ways of looking at things, the better. You may be called upon to share more, not just resources but also of yourself emotionally and intimately.
The big area for growth though is your 4th House of mother and home. Saturn and Pluto weigh heavily here this year which may bring added responsibilities and dramatic changes. Upheavals due to repairs and renovations is one possibility and a change of home or emotional conditions in the home is another. Eco-consciousness could become important if you take the broader view of looking at the planet as your home.
Dealings with mother-figures could be intense as could power patterns in those relationships. And if you happen to be a mother yourself, be aware of your own use of power.
Self-nurture and personal development could be hugely important this year too. Take them in hand. Counselling and therapy could also be transformational in helping you to explore and resolve issues from your early life.
Have a wonderful year!
Scorpio: Relationships and partnerships continue to undergo changes this year. You or a partner may require more personal freedom than is normally expected or either of you may want to be completely free again. Stimulating new partners may come along too. They may not stick around for long but you can learn from them all the same. Stay open-minded.
As infants we develop quickly in all directions. Strange as it may seem, one of these stages – physically crawling, opens new neural pathways in the brain. Even as adults we can continue this process by exploring new forms of physical movement. Whether sports, martial arts, dance or something else, try some new moves!
Communications and how you think are the big areas up for change this year. Saturn makes your thinking more serious and your ruling planet Pluto can take you to the depths but with transformation in mind. Be aware of your thought processes and the power of your words. Aim to make both the most positive they can be (and undertake training in doing this – e.g. a positive thinking course, making affirmations, meditation etc). And if you can share your difficult experiences and understanding with others, there can be growth for you and us all.
Have a wonderful year!
Sagittarius: Changes and awakenings are shaking things up in work, health and service to others. Our daily rituals and the way we tend ourselves as physical creatures is a huge aspect of life that we rarely consider. If you have a set routine, now might be the time to experiment to see if you change even the order in which you do things, improves your sense of well-being.
Daily routine for many, includes a job. Do you need to make changes here too? Or would volunteering be a way of bringing in a wave of fresh air by trying something new. A new regime would go down well this year. And have you considered the life-enhancing impact of getting a pet?
Money, possessions, security and values are the big focus though as three major planets are pressing you to come to terms with your present reality or to transform it in some way. This could be through new or different streams of income or through developing a value system that creates a sense of security, quite separate from the material world. Creativity could play a big part in this. You may also have to look at how closely your income is linked to your sense of self-esteem. And we are looking for self-esteem that can stand alone, quite separate from that. This is a year to explore the deeper side of inner security.
Have a wonderful year!
Capricorn: Romance, children and creativity continue to take you by surprise. It is important to be open-minded and experimental regarding these matters. They can be a source of refreshment and provide an awakening of some kind. Be open to trying new sports too!
The main area of growth this year though is in your identity, sense of self and self-expression. Becoming aware of your true depth and strength is a huge process which continues this year. It does not matter how this happens, just that it does. And if embarrassing or humiliating situations arise, recognise them for what they are: an opportunity to recognise and claim your personal power. You must also remember that a huge responsibility goes with having power: you must use it fairly and responsibly.
This will have a knock-on effect on your values and in December you may find yourself beginning to look at whether your previous position on money and possessions reflects who you now are.
Have a wonderful year!
Aquarius: Your home life and dealings with mother-figures continue to undergo change. Be as flexible as you can and focus more on what feelings are brought up for you, rather than on the events themselves. This period is an opportunity to become aware of your emotional patterns and hopefully start to turn them around to a more helpful setting where needed.
The big area under review however is your unconscious. Our inner-workings are often a mystery to us but the more we can make them conscious, the better. And this year offers an opportunity to do just that. As a species, we tend to bury things that feel too difficult to deal with but if we bring them into daylight, they are never as terrible as we imagine. It is important to do this with the right support however and a qualified, experienced therapist or counsellor could help you to do just that.
Helping others could have a huge impact too, especially those who are really marginalised and on the edge of society. Creative work behind the scenes can also be transformational. And dreams can be an important source of information. Let whatever is buried, surface.
Have a wonderful year!
Pisces: The power of friends, groups and the communities you belong to continue to have a powerful impact on you and hopefully vice versa. You may find yourself leading groups too which is a big responsibility that you are now ready to take on. Giving your support to campaigns that you believe in can be transformational too: both for you and them.
You come to deeply understand the relationship of the individual and the collective – what the individual has to offer to the group and what the group has to provide for the individual. This is how society works and you may find you develop a deep experiential understanding of this relationship. This in itself can be political and you may find yourself pushing for social change.
Meanwhile Uranus is shaking up your way of thinking, gifting you flashes of insight and a wealth of ideas. You will be excited by new forms of communication and also new forms of physical movement. This can be movement of the body or different forms of transport on short trips. Neighbours and siblings may be unpredictable or may see you as such but this can open new dialogues.
Have a wonderful year!
To explore what this year holds for you as an individual, get in touch.
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