Planetary Transits are the nuts and bolts of Astrology. As the Sun moves through Zodiac wheel there are many things that change and reconfigure themselves through the annual dance of the planets. Beyond the 12-month Zodiac rotation there are bigger planetary cycles that could take a few months or several years. The transits send the real signals, which are like traffic markers and road signs telling us when to speed up, slow down, yield or stop to take stock of where we are. It's Astrology in action and this page will cover every detail. 

ALGOL AND SADDAM'S DEATH 30 DECEMBER 2006

30 December 2006
Published The Saturday Star 6 January 2007
The controversial execution of Saddam Hussein during the holy days of Eid was the story that dominated the media as 2006 came to an end. Venus, the ruler of Saddam’s sun-sign Taurus, had moved from its birth position in his chart to his 69th year to a meeting with the fatal Fixed Star, Algol. The Fixed Star Algol is situated at 26º Taurus. In any chart, ancient or modern, this is considered the most evil of the Fixed Stars and is associated with violence and panic. It is about people losing their heads, whether in panic and confusion, or by an actual fatal physical injury to the head and neck. For related articles search Algol on LightStrider website.

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CRIME AND 2010: The Jupiter-Saturn challenge. 20 OCTOBER 2006

20 October 2006
Published The Saturday Star 28 October 2006

JUPITER AND NEPTUNE: HOW WILL YOU STAY GROUNDED? Unresolved issues will have to be faced in 2009

15 May 2006
Published The Saturday Star 20 May 2006  
Jupiter signifies the higher values of society: morality, justice and human dignity. Jupiter has been in a growth aspect which seems strong and positive. Jupiter warns that all that glitters is not gold, and you should be guarded and cautious. 2006 has been one of much scandal: consider the Brett Kebble, a powerful businessman with an apparent successful and solid company which has collapsed in tragedy and scandal. The Zuma trial exposed similar reversals, deceit and confusion. This will require urgent attention during 2009, when Jupter and Neptune begin a new phase.  For related articles search Zuma on LightStrider website.

Jupiter Pluto parallel - lifting the lid on our nations scandals. 1 April 2006

26 March 2006
Publuished The Saturday Star 1 April 2006
Jupiter and Pluto are in parallel until May 5 as they are in the same degree, at 15° southern latitude, which focuses the energy on the southern hemisphere and especially on us in South Africa. Jupiter signifies law and justice, power and leadership. Pluto symbolises Hades and the underground where dark things are hidden from view and need to be brought to light until May 5. It is about controlling crime: the continuing shock revelations following on the Brett Kebble murder fall into this pattern.   

JUPITER SATURN CYCLE: APOCALYPSE WHEN?Can climate change be tamed by 2020?

30 Otober 2006
Published Saturday Star 4 Nov 2006

JUPITER SATURN URANUS: STORM WARNING. Astrology, The Bible and The Weather

24 December 2006
STORM WARNING JANUARY 2007
The interaction between Jupiter and Saturn shows a contradiction. Jupiter relates to temperatures and hot, pleasant weather, but it also relates to stormy thunderous weather, consider old angry Zeus, (the other name for Jupiter) who was the lord of storms and the hurler of thunderbolts. Stormy Saturn relates to restriction, anger and unpredictable moods. It’s associated with extreme and unpredictably swift changes in heat and cold.

Jupiter trines Uranus - Sudden Political Changes

21 November 2005
Published The Saturday Star 26 November 2005
Sun in Sagittarius calls for peace in our time. In Israel, Germany and Kenya this week we saw a revolution that broke down political structures that have been in place for decades. They suggest a freer style of consensus and democracy replacing domination by one single leader or party.

JUPITER URANUS SQUARE 1/3 - SHORT CIRCUIT

As Power issues dominate

JUPITER URANUS SQUARE 2/3 - SHORT CIRCUIT

Power issues dominate: the return phase reveals ongoing power struggles

JUPITER URANUS SQUARE 3/3 - SHORT CIRCUIT

Power issues dominate: fascinating to see how the January and May 2007 power struggles still dominate

Jupiter's return on 9 January 2009 sets a powerful beginning for President Obama

1 January 2009
Barack Obama and Jupiter Transit Aquarius 
South African Astrologer Albertus LightStrider explain how Jupiter's return to Aquarius inititiates a new cycle for Obama who was born with Jupiter in Aquarius an air sign with lofty ideals. Aquarius represents mankind and society at large, so it’s no surprise that Obama has made it his mission to change the world. Search Obama on LightStrider website for related articles.   

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JUPITER-SATURN CYCLES: Middle East In Flames. 22 JULY 2006

MARS JUPITER OPPOSITION: January 7 2006

1 January 2006
A Mars-Jupiter opposition means riding a chariot of fire.
The Moon is waxing to fullness on January 14. A waxing Moon indicates a time to implement, initiate actions and carefully focus your attention on some goal. Added to this busy energy is the extra dynamism of a cosmic T-square of Mars-Jupiter-Neptune.

MARS JUPITER SQUARE: MANAGING YOUR ANGER 1 MAY 2007

Mercury in Sagittarius - Mars Square Neptune: 5 November 2005

31 October 2005
Mercury stirs up a cocktail of global confusion. Stubborn, fiery Mars is forming a square with confusing Neptune, which becomes exact on November 7. This initiates a challenging theme that will find it’s most intense expression on November 18, December 5, 17 and 28, January 2, 8, 15, 18, 27 and 28. I have highlighted these

MERCURY MARS CONJUNCTIONION: SAME SEX MARRIAGE DEBATE: 16 SEPTEMBER 2006

8 September 2006
The big political debate for this period will be about gay marriages, which marriages bill will be presented at a public hearing in Soweto on October 9 prior to its signing into law in December when Mercury and Mars will be conjunct again.

MERCURY MARS QUINTILE: 18 MAY 2007

18 May 2007
If you want a better life for yourself, then initiate action. If you plan your modus operandi, then you will achieve your goal.

MERCURY QUINCUNX PLUTO - Beware dirty deals and subtle scoundrels this week. 24 JUNE 2006

16 June 2006
Reconsider the effect of the attempted plane hi-jack last week and the burning of trains by angry workers to see how much explosive energy lurks below the surface, waiting to explode in an unexpected way. Mercury is quincunx with Pluto: that is an awareness aspect with a very particular focus. Pluto is the influence of the underworld, of take-overs and mergers: it is also the secretive trickster, so beware dodgy deals and suspect transactions. Lies and deceptions are the tools of Pluto: Mercury is about merchants, traders and business deals.

Mercury Retrogarde November 14 to December 4, 2005

8 November 2005
Mercury is in Sagittarius, which is a frustrating, edgy energy - The news is filled with reports of discord, opposition, and freak weather, accidents and violence.

MERCURY RETROGRADE. 1 JULY 2006

24 June 2006
MANAGING CONFLICT: Your Mercury retrograde survival guide. The ruckus about press freedom and developments at the SABC highlights to what extent we depend on the communication of news and information for the decisions we make in our daily lives. The media, news debate and communication are signified by Mercury which turns retrograde on July

MERCURY RETROGRADE: 4 NOVEMBER 2006

CHECK YOUR FACTS AND WATCH YOUR BACK: Mercury retrograde exposes flaws and errors.

Mercury retrograde makes astrologers feel nervous. “Any thing that can go wrong, will go wrong” 

Mercury the trickster bodes ill-luck for robbers. 15 April 2006

9 April 2006
Last Monday The Star front page story detailed the dramatic airport cash heist. With some of the details now known, I was curious to reflect on the astrological chart of the heist. It makes a fascinating story because Mercury, the symbol of theft, rascals and tricksters was prominent.

Mercury turns Retrogarde: Don't be paralysed by Panic, Fear & Anger.

28 February 2006
The devastating power failures in the Cape and the furious debates about the power grid in recent weeks, reminded me of the malignant Medusa with the tangle of hissing serpents that grow from her head.

Moon Conjunct Saturn in Virgo for 2007 - Ephemeris

Moon Conjunct Saturn Virgo 2007
During 2007 when the Moon meets with Saturn it is your cue to find structure and order in your life. Virgo is the 6th Sign of duty. It is all about self analysis and being practical about your life. The House of Virgo will tell you where you should focus your critical mind. Can you be more adaptable when the Moon meets Saturn in Virgo?

Moon Conjunct Saturn in Virgo for 2008 - Ephemeris

Moon Conjunct Saturn in Virgo for 2008
During 2008 when the Moon meets with Saturn it is your cue to find structure and order in your life. Virgo is the 6th Sign of duty. It is all about self analysis and being practical about your life. The House of Virgo will tell you where you should focus your critical mind. Can you be more adaptable when the Moon meets Saturn in Virgo?

Moon Conjunct Saturn in Virgo for 2009 - Ephemeris

Moon Conjunct Saturn in Virgo for 2009
During 2009 when the Moon meets with Saturn it is your cue to find structure and order in your life. Virgo is the 6th Sign of duty. It is all about self analysis and being practical about your life. The House of Virgo will tell you where you should focus your critical mind. Can you be more adaptable when the Moon meets Saturn in Virgo?

Moon Conjunct Saturn in Virgo for 2010 Ephemeris

Moon Conjunct Saturn in Virgo/Libra for 2010
During 2010 when the Moon meets with Saturn it is your cue to find structure and order in your life. Virgo is the 6th Sign of duty. It is all about self analysis and being practical about your life. The House of Virgo will tell you where you should focus your critical mind. Can you be more adaptable when the Moon meets Saturn in Virgo/Libra?

Moon Conjunct Saturn in Virgo from 10 September 2007 to 16 July 2010

Moon Conjunct Saturn in Virgo 2007 to 2010
Once a month when the Moon meets with Saturn it is your cue to find structure and order in your life. Virgo is the 6th Sign of duty. It is all about self analysis and being practical about your life. The House of Virgo will tell you where you should focus your critical mind. Can you be more adaptable when the Moon meets Saturn in Virgo monthly from 10 September 2007 to 16 July 2010?

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MOON NEPTUNE TRINE: 18 MAY 2007

18 May 2007
Trines are like a birthday: it is about being joyful and happy.
It’s a perfect time to meet with good friends who inspire you.

MOON OPPOSITE JUPITER: 18 MAY 2007

18 May 2007
Life may not seem fair, but then again life is all about living consciously, and not blaming others for your situation.

MOON SATURN SEXTILE: 18 MAY 2007

18 May 2007

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MOON URANUS SQAURE: 18 MAY 2007

18 May 2007
How are you coping with stress? 
Stress is caused by not taking care of your self. The same applies to your finances: money is crucial, it does not grow on tress, and nobody gives it away. 

Neptune Transit Aquarius Ephemeris from 29 January 1998 to 3 February 2012

OPPOSITION: SATURN NEPTUNE. 26 AUGUST 2006

21 August 2006
THE SATURN NEPTUNE OPPOSITION
FINDING SOLUTIONS - Saturn is currently opposing Neptune and that always means a stressful time of dominant control matched by indecision and confusion. The exact opposition occurs on August 31, but the key issues have already been revealed in the build-up to this event.

Pluto Transit Capricorn Ephemeris

 

SAGITTARIUS LINE-UP: 9 DECEMBER 2006

9 December 2006
AIMING FOR GLORY
Right on cue the great lights of the sky, the Moon and the Sun, and six planets, are in fire signs. As an element, fire signifies energy, hope, enthusiasm and creativity. In its positive aspect fire is inspiring but at its worst, it can consume and destroy. It is a wake up cal for the ANC and the President.

SAGITTARIUS QUINCUNX TAURUS: November 18, 2006

18 November 2006
THE ARCHER TAKES AIM

SAGITTARIUS: BARGANING WITH GOD - PEACE OR POWER IN HONOUR OF GOD. 16 DECEMBERR 2006

9 December 2009
Peace or power in honour of  God?
Each year, on December 16,  the Sun is in Sagittarius, the Archer whose bow is aimed at the heavens, seeking for the Divine.

SATURN NEPTUNE OPPOSITION APPROACHES. 12 august 2006

7 August 2006
Uncovering hidden corruption in August and September 2006
Consider the growing Saturn-Neptune opposition that reaches the exact opposition on August 31, it is so clearly reflected in the media. The exact opposition is still two weeks away but the energies are already intensifying as they build up to August 31.

Saturn Uranus opposition and how it challenges Obama’s fighting spirit.

20 January 2009
South African Astrologer Albertus LightStrider examins how the Saturn Uranus opposition will challenge President Obama’s fighting spirit. The time-line indicated shows stress, can be dangerous and could have tragic results. The 2nd in a series of five oppositiosn occur in February, it will be a test of his presidency, his vision, patience and willpower. Search Obama on LightStrider website for related articles. 

Saturn Uranus Opposition and what it means for Obama from 2008 to 2010

20 January 2009
South African Astrologer Albertus LightStrider explains that the Saturn Uranus opposition and its subsequent five phases will be the thermometer that measures President Barack Hussein Obama’s successes and failures from 2008 to 2010. Obama was a elected during the 1st phase and is inaugurated during the 2nd phase. Search Obama on LightStrider website for related articles.  

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Saturn Uranus Opposition November 2008 and February 2009

SUN PLUTO QUINCUNX - MAY 18 TO 20, 2007

19 May 2007
Resolve your debts
Claiming back your power: learning the lessons from the past

SUN-NEPTUNE QUINCUNX: CONTROL NEPTUNE'S CONFUSING ENERGY. 8 july 2006

2 July 2006

CONTROL NEPTUNE'S CONFUSING ENERGY
Panic can topple a fragile situation in chaos.

There’s a veil of lies, gossip, or conspiracy that prevents us from truly understanding the situation.

T-SQUARE OF MARS, JUPITER AND NEPTUNE: 14 January 2006

9 January 2006
Jupiter is full of promise, but is the promise worth the risk?
The big feature of this T-Square is Jupiter square Neptune, which becomes exact on January 28. Jupiter exaggerates and enlarges so it has a big impact and Neptune relates to confusion and error. It is a time when big legal and political scandals should be exposed. It is the time of the big bust, the great flood or the great cover-up: time to bring hidden things to light

T-SQUARE OF MARS, JUPITER AND NEPTUNE: 21 January 2006

16 January 2006
Mars, the red planet and its role in the Gay Blood War.
A brief look at the "Gay Blood Wars" and the debacle about Blood-donations, and human rights. This week New Horizon's Mission to Pluto - which was as predicted delayed, and eventually launced and on its way to Pluto.  

The Moon Venus conjunction 31 December 2008

20 December 2008
Moon Conjunct Venus
On the eve of 2009, South African Astrologer Albertus LightStrider considers the glorious Moon Venus conjunction. Each Moon Venus conjunction has a specific message which is determined by the time, and place on earth that the conjunction is set for. The finer details may differ, but the main message is Love and Values. That means love and matters of the heart takes precedence. It is therefore the most optimum time for romance and being true to your heart. When one is truly in love, one is intoxicated with a light that shines from within. I call this the Divine Connection. The next Moon Venus conjunction occurs on 30 January 2009.

THE SATURN CYCLE AND THE HISTORY OF SOUTH AFRICA 3 September 2007 to 22 July 2010

1 September 2007
Saturn is known as the Lord of Karma: it is the universal taskmaster. Saturn Transit Virgo activates the charts of the Union, the Republic, and the Rainbow Nation. With Saturn in Virgo from 3 September 2007 to 22 July 2010 South Africa is all about restructuring and creating a new order.

VENUS IN VIRGO: SAME SEX MARRIAGE. 23 SEPTEMBER 2006

Until the Sun and Venus meet on October 27, Venus is the Morning Star, shedding light and energy on these issues, reminding us that it is not about creeds or traditions but the sacredness of any union. That is what is on trial here. 

Venus The Light of Life - 24 December 2005

Venus transit Aries from February to June 2009 Part 1

26 December 2008
Venus Transit Venus
 South African Astrologer Albertus LighStrider explores the Venus transit Aries. Venus is in the place of its detriment from February to June 2009. it's time to re-evaluate every. Venus relates to financial matters which will require our attention. A good time to curb your spending.
Attend to these matters whenever the Moon Transit Aries. From June to December 2009 keep on referring back and find closure to matters that arrose from February to June 2009. The Pluto Capricorn Transit and Saturn Virgo Transit will help you fine tune even further.

Venus transit Aries from February to June 2009 Part 2

9 January 2009
The Astrological financial cycles Part 2
South African Astrologer Albertus Lightstrider continues the financial discussion of 28 December and 1 January 2009, here's a quick overview of the next slow recovery that continues towards 2017. For related articles search Venus Retrograde on LightStrider website.   

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Venus transit Aries from February to June 2009 Part 3

6 March 2009
The Astrological financial cycles Part 3
South African Astrologer Albertus Lightstrider takes a look at the financial implications of Venus Retrograde in Aries which requires revision and corrections from 7 March to 17 April 2009. For related articles search Venus Retrograde on LightStrider website.

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Venus transit Aries from February to June 2009 Part 4

6 March 2009
The Astrological financial cycles Part 4
South African Astrologer Albertus Lightstrider considers Venus Retrograde in Aries which requires revision and corrections from 7 March to 17 April 2009. A glympse at the future bear and bull indicators leading to January 2010. For related articles search Venus Retrograde on LightStrider website.

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Venus transit Aries from February to June 2009 Part 5

20 March 2009
The Astrological financial cycles Part 5
South African Astrologer Albertus Lightstrider write that financial traders talk about bull and bear markets. Astrologers talk about planetary cycles which ebb and flow and indicate future bull and bear markets from 2009 to 2035. For related articles search Venus Retrograde on LightStrider website. 

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VENUS: 15 JUNE 2007 - THE VENUS RETROGRADE CYCLE 2001 TO 2007

15 June 2007
Venus Retrograde is a perfect time to restore balance and order back in your life, but then you will also have to resolve the issues relating to the dates indicated by the Cosmic Pentagram. For related articles search Venus Retrograde on LightStrider website.   

VOLATILE MARS PLUTO QUINCUNCX AND 2010: 4 February 2006

30 January 2006
Mankind on the threshold of global change until 2010. We live in interesting times as the old Chinese curse says. The astrological archetypes could be great or gruesome, depending on how you manage their volatile energy. Fiery Mars makes a 150° aspect with Pluto, the archetype of exposed secrets, of anger and violence. This also relates to the way you treat your environment. What can you do to curb carbon emissions? Follow this map to track global progress.  

VOLATILE MARS PLUTO QUINCUNCX: THE CARTOON DEBACLE: 11 February 2006

6 February 2006
A Starry Finger of Fate points to Global Conflict The biggest news story of the last fortnight, one that connects directly to the media, has been the expression of outrage by Muslim communities around the world, about a cartoon which they say dishonours their Prophet Mohammed and mocks the Islamic faith.