Mars in Pisces sextile Jupiter in Taurus 19th April 2024

Mars at 21 degrees 30 minutes Pisces is sextile Jupiter at 21 degrees 30 minutes Taurus at 3.29 pm GMT 4.29 pm BST 19th April 2024.

Acting on your instincts and based on what you believe should be done is likely to have a good outcome. Ambitious goals can be reached without having to fight your corner. They won’t fall at your feet though you will have to get off your backside to attain them. The more you do the bigger the reward. Although physical energy and exertion will come in waves rather than at a consistent level, optimism will act as a fuel to keep you going. Overall, this is a beneficial transit for personal growth that is emotionally stabilising and strengthening.

© Sarah Cochrane 2024.

Mars conjunction Saturn in Pisces 11th April 2024

Mars is conjunction Saturn at 14 degrees 47 minutes Pisces at 8.37 pm GMT 9.37 pm BST 11th April 2024.

The drive for rapid action is kept on a leash by hindrances that slow the pace down. Fighting against the tide will be a waste of energy with the outcome being exhaustion with not much to show for the effort that is put in. Going with the flow is the more sensible option, rather than getting into trouble that could have been avoided. Hard working individuals may find themselves flooded with tasks and responsibilities. To reduce the amount of time it takes to fulfil them, make sure you are as organised as possible; structure and planning are allies here. Wisdom and experience are important assets to be used to make life less difficult at the moment than it needs to be.

© Sarah Cochrane 2024.

Sun in Aries sextile Pluto in Aquarius 21st March 2024

The Sun at 1 degree 41 minutes Aries is sextile Pluto at 1 degree 41 minutes Aquarius at 7.59 pm GMT 21st March 2024.

A fresh approach to elements of your past that you have kept buried will completely change how you define yourself through the experiences that shaped your character. Fortunately, this will have a positive outcome. A new and liberating chapter could be initiated, where there will be twists and turns that keep you on your toes. Be brave enough to make the dramatic changes you have yearned to put into action for years, where you are in control instead of being controlled by those who up until now have been in a stronger position than you.

© Sarah Cochrane 2024.

Mars in Aquarius square Uranus in Taurus 9th March 2024

Mars at 19 degrees 52 minutes Aquarius is square Uranus at 19 degrees 52 minutes Taurus at 10.56 pm GMT 9th March 2024.

Keep a tight rein on the urge to be impulsive in reacting to unexpected occurrences, or else there could be long lasting consequences that will be a source of frustration that will be hard to resolve. Breaking free from restraints and rebelling against rules is what drives a lot of people right now. They don’t want to live how older generations lived, they want more freedom to live how they see fit, not to live within what is expected of them. Some may experience more disruption than others. Although it’s not visible at the moment, the problems caused by this transit will be a vital part of creating a better future that otherwise would not be brought into existence.

© Sarah Cochrane 2024.

Mars conjunction Pluto in Aquarius 14th February 2024

Mars is conjunction Pluto at 0 degrees 46 minutes Aquarius at 6.00 am GMT 14th February 2024.

If there are events that have the potential to become hostile, it’s best not to initiate confrontations because no one will know what direction they could take and what damage can be done. This transit signals a moment when the more control you gain the more liberated and independent you will become. Following the footsteps of predecessors and the way older generations existed is not the path to take. Technology and modern advances are making their influence felt. It’s a choice to keep up with the times or to get left behind. A new era is coming and a plan of action should be made to get the most you can out of it.

© Sarah Cochrane 2024.

Mars in Capricorn sextile Neptune in Pisces 8th February 2024

Mars at 25 degrees 59 minutes Capricorn is sextile Neptune at 25 degrees 59 minutes Pisces at 12.21 am GMT 8th February 2024.

Those who are strong and sensible enough to be relied upon by those who are vulnerable will be able to offer their assistance. People who are in a position of authority may be expected to take the initiative to protect those who are unsure about how to or are unable to defend themselves. Although there is no clear course of action to take if it’s of great importance to respond to the unknown, it’s best to use common sense and go with the flow in how energy is expended; pace yourself and persevere. Being confrontational won’t work but you can still stand up for yourself if needed. This transit is an odd mix of being able to be ruthless, if necessary, in expressing assertiveness whilst maintaining a sense of empathy.

© Sarah Cochrane 2024.

Mars in Capricorn trine Uranus in Taurus 29th January 2024

Mars at 19 degrees 5 minutes Capricorn is trine Uranus at 19 degrees 5 minutes Taurus at 11.41 pm GMT 29th January 2024.

The duties and responsibilities that you have experienced so far have provided the structure you need to go out and assert yourself to the beat of your own drum to act more independently. Restrictions can be broken down without alienating those who have paved the way for you by using methods that are now antiquated. There is a sense of leaving one era and moving onto the next. There are no horrendous shocks, but there is the potential for surprising events, that will take your future into a direction that you could never have envisaged.

© Sarah Cochrane 2024.

Pluto enters Aquarius 21st January 2024

Pluto enters Aquarius at 3.18 am GMT 21st January 2024.

Pluto in astrology is well known for being associated with death and renewal, power and control as well as transformations and once in a lifetime changes. When Pluto moves from Capricorn into Aquarius it will be less predictable and tougher to plan for. Those who have abused their position of power and authority will encounter rebellion by those who no longer accept being controlled. Technological revolutions; most likely in the shape of AI, will completely change the landscape of our lives. Pluto influences underground and hidden natural resources. This will have a strong effect on nature and climate change. There will be two choices. One is to do nothing or very little to prevent a catastrophe from happening, with shocking results that could be devastating for humanity. The other is to drastically alter how we behave to reduce the harm we do to nature and the environment, especially with fossil fuels, where an unsustainable demand on the resources of the Earth is halted; through the use of technological advances. Pluto will turn retrograde to visit Capricorn in September 2024, before turning direct again towards Aquarius. This stage of transiting Pluto should be used as a practice run before the main event of Pluto transiting Aquarius without returning to Capricorn. Please not the effect of transiting Pluto progresses slowly, it will be a long journey.

© Sarah Cochrane 2024

Mars in Capricorn sextile Saturn in Pisces 10th January 2024

Mars at 4 degrees 6 minutes Capricorn is sextile Saturn at 4 degrees 6 minutes Pisces at 2.41 am GMT 10th January 2024.

Although energy levels won’t be elevated, they will be consistent enough to get plenty of work done. There is sufficient patience and perseverance to see tasks from beginning to end. A stronger sense of discipline without allowing yourself to be distracted is helpful for attending to matters that require a controlled and sensible approach. If you’re the type of person who is easily irritated or has a quick temper, you could find you have greater control over this behaviour. In fact, this is a very good opportunity to learn what you can do in the future to prevent unnecessary outbursts of frustration before they have a chance to escalate.

© Sarah Cochrane 2024.

Retrograde Mercury in Capricorn sextile Saturn in Pisces 21st December 2023

Retrograde Mercury at 2 degrees 23 minutes Capricorn is sextile Saturn at 2 degrees 23 minutes Pisces at 12.34 pm GMT 21st December 2023.

Creating plans to turn what you dream of achieving into reality will require a reassessment of your options to make them work. Information that as first appeared to be mundane and unimportant could now become vital. For those who are working hard towards success, they will have plenty to do but it won’t feel like they are fighting against the current. Even if progress isn’t as rapid as desired, it’s still flowing in the right direction. This transit slows things down to make sure they’re done properly instead of rushing ahead to risk mistakes being made that have to be corrected.

© Sarah Cochrane 2023.