2020 STARS

Prepare for a planetary phenomenon that only happens once a generation. And as the Mail’s astrologer reveals, it could have profound implications for your life next year

ThE new decade kicks off with a once-in-ageneration event as Saturn, the great cosmic teacher, aligns with Pluto, the hidden transformer. Occurring in mid-January, at the same time as the Sun and Mercury converge at the Lunar Eclipse, this is a Stellium — or planetary pile-up — that will change the world.

And this is only the first in a series of three major 2020 conjunctions involving the planetary heavyweights Saturn, Pluto and Jupiter; each particularly affecting those in positions of power. Whether it’s within governments, the financial sector or the royal Family, we can expect sudden changes that surprise us all.

These conjunctions also represent the coming of an age in which we take more responsibility for our world and lay foundations for sustained progress.

We’ll need to crack on because, as the March Equinox approaches, it brings the next major astrological event of the year.

As Saturn enters Aquarius around the Equinox, it heralds a new technological wave, a short-lived burst of energy which focuses on revelation and revolution. This is a time when creative thinking can lead to collaborative communication and scientific breakthroughs.

The rare Solar Eclipse at the June Solstice will be the celestial highlight of 2020. Its energy will pass across one of the world’s most spiritual centres; mysterious, magical Tibet. This has the potential to unlock the wisdom and secrets of the ancients, releasing them like clues to help us find better ways of living.

As we head towards the end of 2019, Jupiter’s arrival in Aquarius indicates that justice and order will prevail. The new year will be the start of an era in which we take control of our own destinies and transform the world into a more harmonious place. So what does 2020 hold for you?

ARIES (March 21 — April 20)

GET ready for an exciting start as Mars, your ruling planet, prepares to enter its new celestial home, where it encourages your adventurous side to come out and party!

Followed closely by the potent Lunar Eclipse and Stellium, there’s a feeling of excitement in the air. Last year, you instigated change in an important personal arrangement. Now that work is done, the cosmos promises that new routes to happiness lie ahead.

The Solstice Eclipse in June encourages you to adjust your priorities and drop some of your aspirations. Once you have a clearer vision for the future, you can follow your dreams.

You won’t be immune to challenges — there will be obstacles to navigate, but they will help you uncover new strengths and talents. Be ready to be gracious when you’re in a winning position.

When Mars turns retrograde in September, it takes the edge off any battles. Provided you have faith in the future you are creating, and act responsibly, the Jupiter/Saturn conjunction towards the end of 2020 shows this year will be memorable for all the right reasons.

TAURUS (April 21 — May 21)

THE real question isn’t what 2020 will bring into your life, but what it won’t bring any more of!

As January’s powerful Stellium and Lunar Eclipse open the door to opportunity and challenge, it becomes clear that you’re moving away from constant struggle in a situation that has demanded huge energy and time. Your attitude is changing as you begin a process of inner discovery that leads to a stronger sense of who you are.

With your ruler, Venus, in your sign in March, there is an increase in your level of comfort, care and relaxation. This involves having your needs met in a loving way.

By the time of the Solstice Eclipse in June, you’ll have a clearer idea of what you need to make you really happy — and the energy to go out and find it.

To keep your eyes on the horizon and not get bogged down in life’s inevitable dramas, you need to know something good is coming your way… and it is!

Set your heart to where you want to be, and follow it. The powerful conjunctions throughout 2020 are reminders that there is every chance you can achieve what you really want.

GEMINI (May 22 — June 22)

FOr you, 2020 is about finding freedom from fear. The Stellium (involving your ruler, Mercury) around the Lunar Eclipse in January uncovers the truth of a situation and brings insight to see how to benefit from it. You are gaining power through knowledge.

As you realise the limits of close relationships, you will discover what you can do to turn limitations into advantages. Your innovative way of looking at life enables you to see how to pool resources in order to achieve better results.

This year’s dramas and developments will help you free yourself from situations you’re tired of. The Solstice Eclipse in June shakes you up and wakes you up!

There is no longer any joy in believing ‘second best’ is good enough. As you revise your expectations, you’ll be able to see that a happier, healthier, easier future is not just possible. It’s probable.

CANCER (June 23 — July 23)

ThIS is a powerful year for you, with a special emphasis on relationships. Astrological events around the Lunar Eclipse in mid- January allow you to let go of a challenging association and welcome something fresher. You have been carrying someone else’s burdens for too long. As the year progresses and

Saturn leaves your opposite sign, you are freed from a sense of being responsible for other people’s wellbeing. It’s time to focus on your own happiness.

The second half of the year will be spent fulfilling an aspiration that excites you. The Solstice Eclipse in your sign, in June, brings selfrealisations, while gifting you the astrological equivalent of a shot of supervitamins. Any metaphorical seeds you plant will flourish.

LEO (July 24 — August 23)

ALThOuGh 2019 had its ups and downs, the rollercoaster had great high points, too. Something has enabled you to move on; and this process is set to continue. The powerful Stellium of planets around the January Lunar Eclipse inspires you to consider why you do the things you do, so you can ensure all your efforts are working in the right direction. As you realise the advantages of working ‘smart’, success will follow.

understanding and empathising with others holds the key to rejuvenating your self-image and your most intimate relationships.

The Solstice Eclipse, in June, shows that greater self-awareness leads to insight about the people you love and those you need in your life. We all get stuck in habits. But if you want to find serenity, you need to develop it.

The opportunity to grow wiser is enhanced at the Solstice and will lead to fruitful conversations which open profitable doors into new interests.

VIRGO (August 24 — September 23)

ThE exceptional start to 2020, with the Stellium of planets around the Lunar Eclipse, suggests you’ll find inspiration in unusual places. Events in 2019 showed that a little playfulness can take you just as far as selfdiscipline and good organisation.

This year, you’ll see that, used with care, controlled chaos can be a thrillingly effective tool. The freedom evoked by this change in approach gives you a new creative flair and brings power your way.

That doesn’t mean you can just put your feet up! In fact, as Saturn moves into Aquarius in March, it will be time to get to work. The

Solstice Eclipse, in June, marks the point when you begin to realise the effects of your efforts and find yourself being appreciated for what you’ve achieved. Then, focus on your future and your preparations for a more inspired and creative lifestyle.

LIBRA (September 24 — October 23)

AS wE move into 2020, an air of difficulty begins to lift. January’s Stellium of planets, around the Lunar Eclipse, highlights the moment you realise that the past need no longer define you. Your ability to admit mistakes and learn from them is enabling you to face the year with an air of excitement. As you let go of unnecessary guilt, you’ll experience the tangible effects of renewed determination. You can go far this year.

when Venus, your ruler, turns retrograde in May, you will be pulled out of your comfort zone. But you can fight off any negativity by simply renewing your commitment to your own wellbeing.

You are gaining faith in your strengths and, as the Solstice Eclipse in June boosts your sense of self-worth, it inspires you to look for lasting stability.

The series of major conjunctions which underpin the year will equip you with the tools to cope with any challenges. You’ll be drawn to people and situations that bring out the best in you. Although it may be hard to explain why 2020 is such a pivotal year, it will be one you remember for a long time.

SCORPIO (October 24 — November 22)

ThE new year starts powerfully with the Sun, Mercury and Saturn forming a conjunction with your ruler, Pluto, just after the Lunar Eclipse in mid- January. The effects will be far-reaching; the innermost, secretive side of you will be shown to be a source of great strength, yet you’ll realise the advantages to be gained by sharing your secrets, too.

As you deal with delicate situations through the year, you’ll find the courage to skilfully tip these balancing points and put yourself into positions of great influence.

You will need to be disciplined about how you exercise power. Realise when you need help, and ask for it.

The Solstice Eclipse in June shows that sharing challenges will create bonds which become the foundation for success. Though communicating openly won’t always be easy, relationships will benefit if you speak from the heart, giving them a new lease of life that will make you glad you did.

If you focus on your inner strengths and choose higher moral ground, this is a transformative year when you become valued for who you are, what you’re capable of and what you naturally understand. Expect to make better decisions and see far faster results.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 — December 21)

ThIS year was one for exploring the essence of who you are. Now your ruling planet, Jupiter, has left your sign and settled into Capricorn, 2020 will allow you to discover what you want and how to attain it. Although there is no such thing as a free lunch, there are some very generous buffets available to you!

That is why January’s powerful Stellium of planets, in which Jupiter plays an essential role, asks you to question your limitations. It is possible, even for a generous, optimistic Sagittarian, to have too much of a good thing!

The process of self- discovery continues in 2020. It’s as if you are purging what you don’t need so you can have more of what you do. This may feel like ‘downsizing’ but you’re being turned into a more focused, powerful person.

The Solstice Eclipse in June brings awareness that even if your achievements require more preparation than usual, they will bring longer-lasting rewards.

CAPRICORN (December 22 — January 20)

IT’S a big year for Capricorns! Not only do you begin 2020 with Saturn, your ruler, in your sign, but over the year the great cosmic teacher has a major impact on the entire zodiac.

Saturn’s conjunction with Pluto, around the Lunar Eclipse in midJanuary, shows you where and how you can implement change in your life. Just because something has always been a certain way doesn’t mean it must stay that way.

As you find responsible ways to restructure and reorganise things, you will experience a new sense of ease.

You sometimes find it hard to take a chance when there is no guarantee of success. Yet with Jupiter (luck and optimism) in your sign for almost the entire year, if you seize opportunities as they arise, you will be surprised and pleased with the results.

The Solstice Eclipse in June encourages you to find the courage to set off into uncharted territory that holds potential treasure — of an emotional as well as a physical kind.

AQUARIUS (January 21 — February 19)

IN 2019, you had reminders of what life can offer you. From the outset of 2020, with Saturn (your traditional ruler) playing a pivotal role in the extraordinary start to the year, it brings insight to see how your forgotten dreams can be reawakened.

with your strong sense of individuality, you may never really have wanted to ‘fit in’… yet you like to feel part of something that is greater than yourself.

Next year brings opportunities to find ways to work with such seemingly irreconcilable tendencies. This may involve having to work in ways that sometimes feel uncomfortable — but the trade-off is the strength you discover when you give yourself freely to collaborations, rather than remaining isolated.

Saturn, in your sign from March until the end of June, reminds you of your natural gifts, which you can use to achieve your ambitions.

June’s Solstice Eclipse brings the opportunity to become a guiding light — someone who can see hidden opportunities, with confidence to bring others along to share the journey.

This is your chance to build something new and better. You are ready to come into your power, no longer held back by the past. Although you will have some inner demons to conquer, it will be much easier than you think.

PISCES (February 20 — March 20)

ThE new year takes you to a destination you’ll be delighted to reach; but the road has thrilling twists and turns. The extraordinary astrological jump- start to your year focuses on the unique bonds you share with people you value.

Relationships are key to your ability to navigate the route through any of the dramas that come your way. It is your friends who will encourage you in moments when the going gets tough.

As Jupiter ( luck and expansion) links with Neptune (your ruling planet) three times in 2020, it encourages you to reset expectations and helps you understand that, when things leave your life, they free you to plan for your future.

The Solstice Eclipse in June helps you recognise the value of your new- found freedom and change the direction of your life for ever, for the better.