language of the stars, provide a winning formula, one that promotes awareness: enhancing our connections to life, the rhythms of the universe and all that lies beyond.
Does this mean that 2012 was the dawning of the Age of Aquarius? Many say no, because it actually began in the 1960s. Perhaps it did. Saturn takes around twenty-eight years to complete a full cycle through the twelve astrological signs; Jupiter takes about twelve to thirteen years. By 1962 those planets were united in the sign of Aquarius.
And two years later, the Civil Rights Act was finally enacted in the USA, ending racial segregation and promoting equal rights, and before the end of the decade the first man walked on the Moon, the first Trans-Atlantic television signal was broadcast, an oral contraceptive was approved, giving women control over their own destinies, and the hippie movement took off, promoting peace, free love, music festivals and marijuana!
However, as far as I am concerned, 2020 is the real dawning of the Age of Aquarius. We have had a few trial runs, but this one is for real, as Saturn (the queen of the planets) and Jupiter (the great teacher) join the sign of Aquarius (the great awakener). Jupiter creates an expansive energy, Saturn provides structure and pragmatism, and Aquarius is all about the awakening of humanity, so this combination is rare and electrifying. You certainly won’t be bored.
Nor will I. I feel that we are now back in the throes of TAOA, and it’s exciting! These two magnificent and powerful planets are returning to the revolutionary sign of Aquarius for the first time since the 1960s, and this time we are more than prepared. We have this, 2020 journal!
Your Journal, Your Birth-Chart
Many Moons ago, astrology, my own soul and the incredible spiritual teachers that I trained with changed my life for the better. In turn I discovered, through experience, that helping others however I could (in my own way, and always creatively!) made me feel incredible, and I believe that sharing the know-how and giving back are the key to ultimate happiness. And so, new friend, I am honoured to be your guide in the exciting months ahead.
Your Journal
In this journal I have mapped out the astrology for the year 2020 and translated it into simple enough terms to be used in everyday life, guiding you through the shift in consciousness that is accelerating this year due to the Age of Aquarius. It works both on a spiritual and worldly basis, to steady and enhance your everyday life and nourish your soul. You can use it lightly, without any further research or input, or you can delve more deeply and use it in conjunction with your birth-chart. You are in control. You can dip in and out or immerse yourself fully. Either way, it will help you to align with the energy of the stars and master the art of living your very best life. And as we each do this, and raise our vibration, we harness the power to help both ourselves and our Divine Mother, the Earth.
Remember these words and keep them in your heart at all times:
It only takes one light to illuminate a dark room. You are that light.
Using this journal will help you to shine. It will empower you to become your own life coach, maximize your potential and, perhaps, even prevent you from making the mistakes that you can avoid. It will inform you and help you to plan your moves accordingly. Astrology is a report on the energy fields surrounding us. We often react to these according to our own astrology, and so, some basic knowledge of your own birth-chart, combined with the information in this journal, will give you an edge and enable you to perfect your sense of timing.
All astrology is subject to interpretation, so I only offer potentials for how certain alignments may play out. But the more you know your own chart, the more your own insights will flow through. Also, as your personal coach this year, I have designed ‘missions’ to better manage the energy of the coming months and help you raise your awareness, open up your heart and mind to the enlightening rhythms of the universe and increase your physical well-being. You are not obligated to complete any of them, but they will serve as a safety net that is always there to support you, whenever you feel you need it.
So, use this journal in one of three ways:
1 As you would your everyday diary. Read the tips and guidance and note down your thoughts. Oh, and notice the impacts of the Moon phases and astrological movements on your life …
2 More personally: lean in and use your own birth-chart to match the movements of the planets and signs throughout the journal with your chart. That way you will know when the stars and planets are majorly impacting you.
3 Alongside your own birth-chart: use the astrological information to go deeper and enhance your everyday life and interactions.
Whichever way you choose, you can’t lose! Nobody is judging you.
Find a notebook where you can record all your observations, ideas and insights as you work through this journal.
Ready to dive in?
Remember, awareness is first, then informed action follows! Are you aware of what’s in your birth-chart?
Your birth-chart is a snapshot of the position of certain stars and planets at the moment of your birth. Information is power, and the knowledge and insight that this snapshot provides will enable you to become more empowered. You can find out how to draw your birth-chart here.
We all have major planets and a sprinkling of every astrological sign in our birth-chart and, with a little know-how, we can figure out not only when and how they are likely to impact us, but also how we can make the most of the star-sent energies to enhance our daily life. Whether you are a barrister or ballet dancer, knowing what’s going on energetically enables you to choose how and even when to respond.
The path to enlightenment is never easy, but it is always rewarding. There are plenty of tools available to assist you, but it’s a journey that ultimately only you can choose to make. Making the commitment to understanding yourself is the first step. So, go on, draw your chart:
Go to dynamicastrology.com and click on ‘Let’s Chart’, where you may draw your chart for free. If you don’t know what time you were born, no worries, just click ‘time unknown’.
We will be working with the planets and signs in this journal, for example the Moon in Libra (as pictured).
The planets represent ‘what’ – what that means for you. Each planet represents something. For example, the Moon represents ‘emotional strength’, ‘emotional well-being’ and how we ‘feel’ in general.
The signs are ‘how’ – how that plays out for you. It can play out well or not so well, of course. For example, in Libra, ‘gone right’, the Moon indicates ‘emotional balance, fairness, diplomacy, and a drive to form harmonious relationships’, and ‘gone wrong’, it can be ‘judgemental, desperate for any relationship, and vain’.
Click on all the planets, signs, houses and symbols in your chart and on the website and fill in the table opposite. I find writing something down helps you to remember it.
Although the stars’ and planets’ movements affect us all, certain signs are
