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A new era -

A brand new era is here, with the planetary movements of 2024. The astrological energy switches gears, in ways that will support us to create a new reality.

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Elevation of consciousness -

Key to this will be the movements of outer planets Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. In the second half of the year, their interactions will work to help elevate mass consciousness.

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Age of Aquarius -

Pluto, the planet of transformation, moves into Aquarius in 2024. We'll likely see the shadow side of Aquarian themes such as the digital age become apparent, as global connectivity and technological and scientific discoveries will be a focus.

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Technology -

Technology will be a key part of the shift into a new paradigm. We'll feel the urge to lean into personal growth and our individuality as capitalistic structures continue to feel oppressive.

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Media and commerce -

The worlds of media and commerce are set for a shake up, thanks to the movement of Jupiter, the planet of expansion, into Gemini, the sign of communication, travel, and logic.

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The most significant lunations -

As the moon is considered symbolic of the inner, emotional world, its phases and movements are said to influence our shifting and changing moods, just as it affects the tides. There are some powerful lunations in 2024.

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Full moon lunar eclipse in Libra: March 25 -

The full moon lunar eclipse in Libra marks a culmination of something that began at the last eclipse in Libra on October 14, 2023. Relationships are in focus, with the possibility for endings around this time.

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New moon solar eclipse in Aries: April 8 -

If you've abandoned dreams for the sake of others, the new moon solar eclipse in Aries supports you in striking out and pioneering your own path.

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New moon solar eclipse in Aries: April 8 -

This lunation and its fiery emotional energy is encouraging us to heal the relationship with the self, and blaze a new trail forward.

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Full moon lunar eclipse in Pisces: September 17 -

The dissolution of established structures, particularly in the media, entertainment, and spiritual worlds could occur, as what's hidden comes to light. New revelations about space could also emerge around this lunation. 

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New moon solar eclipse in Libra: October 2 -

The final eclipse in the Aries/Libra axis, repressed emotions could come to the surface with this new moon. It marks the end of what needs to be cleaned out and cleared up in our relationships, so we can move forward in a more mature way.

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Planetary retrogrades in 2024 -

Retrogrades are interesting, as the planet "in retrograde" is not actually moving backwards; it just appears that way from our vantage point on Earth. As a result, we know them as times of confusion, things not being what they seem, or doubling back and retracing our steps to discover insights we didn't notice previously. 

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Mercury retrogrades three times -

Take extra time to review contracts, travel plans, and communications before hitting send during Mercury retrograde. In 2024, Mercury goes into retrograde three times:

April 1 - April 25

August 4 - August 28

November 25 - December 15

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Mercury retrograde in fire signs -

Mercury will retrograde in the fire signs in 2024, giving these transits a focus on fire sign themes including creativity, ambition, drive, and the birth of new ideas.

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Mercury retrograde in fire signs -

As Mercury appears to burn backwards in the fire signs, it brings extreme highs and lows, that are set to be exhilarating and exasperating in equal measure.

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Pluto retrograde (May 2 - October 1) -

Pluto will retrograde back into Capricorn for the final time in 2024. As Capricorn symbolizes established authority structures, and Pluto is the planet of transformation, expect changes to take place in governments, big companies, and financial institutions.

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Saturn retrograde (June 29 - November 15) -

Saturn differs to other planets when in retrograde, as it's said to retain its power. As this retrograde is taking place in Pisces, the mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) will experience the energy of karma that Saturn so acutely.

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Neptune retrograde (July 2 - November 7) -

The planet of dreams and illusions, Neptune's retrograde motion will help to wake us from its hypnotic effects. This retrograde brings epiphanies about why certain structures have to dissolve.

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Uranus retrograde (September 1 - January 30, 2025) -

Uranus is the planet of sudden, shocking events and transformations. Its 2024 retrograde will offer a collective breather from the fast and impactful events the planet is set to usher in, in the first half of 2024.

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Jupiter retrograde (October 9 – February 4, 2025) -

Every aspect of our previously long-held beliefs will come under the spotlight as Jupiter goes retrograde. What beliefs have we outgrown? Where is there room to expand our thinking? 

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Mars retrograde (December 6 – February 23, 2025) -

Mars retrogrades from the early degrees of Leo into Cancer, the sign of home and ancestry, in late 2024. Expect a clear out of energy surrounding our deep-seated family dynamics and generational trauma, but sparks might fly in the process.

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More planetary influences -

When planets meet around the same degree, it's called a conjunction: each one heightens the other's energy as they interact. Where planets make hard aspects (squares) or harmonious aspects (sextiles, trines) will also have an affect on the way their energy is expressed.

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Pluto in Aquarius (January 20 - September 1, November 19 - March 8, 2043) -

Pluto will finally settle in Aquarius in November 2024, where it will remain for the next 19 years. This slow moving planet rules the underworld, bringing the unseen to light. In Aquarius, it will occupy the constellation symbolic of the humanitarian, innovation, and revolution.

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Pluto in Aquarius (January 20 - September 1, November 19 - March 8, 2043) -

Aquarius is an air sign, concerned with the collective good. Logical and future-focused, with Pluto in Aquarius we can expect changes in technology that will revolutionize the way we live, and perhaps see the darker side to these advancements coming to light.

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Lunar North Node conjunct Chiron in Aries (January 1 to May 15) -

The North Node represents our karmic destiny, and in Aries it wants us to be the warrior, and take the lead. Chiron is a minor planet, that represents the wounded healer. 

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Lunar North Node conjunct Chiron in Aries (January 1 to May 15) -

Chiron meets up in a conjunction with the lunar North Node in Aries, to pull the collective towards healing our deepest wounds—so we can fulfill our karmic destiny. Our personal and collective sovereignty will be a key theme, one that we're healing and learning to fearlessly step into with this transit.

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Jupiter conjunct Uranus in Taurus (March 20 - May 20) -

The unexpected energy of Uranus is heightened and expanded by Jupiter during their conjunction. Occurring in the constellation of Taurus, which rules financial institutions as well as the earth, there could be seismic shocks to either (or both) at this time. 

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Jupiter enters Gemini (May 25) -

Jupiter will leave Taurus in late May and enter the sign of Gemini. There it will work to encourage our minds to expand, take in more ideas and information, work with others, and communicate more.

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Uranus sextile Neptune (June to December) - Uranus makes a harmonious aspect to Neptune for a few months in 2024, which could see a collective spiritual awakening take place, as well as sudden insights and realizations about dreams and intuition occurring on an individual level. This is likely to be a highly creative and inventive time for the collective, as well as on a personal basis.

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Uranus sextile Pluto (Mid-July to mid-November) -

This transit could see massive breakthroughs in the fields of technology, astrology, the arts, and creativity in general. These discoveries will present new opportunities for the way we live our lives.

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A transformative year -

The themes of 2024's planetary movements will present in everyone's lives differently, depending on your own personal astrology. However, on a collective level it's going to be a deeply transformative year—as we step into a new cycle.

Sources: (Astrology.com) (Yoga Journal)

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