This report is titled the "Destiny and Decisions Forecast" because there is an element of the future that you cannot change; this is your destiny. But you also have choices and options available to you; these are your decisions.

This report predicts where the planets are in the current time period, when they will be forming aspects to your natal planets, what influences these aspects bring, and how long they will last--as far into the future as you wish to look. THIS is truly PREDICTIVE ASTROLOGY!

Our report goes beyond the limitations of most astrological forecast reports in two very important ways: (1) we go into a much more detailed interpretation for the heavier aspects that could have a greater impact on your life, and (2) we include some suggestions for you to consider regarding how you may deal with the influences. This should eliminate the need for further counseling in most cases.

Your forecast begins on the next page. If the time period for an interpretation is, for example, given as "July 1, 1999 (June 15, 1999 to July 15, 1999)", then it starts in mid-June, reaches greatest intensity around July 1, and ends in mid-July. The first date listed is the time when the influence has reached maximum strength.

An influence may last for as little as a week to as long as half a year or so.

To obtain maximum benefit from this report, we recommend a periodic study and review of the information as the time period unfolds--once a week, at least, and more often when there are significant things going on in your life. It is always good to keep a diary or a journal to get a sense of the timing of the transits and a history of how they affected your life.

Following is the data from your natal chart with which the transiting planets form aspects:

Tropical/Placidus   NATAL CHART
Calculated for time zone 0 hours

Natal positions:
Sun=18GE12 Moon= 1TA27 Merc= 9CN21 Ven= 2TA58 Mars=18LE37
Jup= 6AQ49 Sat=29CP07 Ura=22LE23 Nep= 8SC58 Plu= 5VI40
Asc=18AQ37 MC=14SA03 2nd h=22AR21 3rd h=24TA15 5th h= 0CN40
6th h=18CN54

PLANET-TO-PLANET SELECTIONS
Natal: Sun Moon Merc Ven Mars Jup Sat Ura Nep Plu Asc MC
Transiting: Sun Merc Ven Mars Jup Sat Ura Nep Plu
ASPECT ORB ASPECT ORB
Conj ( 0 deg 00 min) 1 deg 00 min Oppos (180 deg 00 min) 1 deg 00 min
Sqr ( 90 deg 00 min) 1 deg 00 min Trine (120 deg 00 min) 1 deg 00 min
Sxtil ( 60 deg 00 min) 1 deg 00 min

Oct 15, 2002         (Oct 14, 2002 to Nov 16, 2002) Sun 8th H.

TRANSITING SUN IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE--When the Sun transits this house of your Natal chart, it influences the departments of life most strongly affected by the individual will and power potential. In this house, your interest will be directed toward the deeper mysteries of life, such as death, and the survival of consciousness after death. This will probably increase in intensity as you grow older. You are likely to work at self-improvement through the application of your strong will. Spiritual principles will be important to you, but they may not come easy. You need to transcend the material level of life. The Sun in this house may indicate inheritances and legacies. You are likely to deal much with taxes, insurance, and partners' or corporate finances. Watch out for trouble in litigation of these kinds of matters. Avoid the tendency to squander others resources.

Oct 22, 2002     7 AM(Oct 21, 2002 to Oct 23, 2002) Merc Sxtil MC

TRANSITING MERCURY SEXTILE THE NATAL MIDHEAVEN--This transit focuses your attention on your work, career, and professional goals. You can plan for the future at this time and will discuss with others the areas of your life that your highest interests are triggered into. Communications are likely to be multiple and in many forms. Use this time to clarify your thoughts and actions to yourself and to those others who are significant in these activities.

Oct 22, 2002     5 PM(Oct 21, 2002 to Oct 23, 2002) Sun Sqr Sat

TRANSITING SUN SQUARE NATAL SATURN--This is not a "lucky" transit. It can be difficult because it raises issues you find hard to handle. Remember, Squares bring challenges to be met and obstacles to overcome, and one of the major influences of Saturn is discipline. You may feel depressed and restricted, but you must still deal with the issues. It is easy to make assumptions and to not check them out for truth. Life has not forced this on you--you reinforce the feelings by not challenging them. You need to break out of this "vicious circle" by taking a positive look at the world and the people around you. Your physical and psychological energies are low, and you are likely to be holding yourself back. The purpose of discouragement is to reveal the weaknesses and the areas where you need to shore up your strength and self-confidence. At this time, try to recall all the successful efforts you have experienced in your lifetime and all the obstacles you have already overcome. Remember, also, all the good relationships you have had with other people and don't forget to cherish those you still have. Don't let your negative attitude deny that there has been positive experiences in your life.

Oct 24, 2002     9 PM(Oct 24, 2002 to Oct 25, 2002)Merc Trine Sun

TRANSITING MERCURY TRINE NATAL SUN--Trine aspects are supportive and this one is no exception. Your mind should be unusually clear with this transit--especially for all mental work and communications. You can state your case effectively and should benefit from negotiations. It is a good transit for organization and getting rid of paperwork. This is a good time to begin a new learning process or a new course of study, especially if it piques your interest.

Oct 25, 2002     1 AM(Oct 24, 2002 to Oct 26, 2002)Sun Oppos Moon

TRANSITING SUN OPPOSITE NATAL MOON--This transit can bring out tensions between your personal needs and your public and professional obligations. As the Sun "illuminates" your emotions, you may feel like you're in a tug-o-war between "me and them". The purpose of this conflict is to help you learn to balance your emotions with your public duties. If you have been pursuing your public life by covering up your emotions, this transit can be quite painful. Your emotional nature will come out one way or another. On the positive side, this can also be a time of high energy and you can achieve a great deal. In your personal life, too, the tensions may become heavy if you have been suppressing your feelings. This is especially likely in relationships with spouse and other family members. You could be very compulsive and react to those you love in ways that you do not understand. The lesson to be learned here is how to operate in your daily life by acknowledging and accepting your emotions, and functioning in tune with your "gut" feelings.

Oct 25, 2002     2 AM(Oct 24, 2002 to Oct 26, 2002)Merc Trine Asc

TRANSITING MERCURY TRINE THE NATAL ASCENDANT--This supportive transit arouses your curiosity and willingness to learn. Your confidence and self-worth are enhanced. Communications are good between you and others, and your ideas are understood and respected. You have good insight on many subjects and are able to share them well. You are tolerant of the opinions of others, and can make intelligent compromises. This is a good transit for long-range goal planning.

Oct 25, 2002     2 AM(Oct 24, 2002 to Oct 26, 2002)Merc Sxtil Mars

TRANSITING MERCURY SEXTILE NATAL MARS--This transit brings a high level of mental activity, supporting the best influences of Mercury and Mars. You can work very hard, and any project you attempt will go well. You are likely to want to do things on your own and for yourself, or at least for personal recognition. You will be able to communicate and present your case to others in a very forceful way during this time. Others may not be up to your work level, however, and you need to be patient with them. Your optimism and self confidence will allow you to take advantage of all opportunities that come your way during this aspect.

Oct 26, 2002    10 AM(Oct 24, 2002 to Oct 27, 2002)Mars Trine Jup

TRANSITING MARS TRINE NATAL JUPITER--This aspect indicates much activity. Energies are high, you feel good, and you believe that you can do twice as much work as usual. This is considered a "lucky" aspect, but most luck is the product of proper planning and right effort. During this aspect, you will be able to see the whole picture clearly, so your planning and your activities will be more effectively directed. It is a favorable time for most business activities, even for taking some risks. Avoid self-aggrandizement and work on increased consciousness and self-knowledge.

Oct 26, 2002     2 PM(Oct 25, 2002 to Oct 27, 2002) Sun Oppos Ven

TRANSITING SUN OPPOSITE NATAL VENUS--This transit brings all relationships into focus by releasing the hidden tensions and forcing them out into the open where you will have to deal with them. It is usually not an unpleasant experience, and you will encounter your SELF through your different relationships. If you will study your reactions and your handling of the situations, you could learn a lot about yourself. Good relationships could get better and not so good ones could go to pieces. This IS an opposition aspect, and it DOES create challenges. If you feel overwhelmed by interpersonal situations, it could be wise to seek help and/or discussion with a professional counselor. This aspect can make you aware of how much you need your loved ones, and help you to feel much love and tenderness toward those close to you. You will not want to be alone.

Oct 27, 2002     9 AM(Oct 26, 2002 to Oct 28, 2002)Merc Sxtil Ura

TRANSITING MERCURY SEXTILE NATAL URANUS--Sextiles are supportive transits, and this one is no exception. This is a transit of new discoveries, new people, excitement and new interests. It is a good time to tackle old problems, but you won't want to spend the day in your usual routine. It will help you see fresh solutions for old problems. It is a time for learning about astrology and for meditating on the mystical.

Oct 27, 2002         (Oct 26, 2002 to Nov 15, 2002) Merc 8th H.

TRANSITING MERCURY IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE--Transiting Mercury in the houses deals with the practical affairs that occupy your mind and shows what areas of activity will be influenced by your thoughts and communications. The eighth house transit provides interests in deeper phases of science and the occult. These interests could include spiritualism and communication with spirits of the dead. You love mystery and intrigue and will pursue secrets and discover the motivations behind human behavior. You like to get to the bottom of things. You can also plan in secret and formulate strategy behind the scenes. The whole subject of death is likely to hold a macabre fascination for you. Beware of plots for revenge, for you may have a tendency to hold grudges.

Oct 29, 2002     2 AM(Oct 27, 2002 to Oct 30, 2002)Ven Trine Merc

TRANSITING VENUS TRINE NATAL MERCURY--Trine aspects are most supportive, and this is a good transit for pleasant thoughts and communication. It is an excellent time to tell someone you love them. All relationships should be pleasant and congenial. You will be light-hearted and ready for a good time. Go for a drive, have a party, or begin a long vacation. It is a good time to just sit back, relax and let your thoughts wander.

Oct 29, 2002     7 AM(Oct 28, 2002 to Oct 30, 2002) Sun Sxtil Plu

TRANSITING SUN SEXTILE NATAL PLUTO--This transit will help you wield much creative power for good. You can regenerate your immediate environment and correct some things that you have been unhappy with for a long time. This must be for the "greater good", and not just personal ends. Some "hidden" difficulties can come to light, and now is the time to clean up messy situations. Improvements are likely to be permanent.

Oct 29, 2002     5 PM(Oct 28, 2002 to Oct 31, 2002) Ven Conj Nep

TRANSITING VENUS CONJUNCT NATAL NEPTUNE--This is not only a pleasant Venus conjunction but it can also be a valuable one. If you are artistic, it can result in brilliant inspiration, combining with it the ability to translate ideas visualized in your mind into physical and concrete reality. It can truly be a painter's time to paint and a writer's time to write. It can also be a time of complete soul union with a loved one. It is a time of selfless love, but there is a possibility of others not living up to your expectations. Keep spiritually grounded, and psychic understanding may come easily.

Oct 30, 2002     9 AM(Oct 28, 2002 to Oct 31, 2002) Mars Sqr Merc

TRANSITING MARS SQUARE NATAL MERCURY--This transit brings a high energy level and great capacity for mental effort. However, your ego identifies with your ideas and you will not countenance disagreement. If any obstacle gets in your way, you are likely to respond with anger and irritation. Be careful how you talk to others, for the risk of arguments and disputes is very high. You will be strong enough to carry out your points of view, but try not to ride roughshod over others. Be careful of using any machinery or sharp objects, especially if angry, as you are likely to be accident prone during this transit.

Oct 30, 2002    10 AM(Oct 29, 2002 to Oct 31, 2002) Sun Sqr Jup

TRANSITING SUN SQUARE NATAL JUPITER--Squares usually bring obstacles to overcome and challenges to be met. This is a little different square transit, as it brings enormous energy for accomplishment. You can succeed at tasks you would not normally tackle, but with the expansive influences of Jupiter, you may be inclined to bite off more than you can chew. Try to rein in your enthusiasm and apply the energy to tasks you can reasonably expect to complete. You may experience some opposition from others, so be careful to consider their points of view. Find a common ground of compromise, and avoid taking a position of arrogance or self-righteousness. Any positive effort seasoned with restraint will succeed under this aspect.

Oct 31, 2002    10 AM(Oct 30, 2002 to Nov 1, 2002) Merc Sqr Sat

TRANSITING MERCURY SQUARE NATAL SATURN--Square aspects usually bring challenges and obstacles to be overcome. With this one, your critical faculties are sharp and your standards are high, but communication may be difficult. It may be hard to "think positive" during this transit, but it is good for heavy mental work and tasks which require disciplined thinking. It is not a good time for negotiations and business transactions. Mental discipline is never pleasant, but try to avoid undue criticism of yourself and others.

Nov 1, 2002      2 PM(Oct 31, 2002 to Nov 2, 2002) Sun Conj Nep

TRANSITING SUN CONJUNCT NATAL NEPTUNE--This transit has two distinct sides, and we cannot know in advance which side will be more prominent. You should be prepared for either (or both) directions which it may take. The influence of the Sun is to illuminate, and Neptune has many hidden influences. On the one side, it greatly stimulates your awareness, often in ways that are difficult to understand rationally. You are sensitive to others and know how they feel intuitively, and could be more concerned with their benefit than with your own. Therefore, the transit is good for any activities which involve helping others. The caution is, try to avoid neglecting your own welfare. Your spiritual consciousness will be aroused, and you will be concerned about the deeper truths hidden behind the everyday world. Interest in mysticism, astrology, spiritualism, and psychic phenomena will be strong. Understanding of the occult and many other mysteries can be unveiled, but you must be sure of Divine protection in the unveiling. Avoid negative cults and keep yourself spiritually well-grounded. The other side of the transit is the impulse toward escapism. You may want to leave the responsibilities of the everyday world, and live your fantasies. The symptoms of this side of the transit are psychological weariness and feelings of inability to cope with the world as it is, resulting in the desire for your own private world. Daydreaming is likely and can be harmless, but try to avoid letting it progress into a full scale effort to avoid reality. Avoid the use of alcohol and drugs: they provide negative Escapism. Besides your body is negatively sensitive to drugs and allergies at this time. Positive means of escape could be to attend a guided spiritual retreat, or to get off by yourself for meditation and positive contemplation.

Nov 1, 2002      8 PM(Nov 1, 2002 to Nov 2, 2002) Merc Oppos Moon

TRANSITING MERCURY OPPOSITE NATAL MOON--During this transit it may be difficult to keep emotional issues from affecting the clarity of your communications. Unconscious drives and impulses may influence your thinking now, and it is important that you try to bring the cause of these compulsions up to the conscious level. These feelings and emotions could be influenced by habits and speech patterns from your early childhood. This is a good time to look at the past and remove all of the negative compulsions you can recognize. Know that your mental effectiveness can be skewed during this transit. Try to postpone any major decisions and be careful to say what you really mean.

Nov 1, 2002     11 PM(Oct 31, 2002 to Nov 2, 2002) Sun Trine Merc

TRANSITING SUN TRINE NATAL MERCURY--Your mind is quick and receptive under this transit, and you can increase your understanding of yourself and your goals. The mind is rather tranquil, but you will also want too expand your knowledge and understanding about many areas of your life and situations. It is a good time for studying, traveling, and learning. The more you understand about any situation the better able you will be at solving problems and dealing with situations that may arise. You can see the overall picture and are able to understand much that you need to know about yourself. This is good time to communicate with others about what is important to you. This is also a good time to take a vacation, or to travel for business reasons.

Nov 2, 2002      6 AM(Oct 31, 2002 to Nov 3, 2002) Ven Sqr Jup

TRANSITING VENUS SQUARE NATAL JUPITER--Square aspects usually bring challenges and/or obstacles to overcome, but this one is rather mild. It is another "feel-good" transit, and it favors personal relationships. You will enjoy the company of others, and they will like being with you. You are likely to have very little self-discipline during this time, so beware of the risk of over-indulgence. It is a good time for doing almost anything you enjoy doing, as long as you don't have to do it. Your mind is capable of making good decisions, but your emotions could lead to excess. Practice patience and look toward the spiritual side of your life.

Nov 2, 2002      5 PM(Nov 2, 2002 to Nov 3, 2002) Merc Oppos Ven

TRANSITING MERCURY OPPOSITE NATAL VENUS--This is a very light transit, and you may not feel it unless you expect it. It can produce some pleasant feelings, and your mind will tend to turn to lighter subjects. However, it is not a favorable time for accomplishing tasks that require discipline and strong mental applications. Personal relationships will be pleasant, and even disagreements can be worked out amicably now. Avoid inclinations to be overly self-indulgent.

Nov 4, 2002      5 AM(Nov 2, 2002 to Nov 5, 2002) Ven Sxtil Plu

TRANSITING VENUS SEXTILE NATAL PLUTO--This transit deepens the emotions and all of those you that feel today will have extraordinary force and vigor. It is a good time to try to understand your emotions and how they affect your relationships. Love relationships are more intense, and physical sex is likely to seem more transcendental. You can enhance relationships now because you feel the full force of your emotions. It is also a time for truth and self-honesty.

Nov 4, 2002      9 AM(Nov 3, 2002 to Nov 5, 2002) Merc Sxtil Plu

TRANSITING MERCURY SEXTILE NATAL PLUTO--This transit encourages the mind to search beneath the surface and uncover the hidden "truth". It takes you upon a search for the hidden meanings of life. In fact, you will examine everything that comes your way during this transit for its deeper meanings. Pluto's regeneration influences allow you to correct misconceptions, and facilitates true spiritual search. What you learn will have long term effects and will influence your life for the better.

Dec 12, 2002         (July 18, 2002 to Jan 12, 2003) Nep Sqr Nep

TRANSITING NEPTUNE SQUARE NATAL NEPTUNE--This transit is often a part of the so-called "middle-age crisis" since it occurs between age forty and forty-five. During this time you are likely to severely question your life, your goals, and how far you have come toward fulfilling your ideals. You may feel motivated to make changes, but the danger is that Neptune does not usually provide a clear understanding of reality. It is a good time for self scrutiny, but not a good time to make permanent changes. Many of the insights will be real, but some will be foggy. Only time will allow you to know the difference.