Elizabeth Pendleton

Astrology's mutable signs end their respective seasons, representing conclusions and closure. This year's solar journey through the sign of the Twins will host seven planets transiting that mutable territory. Add a Venus retrograde in Gemini to the mix, and we have before us a cycle of review and release. All of it is to prepare us for a massive trust forward courtesy of the first of seven Uranus Pluto squares beginning on June 24th. Find out what's ahead and what to shed under Gem skies.

The Sun moves into grounding, committed Taurus on April 19th, ushering in a cycle the urges us to reflect on our values. Fixed earthy Taurus also supports enduring endeavors. 2012's powerful alignments with Pluto in Capricorn and forward-moving Mars in Virgo add extra fertility to this year's run with the Bull.

The Aries cycle sets the spring in motion, as well as some of 2012's bigger astrology themes and trends. Find out what this fiery, ground-breaking sign has in store.

With a plethora of planets in watery, intuitive Pisces, vast pools of psychic ability, creativity and compassion will be on tap as the Sun through Pisces cycle gets underway. Being the final sign of the zodiac, holistic Pisces is also here to help us clean up residual toxicity. Look for a Cancer moon on March 2-3rd to show us where healing is needed. Finally, a Mercury retrograde and supportive Grand Earth Trine round out the astrological year.

As the Sun moves into futuristic, original Aquarius, warring Mars is preparing for a retrograde in detailed Virgo. During same cycle stern Saturn will also turn retrograde, in the justice-seeking sign of Libra. See what the planets have to say about "The Rules" and their enforcement.

With a Grand Cardinal Cross, earth and air sign trines and a Venus romp through inventive Aquarius, this year's solar journey through conservative Capricorn promises to be a lively voyage. It also gives us a glimpse into some of 2012's most significant astrological events.

Astrology's shaman arrives on Sunday, October 23rd when the Sun moves into deep watery Scorpio. We're living in transformational times and this year's solar journey through the sign of destruction and regeneration will let us know what we need to let go of and where we can seed positive change. Mars enters Virgo for a 7-month stay on the full moon of November 10th. See how these celestial forces are aligning to support our healing.

A game-changing new Libra moon on September 27th is accompanied by a significant six planets in the initiating Cardinal signs. The Sun's journey through the sign of balance, partnership and justice will also host eight planets in signs with active yang polarity. Find out about the Celestial power on hand to help you move forward during the Libra cycle ahead.

Intriguing article about the implications of Mercury's influence during a Grand Earth Trine. The planet of thinking and communication will give us the opportunity to reprogram our thoughts during the cycle ahead.

The Sun roars into sunny, magnanimous Leo on July 22nd to usher in one of 2011's liveliest cosmic cocktail parties. Find out who from the planetary world is on the VIP list, who's gearing up to duke it out and what the starts have in-store.