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One of your talents, Gemini, is your ability to stay in the present moment -- so much so that you can fall short when it comes to planning your future. This year, however, philosophical Jupiter is in your 9th House of Travel and Higher Education, opening your mind to so many more possibilities. The idea of returning to school to expand your intellectual horizons or of purchasing tickets to a faraway place is appealing; you dream of heading off on the journey of a lifetime, mental or geographic. Either way, you won't be able to make the most of this transit without plenty of forethought, so get used to the idea of scheduling ahead more often. As Jupiter moves through futuristic Aquarius in your 9th House, it joins the Moon's North Node, Chiron the Wounded Healer and Neptune the Dreamer. When Jupiter joins the karmic North Node on February 11, networking opportunities may bring you people who can assist you on your adventures. When lucky Jupiter reaches Chiron and Neptune on May 23–27, July 10–22 and December 7–21, you may be closer to fulfilling your dreams than ever before. Unfortunately, you can reach out and grab one only to have it slip through your fingers.
Gemini 2009 Horoscope
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Overall Trends
Finding the balance between stability and change is a major theme this year. Your characteristic flexibility is put to the test as outer events shake you out of old or stuck patterns that no longer serve you. Don't be afraid to make a break with the past, but move slowly and cautiously rather than acting on impulse. Your challenge is to achieve a greater sense of both freedom and security.
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Love
Amorous Venus visits your 11th House of Friendship from February to May. If you're single and looking, being friends first is the best approach to creating a lasting relationship. If you're in a relationship, work on becoming better friends with your partner, and get involved with community activities to enliven your connection. On October 29, serious Saturn moves into your 5th House of Romance, highlighting committed partnerships for the next few years.
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Career and Finance
Revolutionary Uranus is nearing the end of a 7-year visit to your 10th House of Career, where it has brought surprising and sudden changes. You're yearning for greater freedom, creativity and independence in your work, but patience is required as you navigate this uncertain and transitional time. Take a careful, step-by-step approach toward achieving your ambitions. Consider acquiring new knowledge or skills to increase your income.
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Health
This is a great year for breaking free from unhealthy habits and improving your self-care routines. Physical activity is particularly important, as you have a tendency to get caught up in your mind and forget you have a body. Incorporating even a short walk into your daily schedule can go a long way toward alleviating stress and enhancing an overall sense of well-being. February and March are especially favorable times for taking action.
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What to Look Forward To
2009 is a fantastic year for travel, so pack your bags and set out to explore unknown territory. You're sure to return with a more expansive vision and new friends who can help you live your dreams. Expanding your intellectual horizons is also favored -- if you're drawn to learning something new, follow your curiosity and sign up for a class or workshop that sounds exciting.
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What To Watch Out For
As your mind buzzes with new ideas and dreams about your ideal future, your challenge is to stay grounded in the present and attend to the responsibilities of daily life. February and September are particularly challenging in this respect, and it's essential that you have healthy, nourishing routines in place to help you keep your feet on the ground. Yoga, walking, journaling and meditation are all great options.
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The key to turning your fantasies into reality this year may be in the challenging dance that optimistic Jupiter does with realistic Saturn. Saturn the Taskmaster is in your 4th House of Security until October 29 and its ongoing irritating quincunx to Jupiter suggests that you may need to work hard at developing an inner stability unshaken by outer events. It's particularly difficult to balance your family responsibilities around March 22 and August 19; how you handle the stress at these times can be crucial when you get closer to your goals. Additionally, Saturn's quincunx with dreamy Neptune on September 12 suggests a need to find a balance between what you must do (Saturn) and your unrestrained dreams (Neptune). Saturn, which entered analytical Virgo and your personal 4th House in September 2007, moves into artistic Libra and your 5th House of Love on October 29, beginning a two-year period in which you'll need to pay more attention to your creative process to stabilize your life.
Professional rigidity shatters under the irrepressible forces of change around February 5 and September 15 -- part of an ongoing opposition between authoritative Saturn and rebellious Uranus that began on November 4, 2008 and continues through July 26, 2010. Uranus is nearing the end of its seven-year visit to your 10th House of Career, where it has likely brought surprising changes along with a bit of instability. Now, with serious Saturn in direct opposition to it, responsibilities to your family may prevent you from taking risks that could potentially give you more freedom at work. The frustration may be severe at times and it's important to acknowledge when you feel stuck. Work toward incremental changes to avoid experiencing the destabilizing side of erratic Uranus as it suddenly releases pent-up tensions.
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*This article is excerpted from the book, 'Your Astrology Guide 2009' by Rick Levine and Jeff Jawer, astrologers for Tarot.com. To find out your key dates and those of your friends and lovers -- and to get the scoop on your Super Nova days, too -- purchase 'Your Astrology Guide 2009.'
