Overall, it's not a time to be going it alone, so a theme this month is getting the best out of co-operative relationships. You and someone could be negotiating a win/win solution or you and someone could form a united front or it may be another type of alliance like a love relationship. But there is a feeling of mutual reliance and you may be depending on their contribution or vice versa. Basically you cannot go forward alone. But this vibration can give love relationships and friendships a tremendous boost and can deepen feelings and bring more intimacy. You could also be sharing a joint interest or passion about something with another. For some of you, your deeper feelings will be touched by a relationship.
Until the 8th things could get more intimate in a relationship and you can get things off your chest and have a heart to heart talk. It's also likely to be a more financially or materially easy time. Even though feelings may be nearer the surface it very much looks as though you will have the resources or emotional support at hand to keep you happy.

From the 8th places and faces at a distance may appeal to you more than usual and a relationship or finances could revolve around travel, a foreign land, or an educational or advice-giving environment. Someone you are in relationship with can help you see the bigger picture. Publications or communications across a wider stage could encourage a relationship or benefit you materially.
Until midmonth communications personal or professional, in close relationships is well highlighted and you'll probably enjoy bouncing ideas off another, or be intrigued at someone's slant on things which you may disagree with but which could help you clarify your own thinking. Also you yourself may be more looked upon as the information-giver, teacher or guide at this time.

From midmonth your mind will be busy weighing the pros and cons, maybe of the relationship itself, but you will very much enjoy someone else's input as well.

From then onwards discussions and ideas may have to incorporate the requirements of others and you might be thinking more deeply about things, taking confidential advice - or giving it, and perhaps 'sensing' more than thinking at times as intuitive knowing will be activated. Emotions will be more sensitive too and a relationship may touch you quite deeply or, on the flip side, it's probably easier for someone to push your buttons. Just trust your gut and try to avoid emotional knee-jerk reactions which get you nowhere. You may be preoccupied with finances, property matters or anything you share or have a joint interest in with another.

This is actually a great time for strategic thinking and mapping out a game-plan but also for research and quietly plotting and planning for the future. Deeper investigations, psychological or intuitive insight may also manifest through you. So, a favourable time to look beneath the surface of things as well as looking within yourself and maybe ditching whatever or whoever is no more than an empty habit. Also the right time to have a de-clutter as you are shifting gears from one stretch of road to the next.
Mars is transiting a materialistic area for several months meaning physical effort may go into sorting out a space, getting practical things done inside or outside, or harvesting what you have seeded previously. Basically it will be about your 'stuff' and maybe someone else's 'stuff' too. Mars is retrograde until April so during that time the advice would be to stick with the safer bets related to money moves of any kind. Things should start to make more sense from April onwards and you will get your focus back and move forward more confidently.

Overall during this transit buying/selling/renting could be highlighted and physical effort may be needed to get things organized related to acquisitions or possessions large or small, or any other bit of territory which needs a decisive and realistic approach to run more smoothly or be upgraded. Your energy may be stretched at times as you strive to get organized on basic levels. Also working at filling the piggy-bank, seeing how to make the most of assets, getting your hands on certain things or just being very practical and resourceful about improving the quality of the material side of life. Careful you don't over-reach resources as Mars can be very impulsive in this area of your Solar chart which is related to material security. This is a great time to throw yourself into money-making projects too. Mars will be here for several months and that means you will get a longer window of opportunity to achieve better things on the level of money, possessions, resources and lines of supply which provide security and better quality of life. Mars can be confrontational so try to avoid crossing swords with someone related to this materialistic sector.

Inwardly you may be weighing up what is of the greatest value or the highest priority to you not only at the moment but also in the longer term.

Your physical health can be improved over this long transit through initiating and sticking with a better diet or exercise program and ensuring that quality substances pass through your body by making the appropriate effort. Just remember, not to overdo it, and listen to what your body needs.
From the 19th you'll probably feel a little self-protective at times as you intuitively weigh things up and listen more to your gut reaction.
THE SLOWER MOVING PLANETS:

Until June 2012, Jupiter will be swinging open new doors in your career sector and your general life direction meaning the cards will be stacked in your favour related to advancement in the world - whether that means career opportunities or something coming along to expand your overall direction into new areas. Recognition and success could be coming your way but there may be more than one avenue you can pursue. Communications across a wider stage, travel or foreign connections could be part of the picture. As the transit unfolds, the offers and opportunities will be there for you to tap into.
Until Autumn 2012, Saturn continues to emphasise that communications is an area where you have to be well organized. Sometimes Saturn will throw a spanner in the works which could affect communications equipment or vehicles.

Education or mental work is highlighted and you will have to be consistent regarding paper-work, deadlines, or other types of media which may be more creative. Maybe having to be the patient explainer, teacher, or co-ordinator or juggling various schedules and interacting with others with differing points of view or levels of understanding which demand a serious mental focus from you. There will be phases when you won't want to waste too much time on gossip, you'd rather cut to the chase and bring some structure to your communications activity. And there's a real sense of routine with all of this too.

The vibration could also translate as keeping your ear to the ground, listening more intuitively and sensing which way the wind is blowing in the group consciousness. Feeling more pressure not only to communicate well but to listen well. Also you may be struggling to find the right presentation for what you wish to express or where to source reliable information. More routine comings and goings are a strong possibility too. But whatever is going on in this regard, understand that you are building knowledge or a data base, or expressing yourself through some medium in a step-by-step manner which will stand you in good stead in the long-run. Perseverance in developing writing, speaking or artistic skills could create you a reputation or image which stands the test of time long into the future. Late Leos born around 21st/22nd August or with 28/29 degrees rising, or early Leos born around 22nd/23rd or with around 2 degrees rising will feel this vibration the most.

With Uranus slowly transiting through an expansive area of your Solar chart, expect your familiar way of thinking and interpreting the world to change slowly, maybe in ways you never expected. Certain realizations could be a revelation to you and you are inspired by the implications. More travel or contact with faraway places, languages or fresh fields of academic interest is likely.

Those born between 23rd- 27th July or up to 5 degrees of Leo Rising will feel this influence most this month. These natives may already have noticed that plans for the future or certain aspects of life has suddenly taken off in a new direction and the energy is buzzy and unusual. For some of you this transit will begin to help you achieve a long-cherished dream or ambition on the back-burner of your life for a very long time.
Neptune has been in your opposite sign Aquarius since 1998. Sometimes uncertainty or muddled feelings or deception may have blighted close relationships. But also you may have developed your empathic or intuitive side through one-to-one interactions with others.

Neptune moves from here and into Pisces on Feb 4th. This new position of Neptune means boundaries can get blurred around joint resources, property, or mutual commitments or priorities. You may have to sacrifice personal ownership of a property a space, money, time, energy because of someone else. On the flip side, this position of Neptune can lead to deeper fulfilment in love relationships and finding your soul-mate. An extraordinary 'bonding' can occur between you and another. You may get interested in a dimension of knowledge which is mystical, supernormal - even divine.

On a mundane level the advice would be not to just assume everything will be alright and to be crystal clear about inheritance, joint monies, property, or moral obligations.

Late Leos born 20th & 23rd August or with the last 1 or 2 degrees of Leo rising or early Leos with the first degree rising will feel this influence the most this month.

Pluto in your area of work and health for many years may be flagging up imbalances and accumulated toxins in your system. If you feel your or someone's health is out of wack, Pluto the planet of regeneration, will help you get to the bottom of anything which interferes with optimum health and that includes negative thoughts or bad habits which invite disease. Pluto is about root causes and will help you get to the roots of any physical disturbance by examining whether you have built up stress or resentments stemming from the past. Definitely a time to listen to the body and intuit the body/mind connection and what you need to let go of so as to rise phoenix-like from the ashes of the past into brilliant good health.

Pluto will also root out grievances or unrequited yearnings regarding the work you do and will help you regenerate your working life too.

Pluto is an extremist planet so just remember no matter how compelling these areas seem to you, make the time for healthy exercise and fun/entertaining activities. Leos born July 29th to August 2nd or with 7-10 degrees Leo rising will feel this vibration most strongly this month.