Below are my world astrological predictions. You may also be interested in my Sun Sign predictions for 2010.

With two solar eclipses, two lunar eclipses, Mercury turning retrograde on three occasions, two rare cardinal crosses and several T crosses, 2010 promises to be an interesting year dominated by a lot of activity involving Capricorn, the Cardinal signs and Pluto. But what does it mean for us? Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

Few will have failed to notice that the world economy is currently undergoing a huge transformation and that change will continue in 2010, claiming more casualties along the way, but laying the foundations for a more prosperous and stable future. The fear and uncertainty that has dominated 2009 will slowly replaced by a determined call for action across the globe. The economy, the environment, politics, philosophy, human rights and the role of government will all come under the scrutiny as the winds of change work their magic.

Ambition could well be the keyword for 2010. It promises to be a year that will be dominated by the need to plan, restructure and aspire to better things. By taking a practical, prudent and disciplined approach to the year we will be building firm foundations for the future.

This is a year where we will be looking at what we really want to accomplish and start figuring out how we can achieve those aims. 2010 is about planning how we can replace systems and philosophies that no longer work with radical new ones that will.
Common sense stands everyone in good stead for dealing with day to day life, but an inability to get properly motivated and feelings of being overwhelmed by change will affect most of us at some point or other. The trick in 2010 is to make a conscious effort to rise to the challenge and not be overcome by self doubt or excessive caution. On a national and international level, governments will continue to find themselves in situations where they must reform and openly accept change or use fear to maintain the status quo.

Winter through to Spring 2010

We start 2010 with Mercury in retrograde in Capricorn until January 15th. Don’t expect communications, travel and business dealings to run smoothly during this period. This is an ideal time to plan for the forthcoming year, but take a cautious and constrained approach and wait until after the 15th to put those plans into action. Just as Mercury goes direct, 2010 has its first solar eclipse of the year, when the Sun and Moon are alongside Mercury and Venus in Capricorn. This indicates the serious work and creative thought that is needed to move towards a new beginnings, prosperity and humanitarian ideals.

Preparation is a major theme for 2010, there are no quick fixes on offer this year, instead people are going to need to work hard and plan well, but if we do that, and work in harmony with the zodiac we will benefit from a long-lasting improvement in life. Once we take responsibility for our own social and economic situation we can embark on a successful plan of action to tackle deep-set problems and finally reap the rewards. In the right hands, a little knowledge and commitment can go a very long way.

The first half of 2010 will focus on the groundwork that we need to undertake to deal with the rather difficult aspects that occur during the summer months. With Saturn in Virgo for the first half of the year, discussion on the practical efforts to enact more laws to protect the Earth’s natural resources and secure our own health and wellbeing in the process will be an ongoing theme. Revised limits on carbon emissions will be agreed and more environmental safeguards put in place.

Spring through to Summer 2010

A tricky aspect between Saturn and Uranus arrives on April 26, 2010 signifying more upheaval as the disillusioned people continue to reject ineffectual government administration and demand change. Issues concerning health are thrown into the spotlight during this time, as are scandals that result from the public being deceived yet again. Governments in general will continue to have a very difficult time through May and June, often meeting with resistance from all sides; confidence in authority will hit yet another low. Business, banking and industry will resist regulation and reform while the public will become increasingly frustrated at government’s inability to push through regulation and reform.

Opportunities will be missed and corporate greed will hit the spotlight in May as Jupiter moves into opposition with a retrograde Saturn, essentially going over ground it has already covered. By the time we arrive at the conjunction between Jupiter and Uranus on June 8, 2010 political reform is inevitable. The summer will see more than one government in Europe changing.  Social unrest is likely as people become much more vocal in expressing their political and religious beliefs and tensions will run high as those beliefs become increasingly dogmatic and extreme.

The partial lunar eclipse of June 26, 2010 occurs in Capricorn putting relationships on all levels, whether personal, professional, political or diplomatic in the spotlight. The eclipse also acts as the catalyst for a spectacular grand cardinal cross created by the Moon conjunct Pluto, Jupiter conjunct Uranus, Sun conjunct Mercury and last but by no means least, Saturn.  A series of significant events with far reaching global implications are unavoidable around this time.

Serious discussions surrounding the control the freedom and availability of knowledge related to nuclear technology may be hampered by a lack of objectivity from all sides and test diplomatic relations to the full. Knowledge can become a weapon as people seek power and control at all costs. There will be opportunities for progressive ideas and inventions that will benefit mankind and solve existing problems to come to the fore at this time. In some parts of the world, particularly the South China Sea area, conflict can arise out of sudden and drastic changes, rebellion and extremist views and the need for governments to dominate and control their people. The more effort we put into resolving issues at this time, the better the result will be in the long run.

Summer through to Autumn 2010

July 11th brings a total solar eclipse in the Southern Hemisphere highlighting once again the unstoppable process of change that will dominate the second half of 2010.
Things heat up further at the end of July, when a T-cross is formed involving a strongly placed Saturn in Libra, a weakened Uranus in Aries and a strongly placed Pluto in Capricorn.  Human rights and the law will become powerful forces in the quest for change; the danger is that in some countries, the civil liberties of their citizens’ will be compromised to serve the agendas of governments. Human rights will be an issue. Natural disasters such as Earthquakes and unusual weather systems may cause concern around this time.

There is significant potential for building bridges and forming meaningful alliances based on mutual respect that will be for the betterment of everyone during this time. On a local level this can involve communities coming together and on a national level will involve partnership with other countries. This period may see the merging of yet more national and multinational companies resulting in stronger and more streamlined ways of working.  Long lasting results and positive change can come about during this time provided that those involved are sincere and do not have ulterior motives.

The summer promises to be something of a summer of discontent; in many respects it will be another rather difficult phase that the world must pass through in order to move on. On August 7th, The Moon’s transit of Cancer forms a second Cardinal cross configuration, with Jupiter, Venus and Pluto. This is an emotionally charged period when people will seek to protect their home life and demand action, during this period people will go to great lengths to ensure that their demands are met. Mass discontent could lead to organised protests and even riots in some parts of the world. In many ways this will force through much needed change and represents a major turning point in people’s values and beliefs.

As the Moon moves out of Cancer a T- square remains which focuses the energy of Jupiter and Venus though Pluto in Capricorn. Expect to see governments and entrepreneurs continuing to work hard to improve business. Determination is the order of the day, bringing new found optimism as practical structure and value is given to the task of instigating renewal and regeneration across society as a whole.  From 21st August until 12th September Mercury goes retrograde in Virgo, be careful of overconfidence at this time and take the time to double check the small print, particularly in regard to travel and health insurance.

Autumn through to Winter 2010

By September, a sense of equilibrium starts to be restored, although there are still likely to be the occasional flashpoint as religious ideologies clash and misunderstandings arise. The work done in earlier months to build stronger bridges and working relationships starts to pay off, as do efforts to implement conservative investment strategies, ensuring stability and an eventual return to a more stable economy in 2011.

As Mars Squares Neptune at the end of October physical energy levels will tend to decrease a little, although the drive to overcome any and all obstacles remains firm.

A conjunction of Mercury, Mars and Pluto in Capricorn on 12th December, 2010 heightens communication between people in power, giving a more confident feel to a year that has had some serious ups and downs. Caution does need to be exercised though, as good old Mercury is retrograde during this period so there is a danger of misunderstandings or rushing into things without thinking them through. Important decisions should be postponed until after December 30th when Mercury goes direct once more. Generally, December 2010 will be a forward thinking time when the ability to reason and act, particularly in relation to business and finance are strong, even if communication needs careful handling.

If you would like to know what 2010 has in store for you, you can order your own personal 2010 astrology forecast. These detailed personal forecast reports are around 300 pages long and provide you with a day by day account of how the planets will influence you in 2010.

Make 2010 YOUR year!