Astrological annual forecast for 2024
Welcome to 2024, the Chinese year of the Dragon!
According to Chinese prediction, leap year 2024 promises to be a year of economic growth and major technological and cultural developments.
The year 2024 is connected to the universal number 8.
The cyclical number 8 is a symmetrical infinite loop connected to abundance, success, prosperity, ambition, manifestation, materialization and new leadership.
Astrologically speaking, we are on the eve of a major global shift because Pluto, the planet of evolution, is preparing for the long transit in futuristic Aquarius, on the way to the future.
From January 22, 2024 to September 2, 2024, Pluto will be in Aquarius again.
The official beginning of the “Age of Pluto in Aquarius” begins on November 20, 2024.
Over the next twenty years, Pluto in Aquarius will have an immense impact on our society as a whole.
From the end of 2024, a completely new era will begin!
Pluto in Aquarius symbolizes a future-oriented energy that is driven to pursue ideals and to create a fairer, better and equal world.
Until early January 2044, with Pluto in future-oriented Aquarius, we see deep and structural developments regarding technology, artificial intelligence, medicine, new political and monetary structures, social responsibilities, new ways of conducting business, housing (independent housing cooperatives and alternative sustainable living communities), recycling, wind and solar energy, nuclear energy, hydrogen, artificial intelligence, ecology, air traffic, space travel and culture.
The world is going to change completely.
Anyone with the Sun or ascendant in Aries. Cancer, Libra or Capricorn will experience some form of wake-up call or closure in 2024, now that the long transit of Pluto through Capricorn will finally come to an end at the end of 2024.
Overall, 2024 can be divided in two.
Despite global challenges, the first half of the transition year 2024 promises to be the most favorable period of the year due to the constructive collaboration of Jupiter and Saturn in Pisces and as highlight the epic conjunction of expansive Jupiter and Uranus on April 20, 2024, at 21-22º in Taurus.
This conjunction happens every fourteen years or so and will have a major influence on the financial world and business.
The spring of 2024 will show a cautious economic recovery with positive developments in the real estate market, science, education, agriculture, environment and health care.
The second half of 2024 is a more dynamic period due to the shift of enormous gas giant Jupiter into Gemini with major geopolitical shifts, recession and changes in media, computer science and global trade.
Saturn travels through Pisces until May 25, 2025, so in 2024, Saturn will also be about the disappearance of boundaries and traditional structures in religion and beliefs.
Consciousness influences structure.
Every thought or feeling we have separates or brings us closer to the new world.
On January 1, 2024, Mercury is still retrograde in Sagittarius and from November 26, 2024 to December 14, 2024, Mercury will also be retrograde in Sagittarius.
So, the year begins and ends with a strong retrograde energy in the element of Fire, which is further emphasized by Mars retrograde in Leo from December 6, 2024.
The focus in 2024 will therefore be on second chances, but also on the need for urgent measures, such as implementing economic changes and legislation to combat crime and corruption.
At the beginning of 2024, Uranus (ruler of Aquarius) is still retrograde in financial Taurus.
Uranus retrograde until January 26, 2024 can be the cause of economic fluctuations and shifts within financial systems.
Between January 1 and May 15, 2024, the conjunction of the North Node in Aries with wounded healer Chiron in Aries can be a source of spiritual healing and energetic recovery where liberation and personal growth are paramount.
However, with the conjunction of Mars and Pluto at 0º Aquarius, the situation in the Middle East may escalate in mid-February 2024 with no chance of peace for the time being.
There will be general elections in both Ukraine and Russia in March 2024.
Of course, Vladimir Putin will win, but the situation in Ukraine is expected to escalate again, with increasing hostilities and challenges for Russia.
The European Union will face internal divisions among its member states, with potential shifts towards greater national independence and significant changes within the EU.
Russia is facing economic difficulties due to sanctions and trade restrictions.
From 2032 to 2044, Ukraine will have economic stability and prosperity due to the influence of Jupiter in Aquarius and Russia will no longer be a threat.
From March 20 to May 20, 2024, Jupiter in Taurus increases the innovative, creative and surprising energy of Uranus in Taurus, which can contribute to stability and prosperity.
As mentioned earlier, the epic conjunction of expansive Jupiter and Uranus at 21-22º in Taurus from April 18 to 26, 2024 shows a cautious economic recovery with positive developments for business, the real estate market, science, space travel, technology (Quantum computing), education, agriculture, environment, artificial intelligence, health care and the medical world with new therapies against cancer and Alzheimer’s.
This is the most wonderful time of the year when financial and business opportunities are there for the taking. Remember, this is a rare moment that we won’t experience again for a long time.
However, long-term economic recovery will not start until 2026.
The cyclical Lunar Nodes will remain on the Aries/Libra axis in 2024, so the theme of polarization remains current. The Lunar Nodes are intertwined with the cycles of the eclipses.
There will be three eclipses on the Aries/Libra axis in 2024.
Astrologically speaking, 2024 is an important year for the United States due to the 2024 Eclipses on the Aries/Libra axis.
The Total Solar Eclipse at 19º24 in Aries on April 8, 2024 conjunct asteroid Chiron in Aries has a major impact on North America. The shadow of this Solar Eclipse will pass over the Pacific Ocean, Mexico to eastern Canada.
Mercury will then be retrograde in Aries (from April 1 to April 24, 2024), so there are likely technological, internet or media-related disruptions and the conjunction of Saturn and Mars in Pisces can also lead to political division, outrage, scarcity and failure.
It is possible that this foreshadowing Solar Eclipse will have a major influence on the upcoming presidential election in America on November 5, 2024.
2024 is a crucial year for the United States. The final Pluto Return of 2024 indicates potential challenges in the banking system and power struggles within the ruling class.
From May 2 to October 11, 2024, Pluto is retrograde from 2º to 0º in Aquarius and will return to Capricorn for the last time from September 3, 2024. Pluto will remain in Capricorn until November 19, 2024 and will continue its final journey through Aquarius from November 20, 2024.
For the last time Pluto in retrograde Capricorn will undoubtedly be a meaningful Autumn for the government, large companies and financial institutions.
The themes of transformation and rebirth remain central. Retrograde Pluto in Capricorn offers us an opportunity to set things right, eliminate things, overcome fear, letting go through crisis.
From May 22 to May 25, 2024, Jupiter in Taurus is sextile Neptune in Pisces and that is a nice intermezzo of trust and reward. Everything you do or have done selflessly and with good intentions will (still) be rewarded.
From May 26, 2024 to June 9, 2025, the enormous gas giant Jupiter, the planet of abundance, growth and expansion, travels through Gemini. Mercury is the planetary ruler of Gemini, so a lot will change in the coming year in the media world, television and radio, broadcasting system, news provision and streaming platforms.
From May 31 to June 3, 2024, Jupiter in Gemini forms a trine with retrograde Pluto in Aquarius. With this aspect there are good prospects, confidence can be restored and bridges can be built.
The transit of Jupiter to Gemini from May 26, 2024 can lead to long-term conflicts, because of the tension field between Jupiter an Saturn in Pisces.
In the second half of 2024, Jupiter will square Saturn in Pisces twice, freeing up more space for podcast and live streaming, AI integration and chat bots, automatic personalized advertisements and digital videos on YouTube, new transmission methods and theories about climate change, the use of clean energy and major development with hydrogen-powered cars.
From May 26, 2024 to June 9, 2025, the enormous gas giant Jupiter, the planet of abundance, growth and expansion, will travel through Gemini. Mercury is the planetary ruler of Gemini, so a lot will change in the coming year in the media world, television and radio, broadcasting system, news provision and streaming platforms.
From May 31 to June 3, 2024, Jupiter in Gemini forms a trine with retrograde Pluto in Aquarius. With this aspect there are good prospects, confidence can be restored and bridges can be built.
Jupiter will square Saturn in Pisces twice in the second half of 2024, freeing up more space for podcast and livestreaming, AI integrations and chatbots, automatic personalized advertisements and digital videos on YouTube, new transmission methods and theories about climate change, the use of clean energy and major development with hydrogen-powered cars.
This field of tension could be the prelude to an even bigger recession expected in June 2025, because Saturn and Neptune in Aries will then form a tense square with Jupiter in Cancer.
Astrologically speaking, there are no planetary indications of a third world war.
However, in 2024 we must take into account terrorism, inflation and criminal activities such as cyber attacks and the hacking of strategic computer systems such as electricity grids and water treatment plants.
The current global economy remains vulnerable.
We have been experiencing a wave of inflation since February 2022 because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the war between Palestine and Israel since October 2023.
War in the Middle East could push the world economy into recession.
The wider the conflict spreads, the greater its impact is felt globally.
In addition to many casualties, a global economic downturn could follow with more expensive oil, higher inflation and slower economic growth.
A repeat of the Arab Spring, as we saw in the 2010s, is not unthinkable.
In 2024 we will experience extreme weather patterns and temperature fluctuations, high seismic activity, extreme heat waves, wildfires, drought, cyclones, storms (Jupiter in Air sign Gemini from May 2024), floods, displacement, migration and an incessant flow of refugees passing through war, famine or climate change are forced to build a new life elsewhere.
The 2024 US presidential election is expected to be controversial and may mirror the tumult of the 2020 election.
The astrological influence of Jupiter in Gemini supports Trump, who could become a central figure in the political arena, especially in the second half of the year.
The war in Ukraine has divided the Republicans, as Biden’s support for Ukraine and Israel could distract from preparations for a possible confrontation with China.
The period June to December 2024, with Uranus in Taurus sextile Neptune in Pisces, is an inventive and creative time, collectively and personally, a period of spiritual awakening in which we can dream again.
Saturn goes retrograde in Pisces from June 29 to November 14, 2024. With Saturn retrograde we get a period of karmic life lessons and this especially applies to Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. During this retrograde Saturn in Pisces, outdated and outdated ways and beliefs are being let go or tested. This period can be of great significance for Christianity, the Vatican and the Roman Catholic Church.
From July 2 to December 6, 2024, soft blue planet Neptune, the planet of enchantment, illusion, deception and glamour is retrograde in Pisces. In the last degrees of Pisces, Neptune loses its hypnotic power and the awareness grows why certain structures must disappear to make room for a completely new world.
This impact could be felt in religion and in the creative and artistic sectors.
The planet Neptune rules the oceans, seas and beaches, shipping, submarines, fishing, oil, petroleum. Neptune in Pisces is also deception, addiction, poison, fraud, secrets, espionage and subversion.
We must take into account incidents in the South China Sea as a result of restricting free passage for shipping and air traffic.
The exact conjunction of Mars and Uranus at 26º36 in the earth sign Taurus on July 16, 2024 is a planetary recipe for war and strife, threats and terrorism.
Due to the influence of Plutoid Eris in Aries (Pluto’s evil sister), the truth is exposed through confrontation.
On July 17, 2024, Eris and the wounded healer Chiron form a conjunction for the first time.
Eris and Chiron will also form a conjunction in May 2025, October 2025 and March 2026.
In this confrontational context, there is a personal and global struggle for justice and truth.
Because of Chiron in Aries it still feels like you have to prove yourself, fight for your right and for who or what you are. Collective taboos and pain points from the past must be taken into account.
Chiron and Eris in Aries create awareness of self-expression, so a balance is found between the ego and the desire for connection.
From July 21, 2024 to September 4, 2024, Mars travels through the communicative sign of Gemini, marking a dynamic atmosphere. Constructively harnessing this volatile energy could lead to technological advances, innovative ideas and breakthroughs in problem solving on a global scale.
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris from July 26 to August 11, 2024 could lead to unprecedented achievements during this transit of Mars through airy Gemini (July 21 to September 4, 2024)!
However, Mercury Retrograde in Leo from August 5 to August 28, 2024 can bring miscommunication, impulsive behavior and misinterpretations.
On August 19, 2024, Jupiter in Gemini squares retrograde Saturn in Pisces.
This geopolitical tension filed can lead to struggle, dissatisfaction, disappointment or confusion about the economy, moral values, good and evil or the positions taken.
So a difficult economic time is coming with Jupiter in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces.
The next exact square between Jupiter and Saturn is on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024.
Venus in Libra from August 30 to September 23, 2024 can positively influence relationships, partnerships and collaborations. The energy of Venus in Libra looks for the common denominator and goes for fair solutions in business and economic partnerships.
From September 1, 2024 to January 29, 2025, Uranus is retrograde in Taurus.
This retrograde period is a kind of breathing space in this rapidly changing world. During this period of internalization, there will be increased inner stress due to external changes in the world around us. Changes with money, self-esteem, right to exist, poverty and housing will continue to occur, but we will increasingly adapt to the changes.
From September 3, 2024 to October 11, 2024, Pluto is retrograde in Capricorn and goes direct again from October 12, 2024. Pluto will remain in Capricorn for the very last time until November 19, 2024.
At the last or anaretic degree of patriarchal Capricorn, Pluto will be a “wrecking ball” to sweep away the last remnants of outdated systems and structures, paving the way for the age of Pluto in Aquarius.
The dissolution of structures, including the process of secularization, which was initiated in the spring of 2023 with the beginning of the transit of Saturn through Pisces (from March 8, 2023).
All of this coincides with the partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on September 18, 2024 and retrograde Jupiter (faith) in Gemini from October 9, 2024. The last convulsions of the old world.
From October 9, 2024 to February 3, 2025, Jupiter is retrograde in Gemini.
During this mentally focused retrograde period, Jupiter forms an exact square with retrograde Saturn in Pisces at the end of December 2024, letting go of outdated and outdated ways and beliefs. This period can be of great significance for Christianity, the Vatican and the Roman Catholic Church. The succession of Pope Francis may lead to even further crumbling of the Church.
The annular Solar Eclipse in Libra of October 2, 2024 is the penultimate Solar Eclipse on the Aries/Libra axis, so the emphasis is on clearing unhealthy relationships.
With asteroid Juno and the Black Moon (Lilith) in Libra, it is above all about suppressed emotions that are now coming to the surface.
The American presidential elections will take place on November 5, 2024, during the very last wrecking ball moment of Pluto in Capricorn.
The 2024 American presidential elections are expected to be just as tumultuous as the 2020 elections. Jupiter in Gemini is favorable for Trump (Trump has the Sun in Gemini), so his role in the political arena is far from over.
Given the Eclipses of 2024 on the Cardinal axis Aries/Libra and politically charged Pluto Return in Capricorn for the USA, it is inevitable that America is preparing for a major political restart or landslide.
Eclipses clear up, heralding a new social, political or cultural phase.
It could be the beginning of a North American Union to be established with Mexico, the US and Canada with a single currency and favorable trading conditions.
On November 5, 2024, the transit of Mars in Leo also begins and retrograde Jupiter in Gemini opposes Venus in Sagittarius and that is favorable for the Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump, but we should not underestimate the influence of Kamala Harris, who will
probably follow-up on President Joe Biden.
The last time with Pluto in Aquarius was in 1778 to 1798, (the US Constitution), so it’s about the fight for democracy.
As power (Pluto) shifts to the people (Aquarius), from less plutocratic power to a more equal global distribution of power, there is a good chance that a democratic candidate will be elected.
From November 20, 2024, Pluto’s long journey through Aquarius begins.
A generational transition of more than 20 years in which independence and equality of opportunity will be an important theme.
The beginning of a completely new era, a long journey that will last until March 8, 2043.
Pluto’s transit from the Earth element to Air is a shift from control to expansion, so in the next 20 years giant strides will be made in space travel, AI, robotics, social media, digital identity, technologies and vibrational frequency, science, political and social change and redistribution of power.
From November 26 to December 14, 2024, Mercury is retrograde in Sagittarius, which almost coincides with the period of Mars retrograde in Leo from December 6, 2024 to January 6, 2025.
The year 2024 starts with Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius, so this energy gives a second chance at the end of 2024 to deal with matters related to faith or generational trauma.
Retrograde Jupiter in Gemini forms a second exact tension field at 14º with Saturn in Pisces on December 24, 2024.
The end of the year 2024 could bring major economic challenges due to rising debt burdens, political tensions and a shift in economic power from the West to the East.
This will affect the first half of 2025 and it is good that we can anticipate on time.
The years 2021 and 2022 were difficult years due to the Corona pandemic and the planetary tension fields of Saturn/Uranus and Jupiter/Pluto.
The economic consequences are still very evident in our society and global economy through bankruptcies, unemployment and recession.
The aftermath will certainly continue until the end of 2025.
During the years 2024, 2025 and 2026, outer planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto will change signs and this is a rare historical event given the slow orbital speed around the Sun.
This major planetary sign shift in the ‘post-COVID era’ will completely change the worldview.
Uranus, Neptune and Pluto will work together to raise the collective consciousness to anchor the Age of Aquarius.
Wishing all my loyal readers a good, inspiring and, above all, healthy 2024!
Marlies Goovers
Goovers Counseling and Advice
