Overview

You experience a changing of the guard in 2011 as one planetary heavyweight replaces another. Quirky Uranus, in your sign since March 2003, bids you a final adieu, not long before soulful Neptune enters your sign for a preview visit.

As of March 13, you are done with Uranus for this cycle. Uranus spends seven years in your sign out of every 84, so the past seven years really has been a once-in-a-lifetime rollercoaster ride. You may have experienced extreme highs and lows in this period, but hopefully you’ve also found the inner awareness to hold tightly to your authenticity. The form of your life as it currently stands may not resemble anything typical, but living outside the norm has been the best path for you in recent years. This year may feel like one in which a sense of regularity and stability re-enters your life.

Between April 5 and August 5, intuitive Neptune transits your sign. This short visit paves the way for a longer stay from Neptune, beginning in 2012. Consider mid-year your taste of the future, as Neptune, your modern co-ruler, helps you dive deep into the belly of your spiritual self to discover the creative gems hidden within. Life meanders and flows under Neptune’s influence, as dreams and the language of the heart take precedence over achievement or external ambition.

Many Pisces, especially those born around February 20, will notice a distinct desire to let go and let flow where life, love and work are concerned. If you need extra time out or an extended break from the daily grind, Neptune helps you take it. Neptune’s influence is to encourage you to simply be, rather than do, so make that your priority for the middle of 2011 if you can.

Career-wise, you’ll need to hit pause on professional plans and review your projects as organisation planet Mercury retrogrades (moves backwards) through your career sector from November 24 to December 14. Mercury spends an extra-long time in your career zone and the entire period from November 3, 2011, to January 8, 2012, is busy. You’ll easily make new contacts and professional connections. Sharing your ideas is a breeze as you experience an abundance of work-related study and/or travel.

As Mercury retrogrades through late November/December you may notice crossed wires and misunderstandings causing delays on the job. Prepare yourself as much as possible by double-checking details and reading the fine print. Even with the best preparation, unforeseen delays are likely at work. Stay flexible, as any professional delays now happen for a reason. Instead, use this period to catch up on current unfinished business, follow up on existing leads and tie up loose ends.

Wealth

Your personal money zone experiences some dynamic astro triggers in 2011 and you’ll find your thoughts, patterns and routines about money break open into something entirely new. After temporary visits in 2010, both Jupiter and Uranus are back, each offering a different set of experiences to help you rework your understanding of money, values and work.

Between January 22 and June 5, Jupiter creates opportunities to grow your cash stash. This can mean extra work, finding ways to cut living costs or better budgeting to make your money stretch further. Jupiter also boosts optimism about your abilities, helping ensure you get paid fairly for the work you do. Jupiter rules both travel and study, so doing a bit of both now can lead to extra work as well. You may also notice an international connection with money. Jupiter typically expands things and you’ll probably find yourself dealing with larger sums of money — in terms of both earning and spending — through this period. It’s a great time to push for a promotion or pay rise.