The most telling astrological pattern of 2001 appears to have been the opposition between Saturn and Pluto. The last in this series of three hits will occur in late May, which should bring needed perspective to last year's violent events. There are, of course, other planetary patterns coming up in 2002 that are likely to color our experiences of the year ahead.

The following table lists the aspects, stations and sign changes for the outer planets (Jupiter through Pluto, including Chiron), as well as eclipses, for the coming year. These are raw data without interpretations. However, during 2002 the astrologers at StarIQ will be providing descriptions of these significant planetary events, so stay tuned.

These transits can be applied to collective trends such as those covered daily with Planet Pulse, monthly in the New Moon Report and whenever planets change signs by PlanetIQ. The individual effects of transits depend upon their relationships to planets in a birth chart. This kind of personal information is available by email with StarIQ's free PlanetForecast, in a more in-depth way with forecast reports and by a private consultation with a professional astrologer.

Faster-moving planets (Sun through Mars) and lunations (New and Full Moons) often "trigger" these slower-moving transits, bringing noticeable events shortly prior to or after these dates. Timing with astrology is a complex issue involving many overlapping cycles. Additionally, astrological patterns can express themselves in many different ways, both positively and negatively. These depend largely on the level of awareness we bring to any given situation.