Aries (March 21-April 19)
Well, there’s no time like the pleasant. This week the Sun enters your sign to initiate the Astrological New Year and your birthday! Obviously, birthdays are classic times to set goals. However, it so happens that both Mercury and Venus are retrograde in your sign as well, which means this is also the perfect time to rethink and renegotiate issues with spouses, partners and close friends – as well as ex-spouses and ex-partners. (Oh yeah.) Fortunately, you’re in a positive frame of mind. Meanwhile, you’re letting go of people, places and possessions you don’t need. “Be gone!” Later this year, your family, home and real-estate scene will be blessed!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Everyone will sense the “newness” of the vernal equinox this week. However, you are the only sign to have this event take place in a hidden part of your chart, which means you might feel less excited about beginning “new things.” In fact, you’ll be more influenced by the fact that Mercury and Venus are retrograde (behind the scenes in your chart), which will encourage you to research, dig for answers, study the past, seek solutions to existing problems and rethink a secret love affair. Nevertheless, one thing we know for certain in the coming year for your sign is that you will get richer! You might receive money. You might inherit. You might get a better paying job. You might even buy yourself something that makes you feel richer. Ka-ching!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This week is an exciting turn of events for you because your Astrological New Year begins with lucky Jupiter in your sign, which bodes well for your good fortune. In the next four weeks, you’ll be more popular, especially because old acquaintances, old friends and perhaps old flames are back in your world. Meanwhile, because this “New Year” begins on note of optimism and confidence for you, you will attract good opportunities to you. Oh yes. Others see you as warm, generous and inspiring. Personally, you’ll have a strong urge to learn and explore through travel, education or hearing ideas from others. You’re working hard this week, and you’re spending as well. Money in – money out.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
As this week introduces the “New Astrological Year” (and the vernal equinox), you’ll be noticed by others because this is the only time all year when the Sun is at the top of your chart thrusting you in a flattering spotlight! (Smile but look appropriately modest.) Meanwhile, because others will admire you and see you as super capable (even if you don’t do anything different), you will be asked to accept increased responsibilities or to do a special job. Say yes because you will be able to please others without breaking a sweat. Speaking of which, just three squats every time you open your fridge door does wonders.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
As this Astrological New Year begins, you want a change of scenery. You want to do something interesting and stimulating. If you can’t travel, then explore your own city — do exciting things! Visit galleries, museums, new restaurants and unfamiliar neighbourhoods. Talk to people from fascinating backgrounds. Be a tourist in your own town. This is also a great time to finish writing projects, important papers and manuscripts. (Yes, that screenplay.) Meanwhile. Mars might provoke hidden anger and frustration to surface within you. You might be easily irritated. Or hey, you might make a breakthrough in your personal growth? Don’t beat yourself up with second doubts and self-recriminations. Be kind to yourself. After all, life is short (and fat.)
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
As this vernal equinox heralds the Astrological New Year, your focus will shift to finances, taxes, debt and anything that you hold jointly with someone else. You might also have encounters with others that produce the need for psychological self-inquiry within you. Someone might challenge your value structure? Fortunately, more than any other sign, it will be easy for you to tackle financial paperwork and taxes. (Yay!) Nevertheless, work slowly and carefully despite the inevitable little mistakes and glitches due to Mercury retrograde. Old debts might be repaid to you now. Meanwhile, opportunities for physical activity, sports and competition are strong. “Bring it on!”
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
As this vernal equinox signals the beginning of the Astrological New Year, it also signals the fact that the Sun is now opposite your sign, something that happens only once a year for four weeks. Symbolically, this means the Sun is now as far away from you as it can get all year, and because the Sun is your source of energy, you will need more sleep. Many of you will think about or encounter ex-partners, spouses and old friends from your past. Some of you might even resurrect a faded love affair. In your professional world, your ambition is strong. If there’s something important to you that you want to get done – do it now because you’ve got the juice. (Stan has the vodka.)
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Time to hustle! As this Astrological New Year begins, you’re pumped to work hard and get things done. “I’ve got a plan, Stan.” This is why you will make lists and make an effort to be as efficient as possible. In fact, some of you will extend these high standards into how you can improve your health as well. And why not? Why not have it all? Unfortunately, Mercury retrograde will on the one hand, help you finish old projects and old business; but on the other hand, it will create glitches, mixed-up communications, lost paperwork and delays. In addition, some of you might reignite an old work-related flirtation or romance. Travel and a change of scenery are calling your name. (Spelled wrong due to Mercury retrograde.) If you can’t travel, check out your own backyard.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
It’s play city for you for the next four weeks. (Mom always liked you best.) Once a year you have opportunities to please yourself and do your own thing. Well, that time has arrived! Accept invitations to socialize and party with others. Enjoy schmoozing. Experience the arts – the entertainment world, sports events and movies. Explore romance and saucy flirtations that will pique your interests and desire. Many of you will enjoy playful activities with kids as well. Obviously, the next four weeks are the perfect time for a vacation or a fun getaway. Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde will attract old flames back into your world. If not in actuality, then in your dreams. Retrograde Venus will heighten this. Romance is in the air!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
For the next four weeks, your focus will be on home, family and your private life. Some of you might enjoy family reunions. Certainly, relatives you haven’t seen for a while will be popping up out of the woodwork, sleeping on your sofa and eating out of your fridge. Actually, this is a good time to finish old business with relatives. Perhaps do some closure or get agreement? It’s also an excellent time to finish home repairs and redecorating projects. Having said this, with fiery Mars opposite your sign, you’ll be easily annoyed with anyone who displeases you. “Off with her head!” Tension with partners and close friends is almost unavoidable; however, it will help you to put your cards on the table. “Deal!”
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
As this Astrological New Year begins, you’re raring to go. Expect a busy pace in the next four weeks with short trips, errands, appointments, increased reading, writing and studying plus conversations with siblings, relatives and neighbours. Yes, your dance card is full! However, transportation delays, car problems, missed buses and travel glitches will dog your footsteps. On the upside, you might have a chance to reappraise something that is beautiful or ignite your appreciation for something once again, especially something that is actually in your everyday world. This is a marvellous time to learn or finish old paperwork. Your secret blessing is you have energy to get thing done!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
It may be “all about the bass”, but for the next four weeks, it’s going to be all about the money for you. Cash flow. Money in/money out. Earnings. Purchases. Expenses. If you’re looking for a job, your best chances are to reapply where you tried once before. Cheques in the mail will be late. Financial negotiations will be stalled. However, on the upside, you can also finish financial matters more quickly. Old debts might be repaid to you. You might also have a chance once again to buy something you really wanted in the past but somehow it didn’t happen.
Courtesy Georgia Nocols