Aries (March 21-April 19)

Your birthday is a month away, which means your personal year is ending. So this is the perfect month to think about what you want in the coming year. Take time to define goals to guide you this year. When you give yourself a specific goal, you increase the odds of achieving that goal. It beats going through life willy-nilly, management by crisis. Meanwhile, Mars now energizes you, making you proactive and decisive, while Venus makes you charming, diplomatic and magically skilled at choosing wardrobe goodies.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your popularity will grow this month. Perhaps you will join a class or a group or become more involved with a friend? Whatever happens, you will become more aware of the value of friendships in your life, and how important they are to you. You will also be aware of the benefit of cooperating with others. You will see that others help you get what you want. Therefore, focus on team efforts. Form working units. Accept invitations from others.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This month the Sun is at the top of your chart. This is the only time all year this happens. This is a powerful phenomenon. It acts like a flattering spotlight on you, which is why everyone thinks you are fabulous and capable. This is why you will be approached to take on increased responsibilities. Just say yes, because you will dazzle everyone without doing anything special. This is the time to examine your life as a whole, to see if you’re going in the direction you want. ‘Second star to the right and straight on till morning.’

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is an exciting time because the Sun is urging you to broaden your horizons through new experiences, study or travel. You want to break free from your everyday routine and expand your experience of life. Embrace anything that stimulates your mind. Legal matters might be important. You might also have an increased interest in religious, spiritual and metaphysical areas. Meanwhile, Venus and Mars, at the top of your chart will arouse your ambition and enhance relationships with authority figures. In fact, this ‘enhancement’ might even lead to a romance with your boss.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Travel for pleasure will delight you now. You might surprise yourself by how keen you are to put energy into creative, intellectual study or anything that improves your mind. You want to explore beliefs, politics, religion and metaphysics. You want to ‘know’ more. You will enjoy debating new ideas. Because your appreciation of beauty is heightened, you will focus more on art, beautiful things and places. You might strike up a new relationship with someone from a different background. You want to be a new, improved Leo!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The Sun is your source of energy, and this week it moves 180º opposite from your sign. Since this is as far away from you as it gets all – your energy will flag. You will need more sleep. It’s important to acknowledge this and accept it, instead of ignoring it. Take naps. This polarized position of the Sun can create problems dealing with others, especially authority figures. You have your ideas and they have theirs. Certain issues might come to a head now, which gives you clarity. Meanwhile, your sex drive is strong!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You suddenly want to turn over a new leaf and pull your life together. You will make To Do lists so that you feel you are on top of your scene and being as productive and efficient as possible. Not only will you focus on accomplishing tasks, you will also focus on improving your health. (Since you’re on this kick – why not go for the whole enchilada?) However, fiery Mars will be opposite your sign, and this might create tension with friends and partners. You might even encounter an enemy. Fortunately, Venus will soften things.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

A playful, creative time awaits you because this month is one of the most fun months of the year for you. Get out and have a good time! Accept invitations to party and attend sports events. You want a chance to express yourself and be free to be who you really are. Relations with children will be important. This is also a strong highlight on romance and love affairs. Some of you might have a work-related love affair. Meanwhile, all is not just fun and games because you will work hard at your job due to the fact that you take pride in what you’re doing right now.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This month is a busy swirl of fun events with family members and playful times with children plus romantic dates, sports events, social occasions and even vacations. Yet, with all this focus on fun and creative times, your strongest focus will be on home, family and your personal life. Some might be involved with a parent. One thing is certain, you will give yourself a personal report card about the way you live your life, and the choices you make. Examine how your past choices create your future. That’s the secret.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This month is jam-packed with short trips, conversations with everyone, busy, daily errands, as well as increased reading, writing and study. You are ambitious about what you want to accomplish in your external world, your daily world, and even at home. In the midst of this busy pace, you might also redecorate or renovate where you live. Family conflicts, as well as loving family get-togethers, are both in the picture. It was ever thus. George Burns was right. ‘Happiness is a large, loving, close-knit family in another city.’

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Although you are focused on earnings, money, cash flow, assets and possessions, now more than any other time in the year, is the time to ask yourself if the things you own serve your needs. In other words, do you own your stuff or does it own you? Are you a slave to your possessions? What you need to do now is gain a better control over your life through what you own. Meanwhile, Mars makes you direct and forthright, while Venus, softens all your communications and helps you earn money. Ka-ching!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

The Sun has returned to your sign for the first time in 11 months giving you an opportunity to recharge your batteries for the coming year. It attracts favourable circumstances and important people to you. Because the Sun is your source of energy, you will project yourself more forcefully than usual, and make a great impression on others. It also makes you want to talk to others and get your ideas out. Meanwhile, you’re working hard to earn money, and spend it!