This month promises productivity, abundance and transformation for those intent on turning visions into goals. Dark, deep and distant Pluto, jovial Jupiter and tricky Mercury – the planet associated with trading ideas, contracts and commerce – start the month in powerful alignment with each other. The footballers’ planet, Mars, usually so full of action, takes a vacation and lounges on the beach until the end of the month. Time slows down. Mars’ battlefield is out there on the pitch….this month he takes the battle inside….Action in Inaction. Without the impatient Warrior to distract you from your deeper purpose your best ideas begin to surface around the 13th/14th assisted by inventive Mercury moving into cerebral Gemini. Eureka! Why didn’t you think of that before? No worries….be your original self from now on!!! The love planet Venus moves into sensitive Cancer on the 18th, emotional ties to family and friends will pull you towards your roots. The excitable new moon in Gemini on the 5th renews our collective mental energies: a time for new adventures!
ARIES MARCH 21 – APRIL 20
Although assertive and energetic Mars, your ruling planet, is on holiday (in apparent retrograde motion) you can still tune in to his power and drive and use it to sweep out any old iron and mental clutter: make space for a new cycle of personal growth and creativity. Romance is in the stars for Aries as flirtatious Venus moves into your neighbourhood – make sure you get an invite to that special party.
TAURUS APRIL 21 – MAY 21
Mercury, the planet associated with ideas and communication hangs around your sign until the 13th, take advantage – open up dialogue with people of influence and interest. With Apollo – the solar hero and tamer of dragons – in your sign this month you can turn the opportunities the new moon on the 5th brings into gold.
GEMINI MAY 22 – JUNE 21
It’s your birthday month and it starts with the Sun in close alignment with Love and Beauty – Venus. It’s time to make the most of partnerships and relationships, particularly around the new moon on the 5th. This special cosmic aspect also suggests a rapidly-changing work picture.
CANCER JUNE 22 – JULY 22
If you are getting bored with the inactivity of the usually all-action Mars lounging around in the love and romance sector of your horoscope …change tack. Focus your attention on the Many not the One; Mercury, the planet of communication, is highlighting your social calendar and instead of worrying about a particular relationship, get out and have some fun!
LEO JULY 23 – AUGUST 23
With Pandora – known in myth as the Liberator; curiosity that initiates change – still in your sign keep an open mind if you have set specific plans for the month ahead; around the time of the Gemini new moon on the 5th you may receive new insights. The social and financial sectors of your chart are highlighted – tune in to your intuition.
VIRGO AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22
With Toro – the principle of boundless strength – alongside abundant Jupiter in your sign and in powerful aspect to both transformational Pluto and the planet of ideas, Mercury, this could be the most important month of the year for you. New developments, radical change, anything is possible. Make plans before the 13th.
LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23
The Sun and the planet of Love and Beauty, Venus, are highlighting travel to faraway places….whether they are in the 3D world or in your imagination, the month ahead looks fun and you want to share your experiences with someone special. Finances flow towards the end of the month.
SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22
The Sun, Venus and the new moon all gather in your financial sector at the start of this month. This is a good time to review your resources. A bold approach pays off when it comes to investing your time, energy and cash. Jupiter brings a surprise encounter.
SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21
After a long hard season you would love to be riding the range, roaming in far flung places and enjoying the great outdoors but responsible Saturn – still in your sign – reminds you of your duties. Are you giving enough time to family? to loved ones? or to that project you are committed to finishing? The new moon on the 5th has the potential for new beginnings.
CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20
June brings your work/studies into the spotlight – it’s time to banish fears and allow yourself to consider what you really want before leaping into a new job or starting a new course. Work with, tune in to, the Gemini new moon on the 5th : it could open up some exciting possibilities.
AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18
Make the most of the love and harmony in the air up until the 18th – your utopian ideals feel possible. With Venus in Gemini and the new moon, also in Gemini on the 5th , a special relationship could be forming. Prepare for the end of the month, as Mars gets ready to re-energise you and your career.
PISCES FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20
Home and family life are your top priority this month – they help you stay centered. Restless inter-planetary activity in Gemini stirs up all sorts of thoughts and feelings. Team up with the right group – like-minded people – to make life easier, but change seems inevitable. Prepare and welcome it in.