Yes, it’s true. It’s the happy people who get what they want. It’s the courageous who attract abundance. It’s the loving who are loved. So how’s your elemental balance? Are you fiery, excitable and mildly deranged, or watery, wet and seductive? The point is, it’s still a year of abundance. But abundance means different things to different people. What’s your version?
AQUARIUS 20 January — 18 February
Love: Finding love, romance, passion and dream fulfilment is your instruction for the year. More than almost anything else. But since you long ago convinced yourself that love was a fantasy and that companionship and support were the best anyone could hope for, you’re wondering why that belief is no longer quite enough. Sure, you have fabulous friends and people love having you around. But being the life of the party is not always so great when the party’s ground to a halt. OK, so you’re taking another long, hard look at love. Are you willing to risk potential pain for the promise of magic? Heck, yes. Besides, you won’t have much choice. Miss one chance and the universe will toss out another. This year’s energies offer passion, marriage, pregnancy and complete loss of control. Announce that you’re ready to trust the process and open the door.
Money: Instead of viewing money as a source of greed and abuse, how about seeing it as an energy of abundance and opportunity? Think of it this way: everything that comes to us, no matter the source, is a gift from the universe. If you understand that, you’ll be far more able to cherish anything that comes into your space. The point is, if you reject the cosmic offerings, the universe will simply toddle off and give them to someone else. So to each new offer — brilliant ideas, financial gifts, fabulous new jobs — say thank you. Money’s better this year than last, especially after May. Career opportunities are fewer, so find ways to love what you have. If you really need something new, tell yourself you deserve the best and thank the universe for sending you the best job in the world. A little humility is all it takes ... amazingly.
Health: Even though you’re in excellent physical shape, you’re more interested in becoming a god than a mere fabulous human being. You have no intention of succumbing to any weakness whatsoever. Nothing wrong with that and perfectly possible if you’re determined enough. But wouldn’t it be nice to give yourself the occasional break? Try, at least, for a sloth weekend every few months. The rest of the time you’re experimenting with and thoroughly researching every form of alternative therapy and youth miracle on the market. You’re becoming, in short, your own lab rat. Go ahead. You may even discover a cure for something fantastic. Genius and effort are, after all, never wasted. And you have plenty of both.
PISCES 19 February — 20 March
Love: There’s not much happening here, but nothing bad either. There’s a "plodding-along" sense about the first few months of the year. After that, June could bring sudden magic, of the "love-at-first-sight" variety. Before you start picking out china, make sure it’s love you’re looking at rather than lust. Lust seldom requires crockery. And if you already have something workable, give yourself time to fix it before rushing off to greener pastures. Mature lessons about the meaning of commitment are yours to grow from. If your love survives this year, it’ll be with you for the long haul. Choose your words and thoughts with care.
Money: The career lifts itself to a completely new dimension in May. Eventually you’d like to be one of those people who works "smart rather than hard". This year you’ll just be working hard. Hopefully, you’re setting up a business or starting something on your own. If not, fight for as much independence as you can get. You need to see for yourself what you’re capable of. Most importantly, you need to understand that not even you can do everything. You may even have to ask for help. Either way, the yacht will have to wait. You’re finally mastering the art of financial management and discovering that sometimes, waiting for something is just as delicious as getting it. Think of yourself as having been educated rather than punished. Now, with your new skills, you can get back to believing that anything is possible and magic is real. The bottom line though, is all of it requires discipline. Are your thoughts clear? Your dreams in order? Your desires under control? Your decisions made? Excellent.
Health: Better, but still needs watching. And since you’re always so fascinated by the minutiae of bodily functions, you’ll be pleased to know there’s plenty here to keep you busy. The focus has moved from fears and limitations to stress and high-volume transformation. There’s a pressing need to keep the feet in good shape. So keep them warm, massaged and circulating. Watch the ankles too, they’ll need support to avoid collapse at crucial moments. And learn to meditate. It keeps you calm and brings in more energy than you’ll ever know how to use. Health needs special attention before May. After that, it ups its game. Add cucumbers, almonds and melon to your diet. And take ginseng for those jittery nerves. Oh, and work on your addictions. Every Piscean has at least one. Forgive yourself and allow yourself to release the bad guys. Be gentle.
ARIES 21 March — 19 April
Love: The winds of change are blustering through your love life. As you change — and you are changing — so are your needs. And your loves change. No point sitting around with your head in your hands wondering what’s going on. What’s going on is your heart wants an adventure. So if you’re already committed, expect dramas. And decide upfront how much you want your relationship to last. If you’re single, expect to find a hundred ways to fill the gap, all of them interesting, none of them lasting. This one’s about you, about discovering every aspect of your new self and letting it out of its cage. To play.
Money: Fascinating as ever, your money planets throw a zillion opportunities your way, especially after May 4. Try them all. Even if you’re employed, there’s no harm in exploring a few ideas in your spare time. The career itself is fine, but you’re not. You’re restless, even bored — ready for some excitement. An April surprise will bring back that spark.
Health: Hardly an issue you have time to dwell on with so many other fascinating things going on. Even so, your internal juices continue to flow with or without your assistance. And left to themselves, can chew up an entire stomach lining. So try eating bananas, honey, nuts, dairy and beetroot. And lay off the coffee. This year’s planets offer energy and enthusiasm, combined with a tendency towards excess. So take a closer look. Is the energy right; do you feel nurtured and rested in your environment; are the colours and shapes around you adding to your sense of wellbeing? These things can be fixed, you know. Get it done.
TAURUS 20 April — 20 May
Love: Still single? Not for long. But you’ll have to be patient about the Big Moments. Love starts slowly this year, with invitations and revived friendships. The water begins to boil around May, steaming its way into late September. If you’re already taken, find ways to develop romance at home. This is one of those years when you refuse to be taken for a ride or for granted. Even so, watch that possessive streak. It only drives away the very people you’re trying to hang on to.
Money: Success comes at a price as conflicts between personal and business plans put you in the middle. No guilt allowed. The point is, fantasy careers complete with glamour and adoration are all within your grasp. And even those without jobs will get one soon. Last year you prepared yourself for this. Now it’s here, and commitments at home can’t be allowed to get in the way. Try this: accept that, for now, the work is more important than the money and that the big bucks come later. But most of all, accept that life comes in cycles, and this cycle is about finding your true vocation. The rest will cope.
Health: Watch your bones. Take calcium (with magnesium) to strengthen them and do stretching exercise to keep you supple. You’re stiffening up and the possibility of a twisted ankle or broken wrist is real. Treat yourself with some delicacy. It’s not always necessary to be the tough one. Try to be just half as nice to yourself as you would be to anyone else in pain. One more thing: you’ll be working extra hard before May and after September. Plan for some rest in between. Burnout is very boring, even for someone as long-suffering as you can be.
GEMINI 21 May — 20 June
Love: Meeting all sorts of fabulous people, are you? Falling in love with at least half of them? Either way, your social feathers have been fluffed and the only potential problem is limited time. Of course, you’ll eventually also have to ask yourself which one you’ll settle with, at least for a while. No hurry though. The plan is for fun, romance, magic and loads of wicked nights. There’s also a spot of travel thrown in, so foreign loves are an added option. You’ll decide how to use these fantastic energies. But they must be used. Left to themselves, they’ll create every type of havoc they can invent. Try to take charge of your heart. For once.
Money: The obstructions have been shoved aside and you’re raring to go, so it’s a definite "yes" to dramatic career and job changes all year. No point settling in anywhere. Besides, from mid-May you’ll see noticeable increases in your assets, freeing you up to follow a few dreams. Luck is no longer a myth for the gullible: it’s an energy that’s very obviously following you. Meanwhile, keep your options wide open. Accept freelance work and sit in the front row at every meeting. You don’t want to miss a moment of the type of energy that whooshes in and out before you’ve even sat down. Think of yourself as young and adventurous, willing to take whichever road presents itself. You may even learn to trust yourself.
Health: Shall we say delicate? The problem, of course, is that nine years out of 10 you behave as though health is a word meant for other people. But now your overworked, neglected body is demanding attention, and you’re cheesed off as hell. Don’t be. Just listen closely to a body that requires only the most basic of input and give it what it wants. And watch that overwork thing, it really is bad for your health. Nerves, stress, panic and wild flings without rest are all bad news. Your main source of drama is, after all, the nervous system. So calm down. Try some yoga. Add some garlic and horseradish to your diet. And give yourself the occasional break.
CANCER 21 June — 22 July
Love: Love has been, to say the least, challenging. Definitely unstable. And instability is the one thing you really can’t cope with. Or can you? Have you discovered an inner strength? Have you found that "forever" is a flexible term and that you’re almost OK with that? Excellent. Now focus the energy back on yourself. This year’s transformation tango wants you to know precisely what will make you happy. Once you’ve figured it out, you can let it be known and surrender to the greater plan. The "how" is not up to you. The "what" is very much part of your daily list. This is a fabulous year for you, provided you’re not hanging on to life rafts while standing on the shore. Have a little faith. You’ll be richly rewarded.
Money: Tired of rescuing all the emotional cripples? Excellent. Let them rescue themselves for a change. You have much more interesting fish to fry. Your career, for a start, is taking off like a rocket. Your finances are better than ever, provided you avoid spending a month’s salary in a single afternoon. And your motivations are bristling with enthusiasm. It’s an adventure year for you. Take your pick. From May onwards you’re on a roll. Visualise yourself sitting comfortably in your private jet. And make it happen. Not impossible at all.
Health: The Chinese tell us to take only the food we can comfortably eat and to cherish each mouthful as we chew. Wasted food, they say, results in wasted fortune. Think on that the next time you wolf down a hamburger on your way to the car. The stomach, breasts and digestion are sensitive this year, especially between March and May, and desperately in need of preventive help. Try massage, reflexology, herbs and, most of all, a loving attitude to your food. The neck, throat and back need attention from September. Have you ever tried craniosacral therapy or Indian head massage? Reflexology is good for all of it, year round. Arrowroot, mustard seed and cloves help with digestion. Most of all though, find ways to relax. Worrying about nothing or something creates greater illness than a truckload of bacon and eggs. Calm yourself, sweetie. Everything will be fine.
LEO 23 July — 22 August
Love: What do you believe — in your heart? Wisecracks aside, do you have an understanding of your own truth? The planets are weeding out the garbage, replacing it with clarity and hope. Now all you need is a little faith in yourself. Look, fertility is up and precaution needs to be taken if you’re not in the market. But as for emotional commitment, you’ll have to work on committing to yourself first. Mostly though, love and relationships will stay as they are. If you’re looking for the former, you’ll find it in an array of places and situations, but whether it will last is another story. First, you have to decide what commitment means to you. And intimacy. Now there’s a tough one.
Money: Life hasn’t been easy lately and you’re wondering how much more you can take. As it turns out, not much at all. From May you’ll start to see the rewards for your extraordinary efforts. You had big dreams and to make them happen, you had to develop mental and physical muscles. Which meant, of course, cosmic tests. Tedious but true. Now you get to play with your newfound gifts. Before May you’ll turn inward, strengthening your beliefs and abilities. From September the seeds of success will sprout into floral arrangements of your own design.
Health: The entire health industry is calling to you as the planets zoom in and out of your body. Believe it or not, the trick lies in finding the middle path. Obsessive focus on health is just as weird as excessive self-destruction. It is possible to have fun and be healthy. And right now it’s up to you to find out how. Before your kidneys explode. Your heart too could use some attention. A morning jog perhaps? Or some kick boxing to channel that aggression? You might master the Alexander technique to help your ailing back. And if you throw a few green vegetables, eggs and wholewheat into your diet you’ll soon be in tip-top shape. No need to go overboard at all.
VIRGO 23 August — 22 September
Love: The planet of endings and beginnings has been sitting on your heart for so long you’ve almost forgotten it’s there. But its effects haven’t dwindled. This is what’s known as a relationship detox year. Anything left unsaid or unfinished needs a cleansing look now. And just because you’d rather sit uncomfortably with something you know than risk unhappiness on something you don’t, doesn’t mean you’ll be left to do that. These energies are karmic, releasing you from the unfinished; making way for new beginnings. Courage is all you’ll need. Fascination and adventure are guaranteed.
Money: Managing career, money and personal ascension have always been your personal missions. The question, always, is how do you get what you want? Or it used to be. From now, stop worrying about the "how" and start thinking about the "what". Every journey has a number of steps. Your job is to isolate them and take one at a time. You can happily assume the "how" details will be taken care of. More specifically, you’re likely to move, if not house, then place of business. You’re modernising thinking and technology. And you’re allowing yourself to get wealthy, slowly, so you have time to get used to the idea of yourself as an unqualified success. Enough of those all-or-nothing deals. Take baby steps. It’ll involve some baby humility. But it will get you where you’re going, with a lot of help. For a change.
Health: Had a few health scares last year, did you? Those days are over. From now you get to treat your body as you please, without fear of reprisal. Of course, you can always enhance your health in a myriad ways, as you well know. Experiment as much as you like and make it fun. One more thing: safe sex is vital if you’re exploring options. The colon, bladder and sexual organs are your most vulnerable body parts. Get regular check-ups. Make appointments. And most of all, be kind to yourself. Your body is precious.
LIBRA 23 September — 22 October
Love: For once you honestly couldn’t care less about finding your soul mate and declaring undying love. If you’ve already found what you want, you’ll be content. If you haven’t, you’ll postpone your search for another day. For now, your focus is on yourself. You’re sick to death of being dependent on other people’s approval and crippled by your ridiculous fears. You’re in search of strength. And more than that, you’re desperately wanting to take yourself far less seriously. You’re finally ready to do all those things that have frightened you to death, and to do them alone. Whatever your emotional demons, you’re dragging them out of the dark and laughing in their faces. It’s time for some fun.
Money: Frankly, it’s the money you want. And if you have to work to get it, the work had better be fun. There are those who think you’ve become unproductive and careless, but it’s not that. It’s just that with your newfound sensitivity, you’re suddenly seeing all issues from a different perspective. In short, you have no intention of doing something that makes you miserable. You’re attracting abundance from every quarter as you begin to discover that money may grow on trees. But these are trees of awareness, selflessness and love. And sure, that sounds corny, but that’s no reason not to listen. It’s your year to make dreams come true. Start anywhere.
Health: Fussing over the state of your perfect body can occupy hours of your valuable time. Not this year. Though your health will always be of primary concern, your 2023 energies are taking you elsewhere. You’ve finally come to understand that it’s the state of your heart and mind that determine the condition of your body. And for now you’re much more interested in finding peace. And love. Mind you, the planet of unexpected disturbances and sudden change is sitting on your body all year. But this could mean anything from an image change to the unveiling of an entirely new sexual orientation. Any closets you’ve been hiding in will have all doors flung open now. That aside, try new diets, exercise regimes, healing techniques. Watch how your precious body responds. And congratulate yourself.
SCORPIO 23 October — 21 November
Love: Those sudden, earthquake-out-of-the-blue types of changes have pursued you like a shadow for longer than you care to count. The lesson is about fear, insecurity and power, as in swapping the first state for the second. If you want power, you have to accept that you already have it. If you want magic, you have to accept that you’re a magician. By now you’re moving in the right direction and your mountainous road is finally flattening out. You might even have a moment for a second look at a tumultuous love life. You might even consider trusting someone enough to believe what they say without checking it out. Leave the detective work to the detectives. Besides, as they say, that which you resist, persists. Stop resisting. Your entire life is on an upward swing. Try laughing out loud for no reason at all. Great start.
Money: You’ve had to manage your money with the ingenuity of an escape artist. Not any more. The heavy, sweat-for-every-cent planets have moved on and you finally get to collect. The do-gooders would say you’ve been through financial consolidation. For you, it was more like persecution. But that was then. If you’re up to your eyeballs in debt you’ll start easing into a better place. If you’ve coped, congratulate yourself. From now the energy shifts you to a land of opportunity, good fortune and fabulous deals. Of course, you’ll need to implement the lessons you’ve learnt over the past two years. But you’re wiser now. And calmer. The ego is, at last, far less important than the end result. It’s time to get the career you’ve always wanted. Excellent.
Health: There’s danger here as the stress of so much change creeps into your body. You know how sensitive you are and how badly you handle transformation. Time to take extra care of yourself. See a dietitian, homeopath, acupuncturist ... go through the list. This is not a good time to fall over. And besides, it really doesn’t take much to keep healthy. Just a little care, awareness and attention. And those things you have in abundance. One more thing, load up on Vitamin C and kelp (if you can bear it — nice in sushi). You’re prone to fevers and energy lapses. Mark a few "me-time" moments on your calendar. Do it now, before the year arrives in full swing.
SAGITTARIUS 22 November — 21 December
Love: Still standing? Of course you are. It takes a lot more than a few dodgy planets to clobber this little soldier. You’ve learnt how to push yourself to the limit and beyond. You’ve discovered there are no limits when it comes to love. And you’ve found your power. Remind yourself you have the power to turn your life into a magical dream. Your response to this idea, no doubt, is ‘Oh, PLEASE!’. And therein lies your problem. Deep in the Sagittarius soul lurks a belief that unless you’re perfect, you don’t deserve anything good. And since there is no such thing as perfection, you’ve walked yourself into a sticky situation. The wonderful thing about baggage is that once you’ve identified it, you can dump it as easily as a bag of bricks. So dump. You are fabulous and lovable just the way you are. And though the love life may take a little longer to sort itself out, you can start by loving yourself. This is your year.
Money: Idealism is a gift and a curse. OK, so you don’t want to earn your money selling hand grenades. And that’s great. But you still need to earn money and the Billionaire Mother Teresa slot appears to have been taken. Better news is that the abundance planet moves in in May. Before then, you’ll have plenty of time to get your act together. You’ll start to see the real money from June and until then, you’re shifting, checking, reassessing and making a conscious choice for happiness. Are you happy in your work? If not, do something about it. Or it will be done for you. Simple as that.
Health: As always, you have the constitution of an ox. And the type of courage that thinks nothing of leaping out of an aeroplane or flinging yourself off a mountain. What is new is that your energy has taken on a more emotional tone, hurtling you up and down that mountain without ever having to leave your room. Take care of your liver and stomach, not that there’s anything wrong; just that they’re more vulnerable than usual, particularly before May. Eat liver, oats and bran, with as many green vegetables as you can digest. And cool it with the alcohol. Your body is in rebellion. Treat it as you would a naughty adolescent — firm but kind.
CAPRICORN 22 December — 19 January
Love: You’ve been buffeted from here to there and back again. And you’re more than a little battered. What you’re dreaming about is a six-month sabbatical, where you get to lie on your back and order cocktails. Not going to happen. But yes, the energies are definitely lightening up. For a start, the family is seeing your value and supporting your ideals. Don’t waste time doubting their sincerity. You, meanwhile, are developing your skills, learning anything you can, growing into a more productive vehicle by the day. And now you’d really like someone to take care of you for a change. Look, you’ll always be the carer. That won’t change. But what has changed is you. From now, you get to decide how much energy you need for yourself and how much you have to spare. You’re recognising the difference between perennial victims and those who can genuinely benefit from your help. You might even marry one of those — maybe next year. There’s no rush here. For once, your needs come first. You’re finally learning how to love yourself.
Money: Been rethinking your financial strategies? There are two problems that seriously affect your financial growth: first, you’ve convinced yourself that withholding (money, love, generosity of spirit) makes you more powerful, and second, you haven’t figured out the boundary lines between too much and too little. Learn to give without condition, ask for help and you’ll end the year a billionaire. Capricorns are supposed to be wealthy and powerful. Trust yourself to make good decisions. Prepare to change your career (June/July) if you’re not happy with the one you’ve got. Expect it all to work out for the best. Can’t fail.
Health: You’re a delicate flower at the best of times and this isn’t the best of times. Not that there’s necessarily anything wrong with your body. But your sensitivity quotient is off the charts, making you vulnerable to negative energies, other people’s fears and your fear of appearing less than perfect. You’ll spend your last dime getting Botox for that tiny dent and will drag yourself into a howling gale for a great deal on imported shoes. Nothing wrong with take care of yourself. But when your stress over taking care of yourself is making you ill, well, you see the irony. Anyway, this year is about recognising your vulnerability and making allowances; giving yourself an occasional break from perfection. You can do that, can’t you?
