NB – The readings below can either be read from your Sun Sign – i.e. your birthday – or your Ascendant sign, which is calculated form your time of birth. Try also reading it from your Moon Sign, as Hindu astrologers suggest.
Please note that this year is a Leap year, which means that a day has been added to the calendar. So, you may notice that the beginning and end dates in some cases are a day earlier than usual. The Full Moon in Libra that traditionally heralds Easter, always presents relationship matters in your face, whatever your sign happens to be.
Aries : 21st March – 20th April – The New Moon on 28th October influences your sign for the following month, in your Solar Eighth House. This is the area associated with joint finances and shared resources, like rent, mortgages, etc. As Mars, your feisty ruling planet is also there, you will have to watch for a tendency to engage in battle with your partner. You could step back and attempt to negotiate, but I don’t think anyone will be fooled – if you need to shout, find somewhere out in the open and do it there, or in your car. This could be a good month for you to go into some kind of personal growth program or therapy – you can guarantee that you will emerge with something valuable at the end of the process. And you will have a better handle on your emotional expression, which gives your significant other a bit of a break!
Taurus: 19th April – 20th May – This is a month of sorting out your relationship needs – if someone isn’t coming up to scratch then you may have to put your foot down and make some demands. Things will not change just be wishing them to – you will need to take action – and Mars in your opposite sign will ensure that you do just that. If you aren’t in a relationship just now and would like to be, then this could be the perfect month for you to start socialising and making inroads into new pastures for exploration. This month is all about walking your talk. You may find fun with older people – one of whom could turn out to be a little more than just a friend – and who could open a whole new world view for you to enjoy.
Gemini: 20th May – 20th June With the Scorpio New Moon and Mars falling in your Solar 6th House this is the month to work on efficiency – sounds boring, I know, but it will serve you in the long run. So time to throw out all those things that have been clogging up the works for you. Like clothes, for example – if you haven’t worn them for 2 years, pass them on to someone who will wear them now. If your living space is cluttered, then you can guarantee that your mind is equally so – and clarity is the name of the game this month. So, get clearing. Likewise with your health – winter is approaching – and the kind of food we eat in the cold weather can slap the pounds on – it’s how we keep warm. So efficiency of movement is required to ensure that your system doesn’t get clogged up – get yourself into a good fitness regime now and it will hold you in good health through the coldest months.
Cancer: 21st June – 22nd July The combination of the New Moon and Mars in your Solar 5th house can herald a very creative period of time for you. The keyword is enjoyment – so get ready to have some fun. Children can be your main focus – just watch how they play without judgement – try it – let yourself go! The Mars influence could also impact on your career life – you may find that you are being challenged to make some changes there – and it may result in a clash of egos. As long as you stay true to what you want without being unreasonable then things will work through for you. You need to honour your pioneering spirit in the workplace and if you do that, then so will the rest of your colleagues. And you may also be busy creating new pastures for yourself that will enable you to both work and play when you choose rather than when you have to.
Leo: 22nd July – 22nd August Scorpio’s New Moon and Mars falling in the domestic area of your chart give you masses of energy for the changes you wish to make here. Moving furniture, changing rooms around, painting and revamping your property will be your focus. You may find that you are entertaining family and friends more this month – because of your natural generosity of spirit, everyone, including you, will have a good time. You may find that a friend from abroad or from your college days decides to pay you a visit and also add to the fun and games – just make sure that they can weald a paintbrush and get stuck in with you. Just watch out for a possible clash of wills between yourself and a family member – keep a rein on your feelings, as they could be hurt by your words. And, you don’t have to carry everything for the rest of your family either – just say “no” with a nice smile and a gentle voice. They’ll get the message.
Virgo: 22nd August – 22nd September Scorpio’s New Moon and Mars in your Solar 3rd house of siblings and neighbours could bring some clashes with both or either. Your neighbourhood is going to be filled with irritating impediments to you leading an efficient daily life. Things will get in your way to slow down your journey to work, for example, and you may find yourself having to leave the house even earlier than usual to arrive on time. Just be sure that you don’t allow your highly sensitive nervous system to get in knots about this – remember, it will pass! Similarly with some vital documents that seem to have gone astray – don’t get in a tizz about it – ask your partner to help you find it. Your siblings may be the cause of some stress or worry this month as well – take time out to communicate with them – it will smooth your relationships all round.
Libra: 22nd September – 23rd October The New Moon and Mars both fall in your money house this month. Time to balance the books – and maybe even ask for a raise, instead of just hoping. Action is the key this month for you. Mars also rules your house of relationships, so you may find that you are having to fork out some of your own precious resources to help them – just make sure that you keep good records of all your transactions. This could be an excellent month for you to look at your gifts and talents and possibly begin to make a new creative outlet for them – and increase your earning potential at the same time. Joining forces with someone else could be a good way for you to start – just make sure that your mind is as clear as theirs about what you want and how you see the future unfolding for yourself first. It’s independence time for you at the moment.
Scorpio 23rd October – 21st November – see ‘Happy Birthday Scorpio’
Sagittarius 21st November – 21st December – The New Moon and Mars both fall in your house of hidden affairs. You could be starting something very new and it may not be the time right now to tell the world of your plans. Just beaver away in the background and get the whole process watertight, then you can launch when you feel unassailable about it. Launch too soon and others will work very hard against you to stop you – so Mum’s the word! Especially if your plans involve a major relocation for you, because others may not wish you to leave. Your creative juices are flowing this month and so is your charisma – you may find that you are very attractive to others right now – and that may interfere with your future plans. Just play it all by ear, enjoy it, but keep one eye on your future, so that you don’t get waylaid.
Capricorn 21st December -19th January You may find that your friends want one thing from you and you want something completely different. While the New Moon and Mars fall in the social area of your chart this month, you will have to seriously sift through the evidence and check out who has your best interests at heart. Someone will challenge you and you may have to cut some strings and let them go. You may decide to make changes in your working routines and have a mind to do more from home – this will involve a real domestic make-over – whatever the financial costs you are likely to find that the results outweigh any worries you may have on that front. With your usual focus and ambition you will be up and running quickly and then it’s onwards and upwards for you. Your future is where you are focusing – that and your ability to fulfill your obligations to your loved ones. Just be sure that you tell them that’s what you’re doing.
Aquarius 20th January – 19th February – This is an ambitious month – with the Scorpio New Moon and Mars in your career house on your Solar chart, you may feel stretched and put upon by with those in authority over you. This could create a real clash of egos – you know how you hate authority anyway. However, it’s not worth getting caught up verbally this month – just keep your head down and get the job done. On the other hand this is a good period for communicating with others outside of your working environment – by exchanging your ideas with family and even neighbours, you may find that new possibilities for a future community role could arise out if it. You are always looking for ways to make greater social contributions and this month could help you towards that. and it can be closer to home than you previously imagined.
Pisces 19th February – 20th March This is a month of expanding your horizons with both the Scorpio New Moon and Mars falling in your 9th house of higher learning and long distance travels. You may decide to take a course that will add to your skills and ultimately further your financial options. By doing this, you could also open doors to meeting people who are very different to those you are familiar with right now. Your world view will be challenged and as a result broadened – and could result in you being invited abroad to further widen your experiences of life. You will be filled with more optimism than you have of late and this in turn will imbue you with the courage to sort out what you really want out of your life and then go for it! You are now in for a period of changing objectives and expanding friendships – just what you need – good luck!
