Your Year Ahead with Russel

Dec 22 - Jan 20 Capricorn

Health: You’ll find contentment in simple activities like spending time with pets, developing creative projects and reading. Adopting a lower profile will help you recharge your batteries and regain your strength. Finances: An income stream will cease to flow around the end of January, due to a stressful Lunar Eclipse. Don’t panic. An exciting moneymaking opportunity will come along soon after this financial hiccup. Romance: Your love life will take some twists and turns in 2018. After May, you’ll fall head over heels in love with an offbeat rebel. Are you in a serious relationship? Your amour will encourage you to take up a hobby. Happiness: Devoting more time to solitary pursuits will fill you with quiet pleasure. You’ll become indifferent to worldly pursuits like status and wealth.

June 21 - July 21 Cancer

Health: 2018 is about you changing priorities to see more of friends and family. Simple daily exercise will keep your energy high as you discover a more relaxing life. Finances: January marks the end of a source of income; focus on becoming self-employed up to May. A friend may offer steady employment in August which will involve travel. Expand your professional network. Romance: The first 10 months of 2018 have a passionate intensity. If you’re single, you’ll feel a powerful attraction with someone who is cultured and intelligent. Don’t play the field as casual flirtations can deepen into obsessions. Happiness: You’ll take emotional and creative risks between January and October as you yearn for adventure. You could adopt a pet in November which will give you a new lease of life.

Jan 21 - Feb 18 Aquarius

Health: When you tire of mixing with people you’ll enjoy time alone. Reading, writing and communing with nature can be therapeutic throughout the year. Finances: Saving and investing as much as possible is wise and shows you are thinking about your longer term future. Keep an eye on all your financial statements, all year. Romance: Your love life comes to a crossroads in January, when a Lunar Eclipse prompts you to make up or break up. If your heart is no longer in a relationship, it’s best to part. Are you single? Playing the field will be lots of fun between July and August. Happiness: Your lucky star will shine on your social life. Joining a club will help you to get out more and make friends. Pursuing a lifelong dream is strongly advised from November.

July 22 - Aug 22 Leo

Health: You’ll be able to spend quality time getting fit as you experience several important personal transitions in 2018. This is your year to put yourself first to improve your mind, body and spirit. Finances: Monitor accounts closely for any changes that could cost you money. If the interest rate soars, look for better deals. Be wary if you have a joint account with an impulse buyer. Romance: February’s Solar Eclipse marks an energising turning point in your relationship. You learn if it’s an affair of the heart or a casual fling. If you’re in a relationship, the end of the year will feel like a second honeymoon. Happiness: Home is where your heart is for most of 2018. Between January and November, you’ll have a chance to move to somewhere that makes your heart sing. No intention of moving? Add nice influences to your home.

Feb 19 - March 20 Pisces

Health: Visiting distant destinations will open your mind to new ideas and influences and increase your reputation as a natural diplomat with people from all walks of life. Finances: Your financial situation will stabilise starting in May. For the past few years, you’ve experienced a “feast or famine” dynamic when it comes to money. It will be much easier to find steady employment from August. Romance: The time between May and June will be the most romantic of the year. All that matters to you is your love and respect for each other. 2018 offers opportunities for romantic getaways. Happiness: It’s essential to surround yourself with kind, supportive and like-minded people throughout the year. Don’t be surprised if your social circle gets a little smaller, but a lot more congenial through the year.

Aug 23 - Sept 22 Virgo

Health: 2018 will be free of obstacles so you can pursue your hobbies and outdoor interests. From January to November, these will bring relief from work related stress. Finances: You’ve had good fortune for a few years but from May to November it would be wise to cultivate new money-making opportunities. Take this opportunity to build up savings. Romance: Your love life will have a fated quality this year. An accomplished person will seek out your company. They may have a tendency to command the spotlight, so be assertive. Looking to get married? February or March is ideal. Happiness: Travel and exploring unfamiliar territory will be an enjoyable and energising experience. As 2018 progresses, you’ll find it much easier to achieve your goals and find lasting happiness.

March 21 - April 20 Aries

Health: Take a more placid approach to life and rediscover your spiritual side through yoga, time outdoors and connecting with nature. Slow down and smell the flowers. Finances: The first three weeks in April are a good time to ask for a pay rise or improved bonus scheme. In May, unusual money-making opportunities should be explored. Romance: Your love life sizzles and scintillates throughout 2018 as you continue to strengthen bonds with your lover. If you’re looking for love, the Solar Eclipse in August will see your charisma at an all-time high. Happiness: You’ll be able to find complete relaxation when travelling to exotic locations. This will recharge your mind and spirit. Places of beauty will rekindle your creative mind as you find joy in writing or drawing.

Sept 23 - Oct 22 Libra

Health: Exercising and diet can have a beneficial effect. Even taking a warm bath each night will help relieve stress and recharge batteries. 2018 has many opportunities for you, including improved health. Finances: 2018 promises to be a lucrative year from January to November. If you want a well-paid position, aim to reach your goal during this potential-packed period. Try to increase contributions to a savings or retirement account. Romance: An exciting love affair could blossom in mid-February, thanks to a power ful Solar Eclipse. If you’re already in a relationship, your amour will have wonder ful news. Happiness: You’ll develop a fresh appreciation for beautiful sights, sounds, scents, tastes and tactile sensations. Enjoy this sensuous and sensual time.

April 21 - May 20 Taurus

Health: Taking a new approach to health and fitness throughout 2018 will bring amazing results. You’ll discover new exercise classes which help to lose weight, but also change your whole body. Finances: Working overseas is a distinct possibility. You should always plan for a rainy day, so it’s important to start saving and budgeting. Romance: A special relationship during June could result in an engagement or marriage. If you’re looking for love, you should attend parties during July and August to meet new and interesting people. Happiness: You will be delving deeply into a philosophy or religious practice. A spiritual pilgrimage will help you develop a belief system that resonates with your morals. By May, you should adopt a new look and lifestyle.

Oct 23 - Nov 21 Scorpio

Health: Spiritual pursuits and artwork are sure to be a profound source of joy and satisfaction for you. No matter what you’re doing, always make time to meditate and be at one with nature. Finances: A tense career situation will come to a close around January 31, forcing you to take a second look at your earning potential. You could receive a nice little windfall between April and May, allowing you to be very discerning in your future choices. Romance: Your personal magnetism will attract a lot of amorous attention. If you’re single, things might take a torrid turn from May through to November. Happiness: You’ll be the focus of attention for most of 2018, so make the most of it. Promote your agenda, showcase your creative work and pursue your heart’s desire.

May 21 - June 21 Gemini

Health: Boost your energy levels by following your passion in fashion and photography during 2018. Don’t ignore an annoying health problem. A perceptive doctor will offer therapeutic advice. Finances: Avoid spending money as soon as it hits your account. Get into the habit of saving some every month. You could start your own business from May to June with a friend’s help. Romance: Be patient if relationships feel strained. As the months progress, you’ll have a much better rapport and understanding. You’ll find love at parties during August and September. Use your charisma and smile. Happiness: Solitary activities will bring you joy. Time doing your own thing will help you enjoy developing art projects and doing spiritual work which helps to release tension.

Nov 22 - Dec 21 Sagittarius

Health: Pour your energy into pleasant pursuits like hobbies, sports and studying. Instead of spending on gadgets, you’ll cultivate contentment with what you have. Finances: Money won’t flow as freely as in the past and it will be challenging to live on a budget. By scaling back on impulse buys and making resources go further, you can live comfortably on what you earn. Romance: Towards the middle of 2018, your love life will begin to stabilise. If you are unattached you could meet someone special in April, when you can’t help being drawn to an adventurous, pioneering person. Happiness: Superficial friendships will fall by the wayside, giving you more time for solitary pursuits. Reading, writing and communing with nature will take on a new significance this year.