HOW TO HARNESS YOUR LUCK IN 2021

Jupiter, the planet of abundance, is changing signs this year, bringing good fortune to those who look for it. Our astrologer, Yasmin Boland, reveals how to make the most of this new beginning…

Essential astrology guide

ARIES

21st Mar to 20th Apr

Your challenges: Issues related to friends are forecast. Time to curate your Instagram feed, perhaps? If someone close is going through a tough time, be there for them, and also see if you can learn from their experience.

Your opportunities: Be open to your spirituality this year. Whether it’s connecting with yourself in a yoga class or getting into meditation, it can offer you the most wonderful and much-needed stress buster.

Harness your luck by… Writing down your dreams – they have something to tell you. Also consider doing some kind of spiritual retreat. It could work wonders.

Your 2021 Moonology* card: The end of

a tough cycle approaches.

TAURUS

21st Apr to 21st May Your challenges: The biggest danger for you in 2021 is that it could all be work, work and more work. If that’s the case, count yourself lucky. It’s better than being out of work in these turbulent times, right? Your opportunities:

Your social life is going to be your saviour this year. Whether you’re seeing friends in person or online, they will be there for you and you will be there for them, and you will all make each other happier. Harness your luck by…

Making a promise to wish on every new moon. You can find out when they are at timeanddate.com. Your 2021 Moonology*

card: Communication is key, so keep talking.

GEMINI

22nd May to 22nd Jun Your challenges: It appears you won’t be able to do all the travel you would love to do in the year ahead. Your second best bet is to do some study. It could help you hugely career-wise. Your opportunities: The good news is that even if you’re stuck at home more than you want to be, your career looks like it’s going off like a rocket this year. Aim high and you could go far. Expand your career vista. Professional opportunities beckon. Harness your luck by…

Being open to massive changes this year. Eclipses in your sign suggest they’re coming. Your 2021 Moonology*

card: Your hard work is paying off so don’t stop now.

CANCER

23rd Jun to 23rd Jul Your challenges: Expect financial lessons in 2021. Listen and you’ll achieve greater financial stability. Save and spend wisely. Ask an expert for their opinion if you’re floundering financially. Your opportunities:

As hard as it might be to believe after 2020, there could be wonderful chances for travel for you in 2021. Either that or you’ll take up study of something new, which opens your eyes and mind to a whole new world. Harness your luck by…

Moving on. It’s important that you slough off the past two years. Relationship issues that plagued you are over. Your 2021 Moonology*

card: Your energy is gaining momentum; your dreams can come true.

LEO

24th Jul to 23rd Aug Your challenges: In 2021, you can expect all your most important lessons and biggest challenges to come to you via your most important relationships. A lot may be asked of you. The more you give, the better your karma. Your opportunities:

The first half of the year presents you with some fabulous financial opportunities, the likes of which you haven’t seen for around seven years. Just make sure you don’t spend more than you earn. Harness your luck by…

Seeing both your sex life and finances as fabulous adventures this year. By cultivating that mindset, they could turn out to be exactly that. Your 2021 Moonology*

card: Work through your fears. What do you need to release?

VIRGO

24th Aug to 23rd Sep

Your challenges: Being a Virgo, you’re all about routines and timetables. This year though, you need to act as though your happiness depends on them, because it kind of does. Get organised and 2021 can work beautifully for you.

Your opportunities: Parts of 2021 see you as the sign most likely to fall in love, to get hit by Cupid, and/or to have stars in your eyes – unless you’re bitterly unhappy in love, in which case 2021 is when you make a break for freedom.

Harness your luck by… Adopting a joyful and even playful attitude to all your most important one-to-one relationships, personal and professional. Your 2021 Moonology* card:

Expect powerful change, so decide now where it is most needed.

LIBRA

24th Sep to 23rd Oct

Your challenges: You’re a sign that loves to love, but in 2021, you might find yourself weighed down with the pressures of life. Your challenge in the year ahead is to make time for fun, romance and creative projects.

Your opportunities: The more you can adopt an ‘I love my life’ attitude to your daily grind, the better. It might sound like a tall order but aim to enjoy every day at least a bit. Smile as much as you can.

Harness your luck by… Starting a gratitude journal. Write in it every day, or at least once a week. It will help you to manifest your goals.

Your 2021 Moonology* card: Meditate and contemplate. It will help you smash 2021.

SCORPIO

24th Oct to 22nd Nov Your challenges: These will be on the home front in 2021. It could be because you’re working too hard and your loved ones feel neglected, or it could just be tough stuff going on in your personal life. Your opportunities:

Whatever happens, you still deserve to have fun. Jupiter is supporting you in doing this, especially from May to July. So when life gets tough, get in touch with friends and have a good time, in whatever ways you can. Harness your luck by…

Accepting that life is going to be a bit of a rollercoaster for you this year. The more you acknowledge this, the better off you’re going to be. Your 2021 Moonology*

card: A new start is coming, so just keep going.

SAGITTARIUS

23rd Nov to 21st Dec Your challenges:

Normally you find it easier than anyone to look on the bright side, and that means you end up creating a happier reality for yourself. However, in 2021, you’re getting your once-every-29-year challenge to this. Think positively. You can do it. Your opportunities:

It looks like your home life is going to be fun this year. You could be moving house, renovating, expanding your existing house or even moving countries. Expect changes in your personal life. Harness your luck by…

Releasing the past and welcoming change. It’s coming anyway, so you might as well embrace it. Your 2021 Moonology*

card: A fiery climax approaches. Expect a big year.

CAPRICORN

22nd Dec to 20th Jan Your challenges: To believe in yourself because you’ve been through so much. Hopefully now you will see how resilient you are. Don’t allow your self-esteem to get beaten. Keep reminding yourself of your good points. Your opportunities:

Optimistic planet Jupiter will be in your Mind Zone for much of 2021, making it much easier than usual for you to focus on the positive. Make this one of your aims for the year ahead. Harness your luck by…

Focusing on your daily life and what it takes to keep it ticking over functionally. This will lead you to happiness this year. Your 2021 Moonology*

card: A personal issue reaches resolution. Hallelujah!

AQUARIUS

21st Jan to 19th Feb Your challenges: 2021 is demanding for you generally, as challenging planet Saturn is in your sign. The good news is that this can be the making of you. You just have to prioritise hard work. Your opportunities: There are multiple amazing opportunities opening up to you this year so make the most of them. It looks as though your finances will get a boost too, especially in the first half of the year – the result of all your hard work. Harness your luck by…

Remembering that we create our own good luck. Your 2021 Moonology*

card: Look at the bigger picture when it all gets too much.

PISCES

20th Feb to 20th Mar

Your challenges: What you really don’t want to do this year is let your fears get the better of you. Face them. Consider seeing a counsellor, if you’re dealing with really big stuff. Get rid of fears now and you’ll change your life, long-term.

Your opportunities: You have the lucky planet Jupiter in your sign on and off this year. In other words, Lady Luck is on your side throughout 2021. It’s a really good year to take small and calculated risks. Approach life as though it’s on your side, because it is.

Harness your luck by… Understanding that your home and personal life are going to make you much happier than your career this year.

Your 2021 Moonology* card: Confidence is

your key to success.