Aries: March 21 – April 19

“Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.”

Hello 2014!

— Twyla Tharp

This year brings relief and increased happiness. This is welcome news because the past few years have been difficult, especially dealing with others. The year 2014 will be more fortunate for you in your personal world and, later in the year, you will travel to favourite haunts and treat yourself to the good life. Start planning your vacation. (And if you look like your passport photo — you need it.)

Mars attacks!

The year 2014 will be quite different and here’s the skinny: Fiery Mars is your ruler. (This is why you have a short fuse; you’re fast on the draw and competitive.) Once every two years, Mars sits opposite your sign for about seven weeks, hey — no biggie. But in 2014 — Holy Fireball! — Mars sits opposite your sign until August. This hasn’t happened since 1981. Since Mars is what makes you feisty, you probably think you’ll be tearing a strip off everyone. Well, yes and no. In March, April and May, Mars will be retrograde, which puts a brake on your aggression. But, yes, for the rest of the time, you’ll be a little impatient with others. Be nice.

Money: The second most important thing

Since 2011, you’ve been out of the gate and running but disappointments with professional partnerships and co-workers have been tough. These will continue. Expect intense disputes because you’re annoyed with others. Even the general public might frustrate you. However, between April and June you will mediate differences and establish a compromise. (Note: Because you’re getting less support from others, you need all the co-operation you can get.) You feel rebellious because you want to be free of the restrictions others place on you, as well as the selfimposed restrictions you place on yourself. You want to change your life direction. Don’t let this be a pointless rebellion. Not only will you persevere, you will succeed. But not yet. Part of this equation is coming to terms with other people’s values. Meanwhile, money from real estate looks good. Later in 2014, there will be chances to advance in the arts, the entertainment world, the hospitality industry and work with children. Love is chemistry, sex is physics

You’re cautious about relationships now because many of you have come out of a broken relationship. Even though you’re impulsive and headstrong, you’ve learned some lessons. Good news! In the summer and fall of this year, fabulous new romantic possibilities exist — the best in more than a decade. Love affairs, flirtations, casual dalliances and relationships might blossom into something special. Meanwhile existing relationships will be happier, more fun-filled and lighthearted. Nevertheless, fiery Mars will oppose you in your House of Partnerships, creating conflict with others. It will make you easily annoyed with others and judgmental. You might also be forced to deal with declared enemies. However, the upside is you will clear the air of unexpressed grievances. Home suite home

Oh joy. Things couldn’t be better with home, family and real estate holdings. We’re talking major horseshoes! You’re smack dab in one of the luckiest times in 12 years. Now is the time to expand, renovate and buy goodies for your home. You might purchase for the first time, or sell and buy, or speculate in real estate. (Real estate speculation is good next year as well.) Your home might expand through marriage, birth or adoption or because someone moves in. This same good fortune blesses family relationships, making everyone happier, kinder and more generous to each other. But lo! All is not sweetness and light. Partnerships continue to be challenged. (Ouch.) Sneak peek beyond 2014

In 2015, your job will improve or opportunities for a different job will pave the way for your time of harvest in 2018-21. At this time, your cherished dreams will come true. You’ll be proud of your achievements and others will be aware of your success. This is why you need not be discouraged with any challenges at the moment because in a mere four years, your reputation will shine! At that time, you will benefit from the wealth and resources of others, especially through your partner. Ain’t life grand? Lucky days for 2014 Jan 6, 7, 8 Feb 2, 3, 4 Mar 2, 3, 29, 30 April 26, 27, 28 May 23, 24, 25 June 19, 20, 21 July 16, 17, 18 Aug 13, 14, 15 Sep 9, 10, 11 Oct 7, 8, 9 Nov 3, 4,5, 30 Dec 1, 2, 27, 28, 29 Who Shares My Birthday? March 21 Gary Oldman 1958 22 Billy Collins 1941 23 Keri Russell 1976 24 Tommy Hilfiger 1951 25 Elton John 1947 26 Leslie Mann 1972 27 Quentin Tarantino 1963 28 Jennifer Weiner 1979 29 Amy Sedaris 1961 30 Norah Jones 1979 31 Ewan McGregor 1971 April 1 Debbie Reynolds 1932 2 Linda Hunt 1945 3 Marlon Brando 1945 4 Robert Downey Jr. 1965 5 Tom Riley 1981 6 Paul Rudd 1969 7 Janis Ian 1951 8 Patricia Arquette 1968 9 Cynthia Nixon 1966 10 Shay Mitchell 1987 11 Marguerite de Navarre 1492 12 Tom Clancy 1947 13 Seamus Meaney 1939 14 Sarah Michelle Gellar 1977 15 Seth Rogen 1982 16 Ellen Barkin 1954 17 Jennifer Garner 1972 18 Bryan Baeumler 1974 19 Ashley Judd 1968