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All signs: We have the “all clear” today to shop and do business. The new moon (a solar eclipse) is in Capricorn.

Aries (March 21 — April 19) Today: The solar eclipse is taking place at the top of your chart, which relates to your style of dealing with authority. It’s a sober day because the moon is lined up with Saturn. Do you take a win/ lose approach with your boss?

Sunday: Don’t get your belly in a rash this morning because you feel passionately about something, especially something relating to dealing with authority figures. Do not lose it. This intense feeling will pass quite quickly. Why lose points when you don’t have to?

This week: Talk to bosses, parents and VIPs because Mercury is at the top of your chart. Make plans for your career or undertake new studies that might boost your career. Meanwhile, Venus will promote romance with someone “different.” It will also encourage travel and exploration. Naturally, with your ruler fiery Mars in your own sign now, you have the energy to do all these things. Because you are proactive, aggressive and your physical energy is high — remember to be considerate of others. Not everyone is in Aries with Mars in their sign.

Taurus (April 20 — May 20) Today: The solar eclipse promises an exciting future for you, especially in terms of travel and education. However, you might also feel limited or restricted by rules.

Sunday: Avoid controversial subjects because you will lock horns with someone about politics, religion or racial issues. It’s not worth the emotional downside. It’s simply that the first half of this day is too emotional for many people.

This week: Four planets are in the part of your chart that encourages travel and a desire to expand your world. Many of you want to take a trip, but many will sign up for a course or go back to school. Sex will be passionate, affectionate and hot this month. This is also an excellent month to ask for a loan or get a mortgage because people will give you things. Meanwhile, Mars is hidden, which means hidden negative energy might be at play on the

part of someone else. If you suspect something fishy is going on—itis.

Gemini (May 21 — June 20) Today: This is a good day to ponder your responsibilities, especially to partners and close friends. What are the unwritten expectations of this relationship? What must you do or provide? What must they do or provide? Life is an ongoing negotiation.

Sunday: It’s a poor day to discuss dividing an inheritance or dealing with shared property because you could be demanding and too intense. Or perhaps the other person is? Postpone these discussions for another day.

This week: This is an intense, passionate time for you. Mercury will encourage you to get in touch with a hidden aspect of yourself and do some deep thinking about life, mortality and all that stuff. It will promote discussions about finances and shared property. Because both Venus and Jupiter are now opposite your sign, your relations with others are pleasant and smooth. Everyone is happy to see you. However, Mars will make you keen to be active in group situations, perhaps even competitive? Mars will encourage physical activity with others.

Cancer (June 21 — July 22) Today: The solar eclipse is opposite your sign, which means partnerships and close friendships will be a strong focus for you all year. Don’t worry if you feel alone or cut off from others. This is a fleeting dark cloud.

Sunday: Your interactions with a close friend or partner might be too intense. It’s like there’s no middle ground. But hey, life is not black-and-white. It’s always shades of grey. Lighten up.

This week: Four planets are opposite your sign including Mercury, which means this is a good time to explain issues to someone whether they’re your spouse or a business partner. It’s a good time to consult specialists. You will seek out intellectual stimulation and conversational banter with others. Meanwhile, fiery Mars is at the top of your chart, arousing your ambition, possibly to the point where you might be viewed as a threat to your boss. You’re ready to work hard for what you want to achieve and you want to do so independently because you want the credit. And why not?

Leo (July 23 — Aug. 22) Today: You might feel overwhelmed by job responsibilities. But this is just how things look right now. The truth is this is going to be a positive, happy year for you.

Sunday: You might be excited about how to improve your health or your job. The downside is that you want everyone to agree. Take a step back and get some perspective. Do not be held hostage by your emotions.

This week: You’re giving thought to how best to manage your life, which is the ideal thing to do at the beginning of the year. The better you manage your life,

the more efficient and happy you’ll be. Fortunately, Venus and Jupiter will give you lots of opportunities for vacations this month as well as a chance for fun diversions. Creative activities are favoured. Playful activities with children are also blessed. Romance will blossom. Mars will make you want to travel and explore more and this, combined with your desire to play, will guarantee a fun getaway for most of you.

Virgo (Aug. 23 — Sept. 22) Today: Children might be an increased responsibility. But we were all a responsibility for our parents. Even more so when you consider today’s modern conveniences. My parents had to drive me to school in a horse-drawn chariot.

Sunday: Romance will be passionate. However, romantic disputes will also be over the top. Therefore, try not to go there. Don’t lose it. Likewise, parents need to be patient dealing with kids. Everyone is a bit too intense.

This week: You’re in a playful mood. You’re still in party mode. You will also seek out opportunities to express your creativity. You will enjoy fun activities with children and any kind of social diversions. Nevertheless, fair Venus is sitting with Jupiter at the bottom of your chart encouraging entertaining at home, as well as opportunities to redecorate. You want to love your home and so you want to make sure you’re living somewhere that you really like.

Libra (Sept. 23 — Oct. 22) Today: Relations with family members are challenging. You might feel depressed about something or left out of the picture. Or you might feel that you’re holding the short end of the stick? Don’t worry because it’s temporary. You have a positive year ahead.

Sunday: Avoid family disputes because they will be too emotional. People can say things they regret. But once words leave your mouth — they’re out there. Forever.

This week: Be patient with others because fiery Mars is still opposite your sign making you more aggressive. You are more direct, even bossy? It might shock you that you’re coming on so strong. However, this placement of Mars does make you impatient. Home gatherings, family conversations and repairs to your home will take place. Fortunately, Venus will soften your conversations and help you appreciate your surroundings and the goodwill of others in your life.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 — Nov. 21) Today: It’s easy to fall into worry mode. But worry is a habit. Remember that saying: “Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but gets you nowhere.” Most of the things we worry about never happen.

Sunday: A strong intensity will accompany whatever you do or say. You could use this energy

to dig and reveal the truth of something. More likely, it will be a blinding energy that makes you want to make others agree with you. Not cool.

This week: It’s a busy time and your dance calendar is full. Enjoy this accelerated pace of short trips, visits, tasks and conversations with everyone plus increased reading, writing and studying. Everything you do now will help you earn more money this year. So roll up your sleeves and get busy. Since you have this rare, favourable influence, work smarter and harder. Fortunately, Mars will help you be industrious this month and even into next month. Venus will encourage you to spend money on beautiful things.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 — Dec. 21) Today: You’re concerned about money. Your feelings about finances are heightened because of today’s solar eclipse. This will pass. Give yourself a little treat.

Sunday: Money is a hot topic. People will not be casual talking about it. Avoid these discussions if possible because it’s hard to keep a shirt on when you want to get something off your chest.

This week: The next few weeks are an excellent time to buy wardrobe goodies because you will like what you see in the mirror. It’s important to feel good about yourself when you shop for clothes. Money and possessions are a big focus for you now, which is why you have excellent moneymaking ideas. This is a good time to look for a job because you will do well in financial dealings. Nevertheless, Mars wants you to be free to express yourself. (Mars will also activate your sex drive.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22 — Jan. 19) Today: The first solar eclipse this year occurs in your sign. In fact, three solar eclipses will take place in Capricorn this year. These are a wake-up call for you. Sometimes it means something ends and something begins. All eyes are on you this year!

Sunday: Ifyouwanttoget someone’s attention, don’t yell — whisper. Don’t lose it today with others, which might happen because the moon is lined up with Pluto in your sign, which makes you emotional and obsessed. Demonstrate grace under pressure.

This week: Mercury in Capricorn makes you talkative and eager to express your view to others as your mind moves rapidly from topic to topic. However, Mercury in your sign also helps you to examine yourself with greater objectivity. It makes you want to take short trips. Mars continues to stir things up at home. Admittedly, it can create tension with family members; but it also gives you energy to tackle renovations and repairs. Venus continues to hide in your chart enticing some of you into secret love affairs.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 — Feb. 18) Today: The solar eclipse is occurring in a hidden part of your chart, which means it will impact your subconscious. This means that things that were unconscious to you will now become conscious.

Sunday: Avoid disputes with friends today, especially a female acquaintance. Why threaten a nice relationship for a temporary disagreement? Guard your kneejerk reactions. Be cool.

This week: This continues to be a relatively quiet and introspective time for you. Because your personal year is coming to an end, take a look at your life. How would you like things to be different this year? What do you want to improve? What do you hope to achieve? You might have fuzzy ideas in your head but if you write them down — they change from being a wish to a goal. More powerful. And if you give that goal a deadline, it has even more power. Venus promotes warm relations, while Mars continues to sharpen your intellect and communication style.

Pisces (Feb. 19 — March 20) Today: This year you might have an epiphany about a friend or group that’s a real eye-opener. It means you will more clearly see someone who is a friend to you.

Sunday: Don’t say something to a boss or parent that you will later regret. A sudden and passionate force might overtake you and you could blow your cool. But what’s the upside? You might end up with egg on your face.

This week: Your popularity continues. It’s a wonderful time to enjoy hanging out with friends. It’s an excellent month to make goals. Give some thought to what you hope to achieve in the next year or two. If you know what you want to do and where you want to go, this will help you make decisions in the future. If things are nebulous, it’s hard to make decisions because you don’t know what you want. Venus is at the top of your chart promoting relations with authority figures. It attracts people and circumstances that will help you. You might also be in the position of making something look more attractive.

If your birthday is today: Actor/ director Bradley Cooper (1975) shares your birthday. You are dedicated, charming, resourceful, optimistic and generous, but you don’t like crowds. You’re wrapping up a nine-year cycle, which is why it’s a time of completions and taking inventory. Expect to say goodbye to people, places and possessions. The good news is you are moving away from heavy burdens to something lighter.

If your birthday is on Sunday: Chef/author Nigella Lawson (1960) shares your birthday. You are practical, ambitious and creative. You avoid confrontation and seek harmony. This year exciting changes await you as you begin a new cycle. It’s time to clarify your goals. It’s also time to take the initiative. Good news. Your physical strength will increase this year.