Horoscope

CAPRICORN 22 Dec – 19 Jan

Plant your seeds for your New Year. Resolutions are best achieved by Capricorns. For those born after the first week of January, you’ll be going through deep transformational changes. Take a back seat on stress, but not your health. During July and August, don’t commit to anything with a price tag or contract.

Love: Tap into your fun side. Expect births or children moving out – even rebellious teens. Think twice about clandestine affairs – be honest with yourself. February is great for romance. Mid-May, plan something unusual.

Career: Not everyone’s on your page. Either convince the opposition or listen to wisdom that comes. You don’t always know everything. By mid-year, if you put your ego aside, your progress is astounding. This year’s about laying the ground work so you take off in December.

Money: Don’t try to keep up with the Motsepes. Relax – this year’s all about being innovative. Rid yourself of a fearful mentality and trust.

From October, you’re ready to run with your plans.

AQUARIUS 20 Jan – 18 Feb

Your ruler, the bringer of all things unusual, makes an appearance in March and moves into your home for a few years, turning it into a revolving door of comings and goings. At some point, you may decide to swap homes. You are tempted to travel the world. At the same time, you crave serenity and comfort.

Love: Invite everyone to celebrate your birthday – you never know who may arrive to sweep you off your feet. Cupid flirts with you from May to August. By November, you only keep those who are loyal. The family dynamic may change unexpectedly.

Career: There’s a lot of behind-thescenes work to be done. Do it properly as you can build anything on a solid foundation – no shortcuts. After April, you kick-start a positive attitude – watch how it opens doors. Tie up loose ends that trip you up. Mid-year brings great ideas and opportunities. No slacking off.

Money: Adulting is serious – embrace it and curveballs won’t derail you. Your dilemma is whether to continue as before – if it brings independence and liberation, go for it. Your intuition is on point – use it with more time to deliberate over your decisions. A financial boost comes through networking.

PISCES 19 Feb– 20 Mar

Visualise what you want and it may happen, particularly on 6 January, 16 June and 21 September. For those born on 5 to 9 March, it’s your turn to reinvent yourself. Surround yourself with people you can count on.

Love: There’s a good chance you have your eye on someone at work – think very carefully. During 20 May to 23 June, you could reconnect with an old flame, or finally go your separate ways. In September, passion and love enter your relationship house.

Career: Inspiration and invention is your mantra. Don’t let doubts erode your confidence. Days to build on your daydreams are 31 January, 18 June and 8 November. Your communication skills are sharpened. You have the edge – use it.

Money: Don’t let the chaos throw you off balance. Also, avoid signing anything. From 6 March, your finances are more stable. In the second half of the year, rich opportunities illuminate the road.

ARIES 21 Mar – 19 Apr

From January to mid-February it’s action time. Passion runs high so stay away from conflict. The lucky planet sticks around up until 10 April and then from 11 August until early December. Get that degree, but it requires focus. Love: Falling in love is a breeze during your sojourns in January, June and September. You may feel vulnerable during the full moons on 21 March and 19 April. Around mid-year, avoid romantic quibbles. Be still and listen to your heart. Career: It’s a year of visualising and strategising. If you plan correctly and avoid shortcuts, you can build an empire. By June, you stand your ground. If you’ve weighed things up, you may decide to move onto greener pastures. Money: Great optimism will get you through anything. Money may be unpredictable. Invest in property, otherwise don’t spend. In June or July, improve your home.

TAURUS 20 Apr – 20 May

Your new goal is freedom to be your true self. Outwardly, it’s makeover time – you’re edgier and younger. You may venture into formal studying or join the university of life. Shake things up. Love: Superficiality is not for you – it’s about a deeper connection on all levels. Meditate to slow down. Passion and glamour strike during your birthday month and September.

Career: Follow your instincts. By the end of May, you sense there’s more you can achieve – the leader in you wants to take over. Your level of success depends on the ground work put in.

Money: Use the financial savvy of experts to make your money grow. Some financial philosophies will be tested – change them as you go along.

GEMINI 21 May – 20 Jun

Your chaos months this year are March, July and September, so don’t commit to anything big. Back-up all your data, and important documents in more than one place. Around September,

expect changes in the home, career and partnerships – you may decide to work from home or to expand your scope to accommodate your creative exploits.

Love: Get the romance on, particularly on 6 January, 16 June and 21 September, but don’t fall for needy, manipulative types. If single, this is your year to move in with someone, get married or have a revolving door of lovers. Relationship difficulties are easily resolved, but if in a dead-end relationship, you’ll find a way to escape.

Career: It’s a busy year for you – deciding on one career option is complicated. Team work is necessary, but watch out for colleagues and bosses. Are they being totally honest with you? If you are launching into the arts, you’ve never been more inspired and creative.

Money: Stay in control of your assets – be on top of the admin. Avoid wastage. Focus on your interests and build on your own revenue stream. Your boodle is dwindling during May to September, stop the losses to emerge more in control.

CANCER 21 Jun – 22 Jul

Partnerships, friendships or relationships may hit a crescendo at the end of January, May, June and October – they either transform or end. Your social calendar fills up quickly – don’t exhaust yourself. For those born after 13 July, start by releasing and clearing out – you can’t ’revolutionise with lingering garbage.

Love: As your confidence soars you’re comfortably out of your shell. Routine is a passion killer, be creative in love. Commitment is crucial, it can’t be onesided. Design new boundaries.

Career: There’s a need to achieve and if you grab all the opportunities that come your way, things get very busy. From midMay your ambition is ignited but after the Solar Eclipse in July, a battle of the egos ensues. Reboot, don’t fuel fires.

Money: The Solar Eclipse in January ignites your ambitions to earn and be more. Nothing’s out of your reach. Karma has its day – past issues or debts may reach a final resolution around May 22. This is a year of spending and earning. Watch out for swindlers.

LEO 23 Jul – 22 Aug

Discover your hidden talent – tap into your genius, you’re ready to soar. This year is hard work but also play. Overdoing it could make you ill – so check your health. You aren’t invincible. July’s not a good month to lose your cool, step away from ego fires.

Love: The Lunar Eclipse on the 21st gets the romance started. It’s a good year for pregnancies, too – so rejoice or take better precautions. If single, you magnetise love. Check your lover’s credentials.

Career: Trailblaze your own path, do it your way. For those born after 4 August, you may change jobs. For those born earlier, you’ve made your moves, now make it work for you, be productive.

Money: If what you’re doing isn’t financially sound, find something else. Opportunities are there. During the second half of the year, you start feeling revitalised and so are your finances. Be aware of smooth-talkers – stand your ground and send them packing.

VIRGO 23 Aug – 22 Sep

Be your own inspiration – work at what you do best. Initiate the changes you want to see in your life. Parents or children become demanding or need extra attention – be patient. Unexpected destinations lie in your horizon, keep your bags packed. Abundance is in your home so make it more plush or fun.

Love: Addictive substances should be avoided, and also manipulative lovers. Romance takes dedication – diarise date nights. Singles may just enjoy quiet time.

Career: Harness vague thoughts into structure. Don’t resist being pushed – you may discover new talents. In March, revisit an old idea, even a new career path may emerge. By mid-year persistent hurdles crumble. Unrelenting dedication pays off.

Money: In March, avoid spending on big ticket items. Ensure that mysterious health ailments don’t deplete your savings. Put thought into investing in property or expanding your home. Think long term.

LIBRA 23 Sep – 22 Oct

When caught in a corner, rally your fans and support network, specifically in January to mid-February. Tap into your learning sector. Get some good sleep. Steer clear of addictive substances.

Love: Breathe and release. Let Cupid wrap you in love dust – explore your fantasies. Play as you discover all things naughty. Don’t pursue forbidden fruit. Infatuations linger longer than expected.

Career: Defuse pressure from the boss and family before it gets out of hand. Stay calm. Release intense emotional reactions at the gym. You do seem to reach your goals.

Money: You start to internalise the power of money. Always keep a secret stash. Your true worth and what you deem valuable is put up for assessment. Don’t count on joint resources. Your instincts are spot on – keep tabs on the budget and demolish debt. Avoid giving in to bratty whims – think it through.

SCORPIO 24 Oct – 21 Nov

Give yourself and others more freedom to be who they want to be. With so much excitement looming, remember to slow down – meditate and recalibrate.

Love: In October you’re sizzling hot – passion hits a crescendo. In March, May, June, November andDecember , it’s make or break time. Choose your words carefully. If single, you may be attracting exciting people online.

Career: Starting around 21 January until April, you career gets a good shove. Look out for opportunities, keep the communication clear and focused. Be innovative – use technology to streamline your productivity.

Money: Don’t just sit back – plant the seeds and watch your money grow. But, as fast as it comes in, it goes out. First pay your debts, save and think before you go big. Double-check contracts from March to November.

SAGITTARIUS 22 Nov – 21 Dec

Stay active and fit to avoid piling on extra kilos. Your learning skills are in high gear – collect a few degrees along the way. Make lists and finish what you start.

Love: In early January, mid-June and end of September, try to avoid idealising romance. Believe in what’s real – sidestep the illusion. If single, crank up your creativity. April is spicy, in June you cosy up, and by November you’re caught in a magical love web.

Career: You question which direction to follow – navigate carefully through murky promises. Go with what you’re best at and you’ll shine. From August, your plans come together. Keep the momentum – don’t slack-off. Be flexible.

Money: You master the art of how-notto-spend. Some debts are persistent – freedom comes when you remove them. Invest when you can. Be cautious of speculative deals in the property sector – get expert advice and a second opinion.