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by Lilly Roddy

As the month opens, there is a lot of activity. Jupiter goes retrograde on the 3rd, and Mercury goes direct on the 6th. Jupiter represents views on culture, education, and personal growth. The retrograde period will give people a chance to look more closely at these things. And with Mercury direct on the 6th, that should make all those New Year’s resolutions easier to fulfill this year. Get them started after the 8th for real success.

Good days of the month are the 9th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 29th, and 31st. Not-so-good days are the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 21st. The Full Moon is on the 7th in Cancer, emphasizing family, national, and emotional security. The New Moon is on the 21st in Aquarius. This will stimulate us to be more social and to be more group conscious.

ARIES (March 21–April 19).

This month you feel very motivated and goal-oriented. You can turn this energy toward career or your New Year’s resolutions. People will find you in a no-nonsense mood. Everything will have to fit into your plan and have a purpose or it will be out on the curb waiting for heavy-trash day. You are especially action-oriented to the point of appearing rude. Your family will offer the greatest resistance to your plans.

TAURUS (April 20–May 20).

You are a bit more laid back than usual. And your life and loves are moving along nicely without a lot of effort on your part. And it is natural at this time for you to want to retreat far from the madding crowd. You may think that your energy level is low, but you are just recharging, not wanting to waste your efforts. Career will be the most confusing this month. You are dissatisfied but not sure exactly what you want to do. Avoid making permanent choices at this time.

GEMINI (May 21–June 21).

You are really keeping score this month. Normally you just adapt past and over others, not really wanting to create conflict. But this year, starting with this month, you are not letting things just go by. In relationships, you will really want to have something in common to share and not just the time you spend apart. And you are very restless with your career. You have to find something new or recreate yourself where you are.

CANCER (June 22–July 22).

You are going to be the sign this time that makes the New Year’s resolutions, sticks to them, or beats yourself up because you didn’t. And yes, you are more crabby than usual. Criticism hurts more than usual. Make sure you are choosing the best people to critique you. Relationship partners have the most power over you this month. You are very motivated at work, and after January 8, you have the all-clear to start new projects, both long- and short-term.

LEO (July 23–August 22).

This month, you are the advice giver, organizer, parent, and judge/jury at work. Make sure you take along enough outfits for all the parts you are playing with. Your motto for January is a place for everything and everything in its place. And what a great time this is to start a new health regime or exercise program. New relationship potentials turn your head at the end of the month. Take time to check their references, as there will be plenty of sheep in wolves clothing.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22).

Can you say “busy,” Ms./Mr. Rodgers? And can there be too much detail for the virgins to analyze? Bring on that second helping. Some of you will begin to feel trapped by all the projects you have taken on. Relationships will be the first place you will be trimming the fat. And you have lots of creative ideas and solutions to help you through this entire month. You are charming and effective.

LIBRA (September 23–October 23).

We are seeing your New Year’s resolutions showing up at home first, work second, relationships third, and you in the fourth spot. This is a month to deal with home, family, emotional, and monetary security. People, things, and emotions will have to have a generative function in your life; otherwise, spring cleaning comes early for you. Relationships are just a bit too honest and confrontational for you this month. You are more interested in an adventure with someone energizing.

SCORPIO (October 24–November 21).

You are very interested in getting your ideas and views across in a clear and concise manner this month. And you will need reassurance from others that they are “hearing” you. Others may take this as unnecessary probing. You are picking up mixed signals from them, but these are really not about you. They are just thinking about other things as you talk to them. And what a great month this is for getting organized. You will have plenty of work to do around the old home place.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21).

January is a very mixed bag of activities. You are interested in taking care of details and getting everything just right. And you feel so trapped by all the projects you have taken on. You just want to throw your computer and filing cabinet out the window. You are wondering just who you are doing all this for and if they really care. This is a time when family and unconscious emotional drive will be extricated from your life. You will have more freedom, but you will be left with a sense of what do you want to do. Oh ... just take a trip.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19).

This is your birthday time when you are considering what you accomplished last year and contemplating just what you are going to do next year. After the 8th, Mercury will be ready to help you on with your decisions. Relationships will play a much stronger role in your life this year. And the first thing to do is to decide if you have the partner who fits your life at this time. Changes will occur in this area. And you want your life to be more intrinsically and spiritually complete. There are a lot of big questions for this month.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18).

This is the month for retreat and reflection for you. You are ready to take a break from the holiday parties and hoopla that filled your December. And now you are more sensitive than usual, looking to dim the lights, untangle the knot, dull the knife, and blend with the dust. You are feeling the pressure from those around you to get on with and make some suggestions. But you are not ready. After the 21st and the new moon, you are more ready but cautious. This next year is the Chinese Year of the Monkey. Keep your choices flexible, as you will need to be malleable.

PISCES (February 19–March 20).

Some of you are ready to be grounded and finally make a choice about the new quest that is facing you. Be sure to seek out friends and cohorts, as they will be your best counsel this month. A new friend may enter your life at this time. And if he does, he will be around for many years. You have done much separation over the last two years from your previous self. You will begin the process of rebuilding. Romantic relationships are all around you, as long as you make time for them in your life.

A professional astrologer for nearly 20 years, Lilly Roddy counsels on an individual basis and teaches classes. Her website is www.hermesfoot.com.

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