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by Lilly Roddy

As we begin this month, the energies are tense, laced with confusions. As we get closer to the 18th, when the Sun enters Pisces, the energies get a bit lighter. The full Moon is on the 5th in Leo. This will stir people to be more ego centered. Some will share their light, and others will want all the light focused on them. The new Moon is on the 20th in Pisces. This is an especially significant new Moon, which will still the adventuresome energy in people. Some will rebel, and others will feel trapped. On the 25th, the Moon and Mars eclipse each other. This can bring up hidden agendas or repressed anger. Keep clear and open on this day.

The Sun enters Pisces on the 18th. Mercury goes from Capricorn to Aquarius on the 6th and into Pisces on the 25th. Venus begins the month in Pisces and runs into Aries on the 8th. Mars finishes his journey in Aries on the 3rd and enters Taurus. The rest of the planets are happy where they are—Jupiter in Virgo, Saturn in Cancer, Uranus in Pisces, Neptune in Aquarius, and Pluto in Sagittarius.

Good days for fun are the 6th, 10th, 11th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 25th, 26th, 27th, and 28th. Days to call in sick are the 1st, 2nd, 9th, 14th, 15th, and 24th.

ARIES (March 21–April 19). This month you are motivated to be more interactive with your friends and group associations. You are still looking to use your time wisely even if you are doing social things. And you are pushing forward at work, seeking to get organized. At the core of this is your desire to have a solid and stable emotional and financial base to work from. Everything must have a place in your life, or you will be eliminating it from your “to do” list.

TAURUS (April 20–May 20). After the 3rd, when Mars enters your sign, you move out of the relaxed state you have been in and get into action mode. This is a good month to start new projects and confront things in your life that aren’t working. You may not sleep as well. Exercise could help you relieve some tension. Relationships at work and at home are especially tense on the 9th, 15th, and 24th. Watch what you say or do on these dates, as the effect can have a long-term affect.

GEMINI (May 21–June 21). You are looking at your world in the big picture view, trying to find the connections and relationships between yourself and everything and everybody that you are connected to. As we get more into the month, your focus shifts to your career and how well it fits and enhances your creativity. And if you aren’t happy, your boredom level is going to increase. You could be very edgy on the 14th, 15th, 21st, and 26th. Look for some outlets so the universe doesn’t have to create them for you.

CANCER (June 22–July 22). February is the month for sexual and intimacy renewal for you and your partner. Uncovering the hidden desires that attract or push you apart is what you are interested in finding. This is not a good year for avoidance in every area of your life. The buck stops with you. Setting boundaries and goals, you will strive to achieve those endeavors. And you are more likely to draw the line between friends and acquaintances.

LEO (July 23–August 22). Relationships are spotlighted this month. If you are in one, you will want more time and attention from your partner. If you are not in one, you will be out on the prowl looking. This can be a great time for a weekend getaway. In business relationships, this is a time to sit and see if you both are on the same path. Work can be tense. And there could be problems with bosses if you feel they are squashing your individuality. Try to keep a good perspective.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22). This is the month to get your workplace in order. You are just not able to live with all the chaos around you. It is making you feel trapped. The only way to make it better is to clean it up. Relationship desires are triggered by mid-month. You certainly have extra magnetism this year, and people are being drawn to you. This is a good time to promote yourself, business, ideas, or some plans that you have for the future.

LIBRA (September 23–October 23). You are in a no-nonsense mood. You are looking for clear directions in your career and relationships. You are reassessing where you are going. You are especially mentally creative this month. And you can find solutions to problems right out of thin air. By mid-month, you are getting your work and home places cleaned up and organized. You are not as easygoing as you once appeared to be.

SCORPIO (October 24–November 21). Peace and quiet at home and relationship stability are coming to a head. It seems you have to sacrifice one for the other. And in the past, no matter the compromise, you couldn’t get both. You will find the solutions that put you back in control on the 6th, 9th, 15th, and 24th. Those will be irritable days, but you will make a choice that is best for you. The last week of the month is finally easier, but you will need some rest.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21). There are three things on your “to do” list this month. And those are financial security, making sure you are heard, and not being trapped by the BS in your life. Your friends may wonder where that happy-go-lucky Sag they knew went to. You will tell them that the evil twin is here to clean things up. Your communications may seem too sharp and blunt to others. But you will not be apologizing. You are feeling the urge to move. Travel will help relieve some of the pressure. Don’t be trapped by your routines.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19). You are very focused on money and financial security this month. You will want a handle on how you spend your money and how that promotes your long-term goals. Relationships are tense this year. Basically, you and your partner need to sit down and figure out where y’all are headed. A clear plan must emerge, or you will go your separate ways. You are more flexible in your conversations by mid-month. So don’t push for a solution. Allow one to develop.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18). This is your personal yearly cycle, birthday time, or solar return (as we say in the astrology biz). It is normally a time of reassessment of the past and consideration of future plans. This year, what you do must fulfill your inner dreams, or you will find yourself adrift at sea. Some of you will direct your energy toward home and creating a safe place to come to at the end of the day. And some will seek that inner harmony for the whole year. Try to keep your options open, as you will want to change your choices often.

PISCES (February 19–March 20). As the month opens, you are getting a brief respite from all the planets, forcing you out into the open. You have been living on the edge, trying to find your center. This month you are supposed to pull back and recharge your batteries. By the last week of the month, you are back into full gear. Expect career, relationships, home, and you to all change this year. Just remember to only answer the question “What do I want?”

A professional astrologer for 20 years, Lilly Roddy counsels individuals and teaches classes. Her website is www.hermesfoot.com.

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