Aries: The year begins with a productive frame of mind. Encounters with others in late February, early March are positive, particularly with people from your past. The second quarter is a good time to attend to healing of yourself or others. During this period, it is better not to initiate new projects, lest the decision be premature. Relationships are undergoing transition from April through year's end. The situation looks problematic, then better, then unfavorable again. Troubles end in the first quarter of '08. Mars enters your sign with a blast of fresh energy in mid-May through the end of June. Caution! Your reflexes are off July 20 -- Aug. 10. Your temper may be short and lead you into an accident or a quarrel you do not want. Mid to late August is a good time to travel. Issues concerning children, lovers and money are in the forefront in September. Repair, rather than replace, broken machinery during the last quarter. Reverse gears and set major decisions on hold in November through December.
Taurus: 2007 is a year of completing projects related to home, property and family. A relationship which began in the fall 2006 arrives at the following significant power points of deepening or dissolve: April 23, Aug. 7 and Nov. 19. Mars enters your sign on June 24 and confers extra strength through early Aug. Give attention to your patterns of relating in late June through early September. Old habits may return. Another possibility is that you will have difficulty discerning whether or not you want to be in a relationship during this period. Some Bulls will feel compelled to return to a former love, just to make sure of their previous decision. During the last quarter of '07 your attention will focus on children and creative works. You will want lovers to be serious or get out your way so you can make space to develop your new artistic and social interests. Throughout the year you will be favored by helpful resources of others, whether of time, energy or money.
Gemini: By mid-January you are interested in travel plans. Decisions made in haste at the end of January will be reversed by the end of February. During the first quarter there will be multiple changes of plan or circumstances related to travel, the law or publishing. In March you will encounter a new person or a group who will become important contacts in your future. June and July are good months to review and reorganize financial matters. The end of June is problematic and confusing. You may be required to "fix" a previous decision at that time. Drive and handle tools carefully during this period. Through much of August your attention will be focused on issues concerning nearby neighborhood or streets. Love and romance are on your agenda in September through October. A former lover may reenter the picture. Outworn patterns of relationship may resurface for cleansing. During the last quarter you will see signs of repairs needed on any property that is aging.
Cancer: During '07 the eclipse seasons occur during the months of March, August and September. Moon Children may become emotionally labile during these periods. March is especially significant and brings surprises (probably favorable) in the areas of traveling, publishing, teaching, grandchildren, distant people and the law. Those with birthdays between July 1 and July 12 are the most likely to experience the March jolt. In the last quarter of the year there may be a significant slowing or delay of activity. It will be important to pay close attention to the needs of your physical body during that period, especially in October. Drive, handle tools and exercise with caution. Your mobility could be limited, perhaps due to vehicle difficulties. Issues with neighbors may become problematic in the fall. Throughout the year, you will enjoy improved circumstances related to your job or your daily activities. You likely will be focused on improving your health habits and the results will be positive.
Leo: This year will bring the finale of a 2-3 year project in creating a fresh self-definition. Your next big project will be to take what you have learned and find ways in which to materialize the new reality. Some will be spending long hours developing a career, beginning in the fall/winter of '08. Jupiter is in your house of romance and children and brings more of both into your life all year. Pregnancy is a strong possibility. New romance is available to those who wish it. Beware of your behavior in relationship(s) during August and September. Forgotten patterns may resurface and create problems. You have a need to evaluate your relationship situation during these months and may wish to cool the ardor while you attempt to discern your true position. Your creative energy is bounding and searches for a way to be expressed throughout the year. Take particular care of your health in March and September.
Virgo: Your attention is focused on romance and/or relationship(s) to children and family as the year begins. Returning to your exercise routine is very important to you by late January. Through the first quarter it may seem as though you have to do everything twice. Have patience with yourself and with your ruling planet, Mercury. April and May bring good news concerning financial or resource help from others, such as insurance/ tax payoffs or better fortune for partners. Take your time and avoid snap decisions during June and July's confusing circumstances and complications. By August you will find favorable solutions and emerge from the complexity without major injury. Home and family become one of the joys of your life. You may be remodeling or redecorating off and on all year. The summer is a significant time for closure and transition into a new life direction. Use the last quarter as a resting time if possible, before you take the plunge into your new future in 2008.
Libra: Your year begins, as usual, with attention to the practical matters of home, hearth and business. You will move on by the end of January to romantic or creative interests. The first quarter is a good time to attend to your heart's need for art and beauty. A relationship which began or renewed in the fall 2006 arrives at the following significant power points of deepening or change: April 23, Aug. 7 and Nov. 19. Through the summer it is imperative that you remain conscious of your behavior in significant relationship(s). Either you or the Other may need to back off for this period while you evaluate what you want together. If an otherwise good relationship becomes "cool" during this time, have patience and allow time for it to normalize. One or the other of you may simply need a break while tending to other areas of importance. In the fall there you will see signs of pending change concerning career. A long term redirection of your trajectory is in the works.
Scorpio: This is a year of closing out an era that began in '95 --'96. During '07 it will become very clear that the time is around the corner, and you need to be thinking about the long term direction of your life. Relationship issues are changeable throughout the year as you work toward closing out outmoded patterns and freeing yourself to become a new person of direction in '08. The events of March and September will precipitate clarity, so you will know what you want in this arena. It is possible that by December, you will make the decision to conclude the current career and look at ways to prepare for a new one. The time won't be quite "right" to implement the change, but you can create strategies with impunity. The last quarter is a poor time to initiate any brand new activity, unless it can be completed quickly, by year's end. Research whatever you like in the fall, but do not commit if you can help it, lest your decision be premature and not the best choice.
Sagittarius: This year will be outstanding for the Archers. Whether it is dramatically favorable or not, depends upon how you use the energy. It is imperative that you have motives that support the greater good. The drive to glory for its own merit will send you down in flames. Keep in mind that the "greater good" includes everyone, whether or not you may like them. If your goal harms no one and favors a large group, you probably have a winner. If you are not aware of a goal, your general restlessness with your life may lead toward positive expansion, or it could be stirring up chaos for no reason at all. You must discern what you are about and dig deeply inside yourself for the reasons before you leap into change. The golden opportunity to which you are invited to react may come in January to February, April to May, or October. August is a good month to take initiative. From September forward, respond rather than take charge.
Capricorn: You are experiencing a battle between cold reality and the struggle to hold onto your hopes or ideals. This drama became focused during the summer of '06. The arena is in the territory of resources: financial, energy or time. You may be engaged in an unwanted power struggle concerning politics, business or religion. The good news is that this war will be over by the end of the summer, and you are winner. From mid-January to the end of February your energy is strong, and you are more assertive than normal. Beware of nearby lies and/or trickery during February. The truth comes to light by the end of June. Use special caution with tools, driving and machinery in July, early August. Move on to a fresh arena in September. Use careful judgment about people from the past who enter the scene in October. They may be a help or a hindrance, but they are not neutral. The fresh focus of the fall will be connected to the law, education, publishing, travel or church and will remain front and center with you until 2010.
Aquarius: A relationship situation is challenging. It is long-term and issues began two years ago, becoming more intense in the summer of '06. The labor continues through the summer of '07. You may alternately see yourself as the savior or the scum, but you probably do not see yourself clearly. Your mental health will be much better if you do not listen to the inner critic. If there is an outer critic, take those words with a grain of salt. Don't overdo sacrifice, lest it make you sick after the drama is over in the last quarter of this year. The Waterbearer who gives too much might become fatigued or angry eventually. The ancient god, Mars, enters your sign at the end of February. You will enjoy a period of self-assertion and strength with Mars' transit through April 5. It asks you to reconnect to your own needs and set boundaries on what you will and won't do. Give yourself a break from everything challenging in the last quarter of '07. You deserve it!
Pisces: The duality of the Fish leads you always in two directions. On one front you are struggling with health matters. Addictions, whether to chemicals or a way of life, are becoming increasingly apparent and cry out for healing. One arena of attention must remain on exercise, diet and other good health measures. Meanwhile you have the opportunity to advance your career throughout 2007. Your reputation will expand as you encounter new circumstances and people, particularly through the first three quarters. Be sure you give yourself enough time to tend to your personal need for solitude. In mid to late March you may surprise the world around you with the revelation of a secret or a declaration of independence. From early April through most of May, the warrior planet Mars is in your sign, bringing increased energy and self-assertion. During the last quarter your attention will be brought to the subject of partnership. If you have a good one and want to hold onto it, make the necessary effort to hold things together.
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