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Aries: (March 21 to April 20)
Personal assets and finances are highlighted this month. After the 7th, you take a new look at ways to expand your income and to cut your spending. Toward the end of the month, new friends come into your life and they share the same interests and goals that you do. Financial decisions and negotiations are more productive after the 30th.
Taurus: (April 21 to May 20)
Self-expression and well-being are the focus for this month. You can express yourself with self-confidence and sell your ideas to others. This is your month to ‘shine.’ After the 7th, you rethink your self-image. Toward the end of the month you will work in the spirit of helping others. Old personality traits may surface in new ways after the 30th.
Gemini: (May 21 to June 20)
Spirituality and the inner child are important this month. After the 7th, you change your thinking and close doors to your past in order to move forward. Yoga, meditation and retreats are inviting. Toward the end of the month you want to understand your relationship to the universe. You explore religion and philosophy or other cultures after the 30th.
Cancer: (June 21 to July 22)
Setting goals and directions are favored this month. Rethink your aims in life and make any necessary changes. After the 7th, you form new friendships and may even find an old friend. Toward the end of the month your interest in the paranormal will increase. There can be confusion surrounding joint assets. You gain personal insight after the 30th.
Leo: (July 23 to August 22)
Career, or the equivalent, is highlighted this month. Take care of any old business and complete on-going projects. After the 7th, avoid misunderstandings in the workplace and rethink important decisions. Toward the end of the month there can be confusion involving a one-to-one relationships. Career matters run more smoothly after the 30th.
Virgo: (August 23 to September 22)
Faraway places and spiritual studies gain your attention this month. You look to gain wisdom through such subjects as the law, philosophy and religion. After the 7th, you rethink your perspective on life. Toward the end of the month eat nutritionally and avoid fad diets. You may begin a new course of study or attend a class after the 30th.
Libra: (September 23 to October 22)
Shared assets and resources are your focus this month. You gain insight into resolving outstanding money matters and settling old debts. After the 7th, re-read all contracts before signing. Toward the end of the month there can be confusion surrounding loved ones or children. You become interested in reincarnation and the paranormal after the 30th.
Scorpio: (October 23 to November 21)
One-to-one relationships bring happiness this month. You will learn about yourself through others. After the 7th, express yourself clearly in discussions to avoid confusion. Toward the end of the month you work hard to make your home as you want it. This includes your emotional home as well as the physical. Share with others after the 30th.
Sagittarius: (November 22 to December 21)
Co-workers and work matters gain your attention this month. You explore new ways to get the job efficiently completed. After the 7th, re-check all work correspondence and communications. Toward the end of the month be as clear as possible and enter into negotiations carefully. Consider your nutrition, diet or an exercise regimen after the 30th.
Capricorn: (December 22 to January 19)
Loved ones and children are your happiness for this month. You enjoy spending time with these special people. After the 7th, you look for ways to use your creativity or begin a new project. Toward the end of the month avoid risky money schemes or gambling. You feel more playful, spontaneous and enthusiastic after the 30th.
Aquarius: (January 20 to February 18)
Domestic and personal matters are your focus for this month. You attend and enjoy family events and sharing stories with these special people . After the 7th, family issues surface and are quickly resolved. Toward the end of the month self-knowledge becomes difficult, but it is important. Explore your family history after the 30th.
Pisces: (February 19 to March 20)
Communications in all forms are highlighted this month. Attending a class, workshop or teaching becomes inviting. After the 7th, you may research your family tree or religion. Later in the month you question your life in spiritual terms and evaluate what you have accomplished. Spend time and reconnect with your family after the 30th,.
Arlene is an author, astrologer and para-consultant and has studied and worked with astrology for more than 35 years.
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