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Aries: (March 21 to April 20)
Family events and gatherings are the highlight of this month. You enjoy conversations and reminiscing with these special people. You are able to deal effectively with old situations and settle them amicably. After the 7th, you review your career goals or the equivalent. Later in the month, you seek more personal security and status in your life.
Taurus: (April 21 to May 20)
Communicating and sharing ideas with others are the focus of this month. You become interested in and take part in neighborhood events. After the 7th, you pursue intellectual subjects such as the law, religion and foreign cultures. Later in the month, knowledge is gained through your everyday experiences and contacts with others.
Gemini : (May 21 to June 20)
Personal assets and financial security are the areas that have your attention this month. You review both your spending and saving habits. After the 7th, you review jointly held money and property and settle any old debts. Later in the month, you increase your income or financial stability and seek monetary recognition for a job well-done.
Cancer: (June 21 to July 22)
Self-expression and self-image are favored for this month. This is your time to ‘shine’ and you can successfully present your ideas to others. After the 7th, you will compromise in one-to-one relationships. Through these partnerships you are learning about yourself. Later in the month, evaluate all your possibilities for self-expansion.
Leo: (July 23 to August 22)
Spirituality and finding the inner child are your interest for this month. You seek out alone time and may attend a spiritual gathering or a weekend retreat. After the 7th, you improve both your work and physical efficiency. You consider ways to improve a current work situation. Later in the month, your hidden qualities become more apparent to others.
Virgo: (August 23 to September 22)
Social events and gatherings with friends keep you busy this month. Humanitarian groups and causes gain your attention and you search out others with the same interests. After the 7th, you look for new ways to have fun and may even pursue a romantic interest, if applicable. Later in the month, analyze your long-long-term goals and directions.
Libra: (September 23 to October 22)
Career, or the equivalent, and meetings with authority figures are favored this month. This is the time to start new projects or to present business ideas. After the 7th, existing matters with personal and family matters can be resolved. Later in the month, you strive for public recognition, an increase in status and possible career advancement,
Scorpio: (October 23 to November 21)
Broadening horizons and your perspective on life is highlighted this month. Subjects such as the law, philosophy and religion are explored as you look to gain wisdom. After the 7th, a workshop or class becomes inviting or you may read a book on an unfamiliar topic. Later in the month, your interest turns toward abstract teachings.
Sagittarius: (November 22 to December 21)
Shared assets, including marital, and moneys are reviewed this month. Agreements in these matters are reached with others. After the 7th, there are changes in your personal assets and financial dealings as well. Later in the month, your intuition can play a part in money decisions both in personal finances and those that you share with others.
Capricorn: (December 22 to January 19)
One-to-one partnerships, both personal and business are accented this month. This can also be a time when you begin a new relationship, if applicable. After the 7th, try a new hairstyle or hair color and buy a new outfit. Later in the month, you work to strengthen those relationships that you want to keep and you may decide to dissolve others.
Aquarius: (January 20 to February 18)
Co-workers and work situations improve this month. Co-workers become more cooperative. You seek ways to increase efficiency in work areas and in your physical efficiency as well. After the 7th, you become more spiritually attuned. Later in the month, you pay more attention and take better care of your health through either a new diet or exercise.
Pisces: (February 19 to March 20)
Loved ones and children are favored this month. There are happy times with these special loved ones and they make you feel young and playful. After the 7th, you rethink your goals and directions in life. You will become interested in humanitarian causes and groups. Later in the month, there is a need to develop a balance between giving and taking.
Arlene is an author, astrologer and para-consultant and has studied and worked with astrology for more than 35 years.