2008

LOVE

If relations with your partner have been a bit strained, I would put it down to the time of year. I don't think it's anything other than a blip. Now that Christmas is over, you can concentrate on injecting some much-needed romance back into your relationship. Love planet Venus combines with Jupiter around February and it so happens that this is also the most romantic month of the year, so make sure you exploit all these planets have to bestow. This duo will also stir your passions and make you determined to right wrongs in relationships, and show the world you mean business at the same time. From February onwards your sex appeal gets a boost, so take note those of you in the market and looking for love. But this planetary mix, coupled with your natural exuberance, could mean you rush headlong into a situation which just isn't right for you. On the other hand, employ a little bit of discernment and patience, and you could enter a union that will knock you for six. Life is a balancing act and you don't need to neglect other areas of your life in order that your relationship flourishes. In other words, remember your pals. August is when things take on a serious edge and any commitments you make should be well thought out, or there will be just as sever repercussions. Don't feign affection, or linger in a stale situation. Mars opposing your sign will bring up the needs of your partner, and they could get a bit demanding with it. Instead of letting it descend into petty squabbling or a cold war, take a holiday. Seek some pleasure and take the edge off any tensions by talking things through rationally.

WORK

Stretching yourself to the limit comes as second nature to you. Last year, even by your punishing standards, you went all out to stand up and be counted at work. I don't think for one minute you kowtowed to your superiors, or grovelled in any way. Humbling yourself just isn't you. However, in sticking your head above the parapet you will have doubtless put a few noses out of joint, leaving you asking yourself was it worth it. The answer is yes, and the true worth of what you have achieved will materialise in 2008. Pluto is putting you on show this year, and this may reap you many rewards as long as you are absolutely certain about what it is you want. As well as being honest with yourself, let your superiors know your ambitions. Any crises of confidence will be swept away, leaving you fighting fit and more aware than ever of your true worth. All I ask is that you go about this with grace and charm, resisting any urges to be dominant or controlling. Learn that working collectively can spell individual success too, and that exchanging ideas and listening to colleagues can often bear more fruit than shouting others down. Pluto is the power of transformation and this is exactly what it will do and fire up your industrious side, at the same time thrusting you under the spotlight in the public domain for many years to come. And you may want to invest in some new clobber in the January sales as it's going to be all eyes on you from the word go. Relax, enjoy it, but above all remember you are not a one man or woman band.

MONEY

Guilty of stockpiling unopened bank statements? Is the thought of seeing your extravagances in black and white making the blood drain from you? However fearless, you’re not immune to putting things off in the wake of hammering the plastic. The good news is expansive Jupiter, working in tandem with powerful Pluto, will make this year the business for you financially, Aries. It is going to be a year of feverish ambition, where you hit the high notes at work, and this will resonate in your pocket. Jupiter is also the planet of luck, so fate may also have a hand in you harvesting some serious financial fruits this year. If you’re someone who likes to invest money, then perhaps you should look at casting your net a little wider, as this is a time when cash could very well roll in from another country. Careful handling of such investments will reward you handsomely. Use your intuition. Don’t let others put you off the scent of a good investment and stick to your guns. Keep an eye out for opportunities as they are going to come at you thick and fast. This year sees you feeling good about yourself and this will encourage others to believe in you. This is Jupiter’s gift to you. However, please be aware that this planet can make us imagine that we can jump buildings, and being a fire sign you love staring adversity in the face and relish a challenge. But remember, Aries, you are a mere mortal like the rest of us, so avoid the fantasy trap and keep it real.

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