AstroDreams
By Cortney Litwin/Staff Writer
The new moon on the 30th in goal-oriented Capricorn is perfect for initiating your New Year’s resolutions-no excuses for slacking this time!
Next, mental focus deepens when Mercury merges with penetrating Pluto on the 31st, an excellent influence for purging old attitudes that are holding you back. More earth-sign energies assist with perseverance, including retrograde Venus, which “backs ups” into Capricorn on the 1st and encourages an assessment of relationship commitments; Mars, currently transiting through practical Taurus, energizes the financial arena; and Mercury, which transits into Capricorn on the 3rd, helps keep communications grounded. And on New Year’s Day, moon in Aquarius highlights visiting with friends and getting involved in community or global issues. Have a safe and joyful 2006!
If you know your rising sign from your time of birth, read that also.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Your focus during the start of 2006 will be broadening your career and moneymaking talents-look for opportunities in both, especially through professional networking after the new moon.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
The start of 2006 for bulls includes a burst of energy for travel and a possible education opportunity, especially after the new moon. It’s time to widen your aspirations and put into actions concrete plans for the future.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Increasing your financial resources and eliminating debt is encouraged at the start of 2006, as indicated by the new moon and multiple cosmic influences. And communications now may reveal some hidden issues about your relationship.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
It’s all about your primary relationship at the start of 2006, blessed by the new moon. Partnership activities, goals and emotional issues will be your focus. Relationships with friends and group activities are also emphasized.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
To improve your chances for sticking to your diet, start a new program after the new moon, when your health sector is especially energized. Look for career opportunities, too. And romantic communications intensify around the 31st.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Romance skyrockets after the new moon, so make time for fun! And, if you work with children, also look for career opportunities. Education and travel are also energized. And a family reevaluation is indicated around the 31st.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Family is your focus at the start of 2006, energized by the new moon. A real estate opportunity could materialize, too. Intimate connections heat up via Mars in sensual Taurus, through mid-February.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
After the new moon, networking with friends and colleagues can open doors to your career or personal life. Evaluating finances is encouraged around the 31st. And Mars energizes relationship activities through mid-February.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
A burst of financial energy at the start of 2006 is emphasized by the new moon and multiple planets in your moneymaking sector; look for moneymaking opportunities! Health will be your focus, too. And communications intensify around the 31st.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
A whopping dose of cosmic energy accelerates your personal life at the start of 2006. Additionally, the new moon indicates a fresh start in your life, so now is the time to expand your vision and goals for your future.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Your spiritual life and intuition accelerate at the start of 2006. The new moon urges a fresh start by resolving the past, from which someone or something may surface unexpectedly. Your home life is also energized.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Friendship and community activities and/or global issues are your focus at the start of 2006. Now is the time to get involved! And the new moon presents a new cycle that will bring in people who can assist your aspirations.