AstroDreams
By Cortney Litwin/Staff Writer
Moon in sensual Taurus casts an earthy glow over New Year’s Eve and Day, helping to harmonize the stressful Sun-Saturn-Mars energy that triggers most of our limitation and anger buttons (be especially careful while driving). Jupiter turns retrograde from Jan. 3 through May 5, a time for analyzing plans for future endeavors. Mercury thankfully smoothes over communications and paperwork by turning direct on the 6th. The Full Moon in Cancer on the 7th heightens our need for security and a stable home life. Venus joins up with innovative Uranus in ethereal Pisces on the 14th, creating the urge for a soul mate who gets us in touch with our spirituality-how divine!
If you know your rising sign from your time of birth, read that also.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
There’s no getting around it-the beginning of the year reins in your need for action, so chill out and breathe. The Full Moon energizes family activities and decisions, while retrograde Jupiter reorganizes your work routine.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Communications stall out around the 1st, but the Full Moon soon loosens tongues. A friend presents you with an unexpected, beneficial contact, which may involve romance. Lightening strikes your creativity around the 14th.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
A financial quagmire may rear its ugly head around the 1st, but it can be tamed during the Full Moon. Retrograde Jupiter sees you reorganizing your home environment. And a startling career idea around the 14th may prove invaluable.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Run for cover the first week of 2004 when planetary influences see you caught in a personal crossfire. Tensions heighten during the Full Moon, but soon even out. Look for opportunities via communication endeavors during retrograde Jupiter.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
An internal edginess has you climbing the walls, especially during the Full Moon. Take some quiet time to meditate on the blessings you’ve received this past year. Jupiter says it’s time to analyze your finances (and spending proclivities!).
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
A friend may need your assistance, especially during the Full Moon. Your personal life is in transition during retrograde Jupiter, when you’ll be analyzing how to receive more love in your life. Springtime is your time for big blessings.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Career stresses challenge you during the first of the year, and may come to a climax during the Full Moon. Tune into your intuition around the 14th, when an unexpected solution surfaces. Romance is heightened during that time too.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
The Full Moon urges you to learn something new to broaden your career. Just avoid signing legal papers then if you can help it. An electrifying romantic encounter around the 14th may give you a new vision of what you want from love.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You may feel a financial pinch during the Full Moon-time to pay off those credit cards? Your Jupiter ruler turning retrograde is a great time for reorganizing your personal life and career. In the spring, you’ll move forward with new plans.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Those around you appear
to have gone berserk, so it
may be best to remain silent. Relationships improve after the Full Moon. Retrograde Jupiter sees you evaluating your education. Traveling after May proves fun-enlightening.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
A friendly but detached attitude on your part may help feuding co-workers (or another stressful work situation) during the Full Moon. Talk to your significant other or business partner about financial goals during retrograde Jupiter.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
A romance gets tested at the first of the year, and especially during the Full Moon. Use your creativity and intuition, heightened on the 14th, to diffuse
tension. You’ll evaluate a relationship commitment during retrograde Jupiter.