With New Year, it’s time to look to the future and discover what lies ahead. What will 2018 be like for you? Read your personal forecast for the next 12 months prediction by the World renowned Astro writer Joanne Madeline Moore.
ARIES [March 21-April 20]
LOVE & LUST
Expect some interpersonal challenges in 2018, as four eclipses and retrograde Venus stir up your romance and friendship zones. Things could come to a head in July or August, when you finally lose patience with a faux friend or unreliable lover. Singles – you may have to kiss a few frogs before you find your Prince (or Princess) Charming. But don’t give up – each dating disappointment will lead you closer to your soul mate. Attached Rams – January and April are the prime months to plan an erotic weekend escape with your lover, when Jupiter and Pluto boost your sex drive and lust for life.
LOOT & LUCK
Lucky Jupiter is moving through your ‘money-from-others’ zone (until November 8) so you could benefit from a favour, freebie, pay rise, inheritance, gift, bumper tax return, divorce settlement or superannuation payout. Make sure you manage any windfall wisely, with a view to long-term financial security. Then, from November 9 through until December 31, there’s money to be made via publishing, education, travel, business trips, international contacts, imports or exports.
LIFESTYLE
Feeling restless? February and December are the best months to travel, as long as you plan your trip carefully. Best destinations? Beautiful natural environments with challenging activities that get your adrenalin going. Your reckless Ram nature intensifies from June 26 through until August 27, when your ruler Mars is retrograde, and your energy and timing are all over the place (especially at work). Aim to be reasonable and responsible – rather than impulsive and impossible!
TAURUS [April 21-May 21]
LOVE & LUST
In 2018 you’ll experience your luckiest love cycle for the last 12 years, as Jupiter (planet of good fortune) powers through your partnership zone. So it’s a fabulous time to go on a special holiday with your partner or start a hot new romance with a sexy foreigner, as love and travel are connected. There is one tricky patch to navigate though! Retrograde Venus rocks the relationship boat (from October 5 until November 16) when it will take your substantial diplomatic skills to get things back on an even keel.
LOOT & LUCK
Love, friendship, luck, travel and business are all linked so 2018 is a fortunate year to start (and promote) a promising joint venture. Especially with a business partner from another country or culture. From October 5 through until November 16, avoid making important decisions, as Venus (your ruling planet) reverses though your work and relationship zones. The period from December 7-31 is the perfect time to pool resources with loved ones for a beneficial outcome.
LIFESTYLE
Uranus – planet of disruption and innovation – moves through your sign from May 15 until November 6. And Uranus hasn’t been in Taurus since 1942! So it’s time for bored Bulls to jump out of your comfort zone and shake up your world. Experiment and explore, as you do something daringly different or go on a grand adventure. If you are too entrenched in your old lifestyle and don’t make some changes voluntarily, then Uranus will stir things up for you by throwing a curved ball in your direction.
GEMINI [May 22-June 21]
LOVE & LUST
Attached Gemini – February is a fabulous month to bring more romance, fantasy and fun into your relationship. If you’re single, the best month to look for love (or join an online dating site) is February, when proactive Mars powers through your partnership zone. And don’t be shy about promoting your positive qualities. If you don’t love and respect yourself, why should anyone else? Love planet Venus reverses through your romance zone from October 31-November 16. So it’s not a good time to go on a first date, propose, get married or renew your wedding vows.
LOOT & LUCK
Lucky Jupiter is moving through your health zone until November 8, which is good news for physical vitality and mental wellbeing over the coming year. But, with penny-pinching Saturn and retrograde Mars in your ‘money-from-others’ zone, expect delayed payments, tax problems, diminished cash flow or budget blow-outs. Separating your wants from your needs is a must in 2018 as smart Twins get thrifty, cut consumption, and learn to get by on less.
LIFESTYLE
February is a fantastic month for travel, when the planets pave the way for a fun and hassle-free trip. The following dates are when your ruler Mercury is retrograde – March 23 until April 15 looks tricky for friendships and social networking. Expect communication, computer, travel or car chaos from July 26 until August 19. And you need to be extra tactful and with work colleagues and loved ones from November 17 until December 6. The best things to do when Mercury is retrograde? Review, research and reboot.
CANCER [June 22-July 23]
LOVE & LUST
With Saturn in your relationship zone in 2018, many Crabs will take the plunge via an engagement, wedding, moving in together, or by becoming a parent, as you strive for more permanence in your primary partnership. With hard work and commitment, your love life will slowly go from strength to strength. Singles –the best months to meet your soul mate are in January, May and September, when your Cancerian charisma attracts admirers from near and far. But expect a temporary dating drought in August and October, when Mars and Venus reverse through your romance zones.
LOOT & LUCK
The Solar Eclipse in February is good for joint business ventures and turning innovative ideas into exciting entrepreneurial endeavours. The best months to buy a lottery ticket, enter a competition or hit the casino are in March and June, when Jupiter sends good fortune in your direction. But don’t then squander any lucky gains you make … squirrel extra cash away to tide you over when times are tight. In October, if a financial proposal looks too good to be true then walk away – quickly!
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January through until November 8 is fabulous for fostering friendships, as you extend your peer group to include an adventurous new crowd. Your family life is also incredibly important in 2018. Some Crabs will welcome a new baby or enjoy improved relations with a child, teenager or parent as you share mutual hobbies, sports and interests. You’ll also feel more generous towards a recalcitrant relative, and may even find it in your heart to forgive and forget their past indiscretions.
LOVE & LUST
Coupled Leos – in January, February, July and August the four eclipses compel you to take a good long look at your relationship. Is your partner doing all the giving, while you’re doing all the taking? Are you constantly talking, while they’re just listening? Compromise and two-way communication are the keys to romantic harmony in 2018. Single Cats – Cupid’s arrow is most likely to strike in February, when the Solar Eclipse energises your love zone. So brush up on your flirting technique and seductive one-liners. But avoid falling for a dubious dreamer or a sexy schemer.
LOOT & LUCK
Prosperity planet Jupiter is visiting your domestic zone. So the period between now and November 8 is the best time to redecorate, renovate, build an extension, sell property, buy a new home or other real estate, house-sit, relocate or start a home-based business. Good fortune could also come via a loved one, distant relative or family friend. Your luckiest day of the year is November 26 so plan something special.
LIFESTYLE
Cats are ambitious creatures, and 2018 is the year when you can really stand out from the crowd and make a strong impression in the public sphere. With unique Uranus revving up your career and reputation zone (from May 15-November 6) the more authentically you express your talents and creativity, the more successful you’ll be. But remember there’s a fine line between blowing others away (with your energy and enthusiasm) and turning them away with your blunt (and sometimes bossy) approach.
VIRGO [Aug 24-Sep 23]
LOVE & LUST
Attached Virgo – 2018 is the year to bring more romance and fantasy into your relationship, and March is the prime month to spice up your sex life with some surprising new moves. If you’re single, stop searching for the ‘perfect’ partner. Instead, look for love with a mere mortal … someone with normal human flaws (like a stubborn Taurus or a controlling Capricorn). With Jupiter and Pluto stimulating your love zone, January, April and May are marvellous months to join an online dating site, fall in love, propose, get married or renew your wedding vows.
LOOT & LUCK
Prosperity planet Jupiter moves through your social networking zone until November 8. So you could hit the internet jackpot when something you post (or sell) online goes viral. Some money-savvy Virgos could also boost cash flow via writing, teaching, podcasting or public speaking. Courtesy of retrograde Venus, your financial situation appears to go backwards in the first two weeks of November. But (with plenty of patience and persistence) things will soon be back on track again.
LIFESTYLE
With four eclipses firing up your humanitarian zones in 2018, you’ll feel the need to be of service to others via a special volunteer project either overseas or within your local community. You have so many versatile Virgo talents to offer. And, with Jupiter and Uranus both revving up your travel zones, it’s definitely time to be more adventurous. But avoid signing contracts between March 23 and April 15, when Mercury (your ruling planet) reverses through your income and business transactions zone.
LIBRA [Sep 24-Oct 23]
LOVE & LUST
Coupled Libra – clear and consistent communication is the key to romantic harmony! The more you bottle up your emotions and keep things from your partner; the more fractured (and frustrating) the relationship will become. If you’re looking for the ‘perfect’ partner, have you got ridiculously unrealistic expectations that no mere mortal can possibly meet? Look for love with someone who is sexy, smart, successful – and fabulously flawed. Cupid’s arrow is most likely to strike in January, February or March, so make sure you dress to impress and socialise in style.
LOOT & LUCK
Finances and luck are linked in 2018, as Jupiter (planet of prosperity and good fortune) transits through your money zone. So expect a boost to your bank balance via a pay rise, bonus, gift or extra business coming your way. Any windfall won’t last long if you don’t manage it wisely though. October and November are the danger months for overspending, when indulgent Venus reverses through your money zone. In uncertain economic times, canny Librans will concentrate on smart saving and sustainable living.
LIFESTYLE
Avoid the Libran inclination to procrastinate and sit on the fence! With Jupiter boosting your self-esteem and two eclipses stimulating your hopes and wishes zone, 2018 is the year to believe in yourself as you set an ambitious goal or dream a big dream, and then do all you can to make it happen. But avoid being impulsive and buying big ticket items (like a car, home or investment property) between October 5 and November 16, when Venus (your patron planet) is retrograde.
SCORPIO [Oct 24-Nov 22]
LOVE & LUST
When Uranus moves through your relationship zone from May until November, your love life will be unpredictable. For some attached Scorpios – a relationship that has lost its spark could unexpectedly be reignited. For others – a previously happy partnership could suddenly encounter problems. Singles – if you settle for a superficial, second-best love then you are selling yourself short. Have the confidence (and patience) to wait for the right person to come along. May and December are the best months to look for love, and you’ll have more luck if you jump out of your comfort zone and cast your net wide.
LOOT & LUCK
Lady Luck is on your side in 2018 as Jupiter (planet of prosperity) jumps through your personal and money zones, enhancing your business acumen and boosting your ability to generate extra income. Money matters may stall (or even go backwards) when Venus reverses through your sign in October. But – if you have planned carefully and saved wisely – then you’ll sail through this temporary financial glitch and end the year in good fiscal shape.
LIFESTYLE
Don’t like something about yourself? Jupiter jumps through your sign until November 8, giving you the chutzpah to initiate personal changes and then take on the world. Make the most of this powerful energy surge, which only happens every 12 years. So it’s definitely time to be the best and boldest Scorpio you can be, as you tackle challenges and venture into exciting new areas that would usually daunt you. Confidence is the rocket fuel that will take you places in 2018!
SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23-Dec 21]
LOVE & LUST
Relationships are steady as she goes in 2018. Which could be a problem for adrenaline addicted Archers. If you are attached, do all you can to reboot a stale relationship or fix a frustrating problem. If you allow boredom and complacency to set in, then it won’t be long before you’re heading out the door. Singles – with Venus vamping through your romance zones (in March and May) you’ll be at your bewitching best as you attract admirers like moths to a flame. So it’s the perfect time to join an online dating site or update your current profile.
LOOT & LUCK
Intuition and luck are linked in 2018, as your inner voice guides you in the right direction. But have you been rash with cash? Money matters come under the spotlight in August, when retrograde Mars brings financial problems to a head. Time to stop overspending; learn from your mistakes; formulate a fresh fiscal plan; and then move on. November 2018 through until December 2019 is super lucky for Sagittarians, as Jupiter moves through your sign – for the first time in 12 years.
LIFESTYLE
Strive to balance quiet solo time with exciting adventures. Activities like meditation, contemplation, yoga and journaling are favoured up until November 8, as Jupiter journeys through your spiritual zone and you tap into the wisdom within. You’re in the mood for at least one business trip or heavenly holiday in 2018, when four eclipses fire up your gypsy gene. But expect transport delays or itinerary changes in June, July or August, when Mercury and Mars reverse through your travel zones.
CAPRICORN [Dec 22-Jan 20]
LOVE & LUST
Keep professional projects and passionate desires separate in 2018. With Venus reversing through your career zone, love and work are a messy mix and an on-the-job romance will struggle to survive. May and June are important months for singles, when there’ll be a plethora of potential suitors and – for some lucky Capricorns – it’s when Cupid finally comes calling. If you are attached, be proactive about solving a partnership problem around the time of the Solar Eclipse on July 13, as you lead the way and set new ground rules in the relationship.
LOOT & LUCK
The internet and luck are linked in 2018. January through until October is a period when your career and/or public profile could suddenly take off via the clever use of social media (and a helping hand from Jupiter). A blog post, video or podcast could reach a wider audience or even go viral. Canny Capricorns will find numerous ways to monetise any lucky opportunities when they come along. January and April are particularly fortuitous months to launch an ambitious personal project or an exciting group venture.
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In 2018 (courtesy of Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto) the power of the group is on your side and you’ll be given the opportunity to transform your life in a positive way. So make sure you join forces with inspiring people who appreciate your vision, boost your ambitions, and encourage your dreams. But slow down and pace yourself in August, when Mars (planet of energy and motivation) reverses through your sign and your usual get-up-and-go goes missing!
AQUARIUS [Jan 21-Feb 19]
LOVE & LUST
Attached Aquarius – you are very independent and love to pursue personal projects, but 2018 is the year to share more with your partner. So do your best to find sports, hobbies and leisure activities that you both enjoy. Plus slot some regular date nights into your busy schedules. If you are single, Cupid’s arrow is most likely to strike in January, February or July, when the Solar and Lunar Eclipses stimulate your relationship zone. Expect romantic sparks to fly with an amorous Aries, a lusty Leo or a sexy Sagittarian.
LOOT & LUCK
Aquarians are natural entrepreneurs and, with fortunate Jupiter activating your career zone, it’s the ideal time to initiate an exciting new professional venture. So it’s a wonderful year to look for a job, hit your boss for a raise, apply for a business loan, expand your present vocation, buy out a struggling competitor; or live the laptop lifestyle by starting an online business. If extra money comes your way, don’t be too impulsive and short-sighted! Make sure you secure it wisely, with an eye to your long-term future needs.
LIFESTYLE
Many Aquarians are restless and unpredictable souls. But you’ll start to feel more mentally and physically settled in 2018, as Uranus (your patron planet) starts a seven year sojourn through the stable and sensible sign of Taurus. You’ll certainly need to be extra careful with correspondence, contracts, computers, phones and travel from March 23 until April 15, when retrograde Mercury scrambles your communication antennae. Extra patience and due diligence are essential during this period.
PISCES [Feb 20-March 20]
LOVE & LUST
Attached Pisces – your partnership gets bogged down early in the year. But hang in there because a touch of fantasy spices up your love life in May and August, when your imagination runs riot. And the Lunar Eclipse in July promises a romantic celebration via a birthday, anniversary, engagement or wedding. Single Fish – from February 10 until March 6 you’re at your charismatic best, as charm planet Venus moves through your sign. So it’s the ideal time to search for your soul mate. The best places to look are at arts related events (like concerts and festivals) plus online.
LOOT & LUCK
Luck, travel and education are linked in 2018. Between now and November 8, good fortune comes from education, publishing, imports, exports, travel, foreign friends or overseas business. It’s also a smart idea to spend money on further training, as you upgrade your job skills. You could also expand your options by learning another language. Then Jupiter charges into your career zone, so you can look forward to plenty of professional opportunities coming your way in late 2018.
LIFESTYLE
In May, the Jupiter-Neptune trine brings luck, boosts imagination, increases wanderlust, and highlights your creative and spiritual side. So it’s the perfect time to travel, or take a special dream and spin it into a rock solid reality. With Saturn, Pluto and retrograde Mars all stimulating your peer group zone, is 2018 the year to finally sever ties with a fair-weather friend? Make it a priority to fill your friendship group with positive people who boost your confidence, encourage your talents and support your dreams.
About The Author
Joanne Madeline Moore has a special connection with India, as her grandfather was born in Lucknow. She has been a professional astrologer and writer for over 20 years. Her horoscope columns are currently published in over 40 newspapers and magazines [and on websites] in Canada, England, Japan, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. You can also read her daily, weekly and yearly horoscopes [and her astrology blog] on her website at www.BohoAstro.com
COPYRIGHT: Joanne Madeline Moore 2017