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Aries Forecasts for 2012

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ARIES - Mar 21 - Apr 19
Symbol: The Ram
Element: Fire
Ruling Planet: Mars
Cross/Quality: Cardinal
House Ruled: First
Opposite Sign: Libra
Lucky Gem: Diamond
Group: Emotional
Polarity: Positive
Favorable Colors: Red, Pink
Lucky Numbers: 16, 21, 35
Chinese Counterpart: Dragon
Special Qualities : Enterprising Personality, Adventurous; Courage, determination, self-confidence, enthusiasm.
Weaknesses:
Impatience, need to keep ego in check, push themselves too hard;
Charismatic marks:
Free-spirited, swagger in their walk; vitality, youthful attitude, like to be in charge.
Likes:
Comfortable clothes, taking the lead, physical challenges.
Dislikes:
Being told what to do, inactivity, delays,
Best environment:
Any situation that requires action, courage in the face of fear, competition, and freedom of choice

Aries 2012 Overview

Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, exudes a great sense of adventurism, enthusiasm, and seems to have an unlimited source of energy. Their passion for keeping active means they often end up double, even triple, booking themselves. They are eager, dynamic, quick, and competitive. When it comes to getting things started, Aries people will get the job done. Pioneering everything from work-related projects to parties with friends, these folks through themselves fully, and immediately, into everything that they set themselves. Lively Arians are represented by image of the Ram, and have many admirable attributes and 2012 looks like a year in which Aries people will find brimming with positive and well deserved change.

During 2012, you will start a process of redeveloping and redefining how you see yourself and the direction of your life. An ideal year to try new approaches and strategies you may have feared to take in the past. Mars, your ruling planet, is going backwards until April, so you will be more likely to take the road less travelled after your birthday.

Jupiter, meanwhile, will help you recognize your own worth and brings you many new options, ideas and new connections. This planet will also help you realize what you need to develop and improve, and June will be a pivotal month for achieving a greater insight into your future.

The two eclipses – one in May and one in June – will inspire you with many wonderful ideas and goals to push towards this year. Know you are capable of achieving these objectives, and success is likely. Aries is symbolized by the “Emperor” in the tarot, symbolizing leadership, so there is no doubting you possess leadership qualities; all you need to do is tap into these traits. Though you have the talent, this year you need to enlist the help of others to accomplish your important goals.

Saturn in your partnership zone may have stifled your interactions with others but in October, Saturn moves on, freeing you up to look at everything with a fresh perspective and ready to enter into more long term connections or objectives.

2012 is an important year for Aries regarding money, relationships, professional matters and communication. Jupiter, planet of luck and expansion will remain in your income sector until the 12th June, creating the potential for income growth and opportunities. In the second half of the year, the focus will shift to your financial situation where it will be less about creating growth and opportunities and more about cementing and managing what you already have. The more you can balance financial responsibility with income growth in the first half of the year, the more potential for growth there will be on both fronts.

Relationships continue to be a major theme in 2012, as they have been for several years now but it is Venus, planet of love’s extraordinary four month visit to your communication sector, from the 4th April to the 8th August that sets the scene for a real breakthrough. If love and communication are the lifeblood of any good relationship, then having Venus in your communication sector gives you a double whammy. As the year progresses and especially from June onwards, communication in general becomes both easier and more meaningful. The only real challenges you will face this year are the same challenges you have become familiar with over recent years, maintaining a balance between personal and relationship goals.

2012 brings with it a reason to smile and rejoice. Those who were going through a tough patch in the past few months, will start to feel more settled.

From the first month of 2012, people under Aries horoscope enter the Jupiter cycle. This brings in a good amount of cash flow and some drastic change in career. This is also the time for you to relax and go for a holiday.

Spend time with your near and dear ones as family and friends will bring in joy towards the mid of the year.

You will make great improvements in your life, weeding out all things that are not necessary. 2012 is the time to take reach for your dreams and begin to make them happen.

Love & Family

2012 will be synonymous with love and romance for Aries. After a difficult period in the previous year, you can now expect to develop long-term stability in emotional bonds and relationships. The Moon-Uranus conjunction in your sign could either bring a new love your way, or you could suddenly bump into an old friend whom you now see in a new light. If this happens, you will have it both ways: pleasant memories of good times together and getting to know him or her all over again. Whether this happens for you, or you meet an attractive stranger, you will spend many happy times learning about each other. The passion of love will strengthen the romantic bond between those who are married or engaged. Enjoy every moment of togetherness as you start understanding the harmony of a relationship. For those in established relationships, marriage is a real possibility by the end of the year.

2012 will, in general, be a positive one. After May 8th, you will be feeling receptive and positive towards strengthening, or mending, relationships.

During February, May, August and December, romance and love of Aries will be positive. In March, September and October, relationships need careful tending to keep things running smoothly.

Family life improves this year, especially during the last two quarters of the year. Aries will find their time at home brings them a greater sense of tranquility and enjoy a strengthening bonds between spouses and children who bring great happiness to the Ram.

Aries are always open to new ideas, thoughts and suggestions, and while they love their freedom, their great adaptability allows them to make the best of just about any situation. Single Arians should not overlook the possibility of a chance meeting, particularly during the middle of the year, which could easily become a strong friendship before blossoming into love.

The Ram will be working on their communication and people skills this year, learning how to be a little more supportive and tactful when dealing with less than ideal situations that may arise in interpersonal relationships. The rewards of doing so will be great when harmony and peace are the result whether it is at home or at work. You will find that the extra effort will bring peace and harmony in your relationships whether at work or at home during 2012.

Work & Money
Expect a lot of positive changes in your working life this year. If you have been working for the same business, there is likely to be a sudden change in the company’s structure which will either open the way to promotion, or motivate you to leave to move to “greener pastures”. Your career improvements may make others jealous so handle your successes with modesty and treat co-workers just the way you always did, and any grievances they have is not your responsibility.

Professional success will be within reach in 2012; but you may have to wait patiently until the last quarter of the year to see the results you have been looking for.

By September, you are likely to see a shift or change in your job. A move of job location or the job itself is likely around November. A course related to your job is going to be on the cards and will help to open doors for work advancement and promotion down the track. Aries in business will enjoy some profitable business deals by the mid year. Your main planet, Mars, will boost your work performance and spirit. Do not hide your creativity during 2012 on the work front as you may find your creative expression may benefit your career. Surround yourself with like-minded people who like you strive for success.

Aries will start the year with a clear picture in terms of their financial goals, allowing them to regulate their spending, and saving, more sensibly than they did in the past. Pay raises, promotions, job changes, or investments, are favoured more in the third or fourth quarters for the year.

Health
Aries people will be brimming with positive energy, optimistic and constructive. Most Arians are likely to experience a year filled with good health in 2012, the only challenge. getting the necessary exercise and proper nutrition. Setting aside time for rest and relaxation to stay balanced and calm is important for Aries who despite their high energy levels, tend to take on more than they can reasonably handle by compromising their own needs.

Do make it a point to take part in some outdoor activities and adventures, especially during June and July, to rejuvenate and balance your energy levels while getting in touch with nature. Despite your tendency for vitality and taking the world by storm, it is most important for Aries to try to maintain an inner balance and calm, and include regular outdoor adventures and recreation.

Monthly Forecasts

April
During April, the Arian may find themselves feeling there is a lot on their plate and needing to nurture some inner calm to deal with the hectic pace of life. April is also time to encourage an equilibrium in your relationships, in preparation for a new stage in your emotional bonding. Strive towards your goals this month; but take time to look for the beauty in life, and express your appreciation and gratitude to enjoy greater harmony with others.

May
You will find your thoughts will turn to travel or planning for future travel, around the 7th of the month. On the 10th, Rams are feeling especially creative. By the 24th, take some time to relax to avoid impatience, and you will accomplish what is necessary. On the 29th, you will find yourself more focused on work.

June
Aries people in partnered relationships will find that this is a wonderful month to spend time with friends, especially around the 3rd. Visions of earning more money in a dream may inspire you especially around the 10th. And on the 30th, you will be feeling inspired to try new and greater activities or responsibilities.

July
July is a month to foster perspective and calmness, especially around the 6th. On the 20th, you may find your subconscious provides you with interesting insights or vivid dreams. Avoid getting involved in a disagreement on the 26th, whether it is a disagreement you are observing, or one you are lured into taking part, it may be better to stay neutral, smile, and excuse yourself to the bathroom!

August
A friend may be having problems with a co-worker or partner on the 5th of the month so it may be necessary to provide some advice or support, but try not to get involved yourself. On the 22nd, you will find that you sparkle and shine! On the 23rd and 24th of the month, you will experience strong feelings of intuition or flashes of deeper wisdom.

September
September is likely to bring a boost of energy. On the 14th, you may find your ideas to make money will look promising, and eventually bring rewards. On the 15th, take other people’s advice or comments with a “grain of salt” and possibly defer to your own advice. On the 28th, you may be tempted to spend more money than your budget allows; maybe avoid the shops, online or bricks and mortar ones, until this phase is over!

October
Your love for travel beckons you once again around the 2nd. On the 3rd, do not take everything someone says as complete truth. Someone may be trying to talk you into something that your own judgement does not agree with. Around the 10th, friends or family will come up with some inspiring suggestions worth considering, if not now, put them on file for the future. On the 21st, you will be thinking of ways to further your career or move in an entirely different direction. On the 30th, count to ten before you let someone get the better of you by pressing your buttons.

November
Although a slow start to the month, Aries people will find by mid month everything starts to speed up. On the 25th, you will be feeling exuberant and ready for just about anything. On the 26th, try not to jump to conclusions, you may just be feeling over-sensitive. On the 30th, patience will bring solutions and a feeling of accomplishment.

December
The last month of year, sees Aries people feeling happy and juggling lots of activities with gusto. You may remember something at the last minute, but find a way of getting everything done anyhow. Your creativity levels soar this month and nothing can quell your enthusiasm for plans in the pipeline. Tread a little carefully on the 17th to avoid disagreements or misunderstandings. On the 29th you will be feeling in a spending mood; maybe leave the credit card at home and only use the money you have budgeted for. December is likely to turn out well, and put you in the right frame of mind to prepare for a productive new year just ahead.

(Information: Courtesy of Moonslipper)

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Pisces Forecasts for 2012

PISCES (Feb 19- Mar 20) (Courtesy of Moonslipper)

Ruling Planets: Neptune, Jupiter
Star Sign Gender: Feminine
Quality: Mutable
Ruling House: Twelfth
Opposite Sign: Virgo
Lucky Gem: Moon Stone
Period: Feb 19 - Mar 20
Symbol: The Fish
Element: Water
Chinese Counterpart: Rabbit
Ruling Planet: Jupiter and Neptune
Day of the Week: Thursday
Colour: Sea Blue, Sea Green, Lavender and Silver



Strengths: Intuitive, compassionate, artistic, gentle, wise, musical.
Weaknesses: Can be a victim or martyr, fearful, overly trusting, sad, desire to escape reality.
Charismatic marks: Soft, sometimes frail to medium build. Face easily shows emotion.
Likes: Spiritual themes, time alone, visual media, time to sleep, romance, music, swimming.
Dislikes: Know-it-alls, the past coming back to haunt, being criticized, cruelty of any kind.
Best environment: On or near water, especially the sea, and the cinema.

Piscean Characteristics
Pisceans have a strong belief in the invisible, spiritual side of existence. They are able to sense a texture, hear a sound or feel a mood. This amazing sensitivity makes them deeply intuitive. Pisceans also possess talent in various creative and musical fields. Pisces people are driven by the desire to please and soothe others with many possessing healing ability. The Pisces nature is mutable and more than any of the other water signs, moves and flows and becomes one with its environment. Due to their intuitive nature, Pisceans tend to absorb the energy around them so it is important that Pisceans surround themselves with positive people who keep their spirits up and help them to see the positive side of life.
Easygoing and generally accepting of others around them, Pisceans are known as gentle and affectionate Pisceans and are often found in the company of a variety of different personalities. Their willingness to give of themselves emotionally lends to an aura of quiet empathy. A Pisces is comforting to be around. Pisceans possess an understanding that surpasses that of any other zodiac sign. They easily comprehend others, and are usually well-loved by their many friends and associates.

Pisces is symbolized by the twin fishes swimming in continuous circles in the heavens. Its’ sign represents duality, the yin yang of eternal existence - one fish signifying the “pluses” of life, the other fish, “minuses”. Due to their duality, Pisceans may, at times, sense a feeling of conflict within themselves, and need to guard against feeling withdrawn, down, and alienated. Although, practicality and physical reality are things they do not relate to well, Pisceans are extremely sensitive and can perceive and understand the situation of other people better than those people themselves. Pisceans often enjoy story-telling, myths and parables, and revel in gentle activities such gardening, swimming, dance, painting or playing a musical instrument.

Piscean Forecast Overview 2012
The return of Neptune, your ruling planet, to your sign, is one of the momentous events in the zodiac this year. This will help you get to know yourself a little better and give you a more rounded view of the outside world at the same time.
How you relate to others will also be something worth concentrating this year. You are represented by two fish, but which side of your personality are people in your life going to meet mostly this year? The beautiful, caring goldfish, or the snappy piranha? You need to watch that you do not get too caught up in introspection and remember how to function in the world and keep it buoyed up with your spirituality and kindness.

There is also a lot of movement in your money sector this year, which will also demand your focus and energy, but hold out for what you feel you deserve. Some of your ideas may be blocked or slowed down by red tape, but do not let this erode your determination to succeed.

Uranus moves into your money sector bringing economy, and a touch of ingenuity your way, assisting your capacity to improve your financial situation this year.

Change is on the horizon. You are a creative, sensitive person, but it’s time to develop your inner fortitude to adapt to the alterations life will bring you this year. Uranus, Pluto and Jupiter are all combining this year to help you realize that fate is impacting, and flexibility and inner strength are necessary to make the most of the changes and opportunities life will offer.

Saturn has been helping you look at your life from a long term perspective, but by October the emphasis will shift to ideas and intellectual pursuits. As you begin to see your life from a different angle, you will feel happier about the choices you are making. There is ambition in you and you will be ready to push further than you have ever in the past. Swim towards challenges rather than away from them. This can be your “winning” year!

Pisces Love and Friendship
Pisceans are dreamy and romantic. They tend to weave a secret world of love and romance around them. This year is the time to come forward and give your dreams reality. You need to take some firm steps in your relationships. Be it marriage or arriving at a commitment, this year calls for it. Singles are likely to meet their soul mates, or recognize they were already there in their life. If you have been undergoing a rough patch in your relationship, it is time to find ways to remedy the situation.

Pisceans are almost hopelessly romantic and are drawn to those of many different signs. Capricorns and Taureans anchor them. However they can fit in with almost any sign: chameleon-like they can be many things to many people.

It is not surprising that someone as 'otherworldly' as the Pisces would like a partner who is practical and down to earth. Pisces prefer a partner who is on top of all the details of life, because they dislike details. Pisces seek this quality in both their romantic and professional partners. More than anything else this gives Pisces a feeling of being grounded, of being in touch with reality. As expected, these kinds of relationships, though necessary, are sure to have many ups and downs. Misunderstandings will take place because the two attitudes are poles apart. If you are in love with a Pisces you will experience these fluctuations and will need a lot of patience to see things stabilize. Pisces are moody, intuitive, affectionate and difficult to get to know. Only time and the right attitude will yield Pisces' deepest secrets. However, when in love with a Pisces you will find that riding the waves is worth it because they are good, sensitive people who need and like to give love and affection.

When in love, Pisces like to fantasize. For them fantasy is 90 per cent of the fun of a relationship. They tend to idealize their partner, which can be good and bad at the same time. It is bad in that it is difficult for anyone to live up to the high ideals their Pisces lover sets.

Pisceans, you are particularly fired up this year, and Mars will see to it that love and romance is high on your agenda. Unfortunately, you need to be careful that you do not misdirect your energies and turn your passion into conflict. Mars is notorious for provocation and being in your zone of relationships it means the first half of the year should be spent treading carefully in matters of love.
Stability returns in force and whatever your current relationship status, spontaneity will soften your approach and you will find your emotional ties deepening.

March is the month for friends and travel. Your zeal to achieve your dreams will form shape during the months of April and May. Romance will flourish; nuptial knots may happen in July. Second half of the year will see you apply for loans and funds. Joint ventures with close ones will take place in the months of September and October. November has many important dates and events which will remain as a milestone in the years to come.

Pisceans Interests and Purpose
Your interests and pursuits in the arts will benefit from energetic shifts and perhaps you will launch a new, important project or adopt a spiritual approach to your creative or musical interests? You, as a Pisces, will find more direction in life than you ever did before. The symbol for Pisces is one fish swimming upstream and the other swimming downstream and many astrologers have interpreted this symbol as a metaphor for indecisiveness, but this "indecisiveness" may lessen or disappear in 2012. Many Pisceans will find themselves focusing on one significant concept or goal.

Pisces Career and Finances
Pisceans work and career promises positive results in 2012. There will be risks and new ventures, but you would seek pleasure out of it. Between March and May there will be intense activity on the professional front. Pressures might be high but you would enjoy the new work target and objectives and you are likely to be rewarded well. The planetary positions advise that you to put your priorities in place, and if you have any unfinished tasks, you need to focus your attention so these tasks can finally be completed. New challenges will give scope to new goals and that would in turn translate down to new achievements.

Money is generally not that important to Pisces. Of course they need it as much as anyone else, and many of them attain great wealth. But money is not generally a primary objective. Doing good, feeling good about oneself, peace of mind, the relief of pain and suffering - these are the things that matter most to a Pisces.
Maximum gains in money come from property inheritance this year. This would be in the form of an old land or a family home. You might also acquire material goods from the generosity of others, or inheritance. Expect a raise in earnings and promotions. Unlike most of the zodiac, you will be able to save more. Investments made last year, will yield fruitful results. You might have to lend out money to a near one, but take care of the amount you shell out. Take care of your accounts at the start of the year. There is presently no need to invest in shares and bonds, as the time is not ripe for you. Though you will not have any losses, profits too would be none to marginal.

Pisces earn money intuitively and instinctively. They follow their hunches rather than their logic. They tend to be generous and perhaps overly charitable. Almost any kind of misfortune is enough to move a Pisces to give. Although this is one of their greatest virtues, Pisces should be more careful with their finances. They should try to be more careful about the people to whom they lend money, in order to not be taken advantage. If they give money to charities, Pisceans should follow it up to see that their contributions are put to good use. Even when Pisces are not rich, they still like to spend money on helping others. In this case, they should really be careful, but learn to sometimes say no and help themselves first.
Perhaps the biggest financial stumbling block for the Pisces is general passivity - a relaxed attitude. In general, Pisces like to go with the flow of events. When it comes to financial matters, especially, they need to be more aggressive. They need to make things happen, to create their own wealth. A passive attitude will only cause loss and missed opportunity. Worrying about financial security will not provide that security. Pisces need to go after what they want tenaciously.
Pisces like to be perceived by the public as people of spiritual or material wealth, of generosity and philanthropy. They look up to big-hearted, philanthropic types. They admire people engaged in large-scale undertakings and eventually would like to head up these big enterprises themselves. In short, they like to be connected with big organizations that are doing things in a big way.

If Pisces are to realize their full career and professional potential they need to travel more, educate themselves more and learn more about the actual world. In other words, they need some of the unflagging optimism of the Sagittarius in order to reach the top. Because of all their caring and generous characteristics, Pisces often choose professions through which they can help and touch the lives of other people. That is why many Pisces become doctors, nurses, social workers or teachers. Sometimes it takes a while before Pisces realize what they really want to do in their professional lives, but once they find a career that lets them manifest their interests and virtues they will excel at it.

This year the position of Uranus promises to bring a great deal of innovation to the way you work and earn money. From the outset of the year you will be wired for finance.

You are purposeful in gaining some concessions in the contract or agreement after the 14th of March. These energies continue to get stronger until some clear and decisive action is taken after the 14th of April.

The lunar eclipse on the 4th of June in your zone of career and self esteem reveals that you need to pay more attention to the currents of public opinion and what's happening in the world to understand your place contextually. You may think what is going on has nothing to do with you right now, but actually it is a perfect reflection of what is going on in your own being. This eclipse will have important ramifications for your professional activities from here on in.

Mars has a strong part to play in your destiny with regards to finance and on the 3rd of July his entry into your zone of shared resources, banking and legacies means that these issues will come to the fore. You must be careful that you don't become embroiled in disputes over money and who owes what to whom. The efforts will not frighten you, this year. You will live this paradox which consists in pushing yourself to achieve your goals, while at the same time feeling the need for peace and pleasure. You may have little spare time so ensure you prioritize your goals and activities, but also spare some time for relaxation and replenishment. Certain unfinished tasks will become important. You will be pushing yourself to succeed, and working at managing your time and energy better than ever before - this will be the key to your success in 2012!

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Our Deepest Fear
By Marianne Williamson

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
Your playing small does not serve the world.

There is nothing enlightened about shrinking
So that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We were all meant to shine, as children do.
It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.

And as we let our own light shine,
We unconsciously give other people permission to do the same
As we are liberated from our own fear,
Our presence automatically liberates others.