ARIES March 21 – April 19

You will take up a new spiritual practice on Wednesday, as the New Moon takes place in your sector of religion. Active Mars, your ruler, turns retrograde on Sunday and you will find it hard to get moving. Mars turns direct in March 2010, so you have a chance to think about your life goals over the course of the next three months. Your energy will seem to be slipping away from you, so you will need to give your motivation a boost!

TAURUS April 20 – May 20

Bull, you will confront someone who is against you on Monday. Don’t let this difficult individual muddle you or cause you to doubt yourself. Stick to your resolve when you face this person and, don’t forget, you have enormous strength of will and resilience. You’ll feel as if you can accomplish any objective you have your heart set on later this week. On Thursday, Venus, your ruler, trines Mars in Leo and your sense of positive optimism will be in full force.

GEMINI May 21 – June 20

You may get caught up in a volatile situation on Monday, Twin, so be sure you pay extremely close attention to what you say, who you say it to and how you behave. You will be ready to reconcile with a competitor of yours on Wednesday, as the New Moon takes place in your sector of rivals. Remember, your competitor might not be open to letting bygones be bygones. An old school friend gets in touch with you on Sunday.

CANCER June 21 – July 22

The insightful Moon rules you, Cancer, and you are very observant. Use your shrewd perception on Wednesday as the Moon in slapdash Sagittarius in your sector of daily routine squares unpredictable Uranus, and you won’t have any slip-and-fall accidents. After all, you want to stay away from the doctor as much as possible! On Thursday you’ll finally realize how much you have evolved in your life journey. This weekend, it’s time to celebrate yourself and your tremendous personal growth.

LEO July 23 – August 22

Your ruler, the Sun, sextiles beneficial Jupiter on Monday, and it’s the perfect opportunity to get going on your project list, particularly any ventures that have been put on the backburner. Wednesday, the New Moon takes place in your sector of creativity and you will be filled with self-confidence and ready to demonstrate your talents to the world. Energetic Mars turns retrograde in Leo in your sector of self on Sunday, and you’ll begin to take it easy.

VIRGO August 23 – Sept. 22

Wednesday, the New Moon takes place in galloping Sagittarius in your sector of home, Virgo, and you may decide to explore new landscapes, or pack your bags and move across town. Wanderlust is your keyword this week! Mars turns retrograde in your sector of dishonesty, deceit, and clandestine matters on Sunday, so be sure you safeguard your secrets. Mars turns direct in March 2010, so until then, make sure you don’t tell anyone any information you don’t want broadcast publicly!

LIBRA Sept. 23 – Oct. 22

You’ll be given the chance to expound your viewpoint on Monday, Libra. You may compose an op-ed piece stating your opposition to a proposed development plan for your neighborhood, or write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper as the Sun in forthright Sagittarius in your sector of communication and self-expression sextiles Jupiter. A companion you had issues with in the past may turn up unexpectedly, and want to go over unfinished business with you on Sunday.

SCORPIO Oct. 23 – Nov. 21

You’ll amaze your nearest and dearest with your brand new desire to chatter away this week, Scorpio! Usually you are not really into small talk, but as the illuminating Moon in Capricorn conjuncts chatty Mercury in your communication zone on Friday, you will be ready to let loose with your companions. You may decide to step down from a place of importance in a community association you are a member of on Sunday, as Mars turns retrograde in flamboyant Leo.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 – Dec. 21

This week you decide it is time to become the person you know in your heart and mind you are meant to be, Sag! The New Moon takes place in hopeful Sagittarius in your sector of self on Wednesday, and you’ll be ready to change yourself and your life to a scenario that best suits you and your current needs and wants. Venus in Sagittarius sextiles lucky Jupiter – your ruler – on Sunday. You’ll be inundated with good fortune this weekend.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22 – Jan. 19

Listen closely to what your inner voice and your gut tell you this week, Capricorn! The Sun in your sector of intuition and perception sextiles insightful Neptune, and your hunches will be very strong, especially on Tuesday. Your own needs will go on the back burner on Thursday, and you will spend a lot of your time attending to others. The Moon in industrious Capricorn squares your ruling planet, taskmaster Saturn, and you may find yourself engulfed with errands and tasks.

AQUARIUS Jan. 20 – Feb. 18

A cherished dream you have will finally be realized on Monday, Water-Bearer, as the Sun sextiles Jupiter, the planet of blessings, in Aquarius. You never gave up on yourself or your vision for your life, and now the cosmos is sending you your reward! This weekend you will decide to create a tranquil and serene environment for yourself. The Moon in Aquarius opposes Mars retrograde in Leo on Sunday, and you’ll go off in search of your own inner healing.

PISCES Feb. 19 – March 20

Don’t talk on your cell phone while you are driving, especially this week, Pisces! Monday, you need to watch what you are doing and where you are going, and take heed of all your actions. This weekend your thoughts and feelings will be very erratic. In addition, you may find it hard to sit still or stay in one place. Venus in galloping Sagittarius squares unpredictable Uranus in Pisces in your sector of self, and you’ll be inundated with restless energy.