There is a massive planetary pileup right at the turn of the year in Cappy, the sign of the Sea Goat. This sort of energy has been compounding itself, off and on, for the last few years, and most Caps will agree: January has turned into a pivotal month. But what about the rest of us?

Aries [3/23-4/20]: you Aries need to remeber that you are=, indeed, a Cardinal sign, so that Capricorn Energy has rubbed off on you. The year starts off with a great, big fizzle for you. Your hot tip for the coming year is business-"bidness" in Texas. You are in a position to start making some strategic financuial planning. Go for the long range plan, it will benifit you more in the big picture.

Taurus [4/21-5/22]: first it was all the emotional upheaval last year. And now, just when you think you can stand on your own two feet again, you will find that you need some training to pursue those lofty goals. Get up off the couch, get out of the house, and get yourself enrolled in school again. If you start the process now, you just might make it back into school by Septemeber. You know, school, it's a Virgo Thing.

Gemini [5/23-6/21]: The real trick to making moneuy is doing it with money that actually belongsd to some one else. That's the way the really rich people get really richer. And since you want to acquire a lot of wealth this year, it's the time to learn how to use their money to increasse your wealth. That's the game plan for this year. Now do a business plan to accompany it, all will be well. Give it a try, you will lose nothing.

Cancer [6/22-7/22]: well. Mu dear Cancer friend, you are not going to like this forecast one little bit: you are going to get married to a Capricorn, if you haven't already. That's a tough call because Cappy's can be such old goats at times. Now, it isn't engraved in stone, so this doesn't have to happen, but you will find yyourself leaning towards people with a lot of Earth in their collective charts. And partnerships, whether it's marraige or something else, will be one of the big ideas.

Leo [7/23-8/23]: I realize this looks very familiar but what can a mere astrologer tell a Leo? It's not exactly your time of the year, except that you probably enjoy all the festive merry-making going on. Relax and bask in the warm afterglow that you are begining to experience right now. You might feel like there is something big just about to happen, right around the corner. Best preparation? You guessed it: party on!

Virgo [8/24-9/23]: for the coming year, all you need to pay attention to is working in clay. Modeling clay, artist stuff, the colored stuff you get at the toy store, paste you can eat, all of it. Get in, dig in, get your immaculate fingers dirty, smear the stuff all over your body, play with it. You have strong creative urges this year, and you can make a statement - I suggest dirt as a medium for you.

Libra [9/24-10/23]: house, home, the homestead, the place where you hang your hat, all of that is under question right now. In fact, a more traditional astrologer would tell that you would by a new house and move into it pretty soon. It is certainly food for Libra brains on this New Year. Gives your mind something substantial to munch on.

Scorpio [10/24-11/23]: Scoprio, dear Scorpio: after sch a lengthy time of unrest, just about everything should be getting better for you. The overall outlook for you is quite bright. To steal a line froma popular song, go buy some cheap sunglasses beacuse your future is so bright, you've got it made in the shade. Or something like that.

Sagittarius [11/24-12/21]: okasy, you lucky ones, we're onlky going through this once: Pluto is an agent of change. Sometimes for ill, but always change. Now, if you were a fixed sign, you might struggle with change. But your mutability comes to the fore in this extended period while Pluto plays hide and seek with you. Pluto is transformation and manifestation, which means you can realize some dreams, just be prepared to work. And change.

Capricorn [12/22-1/20]: if you haven't figured it out by now, I don't know if you ever will. The year starts out with the tail end of the Astrological (zoological might be a better word) pile up sorting itself out and floating away. Tough times are over. Really, the difficult times are over.

Aquarius [1/21-2/18]: In the middle of January Uranus, your so-called ruler, rolls into its home sign for an extended stay of good will and merriment. Well, the planet will be up to its old tricks, anyway, so look forward to the merriment. Expect the unexpected.

Pisces [2/19-3/22]: work, work, work. Tired of that song? Rejoice! Saturn, your cosmic takmaster leaves, and you will not be bothered by its direct approach again for another thirty years or so. Now, isn't that a nice note?