Welcome to the new year! And, personally, I think these eclipses are going to be okay, and I donÍt care what the old Earl of Gloucester has to say....
Aries: This is a last gasp, last pass, ñHail Maryî type of time when you feel like that things are lettering on the very brink of being either very good or very, very bad. But if you listen to your good astrology fishing buddy, youÍll realize that things are just about to be pretty good. Okay, so maybe you feel a little under it, but IÍll promise if you practice shouting out, ñforward!î or similar word, youÍll find that the world is about to begin to help you get ahead.
Taurus: The message for the lovely Taurus sign right now is to keep playing from New Years' Eve, right on through the first week or two of the New Year. Play like there is no tomorrow. So much for your good news. All too soon, the play time is going to be over, and youÍre going to coerced back into working. Get the play time time out of the way, or, like the AmyÍs Ice Cream Motto, ñLife is short, eat dessert first.î In fact, consider an AmyÍs T-Shirt as suitable New Year gift for yourself.
Gemini: Alas, my fine Gemini friends, this month is like a good, but somewhat green cigar, it starts out with a really nice flavor „ full of promise. The problem is, as you get to the end of the month, like that cigar, it begins to taste pretty harsh. Almost bitter. Makes you wonder why you like these things in the first place. It had such a strong promise of being so good this month, too. Looks like Work is going to be the dominate theme by the end of the month. Bummer, huh?
Cancer: Sure, sure I warned you about the Mercury Retrograde thing. And that's over. But before we can deliver you from Relationship Well (a softer but almost as deep version of something that rhymes with it), weÍve got a pesky little Venus Retrograde just sort of stirring things up. Bet a long lost lover shows up to camp out on your doorstep. Good thing youÍll be away that weekend.
Leo: The way this yearÍs starts out, you should party like it's 1999. Of course, some would say that you are getting ahead of yourself, but as soon as Aquarius starts in the middle of this month, get ready to work like itÍs 1999. Wondering why weÍre stuck in this year ahead thing? ItÍs simple, the hard work now pays off in a big way, only later. When? Probably in 1999. But donÍt let that stop you. It's full speed ahead now.
Virgo: My dear sweet Virgo friend, I realize that you're getting mighty tired of me suggesting odd bits about romance. And to further obfuscate the allusions, it is a flame from your past, more than likely, who has decided to show up, unannounced and unexpected. Instead of cowering like a beaten dog, though, embrace this person because no one can fan that old flame back to life like you can.
Libra: The new year starts out with great concerns, and hopeful dreams, about wealth because thee is certain money on your horizons. Those long days and nights of work could pay off. ñBut at what expense?î you wonder. DonÍt put too much effort into work and forget your health. All work and no play is boring.
Scorpio: It looks like caution is the watch word for the first part of this new month in the new year. But after we get you launched into the new year thing, it's easy to see that there is hope on your horizon. Of course, itÍs not until later this month that the planets begin to line up for you. The only problem in the middle of the month is those pesky ñloveî planets„understand?
Sagittarius: The holiday fog has lifted, like a thick cloud from a Cuban-seeded cigar from some obscure island, the remaining debris from the holiday is ready to be cleaned up, now that you can see it. There are other matters, money matters, which need your attention right now, too.
Capricorn: So we have a few Cap B-days left to celebrate. And with Venus doing rear guard action right now, maybe romance isnÍt the hottest thing going. After looking at my notes for CapricornÍs chart, though, I kept getting a big Dollar Sign. So plan on skipping any romantic entanglements this month, but also plan on concentrating on pulling a great deal together where you make a lot of money. Money won't buy love, but some suggest it can be rented.
Aquarius: So normal influences don't affect you? ArenÍt you glad? You should be! ThereÍs a terrible thing going on, a cruel joke perpetrated by a vengeful god, Mars is bringing you lots of activity, but Venus is retreating into Capricorn. Eschew the usual stuff abut romance, and look Destiny in the face, and loudly exclaim, ñIÍm going for it!î While this wonÍt make everything better right away, by the end of the month, yes, everything will be feeling better.
Pisces: IÍm reminded of a character in a particular SF novel who had a gnarly tattoo across his forehead, it said, ñPoor Impulse Control.î Of course, this was a work of speculative fiction, so I donÍt recommend that you get just such a tattoo. Besides, the poor impulse control that exhibit early in the month changes as the days begin to get perceptibly longer, and you regain some of that control. Careful with the holiday parties, but get ready for a brand new year full of promise.
(c) Copyright, 1997, 1998 Kramer Wetzel, Austin, Texas (US of A)
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