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A week-by-week overview for your sign ✶ ARIES: New Year’s resolutions... unique vision...sharing ideas...express yourself. ✶ TAURUS: Time together...illuminating experience...search for opportunities...memories and stories. ✶ GEMINI: Budget wisely... financial planning...dream a dream ...table talk. ✶ CANCER: Sudden surprise ...romantic getaway...positive energy...forgive and forget. ✶ LEO: Out with the old...in with the new...romantic overnight... high energy. ✶ VIRGO: Time for friends...creative pursuits...after hours...new surroudings. ✶ LIBRA: Inspirational visitor... new directions...extra income... friendly advice. ✶ SCORPIO: Feeling confident... creativity shines...family events...influential people. ✶ SAGITTARIUS: Travel plans ...financially fit...social challenges ...get involved. ✶ CAPRICORN: Your support system...high confidence...leadership position...investment offer. ✶ AQUARIUS: Useful ideas... express yourself...be creative... enjoy yourself. ✶ PISCES: Financial well-being ...community work...compassionate acts...positive feedback.…

Gambler’s Dharma: Sports Betting with Vedic Astrology, by Simon Chokoisky. Destiny Books, One Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767, destinybooks.com. Paper. 222 pages, $18.95. When I received Gambler’s Dharma: Sports Betting with Vedic Astrology for review, my first thought was how can one juxtapose the word dharma, the Sanskrit term for “your rightful purpose,” with the word “gambling,” which may at best be a fun-filled distraction, and at worst can become a self-destructive addiction. I did not have to venture too far before I read the author’s disclaimer, at the beginning of the book, which I think is a good point at which to begin this review. Caution: this book should not be construed as an endorsement of gambling, which is illegal throughout most of the world, potentially addictive, and spiritually…

Uranus is retrograde in Aries. Monday, January 1 3:10 a.m. Moon enters Cancer. Home and personal life are emphasized today and Tuesday. a 6:27 p.m. Moon opposite Venus. Love and money are in short supply. a 9:24 p.m. Sun opposite Moon (Full Moon in Cancer.) Respect the needs of your family. f 9:52 p.m. Moon trine Neptune. You can inspire others. Tuesday, January 2 f 9:11 a.m. Uranus resumes direct motion in Aries. Start a new creative project. a 5:46 p.m. Moon square Uranus. Unexpected intrusions disturb your peace. Wednesday, January 3 2:22 a.m. Moon enters Leo. Good for love, socializing, and creativity. f 12:38 p.m. Venus sextile Neptune. Romantic fantasy prevails. Thursday, January 4 a 6:33 a.m. Moon square Jupiter. Excesses cause trouble. f 1:52 p.m. Moon trine Mercury.…

Around the time last spring when astrologers began heating up about the August total solar eclipse, they almost immediately became focused on the neat way it seemed to fit into the chart of the current President. As the article about this in our August issue showed, at least some of what was true for President Trump’s chart was also true for several ex-presidents, something I haven’t yet seen brought up outside this magazine. Trump, as the current officeholder, and with mumbles of “impeachment” already in the air in Washington, naturally became the focus of astrological speculation. With such thoughts in mind, mundane astrologers should tread lightly, as it is all too easy for astrologers to trip themselves up by predicting personal or political disaster for a politician or a party…

Susan Lucci: December 23, 1946 Loop the words in the list below that appear entirely in capital letters. “ANNIE Get Your Gun” “ARMY Wives” “BRIDE in Black” BROADWAY “All My CHILDREN” “Hot in CLEVELAND” “Goodbye, COLUMBUS” COMMERCIALS “DADDY, You Kill Me” “DALLAS” “DANCING with the Stars” DAYTIME star “Young DOCTORS in Love” “EBBIE” EMMY ERICA Kane “FRENCH Silk” “HAUNTED by Her Past” “MAFIA Princess” MARCH of Dimes spokesperson “ME, NATALIE” MINI-SERIES “Lady MOBSTER” MOVIES “NIGHT of 100 Stars” SCARSDALE SKIING SOAP OPERA “The WOMAN Who Sinned” Celebrity Puzzle 3…

The start of a brand new year is always exciting. This year gets off to an especially stimulating start with two Full Moons in January. When this relatively rare phenomenon occurs, the second Full Moon is referred to as a “Blue Moon.” A month with two Full Moons provides the energy to begin a project and then see it through to completion, all within that same month. January begins with a Full Moon in Cancer on the 1st. On the 31st, the second Full Moon occurs in Leo. This second event is also a Lunar Eclipse, and a Blue Moon. Because these two events occur in Cancer and Leo, your home, family, and personal life are likely to be affected. You may want to circle January 15 on your calendar,…

January 2018 All positions are for Midnight EST. The longitudes table indicates each planet’s daily position in the signs. The declinations table shows each planet’s placement north or south of the celestial equator. “R” in a planet’s listing in the longitude table indicates that it begins retrograde motion on that date, or may indicate retrograde status at the beginning of the month. “D” means that the planet has resumed its forward (direct) motion in the signs. Exact times for all of these phenomena are given in the Hourly Guide and in the Planning Calendar on the pages following this one.…

April 21st to May 20th YOUR JANUARY GUIDE 1st-8th: Time together. Setting time aside for your significant other will be challenging but absolutely necessary, Taurus. On the 6th, Mars and Jupiter form a conjunction in your relationship sector (solar 7th) so leave your work at the office to concentrate on spending time with your partner. If unattached, get together with an old friend you have not seen for a while. 9th-16th: Illuminating experience. Take your partner or friend to a stimulating presentation that promises to be both informative and enjoyable. This could include attending a lecture, museum exhibit, or art gallery opening. With five planets gathering in your solar 9th, a potentially boring activity can be transformed into an illuminating and enjoyable experience. 17th-23rd: Search for opportunities. Continue to explore…

July 23rd to August 22nd YOUR JANUARY GUIDE 1st-8th: Out with the old. Celebrate New Year’s Day with family members who’ve stood beside you through thick and thin, Leo. Mars conjoining Jupiter in your solar 4th on the 6th may create a bit of friction, but that can lead to healing and moving forward. Reassess your home. It may be time to buy new furniture and apply a fresh coat of paint. Out with the old and in with the new. 9th-16th: In with the new. The Sun, Venus, and Pluto form a conjunction in your solar 6th on the 9th, so staying fit and eating healthy should top your list of New Year’s resolutions. Plan a diet and exercise plan that suits your schedule so you do not have…

October 23rd to November 21st YOUR JANUARYGUIDE 1st-8th: Feeling confident. As the new year begins, you will feel more upbeat and confident than you have in quite some time, Scorpio. Mars and Jupiter form a conjunction in your sign on the 6th, so you will have the opportunity to get your ideas across in a way that informs and educates others. If you listen as well as talk, you will be able to win people over. 9th-16th: Creativity shines. Mars and Jupiter continue to be closely connected in your sign, which will get you noticed more than you may be accustomed to. This is the time to make your presence felt at work, in your community, and in any group or club of which you are a member. Your creativity…

December 22nd to January 19th YOUR JANUARYGUIDE 1st-8th: Your support system. Celebrate the beginning of the new year with those who support you through thick and thin, Capricorn. With Mars and Jupiter forming a conjunction in your solar 11th on the 6th, you may have to mediate a disagreement between two people you love. Use your ability to see both sides of a dispute to resolve the situation and bring them together. 9th-16th: High confidence. This is your time to shine since the Sun, Venus, and Pluto form a triple conjunction in your sign on the 9th. Your confidence is at an all-time high, and you will surprise people by being more outgoing than usual. If you wish to persuade your partner or close friend to do something for you…

As the year begins, if you’ve been thinking that it would be nice to know what lies ahead, you’ve come to the right place. On page 32, “2018: The Power Year” gives us a great overview of what we can expect, covering everything from eclipses to retrogrades to Chinese astrology. Oh, and check out the eclipse tips for your sign in Pat Strickland’s Starscope, on page 51. We have a lunar eclipse at the end of the month, so find out what it means for you! Most of what we read and hear about astrology involves planets in birth charts, but did you know that where we live can make a big difference as well? People often think about moving in order to change their lives, but a technique called…

According to the principles of numerology, the year 2018 reduces to 2 (2+0+1+8=11=2), a number that lends itself to reflecting on the goals that you have set for yourself, and how you want to go about making them happen. Even if you have been wildly successful, life is about opening yourself up to new challenges in moving in new directions. Surround yourself with people who believe in you so that you can manifest your hopes and dreams. We add the number for the current year to the month number (January is 1, December is 1+2=3) to your own birthday number (1st=1, 31st=3+1=4) to calculate your vibration for the month. FOR THOSE BORN ON THE 1st, 10th, 19th, and 28th of any month Saturn-4 vibrations encourage you to think seriously about…

Moving planets in the sky in January present us with dynamic and ever-changing patterns that can bring opportunities for progress, times of frustration, and moments of inspiration. This column describes your Sun sign’s relationship to these patterns, providing helpful insights to guide you through the changing scene. ARIES ✶LOVE: First Week. Romantic pursuits in January occur in family settings or in quiet corners. Work the angles on this one. Second Week. Venus conjoins Pluto in Capricorn on the 9th, placing Cupid among members of the top brass. Raise your expectations. Third Week. Venus enters Aquarius on the 17th, presenting you with new faces in your social circle. Worthy causes are launching pads. Fourth Week. Heartthrobs appear in classrooms and at sporting events; reveling in a party atmosphere is rife with opportunities.…

If you thought 2017 was a momentous year, prepare yourself for the momentously mind-boggling year to come! 2018 is jam-packed with astrological events, and occurrences and upheavals that portend great change! Familiar world leaders may leave the scene as new ones take their place. People change their viewpoints on important issues and seek new leaders to show them the way to a brighter future. Things start shaking right from the beginning, as January starts off the new year with a powerful astrological event on the 31st of January: the first of five eclipses we will experience throughout the course of 2018. There are, of course, two kinds of eclipses, solar and lunar: Solar eclipses happen on a New Moon, and lunar eclipses take place during a Full Moon. A second…

Nicolas Cage: January 7, 1954 Loop the words in the list below that appear entirely in capital letters. “ADAPTATION” “City of ANGELS” “Raising ARIZONA” Patricia ARQUETTE (ex-wife) “BIRDY” “CON AIR” COPPOLA (real last name) “The CROODS” Nephew of Francis FORD Coppola “GHOST Rider” “GRINDHOUSE” “Wild at HEART” “JOE” “Vampire’s KISS” “KNOWING” “LEAVING Las Vegas” LISA Marie Presley (exwife) “MOONSTRUCK” “NATIONAL Treasure” “PEGGY Sue Got Married” “RED ROCK West” Nephew of Talia SHIRE Cousin of SOFIA Coppola Directed “SONNY” “THE ROCK” “Honeymoon in VEGAS” Celebrity Puzzle 4 Coming next month in Horoscope Guide! Year Ahead for Aquarius Plus Daily Guides for all signs…

January 2018 through December 2018 The next 12 months can be a dynamic time for you, during which you build a bridge to the future by inspiring you to inspire the people around you to do things they have never done before. Saturn’s presence in your sign has already enhanced your capacity for leadership, but that capacity is increased this year by the action of Jupiter and Neptune working together to encourage you to think boldly and to follow a personal vision that can bring something exciting and new into your life and the lives of others. Pluto, which has been lurking quietly in your sign for many years, suddenly shows you how it has changed you by quietly encouraging you to think beyond the here and now. While the…

ROMANCE, RELATIONSHIPS, SOCIALIZING First date, make friends: 3,4,10,11,17-19,24-26, 31. Dances, parties: 7-9, 12-14,24-28. Do a friend a favor: 1,24-26,29,30. Entertain guests: 1,2,7-9,12-14,29,30. Friendly visits: 1,2,7-9,12-14,24-26,29,30. Get married: 3,4, 10, 11, 17-19,24-26,31. Give dinner parties: 1,2,29,30. MONEY, BUSINESS, CAREER Apply for a job: 3,4,12-14,31. Make a presentation: 3,4,7-9, 12-14,27,28,31. Advertise, start new business: 17-19,27,28. Write letters for best reception: 5,6,12-14, 27,28. Seek favors, promotions, credit: 3,4,12-14,31. Collect debts: 1,2,7-9,15, 16,22,23,29,30. Buy real estate: 3,4, 10, 11, 17-19,24-26,31. Sell real estate: 12-14. Legal matters: 7-9, 12-14. Sell manuscripts: 27,28. Sign papers, contracts: 27,28. Long term renting: 3,4, 10, 11, 17-19,24-26,31. SPORTS, RECREATION, HOBBIES Sports and exercise: 10-14,22,23. Fishing: 9-24. Photography: 7-9,24-26. PERSONAL MATTERS Buy appliances: 24-26. Buy a pet: 5,6. Economical food buys: 1,2,12-14,29,30. Buy car, do major repairs: 3,4,10,11, 17-19, 24-26,31.…

May 21st to June 20th YOUR JANUARY GUIDE 1st-8th: Budget wisely. Start the new year with resolutions for saving more and spending less, Gemini. You were more than generous during the holiday season, but now is the time to buckle down. The Full Moon lights up your solar 2nd on New Year’s Day so you can easily stick to a budget plan that puts your finances back on a steady course. 9th-16th: Financial planning. On the 9th, the Sun, Venus and Pluto form a triple conjunction in your investment sector (solar 8th) so start to think about long-term financial planning. Even though you may not be ready to make radical changes, you can still talk to a financial planner or adviser. Do your own research as well so you can…

August 23rd to September 22nd YOUR JANUARYGUIDE 1st-8th: Time for friends. Welcome the new year with close friends who are like family to you, Virgo. With the Full Moon highlighting your solar 11th on the 1st, your resolutions will include making sure that you and your friends meet on a regular basis. Otherwise, with all your busy schedules, you can easily let time pass you by. Don’t let that happen again this year. 9th-16th: Creative pursuits. Once you and your friends set a date to meet, think about traveling out of your comfort zone to see a special film or concert. With a confluence of planets cavorting in your solar 5th you may immerse yourself in your favorite creative activity like singing, drawing, dancing or whatever you have always done…

November 22nd to December 21st YOUR JANUARYGUIDE 1st-8th: Travel plans. Planning a family vacation should be on your list of New Year’s resolutions, Sagittarius. On the 2nd, Neptune in your home sector (solar 4th) forms a sextile to the Sun in your money sector (solar 2nd), so start to think about a special trip next summer. It may be early, but if you start saving now you can pick and choose your destination. 9th-16th: Financially fit. With the Sun, Venus and Pluto conjoining in your solar 2nd on the 9th, your finances are in better shape than you may have thought. Even though you feel flush, continue to save up for that dream vacation by putting aside extra funds each week. In the meantime, a new outfit or two that…

January 20th to February 18th YOUR JANUARYGUIDE 1st-8th: Useful ideas. There may be more travel this week for both work and pleasure, Aquarius. Uranus stations direct in your communication sector (solar 3rd), so you will meet stimulating people with whom you can exchange useful ideas. Some of these may not live in your immediate area, so while email or texting are helpful, meeting face to face is best. 9th-16th: Express yourself. Although you may be on the move more than usual, try to set aside time for your artistic expression. With Venus, Sun, and Pluto all conjoining in your solar 12th on the 9th, you will once again be reminded of the importance of creativity in your life. Enjoying art galleries, museums, and concerts all fall under that same category.…

Born in January? Here is a special message for the year, just for you! It includes key traits, talents, expectations, and a celebrity match to your special day. Happy birthday! 1 Tenacious, perceptive, stubborn. Your secrets, confidential affairs, education, and beliefs are emphasized this year. Learn new skills and organize your life. Expect challenges at home. Ruling planet: Sun. Gem: Diamond. (J.D. Salinger, writer) 2 Talented, responsible, sensitive. The next 12 months bring challenges and opportunities. Don’t take friends or loved ones for granted. Make sure they know that you care about them. Ruling planet: Moon. Gem: Pearl. (Christy Turlington, model) 3 Committed, loyal, independent. You can gain satisfaction through work, but pay attention to the need for learning new skills to help you move up. Wear a gold ring…

Anyone who understands astrology beyond Sun signs knows something about the real center of a person’s astrological picture, the birth chart, the full diagram of the heavens as they stand at the time and place of a person’s birth. No matter what an astrologer might do for a client, it all goes back to that birth chart, fixed in both time and space. If you were born 50, or 40, or 20 years ago and you go to an astrologer today to get some advice about how you will fare astrologically here and now in 2018, he or she will likely take a look at how current transits or progressions interact with your chart. If you’re thinking about love, the astrologer will check to see if there are important transits…

On these two pages you will find the basic planting rules for the month of January, derived from ancient traditions. Even if you’ve never planted by the Moon, these rules are easy to apply. All it takes to raise a good “crop” (or tend to your house plants) is to have a little knowledge of lunar lore, and to give your plants the care they deserve! 30th from 3:30 a.m. through 1st to 3:10 a.m. First Quarter, Cancer. Do routine work. 1st from 3:10 a.m. through 1st to 9:24 p.m. First Quarter, Cancer. Good for annuals, yield above soil. 1st from 9:24 p.m. through 3rd to 2:22 a.m. Full Moon, Cancer. Good for perennial, biennial, bulbs, root separations, cuttings. 3rd from 2:22 a.m. through 5th to 3:12 a.m. Full Moon,…

We have come to another new year, and because we probably would like to start it on a more or less upbeat note, we will talk about Venus. Admittedly, Venus starts the year in Capricorn, having entered that purportedly dour sign, so some will maintain that the new year will start on a dour note, playing in a minor key. But Venus in Capricorn, though it may seem a slightly uncomfortable placement in some ways, actually lends itself to a certain type of joyful application. If we take Venus as a symbol of value and Capricorn as a sign encouraging disciplined action, then Venus in Capricorn surely suggests that we find value, perhaps even joy, in discipline, in application to tasks. That may sound dour, but if so the dourness…

March 21st to April 20th YOUR JANUARY GUIDE 1st-8th: New Year’s resolutions. Your New Year’s resolutions include spending time with family, Aries. On the 1st day of the year, the Full Moon shines its light in your solar 4th. After last month’s frenetic schedule, you will enjoy homecooked meals and meaningful conversations. Uranus stations direct in your sign on the 2nd, so make plans for an exciting trip together. 9th-16th: Unique vision. On the 9th, the Sun, Venus, and Pluto conjoin in your career sector (solar 10th), so prepare to work overtime to finish an ongoing project. Share a unique vision, something that combines both idealism and practicality. If your ideas are not taken seriously, put out your feelers to see what other opportunities exist. Something better may be waiting.…

June 21st to July 22nd YOUR JANUARY GUIDE 1st-8th: Sudden surprise. Be prepared for a sudden shift at work, Cancer. Uranus stations direct in your solar 10th on the 2nd so something that has been in the works for quite some time, though unknown to you, might happen suddenly. There may be personnel changes that will affect you, but only time will tell whether they are positive or adverse. 9th-16th: Romantic getaway. Leave behind worries you may have about your current position. Instead, take advantage of the confluence of planets in your solar 7th. Arrange a romantic night or a weekend getaway with someone you love. The New Moon falls in that same sector on the 16th so this will mark the start of moving your partnership in a more…

September 23rd to October 22nd YOUR JANUARYGUIDE 1st-8th: Inspirational visitor. Someone who could become an important influence may enter your life unexpectedly, Libra. Uranus stations direct in your solar 7th on the 2nd, so you may be inspired by this person’s positive message, as it agrees with your own vision. Your life may begin to take a more positive turn, and if you are unattached, a possible love interest may appear. 9th-16th: New directions. You will become more comfortable about the idea of moving your life in a new direction. A confluence of planets in your solar 4th may even have you considering a change in career, location, or both. Family meetings are called for, of course. Whatever decisions you make now, they will affect others. Their input is important.…

February 19th to March 20th YOUR JANUARYGUIDE 1st-8th: Financial well-being. As the new year begins, your finances will take a positive turn, Pisces. On the 2nd, Uranus stations direct in your financial sector (solar 2nd) so you will make a change in the way you budget that will have a long-term positive effect. With a confluence of planets in your solar 11th, get involved in a group that focuses on volunteerism. 9th-16th: Community work. Continue to connect with groups of people who are dedicated to giving back. Mercury forms a conjunction with Saturn in your solar 11th on the 13th, so don’t be shy about vocalizing your ideas among like-minded people in a way that benefits the community where you live. Ask your family and friends if they are willing…