CAPRICORN

Favorable: 3,4,13,17,21

More Effort: 1,28,29

Career/Job

The planets align for you to concentrate and create from the world of essence great money making ideas in physical form. Use the energies given to you at the end of the second week or mid-month and get those creative spark wheels turning. Finish and conclude current deadlines even if they require you to be a team player. However, don’t forget to spend time propelling goal accomplishments as next year promises to be busy, exciting and very much rewarding.

Money/Finances

There is a favorable planetary alignment that seems to speak of a financial gain that could come in the form of a bonus, raise, or investment when the new moon enters your sign around January 23rd as this new moon is in Aquarius. Resist the urge to spend. Caution is highly advisable around the 9th week after the full moon. Ask on target questions when consulting professionals in any legal or financial advising capacity. Make sure to get all references and second opinions. It is not a waste of time and effort when dealing with important financial ventures.

Relationships/Love

Relationships and love are accentuated after the full moon lasting until about the 13th. It may seem that people become highly important to you on all capacity. Avoid any drama or power struggles involving family. Remain neutral and diplomatic and above all positive as you see both sides clearly. Delays are possible. Note that Mars goes retrograde in Virgo so for Capricorn this will last from the end of January to the first week of April. Travel is not advisable; expect delays if trips are necessary.

AQUARIUS

Favorable: 5,6,23,24,28

More Effort: 1,2,14,20

Career/Job

This month’s alignment is in your favor following the new moon that transits the last week of January around the 23rd. Do not set limits to your imagination for the year that lies ahead. New, stronger life force energy pushes you to move forward and celebrate your creative urges that propel you to always think ahead. This month’s full moon around the 9th will require some extra effort in your work. Do not lose focus. Home and career are focal points and at the forefront. The cosmos indicate that the first half of the year, home will be a focal point juggled with career. Your efforts will not go unnoticed career wise and planets emphasize this for the later part of this year’s Aquarius.

Money/Finance

Starting the 23^rd of this month, Mars will be retrograde, affecting money’s life lessons for your sign until April 12^th.  It is time to take control of your budget, accounting, and money transaction records. It would be advisable to take some classes if needed to help empower and propel you towards your goals and achievements for this year’s successes in the money management area and future financial investments.

Relationships/Love

Venus comes in to contact with your sign through the first week and a half of January and brings charm and glow to your aura that many people will find irresistible. Flirt if single or allow new love to flourish. If in a committed relationship, take the time to spark romance into your lives and resist the urge to go back to old love as there seems to be a planetary pull to bring someone from your past back into your life. Make getting healthy a priority and align yourself with your body’s needs of diet, rest and exercise. This will greatly improve your goals.

PISCES

Favorable: 4,25,26,31

More Effort: 1,20,22,28

Career/Job

The planets align for you the first week of January to effectively articulate your needs at work, therefore concluding the year and setting in motion all your career goals for 2012. Venus enters your sign the second half of the month and with it the ability to attract luck, money, and success. Use these energies to set in motion all your dreams and aspirations. Staying focused, calm, and centered will help weather more effort days at work when communication and diplomacy seems to challenge your objectives.

Money/Finances

Your popularity will increase this month and with it the demand for your time and special events and functions. Avoid overspending and plan to budget according to what is realistic. The universe blesses you if you so choose to receive the energies in a positive way with an unexpected financial perk or gift.

Love/Relationships

This month is great for networking and going on first dates if single. If in a committed relationship, strengthen the bond on the 13th of this month.  Planets align in your favor to help you. Mars in Virgo goes retrograde for you from Jan. 23rd to about April 13th. This may possibly affect you if you do not take an objective position and there is potential of rollercoaster of different emotions with relations from friends to relatives. Hear from both points of view and keep an open mind for negotiation. No major decision making until retrograde has ended.

ARIES

Favorable: 1,2,11,19,29

More Effort: 6,8,21,26

Career/Job

The planets align in your favor and emphasize exposure along with great networking skills. The first two weeks of this month help you get closer to your career goals. Be a team player and share your ideas that can bear fruit to great rewards later on this year. It may seem that things slow down towards the end of the month for you so use patience and diplomacy at work when things may seem to take a slower pace as communication might be challenging.  Expect this year to be exceptional for you: just keep in mind Mars the planet of energy is ruled by Aries and Scorpio and it turns retrograde Jan. 23rd through the first week of April. This may cause delays or mishaps. However, this is a great year for the Aries.

Money/Finances

Your hard work, extra hours, and long days will pay off during the first three weeks of this month so try and get as many hours and projects completed. Budgeting is crucial and by the end of the month, the extra savings will come as a reward. A pull towards a much active social life may tempt you. However, spend within your means.

Love/Relationships

This is a great time to enjoy home and company. This month’s full moon on Jan 9th will motivate you to do some decoration, perhaps upgrade and improve projects. Get creative and save some money by investing in “do some of these yourself” projects. This is also a great month if you are single because there is a potential for mutual introduction by a friend around the 23rd of this month. If already in a relationship, home will be your focal point.

Taurus

Favorable: 1,3,4,21,31

More Effort: 8,11,24,27

Career/Job

Taurus’s, you will find yourself surrounded by a busy work place and career goals closer to accomplishments this year more than ever. Find some time to travel; take a daytrip, find a reason to escape the pressure as the first three weeks of January are the most favorable to plan this gate away. The year ahead brings out many pleasant and unexpected twist and turns but your perseverance and determination and above all patience will make the Taurus feel proud.

Money/Finances

The first two weeks of the month may seem to be just a bit simply unexpected but you will succeed in all of your financial strategic planning. Budgeting is the key this month for you Taurus’s. Exposure to some of this extra talent you possess that can potentially generate some extra income. The last two weeks of the month the planets speak of energies who may potentially offer a great business plan or investment in the finance sector. However, caution is advisable. Do your due diligence as true motives may not be revealed until later on the year.

Love/Relationship

Your social life gets a second wind after the holidays and takes you into some great adventures and exposure to some amazing, unique people. Remaining objective and agreeing to disagree with someone is always an option when you run into individuals who simply do not share your point of view. With Mars retrograding on Jan 12th it will be on going until April 12^th. You will spend many days reflecting on many relations including your significant other. Communication is the key. Postpone decision making until April. If single, take this time to reflect on what you truly want from that soul mate.

GEMINI

Favorable: 3,5,6,13,31

More Effort: 2,8,9,22,28

Career/Job

Growth and expansion is the key of this month and year. You may find yourself teaching or improving your current skills that may lead to great career advancement for you this year. Expand your work knowledge. However, caution is advised in the sharing of ideas with department co-workers as you should be the one who gets the credit.

Money/Finances

The week of the full moon may bring great news in the financial area and unexpected boost to your wallet via a raise or bonus. All your hard work and dedication reaps rewards that may help offset the last week of the month when unexpected expenses may occur. Hire a professional for any home repairs or mechanical issues.

Relationships/Love

Mars going retro until the first week of April will affect your home life as you may find yourself spending time at home with loved ones sharing romantic dinners. Make time for your partner and find ways of objectively listening. If single, the planets show a glimpse of romance in the air around the 7th of this month. Not the best month to make other living arrangements if you find yourself having to move.

CANCER

Favorable:  3,4,8,17,31

More Effort: 1,2,7,19,28

Career/Job

This month brings great potential for outstanding networking results via a friend or neighbor or work function that can propel you to advance your career all by meeting this key person that will put you on track for advancement. This is also the month you plan ahead as this promises to be a great year of self-regeneration in all aspects of your life such as health and relationships. January is the month for positive communication at work to keep your cool.

Money/Finances

This month brings an upward swing to your bank account. This is great and you will enjoy many good times with friends and family. However, caution is advised as you still have a budget to keep in mind. You will be extremely generous this month and expect the same from others. This may not be the case so resist the urge to treat others and keep things balanced when splitting the check. This will help offset any unexpected expenses towards the end of the month.

Relationships/Love

Spending time with loved ones and friends is going to do wonders for your spirit and put you in an upbeat mood. Expect some delays from close relations when you might find yourself quarreling with co-workers, friends, and family. Change is the only thing that is constant and it will be noticeable to them by the end of this year.

LEO

Favorable: 1,2,11,19,28

More Effort: 3,4,17,24,30

Career/Job

Your career is the spotlight of your life and this year ahead. Do not let it get unbalanced and drain your energy. Find the time to rest and relax and watch your favorite television shows or movies so you can unwind this month. It is not advisable for Leo’s to have any kind of serious conversation the third week of this month so just reschedule those life-altering meetings and decisions. This year the planets propel you towards knowledge and growth so seek to further your career and education and showcase those networking talents. They are in your favor the first half of the year. However, delays and communication challenges could slow the pace the remainder of the year. “Success is the only option” that is your affirmation of the year.

Money/Success

All your hard efforts at work and in your career manifest into a nice boost to the account this year and month. However, there is caution to be exercised this month as you have to stick to budget in order to successfully pull off any kind of investments or business growth. Mars goes retro and communication is how it affects your sign up until April. Double check all financial transactions including receipts. Improve your protective measures for security as it is never a waste to advance current skills.

Love/Relationships

Leo’s, all of your relations benefit this month and take the spotlight of your heart. Friends, family, and significant others can benefit from Venus almost all month. Plan romantic evenings and if single be open to dating.  The planets smile on the 13^th especially even though all month you will enjoy these energies. Don’t let the rose colored glasses you are wearing this month impede on your intuition. Avoid manipulation and challenges. Remain objective, calm, and centered. Change arrives this month and year so take the “half full” outlook on this.

VIRGO

Favorable: 3,4,12,13,30

More Effort: 2,8,26,27

Career Job

Your work schedule could get hectic and find yourself also the center of many compliments for a job well done. This year has a slow start for Virgos. However, all of your career goals and accomplishments will be followed through and you will reap the rewards later on the year. Enjoy work functions and network. Voice your goals.

Money/Finances

There could be a potential for an increase of income or bonus or finding a job if you are out seeking one the first week of the month. There also seems to be an influence of furthering your education, perhaps consult with your employer on those benefits. Plan for travel and education expenses. There is great potential for additional income if you get creative and consider freelancing.

Love/Relationships

Even though it may seem like it at times, you are not having a setback dear Virgo as Mars travels retro in your sign from Jan 26th through the first week of April. Take this time to really reflect on goals and accomplishments and conclude projects. Venus enters your sign the last two weeks of the month. However, start having fun and filling your social calendar early on this month. Friendships and significant others will embrace your energies and you will shine in all teamwork efforts. Avoid the 7^th, 14^th, and the 20^th to go on first dates if single. If already in a relationship, embrace this time of love and togetherness.

LIBRA

Favorable: 4,15,16,30,31

More Effort: 1,2,5,6,28

Career/Job

Your talents will showcase this month and will not go unnoticed. You may end up having an interesting conversation with management who feels you are capable of much more and are going places with your career. This year is full of optimism as you see all your hard work bear fruit. This is the month to reflect on your accomplishments. Listen to your inner voice of wisdom and reflect on hopes and wishes and resist the temptation to date someone from work as this may cause major setbacks in the career sector in the later part of the year.

Money/Finances

All your hard work will bring a nice boost to your finances. However, still stick to a budget as there may be some unexpected expenses towards the end of the month when you find yourself having to do home repairs that are needed. Hire a professional and get several estimates before deciding what works for you

Relationships/Love

Your social life will come alive later this month. However, the Mars retrograde that starts the last week of January through the second week of April will bring some challenges. Use communication and an upbeat, positive attitude to weather these storms. The new moon brings a chance for romance if you are single around the 23rd. If in a committed relationship, use this time to strengthen your bond with your mate. Resist infatuation and be cautious of what people share with you. Spend time with your children, friends, and loved ones at home.

SCORPIO

Favorable: 3,9,10,17,18

More Effort: 11,12,19,31

Career/Job

Your career will take the spotlight and bring new energies into your life this month that will carry you far into the year 2013. You are a go-getter and an achiever so there is no stopping you once you set your mind to it. Success is the only option. However, with mars going retrograde on Virgo Jan.26^th, this could put you in a sticky work situation so tread lightly and resist the urge to micro manage the challenges brought forth by these energies at work. You do not have to take control of everything; otherwise you will end up regretting it. Scorpio’s, look forward to a bright new year and many triumphs over career goals in the later part of this year.

Money/Finances 

Organization is the key word for this month’s projects. Budget according to last year’s income for 2012.  Plan to reap the rewards in investments and projects later on this year. Resist the urge to splurge. Get rid of old documents and make sure you are careful of how you dispose of this information. Many wise financial investments will come to your attention; make sure to do your homework and be wise in all investments.

Love/Relationships 

Romance is in the air and the dates to plan a special date if single is the 12th or 13th of this month. Your family will be a central point of focus for you this month. Re-decorate and plan on hosting events that bring joy to your home. If already in a committed relationship, tighten the bond. This month’s full moon on the 9^th, plan a quick trip. Get out and enjoy some time on vacation. There is a possibility of one or two friendships ending this month as Mars travels retro on Virgo.

SAGITTARIUS

Favorable: 1,2,10,20,29

More Effort: 6,7,9,15,26

Career/Job

This month the work pace peaks and has you all over the place. Focus on one task at a time. You will find much more sense of satisfaction for a job completed rather than to spread yourself thin. Take advantage of the planets influence around the 13th to pitch an idea or to get a point across. You can expect more effective results in reaching your goals for this new year as it may result in someone turning out to be a key person being impressed by your talents. This year promises to be exciting and expanding, although a delay will be experienced the first half of the year thanks to Mars retrograde that will last through first week of April.  It only seems like it as it takes you on an upward swing towards your goals and accomplishments ending the year with a bang. Effective communication and diplomatic approach is much advisable during those challenging work days.

Money/Finances

Money will be your focal point and budgeting effectively will help you through some more effort days. In your plan, include savings for unexpected expenses and to start working on improving your credit score, perhaps paying down old debt. There seems to be a planetary emphasis on joint finances; if in a relationship, include all income coming into the household. If single, perhaps look at finding ideas that will generate extra income.

Love/Relationships

Extended and close family ties seem to call you this month as it becomes a focal point. Use this time to also network and perhaps further all of your goals but do not get too pushy about your ideas. You will have an added charm and glow as the 14th is an excellent day to go on a date or spend some quality time with your significant other. Venus, the planet of love, beams down through the 13th of this month.

Sagittarius

Favorable: 5,15,28

More Effort: 2,9,10

Career/Job

With Mercury retrograde it is best advised to refrain from making any decisions until after the 13th of this month. Diligence, creativity, and balance will help weather the storm of the first week of December for you. Do not allow yourself to become influenced or persuaded to give into those ever so classic workplace soap operas. Effective communication and patience is the key to keeping harmony at your workplace and in your spirit.

Money/Finances

Early in the month your finances will take an upward swing, boosting the green in your purse. Resist the urge to compulsively shop. Unexpected expenses towards the end of the month will help offset your budget and bring back balance to your funds. Making your own presents will be viewed as very thoughtful and more appreciated by friends and loved ones.

Love/Relationships

Enjoying the company of loved ones or that special someone will be the most favorable after December’s new moon in Venus. A strong pull to contact those whose presence brings you the most joy will be on your priority list regardless of distance. It will be delightful and you might find yourselves making immediate future plans after the holiday season.

Capricorn

Favorable: 6,16,17

More Effort: 24,30,31

Career/Job 

This month you will find yourself wearing different hats at work, which will become quite busy. The demand of your time and talents increases and so does your need to rest and relax and unwind. Flowing with the energies this month will be more productive than trying to manage them.

Money/Finances

Your efforts at work bear fruits and come with unexpected perks, gifts and compliments. However keeping control of your holiday shopping list will bring rewards later on in the month when there is an increased chance of the possibility of last minute travel.

Love/Relationships

This month will bring increased communication with friends and family plans to host a holiday event. Long distance ties have much more powerful influence on you, so be diplomatic about your approach to any missed understandings or miscommunications.

Pisces

Favorable: 2,12,30

More Effort: 16,18,31

Career/Job

The first week of the month will bring some challenges. However, things will come back into balance. Attend social gatherings with close friends related to your career goals as your networking skills might find you connecting with someone crucial that will help you reach your goals for 2012. You may find yourself having to backtrack and revise some previous resolved decisions: this will help all your efforts in successfully ending this year.

Money/Finances

It is best advised you do not travel this month if it is not in your budget or planned holiday shopping expenses. Your money will gradually increase and alleviate some stress. Spend some time reigniting your domestic creative skills, perhaps by baking and cooking for your planned holiday event. This will bring balance back to your budget. Spend time with those that truly bring you joy. It’s ok to skip some social events if the enthusiasm is not there.

Love/Relationships

This month will bring forth to light those friendships that need to be re-evaluated as they no longer match your new outlook and energy. It’s ok to sever ties with those individuals that no longer serve your higher purpose in life you have simply grown apart. This will be resolved by the third week of the month. Plan for some days of rest and relaxation in your home life. If you are in a committed relationship, quality time is best advisable after the third week of month. If single, socialize by meeting new people. However, it is not advisable to date or start a relationship.

Aquarius

Favorable: 14,25,28

More Effort: 2,21,30

Career/Job

Your talents will best be enhanced by Venus, which enters your sign on the 20^th. Use this charm at work to get ahead on some goals and projects as people around you will be more inclined to participate and agree with you thanks to that positive charisma you will exuberate.

Money/Finances

By getting a head start on your holiday shopping list and setting realistic goals, you’re more likely to find bargains and sales first week of the month around the fifth as the planets are more favorable. Resist the temptation to overspend or indulge in the gift giving department. Instead, opt for a small gift or crafts that you make yourself as you will be in the mood to give to everyone who touches your life.

Love/Relationships

Communication will bring much clarity for you after this retrograde ends on the 13^th this month. However, the energies from the lunar eclipse the first week of December will bring much power to your social and trendy life and the potential to either end or enhance your relationship if you are in a committed relationship. If you’re single, go out and socialize and get re-acquainted with friends. Get plenty of rest and relaxation and boost your immune system as this month also marks the flu season.

Aries

Favorable: 5,14,31

More Effort: 4,11,20

Career/Job

Career related changes are possible for you this month. Don’t give into the power plays and drama. This will result in favorable outcomes if you keep a positive outlook in overcoming this month’s challenges. Don’t hold back in speaking your truth as long as you are diplomatic, tactful and quickly regain control of your emotions. Don’t let pressure get the best of you. Unwind and relax after work. Take short walks, enjoy your surroundings, and take the time to smell the roses.

Money/Finances

Temptation to overspend on your holiday budget is there. However hard your efforts will be to please everyone on your list, please note that this will be challenging, so keep it realistic. Plan and host an event the last week of December to celebrate the seasons with your friends and family that couldn’t make it into your gift giving list.

Love/Relationships

Communication will be tested the first week and a half of December. Sometimes the less we say, the more of an impact we make when trying to get a point across. This extends to relatives, in-laws, friend, neighbors and colleagues. Get a second and third opinion: talk to those that you look up to as role models or value input from to gain perspective and clear the air. Take precautions not to push yourself or others too far as this could only result in unwanted conflict.

Taurus

Favorable: 3,7,25

More Effort: 11,20,31

Career/Job

At work, you can expect an increase of attention and demand on your advocacy and valuable input. You might find yourself the carrier of privileged information which may be used to your advantage just as long as you can keep a secret. This new insight will bring much gain if applied wisely and further your careers goals into the new year.

Money/Finances

This December’s full moon and lunar eclipse will put planets in your favor to help increase your money and make your purse very happy! Wink wink! Please note that this planetary influence can extend into the new year and help bring much added relief in this area of your life. Plan to shop for the holidays after the first week of December as your urge to overspend and take you off track from your budget will strong pull if you shop the first week of December.

Love/Relationships

This month brings many blessings and staying home for the holidays will help keep you positive and away from family drama. Relatives will prove to be challenging and so will travel this month. Avoid traveling if you can as it will only bring aggravation due to possible delays and unnecessary expenses. You cannot change how someone else chooses to behave or act but you can change how you choose to respond to certain actions or emotions. This season, choose love and peace.

Gemini

Favorable: 9,10,27,28

More Effort: 4,22, 23

Career/Job

This is a great month to reflect and plan on setting new goals for the upcoming year due. Keep in mind that any major decisions should be left made until after the 13th of December when Mercury resumes back in your favor. Contact relatives and long distance friends: this might result in you networking with a key person that will put you on track for your 2012 goals.

Money/Finances

Great financial planning is urged this month for Gemini’s as your planets are aligned with the attitude of anything is possible from great gains to unexpected losses. Set your budget goals for gift giving and stick to it. Resist the urge to splurge. Creativity is the key to giving this holiday season for you.

Relationships/Love

Communication will be foggy until after the 13th of this month, Personalities and attitudes will find themselves testing your patience the first week of the month. Please note that with review, you will be able to clear up any misunderstandings after Mercury turns direct and you will find yourself at an even keel with your friends, loved ones, and relatives. The planets are in your favor around the nineteenth to open dialogue and re-connect with those closest to you.

Cancer

Favorable: 3,21,29

More Effort: 11,18,24

Career/Job

This month, the cosmos have made plans for you to focus on your goals for the upcoming year of 2012. Towards the third week of the month your patience will be tested at work it carries potential for challenges and controversy. A diplomatic, calm approach is best advisable. Listen to what the universe is trying to tell you: focus on the big picture and recognize that this is a life lesson that needs a positive approach in order to grow from it and not to repeat it.

Money/Finances

Finances take an upward swing, especially around the third week of the month with Venus’ arrival in your solar eight house. This should not deter you from sticking to a budget this holiday season. Planets are aligned in your favor. Stay positive as you will receive an unexpected gain of income from either a gift or work-related bonus. Recent mistakes at work will come to resolution after the 13th when Mercury turns direct. Be prepared for possible revisions if mistakes come to light.

Love/Relationships

Early December will bring the influences of meeting positive people and feeling drawn to finding more about life’s fascinations. You will have a busy social schedule so take a break and enjoy your home environment. Rest and relax to boost your immune system. Healthy, balanced meals will give you much needed extra vitamins. Avoid the flu this season.

Leo

Favorable: 5,14,15

More effort: 2,27,28

Career/Job

Things are positive and growing in the right direction, just know that the universe is always giving us life lessons. The third week of this month brings possible work place challenges. The key to weather this storm is to fly low and unnoticed when drama and power plays surface. Mercury turns direct the thirteenth of this month. However, the energies and miscommunications might take a little more time and effort to clear up. Keep a positive outlook and people will respond to your charms around the 20th of this month.

Money/Finances

Keep control of your budget and finances and you will end the year at an even scale. There is a planetary influence that calls for a year-end bonus early December and possible financial gain. However, sticking to holiday shopping list is most advisable as to avoid starting the year with new debt.

Love/Relationships

Take advantage of the relaxing days as you have a busy social life that comes with this month’s full moon around the tenth. Network and get re-acquainted with friends during this holiday season. You might find yourself making new important interesting friends. If you are in a relationship there is some serious talk of commitment. If you are single, there is a possibility of new love interest. Know that Venus has blessed us with her energies this month so choose how you use their influence.

Virgo

Favorable: 7,17,25

More Effort: 2,11,31

Career/Job

This is the perfect month to look back and reflect on your accomplishments as your career is still in the forefront and on top of your goals. Complete all deadlines and conclude the year with a clear objective of your new goals. This is also a great month to enjoy holiday activities with colleagues after work, perhaps a potluck or gathering to celebrate the festivities.

Money/Finances

With Mercury going direct on the 13^th, it should clear up some uncertainties. However, caution is warranted with investments of any shaky financial deals. Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket. When Venus arrives after the 20^th, there is a planetary influence that could facilitate an unexpected financial gain. Stick to your holiday bargains and shopping list and get creative with some gifts. Rewards will be greater later in the month.

Love/Relationships

You will be the life of the party. With plenty of invitations to attend holiday events, your demand on time needs to be reasonable. Consider hosting and event for the holidays and pleasing those that bring the most joy to your life around the seventeenth.  The planet of change makes this influence and possible sudden loss or change can affect those in a dating or serious relationship towards the last week of the month.  If single issues arise with those you cohabitate with, children will test your patience. Be fair and equal.

Libra

Favorable: 18,19,25

More Effort: 2,11,31

Career/Job

This month, your career will take off and it will be smooth sailing to the end of the year. After Mercury turns direct on the 13th the planets will influence you to seek knowledge through higher learning or deciding to further your education. This can both increase your career goals and define your objectives to clear the path for next year’s promising future.

Money/Finances

Stick to a holiday budget and shopping can become an adventure. Follow your intuition and go bargain shopping. The cosmos say there is a chance of increase in favorable monetary unexpected rewards. You might receive a valuable gift from a relative or year-end profit sharing or bonus check. It’s best to save this month any extra additional income as there could be unexpected repair bills.

Love/Relationships

This year it’s advisable that you spend quality time with friends and loved ones that live near your hometown. It’s not advisable to travel as it will be difficult to please relatives. Spending time at home with children and bringing them the holidays while relaxing with a hobby is strongly urged. When Mercury turns direct on the thirteen, it will bring much clarity to any relationship misunderstandings. Venus blesses your stars around the 20th of the month when there is a chance of romance if single and increased positive energies if already in a committed relationship.

Scorpio

Favorable: 7,21,28

More effort: 6,14,24

Career/Job

This December, Scorpio is blessed as the lunar eclipse and Gemini assist three days before Mercury’s retrograde ends on the 16th and brings with it a nice career gain or financial reward. Thank the cosmos as this is a blessing that only Scorpio’s receives among all the other signs that retrograde influences. You will finish the year with much success and find affirm goals for the upcoming year.

Money/Finances

The third week of the month brings mechanical challenges and it’s advisable that you take extra precaution when traveling through affected weather areas. To prevent further expensive repairs, it’s advisable that routine maintenance be performed on your vehicle. A planetary alignment exists in the cosmos for Scorpio’s to be lavished with expensive gifts or year-end unexpected bonus.

Love/Relationships

You will find yourself hosting and attending many social holiday events and gatherings, increasing public exposure. Be positive and upbeat with relatives as they will test your boundaries. Remaining in control and staying positive is the key to enjoying this holiday season. Double check your list for possible mix-ups or missed gifts to important people. This season, take some time to enjoy your home as you will be very busy and missing it.  Consider taking a week off or a few days. Stay home and cook if you enjoy this. However, use precaution around the kitchen or just enjoy the quiet time with your favorite people.

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It’s been said that FEAR stands for “Forget Everything And Run.” It’s that uncomfortable, disconcerting feeling that causes us to take a back seat in our own life and prevents us from proactively moving forward to reach our goals and aspirations. Instead of facing a personal, business or workplace situation head on and taking control of the proverbial handlebars of life, fear causes us to turn the other way, freeze in our tracks, or poke our head in the sand.

One way to counteract fear’s adverse impact on your life and career is to recognize the type of fear that might be defining you and driving your actions – or lack thereof. In fact, there are many ‘types’ of fears that will prevent you from achieving in both your personal and professional life. Recognizing the specific fears that are be holding you back is the critical first step toward breaking free of the emotional paralysis and living a more carefree, uninhibited life. As the saying goes, ‘No guts, no glory.

Here are 11 common fears that hold people back from that which they desire both personally and professionally:

1.  Fear of Success – This is actually a fear of achieving your dreams and standing out. Fear of the attention you will receive should you actually realize success.  Yes, people might look at you, and talk about you, which can make you feel self-conscious. Sometimes, it’s the fear of taking the steps necessary to work toward your goal, or knowing what to do first when all seems daunting at the onset.  We all have things we want to achieve in life but, by giving into this particular fear, you lose faith in yourself and your abilities, and also faith in those who truly have your best interest at heart and want to see you succeed.  And, remember that even baby steps are forward momentum.

2.  Fear of Leading – With leadership comes responsibility, and many are afraid of being responsible for an outcome that impacts not only themselves, but also the people they are guiding. Many with this fear worry and wonder, “What if I lead them the wrong way?” This is where you need to trust your intuition to guide you and have faith that you will make the right decisions – the same faith others have instilled in you so they may follow.  Letting go of the outcome and its various possible impacts brings freedom and, with it, releases you from fearing the unknown.  It allows you to trust your leadership skills and be an example for others.

3.  Fear of Speaking – Many people fear public speaking more than any other activity.  Speaking requires a palpable level of confidence and ability. In our lives and careers, we are sometimes required to present thoughts and ideas to others. Whether it is ideas at a school PTA meeting, a speech at a wedding or funeral, a briefing during a staff meeting or a full-scale conference keynote, it’s all public speaking. Being a confident speaker requires training, not talent.  Master this skill and you will command the attention and respect that you deserve and the successes will ensue.

4.  Fear of Encroachment – Many women and men today are working in fields that were once traditionally a gender-specific field, such as the military, manufacturing, construction, automotive, nursing, fashion and beauty, culinary arts, etc. Working in an environment with a gender-based stereotype has its own challenges and requires a high level of confidence in your abilities and a strong voice to be heard, and even supported, among others who may not regard you as a peer.  If your desires are unconventional or non-traditional – or simply go against what is expected of you by family members or friends – dig deep and stay true to who you are and what you want out of life. You don’t have to be loud and aggressive; just be unwavering in your vision and persevere.

5.  Fear of Power – Power is your proverbial fuel source – where your inner strength emanates from, your passions burn bright. It’s the juice that allows you to keep going in the face of adversity. Without power, you simply cannot move forward amid life’s seemingly endless road blocks. For all of its importance, power is simply a mindset – a genuine, heartfelt belief that you can do anything you set your mind to. Period. If you aren’t tapping into your authentic power, take some time to dig deep and cultivate it. It’s there and fully available for you to use, and it’s ready to make your dreams come true. Start small, achieve, and savor it. Then confidently aim a little higher, achieve and revel in it. Before long, you’ll be powerful enough to shoot for the stars.

6.  Fear of Inadequacy – Feelings of inadequacy can come from inherent low self-esteem or past negative life experiences. If someone has told you that you couldn’t do something or shamed you into believing you weren’t capable of doing something “well enough,” you may carry that feeling of ineptitude and not even realize it.  This subconscious stronghold can be truly debilitating.  The best defense against a fear of inadequacy is to learn and master the specific skill, subject or activity in question and, in doing so, you will become self-assured in your execution.  If it’s more about fundamental self esteem, seek out the emotional support to help you value and believe in your own capabilities.

7.  Fear of Failure – All too often we stop short of attempting something new for fear we might embarrass our self or, worse, fail all together. Any given undertaking has the possibility of resulting in failure, which is never a desirable or welcome outcome.  But, when facing something new, a fear of failure can be amplified as anxiety, nerves, and our “fight or flight” instinct kicks in.  These intense feelings can cause us to put our aspirations on the shelf where they can languish in perpetuity.  Mary Kay Ash perhaps said it best: “Fail forward to success.” Indeed, failure is part of the road toward success and should not be feared but embraced as an opportunity for growth.

8.  Fear of Compromising Integrity – Integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is looking or will ultimately know.  Many fear that, in order to be successful in a career, we have to compromise our integrity and go against what we believe to be right. Overcoming this concern requires nothing more than establishing a specific set of boundaries within yourself and knowing exactly where and when you will draw the line – and sticking steadfast to that plan of action. It’s a commitment to making belief-based decisions in all aspects of your life so that, when success is realized, there is no guilt or angst involved about how that success manifested.  It’s important to recognize that you CAN be successful while adhering to your personal value system.

9. Fear of Vulnerability – While it can be uncomfortable and downright scary to open your self up and expose your true inner self and your ideas and aspirations to others of importance in your life, doing so can be cathartic – and a true turning point in effecting positive change.  Letting down your guard takes courage and strength, and allowing yourself to be vulnerable can help you better relate with people on a more intimate and personal level.

10.  Fear of Being Alone – Many people stay in abusive relationships or negative career situations because they are afraid of being alone, breaking away from the pack, or being isolated from a situation and people they once valued. It’s impossible to be completely content in life if you are uncomfortable being by yourself, or if your positive frame-of-mind is contingent on anyone or any thing else – whether personal relationships or professional affiliations.  Such co-dependency allows your attempts at happiness and success to be controlled by external third parties, which will rarely bear optimal results.

11. Fear of Appearing Selfish – For some, it feels selfish to do anything for themselves so, instead, they do for everybody else and either burn out, harbor feelings of resentment, or both.  To neglect your own needs and focus solely on those of others can make you feel overwhelmed, stressed out, under pressure and weighed down. Often, it can be difficult to find a way out of this quagmire once people have developed expectations and have come to depend on you – and you’re not one to disappoint. However, taking care of your needs first is not a selfish luxury, but rather a psychological imperative to ensure you’re emotionally nourished in your own right. Only then should you tend to the needs of others, which should be in addition to and not in lieu of.

The best way to combat any fear is to hit it head on, keep moving forward and stay focused on achieving your goal. There will always be obstacles that make reaching your goal seem impossible, and you must be disciplined and tenacious enough to stay focused and on track toward your goal. You must also be committed enough to not only make a promise to yourself, but also see it through even when the going gets tough. Only then can you keep the fear at bay and hit the fast track toward success.

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When most people think of fear, they conjure pictures of screaming women in slasher movies, horrible mindless villains, or heroes chased by zombies. But, for most of us, fear feels more like an insidious virus that our minds and emotions create to stop us from moving forward.

Fear is the mind/ego’s way of saying “I’m not going there! I like being right where I am. I’m familiar with my current state. If I plunk myself right down here, nothing can hurt me because I already know this territory. I’m not worthy and if I stretch myself, I might get rejected.”

Fear means you are not willing to venture into the unknown, not willing to take risk, not willing to accept and adjust to change. Fear is about ignoring imperatives to change, putting your head in the sand and expecting the problem to go away, allowing others to control your life because you may not have the courage or confidence to control your own. And fear always leaves your life messy, miserable, and myopic (limited in scope.)

You may not actually be aware of the grip fear has over you. And even if you are, you sometimes feel powerless to change because of past, tightly held beliefs.

But fear can be your ally. If you feel it, it is a siren call to change! When you bump up against fear, you know you are called to move forward, be bolder, take a well-calculated risk, flow with the change imposed on you, make the course correction you’ve been resisting, cross the seemingly impenetrable barrier, strike out on your own, act in your own self-interest, or reach for freedom!

So how can you move beyond it to something better when fear is at your
door?

1. The flipside of fear is faith. If you are experiencing fear, then something
is pressing you to change. Where does that urgency for change originate-
in your heart, in your spirit, in the Universe? If it originates in the Universe,
your heart and your spirit are indeed pushing you forward. Let go
and trust. Allow your faith to spring forward. Ask if this change is in your
highest good. If the answer is “yes,” then trust the Universe to allow the
benefits to unfold once you give up resisting and start moving forward. If
the pressure is mounting from outside-job loss, relationship breakup,
and so on-again ask if this is in your highest good? These conditions are
the Universe speaking to you in the dialect of “loving change and redirection.”
Trust and go with the flow.

2. Affirming “I am FEAR-LESS!” Whenever I get overwhelmed by fear, I
repeat this affirmation again and again. I repeat it with power as if I were
brandishing a wooden stake in order to ward off a vampire! My confidence
grows and the fear lessens as I remind myself that I have no reason to fear
because I am a fearless being with the Ultimate Support System!

3. Get clear. If part of your fear is confusion about what steps to take or where to head, spend time in silence asking questions. Reach out to someone else who can coach you through the process of getting clear or put your options in writing. These are just some of the ways you can get focused, so that with clear intention you can begin loosening the grip of fear.

4. What is the worst thing that could happen if you do move forward?
Usually you will have built up this fear into something greater than it could possibly ever be in reality. When you really look at the worst thing that could happen, it’s usually not all that terrible. Then it’s a simple realization that moving forward easily outweighs your realistic worst-case scenario. Voilà, paralysis unblocked!

5. Bring it out into the light. The more you look at fear from an objective standpoint, as if you were not in your body-bring it out, hold it to the light, examine why it’s making you crazy-the more power you have to eradicate the fear of it you are harboring. Think of yourself as the sleuth bringing the clues out into the open so you can solve the case.

6. Recalibrate your limiting beliefs and go for expansion. Look at the beliefs that are causing you to hold onto your fear. What’s real, what’s not? Make a list of these limiting concepts. Then list the opposite possibility-the expansionist and unlimited belief that you could be holding-the one that would enable you to move forward with confidence and courage.

7. Stop thinking about what you’re giving up and start looking at what you are potentially gaining.What’s the upside? This is an easy one! Ultimately moving toward your highest good will always have a greater potential upside than staying where you are, or giving up what you currently have.

8. Talk it out. Find a forward-thinking and positive friend, someone who is used to stepping through fear, or perhaps a counselor or coach. Talk about what you are feeling. Ask that person to tell you stories of how he or she found success by moving beyond fear. Be inspired by other people’s courageous acts.

9. Fear is just thoughts and emotions-those can be changed! Fear is just something you created in your mind. It is not real. It is simply a virtual prison that you can choose to make disappear by hitting the delete button!

10. Stop clinging and start living-embrace the unknown! Life is an exciting e ticket ride with everything you want if you will simply embrace the unknown. But if you persist on clinging to the known, you’ll never experience it. Greet the unknown future with a warm welcome and magical things start to happen.

11. Consciously create/visualize the outcome. Once you release fear and unwaveringly commit to change, you can help secure a positive future by Consciously Creating it. Make sure you are operating in a high frequency, create your visualization, postmark it to the Universe and then let it go with a blessing of gratitude! Fear has a way of fading in the wake of action and purpose.

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Libra
Favorable: 7,16,17
More Effort: 3,21,30

Career/ Job
Utilize your communication skills lovingly in both personal relationships and career matters. Be generous with yourself and especially those closest to you. Only give that which you can afford. It’s best to not overdue the charity donations this month as Charity starts at home.

Money/Finances
Libra you will catch a break this month and quite possibly into next month. Use caution with finances or personal information that pertains to identity. Bargains will be easier to find at the close of the month keep in mind to stay on budget.

Love/Relationships
Taking a charmed refined sensual approach with both men and women will benefit all relationships, as you are a magnet this month. Utilize the energies given to you by the cosmos around the seventh and a positive bright outcome can be presented if a new relationship is formed. Resist the urge to fall back in to old patters if someone from your past re-emerges. It’s also a great time to re-evaluate present friends and lovers. Out with the old and in with the new, looking forward always!

Scorpio
Favorable:10,13,27
More Effort: 3,18,30

Career/Job
Your career will take off this month, making your days extremely busy, prioritizing and strategizing should be at your A game. This month presents a unique advantage for your skills, talents, and gifts to be exalted, shine your light. This will require much emphasis on health and rest to keep up with your energies and avoid illness if previously afflicted last month.

Money/Finance
Busy busy busy busy which means money money money money, Take advantage of the opportunities.

Relationships / Love
Scorpio your month is here love is flowing your way, you may feel like networking and if you due it may lead to more than interesting conversations. New relationships and a lucky streak that you can ride this wave through much of the year.

Sagittarius
Favorable: 1,12,25
More Effort:3,10,27

career/job
The influence for career opportunity is very strong this month and expanding your career also. Harmony with self and others will enhance your awareness and help with team effort.

Money/Finance
Your hard work rewards should stay with you for the entire month and increase your cash flow. Through the busy month of work you could find the time to travel or plan a enjoyable rewarding vacation.

Love/Relationships
Creative skills benefit from a boost in additional knowledge. And so does your social life and opportunities for a new relationship to emerge and or conclude those which you decide are no longer beneficial.

Capricorn
Favorable:13,22,23
More Effort:3,4,10

Career/Job
The need for security is strong is month. Keep a positive communication flow between work and home, this will help ease tension. Rest assured knowing that the end of the month will bring plenty of quality time with family or loved ones. Even a backyard BBQ can bring the added relief.

Money/finances
All that extra hard work will pay off in additional money flow. Still how ever a good time to stick to budget and also let others pay their fair share.

Love/Relationships
A social gathering set in your home will set the ambiance for a new interesting someone that shares your interest and concerns.

Aquarius
Favorable: 14,16,20
More Effort: 1,10,27

Career/Job
Productive is the key word when it pertains to your career and job and let not forget learning from previous challenges will help you gage this month. The career efforts will gradually improve and patience is The Key.

Money/Finances
To avoid any additional unplanned expenses, routine maintenance is recommended in most mechanical stuff. Use your creative abilities to keep control of your budget and yes there is a rainbow in the near future.

Love/Relationships
Enjoy the company of people you meet running errands. Socializing with friends at a distance will be doubly enjoyable. You will be pleasantly surprised by the unique people you might meet.

Pisces
Favorable: 9,27,31
Rewarding: 3,16,30

Career/Job
Career work and training along with company meetings can benefit your job. Understanding the management of inflow and outflow of your organizations finances adds greatly to your career. Expect additional workload.

Money/Finances
Your energy flow will equal the amount of your extra workload. Mid months brings to light a financial issue that you considered previously resolved.

Love/Relationships
Invite people over for a backyard BBQ or potluck. A home-based food fest will make for an entertaining and flavorful delight. The benefit of this feast will be a new ideas and perspectives on food and friends.

Aries
Favorable: 1,11,13,29
More Effort: 4,19,30

Career/Job
There is great potential for career growth and success. Keep a focus for opportunities as the month progresses. There will be great advancement and money rewards.

Money/Finance
The financial stars around mid month are smiling for you now more than ever; careful shopping will bring fantastic rewards. Pleasurable outings are better left in only your capable hands.

Love/Relationship
Aries this is your month to socialize with friends and colleague. Your networking will enhance your leadership skills and your creative ideas. Your ideas will generate advice and some may not be to your liking, but maybe worth considering for the pearls of wisdom within.

Taurus
Favorable: 4,13,14,31
More Effort: 3,18,27

Career/Job
Time management will play an important role in achieving your career goals. There will be great demands on your time. Choosing projects wisely with the idea in mind of being able to complete each one with out straining your time budget.
Money/ Finance
There will be a gradual increase in the money flow. You will get an indication of money advancement.

Love/Relationships
Relationships will feel like a seesaw this month. Keep an open mind to new ideas; it’s OK to agree to disagree with people.

Gemini
Favorable:13,22,31
More Effort: 3,12,27

Career/Job
Workload will increase, your efforts will be noticed. Rewards will be slow in coming. At work you will notice communication delays don’t loose your cool and remain objective, think of other ways to express your point of view as not everyone is operating at your high energy level.

Money/Finances
Keep control of your budget finances will take a different outlook this month. Investment planning for the future is favorable this month. This month brings with it an added risk of having to pay traffic fines, evaluate your habits and make the necessary adjustments as to avoid having to pay fines for overlooking the traffic rules.

Love/Relationships
Socializing will be high on your priority list with a best friend and family and also you will attract new acquaintances they will find your conversations irresistible take advantage of the energies that make you glow. Old friends may reaper back into your life just remember they are in the past for a reason, if you find yourself falling back into old habits take a hobby go to the gym to realize old negative feelings.

Cancer
Favorable: 9,14,20
More Effort: 3,18,24

Career/Job
This is your month to focus on your career. Highlight your abilities and showcase your productivity you want to be noticed. Socializing with co-workers may also enhance your career. They most important thing to remember is that you may not know who is watching you he/she may become a key player in your advancements.

Money/Finances
Stay on budget and you will breeze through the month with your finances intact. Resist the urge to spend on impulse. I would look into a home-based do it yourself project this month and ask friends and family for their support you will be surprised the savings generated. This is also a great month to look for deals, coupon shopping or online offers, save save save cancer.

Love/Relationships
Romance is in the air. If single you will have many opportunities to meet a special new someone when you allow yourself to be out with friends having a good time and relaxing from worries or stress. Couples will feel a new spark. If you are a parent please know that children will bring joy into your life as well this month and love will be felt from all relations.

Leo
Favorable: 2,12,21,29
More Effort: 4,18,27

Career/Job
If you’re looking for a career change the 12th and 13th are very favorable to submit your applications. Advancements in your career will be showing up all month. Investigate their potential do not delay. This is also a good month in thinking of advancing your career with furthering your education; these could reap rewards in the long run and further career promotions.

Finances/money
Many opportunities are strong but slow in coming to fruition. Schedule routine maintenance on your vehicle or home appliances. Is it time to replace or repair? Choose wisely and think long-term money saving and not short term savings. You may be tempted to go into a home based business that may be to good to be true in terms of the financial gain. Well although this is generally a good idea if the research time and resources are well applied, this is not the month to make such investment for you Leo. Keep the goal in mind and take advantage of the hold time to further grow the plans.

Love/ Relationships
The first half of the month will be well spent on getting your house ready for the winter and holiday season of joyful entertaining with family and friends. Maybe involve the family on a do it yourself project. Room makeovers and changing the art deco around your home will enhance the joy and atmosphere around those that share your space and energy.

Virgo
Favorable: 14,23,31
More Effort: 4,10,19

Career/Job
Save all your important meetings talks and interviews till the new moon on the 26th, for a more favorable outcome. Relaxing time each day is a must to stay in good health and focus. In your career things will appear to move at a slow but at a constant pace keep your target always in mind and patience is the key. Plan a day trip or mini vacation to help deal with the stress and challenges faced at work.

Money/Finances
You will find extra financial help in your old collections and old clothing and all previously used sports items, taking them to a re-sale shop is not a bad idea. Be sure to check old purses, wallets, pockets or hiding spots of money you may be in for a pleasant surprise. Do yourself a favor and quit will your ahead if you find yourself not being able to resist a good bargains found in this places.

Love/Relationships
Enjoy a few days of fun with close friends or family. Meeting new people in your community may be on opportunity to share your creative or special abilities.

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What’s in store… your Astrology forecast with Mirita Zapien

Capricorn
Favorable: 11,18,25,26,
More Effort: 7, 21, 27

Career/ Job
Your perseverance and patience will be tested this month. At work you will want to run away even go as far as thinking your own home based business, yes these goals are great however not for this month. Expect challenge and controversy however love and commitment to your current position will help you resist all pressures and above all retain perspective.

Money/Finances
This month you will be tempted, however resist the urge to spend on items that only serve your ego and not your needs. Network this month with all friends and acquaintances this could lead to a better position with more financial gain. Money will stabilize after the eighteen of September thanks to your creativity. A proper diet will help ward off work related stress and don’t be surprised if you have to put projects on hold health comes first above all finances.

Love/Relationships
It’s important to recognize who and what is of value now in your life. Plenty of travel could be in store for you this month. Your quest for knowledge is insatiable and learning is a piece of cake. You will find that all that what once belonged to you and you quite possibly took for granted has shifted and new and old relations are shifting, Hang in there it promises to end in a great year.

Aquarius
Favorable: 9,10, and 24
More Effort: 7,18, and 27

Career/Job
Career events that you have felt, where not resolved you are getting a second chance to look at them in a new light, which will mean a more favorable outcome. Time to mingle with co-workers organize a pot luck and do what you love to do best with those whom you associate with.

Money/ Finances
Through the 12th of September there is a chance of good money activities the planets smile on this lucky line up. If you are prone to take a chance in the lottery now’s the time. However t gambling is not being encouraged, this is one of the favorable times and more likely the money will come through a job promotion.

Relations/ Love
Due to your independence and self-reliance you may find it extremely enjoyable to organize a group of likeminded people to explore new avenues. When it comes to health, diet, exercise anything you start prior to the 18th, you are more likely to stay on track and improve your weight and health. The first week of September promises to be a joy communicating with your partner. If single enjoy networking and above all stay true to yourself and your goals.

Pisces
Favorable: 11,12, and 22
More Effort: 25,26, and 27

Career/Job
Keep your optimism and positive energies on a high note the first two weeks of September. colleagues will appreciate your attitude and will be more open to being likeminded with your concerns.

Money/ Finances
Money issues play a big part the last half of September. Expected income may not be enough. Use your imagination to negotiate the debt issues hang in there Pisces you can do this.

Love/Relationships
Your communication skills are very high with your relationship partner share your hopes and dreams but don’t be surprised if their views differ. Use your intuitive powers to blend both views for the answer. If you are single you might want to take this month to reflect and soul search however this does not mean you should pass up opportunity this month or any month for that matter. Observe your emotions and see how they flow with potential mates my dear friend.

Aries
Favorable Days: 13th, 14th, and 15th
More Effort: 1st, 27th, and 28th

Career/job
Common Sense is strong till the Fifteenth or Sixteenth, and things will appear to be moving slower. It’s important that you know how much you truly are worth, so be overly cautious after second half of the month and don’t sell yourself short. Generosity and compassion overcome all negative aspects that may appear, Promising news about the future could come your way so just relax and get some rest.

Money/finances
Your money and Success are re-energized sharing will bring in more abundance and great improvement financially. Look towards higher education and more opportunities. Resist pressure for long term deals and contracts, don’t make irrational decisions, and make choices for the right reason that only a positive outcome could be the solution.

Love/Relationships
It will be difficult to separate fact from fiction the first week of the month from both friends and romantic Interest. Spend time with your family and loved ones. However important to stay involved in your children’s life it’s also important that you get some “me” time. Strong pull towards freedom and Independence as well as humanitarian efforts.

Taurus
Favorable Days: 16th,17th, and 18th
More Effort: 2nd, 3rd,27th and 30th

Career/Job
This month might become a challenge for you at work the last two weeks of the month, It’s best to observe and document, don’t waste your breath or precious energies. Combat all negativity and aggressiveness with positive optimism. Stay away from power-struggles and know that anything you say will only fall in deaf ears.

Money/Finances
Money needs to be the priority, resist the urge to spend also a great need to give towards the less privileged. Sudden changes push Taurus to pick up the pace, and the need to want to change has to come from within you. Finances will still not match your efforts; focus on the home front to release job and money frustrations. There is gain ahead rely on your Taurus patience and creativity. Resist the urge to overspend, savings needs to be strongly in the back of your mind.

Love/Relationships
Home life will get a boost first week of the month, good time to plan a dinner for friends and relatives or a gathering. Love yourself and spend some time nurturing your soul. There’s an urge to handle responsibilities and take good care of your health. There will be endings to all outdated relationships that have nowhere to go, look at this as a process of re-generation not necessarily a negative thing. Handle pressure with relatives wisely. If single from the 9th-25th go outdoors, meet new people now’s the month to socialize. You might get an unexpected surprise from a mutual friend introduction.

Gemini
Favorable: 18, 19, and 20
More Effort: 4, 5, and 27

Career/Job
This is a great month to use all of your creative abilities, also an extremely busy month. Use caution with an idea that seems too good to be true that could result in the opposite of what you are expecting.

Money/Finances
Use caution in investments a sure thing is likely to be the opposite. You may want to be very careful around the 27th of September especially when dealing with loans, mortgages or insurance.

Love/Relationships
Energies are high in the home front, good time to entertain friends or that special someone with a nice dinner and lively conversation. Take it slow with a new relationship and really invest time in getting to know the person. You might also find yourself concluding past issues. Don’t waste your time with the “what If’s” questions and regrets,
Don’t waste time thinking about wasted time!! The past cannot be undone. The future is much more promising.

Cancer
Favorable: 2,28, and 29
More Effort: 13,14, and 15

Career/Jobs
There are possible workplace changes that can affect you whether you are involved in the drama or not. Do your best to stay away from controlling, demanding personalities, and don’t play into the power struggle instead approach it from a loving place of acceptance tolerance and patience. The fog will clear up, and that which you were not so sure of in August and which you started can be re-evaluated and concluded because September brings much clarity, keep a positive outlook.

Money/Finances
Keep control of budget you may find yourself having to deal with a repair either home or auto, It’s advisable to postpone major purchases. There is great potential for this month doing a side job or to earn extra money however it’s advisable that you control all impulsive spending. The extra money earned this month will be better off saved for new opportunities on the horizon.

Love/Relationships
Restrictions on the love relation will be clarified through communication in all aspects. If not in a relationship you might find yourself with a lucky connection through community gathering or a friend. There is a strong pull to going back to old habits, not going to be what you thought was going to be if you go back to old love.

Leo
Favorable: 4,27, and 28
More Effort: 3,12, and 13

Careers/Jobs
This is a very busy month around the 27th, you might want to isolate yourself however that’s not possible just deal with the attitudes and avoid conflict at work at all cost. Leo, do realize that this is a transition month for you my dear so please just try and stay patient.

Money/Finances
Fortune may smile on you a lucky find or an elegant gift perhaps an old investment may payoff. You could even trip over money in the sidewalk so pay close attention to your surroundings and belongings, which are someone else’s trash, could be your treasure.

Love/Relationships
If you are single in the beginning of the second week roughly around the 8th or 9th someone new face may come into view of your life. Enjoy the glow and take it slow! If you are in a relationship things will move along easily especially when you communicate. You may find yourself looking at the same person with new light.

Virgo
Favorable: 9,10,25, and 26
More Effort: 11,12, and 30

Career/ Jobs
Your creative communication skills will be on a up-word flow and will prompt others to give you surprising information. Use caution around mid-month, things may not be what they seem so don’t do anything with this information, stay observant and simple retain an objective point of view. Sell yourself at work because no one else will do it for you there is much to be said about self-love and pride this is a great month to network your skills.

Money/Finances
This is a great month for coupon clipping and bargain shopping. Temptation will be great spend the rewards of bargain shopping however unexpected expenses or reduced income may become a challenge. The savings will help offset your budget. Remember that early September brings much financial gain so don’t get to worried as it will all work out just fine.

Love/Relationships
The planet of communication will help you articulate and pursue others easily. People will respond to your charm and glow. If you are single you will find yourself surrounded by much flattery and attention. You will flow with your partner’s energies if you are in a committed relationship this influence however does not stop with just your romantic interest take advantage of this flow so that it can extend to relatives, colleagues and longtime friends.

Libra
Favorable: 1,2,23, and 24
More Effort: 20,21, and 27

Job/Career
This is a great month to explore other career options, networking skills need to be applied at full force. Libra these skills can always be applied however the full moon will emphasize this on the 12th. Encourage your co-workers to introduce you to possible job prospects.

Money/Finances
Your financial situation has not changed much your emphasis in career efforts will show promise of some advancement for the future. Find ways to save money and re-evaluate your budget and finances. Don’t get discouraged and understand that you will reap the rewards soon enough.

Love/Relationships
You have been feeling some restrictions with your relationships patience, sensitivity, and humility and cooperation is the keys to overcome this. Discipline, love and good judgment must be used. If you are single mingle! Those of you in a non-committed relationship of course if in one then don’t forget the keys I discussed this will allow you and your partner to better understand each other.

Scorpio
Favorable: 2,11, and 29
More Effort: 9,10, and 27

Career/Job
On the 18th through early November expect work to be fast pace. You may find yourself in the lead of a new project. If possible choose your own team, cooperation and creativity peak this month.

Money/Finances
Money will be a bit slow for the first half of the month. Do not worry the second half will start to show more rewards.

Love/Relationships
Spend time with your friends, family and children this can be an energizing source of entertainment, around the 11th is the best time day to do this. Make your health a priority this month, go get a checkup and get moving- go outdoors. If single there is a possibility to meet someone through work. If in a relationship, romance will be high so just have fun and know that you give is what you get back! Stay positive and light hearted.

Sagittarius
Favorable: 4,5,6, and 23
More Effort: 18,19, and 20

Career/Job
The urge to move forward with career goals will be strong, have patience you’ll need to slow down to let others catch up to you. The best choice to make when conflict arises is to turn away.

Money/Finances
Don’t take lightly what needs to be taken very seriously just because it’s easier to do that. Enjoy time with family and have a yard sale or ” Do it yourself project”, that will be a strong savings reward.

Love/Relationships
Don’t get caught up with pettiness with a romantic love partner around the 20th. Being picky just feeds your anxiety, go beyond appearances if you want to get ahead in the relationship. If single socialize around the 23rd, the rest of the month you will be more comfortable with familiar faces

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Enlightenment Ain’t What It’s Cracked Up To Be by Dr. Robert Forman… Dr. Robert Forman hits it on the head when he says that millions are spending years and years seeking enlightenment but they are looking in the wrong place for the real life goal. He has learned from his studies and his long journey to gain enlightenment that what we modern westerners are really after is not a shift in a state of consciousness but more a shift in a whole life.

Where Dr. Forman’s new book differs from most spiritual or self-help books is that his book, Enlightenment Ain’t What It’s Cracked Up To Be:  A Journey of Discovery, Snow and Jazz in the Soul (O-Books), cuts through all the hype and ‘pie in the sky’ claims that so many self-help books are based on, and shows what the goal of attaining enlightenment is actually about.

From copious research as well as his own 39 years’ experience of spiritual enlightenment, Dr. Forman tells what it actually is and is not like, and offers sane and experienced guidance to readers who are battling with confusion over their life direction. Some are convinced they don’t have what it takes to achieve enlightenment in this lifetime or are disillusioned by spiritual teachers who don’t live up to their exalted image, while others are hungry for a different way – knowing it’s out there but having no idea where to turn to find it, and worrying that choosing a spiritual life means leaving their everyday life behind.

We can all take something away from the story of Dr. Forman’s lifelong struggles to make sense of the spiritual life and its unusual promised state of consciousness and the misleading fantasies that he, like most people on the spiritual path, shared about enlightenment. It is not the panacea it is billed to be, nor is it the perfection, eternal joy, or the end of all the suffering that people believe – and no, neon lights do not flash!

Enlightenment Ain’t What It’s Cracked Up To Be invites readers to be honest about their spiritual experiences and goals and consider a radically different yet more productive approach. By exploring his own experience of spiritual enlightenment and lifetime of research, Dr. Forman shows that it is possible to create resonance in every aspect of your life with the same easy openness that you get when sitting in prayer or on the meditation cushion, but in order to reach this ease we must “embrace the human messiness” that is too often ignored or outright rejected by most spiritual traditions. He understands this well because his own life journey was filled with confusion, disappointment and disillusionment that he had to fight every step of the way.

Dr. Forman’s unique book offers its newfound hope to spiritual seekers in a very different way: through metaphors, humor, vulnerability and sometimes achingly beautiful prose. He presents a new direction for people who are looking for a sane and healthy spiritual pathway in our increasingly confusing world – one that offers a transformation of everyday life.

Robert K.C. Forman writes with the authority of a lifetime of personal mystical experience and international renown for his books, articles and workshops about spiritual experience and the path. He makes an entertaining and charming guest who encourages listeners/audiences to be honest about their real-life goals as he points them on the road to a truly fulfilling life

Enlightenment Ain’t What It’s Cracked Up To Be by Dr. Robert Forman available online at Amazon.com

For more information, please visit Robert Forman’s website at: www.EnlightenmentAint.com.

The Medium Next Door by Maureen Hancock… “I’m living a life less ordinary, that’s for certain,” says Maureen Hancock in the introduction to her new book, The Medium Next Door: Adventures of a Real-Life Ghost-Whisperer (HCI Books – $14.95).

By the time her kids come home from school, she may have already assisted the dying, comforted the grieving, solved a mystery, appeared on a radio show, performed a ghost-busting, and located a missing dog—all in time to greet her children with hugs, homework and a hot meal.

In The Medium Next Door, Hancock shares her life story, the unfolding personal struggles encountered as a medium, and the heartfelt passion behind her calling to assist the dying. A victim of two near-death experiences; the first from lead poisoning as a baby and a fractured skull from a car accident later in life, Maureen Hancock now talks to dead people. Whether or not these incidents account for her psychic gifts, she’ll never know for sure, but now she is known as “Medium Mom” as well as “Comedian Medium.”

In addition to telling her story, at the end of each chapter, the author offers insights as well as practical exercises for readers to consider about dreams, intuition, grieving and other introspections. It has been an important part of her mission to use her gifts to help others, like she does through her holistic healing center, Pathways to Healing and the cancer foundation she launched, Manifest a Miracle.

The producers of the hugely popular Ghost Whisperer TV series were so impressed with Hancock’s abilities and found her life so fascinating they have made a reality show about her that will air on the Style Network in October.

Learn more about Maureen Hancock, a woman who delivers “postcards from heaven,” and messages of hope from the other side.

The Medium Next Door by Maureen Hancock available online at Amazon.com

About the Author
Maureen Hancock (MA) is a nationally renowned spirit medium, teacher, lecturer, and holistic healer. An associate member of the Licensed Private Detective Association of Massachusetts, Maureen is cofounder of the non-profit organizations Seeds of Hope (www.seedsofhope.com) and Mission for the Missing (www.missionforthemissing.com). She has appeared on Fox’s Wedlock or Deadlock and has been featured in numerous articles and can be heard on radio stations around the country. She lives in a small town south of Boston, Massachusetts, with her husband, two children, and chocolate lab, Ally. Visit the author at www.maureenhancock.com.

In Live Like a Fruit Fly, Gabe Berman shares his recipe for living a more joyful, worthwhile, and abundant life in every way. A witty, entertaining, and insightful read.” – Deepak Chopra, Author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success.

“Meet the new generation of consciousness-raising. Gabe’s simple, yet profound message can be a life-changer.” – Alan Colmes, Nationally Syndicated Radio Host

What more can one say after hearing the casually existential cliches, carpe diem, “live every moment like it was your last” or ‘live like there’s no tomorrow?” Blogger and Miami Herald columnist, Gabe Berman wants us to “live like a fruit fly.”

Berman reminds us of that cheerful thought; we are all dying. We’ve been dying since the moment we were born–which in the world of fruit flies seems enviable since they only get to enjoy a life span of a few weeks.  Berman wants us to stop wasting time, to make peace and happiness our top priority.  Sure, we’ve all heard this hundreds of times, but ask yourself: are you really embracing every moment?

Unconventional and endearing, Live Like a Fruit Fly: The Secret You Already Know (HCI Books –$14.95) makes the sage advice “Seize the day” feel like a revolutionary concept . . . a contemporary twist on an age-old maxim.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LIVE LIKE A FRUIT FLY?
Fruit flies are born, begin attending to their fruit-fly agendas almost immediately, and then succumb to old age before witnessing a single change of season. Likewise, we live and die in the virtual blink of an eye.

Live Like a Fruit Fly is a call to action. Through anecdotes, insightful musings, candid stories, and hopeful messages, it emphasizes the importance of following your passions as well as being grateful through Active Appreciation, the gentle but concentrated art of meditating on ‘thank you’ for everything that has happened, is happening,

Live Like A Fruit Fly by Gabe Berman available at Amazon.com

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gabe Berman is a native New Yorker who settled in South Florida after graduating from the University of Miami. An epiphany, a passion, and a trail of breadcrumbs led him out of Corporate America and into a writing career. His columns appear regularly in The Miami Herald and on Alan.com. Visit the author at: www.livelikeafruitfly.com