ARIES (Mar 21 - Apr 20)


Your Year Ahead Are you content with your career or life choices? It's time to review your direction. Wicked Pluto insists you leave behind a draining work situation or mix up your long-term goals. Don't stress, as you'll be stoked with the challenging options presented to you.

Love and Family Venus has you re-evaluating what you want from close relationships around April/May. Saturn gives you a maturity boost in October, when you fully commit to, or wind up, a close liaison. While you're at it, set some boundaries with a family member.

Luck and Money Motivated Mars revs up your money zone in the June/July period, so don't hesitate to seek out additional income or higher-paid work. But watch your spending – you'll be tempted to treat yourself silly this year.

Health Your mind may be elsewhere and your time may be limited but you need to set time aside to devote to exercise. Muster up a routine, walk with a mate or attend dance classes. It could help with those bad sleeping patterns too.

LUCKY DATES April 14, July 23, December 15 | LUCKY NUMBERS 16, 33, 38

TAURUS (Apr 21 - May 21)


Your Year Ahead Planning to exist in twisted circumstances for another year, Taurus? An elevated Jupiter helps you learn valuable lessons and expand your options. That's providing you lose those limiting thoughts and get a little adventurous.

Love and Family January to June is time to smooth rifts with family and friends. From October, Mars and Jupiter encourage balance between your private life and public persona. Looking for love or trying to re-establish the magic? Cupid Venus comes to your aid in November/December.

Luck and Money Your prayers are answered in July/August when you move ahead with outstanding financial matters and joint-investment plans. Lady Luck visits in October and December, so join that syndicate.

Health Saturn promotes a disciplined eating game plan or exercise program, but it won't happen if you do it on lame terms. So bingeing is out, the couch is a no-go zone, and you'll want to clear out your naughty food cupboard.

LUCKY DATES January 27, June 14, August 13 | LUCKY NUMBERS 1, 5, 12

GEMINI (May 22 - Jun 21)


Your Year Ahead It's time for new beginnings, bold statements and opportunities. Make the most of Mars' extreme energy so you can move ahead with a project or live that dream you've been harbouring.

Love and Family Conscientious Saturn suggests you create stronger foundations for your domestic life. The sexy Venus/Mars duo triggers your libido, with hot nights in during July and October. November/December is time to commit fully to a relationship or even expand your family.

Luck and Money Don't repeat a blooper when loans, deposits or get-rich-quick schemes arise in January/February. The sun gets your finances in order during July. However, expect to do some hard-core re-budgeting in the process.

Health How about making a deal with yourself to cease hitting overload with weekly activities and appointments? Do this, and you'll experience peace of mind – but sorry, this doesn't include easing up on your exercise routine!

LUCKY DATES May 27, July 29, October 1 | LUCKY NUMBERS 15, 22, 24

CANCER (Jun 22 - Jul 23)


Your Year Ahead 2009 involves exploring what really makes you tick, and eliminating what ticks you off. Saturn will help alleviate your dissatisfaction, and in record time.

Love and Family With Mars in your partnership zone in January/February, you'll be initiating relationship changes. You'll feel confident about your importance to someone in July/August, with some re-establishing a past commitment and others accepting how a current liaison has transformed.

Luck and Money Jupiter and Neptune mark the spot for both positive elements and uncertainty in inheritances, taxes and shared resources. With Jupiter on hand, you'll have little trouble getting a loan in November, but Neptune's influence suggests you select your finance company very carefully.

Health Uranus helps break rigid ideas when approaching your health during 2009. Try various alternative healing techniques or a fitness program that's left of centre. Your digestive system needs looking after, so watch your diet.

LUCKY DATES February 15, August 29, November 25 | LUCKY NUMBERS 16, 18, 21

LEO (Jul 24 - Aug 23)


Your Year Ahead Mars makes you more up-front with your demands this year and puts you back in the spotlight. There's also a huge emphasis on relationships, both personal and professional. You'll learn your greatest lessons and discover new levels to your capacity for relating.

Love and Family With generous Jupiter expanding all things to do with love and partnerships throughout 2009, you won't have any excuse to be on your own. This is also the year to smooth rifts in the family.

Luck and Money The Uranus/Saturn opposition continues to tear up your financial plans through some unexpected occurrences in January/February. The good news is that by October, financial pressures will ease and opportunities to increase your income arrive on your doorstep.

Health With regenerative Pluto looking after your body, mind and spirit throughout this year, expect old wounds to heal, chronic health issues to ease and commitment to fitness to come around again.

LUCKY DATES April 16, July 27, October 30 | LUCKY NUMBERS 3, 13, 32

VIRGO (Aug 24 - Sep 23)


Your Year Ahead Saturn finally leaves the Virgo building in October. Sure, there may still be some weighty challenges to deal with beforehand, but you'll come through with gold stars for accomplishments. You'll also emerge with a greater sense of what makes you happy.

Love and Family In February and September, weed out the bad seeds from the good guys. Mars sets your social life on fire between August and October when you acquire new friends – and some of you will meet your perfect match.

Luck and Money Saturn slides into your finance zone in November/December, increasing your chances of making money. This is the time to start a new business or sell stuff. Have a family heirloom valued - it could be worth a mint.

Health Considering a greener environment, taking up a physical activity or adopting a new mental attitude? Then you're on the right track to improving your health. You'll also be setting an excellent example to a younger family member, who'll be beside you on this personal journey.

LUCKY DATES August 4, October 12, November 22 | LUCKY NUMBERS 7, 20, 25

LIBRA (Sep 24 - Oct 23)


Your Year Ahead Saturn says it's time to refocus and get those long-term goals happening. You'll leave old attitudes and behaviours behind while cultivating more structure in your life. Embrace Venus' style makeover in October/November, as it'll reflect your inner transformation.

Love and Family Venus is busy making key relationships the target of your attention in February to June. You'll question how certain individuals fit into your life. You could sever some ties - or make a special commitment.

Luck and Money After a messy monetary start to 2009, Mercury will help you create financial stability through budgeting. It could help you give up an unhealthy habit and watch the extra dollars mount. Do your bit, and the universe will reward you with a financial gift in December.

Health You discover a new spiritual direction that puts you back in touch with the inner you. It could radically change your life. Aches and pains start to ease up and your physical self becomes leaner, stronger and fitter.

LUCKY DATES April 30, October 20, December 5 | LUCKY NUMBERS 5, 7, 27

SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 22)


Your Year Ahead Mars charges up your home and family zones in March, so you can finally make those physical and emotional shifts. This will mark the beginning a new life direction. It's the year to meet some seriously major challenges head on.

Love and Family In July, passions show up with your partner or that new love interest. Still finding compromising a challenge? You'll put it to the test in September, when a relative asks a favour or a friend requires more of your time.

Luck and Money Cut down on non-essential items so you can get that deposit or holiday fund together. Sorting your financial paperwork also helps you manage money better in August. And don't miss out on a special deal in September.

Health Stop ignoring the messages your body gives you. That backache can well be staved off if you start walking or exercising more. It's time to stop putting others' needs before your own wellbeing. You'll need to re-schedule events to make room for a little down-time in April or September.

LUCKY DATES May 27, July 23, August 26 | LUCKY NUMBERS 14, 18, 22

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23 - Dec 21)


Your Year Ahead Ready to get rid of that 'ignored and misunderstood' mantle? Jupiter helps you make your position clear. And quit delaying study plans or self-improvement programs, because anything mentally-related has success written all over it.

Love and Family In May, Mercury helps clarify what significant others need. Reciprocate by expressing your own emotional requirements. Midyear, affectionate Venus brings tender moments back into your relationship - or sends you back into the arms of a past love.

Luck and Money Powerful Pluto road-tested your money zone in 2008, so there's no doubt what needs change in order to reach your financial goals. February and August are key times to hook up with inspirational money-makers, to cleanse yourself of debts and lose those self-defeating tendencies.

Health This year, make 'healthier lifestyle' top of your 'to do' list. Health niggles fall by the wayside when you discover a new therapy or a new way of dealing with them.

LUCKY DATES May 19, July 26, December 29 | LUCKY NUMBERS 6, 19, 31

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 20)


Your Year Ahead Noticing how your attitudes and priorities are being revamped, Capricorn? This will continue, as Pluto encourages more detoxing in your life. You could improve your home and way of life radically this year. In October, Saturn gives you a push towards your goals.

Love and Family Venus brings some sweetness back into your close relationships in August. Those persistent quarrels fade at last, creating firmer bonds. Has your desire for intimacy taken a nosedive? That all changes when Mars gives it a fiery zap in September/October.

Luck and Money Jupiter does your finances a favour with extra income and/or a group investment plan. Some of you could explore a second career, others ask for a promotion, while the rest do the groundwork for a home business.

Health Been super busy and refusing to chill? You know this isn't the way to good health. Luckily, the planets work towards lifting your wellbeing zone from June to August, bringing you some much needed rest and relaxation.

LUCKY DATES June 27, September 15, November 23 | LUCKY NUMBERS 11, 25, 28

AQUARIUS (Jan 21 - Feb 19)


Your Year Ahead Life hasn't rocked so much since Jupiter was last in Aquarius 12 years ago! Apart from the positive forces that accompany this planet, you'll also feel increasingly restless. Expect travel - both mental and physical - to be a top priority all year.

Love and Family Passion Princess Venus brings intensity into your love-life after August. Some of you could commit to a new hottie or revitalise your current relationship. A family reunion involves a nice twist in November.

Luck and Money Mars hits on Uranus in your money zone during March/April, giving you the push to create more income through alternative means. A pay rise or generous commission may also appear in this period. And with Mercury streaming through clever ideas, you could get a home business scheme up and running.

Health Jupiter brings up your need for increased personal space or more rural living quarters. So in line with keeping your health and fitness in peak form, a residential move or holiday road trip could be on the cards around October.

LUCKY DATES March 24, August 27, October 15 | LUCKY NUMBERS 9, 10, 19

PISCES (Feb 20 - Mar 20)


Your Year Ahead This year inspires you to investigate suburbs or holidays that align with your budget. Jupiter and Neptune band together from May to July, getting your life in line with the new person you've become.

Love and Family Venus in Pisces during January/February will reveal how to get someone's attention or entice your partner back into the boudoir after a long break. Venus goes retrograde in April, which could mean reviving an old relationship or connecting with friends from your childhood.

Luck and Money Avoid running up debt or being drawn into unproductive financial ventures in April. Rethink your approach to money and resurrect your confidence about handling it. Mars joins the party in May, helping you to get back on track. Expect a financial bonus for good behaviour.

Health Make use of Venus to put a stop to unhealthy activities and introduce more body/mind-friendly influences to your routine. Have you been ignoring a weird pain? Have it checked out, as it's probably a no-brainer.

LUCKY DATES January 15, March 26, September 29 | LUCKY NUMBERS 1, 13, 36