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Aries

Taurus

April 21 to May 20

Few would deny your need for control. Once you get a fixed idea, you stubbornly adhere to what you believe in - and you always finish what you start. This determination helps you achieve levels of success others can only dream of. There's not much that can daunt a bull, except for a lack of money. You know the peace of mind financial security brings, and you aim to get it. Friends and partners are often in awe of this firm resolution. When making commitments you hate being rushed, but when you finally agree to a project, idea or relationship, you hang onto it. Carried to extremes, this can put you in a familiar rut. The bull can also have a quick temper - and will instinctively charge when attacked.

2009 Overview
Work threatens to monopolise the year, but you won't mind. The mix of perseverance and ambition that runs through your veins can only lead to success. Submitting to a behind-the-scenes role will no longer suit your style. But remember, life isn't all work. With carnal desires running free, you'll discover business contacts can just as willingly become romantic ties. Singles will play the field most of the year; established duos will enjoy revived lust. But regardless of your romantic status, you could meet someone who becomes instrumental in pushing you into the public eye. Some, however, could resent your rise to glory. If placed on the defensive, bring out your greatest weapon - tenacity.

Gemini

                                                                                                          May 21 to Jun 21
Geminis rarely deal with one thing at a time. Your mercurial mind needs to study, read, learn and dissect. You enjoy pleasing others, but you don't always know how to please yourself. What most people see in you rarely reflects your true feelings and, at times, the deep loneliness inside. Yours is a highly sensitive body - especially your nervous system. There's also an inclination to change your mind without warning. While you enjoy friendships on a more one-on-one basis, you need a relationship that won't tie you down. Nonetheless, when truly committed, you can be generous, loving and loyal. Geminis are the most likely to be a twin or have twins. You possibly also have two mother figures in your life. The best news? You're blessed with a lasting youthfulness.

2009 Overview
For many years, you've been coping with transformation on many levels - most importantly, your psyche. Pluto continues to question your behaviour, as well as the motives of those who've had - or still have - influence over you. There's no better way to gain a deeper understanding of yourself than to learn from the past and the present. A wider perspective will replace any tunnel vision you may have. Pluto represents a raw force of nature that creates and preserves, but also destroys. To transform, things will be torn down or pruned, leading to regeneration - just like new shoots on a branch. This year is also a time for travel and study. Health will improve, as will family relationships. After September, you'll want to soak up as many life experiences as you can. Should fresh romantic prospects float in on the early summer breeze, go fly your kite.

Cancer

        

June 22 to July 22

You feel things with every sense of your being. Driven by powerful emotions, you're either ecstatic or sad - rarely anything in between. And even though you try to keep your emotions under control, tears come easily and demonstrate true compassion. You can't bear to see anyone in pain. If you're betrayed or taken for granted, the hurt can linger for years. Silence is usually your weapon of choice. Cancerians worship loved ones and the home with devotion and almost unconditional sacrifice. You're always there for family and friends. You were born with a considerate attitude and sympathetic heart. Little wonder you're so loved.

2009 Overview
There are four lunar eclipses this year, and since the moon is your ruling planet, change is inevitable. Rather than resist it, rethink your image and sense of direction. Expect a range of exciting new acquaintances, but don't write off reconciliation with someone from the past. During the winter months, an increased appetite for nasty-yet-nice sex will add extra sizzle to a fiery passion. This hedonism won't slow down until October. In terms of career, too many broken promises have eroded your courage. But the sun will restore confidence and throw in extra cash for good measure. You'll receive an offer that's too good to refuse.

Leos

July 23 to August 22

Leos are born proud and passionate. Majestic in every way, the lion is your zodiac symbol. You can be commanding - sometimes overly so. There's a strong need to be loved, and to protect everyone within your kingdom and beyond. You're constantly on the move, often refusing to slow down. But rest you must. The best remedy for exhaustion is meditation and long breaks absorbing the healing warmth of the sun. This is good advice - if you take it. The trouble is, your pride can be a downfall. Once your mind's made up, you cling to that position no matter what. While this can be a positive quality when you're fighting for what's right, if it's taken to extremes, arrogance can follow. Less haughtiness will gain more cooperation.

2009 Overview
This year, you'll take a chisel to long-held beliefs that no longer seem to serve a purpose. Saturn encourages new studies, Jupiter shakes up your love life, while Pluto pushes for material and professional gain. Oddly, in 2008, a lack of conviction may have been your undoing. But with three major planets spurring you on, you'll demand carte blanche to show off your capabilities in 2009. Every move, whether it's upward or wayward, will give you that personal stamp that makes you a more complete person. Should emotional issues try to invade your relationships, some new ground rules will have to be applied. Unfortunately, this may mean some ties will be broken. Either way, it's a year when you'll feel more empowered by the decisions you make.

Virgo

August 23 to September 22

Virgos are helpful by nature, not just because you enjoy assisting others, but because of your need to substitute order for chaos. You arrange, analyse and organise, often juggling more than one project at a time. You also have a knack for saying what you want to say when it needs to be said. Just beware the tendency to worry excessively or be overly critical. Few people can live up to your high standards. At times, your need for perfection conflicts with the flawed world we live in. When your nerves become frayed, try to relax; otherwise, stress will take its toll. Even though love runs deep, your innermost feelings are closely guarded. Your secret hope? That others will finally recognise these emotional barriers for what they really are - a challenge to get to know you better.

2009 Overview
Jupiter settles in your work sector this year, promising almost unlimited potential for professional growth. Of course, we rarely get something for nothing, so you'll need to put in some hard work. Your best teacher and role model will always be your higher self - the quiet inner voice that whispers truth and wisdom. Each of us enters this world with unique talents and our own special tasks to perform. When you come to understand the message, you will not only be able to better yourself, but also encourage others to reach their full potential. In turn, your insight will be admired and your generosity rewarded. Even the odd moment of adversity can be turned to your advantage, with each difficulty leading to greater self-understanding and success - as well as peace of mind. Looks like you have a special year ahead, Virgo. Use it well.

Libra

September 23 to October 22

Librans love life and its pleasures. You have a finely balanced intellect and can generally see both sides of any issue. Your mind is mostly open to new ideas and you won't dismiss any possibility without at least considering it. With the scales as your zodiac symbol, you need to find symmetry in everything you do. The slightest deviation in life's balance can leave you feeling frustrated. You have a strong need to be loved and can be a devoted partner. But your emotions blow hot and cold. If hurt, you can withdraw deeply. At work and at home, you excel at collaboration. Indeed, many of your best accomplishments are a result of the support and encouragement you receive from others.

2009 Overview
If you're standing at the crossroads wondering why you've never taken the road less travelled, now's your chance. Jupiter encourages you to let instinct be your primary source of guidance. Gambles could be transformed into triumphs. February and March will draw out your spirit of adventure. Any desire to step off the yellow brick road will probably be justifiable. But you shouldn't trust others so readily. Remember, there are plenty of wolves out there waiting to prey on your profits. Through March, Mars feels raunchy and Jupiter knows it. The good news is that all this cosmic shenanigans takes place in your love sector. New relationships will run hot, and dying embers may be reignited. After November, though, make sure you don't walk into anyone else's psychological cesspool. If necessary, plan an escape to a hot and secluded destination.

Scorpio

October 23 to November 21

Scorpios are born with an innate sense that life is a struggle for survival. You have a strong and persevering nature. You feel everything deeply or not at all. You have the courage to endure the most difficult conditions, and you won't be told what to do - it's your way or no way. But once you've decided on a project, idea or relationship, it's tenaciously pursued. You are perceptive and have a highly developed sixth sense. Your in-built understanding of human behaviour also gives you a natural advantage over the other zodiac signs. Scorpios have a special magnetism and a larger-than-life presence. Deeper down, however, lies a well of emotional insecurity. It may be that childhood experiences have left you feeling hurt or distrustful. If betrayed, you can harbour the desire for revenge. Your life lesson should be to sincerely forgive and forget.  

2009 Overview
Scorpios step into a year loaded with equal measures of certitude and confusion. Saturn throws troubles your way in the form of disruption and control freaks. At the same time, Jupiter ups your popularity ratings and creativity levels. You'll be presented with a dazzling array of choices that encompass new career possibilities, higher education, travel or publishing. And with March encouraging both work and play, why not mix a little business with pleasure? Family concerns will petition your time all year, and it's a fair bet that someone close will need a helping hand. If you're single, the lure towards coupledom may be difficult to resist, while established duos will consider increasing family numbers. Should an important project need bankrolling, relatives look likely to be the most helpful. It's also the ideal year for long-term investment, doing real estate deals or sprucing up the home.

Sagittarius

November 22 to December 21

Sagittarians crave independence and freedom. Your dream is to follow your spirit without restriction. You try to live your life by what you believe is best, regardless of what others think. You don't take kindly to authority and resent overt displays of power. Routine holds no charm, although your refusal to be pinned down and take on responsibilities can be frustrating for others. Your interests are varied, you learn quickly and you prefer to keep all options open. A talent for writing and lecturing is often linked with long-distance travel, and you have a gift for delivering one-line observations with shattering accuracy. When you want to make a good impression, however, you may occasionally be guilty of stretching the truth or embellishing achievements - a talent Sagittarians prefer to call "poetic licence".

2009 Overview
The past 12 months probably weren't what you'd hoped for. You encountered uncertainty and disruption, which chipped away at your sense of belonging. For a while you felt fragmented and out of control. At times, though, it takes dire circumstances to force your hand. When you fall into a rut and refuse to instigate change, the cosmos will do it for you. The year ahead will encourage physical, mental and spiritual renewal - but this time you'll be an active contributor. Many outworn attitudes will be traded for more relevant ideals. Although work may demand more commitment, you'll be rewarded with unprecedented success. You also have enough planetary diversions on offer to promise an unusual romantic adventure. And with your confidence on the rise, you'll return to the social scene. Welcome back, Sagittarius. You've been missed!

Capricorn

December 22 to January 19

If a job needs doing, ask a Capricorn. Highly principled and ambitious, you achieve more than most. Financially, you need status, but it's not just riches and power you crave - respect and recognition are equally important. Your sign is well known for following the path of the tried and true. Capricorn is cautious and self-demanding - often too much so. Despite your tremendous perseverance, you can worry to the point of exhaustion. Ease off the pressure and venture beyond the familiar, or you may miss life's rarer moments. In relationships, you're generous and faithful, as long as the feelings are reciprocated. Even then, you find expressing your emotions difficult. And once your mind's made up, it can be difficult for others to change it. Although some find this single-mindedness frustrating, others are seduced by such strength of character and determination.

2009 Overview
It's a year for disciplined work for Capricorns. Although January may feel sluggish, your unique talents will soon come to the fore. Thinking processes will fall into a more logical pattern and projects will finally get the attention they deserve. Travel is likely this year, as is good fortune. Still, it's said that more often than not, luck is opportunity meeting initiative. So gain the upper hand before someone beats you to it. Imagine the possibilities that arise when you meet someone on the same wavelength - a definite likelihood in 2009. You needn't travel too far to find this potential soul mate. After October, however, it wouldn't hurt to be more aware of your motivations, especially before taking on extra work. An enthusiastic sun has a cute way of making you overcommit, so think twice before making promises you can't keep.

Aquarius

January 20 to February 18

You're an original thinker, blessed with penetrating vision and an insatiable urge to discover. You respect tradition, but you're also able to explore ideas in an avant-garde way. Fairness and freedom are your watchwords, and you can initiate ideas and projects that help solve problems, not just relieve them. However, you don't like to be contradicted or challenged - once you've made up your mind, it's almost impossible for others to change it. In your attempts to be all things to all people, you're susceptible to overload. Go easy on yourself and take the occasional break.

2009 Overview
This year promises to be an illustrious one, thanks to Jupiter. It's a time of change and activity. With charm and charisma peaking by October, you're likely to find acceptance in previously inaccessible areas. If single, prepare for an array of admirers. If attached, expect to be especially close to your partner. This is also likely to be a period of travel, learning, and new experiences. Under this influence, many Aquarians benefit from a pay rise, promotion or bonus. Sometimes, though, it can be easy to fritter away the opportunities Jupiter brings. Enjoy the fun and fortune, but be determined to plant the seeds of success so they may grow taller and stronger when your money sector is activated a year from now.

Pisces

February 19 to March 20
Compassionate, gentle and mysterious, you're generally guided by your feelings. Emotion often replaces reason and you're blessed with accurate instincts. But to argue with you can be frustrating. Your intellect tends to skate over contradictions and you can be vague and indecisive. Moods are equally changeable - you're ardent one minute, ambivalent the next. You love to drift into another world when times get too tough. Your ideas, however, can be brilliant. Many Pisceans find it difficult to let go of the past, and can suffer from low self-esteem - probably because you worry about your own worth and the validity of what you do. Once you stop seeing everything through a sensitive veil, you have a true potential for genius.

2009 Overview
The coming year encourages you to be ambitious, but keep those dreamy Piscean feet planted firmly on solid ground. You should also watch your spending and allow plenty of time to reach your goals. Let common sense rule your wallet and your pace. Most of you have been in debt for a while now and the cosmos says "enough". So put any good advice or sudden influxes of cash to good use. While you're busy clearing financial burdens, also discard any remnants of self-doubt. A big ask, perhaps, after the traumas of 2008. But you've survived and emerged stronger and wiser. Send this message loud and clear to all who would steer you from your true path. You may also be more inclined towards the esoteric dimensions of life. Meditation, yoga or any form of counselling should work to your advantage. You may even feel more spiritually protected - and you are.