astrology ~ 2012 forecasts

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ARIES Forecast for 2012
Open to Venus' gift of Love to your centre for information and communications
You'll be putting your abundant energy into transforming the world on a microcosmic and macrocosmic scale this year Aries. Nothing escapes your zeal and desire for positive change. Your very presence attracts interest and sparks brain storming discussions. Midyear will be a time of relative calm and self-reflection. Reassess your priorities. Release karmic consequences from past relationships. Think about the beliefs that fuel your style of connecting and program in gentler ways when needed. Others act as a clear mirror of your projections. You may find yourself in positions of powerful influence in the outer world. Be ready to put ingenious ideas into action at the end of June and mid-September. Found outer adventures on insights gained in healing meditation and inner shamanic work. Aries' ally, spiritual warrior Pallas Athene, helps you bridge inner and outer worlds throughout 2012.
The New Era blossoms in the public arena of your vocational calling (back to top)

TAURUS Forecast for 2012
Open to Venus' gift of Love to your most cherished values and resources
Opportunities are coming your way in the first half of 2012 Taurus. Travel, a course of study, research or teaching may call. Health, community and sharing of precious resources are themes of interest now. Your talent for grounding has never been more needed. Don't forget to take care of your own health and well being. Remember play, enjoying the refreshing company of children and lovers. Your best creative expressions emerge in spontaneous and effortless ways. The Venus Transit is a once in a century event so glory in your planet's epiphany with the Sun. Open to absorb the high frequency of love and harmony she offers. From September, commitments you have made in the last year may need work to maintain. The spiritual emphasis shifts to deepening and growth in intimacy. Put aside fears and enjoy the ride into greater wholeness.
The New Era blossoms in the core of your spirituality and beliefs about life (back to top)

GEMINI Forecast for 2012
Open to Venus' gift of Love in the centre of your Soul
Since March 2011 you have been challenged to confront the past and resolve karma. Your sign is often described as embodying two sides of a coin. Many of our problems are due to separation from the whole of life into adversary camps. This year the rare Venus Transit happening in Gemini on June 6 offers a chance for healing dualities. Venus is seen as a dark spot on the background light of the Sun, together appearing like the Tao, yang and yin in ever moving harmony. In difficult times imagine sitting in the centre of your coin and perceiving both sides in harmonious interaction rather than conflict. Neptune crosses Gemini's peak of spiritual vocation in 2011/12. You have much to give to the evolving world and may gain a reputation in the arts and as a healer. Have fun playing with the possibilities, your ability to keep moving is one of your greatest assets.
The New Era blossoms through your empowering transformation as you share life's resources (back to top)

CANCER Forecast for 2012
Open to Venus' gift of Love in the deep recesses of your mind, connecting to All that Is
A key to releasing the true power of redemptive love is easily accessible in meditation at the time of the Venus Transit. If your Sun is in the early degrees of Cancer (birthday in late June) you will be feeling the r-evolutionary pressure of Uranus/Pluto square. Can you identify unfinished clearing business and closures that need completing now? As kindred spirits seek each other out you are surrounded by supportive inspirational friends. Until July your energy is focused on building communication networks as you spread crucial healing knowledge. Later in the year, your own creativity is emphasized. Anything you have been working on with partners takes on a larger reality and is vitalized when shared with imaginative friends. Meditation, especially on new and full moons and the eclipses, becomes an exquisite pleasure feeding life energy into your dreams.
The New Era blossoms through profound deepening in your relationships (back to top)

LEO Forecast for 2012
Open to Venus' gift of Love to your friendships, peer and affiliation groups
The important subject of Love, dear to romantic Leo's heart, is in the spotlight of the Venus Transit (June 6). Listen to your soul. What are your most cherished desires, what inspires you and attracts you? Share your optimism and exuberant good humour. The first half of 2012 is a time for hard work with abundant energy going into building your resource base, communications and family commitments. By midyear contacts are made with likeminded others that share your passions. You are going through a period of total belief system makeover that will take the next six years to complete. Travel, study and explore the depths of your own mind. Apply your knowledge to improving your health, happiness and well being. As others see the changes from caterpillar to butterfly, you find yourself teaching by example as you continue with your healing journey.
The New Era blossoms in your everyday environment, health and working life (back to top)

VIRGO Forecast for 2012
Open to Venus' gift of Love in public where you express your vocational calling
The first half of 2012 will be an energetic and hard working time for Virgos, rising to peak expression in your community during the Venus Transit (June 6). Shared highs carry through the rest of the year, nurturing ongoing creative partnerships. Self-doubting blocks shatter and you are empowered to showcase your passions. By the time Saturn moves out of your house of values and resources in October you will be feeling secure with the total restructuring of finances and resource management. Relax and allow new routines to take over, knowing that your basic needs are being taken care of and all is aligned with what you value most in life. Pallas Athene gives you the courage to dive deep into an ocean of feelings this year. As you heal and grow over the coming years you will become an accomplished swimmer, at home in the myriad currents of intuition and emotions.
The New Era blossoms in your response to love and life (back to top)

LIBRA Forecast for 2012
Open to Venus' gift of Love in your quest for meaning, passion for learning and adventure
As you continue to refine essential changes to your self-image during the first half of year, can you see the new you reflected in zany lovers and friends? Your beautiful planet Venus is making a visible Transit to the Sun in June, a rare and significant event. Celebrate in style. Insights about the meaning of the transit will continue into 2013. There is a revolution taking place in your most intimate relating. Dysfunctional patterns can no longer be tolerated. Move out of negative ruts or you may be shocked with a sudden uninvited awakening. Set appropriate boundaries and go for what you really want in a sacred union. Following your heart's dreams is essential for the health of body and soul. Spiritual warrior Pallas Athene supports you in being entirely authentic and true to yourself in 2012.
The New Era blossoms in the foundations of your being, home, family and ancestral roots (back to top)

SCORPIO Forecast for 2012
Open to Venus' gift of Love in the deep core of your being, in the personal life force energy of your root chakra
As Saturn continues through your house of reflective seclusion until October, persevere with disciplined meditation and self-awareness practices. What you learn now will prove invaluable in years to come. You are impatient to learn radical better ways of doing things. Increasingly aware that everything truly is energy, work with that knowledge to benefit your own and other's health and wellbeing. There is ongoing self-awareness work to be done, the focus being on healing childhood wounds to liberate full expression of your compassionate visionary genius. The Venus Transit in June takes place in your natural Scorpio eighth solar house. This enlightening energy has the potential to reach through all the fear shadows into the deepest power base of your being and infuse it with transcendental love. The enduring effect of Venus' gift could be metamorphosis of caterpillar into butterfly.
The New Era blossoms in your networking and communication capabilities (back to top)

SAGITTARIUS Forecast for 2012
Open to Venus' gift of Love to your powers of attraction and union with others
Your quest for spiritual growth, fueled by the North Moon Node in your sign may accelerate further in June, when a partial Moon Eclipse in Sagittarius precedes the Venus Transit in Gemini. To benefit from this amazing energy you will need to invite it in. A new lover, a birth or a spiritual mentor may inspire but also scare you. Do you fear having the expression of your free wild horse spirit limited in some way? The scary things that attract you in others are reflections of treasures buried deep within your psyche. If you don't run away you may learn precious lessons from these people and experiences. Healing your inner wounded child is one task for the coming years. As you release the emotional blocks a sparkling aliveness becomes available for creative projects and you gallop with joy towards exciting horizons of possibility in the future.
The New Era blossoms in your survival resource base, seat of what you value most in life (back to top)

CAPRICORN Forecast for 2012
Open to Venus' gift of Love in your health, work and everyday life
You are doing a grand job in the high realms of vocational responsibility, growing a reputation for hard work, fairness and care for your chosen community. Time to add more gaiety and laughter to your life. Let your hidden clown out to play. The need to control and push security agendas is diminishing. You are loosening up and flowing with the currents of growth and healing change in your world. It may not be easy when restrictive patterns in the depths of your psyche are reflected in your domestic life. Welcome the awakening disruptions as opportunities for breakthrough rather than breakdown. During the first half of the year your energy is drawn to a vision quest, study or travel as you broaden your physical horizons and stretch the boundaries of your mind. Later in the year kindred spirits appear, beckoning you into more collaborative creative ventures.
The New Era blossoms in your 'Me' identity, your self-moldable image and unique perception of the world (back to top)

AQUARIUS Forecast for 2012
Open to Venus' gift of Love to your Creative Self-expression
If you have been considering a course of study, travel or a spiritual retreat to clear your mind don't hesitate now. You have the support of family and friends. The goal is to solidify new beliefs, becoming clear about what you aim to achieve in the future. Part of this education involves clearing away blocks to self-esteem. Heal doubts about how to make a living and support yourself. Have the courage to make changes and stay true to yourself, learning to trust intuitive promptings. You won't be alone – lovers, friends and the inspiration of children feature strongly in the mix. Set the stage with a strongly expressed intention the day of the Venus Transit (June 6), the more colourful and dramatic the better. During the second half of the year put everything into expressing your unique passion and creativity in the larger community.
The New Era blossoms in your deep under-consciousness where you are in touch with the collective mind (back to top)

PISCES Forecast for 2012
Open to Venus' gift of Love to the roots of your being, your home and family
In April Neptune moves into Pisces to stay, soothing the turbulent waters of change stirred up by Uranus. Become accustomed to living in the holistic 'now'. Intuition, visions, clairvoyance, and distant viewing increase exponentially. Clearing your physical, emotional and auric bodies of past trauma becomes easier the braver you are at diving into the depths. Leaving behind escapist addictions will reward with increasing peace and happiness. Towards the end of the year you may need to set up some formal teaching structure to meet the demand for healing advice. Study a spiritual discipline to give more ordered form to your talents. Take care of yourself and your intimate relationships, making the most of the Venus transit window of opportunity to install upgraded programs of unconditional love. When the Solstice comes around in December be ready to play a critical midwifing role in the unfolding of enlightened energies.
The New Era blossoms with your friends, in your community and in all your peer relationships (back to top)

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ARIES | TAURUS | GEMINI | CANCER | LEO | VIRGO | LIBRA | SCORPIO | SAGITTARIUS | CAPRICORN | AQUARIUS | PISCES

Aries ~ Spark 21 March – 20 April
Physical correlations: Head, brain, blood, muscle
Celestial Correlations: Mars, Pallas Athene
Gemstones: Bloodstone, ruby
The healing wisdom of Aries is BEING
The first Fire sign of the Zodiac, Aries, symbolizes the will to action, energy in process. The original name in Egypt of the constellation of Aries, was Seret, the Ewe. Aries approaches life with the exploratory innocence of the newborn. Eager and excited s/he leaps before she looks. "Here I am, I exist" she cries joyfully setting out on a path of discovery. Like the Fool tarot card, Aries trusts in the Universe. Injustice and a lack of experience in consequences may spur them to argue equally courageously with head mistresses or armed robbers. Aries can be full of fun and an exciting lover. (back to top)

Taurus ~ Rock 20 April – 21 May
Physical correlations: Mouth, throat, neck and thyroid
Celestial Correlations: Venus, Ceres
Gemstones: Malachite, rose quartz
The healing wisdom of Taurus is RECEIVING
The first Earth sign of the Zodiac, Taurus, is grounded in the sensual pleasure of physical existence. Warmed by the sun and cooled by the rain s/he gives back what she receives in constant connectedness. The constellation, which includes the Pleiades or Seven Sisters, was one of the first named and written about as the Moon Goddess Io. Most of the time Taureans are fine in china shops. They are, after all, appreciative collectors of the finer things in life. Watch out when someone treads on their stubborn toes though, stirred to rage they are a force to be reckoned with. The Empress tarot card epitomizes Taurus' nurturing power of abundance. (back to top)

Gemini ~ Breeze 21 May – 21 June
Physical correlations: Lungs, shoulders, arms, nervous system
Celestial Correlations: Mercury
Gemstones: Quartz crystal, tiger's eye
The healing wisdom of Gemini is KNOWLEDGE
The first Air sign of the Zodiac specializes in mercurial changes. Geminis like to shift the furniture around and tend to read the last page of a book first. Many myths concerning twins and sister goddesses symbolize dark and light polarities, and the search for wholeness through integration of our hidden sides. Geminis are like exquisite birds who light down near you, then dart away with a flash of colourful feathers, following curiosity and the allure of other brighter flowers. The Lovers tarot card shows the dilemma of seeing self mirrored in other, and deciding whether to merge into one or focus on duality. (back to top)

Cancer ~ Spring 21 June – 23 July
Physical correlations: Breast, stomach, mucous membrane body linings
Celestial Correlations: Moon
Gemstones: Moonstone, opal
The healing wisdom of Cancer is GIVING
The first Water sign of the Zodiac is a nurturer and fierce protector of life. In Hercules' fight with the Hydra, the Crab joined in and pinched him in the foot. As a reward, the Goddess Hera placed the Crab in the heavens. Cancers are Moon beings, their moods go through phases. Usually wonderful cooks, Cancers are affectionate care-givers. Home is definitely where their hearts are. In love they need to be needed. They can be super sensitive, retreating into into their shells at the slightest threat of hurt. The Chariot tarot card shows a self-determined being, propelled and guided by emotions. (back to top)

Leo ~ Flame 23 July – 23 August
Physical correlations: Heart, spine and back
Celestial Correlations: Sun
Gemstones: Amber, rhodochrosite
The healing wisdom of Leo is PLAY
Fixed Fire sign Leo, is a big cuddly kitten at heart. It is said that "All love originates with self-love", and that's Leo. In the temple zodiacs of ancient Egypt, Leo appears as a Goddess with a Lion, signifying dignity and respect. In India and Tibet, the star goddess Tara is shown riding the cosmic lion and holding the sun in the palm of her hand. Depicted as a playful adolescent, Tara sees life for the game it is, and helps others become enlightened. Leos shine for the sheer joy of it, their charismatic energy making them natural leaders. Like the child in all of us, they love to perform and to be praised. The Strength tarot card shows the great power of befriending our life force energy. (back to top)

Virgo ~ The Soil 23 August – 23 September
Physical correlations: Intestines, duodenum, spleen and liver
Celestial Correlations: Mercury, Vesta, Chiron
Gemstones: Kunzite, peridot
The healing wisdom of Virgo is UNDERSTANDING
Mutable Earth sign Virgo, symbolizes wholeness and healing. Dualities of body/mind, sexuality/spirituality are united in her fertile soil. Striving for purity and perfection, attention to detail and service to others, are the hallmarks of Virgo. The original meaning of Virgin was a woman who was independent and free to express her sexuality as she chose. Sex was a spiritual activity as expressed by the Hearth goddess Vesta and the Vestal Virgins who tended the sacred life spirit flame. Associated with all growing things Virgo is revered in agricultural goddesses of corn and grain worldwide. The Wise Crone of the tarot shines her light within to see the intricacy of universal patterns. (back to top)

Libra ~ Breath 23 September – 24 October
Physical correlations: Kidneys, adrenals, acid/alkaline balance
Celestial Correlations: Venus, Juno
Gemstones: Emerald, jasper
The healing wisdom of Libra is HARMONY
Cardinal Air sign Libra is a mediator who tries to create balance and harmony between polarities. Perfect angels themselves, Librans love to play devil's advocate, sometimes triggering the violence they hate by trying to bring sworn enemies together. Libra's Venus smile can melt an ice cube at ten paces. Their guiding principle, the spirit of cosmic law, is personified in Egyptian goddess Maat. To see whether a soul was ready for the next evolutionary stage of growth, she used the ankh of peace to weigh human hearts against the lightness of an ostrich feather. The Justice tarot card weighs all possibilities in the search for Truth. (back to top)

Scorpio ~ Geyser 24 October – 22 November
Physical correlations: Sexual organs, bladder, bowel, immune system
Celestial Correlations: Pluto
Gemstones: Garnet, obsidian
The healing wisdom of Scorpio is LETTING GO
Scorpio is a Water sign heated in the deepest darkest caverns of the Underworld. "Transformation at any cost" could be Scorpio's motto, the compost heap their temple of renewal. Liking to delve into other's unconscious minds they tend to defensively guard the secrets of their own inner demons. Understanding human emotions and motivation they can be compassionate healers. Scorpio's tarot card is Death and her symbols - the Scorpion, Snake and Bird - appear among the earliest evidence of human life on earth. Death can be seen as a benevolent force, returning beings to the womb of the Mother to be reborn. Snake shedding her skins symbolizes this letting go and reemergence. (back to top)

Sagittarius ~ Wildfire 22 November – 22 December
Physical correlations: Hips, thighs, sciatic nerve, liver
Celestial Correlations: Jupiter
Gemstones: Turquoise, lapis lazuli
The healing wisdom of Sagittarius is TEACHING
The freedom loving Horse of Sagittarius appears as a manifestation of the Goddess all over the ancient world. Tales of Welsh Rhiannon, riding a white horse and carrying an abundance bag, show a typically fiery, yet compassionate spirit. Searching for Truth, Sagittarians love theological and philosophical debates that push the mind past its normal limits. Taking an idealistic perspective and enjoying travel, in close they can feel trapped and inclined to deny their own emotional needs. Gemini, the opposite sign on the continuum, teaches them lightness and laughter. The Temperance tarot card shows how experience tests, tempers and unites different elements in life. (back to top)

Capricorn ~ Mountain 22 December – 20 January
Physical correlations: Skeleton, skin, teeth, hair, gall bladder
Celestial Correlations: Saturn
Gemstones: Diamond, onyx
Healing wisdom of Capricorn is RESPONSIBILITY (response-ability)
Capricorn's constellation, Amaltheia, was an early tribal goddess replaced by the Olympians and then revered in the heavens as a divine goat. It was one of her horns that became the Cornucopia which signifies material abundance. Earthy Capricorns can be serious kids or silly older goats. Having an innate understanding of material form and social structures, they are both practical and sensual. They enjoy climbing the mountain for the experience and the achievement, knowing that the hard steep part is an integral part of the process. The Devil (originally Pan) tarot card reminds Capricorn that the material world can be a trap if not properly respected as divine Nature Herself. (back to top)

Aquarius ~ Airwaves 20 January – 19 February
Physical correlations: Kidneys, adrenals, acid/alkaline balance
Celestial Correlations: Uranus
Gemstones: Sapphire, aquamarine
The healing wisdom of Aquarius is INTUITIVE INSIGHT
Exemplifying Aquarius, Egyptian goddess Nuit arched over the Earth giving birth to the sun each day and accepting it back into her body at night. Tears from her eyes and milk from her breasts flowed down to nurture the Earth. This air sign is always looking for ways to improve things for humanity as a whole. Ingenious inventors, Aquarians are inspired by futuristic visions and flashes of insight, talents based in their ability to distance themselves from immediate involvement. They love group energies, idealize friendship and individual freedom. The Star tarot card shows the pouring out of cosmic waters. (back to top)

Pisces ~ Ocean 19 February – 21 March
Physical correlations: Lymphatic system, feet
Celestial Correlations: Neptune
Gemstones: Amethyst, jade
The healing wisdom of Pisces is TRUST
Sumerian goddess Nammu, whose name means Ocean, is the earliest recorded deity who created everything in the Universe. Nina, another aspect of the same goddess, had a fish tail and swam in the sea. She interpreted dreams and was a prophetess known for her compassion. In touch with all of life Pisceans tend to feel the suffering of others as their own. Meditative reflection is the pathway to their own healing centre. In love, they can be caught in a net of illusions or positively experience true ecstatic bliss. The Moon tarot card is all about Neptune's misty realms of empathy and intuition. (back to top)

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