You’ll be a bit feistier than usual in the months ahead, Leo. All due to aggressive Mars sitting next to your Sun in your new Solar Return.

Mars wants you to charge into your work and duties with gusto and to find new ways of doing things and living. He gives you the courage to step outside the box in your creative projects.

This will be a very good year to take a class of some kind, Leo, with Venus sitting in intelligent Gemini in this chart of your new year. This is where you are likely to make some good friends and to meet someone loving. Yes, yes, yes.

Your chances of meeting a true love go up this year with lucky Jupiter in Libra, the sign of partnerships, in your new SR.

Expand your world and field of vision, Leo and give yourself the chance to meet people who can help/love you.

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The last three major events in the Skywatch are all part of your new Solar Return, Cancer.

The Mars-Uranus square in this chart of your new year signals a year of unexpected changes and actions—consider all new moves or plans carefully—do your homework.

You have lots of protection in the Venus-Jupiter trine, and you can get good advice if you will ask for it due to the Mercury-Saturn trine in your new SR.

The trick in the months ahead is to be proactive, Cancer. Look for ways to make positive changes, so they don’t come looking for you.

Yes, this is a good year to experiment and to find new relationships that last—reach out.

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Things are changing in your life this year, Cancer.

Powerful Pluto is lined up opposite your Sun in your new Solar Return. Translation: It’s time to push negative people and elements out of your life and to bring out more of your potential through purposeful action.

Good advice and counsel are available as lucky Jupiter is in partnership sign Libra in this chart of your new year. Younger folks may be especially helpful in the months ahead—signaled by Venus sitting in Gemini in your new SR.

This placement also suggests good relations with neighbors and siblings—ruled by Gemini. Mars is in your sign this year, Cancer. He gives you an extra blast of energy and courage to tackle new projects this year; likely you’ll be doing things that you never thought of or did before.

Go ahead and take the plunge, Cancer.

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You have Neptune in trine to your Sun in your new Solar Return, Cancer.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime surge of creative and spiritual energy which also increases your psychic awareness and compassion for those in need.

Neptune is idealistic and not practical. Your Sun is also square to Jupiter which means you’ve got to know your limitations and not bite off more than you can chew in the days ahead.

New ideas and people are likely to help you as Venus in Gemini and Jupiter in Libra in your chart of your new year both relate well to others and will help you say the right thing at the right time.

You are leaving a challenging era in your life and times—better days are ahead, Cancer.

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You have an unusual set of aspects in your new Solar Return, Cancer.

Both Mercury and Mars square overindulgent Jupiter in this chart of your new year—you’ve got to know your limitations and not bite off more than you can chew in the months ahead.

Stay conservative in your plans of expansion, and don’t cut corners, Cancer. Art, music, all creative and charitable work get green lights as both Mercury and Mars are aligned in harmony with imaginative and compassionate Neptune. Finances are likely to improve with Venus in money sign Taurus in your new SR.

Meanwhile, Lucky Jupiter is still in partnership sign Libra (ruled by sweet Venus in her home sign Taurus) urging you to get on the dance floor if you are single as Venus attracts loving folks and pleasant companions.

Be patient, take everything in stride and stay positive as you approach new matters this year, Cancer. The past is done—don’t look back. The future looks bright if you keep your attention focused on the here and now.

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Demanding Saturn is bound to keep you working this year, late Gemini and early Cancer birth signs.

He sits opposite to your Suns in your new Solar Return—a once-in-14-year event and one that urges you to focus on your highest ambition and long-range goals.

Helpful is that Venus in money sign Taurus in your SR will help you get a nest egg going that can make a dream come true in the years ahead.

This is the year to plant a fruit tree in your life; Taurus has a green thumb and the patience to wait for the tree to bear fruit.

Moreover, lucky Jupiter remains in partnership sign Libra, ruled by charming Venus, in this chart of your new year.  Love and Lady Luck are with you in the months ahead—enter into new situations with the confidence that things will work out for you, Gemini and Cancer.

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