Brace yourself! The cosmos have big plans for the Bull in 2012. Bountiful Jupiter - the planet of luck and good fortune - will continue lending you his substantial powers until June, so keep putting your best foot forward and dress for success. And since this is a charismatic transit, cut down on the texting and emails. A personal call or meeting could make all the difference in an important venture or proposal. And don't hesitate to mix business with pleasure. Follow through on offers of an introduction or information. And with so much star power between March and April, stay alert because a boring neighbor or seemingly uninteresting conversation at a luncheon or party could lead to an important career/job connection.

Yes dear Bull you are quite simply fabulous. Just remember to keep your substantial ego in check, take the high road in disagreements and keep your eye on your goals and too-generous heart.

Taurus may be practical but the Bull is ruled by the luxury/beauty maven Venus. This goddess is unusually busy this year, bouncing around the zodiac, throwing you in the spotlight and giving you brilliant flashes of creative inspiration and raising your profile and reputation. By November you should be ready for wonderful changes that will add joy and security to your life.

When Jupiter moves in with mentally astute Gemini in June, your financial sector is activated, and with your ambitions fully engaged, you could end the coming 12-month cycle with a new job, career direction or a much improved financial picture. But since this transit may encourage you to become a bit too expansive both in your appetites and your spending, bear in mind that restraint and moderation will lead to the financial security offered by this Jupiter transit.

2012 Taurus Relationship Guide: Because Pluto (ruler of your relationship sector) is now under the influence of stabilizing Capricorn, this is a serious year for love. In a secure, committed relationship, you can reach a deeper bond through communication and thoughtfulness. Still, while Pluto is conducting a retrograde-review between April and November, this transformative energy will bring up any weakness or flaws in a relationship which, once recognized, can be overcome or repaired. Do be careful not to expect friends or your steady partner to live up to unreasonable expectations; otherwise they may become tired of your critical words and find someone new to play with. Fortunately, the year does have a few light moments and personal high points, and between March and October sexy Venus will add a touch of glamour to your personality. You could attract a new business partner or love affair.

Because unpredictable Uranus is making everyone a bit erratic, the year is full of irrational planetary surges which could be fun and interesting, and although you are a steady Earth sign, beware of mistaking a new infatuation for true love or vice versa. Most of all this year, make a point to do something nice for yourself and laugh out loud at least once a day.

"And we should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once. And we should call every truth false which was not accompanied by at least one laugh." Friedrich Nietzsche

Buckle your seatbelt! You are entering the most important years in the zodiac cycle. With 2012 and 2013's planetary backing if you can contain your urge to try everything at once and instead map out your plans, you will touch at least one or two of the stars on your flight path.

The Twins thrive on excitement, action and change. But the first three months of 2012, you are in a cosmic transition and should cool your jets. Reorganize your closets and catch up on boring work so that you will be ready for an amazing summer. Between May and August your social life is hot, but if you don't tackle those loose ends and boring details, by July - with three major planets on retrograde slow-downs - you will be so far behind that you'll miss the first call of Jupiter’s 12-month golden transit of Gemini.

Your definitions of success and happiness are changing and in June, Jupiter - the planet of abundance, prosperity and the ruler of your relationships - will give you a year-long boost unequaled in 12 years. Pluto, planet of transformation and rebirth, is now under the influence of grounded Capricorn, and will help you triumph over destructive beliefs, situations and people. With this star-power giving you insight and activating your sometimes dormant common sense, this year you can correct your navigation mistakes and fine-tune your career and domestic situation. By the end of the year, don't be surprised if you toss the whole lot overboard and completely change course.

2012 Gemini Relationship Guide: The first few months of the year, you will continue to sort out certain relationships that have become more of a burden than blessing while discovering new facets to an old relationship that may need a bit of polishing… definitely worth the investment. But between April and August the pace picks up. Venus partners with Gemini and if you are single, don't sit at home waiting for the phone to ring. Go out and give Cupid a clear shot at your heart. This could also signal the beginning of excellent and perhaps profitable partnerships or alliances. After October, retrograding Jupiter is editing your love life or certain work relationships, and allowing you to rewrite (read: correct) a few pages in a personal or work saga.

Don't worry that a few old friendships seem to be drifting away this year. This is a natural cycle of growth, so allow this transition to happen peacefully, and in the future you could reconnect with stronger bonds. 

"Excellence can be achieved if you risk more than others think is safe, love more than others think is wise, dream more than others think is practical, and expect more than others think is possible." Anonymous

Brace yourself Cancer: It's time to leave the comfort of your shell and face the world as a winner. Seldom have you been in such a unique position to change the course of your life. This year, Pluto - the planet of rebirth and transformation - will create a quiet revolution in the most secret places of your heart. Meanwhile, in June, Jupiter will move under the influence of creative Gemini and into your solar house of renewal and rebirth. This amazing planetary power will inspire you to return to the core of your being, and transform your life. By consciously connecting with others on both a heart and mental level, you will create a lasting personal support system for your hopes, dreams and ambitions.

The sweet Cancer is surprisingly headstrong and stubborn. And because of the chaotic energy created by the June and November lunar eclipses, whether it's yoga, hiking or meditation, make a scheduled weekly date to burn off excess emotional energy. In October, responsible and serious Saturn - ruler of your heart and all relationships - will move in with your fellow water sign of Scorpio for a two-year transit. This perceptive and financially savvy combination will attract supportive colleagues and add depth and commitment to every relationship. The trick will be to keep your work and personal life balanced.

Crabs love their home and tend to resist change. But during this two-plus-year Saturn transit, you could relocate, resolve a difficult living situation or embark on a major renovation. June's energy surges could spark feelings of discontent, but with Jupiter moving in with multi-talented Gemini, if you take another look at an old dream, renew an ambition or strike out in a completely new direction, you may surprise yourself with the discovery that Cancer is one of the most determined and ambitious signs of the zodiac. 

2012 Cancer Relationship Guide: Saturn is your friendship/romance guide. After he moves into sexy, committed Scorpio in October a new and intriguing romance that brings stability into your life could become a lasting commitment. However, Scorpio is a no-nonsense sign, and only the truest of friendships, love affairs or honest commitments will survive which is actually a very good thing.

Between August and September, Venus is throwing stardust over you, so make plans for quiet getaways because special relationships will become more mellow and romantic. If you choose to go solo, this will be one of the most awesome social cycles of the year. The emotional intensity of June’s eclipse could help you put a very personal situation back on track or end an unhealthy relationship. The good news is the choice will be yours. A simple formula for this year's emotional challenges is: be true to your own heart and your heart will be true to you.

Although the Crab is fundamentally conservative and home-loving, many are brilliant, extroverted and famous. You look for steady careers that offer security. Between July and August your reputation and financial picture will brighten, so be ready to say yes when you are offered new responsibilities, a promotion or are asked for your ideas or opinion. And since the arts appeal to your love of drama, romance and creative nature, why not step into the spotlight in 2012 and follow one of your more outrageous dreams?

This year follow the sage guidance of Pamela Starr: "Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal."

In 2012 you are standing in the center of the bridge separating the past from the future. By the end of the year you will have stepped off this bridge, and into a new and brighter present.

The Lion is the most spontaneously creative and extroverted sign of the zodiac. You are a leader, and your personal magnetism and generous spirit makes friends, associates or employees loyal supporters. But in 2012, the steady Leo heart will be your most valuable asset. The planets are aligned for turmoil, change and amazing insights. The first three months, stay wired to other’s mood swings and in tune with any changes in the family, a personal relationship or at work.

This year Leos will look for something more meaningful or financially stable. Luck is with you, especially between April and August when savvy Venus is handing out your résumé and giving you a mental and creative edge. This could result in a new job, partnership, career change or - if you stay where you are - you could have a promotion or be invited to take on more responsibility which will lead to a new position.

Between April and June, Pluto (the planet of transformation and rebirth) is under the influence of grounded Capricorn and is rewinding a few old tapes which on review could help you overcome negative remembrances that may be holding you back. But life is a self-improvement project, and by facing old or new fears, you will gain understating, and release yourself from old obsessions or negative beliefs. Dear Leo you now have (as the old saying goes) nothing to fear but fear itself.

Combine this cosmic reality-check with hard work and peel away the layers of the past, realizing that happiness is the ultimate goal. You will begin to see the limitless possibilities in your life.

2012 Leo Relationship Guide: Irrepressible Uranus - the ruler of your heart and relationship sector - is traveling with enthusiastic Aries, infecting the loyal Lion with fickle-heart syndrome. And even if you have a steady relationship, don't be surprised if you are suddenly fascinated by someone new or an exciting relationship without any warning becomes a bit dull. But do stay grounded because a sudden infatuation may not be worth the risk, no matter how ego-boosting it could be. Why not add a bit of life to a long-standing relationship and in August and September while Venus is traveling with Leo, stir in a touch of your fiery passion and surprise your mate with an offbeat adventure or romantic get-away. This is a wonderful combination for having fun with the one you love. Plus, by reminding yourself that laughter is a powerful aphrodisiac, you could rekindle the excitement and remember why you fell in love.

Your personal matchmaker Uranus will peddle backward between June and December but this slow-down will help you make a realistic assessment of your present relationships including close friendships and work associations. If you are committed you could make a serious (yes, marriage) life-changing decision. Single? Have faith because in 2012 disruptions will reveal where your true love lies and lead your heart to someone wonderful. But there is one caveat to this Uranus-transit: Beware of entering any partnerships based on vague promises and separate your generous and trusting Lion's heart from any financial understandings that are not backed up with a written agreement.

While Venus visits Leo in September and October your social life rocks, so why not stop making plans and simply have fun. This year follow the advice of Gary Carter: "Load up your mind with pictures capturing your preferred tomorrow. Put the remembrances of the past in a place where they won't block your view."

Dear Virgo, it's time to step out of your box and show the world that you possess one of the most ambitious, romantic and eccentric souls of the zodiac.

In 2012 the planets are guiding you toward a new adventure and filling your year with amazing new opportunities. But the year begins on a slow note, and between January and February the illusionist Neptune is stirring up old obsessions and confusions. If you stay in tune with your true feelings and focus on your goals, you will end this phase organized and ready to face 2012 with an open mind and clear agenda.

In June, Jupiter moves in with the compatible Mercury-ruled sign of Gemini for the next 12 months, awakening your earthy intuition, adding brain power and endowing you with immeasurable charisma. This is an excellent time to revive an old writing project or add new color and dimension to your business, work or home. A nice promotion or new job could be the result of a bit of creative thinking. Jupiter won't be back in this position for another 12 years so make sure you invest his energy into projects and the people you love. This year, dust off your dreams and set in motion a plan for success.

2012 Virgo Relationship Guide: Although Virgos are not the love-at-first-sight type, this year romance could hit you (a few times) like a thunderbolt. And after karmic Saturn moves in with magical Scorpio in October, your relationship sector sizzles. You could hook up with a soul mate and have an amazing social life. Eclectic Uranus is also busy attracting new and different people and someone from a different culture or background may tweak your interest. Wait until the end of the year to make any firm decisions. Committed relationships will be tested between March and September and strong bonds will become more solid and sweetly loving. But all those weak links (this could be in a friendship) will come up for review, and if one breaks, instead of fighting, follow the flow of the Universe with grace and let go. You may realize that your life has become a bit stale, and it is time for new people with different ideas to come into your life.

June and November's eclipses will add stress to your work life. To counter these extreme power-surges, start planning an escape: a short weekend get-away, an hour in the gym or put a few minutes set aside for meditation. These eclipses will bring about important events or meetings which could introduce new people or projects into your work life. And although you may take on more responsibilities or your job becomes more challenging, this year's planetary activity is all leading to a very successful destination, so keep plugging away and with your Virgo faith engaged, and you will arrive. 

Karmic Saturn's two-plus year transit of Scorpio (the sign of rebirth) will begin in October. This planetary transit will help you recognize both relationships and situations that are no longer necessary or add to your personal happiness or security. And if it's time to let go, realistic Saturn will safely guide you across this emotional threshold. In both work and personal relationships, do remember the old adage about not cutting old attachments which can be gently untied. 

"We always attract into our lives whatever we think about most, believe in most strongly, expect on the deepest level, and imagine most vividly." Shakti Gawain

The past few years couldn't be described as easy or lighthearted for the peace-loving Libra. But since last June - when lucky and savvy Jupiter moved into a supportive role in your solar chart, you have benefited from other’s generosity and certain challenges have turned into lucky breaks. In June 2012, this optimistic planet will begin a year-long transit of expansive Gemini, encouraging you to look beyond your present boundaries and explore the world through different cultures, travel and education.

This important influence comes on the heels of a two-plus year transit of karmic Saturn that has held you, your dreams and ambitions in place while teaching you a few difficult life lessons. However, Saturn is also known as the great rewarder. If you have stayed the course and held onto your highest ideas, starting in August (and with a positive planetary surge in October) new opportunities are presented. You will realize that you now have undreamed-of options and choices and you can begin to fine-tune your newly forged skills and rebuild new and old dreams on solid foundations.

Between the June and November eclipses, although you are the most indecisive of all stars signs, your mind is clear and you have a sterling opportunity to create a solid budget to pay off debts and better manage your personal or family spending.

In 2012 you reach a new level of self-understanding and the realization sets in, particularly between June 24 and July 18, that trying to accommodate and please everyone seldom brings happiness and success. And in fact during this long Saturn transit, the cosmic lesson you have learned is that you are your most valuable possession.

2012 Libra Relationship Guide: Happily, in 2012 your personal life becomes increasingly stable and supported by loved ones. New and old ties will grow stronger, especially when Venus glides through your sign in November.

The passionate, courageous planet Mars rules your relationships and endows you with your natural warmth and compassionate heart, but while Mars is recharging his energy supplies between February and April, your legendary diplomatic skills and the strength of certain attachments or partnerships will be challenged. This relationship reality-check will help you understand certain difficult attractions and realize the changes you need to make. With honest communication you could reach a new level of friendship, commitment and love. Between July and August you are irresistible, and if a relationship has become a bit predictable and stale, with your help and a bit of creative thinking, this Mars/Libra transit will add passion and intrigue to your love life.

Love may not be better the second time around, and between May and June if an old love drops back into your life it may seem like an exciting new beginning but it’s more likely the final episode of this attachment. If you want to give it one more try, hold off making any serious changes or commitments, because in between August and October the Mars/Scorpio transit could become a bit too fiery and test the mettle of every relationship. Friendships, family ties or love affairs that survive this cosmic test are worth keeping.

For the past year doubts, confusion and emotional wrangles have tied your personal and work life up with restrains made of indecision, fear and even insecurity. But this year you are moving away from these restrictive planetary influences. And as you feel past chains fall away, all you have to do is embrace the present and believe in the future.

This year you may want to heed the wise advice of Wayne Dyer: "Examine what you believe to be impossible, then change your belief."

Ruling Planet: Neptune

The cosmic cloud Scorpios have been under the last few years is going to blow away in 2012. Although you may feel that you are being tested by the demands of family or too many obligations, if you make "compromise" your madra and don't go on one of your stubborn binges, this year you may be surprised by how easy it is to work around certain problems, individuals or situations. Financial security is one of your top priorities in 2012, and if you keep your eye fixed on this worthwhile endeavor, the planets are ready, willing and able to make this goal a reality.

Scorpio is a fixed sign, and your 2012 assignment is to step out of your comfort zone and consider new avenues for your talents. An internship or study that is totally different from your usual interest or job could help you reinvent your career or discover a unique niche for your expertise that you wouldn’t have even considered in the past. Look for signs of change in March and October, but for the next two years you are in the throes of a major professional and lifestyle shift and there may be a few stops-starts. Although you may feel defeated at times - or have to take a few unscheduled detours - this is only the Universe pointing you in the right direction. This cosmic search for the real you may not be easy but will be worth every ounce of hard work you invest.

In October, no-nonsense Saturn will begin a two-plus year transit of Scorpio. Saturn is a tough disciplinarian so this is considered a very challenging and life-changing cycle. Still, if you work with this stern planet, he will help you over the bumps, teach you a few life-lessons and leave you with a new sense of purpose and a detailed map to a new career and domestic bliss. Professionally, Saturn transits are most auspicious for education that can advance your career. An evening class, home-study language course, seminars or working toward a college degree online will have an amazing influence on your future ambitions.

2012 Scorpio Relationship Guide: This year Jupiter continues to wield his positive influence into your house of relationships, making this one of the most auspicious cycles for love and commitment. And until this planet changes signs in June, you have an amazing opportunity to come to terms with certain difficult people and let bygones be bygones. Forgiveness is not easy for the Scorpion, but your gift will be well received and your love returned two-fold.

With Venus beautifully aspected from mid-October to November, serious dating relationships will become more committed or a soul mate or new friend could suddenly appear. And if you purposely invest more time and love into a committed partnership, not only will you strengthen existing ties but also find new avenues of sharing that will add years of happiness to your relationship. However, because you are in this positive, friendly partnership vibration, you could also mistake an infatuation for a serious romance. And because partnerships come in many shapes, the abovementioned insight applies to work and professional partnerships or associations. Therefore, before you cut old ties or rush in where angels fear to tread, take a few deep breaths, and give Time a chance to work his clarifying magic.

It takes two to tango, and if you are in a long-term relationship, take note of your partner's mood. Your positive energy and progressive mood could test the bonds of a serious relationship… and ride on your partner’s last nerve. If a loved one is in a funk, you could have arguments that have less to with the two of you and more about the different life challenges you are facing. This is the time to weigh the importance of this person in your life with sensitivity, compassion and open heart.

This year, as you begin a new journey of self-discovery, contemplate the sage words of Carl Sagan: "When you make the finding yourself - even if you're the last person on Earth to see the light - you'll never forget it."

Ruling Planet: Jupiter

Dear Sagittarius, this is your year to shine. Excellent planetary transits will attract new friends, partners, romance and - with your support - work out any problems in your domestic or family life. But the real key to success is the underlying transits urging you to examine your life purpose, definition of success, personal aspirations and how you relate to others. This year, special people - mentors or other-worldly teachers - will drop into your life for a few minutes, months or become life-long friends. Each will give you vital insights and guide you through this year of self-analysis and self-realization.

The freedom-loving Archer may feel that the cosmos have piled too many obligations and responsibilities on his shoulders, especially in career or work. If you keep your nose to the grindstone and quiet that restless Centaur nature until June, you can avoid those emotionally wacky situations that make you act without thinking. In May, Mars revives your spirit, moving you into a social phase, pulling you out of the doldrums and ratcheting up your confidence and reputation. You may have to work through a family situation in July; just remember to be part of the solution and not the problem. By September, you are in an unusually serious mood, and a work project enters a positive new phase. But don't forget to add fun to your overwhelming schedule.

Saturn will end his two-plus year renovation of your relationship sector in October, and because this too-realistic transit has forced you to reflect on the past, you may have a few regrets. In the last two years, friends, alliances and co-workers have become one with Saturn's life lessons, and hopefully you have learned to become more discriminating and curb the friendly Sag impulse to make "instant best-friends." After October, Saturn's move into Scorpio will give you the opportunity to apply your new skills or insights and work toward financial security. Scorpio is the zodiac’s alchemist, and with the addition of his intuitive and alluring energy, you will attract new and unusual people who will encourage you to look beyond your present mindset, step off the beaten path and explore new options in your work and relationships. In the next two years, you can free your life of old limitations, break through old boundaries and become the guiding force in your own destiny.

2012 Sagittarius Relationship Guide: The last few years have been hard on your personal relationships but 2012 appears to be a time of romantic renewal and lovely - perhaps lasting - encounters. Fortunately Sag isn’t inclined to cling to the past or brood over unrequited love, and therefore when your social life picks up and romantic opportunities abound, you are ready to dance to the new planetary tunes. In February you could fall in love or have more dates than you've had in years. Committed Archers should invest this energy into entertaining at home, family evenings and adding playfulness to your relationship, specifically designed to awaken old embers of passion.

The cosmos are stirring up communication problems between July/August and again October/November, but you can dodge any clashes by being a good listener and giving others a second chance. Your closest friends and partners become even more supportive and dependable this year so don't forget to thank them with your loyalty and words. For single Sag, long-distance romances are intriguing (exchange emails with your old beau) and your social life glows after June. You may not find your soul mate, but you won't be dancing alone.

This year is laced with wild eureka moments of total clarity, quiet moments of enlightenment and special encounters that could change your attitude, outlook and life. Keep an open mind and reflect on this beautiful passage from Hebrews: "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."

Ruling Planet: Saturn

If you have reached the bargaining stage of life where you are appealing to higher powers while also building a fall-out shelter (you are a practical Earth sign), this is a sure sign that you are trying to deal with King Pluto's revolutionary transit of Capricorn, which continues until 2024. The good news is that in 2012 your natural Cardinal Earth qualities kick in, and with your formidable, grounded nature and determination engaged, you become the master of your own domain and of Pluto's transformative powers.

Unpredictable Uranus will launch a series of life-changing aspects with Pluto in June and September, bringing into your journey of self-discovery intriguing opportunities and new situations mixed with a bit of confusion. Uranus is a rather reckless nature, therefore before you abandon old goals or relationships, give yourself time to consider all your options. In October you will be more secure in your decisions and ready to step over the next threshold of this journey.

Don’t read this as heavy cosmic karma. Pluto is not alone in the universe and optimistic Jupiter will continue his transit of passionate Taurus until June, adding new friends, boosting your social life, and arranging intriguing opportunities for romance. This is an excellent time for couples and for renewing your vows… or making new ones. In June when Jupiter moves under the influence of Gemini, he will launch a progressive year-long vibration that will also enhance career or personal ambitions.

Adding to Jupiter's positive energy-surge, Saturn's two-plus year, reconstruction-transit of your work and professional sector will continue to alter your career plans and open new vistas for your aspirations. But the best is yet to come, and when Saturn moves under the influence of savvy and discriminating Scorpio in October, your natural social and networking skills, plus your astute intuition, will come in handy as you are offered the opportunity to widen both your social and professional circles. During this perceptive Saturn/Scorpio transit, you can identify and hone in on your objectives and with your determined spirit engaged, make major steps toward the ever-moving goalpost of your ambitions. And since Scorpio is very interested in your health, you can finally overcome bad habits, stick to a healthy diet and find an exercise that suits you and your lifestyle.

2012 Capricorn Relationship Guide: The moon rules the Capricorn heart, making you (surprisingly) one of zodiac’s biggest romantics. This year it's time to show this sentimental side of your personality. And around the June and November eclipses of 2012, certain barriers protecting your heart from love will begin to dissolve. You could be the recipient of a loving friendship, romantic engagement or a warm family reunion that will bring everyone closer together. Cupid is hanging out in your romance sector until June, and although many Goats will walk down the aisle this year, single Goats may have so much fun that they elect to go solo. But things get serious after September and you could stumble across an unlikely but perfect candidate for your heart while working overtime, walking the dog or visiting Mom. 

During this year of transformation and change reflect on these beautiful words of Krishnamurti: "The moment you have in your heart this extraordinary thing called love and feel the depth, the delight, the ecstasy of it, you will discover that for you the world is transformed."

Ruling Planet: Uranus    

Symbol: Water Carrier
Element: Air            
Color: Violet, blue, pastels 

Aquarius is a true paradox: friend to all, yet known by so few. The complex and eccentric Water Carrier will work on mastering the gentle art of baking cauliflower pakoras one minute while ruthlessly climbing the ladder of success the next. In 2012, with so many major planets on the move, the part of you that is searching for some deeper meaning to life (or finding yourself) will be given ample opportunities to delve into the Aquarian search for the mysteries of life.

This important year inaugurates a new cycle in your solar chart. In the next few years, by building a strong foundation in 2012 from which to launch your evolving goals, you will turn fantasies into reality. This year you are inspired to look beyond your present horizons and by doing so, will gain a deeper understanding of your personal life journey while moving closer to knowing the most important person in your world - you!

Major planets are making important moves. Your ruler, unconventional and electrifying Uranus - known for inspiring genius innovations and revolutions - will vibrate under the influence of dynamic and impulsive Aries for the next seven years. That will have your natural Aquarian adventurous spirit and curiosity on full-throttle. But by July, four major planets will be on a retrograde slowdown and late nights working, an over-booked social calendar and intense workouts will take their toll, so pace yourself and prepare to schedule some downtime into your hectic life.

In October, realistic Saturn and idealistic Neptune will form a harmonious partnership and they will continue this conversation into 2013. If you have a sudden, inexplicable urge to begin wheeling and dealing, pay bills or loans, take on the unions or haggle over collective bargaining agreements, it's this planetary duo encouraging you to take control of your earnings, assets, resources and talents.

But because of other confusing planetary factors, you'd best put your wisest advisor (accountant, lawyer, broker) on speed-dial - or better, keep sorting through your work and financial issues. By the end of the year, you will have a number of new pieces to fill in this puzzle.

Your CFO Neptune is moving in with creative Pisces until 2025, slowly changing your concepts of success and adding personal happiness to your to-do list. This is a beautiful transit and in the coming years you could change your life focus and live up to the ultimate Aquarian aspiration of making the whole world a better place to live. Financially, by investing in what you believe in (a forgotten dream or new idea) and following though, this transit will reward you with success.

The year begins with benevolent Jupiter in your domestic sector through June. Absolutely everything involving your family, home or domestic harmony will be influenced by this lovely energy source. This is an excellent cycle for home improvements, a move or wonderful family parties and reunions. New habits such as a designated family dinner night (minus the handhelds) will add new dimensions of understanding that could make your years together even more valuable and loving.

2012 Aquarius Relationship Guide: This year, seemingly insignificant encounters could be the hand of fate in disguise. And with Venus upping your charisma and allure in April and August, an old flame could be rekindled or someone new could melt your cool demeanor and discover a very warm heart. And there is more good news. After Jupiter moves in with fellow air sign Gemini in June, random energy surges are likely to attract someone new and exciting into your life, and a chance to travel or socialize outside of your usual circle of friends.

But, dear Aquarius, it’s best to be forewarned and in June and September, when unpredictable Uranus and egocentric Pluto clash - launching a series of life-changing aspects -this major energy surge could spark a blowup in an important relationship. Relationships that are on the edge of no return may not survive, but this will come as no surprise. However, the truest of love will survive and, after this test of strength, survive for many years to come.

"It is a paradoxical but profoundly true and important principle of life that the most likely way to reach a goal is to be aiming not at that goal itself but at some more ambitious goal beyond it." Arnold Toynbee 

A page is turning in your life as 2012 begins. And before the end of the year, your priorities and definition of success will undergo some startling shifts. Your long-term goals will also be in the throes of a major renovation as mind-altering Jupiter leaves grounded Taurus to begin a year-long partnership with worldly Gemini. New venues for your work or talents will open, and many Pisces will consider the idea of relocation or a lifestyle change. Dear Pisces, don't hide because by the end of the year you will show everyone that the little fish can swim with the sharks.

But the year begins on a turbulent note and with Mars throwing a few tantrums and losing most of his powers between February and May, you may have to deal with everything from difficult work situations to upended domestic bliss. But there are two dates (mid-June and October) when you will be given the opportunity to revise your plans or make a serious decision that could alter the course of your work or home life. Stay aware of your circumstances, and circumspect in your commitments.

You are about to move into your very own planetary comfort zone. Your ruler, visionary Neptune, enters the spiritual sign of Pisces for a very long stay, lending you both his creative and illusionary qualities. During this transit, your ability to navigate between fantasy and reality - and find a balance between your ambitions and personal happiness - will become a challenge. If you keep your eye on your highest ideals and with your compassionate heart engaged you will make the right choices for you and those you love.

Love and romance are on this year's cosmic agenda. But while you are on the road to self-discovery, a close partner or loved one may feel left behind. The surprisingly ambitious Pisces can become driven and self-involved. If you consciously stay tuned to your companions, and make a few concessions of your own, this year could become the turning point in your home and personal life. During the first part of the year and particularly in March, small issues or habits that you never noticed before could become a bone of contention. You can let these issues fester and become a bigger problem or this may be good time to ask how much you are contributing to the problem.

2012 Pisces Relationship Guide: If you are a single Fish there may be more than one interesting romantic prospect circling around this year, so don't tattoo Mr. or Ms. Right’s name on your arm just yet. All Pisces could have a visit from a past relationship - this may be good for your ego - but don't make too many promises you will not want to keep, because in June, reality sets in and it's time to leave the ghost of past romances behind. October will be a turning point month in your romantic life, with so many beautiful aspects, love promises to triumph over all.

As you cross this year's important planetary threshold, George Sands’ words could guide you toward personal and worldly success: "Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness." 

Uranus, the impulsive, unconventional iconoclastic know-it-all planet – which governs motivation, sweeping changes, genius and revolution - moved in with Aries in 2011 and nothing will ever be the same. This year you will follow through on those changes both in your personal life and work that have rattled your foundation. This Uranus/Aries partnership will insist that you follow a new path of discovery in 2012.

Fortunately, a number of stabilizing planets will help you build a very important foundation to launch your new career, lifestyle or move toward a personal aspiration. In June, expansive Jupiter moves in with the compatible air sign of Gemini, sending you in search of new challenges and adventures. But until this planetary power kicks in, moving up the ladder will not be one of your priorities, whereas expanding your horizons and exploring new venues for your talents will set you up for a change in the coming years. Step off the grid the first half of the year: sign up for a class unrelated to your present job, volunteer for an interesting project that puts you in contact with different people or cultures or brush up on skills that could help you find a new career direction.

Your courageous, ambitious ruling planet Mars endows your dynamic, assertive Aries personality and you do well in professions that require willpower, self-confidence and lightning-fast decision-making. But while your Mars is recharging his energy supplies between February and April, instead of running in every race, focus on one step at a time and reward yourself with a little emotional and mental downtime. 

Saturn (your career planet) will move in with the visionary sign of Scorpio in October, sending you on a search for more meaningful life and work, and with restless Uranus in a seven-year partnership with Aries, in the next two years you could completely change the direction of your career, life quest and discover new value in old partnerships. However, this cosmic mix will also throw a realistic light on certain relationships that have become problematic or hurtful, and make you question how, in the past few years, you could have been so far off the mark about individuals you may have put on a pedestal. Walk away gently if need be and you won't have any regrets or speak spiteful, grudge-bearing words.   

But by late October while your ruler Mars is whooping it up with party Sagittarius, plan family parties, reunions with old friends or - since your body probably needs a tune-up - add a few hiking/biking exercise weekends to your agenda.

2012 Aries Relationship Guide: Aries have a rep for being free spirits and enjoying going solo. This year the cosmos are supporting your independent spirit. But no matter if you are single or in a committed relationship, until June you are in a holding pattern; there won't be too many upsets and the status quo will rule. But after June, you will crave either your independence or a much more serious commitment from your partner. But do weigh your heart's desire verses your worldly ambitions, because the relationships you end this year will be final. After August your love life picks up, and with an open heart, you could meet a soul mate, rediscover passion in your long-standing relationship or a dating situation – could become much more fun and serious.

As you travel through this year's cosmic maze, consider the sage insight of G.K.Chersterton: "An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered."