STATE OF YOUR HEART

Now more than ever, romance begins at home... if you don’t feel romantic it’s not going to just come over you like a tidal wave and magically sweep you up. So spend the early part of the year nurturing your sensual side. WAYS:

1. Regularly use your imagination to conjure up romantic images.
2. Exercise frequently, especially to music that makes you feel sexy and vital.
3. Get your appearance in order so you really feel you’re on the cutting edge of attractive!

If you’re single, February and March are for exploring options. Seems a tragedy not to be totally convinced that the one you’re spending 80% of your leisure time with is, well, The One. When circumstances cause you to be apart for over a week, you’ll see whether or not you really miss this person. If not, return to playing the field.

For those on the marriage tract, May and August are particularly good times. If stepchildren are involved, they’ll get along beautifully in those months, easily falling into a home-life that sets a harmonious tone for the rest of your relationship.

Anyone who has given up on love will have faith restored by someone special in September.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

There’s no such thing as "It’s just business" this year. Since chances are you got into the business through personal relationships with friends and family, it makes no sense to believe that somehow the two areas of mutually exclusive of each other. Family and friendship dynamics strongly affect the status of your business, the responsibilities you are entrusted with and the money you make.

Therefore, put these relationships first, even in January and October when it appears that doing so will set you back.

Having a role model is essential in May and June when you’ll come to a fork in the road and it’s near impossible to decide the best move unless you ask someone who has been there.

Entrepreneurs meet teammates in September. You’ll think all you need is more money to get a project off the ground, but it’s not true. Tool and re-tool the idea and when it’s right, the money is easy to get.

DOLLARS & SENSE

Investments aren’t clear cut this year. The picture is cloudier than ever through March. When you stick with tried and true methods you’ll have more to work with in the late the spring. Until then, pay more attention to what’s going out than what’s coming in. If you can distinguish between what you need and what you really won’t appreciate once you’ve got, you’ll be rich!

VITAL ENVIRONMENTS

Where is the Fab 5 from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy when you need them? Since not everyone can be on the show, collect artsy design magazines and create a dream look for you pad. Honestly it’s going to take all year to get this happening in a way that doesn’t put you in debt. But it’s a super excuse to get friends together to do something constructive. Paint party anyone? If done in March or April things turn out totally inspired!

BODY, MIND & SPIRIT

Your nutritional needs have changed. Experiment through January and February, trying different kinds of foods and testing your body’s response. Some of you will turn raw, some vegetarian, and some vegetarians will add meat. Ask your body what it wants and it will tell you.

JANUARY: You walk on the wild side. This change in your point of view helps you find a more satisfying path.

FEBRUARY: Cloud of intrigue engulfs you, as far as others are concerned at least. This mysteriousness is hot for your love life.

MARCH: Politics get frustrating especially in week one; of all people, you can break through the barrier and strike upon a mutually agreeable arrangement.

APRIL: You don't have to sell out to achieve what you want, though you’re offered plenty of money to do just that.

MAY: This is one of your most resourceful periods; prepare for a financial growth spurt by making a spending plan.

JUNE: You’re more astute. The 13th brings a chance to swoop up an opportunity that just last year would have eluded you.

JULY: Who you love is one of the most life-altering decisions you can make. It’s a choice, not something pre-determined.

AUGUST: Heads up around the 10th; there’s a person who needs one on one attention specifically from you. Most rewarding.

SEPTEMBER: An ego boost after the 20th bolsters your confidence so high you can ask for a raise and get it.

OCTOBER: The more relaxed you can be, the more ready you will be to jump on the stellar opportunities around the 5th.

NOVEMBER: Don’t be too proud to give in to creative impulses. Everyone is a beginner at sometime. Forget perfection – have fun.

DECEMBER: Sizzle in the romance department. Last week, you’ll act in a way that’s not yourself ... perhaps the new you?