Happy New Year and welcome back to the horoscope page, where each month you can read a fun take on the future and see the flower associated with your sign.
Capricorn: Dec. 22-Jan. 20 / Flower: African violet
Hey b’day peeps! It’s time to let loose and have some fun. Doesn’t mean you’re neglecting that expansive list of New Year’s resolutions you made. Romance is in the air; just be consistent about making an effort. And on the job front: think of Eleanor Roosevelt’s adage: “Do one thing each day that scares you.”
Aquarius: Jan. 21-Feb. 19 / Flower: Orchid
With the New Year may come a desire to spruce up your digs. If you’re on a budget, try this: Declutter, then reward yourself with fresh flowers. Even better: Order around your b’day! Be especially diplomatic this month with colleagues. Give your sig oth the benefit of the doubt the week of the 18th – you may each need some private time.
Pisces: Feb. 20-March 20 / Flower: Alstroemeria
Your best friend or a close female relative will need a mighty big favor this month. Grant it, but be sure to explain oh so politely that this is a one-time-only special. A complication from the past could mean trouble on the romantic horizon. Travel plans may hit a snag, so follow this advice: Take half as many clothes as you think you’ll need and twice as much money!
Aries: March 21-April 20 / Flower: Tulip
Remember that extra chunk of money you keep intending to save? No time like the present… If you’re in any doubt, just Google the words “compound interest” and you’ll be motivated. A friend needs an honest answer on the 23rd. Make that painfully honest. Well, that’s what friends are for.
Taurus: April 21-May 21 / Flower: Lily
You’re impatient to make a change. It will happen. In the meantime, tempting as it might be to blurt something out, bite your tongue instead. You’ll be glad you did. At work, focus on the bigger picture; there could be an opportunity for you to write your own job description.
Gemini: May 22-June 21 / Flower: Rose
You will be in demand on the social circuit and loving every minute of it. At work, volunteer for an extra assignment, do a stellar job, then toot your own horn. A project at home that has been in the works gains major momentum. Don’t sweat the details on the 30th.
Cancer: June 22-July 22 / Flower: Delphinium
For sensitive Cancer, a tough call beckons: is a friends-cleanse necessary? Only you know for sure. But, if you are being taken advantage of, even a little bit, don’t let the situation continue. Onward! A distant relative may bear a gift and a surprise to boot. Your patience will be rewarded on the 14th.
Leo: July 23- Aug. 22 / Flower: Sunflower
You know that old saying, “If you don’t have anything nice to say …”? Put it into practice after the 10th. You may or may not know it, but you are a role model and a very good one, too. Don’t get too caught up in life plans or dating checklists. Be open to the mysteries and miracles of the unknown.
Virgo: Aug. 23-Sept. 23 / Flower: Daisy
If, over the hols, you indulged in a few more treats than you should have, cut yourself some slack. Find an exercise buddy and see if you can shed a pound or two by Feb. 1. And, you’ll be extra motivated because you’ll be spoiled with romantic attention – nice! Your laserlike precision serves you well as you evaluate an offer.
Libra: Sept. 24-Oct. 23 / Flower: Hydrangea
A rough patch now leads to tremendous growth later. Meanwhile, keep your sense of humor and don’t give in to self-doubt. Why should you when you’re so creative, imaginative and productive? Believe in yourself and you will prosper. By the month’s end, you may get a chance to take a trip.
Scorpio: Oct. 24-Nov. 22 / Flower: Peony
Getting your life in balance suddenly seems very do-able. A person with enormous magnetism wants to be your friend. Start slowly and see what happens. Your ability to keep a secret will come in handy, especially if you happen to work in a well, chatty, office. And a friend outside work may need you to help polish his/her resume.
Sagittarius: Nov. 23-Dec. 21 / Flower: Carnation
Ever yearned to be a teacher? You may get your chance but perhaps not in the setting you might have imagined. A friend or business associate makes a decision that could open a door for you. Also, you’ll have a romantic moment that will stand out as a highlight all year long!
Flower Fact of the Day: According to the Smithsonian Institution, it’s believed that one-third of all orchid species deceive their pollinators into visiting their flowers by appearing to be something other than what they are. For example, wasps that lay their eggs on the backs of large spiders may be easily lured to the vivid and leggy Spider Orchid.
