LEO: 23rd July - 23rd August

The primary influence in 2012 is the relief that comes now that much of the confusion and uncertainty, the fog and the quicksand of recent years is over. Regardless of how the year turns out, it is safe to say that the disorder is now at an end, and all of you will notice a steady but solid influence becoming more and more the order of the day, at least from the start of February onwards. What you’re not going to experience in 2012 is any direct opposition coming your way, either in terms of external challenge or internal sabotage. Many of you, but primarily those born in July, will experience 2012 as a year of new development that could and should bring an element of the new, novel and intriguing into your life in a way that gives you a chance to start again. Others of you, particularly those born after the 13th, are going to find that most of the year brings a chance to consolidate and strengthen those areas of your life that have passed recent challenge. And those mid Leo’s, whilst not as directly as others, are going to find a number of growthful opportunities developing as the middle of the year concludes, acting as fishing lines being thrown into the future. Of particular interest is the time of mid July to early August, when Mercury is retrograde in your sign and there may well be a few weeks of communication breakdown, erroneous information or some other type of revelation that will not be seen correctly until the end of August. 2012 is not a difficult year, but neither is it a year for major pushes forward. Instead, it’s a year to firm up existing and remaining ground in a way that grounds you in preparation for the next leap forward.
 
PLUTO isn’t affecting any of you directly during 2012.
 
NEPTUNE, similarly, leaves you alone from the start of February onwards. Only those born at the very end of Leo are still feeling the last dregs of mist disappearing.
 
URANUS is bringing a degree of unusual opportunity to those of you born from July 7 – 31; chances that should be at least recognised if not taken with the full knowledge that opportunities like this don’t come that often.
 
SATURN is bringing a degree of stability into the lives of those of you born after 14 August, although from October onwards he will challenge some of you, mainly those born in July, to exercise o greater degree of discernment about your priorities in life.
 
JUPITER will test every one of you between January and May in terms of your ability to know when to stop, although from June onwards there will be chances for specific growth patterns to evolve, especially if you’re born before 10 August.
 
MARS won’t pass through your sign in 2012
 
VENUS is with you from 6 September to 3 October
 
MERCURY visits, including its retrograde period, from 26 June to 1 September
 
The Leo new Moon is on August 17 and the full Moon is on February 7o over the top.

VIRGO: 24th August - 22nd September

For you, 2012 is split into at least two separate versions of two different halves. It’s a topsy-turvy year, one when nothing will go quite according to plan but that won’t necessarily be a problem. Some of you – especially those born around August 28 – September 1 are fortunate enough to be entering what could and perhaps should be one of the very best years of your life, but coming with that is an obligation to take chances and make things happen, because times like these come perhaps once in a lifetime. This is especially strong around the first two weeks of March. A few of you, mainly those born before August 27, are under the baleful eye of Neptune, and as a result this coming year shouldn’t be one of long term plan but more contemplation and consideration of ongoing changes within. No new decisions here for some of you. But there’s no sign of major disruption, and as you get towards the end of the year many of you will find a new degree of consistency and stability dawning, although this influence only really starts from October onwards and primarily affects those of you born in August. The first five months of the year are the most experiential, with considerable potential for growth opportunities that really should be taken. The main factor that makes 2012 so different for you as opposed to any other sign of the zodiac is that unusually, Mars is going to be in your sign for the first half of the year. This normally is a process that lasts eight weeks at the most, but because of Mars’ retrograde nature during late January to mid April it will stay with you until July. Make the first half of 2012 the time when you become friends with your body.
 
PLUTO will bring a number of chances for metamorphic transformation into the lives of those of you born in the last four days of August, akin to the caterpillar turning into the butterfly. The confidence is there, so use it or lose it.
 
NEPTUNE will directly challenge those of you born before August 26 in a way that asks questions of your judgement and objectivity. Listen to the advice of those who unconditionally love you and have no agenda more than short term fascinations.
 
URANUS will not directly affect your chart during 2012.
 
SATURN will not directly affect you in 2012 until the last three months of the year, when it will noticeably bring a greater and easier degree of self discipline, structure, perseverance and determination into the lives of those born before September 2,
 
JUPITER will test every one of you between January and May in terms of your ability to know when to stop, although from June onwards he will also bring an element of growth into your life if you’re born before the 6th February
 
MARS moves forward in your sign until January 24, goes retrograde until April 14, and leaves you alone from July 3. Use this time to steadily energise and improve your lifestyle in ways that emphasise being assertive but not angry.
 
VENUS is with you from October 3-28
 
MERCURY visits from September 1-16
 
The Virgo new Moon is on September 16 and the full Moon is on March 8

LIBRA: 23rd September - 23rd October

2012 is going to be another one of those years in that you cannot expect a time of peace and quiet. Some of you are going to find the year downright challenging, and the ways that you handle those challenges will dictate your long term future. A few of you may find the coming year somewhat difficult, and there may be a need for one or two of you to watch your back. A few others of you are going to find that whatever you plan, 2012 will not work out the way you expect, and that you’ll need to keep your surf boards waxed and your roller skates oiled. These energies of long term change are primarily going to affect those of you born during September as opposed to October, and it’s best to get objective and impersonal advice before making any new long term commitments. Others amongst you, primarily those born after the 14th
October, are likely to experience the first nine months of the year as a time of ongoing restriction and circumstances outside of your control holding you back, not so much in terms of direct authority as much as having the brakes put on. Those of you born before October 10 should also find that the second seven months of the year are more favourable than the first five. In general, the year ahead is one of change and ongoing transformation, and if you keep your current position and boundaries too rigid, they will shatter and crumble. Alternatively, if you are willing to let your boundaries change from concrete and steel to rubber and elastic, you’ll become more flexible and adaptable whilst at the same time remaining invulnerable. It’s the final year of a three year period of restructuring so take your time and do it properly.
 
PLUTO is directly challenging those of you born between 29 September and 2 October in a way that suggests you must make choices – either that or face events from others choices. Sometimes it’s better to act than it is to react.
 
NEPTUNE isn’t touching you directly during 2012.
 
URANUS is bringing direct challenge to those of you born between 27 September and 1 October, the need for change can no longer be ignored. It is just a question whether you act or react when change comes knocking on your door.
 
SATURN will act as a brake in the lives of those of you born after 14 October, at least until June and possibly as late as late September. If there is still a gravity or tension around, work it through and know it will go one way or another by October.
 
JUPITER will not affect you significantly in the first five months of the year, but from June onwards does start to shine beneficently on Librans born before 11 October.
 
MARS enters Libra on July 3 and leaves on August 23.
 
VENUS is with you from 28 October to 22 November.
 
MERCURY visits from 5 – 29 October, and again from 14 November – 11 December.
 
The Libra new Moon is on 15 October and the full Moon is on 6 April

SCORPIO: 24th October - 22 November

2012 is a year of three segments, all with different influences and potential effects on you. During the first five months of the year, all of you in one way or another will find that your one to one interactions with others, regardless of the relationship, are going to come under the microscope. Some relationships will grow and expand, others will contract and wither. The middle of 2012, from June to September, is quiet if somewhat anticipatory, and the last three months of the year will be noticeable as Saturn begins a thirty month stay with you. There’s no sign of self sabotage, and no sign of you attracting inappropriate or unhealthy energy from others in any underhand or behind the scenes way. Similarly, there’s no indication of any disruption or of you having the rug pulled from underneath your feet. And to emphasise the positive side of 2012, there’s no sign of fog or mist occluding your perspective, what you’re seeing and experiencing is pretty much the real thing. During the first half of 2012 with Jupiter in your opposite sign, there’s the chance of overreaching, over spending or in some other way going over the top, so moderate yourself. During the middle part of 2012 it’s time to step back and prepare yourself so that by the end of September you’re in a space of efficiency and effectiveness. It is from October onwards that the real influence of 2012 strikes home as Saturn enters your sign and starts its process of bringing structure, discipline (self imposed or otherwise) and boundaries firmly into your life. It is a question of getting stuck in and doing things the hard way at the end of the year, because if you do this then you only have to do it once.
 
PLUTO is bringing the opportunity for shape shifting and metamorphosis into the lives of those born from October 28 – November 1, suggestive of caterpillar into butterfly or snake shedding its skin. Positive chances, use them or lose them.
 
NEPTUNE brings a more subtle and aesthetic stance into the lives of those of you born before November 26, and encourages a more sensitive approach to life. It’s a year for developing one’s artistic and sensual nature.
 
URANUS is not directly affecting you in 2012.
 
SATURN will not affect you until the latter part of the year. However, he enters your sign on October 5, from whence all of you, but especially those born before November 2, can expect a degree more structure and discipline to enter your lives.
 
JUPITER will affect all of you between January and May in terms of your ability to get on with others at the one to one level without getting your buttons pushed.
 
MARS won’t touch you until 23 August through to 7 October
 
VENUS is with you from 22 November to 16 December
 
MERCURY visits from 5-29 October, and again from 14 November – 11 December.
 
The Scorpio new Moon is on November 13 and the full Moon is on May 6.