Horoscopes for 2013: Life, love and work

Are you feeling lucky? Our astrologist Anna Estaroth reveals her predictions

CAPRICORN

Saturn remains in Scorpio all year, which enables you to expand your social network. Your determination to succeed is strongest at the beginning of the year. It fades temporarily in February, but you bounce back quickly. Your creativity is particularly powerful during the first quarter. The springtime is most rewarding, both for your love life and career development.

Some of you experience a meteoric rise but the summer demands a consistency of effort. The autumn is the most challenging time: you’re under pressure emotionally and family dramas take precedence. Any conflict of interest surfaces during September and it may be necessary to make compromises in October.

Career

You’re brilliant at work in January – take advantage of any opportunities, but be aware that adjustments are required by February. You can achieve significant progress between March and September. This is the best period for government employees, particularly those in the military, and all who work with children. Offset any power struggles in August or they could come back to haunt you in September.

Love

You are remarkably exuberant in March, when your relationship benefits from an inner emotional contentment, and your capacity for psychic awareness is particularly high. This is also when your physical creativity peaks and family life is most satisfying. True romance blossoms in April and May, so express your love and affection. You’re

super-sexy in August. November is the best time for travelling abroad.

Health

Your energy dips in February but you’re intensely fertile, or virile, by the spring. Psychotherapeutic techniques enable you to access deeply hidden inner resources, so talk to those who can help. Art therapy and spiritual healing are very effective. You’re able to resist infection better from July onwards.

Money

It’s likely that your finances take a downward turn in February, when unexpected expenses take their toll, but you can boost your overall earning capacity by March. Revise your fiscal plans in June, so you can spend in July, when a house move, or improvement, is most efficacious. A wise investment pays dividends in December.

AQUARIUS

Uranus in Aries continues to stir things up in your life: stay on the look-out for stimulating ideas. This is especially true at the start of 2013, when you’re

remarkably lucky. You’re under pressure during the spring but perseverance and creative inspiration help to resolve matters. You’re on a roll during the summer until Uranus goes retrograde in July, when you have to make a number of swift choices, and you need all the support you can muster.

Other people may have a tough time in the autumn but with a combination of ingenuity and excellent planning you should be able to handle everything brilliantly. Uranus goes direct in December, so you end the year on a high note.

Career

There is a strong emphasis on career development all year round, with other people trying to challenge your position during May, but you’re able to excel over the summer, despite taking a change of direction in July. It’s a rewarding year for those who work with their hands or with the public. It’s less straightforward for anyone in management and science, but even here there is the possibility of achieving a personal best.

Love

You’re intensely desirable in February, which is a perfect time for a romantic break. People are generous and you feel very positive about what you and your partner plan together. Teamwork throughout May is what keeps you afloat, so try to set aside sufficient quality time for your relationship in June. Travel, undertaken in September, generates an aura of optimism.

Health

February is a great time to build up your strength and you’re able to resist infection better than usual. You’re keen to try complementary therapies in March, when they are more efficacious. Counselling, exercise and acupuncture can boost your physical well-being.

Money

Finances are stretched in January but this is a good time to negotiate with work about extra hours or pay. It is worth spending on your home in March, but it’s essential to save for a lean period in May. You are able to splash out on learning opportunities in November.

PISCES

You’re in good condition at the start of the year. There may be a few emotional moments, but you’re very popular at work and much respected. This is an excellent period for meditation and creative activities. You gain a new lease of life in the spring when passions are strong and you’re intensely desirable. You’re rejuvenated by events and highly successful at work.

The summer starts smoothly but Neptune goes retrograde in June, so expect a few mishaps. Oddly enough, you’re also fairly lucky, so listen to your instincts and go with the flow. Your friends are invaluable throughout the autumn, so listen to advice and act quickly. Plan for a major celebratory event in November, when Neptune goes direct.

Career

Health professionals receive an unexpected accolade in January, which allows you to build up your reputation and excel during the winter quarter. This is a great time for anyone working for a council. Everyone shines during the spring, when it’s easiest to get your message across. This phase benefits childcare workers and those in the arts. Your hard work produces results in April, when a long-term objective is achieved.

Love

You’re much loved this springtime – a romantic holiday would suit. May is fairly stressful for your partner, so you need to be understanding. You’re keen this June to improve your home environment, when it’s easiest to make suitable compromises. You’re brimming with generosity and love in July, when you feel as though you’ve left all your troubles behind.

Health

It’s worth embarking on a health regime in February as you have the determination to maintain it, and the habits of eating well and exercising sensibly pay off in the spring. You deserve some time to yourself: ensure you take a break from responsibilities.

Money

Your spending may be a source of disagreement with others in January so pay close attention to receipts and make sure anyone you engage to work for you has the proper credentials. You can negotiate well with bank managers in February. Events in October help to provide income.

ARIES

You achieve considerable prominence, or notoriety, this year. Circumstances can propel you into the limelight, but be prepared for some sudden changes in your life. It’s really important to be careful what you wish for, as even unconscious urges have a way of becoming manifest.

The enormous effort you put in over the latter part of 2012 continues to be felt during the winter quarter, and technology comes to your aid. It’s a good time for participating in social activities and working from home. The truly exciting times come in April, when your career takes off and you overcome any health problems. You’re luckier than usual, but nervous tension can also be high. It’s excellent for sporting activities, although care must be taken to avoid straining muscles.

The summer is far less dramatic – more a period of working behind the scenes. July brings a temporary reversal of fortune which can take some months to resolve. This is when there are work difficulties and much gossip, but this phase can also help you to put your finances on the right track. Tensions rise during autumn when family matters take precedence. You’re more emotional, although a long-standing issue can be resolved. October’s lunar eclipse is in Aries: you need to use insight, then act on your own ideas.

Career

Stay close to those in positions of power: loyalties may be tested during the springtime but, if you prove true, you can reap the benefits in October. Those most likely to succeed are civil servants, sports stars and people who work in the media. The stresses of competitive demands between home and work require your full attention over the autumn. A herculean effort can bring considerable success and you’re very pleased with the outcome.

Love

April heralds a fantastic time for your love life and it is perfect for a romantic holiday. Friends come to the fore and you can expect a dramatic increase in popularity. July is excellent for treating your partner and improving your home. You’re particularly passionate in August and the emotional compatibility is intensely rewarding during November.

Health

This is a high-tension year: try to avoid impulsively overstretching yourself. Endurance activities require you to push yourself through the pain barrier but they can be ultimately rewarding. There can be huge improvements in your health during October due to your own actions or medical interventions. Learn to relax more.

Money

The events in June provide the best opportunity to sort out any outstanding debts – it’s worth negotiating with banks, bosses, or those who hold the purse strings. You spend more in December, but you gain due to career developments that you worked on earlier in the year.

TAURUS

The focus is primarily on home and family this year. You’re more creative than ever and if you’re intending to move house, or undertake home improvements, this is a good time to do it. A major concern is about money but you should be able to make considerable headway in sorting this out. You’re very good at arguing on behalf of those less able than yourself and a matter involving children, in particular a young heroine, leads you into prominence. It’s a good year for students and travellers.

Talk to people during the winter period: find out what special opportunities there are and take them. The springtime is vital to improving your chances of success. The solar eclipse in May is in Taurus: it enables you to overcome a lingering problem, but there may also be a strange sense of loss. It’s not unusual for you to leave a community group in order to further your own ideas at this time. The summer is a sociable, more light-hearted phase, full of parties, and it’s good for making new friends. There is inadequate time, energy or money during the autumn. Venus retrogrades on the winter solstice so relax, slow down and hibernate for a short stretch.

Career

January is an excellent time for self-promotion: explore all options and store up the information until the time is ripe – 2013 is good for publishing, dance, tourism and speculation. Those of you in the arts, caring professions and service industries will do especially well this year. The toughest period is the autumn: work is stressful and you cannot depend on others to support you.

Love

Travel for romantic reasons tends to drain your resources, although it’s also lots of fun. You’re highly desirable in May, while June is a month of passion. The summer heralds a period of high fertility or virility, so if you want to have children this is a perfect time. Friendships prove to be helpful throughout September. Focus on family enjoyment during October.

Health

Complementary therapies do wonders in February. It’s worth talking to health professionals during the summer as you’re able to put into practice a much-desired healthy routine. You feel more emotionally comfortable and family tensions dissolve. You see progress in August in tackling a chronic problem. September heralds a low-energy phase and you need to allow extra time for recuperation.

Money

You start the year really feeling the pinch. This is partly due to higher unavoidable expenses incurred in December 2012 but this trend continues during January especially for those of you with children. You’re still cautious with your cash in March. Your earning capacity improves during August and you’re lucky with your investments throughout December.

GEMINI

This is one year when you are brilliant at integrating feelings and words – you express yourself particularly well and it does wonders for your love life. It’s excellent for foreign travel and learning but you can expect to make lots of verbal mistakes.

Mercury retrogrades in water, which makes for noticeable public gaffes, particularly among those in power. Sadly your own slips of the tongue can also be regular and frequent. The times to watch out for are late February to mid March, late June to late July, and late October to mid November. These are, as usual, times when any vehicle and computers need servicing otherwise they tend to let you down.

Travel over the winter quarter is largely for family reasons and most enjoyable. Work takes precedence in the spring and the summer allows you to relax with your loved one and see improvements for your family. The atmosphere is fairly fraught during autumn, so try to avoid being sucked into other people’s troubles.

The final retrogradation brings complex emotions to the surface and you are amazed at the issues that crop up, especially those you thought were left well behind you. Despite this you end the year feeling more in control of events.

Career

There may be some degree of disillusionment about work in February/March, but this can be resolved. You’re most effective from April onwards although this does require considerable effort on your behalf. Those of you in IT, film, TV and publishing do well. All those who work with children also feel better about their career. It’s a good year for miners, artisans, oil-workers and detectives. August/September is the best time to further your career.

Love

You exude optimism and enthusiasm, which is infectious in January, and a winter break is good for your partnership. Foreign travel in June is exciting on account of your increased desirability and passion: you thrill your partner. You’re particularly popular in September, whereas October is the best time to improve your home. There’s an intensity to your love-making that is deeply satisfying in November.

Health

Regular swimming can improve your whole body, especially over the summer. Water-based treatments, including massage and even messing about in boats, can do wonders. Fishing, whether for sport, or strictly for relaxation, is highly effective at freeing you from your usual cares and worries. Your health in general is much better by September.

Money

Items used for transport require maintenance in May: this can cost more than expected. However, it’s the Mercury retrograde in June/July which has the greatest effect on your finances. Once it is complete you have the chance to reduce outgoings and boost your income. You’re a genius at finding bargains during November and December so get out there and take advantage of it.

CANCER

None of the lunar eclipses in 2013 has that hyperintensity which you have had to deal with over the last couple of years. In fact, their effects are more benign but you are not let off completely, as there are other factors which generate changes during the course of the year and you can find some of these hard to handle. This may mean that you’re meant to “toughen up” a bit during their passage.

The focus is firmly on self-development during the first quarter – share your hopes and wishes. This is a perfect time for making a fresh start. The spring is when you’re under greatest pressure: expect changes at work, which can trigger physical stress. The eclipses in April and May release this tension, although you may also experience a sense of regret. Jupiter arrives in Cancer in June, heralding a phase of inspired creativity, abundance and resolution. Make the most of this period. The October eclipse provides insight and your intuition works better than ever.

Career

Work is rewarding, if demanding, in January. May is the best time to negotiate better conditions as the energy of the eclipse promotes understanding. There are spectacular career opportunities available in June for those in finance or counselling, especially psychic work. Colleagues help in July, but expect manipulative and underhand behaviour in August. You gain increased respect by September, when work is financially satisfactory. Workers in agriculture and emergency services do better than expected.

Love

January is a stupendous time for you and your partner as events deepen the bond between you. Those of you who are single have an excellent opportunity in April to meet someone eminently suited to you. This is also a great time for Cancer couples, with increased passion, commitment and higher levels of fertility or virility. July is a perfect time for marriage, as romance is high on your agenda.

Health

It’s good to start a healthy, more active regime in February, as you persevere during March and achieve dramatically tangible results by June. It’s important to pace yourself during the autumn, otherwise you’re likely to grind to a halt. November is physically tiring but you bounce back by December.

Money

There is less financial leeway during the winter quarter so it may be necessary to make savings, but by June you are definitely able to spend more freely. July provides the best investment opportunity and it’s also good for moving house. Hidden expenses come to light in October but there’s help from

family.

LEO

There’s a strong emphasis on your home life this year – it’s excellent for those of you wishing to increase your family, but it’s also great for undertaking any creative endeavours. The solar eclipses encourage clarification and intuition. Negotiate with people at the top during the winter quarter, but the best opportunity to shine is in the spring. Everything hinges on how you handle the May eclipse, when a long-term and unsatisfactory situation can be

resolved.

This is a great time for starting a new job, a new sports activity, or even a new relationship if you’re single. All of you are being asked to make positive changes in your life. It’s time to let go of old habits. The summer is a fairly lucky period when it’s worth following your instincts – you’re on a roll and able to make a huge difference. Those of you interested in politics learn some fascinating facts. People are particularly difficult to please by the autumn, and you may feel as though you’re caught in the middle: neither winning nor losing. This is preparatory to the November eclipse, which provides inspiration and offers a way forward.

Career

Work is your main focus during the first three months as you aim to overcome a number of hurdles and establish yourself in a strong position. Good communication is essential to your success during May. This is when those in food production, sports and the arts do so much better. You have a tendency to take on more than you can manage during July but a lucky meeting can improve your whole outlook. Care workers gain the respect they deserve in September.

Love

Use your imagination to thrill your loved one in January. You’re intensely desirable in April so take the opportunity to socialise together: the people you meet can prove to be faithful friends for ages. The summer provides the best chances for a wedding or a romantic holiday: you’re particularly passionate and loving in July and August. November is also perfect for a winter break: it consolidates your relationship.

Health

It’s good to explore water-based therapies, such as swimming and homeopathy, especially during the winter. Counselling can help you to understand why you feel the way you do: March is the best time for this. You’re very self-assured by August and it shows in all your undertakings.

Money

The first quarter is expensive: try to clear outstanding debts and make savings by the summer. Those of you in business, branch out. Consider putting some money into publishing or self-promotion. A financial investment in September can prove to be more advantageous than it initially appears. It’s tempting, but unwise, to impulse buy in October.

VIRGO

This is a wonderful year for love, plus you do a fair amount of travel, have fun and exercise your mind. Mercury retrogrades in water three times – February, June and October. Each phase poses emotional problems – you’re in a dilemma, family members are needy, or you feel compelled to take sides in an issue best left alone. The wise Virgo learns to tread carefully and listen to their heart.

Travel goes well despite the weather – except in February – but it’s in spring that you feel ready to spread your wings. Any exploratory undertaking is rewarding. Focus on co-operative working over the summer, a particularly enjoyable time within your relationship, although misunderstandings are rife during the June retrogradation.

The greatest challenges occur in October when confidence is low and you feel manipulated, thus most likely to react badly. As usual, good communication can overcome many of these feelings of insecurity. The key to your success comes from a profound understanding of what makes people tick, which should enable you to body swerve the worst of the difficulties.

Career

It’s an excellent year for admin, healthcare or law workers. You’re particularly well informed during January, which is a good time to present your case to people in authority. Work can be demanding in April but you brilliantly juggle several strands of disparate material. There is a lucky period in July as colleagues are supportive.

Love

March is great for a romantic break. Pay attention to what your partner has to say during June and handle a sensitive matter with compassion. This is a make-or-break month, as passions run high. You’re exceptionally attractive in July, so delight your partner. If you’re single this is a good time to meet someone special. Family matters dominate October.

Health

You benefit from any form of counselling this year. It’s also good to develop meditation, which quietens your nerves, especially in February. Relaxation through yoga, tai chi or massage are all very helpful. It’s worth persevering with a healthy regime through May. You are buoyant and outgoing throughout September.

Money

It’s harder to keep track of shared resources than individual earnings. Spending on home and family is high in February. Watch for sudden expenses in August – they are for all the right reasons but it’s best to budget for them in advance. You’re in a strong position by December to negotiate about increased income.

LIBRA

You start the year having spent slightly more than intended but you’re still able to enjoy yourself. Note any useful ideas and implement them quickly. It’s also worth fixing your mode of transport earlier rather than later as 2013 is a year for undertaking long journeys – it’s a time of discovery and for satisfying your curiosity.

You’re inspired during the winter quarter and career prospects peak in the spring. As far as creativity is concerned, you have a fertile imagination, so use it to generate better relations with colleagues and your family. You experience a true summer of love, when you feel emotionally satisfied, and it deepens bonds with those family members you most treasure.

You’re well supported at work and life is great. Money worries reduce effectiveness by September and you need to be extra vigilant throughout the autumn, when misunderstandings and frustration can make life difficult. You may pay the price for a previous failure to reciprocate. Venus goes retrograde on the winter solstice, so plan in advance for a period of lower energy. Autumn’s challenge brings your greatest abilities to the surface, so expect to be stretched in ways that amaze you.

Career

Look for fresh opportunities in March and April, when work contacts prove to be invaluable. It’s a wonderful year for students and those who work in tourism, the arts or engineering. Winter sports enthusiasts also do well. Changes at work are implemented in July and you feel rather powerless but, by persevering during August, you can ensure that the changes benefit both you and your most-trusted colleagues.

Love

You are exceptionally romantic in February, but expect family dramas in March. Your fertility, or virility, is highest this spring so if you’re not hoping for children take precautions. April offers you the chance to express your deepest desires – it’s particularly sociable and, if you’re single, a perfect time to meet the love of your life. You feel a rich sense of co-operation with your partner in October, which is also a fabulous time for marriage.

Health

You’re keen to implement a new fitness programme at the start of 2013, because you’re more determined than usual. June brings emotional pressure, and unexpected developments feel quite threatening, although it’s perfect for undertaking counselling. You experience a low phase in August but bounce back by September. You’re ebullient in November.

Money

Finances fluctuate in January but you can stabilise them by February. May is not a good time to purchase anything, other than essentials, as you’re vulnerable to sharp sales techniques and liable to regret rash decisions. There’s a boost to your finances in August, but expenses rise again during September, primarily on home and family.

SCORPIO

There’s a special magic when Pluto is in Capricorn and Saturn in Scorpio, as is the case this year; make sure you exercise responsibilities with precision and care. This brings out your ambitious side, so it can benefit your career, although it also requires you to tackle a fairly onerous long-term problem. Friends are crucial to your success in the first quarter.

Pluto goes retrograde in April, which lowers your natural immunity and squares planet Uranus on 20 May, when sudden changes increase tension. You’re most creative in the summer months, a time of deep inner satisfaction. This is also a wonderful period for your love life. Pluto goes direct in September but confusion reigns, with divided loyalties and uncertain finances. The November eclipse, in Scorpio, encourages greater insight and understanding.

Career

Your efforts behind the scenes begin to pay off in February. There are new opportunities, presented by work, in March/April and it’s essential that you reach a sensible compromise rather than resist any change. It’s an excellent year for Scorpios in banking, politics and trade. The scope to expand and develop your aims is considerable. You’re respected and successful during August. This is the best time to go into a business partnership.

Love

You are spectacularly passionate in January so set aside time for your partner. It’s important to support your loved one in April, despite being under pressure yourself. A romantic holiday in June suits you perfectly and July brings fantastic family news. Share your hopes and wishes with your partner in October to offset problems later.

Health

You are emotionally vulnerable in March, which can be deleterious to overall health. May brings extra strain and you’re short tempered. There are practical steps you can take to counter chronic illness over the summer, with a breakthrough in August. Traditional medicines suit you best all year.

Money

It’s essential to get to grips with any financial debts as soon as possible, especially shared commitments, such as a mortgage. It’s good to implement changes in May. September is the best time to move house. You’re in a stronger position by the autumn, when you can renegotiate your finances better.

SAGITTARIUS

Jupiter goes direct in January, which gives you quite a boost. The spring is a time for innovation and positive change – find ways to break free from restrictions, without upsetting the apple cart. You gain insight into other people’s perspective and this enables you to be more effective. Jupiter’s arrival in Cancer towards the end of June brings a huge change to your outlook – it enriches your home and family life, plus it enhances career prospects. Your instincts work brilliantly and you’re able to make the most of hidden resources. It revives any neglected interests in sport and helps you re-establish old friendships. In fact, networking is crucial to your success during the latter half of the year.

It’s important to act responsibly for your family in the summer. Not only does it make you feel fantastic, but you can also see other people’s prospects improve. This is a great time for travel and investment. The autumn is when you extend your social network and particularly please your partner. You receive more genuine support during this period than the whole of the rest of the year. Jupiter retrogrades in November, so allow extra time for travel during the final months of 2013.

Career

Expect some inconvenient changes at work during the first quarter of the year, but you’re in prime position to take full advantage of opportunities by March/April. This is when expertise and previous effort work in your favour. Creative ventures go better than expected in May. June heralds the best career options. Those of you in management do well, as will anyone working offshore, in farming, veterinary work or teaching.

Love

You’re very popular in February, which is great for a romantic holiday, and shared dreams are easier to fulfil during March. You’re deeply passionate and loving in July. This is also the

best time for marriage if you’re currently single. Family matters take precedence during August and the bond between you and your partner is especially strong in the autumn.

Health

You’re not at your best at the start of the year: nervous agitation and overreaction lose you support. You experience a huge release of pent-up energy in May, which allows you to cruise through the summer months feeling more comfortable within yourself. Water-based therapies work well for you, especially swimming.

Money

You spend on education and your partner in the winter months but improve your earning capacity by the spring. June provides the opportunity to negotiate, from a strong position, with bank managers and bosses. It’s tempting to gamble in September, especially as a close friend promises success, but it’s better to take sounder advice.