You should be feeling more grounded and emotionally well as we enter the new year. The holiday season may have brought some stress around home and family; in fact, 2017 begged the need for firmer boundaries in all familial ties, along with greater nourishment of you own personal foundations. Hopefully you are feeling more secure, as the Universe gently nudges you to come out from underneath your safe shell, and share your gifts with the world.

You will be challenged in 2018 to create more time and space for fun, recreation, and romance. Come out and shine you must, no longer hiding behind a façade that presents you as serious and reserved. Gifts or talents you have neglected will need to be revived. The same is true if you are not loving to your heart’s content. This is about authenticity, Virgo – being your most authentic self, and living your most authentic life. Eclipses in February will put you on track as you release what blocks you from experiencing more pleasure in life, and begin to schedule it in to your day-to-day. If you have children, are focused on a creative venture or love affair, your time and commitment will be required.

As we move toward the spring, your attention will shift to mergers and contractual agreements. If you are taking out a loan, signing a new contract, or saying “I do,” energy will be heightened around shared resources. There may be some back and forth with these matters; decisions will not be confirmed until the end of April. It is possible, too, that discussions regarding important commitments center on an opportunity that could propel you in to a new life chapter. Higher learning, travel, and vocational training are featured, as a planetary shift encourages you to step outside of your comfort zone. You may be taking a risk that leads to a greater sense of purpose. Be on the lookout for sudden developments as we reach the month of June.

The summer months bring choppy cosmic weather with three eclipses instead of the regular two. Networking, friendships, and your involvement in a new group setting are highlighted, but something must be left behind – a job, longstanding obligation, or a personal project – to take advantage of a new start. Mid-June through mid-August bring severe obstacles with daily affairs. Disruptions to your schedule, and project delays, could lead to health matters. Something must give so that you feel more settled, and July’s lunar eclipse could bring a hard stop/no that will force you to find another way around setbacks.

​A third eclipse in August comes with a reprieve; an extended time out will be in effect, and your quality of life will depend on it. It will be important to give yourself permission to rest and reflect as you navigate big decisions. You will soon feel clear on next steps.

September, onward, sees everyone coming out of the tunnel of summer! You will begin to feel more energized and motivated to pursue your own agenda, and you may be more encouraged to focus on self-growth and personal development. Education is highlighted – writing, public engagements, and other forms of communicative ventures see you speaking truth to power. This is a theme in effect all year, with a review in store October through November. Whether writing a book or teaching a class, be clear with what you say and communicate. You will be heard.

The end of year period brings another new shift expanding energy on the home and family front. You will feel grounded, possibly in a new home that brings foundational security. Minor delays are possible with family, but all will be well as we enter 2019.
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Happy New Year, Virgo!

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I would say that 2016 was filled with lessons learned, dear Virgo. From your emotional health, to your responsibilities with home and family, to your love life – you have been in the thick of some important growth spurts and karmic cleansing. 2017 looks to be about the same, only this time you are wiser, clearer with what matters, and prepared to put yourself first when it comes to what you value and what is true. I am so proud of you, my friend. Life has been a challenge.
 
The year begins with a few snags around romance, children, and recreational pursuits. Plans made that allow for fun and play may need to be rescheduled. Activity with children could also throw a wrench in things. Meanwhile, romance seems dead, or at least on pause, as confusion with potential suitors persists. I realize that so far, your forecast sounds less than thrilling, but this is only temporary. Remember, you are prepared to work through such roadblocks without suffering much for it (you have learned how to preserve yourself when needed). Things will begin to move forward by February.
 
In fact, February is an important month that could lead to a fresh start with a new love (or a returning love, if you deem them worthy). Eclipses this month will help you to release subconscious fears that get in the way of relationship bliss, and usher in a new beginning to finally get it right. Stay cognizant of what it is that you value as you navigate partnerships with anyone you would consider a significant other, Virgo (business, romantic, etc.). Also, keep in mind that you must do some healing in love as well, so that your wounds do not block intimacy. No more playing Mr./Ms. Martyr or Victim – you deserve much more.
 
Commitments will fill your time even more so during the spring months of March and April. Whether you are merging for love, investing money, dividing assets, or forging a joint venture, there will be a lot of activity around important agreements. You may come up against a few obstacles; a tax refund might be delayed, or an emotional tie may begin to feel unstable. Throughout the back and forth, questions around how, and with whom you are invested, will surface. It will be important that you fully trust the return on any investment when sharing your resources. April in particular brings more talks and negotiations. May/June will be months when plans can begin to move forward.
 
The fall months, meanwhile, see a few new shifts that could benefit you as we reach the end of the year. After deep considerations and reflection, you may decide to relocate (if you haven’t moved already). Short trips to new towns and neighborhoods could inspire you to jump ship, especially if you know that it would be good for your own emotional health and well-being, or if it is necessary for the sake of your family. December marks another important shift in your forecast that sees you finding more ways to live authentically. You will begin to focus on creating and manifesting your life’s vision, whether it be in the form of more artistic projects, romance, recreation, children, or all of the above.
 
2017 looks to be an enriching year, Virgo, one where you stand to gain greater meaning in life, and focus on what matters most.
     
Happy New Year, Virgo!

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2016 is going to be a banner year for you Virgo, and you will begin to see the perks during the summer of 2015. But before your cup runneth over with abundance, courtesy of the planet Jupiter’s transit through your sign, you must first tend to more personal matters – namely your relationships, your emotional well-being, and those elements of self that remain hidden.

If you’ve been contemplating a life makeover, you’ve got the right attitude! But the mask you wear that hides your unique self must be removed so that you can express your authenticity. As you seek freedom from self-imposed limitations that block change, you will soon be at liberty to choose who you want to be, without any fears or hang-ups. This of course takes courage, and involves a deep transformation. But the journey will be worth the effort as you learn new ways of loving yourself and others, scars and all. Guidance from a life coach or therapist could be of great benefit. You alone can only process so much; sometimes the assistance of a detached observer can help us to apply to our everyday lives what we’ve gleaned from self reflection. As Jupiter’s energy slowly propels your life forward, there’s no time like the present to begin this kind of inner work.

As the year progresses, family affairs become front and center. Many of you might take on added responsibility with close relatives, while others will be focused on clearing out emotional baggage. Whatever unfolds, you can expect the experience to be weighty. You will be challenged to become your own authority with regards to how you nurture yourself and those ties that bind. Upbringing and family dynamics will come up for review, as you attempt to identify how past conditioning still influences your lifestyle today. It may be time for you to stop assigning blame to events that happened in your childhood, and hold yourself accountable for any present-day emotional responses. This is heavy stuff, and your commitment to doing the work will be necessary. I suggest you be as detail oriented in the process, as you would be anywhere else.

The density of this energy will continue through 2017, but at least it will be matched with some positive developments! For starters, eclipses this year will mark new beginnings on the personal and relationship fronts. Be on the lookout for activity, with peak periods in March and September (just be mindful of those rose colored glasses you sometimes wear when it comes to important others). Meanwhile, career gains are highlighted during the spring, and if you can hold off on a major move between May and June, you may find that your patience and timing bring new opportunities for professional advancement. October is also a good month to build your income and promote your talents. Negotiations will be in effect throughout September.

How 2015 plays out is really up to you, Virgo. Don’t let petty distractions that come in the form of family, self-doubts, or anxiety be what cause you to miss out on a year of profound growth.

Happy New Year, Virgo! 

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