Georgia Nicols' Aquarius Forecast for 2004

"Be the change you want to see in the world."
Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948)

In 2003, Mars came closer to planet Earth than it's been for 60,000 years and then teamed up with explosive Uranus. This combo created explosions no one expected. (Uranus rules electricity, technology and all things unpredictable; while Mars rules fire and aggression.)

The good news is that this wild tension is over. 2004 will definitely be calmer. That's a relief for those of us who have an irresistible urge to go on living...

Happy New Year to you all!

Georgia

Just the Facts, Ma'am

Element	Air
Ruling planet	Uranus
Quality	Fixed
Opposite sign	Leo
Symbol	The Water Carrier
Glyph	The waves of air, electricity and sound.
Lucky Gem	Amethyst, turquoise, quartz crystal
Flower	Daffodil, Violet
Colour	Electric blue, glow-in-the dark shade and plaids
Parts of the Body	Ankles
Key Phrase	I know.
I like	Gadgets, planes, new inventions, books, experiments, traveling, prizes, equal rights, groups cooperating together, liberty and truth.
I don't like	Corruption, quarrels, personal remarks, patronizing behavior, exploitation, feeling bullied or cornered and injustice.
Where I shine!	Fair-minded, intellectual, philanthropic, inventive, refreshing, perceptive, truthful, progressive and friendly.
So who's perfect?	Stubborn, perverse, remote, reclusive, overly sensitive, absentminded, distrustful, long-winded and rebellious.
Pithy cliché	Sacred cows make the best hamburger.

Aquarius 2004 Forecast

The Real You

You're independent, unconventional and an individualist of the first order. (You unique types are all alike.) For that reason, your sign is hard to spot. But there's one common thread that all Aquarians share -- you have a heartfelt wish to make the world a better place. Your rallying cry is "the greatest good for the greatest number."

For you, planet Earth is truly Marshall McLuhan's Global Village. You have tons of acquaintances because you network, parry and thrust with enormous skill. Yours is the energy that creates organizations like Amnesty International and Greenpeace. You want what's best for everyone. You start petitions, parades and grievances at the drop of a hardhat.

You get what you want because you're brave enough to be unorthodox and avant-garde. You're attracted to new ideas; however, once you make your mind up, you can be downright mulish! This surprises others who see you as a free spirit.

Friendships matter deeply to you. You always defend the underdog. You're modern, cutting edge, and no stranger to technology because all Aquarians are born 50 years ahead of their time.

It's true: the geeks shall inherit the earth (but the e-mail of the species is more deadly than the mail.)

The Past and Present

Applause and kudos were yours in 1986-87. Many of you graduated then. Some of you got married, or landed that job that Dad never thought you could get. Nevertheless, you gave up your way of life around 1989-90. (And you did so willingly.) You knew this was necessary for the future changes that took place when you entered a new sandbox in 1991.

Relationships were promising then! Others were supportive to you. You were open to the idea of serious commitment. The beginning of that decade marked your first tentative steps to spread your wings and try new things. In 1994-95, you gave a lot of thought to your value system. What really matters? (You don't want to be 85, looking back at your life with regret.)

Around 1996, you entered a period of uncertainty where job stability and matters at home were up for grabs. Life was a revolving door. As you approached the turn of the century, you knew you had to solidify your home base. Repairs, renovations, and purchases reflected your desire to establish an anchor for yourself in the world. Similarly, major changes in your family dynamic also took place.

By 2001, your creative opportunities began to soar. At first, work was an unbearable struggle, then miraculously it improved impossibly! Since then you've been in the salt mines -- giving it your best -- but feeling that you're finally on track.

Oscar Wilde was right: "It is better to have a permanent income than to be fascinating."

The Year 2004

It's been said that the future is much like the present only longer. In one respect, that's very true for you because you will continue to work hard in 2004. "These are perilous times for the Federation."

Perhaps it's hard to keep your boss happy. Or it's tough to get recognition for what you do. At times, everything seems overwhelming, (even threatening to your health.) However, it's not pointless, chain gang stuff even though it feels that way. The works you're doing now is demanding -- but this is a time of preparation.

Your effectiveness as a human being is being tested. Fortunately, you can be stubborn. (Oh yeah.) Plus you're wily and clever. (You people are rocket scientists.) But what really saves your buns this year is that others are going to be extremely helpful to you. Organizations and individuals give you financial, practical, emotional and psychological support.

Keep a smile on your face and your pockets open.

More about your future

The other reason you must hang in there is because your rewards are very close at hand. In 2005, (possibly 2006) all this hard work pays off! You're no longer behind the eight ball. You're out and running. This will feel like sweet release.

In truth, you'll still be working hard, but it will be rewarding and fulfilling. Opportunities for increased education, advanced learning, travel (both business and pleasure) and chances to promote yourself in the publishing field begin to materialize late in 2004. These same opportunities really blossom in 2005! By then, the salt mines are just a memory.

This is a great year to get a loan or a mortgage. People and institutions are supportive. Although you're sometimes obstinate, you're flexible, intuitive, and light on your feet. This is your saving grace! You're not that rigid tree that is the first to be snapped in the wind. Oh no -- you go with the flow.

Relationships and Romance

It's hard to focus on close relationships when you're overwhelmed by work. (Fatigue and sex are a bad combo.) Nevertheless, the same astrological quality that encourages others to help you now -- also revs up your sexual desires! This means you're working hard and you're playing hard. (You want some sizzle with your steak.)

Frankly, your gonads are in overdrive this year. You feel passionate, sexy and alive! Not only that, fortunate changes take place to make your world richer and more rewarding. Some of these changes naturally affect your relationships. When you feel you're effective in the world, you're also effective in your personal life.

With Neptune in your sign, you're changing your ways of interacting with others. This is confusing for those who are close to you. Just keep your arms open. It isn't love until you give it away.

Coping with Challenges in 2004

The challenges you face in 2004 are not obstacles. They're opportunities. But nothing is so irretrievably missed as a daily opportunity.

In the West, we see laziness as sloth. But Eastern thought identifies laziness as the false notion that you cannot do something. It's the state of mind that gives up before it begins. This will be your foe this year. Of course, you don't have to conquer the world. (Rome wasn't built in a day. In fact, I hear they're still working on it.) You just have to do your best in whatever you do -- because why do less?

What we see depends upon what we're looking for.

Your Mantra for 2004

Most people on the planet would trade lives with me in a heartbeat.

Lucky Days in 2004 for Aquarius

The days below are perfect times to go after what you want - whether it's a date, a major financial decision, or a job. Make note of these dates and use them to your advantage. These are the days when the gods are with you.

January: 21, 22
February: 17, 18
March: 16, 17
April: 12, 13
May: 9, 10, 11
June: 6, 7
July: 3, 4, 31
August: 1, 27, 28
September: 23, 24
October: 20, 21
November: 17, 18
December: 14, 15

Aquarius Celebrity Birthdays

January

20 Bill Maher, 1956
21 Jack Nicklaus, 1940
22 Diane Lane, 1965
23 Mariska Hargitay, 1964
24 Neil Diamond, 1941
25 Virginia Woolf, 1882
26 Wayne Gretzky, 1961
27 Lewis Carroll, 1832
28 Elijah Wood, 1981
29 Oprah Winfrey, 1954
30 Phil Collins, 1951
31 Justin Timberlake, 1981

February

1 Lisa Marie Presley, 1968
2 Christie Brinkley, 1954
3 Blythe Danner, 1943
4 Rosa Parks, 1913
5 Jennifer Jason Leigh, 1962
6 Ronald Reagan, 1911
7 James Spader, 1960
8 Nick Nolte, 1940
9 Zhang Ziyi, 1980
10 Robert Wagner, 1930
11 Jennifer Aniston, 1969
12 Christina Ricci, 1980
13 George Segal, 1934
14 Gregory Hines, 1946
15 Matt Groening, 1954
16 James Ingram, 1956
17 Michael Jordan, 1963
18 Toni Morrison, 1931