Georgia Nicols' Sagittarius Forecast for 2004

"If you think about disaster, you will get it. Brood about death and you will hasten your demise. Think positively and masterfully, with confidence and faith, and life becomes more secure, more fraught with action, richer in achievement and experience."
Swami Sivananda

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	Fire
Ruling planet	Jupiter
Quality	Mutable
Opposite sign	Gemini
Symbol	The Centaur
Glyph	The Centaur's arrow and your high aspirations.
Lucky Gem	Turquoise, Amethyst, Topaz
Flower	Dandelion, Eglantine
Colour	Purple and blue
Parts of the Body	Thighs and hips.
Key Phrase	I see.
I like	animals, travel, the outdoors, challenges, learning profound things, gambling, mythology, research, taking risks, keeping my options open.
I don't like	Being confined, banal matters, domestic chores, possessive people, orders, apathy, injustice, and cruelty to animals.
Where I shine!	Broad-minded, philosophical, wise, positive thinking, joyous, mature, tolerant, gifted, and generous.
So who's perfect?	Slapdash, impatient, rash, flippant, forgetful, overly optimistic, casual and indiscreet.
Pithy cliché	Too much of a good thing is wonderful!

Sagittarius 2004 Forecast

The Real You

The clue to every sign lies in understanding the planet that rules that sign. You are ruled by Jupiter -- the largest planet of them all. (Rudolf the Reindeer riff here.) That's why you do things in a big way. (You actually believe your backslapping, enthusiastic hype!)

You're always leaping foreword wanting to expand your world in exciting directions. The obvious way to do this is to travel. (You water your trap line regularly.) You want to see this big world! But not only physically, you travel through philosophy, history, the sciences, -- all aspects of knowledge. You want to know Everything.

Your intellectual hunger isn't the hunger of Gemini, which is more of a curiosity about life. Your hunger is deeper. You want to know how Life works. You're seeking the Big Answer. (Which is 42.) You want to know the Meaning of Life. That's why you're the philosopher of the zodiac.

You're happy in academic settings or the publishing game. And lots of you are dealers in Vegas. (Seriously.) You're a gambler. You'll play the long shot whether it's climbing K2, shooting the rapids, skiing out of bounds, or taking a financial risk. You like the outdoors, and you love animals. Your positive, upbeat attitude makes people love you. (Little do they know that you hide your pain under your breezy sense of humour.)

You work hard and you party hard. But above all you are a seeker. If you lived in fiction, you would definitely join the Fellowship of the Ring. The nobility of that adventurous enterprise would be irresistible to you.

"Can we actually "know" the universe? My God, it's hard enough finding your way around Chinatown." (Woody Allen)

The Past and Present

You gave up a lot in the mid-80s so you could begin something entirely new around 1986. Remember that? That was a big turning point because you started out on a journey, which is still not yet complete.

It wasn't until around 1994, that you got a strong sense of who you were and are. (You did a lot of shuffling in the early 90s to arrive at this.) Introducing stability into your family life in 1994-95 was important for you. You thought it was time to settle down, or at least fake it.

By 1996-97, you were wondering if you should try to you grow up. (That dubious threat.) You wanted to sing your song -- but what are the words? Lord knows you worked hard in 1999 and 2000.

When 2001, arrived you were ready for recognition. That's when you felt empowered! Unfortunately, that's when it was a tough on relationships. Many of you suffered breakups recently. (When you get depressed you should get outdoor exercise and watch less TV. You are definitely one sign who needs to take a news fast. Optimism and activity are vital to your survival.)

(Plus you like a drink now and then.)

The Year 2004

Last year and this year continue to be a short window where you have to get along on less. Resources that you counted on before -- money or support from partners and other sources - have suddenly dried up. Oy vay. This throws you back on your own resources; but fear not -- this process will make you stronger. (You've used this line haven't you?)

Remember: you don't always have do great things. Sometimes just surviving is an achievement! Fortunately, (and you are a lucky sign -- luckier than most) while you undergo this challenge of lacking support from others, your ruler Jupiter starts to make a lovely passage sailing across the top of your chart. Glory hallelujah!

This attracts enormous luck and fortunate circumstances to you. The Sun has come out from behind the clouds. Yay! (This happens only once in 12 years.) Therefore, swing your focus to your profession, career and your social standing in the community. This is a time of "getting ahead." Expect a promotion or some public recognition. (Remember to be sheepishly surprised.)

More about your future

As your career takes a positive turn for the better this year, naturally this has a domino effect on every aspect of your life. You'll feel better about yourself. Your confidence will increase. You'll probably travel more (especially for work.)

You might explore medicine, healing, the law and higher education in greater depth. Your contact with foreign countries will increase. The bottom line is: you feel life has gone from uncertainty to a dazzling display of positive possibilities.

Who cares who that man is behind the curtain? You see you have the power to meet your own needs instantaneously and spontaneously. Let your doubts fold like a cheap suit. You don't need them anymore.

Relationships and Romance

Everything to do with your relationships has undergone enormous changes at this stage in your life. That's because Pluto is in your sign from 1995 until 2008. Since this happens only once in 250 years, not everybody undergoes this. Pluto wants a superior result for you. Remember that.

Pluto wants to transform your personality, your appearance, and certainly your closest relationships. However, you have to cooperate. If you don't, Pluto will go ahead on its own and take something away from you if it's no longer promoting your growth. When this happens -- it's harsh. But in time, you see it was actually an obstacle blessing. (It's like becoming yourself without your consent.)

Others will admire and respect you this year. Your increased confidence and poise attracts them to you. Love and romance can blossom if you let it.

Coping with Challenges in 2004

Sudden, unexpected changes to your domestic scene are inevitable in the next few years starting now. You'll actually like this. (Many wouldn't.) You love that "What's next?" feeling. Stagnation horrifies you. (And by the way, other people don't call it stagnation they call it their weekly schedule.)

You'll likely instigate these domestic changes. You feel trapped, rebellious and restless. You want a change. Like someplace where there's more sunshine and they serve those tall drinks with tiny parasols in them.

This is a growing up period for you. First you will get in touch with your independence. (It was always there -- you just lost the address.) Then you will see that there are many more options open to you for your future development than you even dreamed.

Your Mantra for 2004

I am daring to live the life I want. (Life is too short to do otherwise.)

Lucky Days in 2004 for Sagittarius

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: 17, 18
February: 13, 14
March: 12, 13
April: 8, 9
May: 5, 6
June: 2, 3, 29, 30
July: 26, 27
August: 22, 23
September: 19, 20
October: 16, 17
November: 12, 13, 14
December: 10, 11

Sagittarius Celebrity Birthdays

November

22 Jamie Lee Curtis, 1958
23 Salli Richardson, 1967
24 Billy Connolly, 1942
25 John F. Kennedy, Jr, 1960
26 Tina Turner, 1939
27 Jimi Hendrix, 1942
28 Paul Shaffer, 1949
29 C.S.Lewis, 1898
30 Ben Stiller, 1965

December

1 Bette Midler, 1945
2 Nelly Furtado, 1978
3 Brendan Fraser, 1968
4 Marisa Tomei, 1964
5 Little Richard, 1932
6 Steven Wright, 1955
7 Ellen Burstyn, 1932
8 Kim Basinger, 1953
9 Donny Osmond, 1957
10 Kenneth Branagh, 1960
11 Teri Garr, 1949
12 Dionne Warwick, 1941
13 Dick Van Dyke, 1925
14 Patty Duke, 1946
15 Don Johnson, 1949
16 Benjamin Bratt, 1963
17 Giovanni Ribisi, 1974
18 Brad Pitt, 1963
19 Alyssa Milano, 1972
20 John Spencer, 1946
21 Kiefer Sutherland, 1966