Georgia Nicols' Aries Forecast for 2008
"The beginning is the most important part of the work."
Plato
"All glory comes from daring to begin."
Anonymous
Your Secret Past
Lordy, lordy, time flies when you're unconscious! It's almost 20 years ago since you were feeling so sassy about success. Remember 1989-90? You were looking good! But the mid 90s were a time of loss, followed by new beginnings. That's when you pulled yourself up by your bootstraps, and started a new world around 1996-97.
Shortly after the new millennium, you were hustling for jobs and looking for a new place to live. Life was in a state of flux. Finally, around 2003-05, you did your best to solidify or fix up your home base. You probably did a lot of the work yourself because you're the original do-it-yourself type. You've got the tools! You've got to know-how!
Since 2005, your attention has been spread thin due to increased responsibilities with children, and breast-beating questions about your career or we might call your 'calling in life'. And that's why, at this stage of your life you're in serious work mode. In fact, you're working so hard, at times you're almost overwhelmed. Don't worry. You're a fighter and a survivor. And remember: a kite rises against not with the wind.
Attack from Mars!
Mars rules war and aggression. It also rules our muscles, and how we assert ourselves in all our relationships. Mars takes about two years to orbit the planet so it stays in each sign for about seven weeks. But lo! Due to a celestial dust up, Mars entered Cancer on Sept 28th, 2007, and doesn't move on to Leo until May 9th, 2008. That's over six months! (During that time it actually slips back into Gemini for a while.) The last time this happened was 1975-76.
The first thing this did was to start to create chaos and increased activity where you lived during the last few months of 2007. Some of you might have started renovations or home improvements at that time, or possibly residential moves. The sheer aggression of Mars can also promote domestic discord. Family squabbles and disrupted home situations were/are a trial. As Mars continues to move backwards, it makes you even more feisty in all your relationships, especially with siblings. Oy! Before it leaves in May, it will once again cause domestic tension and increase chaotic activity where you live.
Be patient. If it ain't good for the swarm, it ain't good for the bee.
Introduuuucing - 2008!!
The New Year Begins
You start off very high viz during January. Bosses, parents and VIPs notice you. Expect increased responsibilities for something. Travel opportunities look great as do educational matters. Ditto for publishing. You're aggressive in your communications. You're going after what you want. And people are actually going to give it to you! Yay! Plus romance is affectionate and purring. Smoochy boochies!
February is February is kiss, kiss, hug, hug! Everyone loves you and wants to see your face. Your career and your public reputation are starting to take off because people are impressed with you. However, enough is enough; and by March you need to hide. (Gasp!) Therefore, work alone or behind the scenes if you can. Despite your efforts to do this, younger people and artistic types demand your attention. Hey -- it's a fun beginning to what will be a very successful year for you.
Spring is Sprung
You're hot to trot in April because Spring is your season! This is when you recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. The Sun is giving you lots of energy; and at the same time, attracting people and auspicious circumstances to you. Moneybags Jupiter is now completely at home at the top of your chart, attracting even more opportunities. Expect a promotion at work, and public recognition. This auspicious placement of Jupiter throughout 2008 will give you the best career opportunities you've had since 1996. (I kid thee not.) You will see that others have an increased respect for you. Naturally, this boosts your confidence! Care to tango?
In May, you're focused on money -- spending it and earning it. This is the month to buy wardrobe items because you look faaabulous, dahling. faaabulous dahling. (Your bathroom mirror is covered in kisses, but it's hard to wipe off a Hershey smudge.)
You're hustling in June! The pace is fast and you're taking short trips. ("Cover me I'm changing lanes.") You're schmoozing everyone. Flirtations are active. Romance is dramatic. Ah yes -- love is blind and marriage is the eye-opener.
Salad Days of Summer
A celestial cluster of activity is going to spike your opportunities for romance, love affairs, sports, the entertainment world, show business and the hospitality industry. Life will be busy, vivacious and invigorating. Activities with children will be enjoyable. Your enjoyment of the arts will flourish. Your sign has tons of fabulous opportunities for a kick-ass summer!
Nevertheless, fiery Mars urges you to work hard and make everyone else around you work hard. You're doing it all! And you feel great about yourself. God's in Her heaven and all's right with the world.
Although you still want to boogie in July, use this month to focus on domestic matters and making where you live look more beautiful. Do something clever with your hands. You're amazing with arts and crafts. You figure if someone else did it with two hands - why can't you?
July is also the perfect time to mend broken fences within the family. (You know who you are.)
Back to School
It's almost as if you're reporting back to school because you're suddenly in work mode. Big time! Whether motivated by guilt because of your playful summer, or the opportunities that now present themselves to you - you're gung ho to get organized. (You don't sit around getting dusty.)
You want your life to run efficiently and effectively. You want to be able to put out your hand and find what you're looking for immediately. You want home for everything. (No floaters, please.) Get file folders, filing cabinets, paint, cleaning supplies, shelving or whatever it takes to do a bang up job. You're the artisan of the zodiac! Now you can use your new glue gun!
However, by October, relationships start to assume a big importance in your books. Many of you will be in love in a very sweet, tender way with someone. Ironically, while you're enjoying a wonderful relationship with someone, at the same time, there's tension in partnerships. (Love thy neighbour but don't get caught.)
You want to look great. You want to entertain. You want attention, and you want commitment.
Freeze That Frame
Have you noticed that you heat up as the weather cools down? Hey, your gonads are in overdrive during November! You're ready for action. Some of you will meet people from different cultures or different backgrounds.
Of course, you're working hard because your career and your public reputation are so blessed this year. (You'll hand out bits of baloney and others will think it's food for thought.)
You'll continue to work hard. Your career and your public reputation are still wondrously blessed -- but underneath all this activity and ambition, you're on the prowl. Existing relationships will heat up. New relationships will be sexy diary fodder.
In a more boring vein (other arm), November is the time to tie up loose details about insurance, inheritances, debt, taxes, bills and stuff related to shared property. Get this out of the way because in December you want to blow this pop stand! This is the month when you'll have the best travel opportunities all year.
December is also a great month for anything related to higher education, publishing, the media, medicine and the law. Bosses and VIPs think you're the cat's meow now. Sign up for a course. Study a new language. (The best way to learn French is to take a French lover.)
Your Mantra for 2008
Nothing succeeds like the appearance of success.
Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall
The tough truth you're facing this year is you're going to have to work hard. But you love a challenge. (To you a dare is an open invitation.) Since your career is so favoured and people think you're so hot - why wouldn't you work hard right now? After all, where's there a will - you hope to be in it!
Aries Luck for 2008
Now hear this. Now hear this! This is the year you can put your name up in lights! You definitely impress bosses, parents, teachers, and VIPs as well as peers. Expect a promotion or public recognition. Wonderful career opportunities will come your way this year. Work-related travel is likely. You are so confident! This is one of the times in your life when you're really in touch with what you can do. What more can I say? Your reputation and career have never been this blessed for 12 years. It's time for your 15 minutes of fame!
2008 and a Sneak Preview Ahead...
Finally! This is your year to make a name for yourself Yay! 2008 is your best shot in 12 years for kudos and recognition. Factoid. And you're busting your buns. Why? Because in 2010-11 you make your real debut into the world. That's when your efforts will be applauded even more. You rock!
In 2010, you're out front and centre. It's your big turning point. And get this -- after 2010-11, you climb steadily toward your major career peak around 2018. Sound too good to be true? For only $9.99 we'll include our cut-everything paring knife with genuine bone-coloured plastic handle, plus GPS chip! (If you cut yourself the medics know where you are!)
Lucky Days for Aries in 2008
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.
| Jan | 14/15 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 10/11 |
| Mar | 8/9/10 |
| Apr | 4/5/6 |
| May | 2/3/29/30/31 |
| June | 26/27 |
| July | 23/24 |
| Aug | 19/20/21 |
| Sept | 16/17 |
| Oct | 13/14 |
| Nov | 9/10/11 |
| Dec | 6/7/8 |
Three Mercury Retrograde Periods in 2008
Poor time to buy cars, trucks, bikes, computers, printers & phones. Delays & confusion! Best to finish things, not begin them. Good for research or delving into the past.
- Jan 28 - Feb 19
- May 26 - June 20
- Sept 23 - Oct 16
Aries Celebs
March
| 21 | Rosie O'Donnell 1962 |
|---|---|
| 22 | William Shatner 1931 |
| 23 | Keri Russell 1976 |
| 24 | David Suzuki 1936 |
| 25 | Elton John 1947 |
| 26 | Keira Knightley 1985 |
| 27 | Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson 1975 |
| 28 | Reba McEntire 1955 |
| 29 | Elle Macpherson 1964 |
| 30 | Celine Dion 1968 |
| 31 | Ewan McGregor 1971 |
April
| 1 | Anne McCaffrey 1926 |
|---|---|
| 2 | Camile Paglia 1947 |
| 3 | Eddie Murphy 1961 |
| 4 | Heath Ledger 1979 |
| 5 | Bette Davis 1908 |
| 6 | Zach Braff 1975 |
| 7 | Russell Crowe 1964 |
| 8 | Patricia Arquette 1968 |
| 9 | Marc Jacobs 1963 |
| 10 | Mandy Moore 1984 |
| 11 | Trevor Linden 1970 |
| 12 | David Letterman 1947 |
| 13 | Thomas Jefferson 1743 |
| 14 | Greg Maddux 1966 |
| 15 | Emma Thompson 1959 |
| 16 | Pope Benedict XVI 1927 |
| 17 | Jennifer Garner 1972 |
| 18 | America Ferrera 1984 |
| 19 | Al Unser, Jr. 1962 |
