Georgia Nicols' Gemini Forecast for 2008

"The worst thing about censorship is ____."

Your Secret Past

The mid-80s were empowering in some ways but they were lethal for relationships. ("It wasn't exactly a separation - I was traded.") But you survived.

After loss in the late 80s and early 90s, you pulled yourself up by your bootstraps and went forward to a time that was successful and strong in the mid 90s. And if disappointments occurred, you knew they were just a message to move on. (Nothing fails like success.)

By 1999, you begin to dismantle much of what you had created since the mid 80s. Around 2001-02, you stepped into a new world. Since then you've been reinventing yourself in a journey that's almost complete. ("Stick a fork in me Lord, I'm done.") You're diagonally parked in a parallel universe, trying to figure out the speed of dark.

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 dustup, 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 little while.) The last time this happened was 1975-1976.

This combative, competitive energy of Mars revs up your desire to earn money (and spend it) and makes you more assertive in all your relations with others. You're wrestling with the notion of expressing your power and your identity through your possessions and also how you use your money. ("Do you see me in leather?") You could surprise others with your generosity. Or not. You can also establish control because you hold the purse strings. Or not. As corny as it sounds, humility and compassion are what will keep you on an even keel because money can't buy happiness, even if you do know where to shop.

Introduuuucing - 2008!!

The New Year Begins

This year starts with intensely and passionately for you. There's nothing casual about it. Basically, if you're setting any intentions or resolutions, most definitely you want to become a better person. You're grappling with the values of others which are different from your values. This is not an easy thing. Fortunately, since there are two of you, one of you can stay at home and the other one can go out and find out what it's like to walk a mile in somebody else's wedgies. This will be enlightening. When you try to understand others on their own terms, it's surprising how much they actually make sense.

By February, you need space to travel, explore and learn more about everything and anything. Take a course. Blow town. Talk to people from different backgrounds. Explore opportunities in publishing, higher education, medicine and the law. Learn whatever you can and remember that education and intelligence are not the same thing. What they share in common is that they are both over-rated. (I'll be hearing from Mensa.)

As Spring approaches, you're empowered! Bosses, parents and VIPs notice you. Opportunities easily come to you. In fact, people will expect more of you now because they think you're so marvelous and so competent. Don't shy away from these increased responsibilities. (Just divide the work between the two of you.) Phfft! The bees knees on skis in a breeze.

Spring is Sprung

Spring is sprung, the grass is riz. I wonder where da boidies is? You're popular! Meet with others, join classes and groups. Talk to people about your hopes for the future. Their feedback will help you.

By May, it's time to pull in your reins a little. Even you need time for contemplation, rumination, cogitation and meditation. Chew on all your ideas.

You spring into life with vigour and fearless optimism in your birthday month. Mercury, Venus and the Sun are all in your sign, and feisty Mars is residing in your "home". You're PowerPoint on steroids! You're energetic, active and forceful. You know that he who hesitates is miles from the next exit.

Salad Days of Summer

You're very eager to talk to others now. You're upbeat, persuasive and entertaining. (You're so happy you'll enjoy the scenery on a detour.) People are ready to listen to you. However, but you're focused on earning money and spending it for special delights for yourself and loved ones.

The hot heat of August makes you more loquacious than ever. However, tension or chaotic activity at home forces you to trip the light fantastic with care and diplomacy. You can avoid squabbles by dancing with words. (Some people have a way with words -- some not have way.)

Back to School

As summer subsides, and everyone else gets back to business, how appropriate that you turn your attention to home, family and real estate matters. You want to hunker down and get all the animals back in their pens. Family discussions, especially with parents are significant. Nevertheless, three planets continue to encourage you to party, flirt and enjoy the good life. You'll be a child forever.

Freeze That Frame

Because you're so eager to work hard now to improve things around you, please give yourself the right tools to do a bang up job. Get top-notch cleaning equipment, paint, shelving, file folders, cupboards, cabinets, tools - whenever. After all, cleanliness is next to impossible. You're fine-tuning everything. You want it all done right. (I think you should accept that promotion to be head of the Department of Redundancy Department.)

As your year ends, partnerships will become increasingly important to you. Despite your (yes, admit it) fickle manner and butterfly approach to social situations, the truth is no sign more than you seeks their soul mate. (Oh yeah.) You always have and you always will. You're looking for someone to complete yourself. "Yes grasshopper, when you can take the fly from my hand, you are ready." (Better a fly than a bird in the hand, which is just plain messy.)

Mantra for 2008

I am so glad to be me!

Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall

The obligations and responsibilities that you owe to yourself are quite logical. He last few years have seen lots of flux and change. Frankly, it's time to settle down and you know it. That's why this year you're going to hunker down somewhere to give yourself an anchor somewhere in the world. You need a solid base of operations.

Therefore, some of you will move yet again, in order to find what you're looking for. Or you might repair and renovate where you live to create what you want.

Family obligations could increase as well, especially with a parent. Or you might play a parental role for someone else. Payments and repairs at home are likely. Basically, the reason you're solidifying your home base is so that you can begin something new! (The starting gate is just past the hotdog stand.)

Gemini Luck for 2008

You couldn't find a better year to go for a mortgage or ask a loan or benefit from the wealth of others. The universe owes you a favour and this is the year to collect. Yes!

If you partner with others, you will benefit from their resources and their wealth. Therefore, enter relationships and partnerships. (The best labour saving device is a rich partner.) Pool your resources.

Whatever changes occur are for the best. 2008 will definitely enrich your life and makes it more rewarding in the long run. You have survived a time of long psychological stress -- and this year is your healing process.

2008 and a Sneak Preview Ahead...

So will here you are. Since 2001, you have virtually reinvented yourself. You're a new person! (See my label?) Last year and this year mark a time when you're coming round the Cape as it were. From here on, you will move steadily upwards toward achieving your life goals. (Surely you have some. If not - check Craig's List.)

One of your main objectives in 2008 is to secure your home base and create a solid anchor for yourself in the world. In 2010-11, many of you will have increased responsibilities with children; but privately, you'll be searching for job fulfillment.

In 2013-14, you'll work very hard to prove your worth. And people will see these results around 2015-16, when you step out on stage to take a bow. Ta da! "Dahling - you look mahvelous!" (The sequins aren't too much?)

Success is tricky. It can displease your friends. And it certainly is relative because the more successful you get the more relatives you have!

Lucky Days for Gemini 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 18/19
Feb 14/15
Mar 12/13/14
Apr 8/9/10
May 6/7/8
June 3/4/30
July 1/27/28
Aug 23/24/25
Sept 20/21
Oct 17/18
Nov 13/14/15
Dec 11/12

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

  • Jan 28 - Feb 19
  • May 26 - June 20
  • Sept 23 - Oct 16

Gemini Celebs

May

21 Judge Reinhold 1957
22 Charles Aznavour 1924
23 Drew Carey 1958
24 Bob Dylan 1941
25 Frank Oz 1944
26 Helena Bonham Carter 1966
27 Jamie Oliver 1975
28 Kylie Minogue 1968
29 Annette Bening 1958
30 Gale Sayers 1943
31 Brooke Shields 1965

June

1 Morgan Freeman 1937
2 Carol Shields 1935
3 Larry McMurtry 1936
4 Angelina Jolie 1975
5 Suze Orman 1951
6 Paul Giamatti 1966
7 Johnny Clegg 1953
8 Kanye West 1977
9 Johnny Depp 1963
10 Jeanne Tripplehorn 1963
11 Hugh Laurie 1959
12 Timothy Busfield 1957
13 David Gray 1968
14 Donald Trump 1946
15 Helen Hunt 1963
16 Joyce Carol Oates 1938
17 Greg Kinnear 1963
18 Paul McCartney 1942
19 Salman Rushdie 1947
20 Nicole Kidman 1967