Cancer Forecast for 2013
"I wouldn't have seen it if I hadn't believed it."
Marshall McLuhan (b. July 21, 1911)
Introduction
Boo-hoo. The year 2013 marks the end, in our lifetime, of those fun dates like 02.02.02 or 12.12.12 (Really cool birthdays.) It does, however, mark the beginning of new cycles and trends. If we look back to when these cycles occurred before, we might see a pattern.
Saturn is now in Scorpio until 2016. The sign Scorpio is all about sex, secrets, the police, the criminal element, the world of spies, medicine, plumbing, manufacturing, nuclear fission, television, and it has a strong link to the military. Saturn is about the government, form and structure, plus rules and regulations.
The last time Saturn was in Scorpio was 1984-86 when Indira Gandhi was assassinated, AIDS was discovered, Apple released the first MAC computer, Geraldine Ferraro was the first woman to run as a Vice President running mate, Nintendo was released, the Challenger exploded after take off, the Chernobyl disaster occurred and FOX network began.
When Saturn entered Scorpio in October 2012, within weeks, the media was filled with the Petraeus scandal about the illicit sexual activities of a four-star general who was head of the CIA. A movie waiting to happen!
It's safe to assume this year we can expect a heavier focus on crime prevention. Politics might become more ruthless (if that is possible). Medical systems will be tested and found wanting.
Meanwhile Uranus continues in Aries until 2019. The previous two times when Uranus was in Aries was in 1843-1850 (the California Gold Rush) and 1927-1935 when the price of gold almost doubled.
Neptune is in its own sign of Pisces until 2025. Neptune is glamour! Pisces rules the feet. An interesting manifestation of this is shoe fashions: Look around! More than ever before we see shoes and boots that are over the top. (And over the knee.) Imaginative, high-fashion styles, which until recently were confined to Paris runways, are now on our everyday streets worn by (sometimes limping) eager women. Shoe sellers can be confident this trend will last for the next decade.
Neptune's striving for idealism will permeate society, politics and the arts. Neptune is all about illusion and rules the medium of moving film (a huge illusion). There will be an increase in 3-D movies and television as well as optical inventions and the use of holographic images - perhaps 3-D action happening in the middle of your living room!
Live faces will pop up in e-mails and phone calls as the visual becomes just as important as the content. (Wow, you'll have to be dressed to answer your phone.)
All of Me
You're friendly. (Neighbourly chats over the fence, discussions about the weather in elevators, all that warm stuff.) You like your home and most of you cook and garden. You nurse people, pets, plants, pots on the stove and anything that needs loving attention because you are truly caring. You're mechanical (throwing engines in and out of cars), plus you like boats and marinas. You're careful with money. You like quality, but you would never buy towels full-price retail. You like a bargain. You talk a lot about your family and are clever at insinuating your way into situations. You have a lot of STUFF because you can't let go of anything. ("I might need this one day.") Like Steve Martin, you know "Comedy is the art of making people laugh without making them puke."
I Did It My Way
Around 1989-90, partnerships were challenging. (Bummer.) But you were getting stronger and ready to demand more for yourself. By 1996-97, your reputation was shining, which is why partnerships started to blossom once again. (Success can be sexy.) You felt good about life around 2001-02, nevertheless, you left places, jobs and people for new beginnings around 2003-04. It was easy to believe in yourself then, which is why you started to improve your home around 2005. (It's important for you to have a cozy nest because you need to feel secure.) Although life was changing rapidly during 2008-2012, many of you managed to secure your home base. This allowed you to enjoy increased popularity in 2012. Natch! You're a fabulous host!
It Was a Very Good Year
Ever mindful of your home security, many of you focused on repairs or major renovations in the last year so that you could once again truly solidify your digs. Although you might not be aware that you were more aggressive than usual in your communications last year, you will recall spirited conversations and confrontations with neighbours, siblings and daily contacts. (Oh yeah!) Fortunately, some of you used this assertive style to your advantage at work. Recently, you've been more aware of unspoken values and your inner world. You like to think that you have a sure thing but how does one really know?
From This Moment On
The biggest change in 2013 is lucky Jupiter enters your sign for the first time since 2001-02. This is marvellous! Once every 12 years, Jupiter travels through your sign attracting favourable circumstances, creating opportunities around you and boosting your confidence and optimism in life. Believe me, it's a wonderful blessing! Jupiter will enter Cancer in late June and stay until July 2014. This will also invigorate your health and encourage you to study anything new. Your freedom will increase and you will meet people who expose you to totally new aspects of life.
Nice Work If You Can Get It
You're in limbo. You're not entirely sure of your life direction or what you want to do. But this is exactly where you are supposed to be. This is the year to question everything you've done up until now and ask yourself what you want to do with the rest of your life. In prior years, you redefined your inner world. Now you're concerned with your outer world. Whatever you produce in the next two years will be the result of hard work but you will be disciplined! In late June, when Jupiter enters Cancer, those of you born in June will begin to benefit quickly. Jupiter is good for business! From September to November, those born in the first two weeks of July will benefit. (Late Cancers will receive this same benefit in 2014.) And this is so timely! Just when you're wondering about your career and life direction, all kinds of opportunities, favourable circumstances and helpful people will present themselves to you in the next two years! (And you are the ONLY sign reaping this benefit.) Business-related travel and new partnerships are likely.
The Very Thought of You
Romance is important to you because you like to have someone to nudge in the night. You're cuddly and affectionate and you cook for your lover. Major bonus! (It's the nurturer in you.) However, you can be clingy. And needy. And you stay in the wrong relationships too long. You're so tender and sensitive, you're afraid of getting hurt plus you're comforted by what is familiar, even if it pinches. In 2013, two very different influences will affect your love life. One will attract lots of people to you, especially people from other countries and different cultures. (Head-spinning.) They will be different and fun and they'll expand your world! This is definitely on the menu. The other influence is serious. Many of you have increased responsibilities with children in the next few years, so you won't feel frivolous. Could this be why a love affair with a person of an age difference is likely? And who are you? May or December?
For Once in My Life
This year is full of tremendous opportunities because you are at the beginning of a new 12-year cycle of growth. The aim of this cycle is to discover who you really are. (Or you could save 11 years and just open your wallet and check your ID.) Without question, by the time Jupiter leaves your sign in the middle of 2014, your self-confidence and poise will have increased. You will have new knowledge gained through learning experiences, especially through people from different backgrounds. Some of you will radically change your profession because you want to break free from a repressive situation. Others will discover new techniques or explore new territory. You might shock your friends by leaving a successful job to test yourself on a new path. Hmmm, a little confidence goes a long way!
How Deep is the Ocean?
All of you will benefit by the journey of Jupiter in your sign until the middle of next year. And Cancers born after July 13 will benefit for all of 2014. (Late but not a loser.) A two-year window from 2014 to 2016 ushers in boosted earnings for most. Following this, you will get recognition for all your hard work in 2016-17. That is when your efforts will be acknowledged. Nevertheless, your ultimate career peak is around 2025.
Cancer Mantra for 2013
"Every day I appreciate my good fortune!"
Mercury Retrograde in 2013
Mercury retrograde times are frustrating. They generally occur three times a year for about six-to-eight weeks causing delays, transportation breakdowns, mixed-up communications, missed appointments, lost paper work, misplaced items, computer crashes and server problems. Oy! Newspapers, courier services, the Post Office, accounting firms and service industries get hurt the worst. Furthermore, each Mercury retrograde has its own flavour because it occurs in a different sign.
But they can also be used properly if you're smart. In a nutshell, just avoid some things and try to do others.
What to avoid: Avoid shopping for ground transportation like cars, trucks or bikes. Avoid shopping for items related to communications like phones, answering machines, computers and printers. I get mail asking if it's OK to buy a sofa or a washer or dryer... yes, it is.
What to do: Charge your cell phone. Pay your phone bill. Keep gas in the car and a working flashlight. Smile a lot. You will suffer from delays! Try to anticipate these and do some damage control ahead of time. Tackle repairs. (These will go surprisingly smoothly.) Clean out closets, drawers, desks and cupboards. Finish projects. Do research into the past. Study anything. Contact people from your past. Re-apply for a job. Try to get something you wanted before that fell through. Try again! Organize old photographs. Finish that "to do" list. It is easier to deal with the past than go forward into the future.
There are two sets of dates below: The actual time of Mercury retrograde is on the left. But Mercury slows down ahead of time, and then takes a long time to "catch up" to where it was when it first went retrograde. These longer time periods are on the right. When buying pricey transportation or a computer, I recommend respecting the dates on the right.
| Actual Mercury Retrograde Dates |
Still Dicey for Big Purchases (I use this one) |
|---|---|
| Feb. 23 - March 18 | Feb 16 - April 7 |
| June 27 - July 21 | June 16 - Aug. 4 |
| Oct. 21 - Nov. 11 | Oct. 12 - Nov. 28 |
Lucky Days for 2013
- Jan 24, 25
- Feb 20, 21, 22
- Mar 20, 21
- Apr 16, 17
- May 13, 14, 15
- June 10, 11
- July 7, 8
- Aug 3, 4, 5, 30, 31
- Sept 1, 27, 28
- Oct 24, 25, 26
- Nov 20, 21, 22
