Gemini Forecast for 2013
"I still believe that at any time the no-talent police will come and arrest me."
Mike Meyers (b. May 25, 1963)
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 will be forever childlike, frisky, clever and fun to be with. (Boring is not in your vocabulary.) You're fast-talking, fast-thinking and always on the move because you're so curious, you don't want to miss a thing! You're wonderfully articulate. You have a way with words (some people not have way). Many of you are successful writers, editors, reporters, announcers, actors, teachers or you work with your hands. You love fascinating, new information because learning invigorates you. (Then of course, you must enlighten others!) But you won't be hemmed in. Oh no. You're the most freedom-loving, playful sign in the zodiac. You like maps, puzzles, pens, compasses, watches and gadgets. (You would love the desk of Noah Webster or Ben Franklin.) You're an incorrigible punster who shouldn't be incorriged.
I Did It My Way
You were flexing your muscles in the mid-90s, but by the turn of the millennium, you had to let go of many things. In fact, by 2001, you were in a whole new sandbox and things were lookin' good! Lucky Jupiter was in your sign, which meant that by 2002-03, you were making some decent coin. However, around 2004-05 (give or take a year) residential moves and job changes altered your life. Most of you moved to bigger digs and felt richer. By 2008, the money and resources of others helped you, and this was also a time when you worked to solidify your home base with home repairs as well as repairs to family relationships. Around 2010, you made a name for yourself!
It Was a Very Good Year
In the last year, Jupiter entered your sign in the summer, which was a great blessing for those of you born before June 6th. It boosted your confidence and brought you good fortune, which were definitely needed because all of you have been struggling with the question of "What do I want to be when I grow up?" (Don't worry - you won't ever really grow up.) In 2012, Mars created tension, chaos and confusion at home due to renovations, visiting guests, whatever. But hey, you survived!
From This Moment On
The good news for 2013 is lucky Jupiter is still in Gemini, and this once-in-every-12-years blessing will continue to benefit those born before June 6th. (Yes, many Geminis wrote to me this year saying, "Did it miss me?" As a matter of fact, it did.) But note: For those of you who were born after June 6th, your life will improve beautifully from May 2013 onward! ("Finally, my turn!") Furthermore, this is the beginning of a new 12-year cycle of growth where you will discover who you really are.
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Life is never black or white (unless you're a Scorpio). It's a mix. By May of 2013, all Geminis will benefit from lucky Jupiter attracting opportunities and boosting their self-confidence. In fact, those born in May will start earning more money later this year, whereas later Geminis will start to boost their earnings in 2014-15. However, another major shift is also taking place. For the first time since the mid-80s, you are in a two-to-three-year window where you have to bust your buns and work hard. (There's no way to sugarcoat this.) But this hard work will pay off! ("How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?") You started a new path around 2001, and from 2008 to 2016, you're going to prove you've got what it takes. This is the hard time. But you will do it. (Hey, there's two of you, how's that for a double edge?) Don't scatter your energy because your health could suffer. Stay focused and respect the needs of your body. The good news is Jupiter will boost your optimism, then bring you cash. Guaranteed.
The Very Thought of You
When it comes to matters of the heart, you're a curious mix. (Perhaps it's because there are two of you already in the picture?) Initially, your freedom-loving self resists commitment. ("I'm going to go down fighting.") But here is the paradox: Despite being a playful, explorative (and kinky) lover, you are also extremely loyal. (Whaat?) This is because you seek that which will complete you. (This is why many of you are loyal to lousy families.) After May 2013, when all of you are enjoying the benefits of Jupiter, your confidence and optimism will grow. You'll be happier, and happy people attract others to them. Connect the dots. Singles will have a much better chance of hooking up, and those in existing partnerships will just be happier in their relationship. What might cloud the issue, however, is many of you feel confused about your life-long direction. This self-doubt could make you idolize someone in a position of authority or someone older or richer who seems to have it all together. Be careful!
For Once in My Life
A once-in-a-lifetime occurrence is at play for you during the next six years. What actually happens and how you perceive what happens could be two different things. But if you can see what is happening, you'll be the big winner. Unexpected opportunities will come to you through groups or you might become involved with a new group. Through your connections with these people, you will discover greater freedom of self-expression. You may think this is just happening because you're meeting these people. But the truth is that you are allowing it to happen. You are giving up limitations, restrictions and viewpoints that previously bound you to a certain way of seeing the world. This is going to force you to admit to yourself that you are writing the movie of your life more than you ever dreamed.
How Deep is the Ocean?
Thankfully, your hard work will be rewarded in three years. By 2016, your efforts will bear juicy fruit. In 2014 and 2015, you'll be unusually happy and optimistic because your earnings are growing. (Reflecting all your hard work.) "Money!" This extra cash will time nicely with wonderful real-estate opportunities in late 2015 until the end of 2016. Buying, selling or improving your home will profit you then. See what a great pay-off awaits you?
Gemini Mantra for 2013
"The harder I work, the luckier I get."
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 21, 22, 23
- Feb 18, 19
- Mar 17, 18, 19
- Apr 13, 14, 15
- May 11, 12
- June 7, 8, 9
- July 4, 5, 6, 31
- Aug 1, 2, 28, 29
- Sept 24, 25, 26
- Oct 22, 23
- Nov 18, 19
- Dec 15, 16, 17
