Annual Forecast for 2018
Scorpio
(October 23 - November 21)
Element: Water
Symbol: The Scorpion
Ruling Planet: Pluto
"If you want to be successful, it's just that simple. Know what you are doing. Love what you are doing. And believe in what you are doing."
Will Rogers
Nov. 4, 1879 - Aug. 15, 1935
Hey you!
You go after what you want in life because you are passionate, intense and strong-willed! When riled, your power can scare others! Ironcially, you are often drawn to what is scary. And yet, you are playful, funny and lovable! And you are sexually hot! You are also private and oh so secretive. Others admire your desire to cure, restore, resurrect, rebuild and save what is important. The world needs more Scorpios!
Everybody's Got a Past
Astrology is based on cycles. We can learn from our past. For example, looking back, around 1998, was a fun filled, romantic time for you. Shortly after that, you improved your job and by 1999, relationships were a big focus. Some of you split up from a relationship at that time; others entered a new one.
In 2002, your reputation was shining! People admired you. However, by 2006, lucky Jupiter was in your sign, boosting your confidence and attracting good fortune to you. Coincidentally, that was also a time when you entered a three-year window of harvest, which was very empowering. This was also a time when you could see clearly what was working and what was not. Whatever transpired then made you proud because you achieved something noteworthy - perhaps a graduation, a special birth, marriage, a big promotion, some kind of special accolades were yours.
By 2008-09, you were able to improve your living situation by moving to better digs or improving where you lived. Some of you expanded your family at that time. By 2011, you had chances to get a better job or improve your existing job - even your health improved! However, that was also the beginning of a time where you had to let go of people, places and possessions.
This meant that around 2012-13, you set off on a new course in life. Once again in 2015, your reputation made you look good in the eyes of others. Since then, money has been tight, but you have been popular. Fortunately, you have much to look forward to in the coming year! (Would I kid you?)
Welcome to 2018!
Money, Job, Status
This will be a marvellous year for you! Lucky Jupiter is now in your sign where it will stay until November 2018. This is a huge blessing! In fact, this year-long blessing can come to you only once every 12 years, which means you have this kind of advantage only three or four times in your adult life, depending on how long you live. (And perhaps only two or three times in your productive career.) Obviously, this is not something you can take for granted.
Jupiter in your sign will attract opportunities to you. These opportunities might include work-related travel and dealing with foreign countries. That would be classic. Jupiter will also attract new chances for you to explore and expand avenues in medicine, the law, higher education, publishing and the media. You might also explore new aspects of healing - another classic expression of Jupiter.
Jupiter will allow you to expand whatever it is you do whether you are self-employed or working for someone else. You will increase your sphere of influence and power. You might literally increase the number of people you supervise or the number of trucks you run or something like that because Jupiter expands and magnifies. Jupiter will also bring greater happiness to your job and your work because Jupiter is associated with joy. In fact, in some countries Jupiter is called Jove, hence the word jovial.
Jupiter will definitely increase your confidence and make you more effective in your job, career and all your business dealings. And in the broadest sense, the fact that Jupiter is now in your sign means you are at the beginning of a fresh, new 12-year cycle of learning - both professionally and personally. This is a fortunate year for you indeed. Do not just kick back and relax (which is easy to do when lucky Jupiter is in your sign). Instead, use this blessing to advance your agenda and get ahead!
Another influence is making a big change for you and that is the influence of Saturn. The position of Saturn is a surefire indication that in the next two to three years, you will have a job change or a residential move or both. Start planning for this so that you are not caught off guard.
This is a particularly good year for those of you in sales and marketing; as well as anyone involved in teaching, acting, writing and editing. This is because you will be mentally and clearly focused in an articulate way in all your communications with others. "My words are gold!"
All Your Relationships
Literally all your relationships will improve this year simply because you are happier. This is a no-brainer. Why are you happier? Because lucky Jupiter is in your sign for the first time in 12 years! It will be there for almost the entire year and it will not return again until 2030. So this is a singular blessing just for Scorpio people this year. And this blessing makes you happier, more content, more relaxed and yet, at the same time, more confident and eager to expand your horizons.
All of these qualities make you more attractive in the eyes of others - and more approachable. (Come on, you know that at times you can be intimidating.)
This year there will be an increased honesty in your relationships both intimate relationships as well as casual, daily contacts. This is because fiery Mars will hover in the part of your chart that governs your daily communications. This will make you forthright, strong, verbally aggressive and a bit bossy.
Furthermore, because Jupiter is in your sign this year, you will attract people to you. Jupiter magnifies situations and not only does it magnify opportunities that come to you, it also increases the amount of people that are drawn to you. Therefore, this will be a busy year!
In 2018, everyone wants to see your face and be on your team or sit at your table. Just accept this. But use it to your advantage!
Home and Family
In the same way that your relationships will improve this year, your relations with home and family members will also improve for the simple reason that you are more patient, more enthusiastic about life and more accepting and tolerant of whatever goes on around you. You are basically more content and happier! This is why others want to be in your presence. These qualities promote a more harmonious relationship with family members.
However, countering this happy influence. fiery Mars will make all your communications with others much more forthright and direct this year. You will say what you mean and mean what you say! Therefore, family members will find you more aggressive than usual in your communications at home. You will stand up for your rights or the rights of others. You will also be more persuasive and convincing if there's something that you want to achieve.
In addition, take note: In a long 30 year cycle, you are now entering a two to three-year window that provokes a strong chance for a residential move in the next 2 to 3 years. Start thinking about this in case you have to do some planning. Even if you don't think this is likely - there's a strong chance it will happen.
2018 Monthly Highlights
January
You hit the pavement running as this new year begins because this is a busy month! It is also upbeat and pleasant! You can make money from your words, which bodes well for writers, teachers, actors and those in sales and marketing. You're full of moneymaking ideas! You also have lots of physical energy, which is why it might be good to hit the gym or the ski slopes. Get active!
February
Now your attention turns to home and family. This is a lovely month to entertain at home. In fact, you will enjoy taking on redecorating projects or doing something to make your home look more attractive. Count on doing repairs to your home as well. Family discussions will take place. Plus you will look for opportunities to cocoon at home and hide with dark chocolate.
March
This is your month to play! Take a vacation! Make plans to socialize with friends and enjoy the arts, the theatre, movies, gallery openings and sports events. This is also a wonderful month to promote romance and love affairs! Your relationships will shine and new relationships might begin this month. Who is surprised? Everyone is attracted to you with Jupiter in your sign! (You devil.)
April
This month you're focused on your job because you want to shine! Not only that, you want to be effective, efficient and as productive as possible. This is why you will focus on ways to improve whatever you do. Because you are so gung ho to be the best you can be - this will extend to your health as well. Many of you will take up a new health regime or go on a diet. (Oh yes, visions of you on the beach will be a motivator. Gotta buff that bod!) Relations with partners are warm and cozy. You are direct and convincing this month!
May
Please get more sleep this month because the Sun is in Taurus, which is 180? opposite from your sign. This symbolizes that the Sun is as far away from you as it gets all year; and since the Sun is your source of energy - it means your energy will be less. You will need more rest. However, this polarization of the Sun also means you will focus on relationships and close friendships more than usual. Fear not; they will be positive because happy Jupiter is in your sign. This is a strong month to ask for a loan or a mortgage because you can gain and benefit from the wealth and resources of partners and other people, including financial institutions. Ka-ching!
June
This is an intense month. Whatever happens, will be important. You will not be casual about anything. Your love life might be passionate. (What's new?) But also all your relations with others will be passionate, especially discussions about shared property, inheritances and insurance issues. Fortunately, these will go in your favour because lucky Jupiter is in your sign. Travel for pleasure will also beckon this month. This is a great month to get away on a vacation. Enjoy!
July
Hopefully, you did travel in June; but if not, you will travel in July because this same urge to broaden your horizons exists. However, in July, you will more likely to travel for business or family reasons. Your ability to convince and persuade others is still strong. And of course, you will still attract people who will tend to agree with you and go along with what you want. A romance with a boss or someone older or more established might begin now. People admire you!
August
This month the Sun is travelling across the top of your chart, which symbolizes there is a spotlight on you and this light is flattering! This means bosses, parents, VIPs (and almost everyone) admire you. They think you are competent and talented even if you don't do anything different. (Lighting is everything.) Obviously, because this phenomena occurs only once a year, now is the time to go after what you want. Make your pitch! Demand the advantage! Whatever you do after will likely succeed because not only do you look admirable, but lucky Jupiter is in your sign greasing the wheels for all your negotiations. When you look at everything combined - you have enormous opportunities this month to pursue your objectives and succeed! Do get out of bed.
September
This is a lovely social month. You are busy but for sure you're enjoying increased popularity with friends and groups. You might be elected to a board position or position of power in a club. Your interaction with someone might also influence you to change your future goals. You continue to be persuasive and argumentative in a convincing way. This is why others will listen to you. Meanwhile, a secret love affair might take place for some. (You know who you are.)
October
During this month, the Sun, Mercury and Venus are hidden in your chart, which means you want to be low profile. You will prefer to take a backseat and work alone or behind the scenes because it feels better. You're not being antisocial. You just need a breather. This is most appropriate because soon the Sun will enter your own sign, which puts you out there - centrestage, flying your colours! But not yet. Therefore, use this month to set goals with deadlines for the coming year. Make sure these goals are doable and within your grasp because then you can be serious about attaining them. After all, why not make the best use of this time while Jupiter is still in your sign? Timing is everything.
November
Ta da! You are empowered! The Sun is in your sign and this attracts people and opportunities to you. It also gives you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. Secret love affairs are still on the menu for many. Take note that this month, increased chaos and activity on the home front might be bewildering! Because of this action, which could be due to residential moves, renovations or visiting guests, you will have to be patient with family. You are also starting to dream up ways to boost your income. Oh yeah.
December
"Show me the money!" As this year draws to a close, you will think more and more about earnings, money, cash flow, your assets and your wealth. And this is most timely because lucky, moneybags Jupiter is now going to start to move into the part of your chart that governs your earnings. Oh yes. You can expect to boost your earnings in 2019! Therefore, this month you're thinking about these possibilities. It's also a playful month fun-loving month. You will enjoy putting out energy to share fun times with children. This is also a great month to buy wardrobe treasures because you love what you see in the mirror.
A Sneak Peek Beyond
During 2019-2020, you can boost your earnings and increase your wealth and your assets. Definitely. Many of you will even buy beautiful things for yourself so that you feel richer. And yes, the possibility of a residential move or a job change still exists until 2021.
In fact, in 2021, your family life will improve and many of you will move to a bigger, better digs or you will improve your existing home. This is also an excellent year for real-estate speculation or real-estate deals.
Plan on a vacation in 2022! Love affairs, sports and fun times are on the menu. The year 2024 is a wonderful time to get married because it blesses all partnerships. By 2025, you will gain wealth, money and resources of others, especially your partner. However, children might be an increased responsibility as well in 2025.
Make plans to travel extensively in 2026. Bon voyage!
My Scorpio Mantra for 2018
"This is my lucky year! I must make the best use of this advantage!"
Mercury Retrograde in 2018
Mercury retrograde occurs three times a year. This is when Mercury appears to go backwards in relation to planet Earth. (In reality Mercury always moves forward.) During these so-called retrograde times, the areas that Mercury has domain over inexplicably suffer from errors and delays. The errors are small but frustrating!
Mercury has domain over everything that moves forward:
- all forms of ground transportation, (cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, buses, taxis, trains)
- the mail, parcels, packages (Post Office plus Courier and Delivery Services)
- communications - email, social media, phone calls, conversations
- it also includes daily living (the people we encounter, the items we deal with, the transactions we make and how we relate to others.)
During Mercury retrograde, all the areas under the domain of Mercury tend to go "backwards." They certainly have trouble going forwards. We can expect transportation delays, missed buses and car breakdowns. Mail will be late or lost, daily items that we handle like keys and papers will be misplaced; and communications with others will be confused and misunderstood. Plus people from our past will pop up into our lives. ("Boris?" "Natasha!")
However, we can make good use of Mercury retrograde times to finish things, study the past, do research and reflect. But do not open a business or begin new projects. Mercury retrograde is also a bad time to buy cars, trucks, bikes, computers, printers and phones.
The dates below are the actual retrograde dates plus the buffer times. This is because Mercury starts to slow down before it goes retrograde. Then afterwards, it needs more time to catch up to where it was at when it first went retrograde.
The craziness (delays and errors) is most pronounced during the actual retrograde time. However, if you are buying a big ticket item like a car or a computer, I recommend that you play it safe and avoid these purchases during the buffer times as well. You'll be glad you did.
| Mar. 23 - Apr. 15 | (Buffer times: Mar. 16 - May 4) |
| Jul. 26 - Aug. 19 | (Buffer times: July 15 - Sept.3) |
| Nov. 17 - Dec. 6 | (Buffer times: Nov 9 - Dec. 25) |
Lucky Days for Scorpio People in 2018
- January 10, 11
- February 6, 7
- March 5, 6, 7
- April 2, 3, 29, 30
- May 26, 27, 28
- June 23, 24
- July 20, 21
- August 16, 17, 18
- September 13, 14
- October 10, 11
- November 6, 7, 8
- December 4, 5, 31
Happy New Year, dear Scorpio!
Love and warm wishes from Georgia Nicols
