Annual Forecast for 2018
Virgo
(August 23 - September 22)
Element: Earth
Symbol: The Virgin
Ruling Planet: Mercury
"It's a joy to labour for those you love."
Anonymous
Hey you!
You are impossibly clever and witty. You're one of the brainiacs of the zodiac. And like Gemini - an impossibly clever wordsmith. You entertain with accents, impersonations and entertaining impressions of others. And you know so much! Granted, much of it is useless trivia - but it's fascinating. You are a supportive, caring friend -- you're there for someone when they need it. That's because you know that actions speak louder than words - even your dazzle talk!
Everybody's Got a Past
Astrology is based on cycles, which means we can learn from our past. For example, the year1993 was when lucky Jupiter was in your sign which was beneficial for you. Even though you were working hard, opportunities came your way, especially chances to feel more content with yourself.
By 1995, you had chance to improve where you lived or perhaps you moved to bigger and better digs? The mid-90s were challenging for partnerships. And those that had outlived their usefulness ended. Although, by 1998, existing partnerships improved or new partnerships and friendships began that were solid and beneficial to you.
At the turn-of-the-century, inheritances and advantages from others (financial and practical) came to you. Perhaps this allowed you to travel in 2000? By 2001, you were looking swell! People admired your achievements and you were proud. By 2004, once again, lucky Jupiter was back in your sign boosting your confidence. This was a good thing because by 2006, you entered a two-three-year window where you gave up much of what you established since 1994.
By 2008-09, you were off on a whole new path; and by 2015, you had changed much of your world. (Especially if you compare 2015 to 2005. That decade was a game changer!)
Recently around 2013, your reputation once again was shining; however, something triggered residential moves and job changes in the next few years until 2016. Most recently, you have been concerned with solidifying your home base and establishing a secure refuge for yourself and your family. Good stuff.
Welcome to 2018!
Money, Job, Status
There are several reasons why you will improve your job and your status in the community this year. The main reason will be that Jupiter the planet of good fortune and expansion - will be travelling through your third house. This means your optimism will increase and you will be more hopeful about achieving what is important to you. You will be less inclined to sell yourself short. You'll be more inclined to think "I can do that!"
This confidence and optimism will be enhanced by an ability to be more articulate in your communications. You will not be afraid to speak! Furthermore, you will want to educate yourself in every aspect of whatever interests you.
So your confidence, your optimism, your increased knowledge and your willingness to speak up and go after what you might have hesitated to do before will bring you success this year!
Many of you will travel more this year. In all likelihood, these will be shorter but frequent trips. Daily associates and contacts plus siblings and relatives will be helpful. They might even be helpful enough to invest in what you're doing or lend you money or materials to make your dreams come true.
Your attitude to everything will be bigger, bolder and more visionary! Not only will your communications with others improve, your plans for the future will be more ambitious. This means you are the reason for your success this year. You are the magic!
All Your Relationships
All your relationships will improve this year. All your relationships! Why? Because your ability to communicate with others will be more positive, more upbeat, more optimistic, more generous plus more intelligent and aware. Simple.
All these qualities in you will be more enhanced than they have been in over a decade! When you speak, you'll you be Power Point on steroids! This is because the planet Jupiter signifies many things - but among them are wisdom, joy, generosity and the ability to deal with groups. And Jupiter will be in the part of your chart that deals with your daily communications.
Singles will attract people to them because optimistic confidence is sexy. Those of you in existing relationships will enjoy deeper enriched relationships because you will have the courage to be more honest and the wisdom to know where to draw the line.
You will meet new people this year - definitely. You will meet them through travel, through friends, through siblings and relatives and through casual, daily contacts.
Furthermore, from May to November, Mars the planet connected with sexuality will be hovering in your House of Romance. Woot! Need I say more? Your turned-on energy coupled with your positive communication skills will take you anywhere!
Home and Family
Naturally, because your communication skills are so excellent this year, this means you will deal more skilfully with family members. That goes without saying. However, for most of this year from May to November - when Mars hovers in your fifth house, which means you will be in a playful mood!
If you are parent, you will have more fun energy and ideas to share with your kids. However, Mars is also aggressive and in the picture as well, which means you might also have conflicts with your kids. In this respect, you will have to be patient. This placement of Mars does not encourage self-discipline. So this will be your challenge this year.
Use your ability to be positive, optimistic and encouraging with family members. One person can make a huge difference by being negative or positive in a family dynamic. You can choose to be that positive nugget that lifts the morale of everyone.
You can also teach siblings, relatives and kids by example because no one is a better teacher then an enthusiastic student.
2018 Monthly Highlights
January
You begin this New Year full of joy, happiness and a desire to party and have fun. Well, who is surprised? This is your year of optimism, right? Your communications with others will be bold and forthright! Enjoy short trips, classes, training, new studies and meeting new people. Family discussions and home repairs are also likely this month. Lovely way to start your year!
February
You sailed into this new year in party mode; but this month, you're ready to work. Yes! Roll up your sleeves and get busy because you will take a hands-on approach to everything you do. Fortunately, praise will come your way and perhaps, for some, a raise! Your enthusiasm is still high, especially in all your communications with others. Later in the month, increased activity and chaos on the home front might take place. Stock the fridge.
March
Things are still busy and active on the home front, which means you might have to be patient with family members to keep the peace. And why wouldn't you? Life is easier when families get along. This is a good month to ask for favours, loans or maybe a mortgage because you will benefit from the wealth and resources of others, especially a partner. Speaking of which, partnerships and close friendships are important this month.
April.
This is an intense month! For some reason, you feel emotionally intense. Everything matters. Situations will be more black-and-white - not grey. This intensity might be because something going on with your kids is a big deal. Or it might be because a passionate relationship is stressed. There could be jealousy involved. Meanwhile, travel for pleasure appeals. Maybe you need to blow town?
May
Your desire to travel is strong now. You need a change of scenery! You want adventure and stimulation! However, this desire can also be satisfied by getting further education, training or learning something new and exciting. Discussions about taxes, debt and inheritances might take place --perhaps issues about shared property. You still feel playful and sexy - no question. In fact, some of you might strike up a romance with your boss or someone in a position of authority.
June
The Sun is at the top of your chart this month symbolizing that you're in a flattering spotlight! Others notice you and admire you this month, especially bosses, parents and VIPs. Obviously, this is your chance to make your pitch and demand the advantage! Fortunately, Mars will push you to work hard. Meanwhile Venus, encourages good times with friends and groups, especially artistic, creative people. Everyone loves you!
July
A popular month! Enjoy schmoozing with others, especially friends, groups, clubs and associations. Mars urges you to be playful and creative! Mars will also make you competitive in sports and physical activities; and it will heighten your sex drive! (Small wonder that both Mercury and Venus are hiding in your chart indicating secret activities, mysterious trysts and love affairs.)
August
This month is a mixed bag because in one way, you are still highly sexual, active, competitive and eager to party! Your enthusiasm and positive attitude will continue to attract others to you. You're also working hard to make money this month plus spending it as well on beautiful goodies for yourself and loved ones. However, another contradictory influence encourages you to be alone. You will seek solitude in pleasant surroundings. This is a good month to plan ahead for what you want in your new year, which is birthday to birthday.
September
This is your hour! Of course, you are shining because this is such a positive year for you with wise, jovial Jupiter colouring all your communications with others. (Did you know that Jupiter is also called Jove, hence, the term jovial?) By Jove! It's true! This is a wonderful month because you are playful, flirtatious, generous and at the same time, you easily attract favourable situations and people to you. With Mercury in your sign, you want to converse and enlighten others. Yada, yada, yada.
October
Now your attention turns to money, cash flow, earnings and possessions. Your focus is on your personal wealth. Mercury is also lined up with your Sun in your House of Earnings, which means you will be full of moneymaking ideas! The placement of Venus indicates that you can make money from your words this month. Take note those of you who sell, market, teach, write or act.) Meanwhile, fiery Mars is pushing you to work hard! No wonder you will boost your earnings!
November
This is a fast-paced busy month! The tempo of your days will accelerate because of a jam-packed schedule of short trips, conversations with others, appointments, visits, plus increased reading, writing and study. You're on the go! However, you still have excellent opportunities to increase your income. You will also spend money on beautiful things this month. Fiery Mars urges you to work hard to prove to the world what you can do. And you will.
December
It's December and now your attention turns to home, family and your private life. Nevertheless, you are busy out there in the world because Mercury encourages discussions with everyone plus travel and short trips. Venus will attract people to you. Expect opportunities to make money with your words. This is an important month because you now start to sense that you can benefit from real estate in 2019. And certainly, you will begin to create your dream home either where you are now or in a new location. Thrilling!
A Sneak Peek Beyond
The year 2019 is your year to improve your home scene by renovating or moving. Many of you will move to bigger digs. This is also an excellent year to explore real-estate opportunities. You might also expand your family through birth, adoption or marriage. Family will also be more generous and loving to each other.
Naturally this will lead to exciting vacation plans in 2020 because romance, love affairs, sports and playful activities with children will be a strong focus. This is a fun year for you!
By 2021 you will improve your job or get a better job. In this same year, you can improve your health as well. By 2022, relationships will look so wonderful - this is actually a fabulous year to get married!
Finally, around 2024-25, your reputation will shine! This is when you will get kudos, promotions and opportunities to show the world what you can really do. Take a bow!
My Virgo Mantra for 2018
"The more positive I am in life, the more life is positive to me!"
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 Virgo People in 2018
- January 5, 6
- February 2, 3
- March 1, 2, 28, 29, 30
- April 25, 26
- May 22, 23
- June 18, 19
- July 16, 17
- August 12, 13
- September 8, 9
- October 6, 7
- November 2, 3, 29, 30
- December 27, 28
Happy New Year, dear Virgo!
Love and warm wishes from Georgia Nicols
