January: The Solar Eclipse on the 15th emphasizes your career, and because it's aligned with Venus you'll certainly be favored. Mercury's change of direction may give you a hint of what’s to come on the job. Be careful who you confide in this month. Avoid risky investments, and try to use affection, rather than money to entertain children. The last few days of January could be a little too intense for dating, but the Full Moon on the 30th is excellent for romance. You may have a clash of opinions with friends at this time.

Your Power Days this month are: 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 14, 17, 22, 25

Your Challenge Days are: 6, 13, 16, 20, 21, 23, 27, 30

February: Although this is not a month during which bold moves will make big profits, it would be a good idea to take advantage of the retrograde motion of Mars by doing things like getting updated insurance quotes, learning more about benefits packages, etc. a disagreement may arrive with a partner midmonth; problems could arise due to a busy or inconsistent schedule. Remember to follow your own intuitions, and not those of others, after the New Moon on the 15th. Near the end of the month Jupiter and the Sun may give the career a boost, by acting through someone working behind the scenes.

Your Power Days this month are: 3, 6, 7, 8, 13, 16, 18, 26, 27

Your Challenge Days are: 2, 5, 9, 12, 17, 21, 23

March: Venus enters your sign around the 7th, increasing your charm to your advantage. Mars goes into direct motion on the 10th, and you'll feel as if things are moving ahead again. Someone from the past may try to reconnect, but it would be best to leave this alone. For singles, romance is favorable in the beginning of the month. The first half of March may be lucky as far as money is concerned, but it is important that you make your deadlines, and work hard to go beyond the expectations of others.

Your Power Days this month are: 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, 22, 26, 30

Your Challenge Days are: 2, 8, 11, 16, 18, 20, 23, 24, 25, 29, 31

April: Saturn returns to Virgo on the 7th, and brings up that old conflict between the need for freedom and a sense of responsibility. The New Moon of the 14th is in your sign, increasing your popularity, and enabling you to get more done. Both early and late during the month you will need to be more patient with your partner; compromise may be necessary. Watch out for Mercury's retrograde on the 17th. You need to keep a close eye on money and valuables he may be wearing or carrying. Look for bargains and pay bills early.

Your Power Days this month are: 2, 3, 8, 9, 13, 14, 17, 21, 26, 27, 30

Your Challenge Days are: 4, 7, 12, 19, 23, 25, 28

May: If you're thinking about a trip or special recreational activity near the end of the month, try to get your planning done by the 13th. Something financially favorable is happening around the 13th, thanks to the New Moon in Taurus. Try to make decisions based on long-term effects now. This month is good for touching base and catching up with relatives and neighbors, and getting chores done. There are major changes ahead in the future, and although you may not feel the influence yet, Uranus, the godfather of change, enters your sign on the 27th.

Your Power Days this month are: 1, 5, 6, 10, 11, 14, 15, 19, 24, 27, 28

Your Challenge Days are: 2, 9, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30

June: Jupiter and Uranus combine in your sign on the 8th. Some astrologers consider this the luckiest aspect possible. Old obstacles could be swept away especially from your career path. Venus favors your social life after the 14th, and could make for encounters helpful to your career. Time-consuming matters at home or scheduling changes could create a conflict between the home life and your ambitions. The pace at work may pick up this month; avoid crossing swords with a frustrated supervisor around the Lunar Eclipse of the 26th. Keep your opinions to yourself during the week of the 12th.

Your Power Days this month are: 1, 11, 15, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 28, 29

Your Challenge Days are: 2, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 25, 26

July: The Solar Eclipse of the 11th spotlights home and family. There is likely to be much activity around the home including entertaining others. Social activity could make for a profitable career connection again this month. In the July 25 Full Moon in Aquarius makes for wonderful times with both friends and children. At the same time, social life, friends and children could drain you financially if you are not careful. If you are willing to share the credit for group accomplishments, this can be a very positive month as far as your career advancement is concerned.

Your Power Days this month are: 2, 4, 8, 12, 13, 17, 21, 25, 27, 31

Your Challenge Days are: 3, 9, 10, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 30

August:Jupiter, traveling through your sign this month, aligns with Saturn and Pluto to make a dramatic and powerful career combination. There will be a sudden increase in responsibility. Problems will be easier to solve, and obstacles will be removed. The first three weeks of the month are active socially with the week of the new Moon being the peak of activity. This time around the 9th is especially favorable for singles. The Full Moon of the 24th may be a time of rest for you, but make sure you're not leaving anything undone. Plus Mercury goes retrograde on the 20th, so make sure your details are double-checked.

Your Power Days this month are: 1, 4, 9, 11, 13, 14, 17, 22, 23

Your Challenge Days are: 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 18, 19, 27

September: Venus and Jupiter both change signs on the 8th, making this an excellent time for communications and work behind the scenes. After Mercury goes direct on the 12th, you'll be involved in efforts to clear up misunderstandings with others. You need to be observant on the 14th, 18th, and 21st, because opportunities may appear that you should not overlook. There could be unexpected job developments around the Full Moon of the 23rd that will be in your favor no matter what. Networking can be very beneficial to you throughout the month, if you want to get ahead.

Your Power Days this month are: 2, 4, 6, 10, 14, 17, 19, 24, 28

Your Challenge Days are: 1, 3, 7, 9, 15, 23, 25, 30

October: Venus turns retrograde on the 8th of the month in your 8th house (and October got its name from being the 8th month of the Roman calendar). This could be important as far as investments, insurance, trusts and legacies, and other forms of shared wealth are concerned. It is not the best time to make major decisions, but it is excellent for analyzing or revising your financial goals. These matters sound serious, but they are actually lucky. This follows the New Moon of the 7th which is extremely favorable for the love life. The Full Moon of the 29th activates both your intuition and your enthusiasm.

Your Power Days this month are: 7, 8, 9, 11, 15, 17, 25, 26, 29

Your Challenge Days are: 2, 3, 6, 13, 14, 20, 21, 23, 27

November: Travel is not favorable for you this month, holidays or not. If you have them to celebrate this month, you'll be much happier doing so at your home. Between the 18th and the 29th skills are important, whether you are cultivating them by taking a class, or exhibiting them by working with profitable investments. Venus turns direct again on the 18th beginning a very favorable period as far as relationships are concerned. Both the New Moon of the 6th and the Full Moon of the 21st are favorable to you financially. This is a lucky combination, and may even predict a windfall.

Your Power Days this month are: 4, 7, 8, 12, 13, 16, 18, 22, 26

Your Challenge Days are: 3, 9, 17, 23, 24, 25, 27, 30

December: The New Moon of the 5th could signal travel for some, but planning for advanced education next year for others. If you do travel, you'll want to avoid the 18th. Mercury turns retrograde on the 10th, in the 10th house (and you guessed it, December was the 10th month of the Roman calendar), signaling challenges in the career sector. Important decisions may be delayed, but this is a good time to review, analyze and correct anything that has been overlooked. The Lunar Eclipse of the 21st is favorable for communication and resolving problems, but unfavorable for travel.

Your Power Days this month are: 4, 5, 10, 16, 19, 23, 25, 29, 31

Your Challenge Days are: 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 27, 28

Roy Kirkland is professionally certified in both the US and India, and internationally known as a highly skilled teacher and practitioner of the craft of astrology. Roy has a global clientele that has benefited from his experience in astrology and eastern metaphysics for over 30 years. Having worked on television and radio, his personal mission is to put the mystical arts to practical use in everyday life.