January:of the 15th could be fortunate for you. Both shared financial resources and windfalls are under its influence. Its alignment with Venus and Uranus could bring unexpected profits. After the 17th you may notice an increase in your popularity, both professionally and socially. Shortly before then, Mercury goes direct, helping relationships get back on track. The end of the month is unfavorable for any form of gambling or speculation. You may be feeling frustrated and short tempered, but be careful about what you write and say at this time; the repercussions may not be worth it.

Your Power Days this month are: 1, 2, 7, 10, 11, 17, 21, 22, 25, 26, 29

Your Challenge Days are: 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 31


February: Generally, this will probably be one of the more upbeat months of the year. You could run into mechanical problems, or difficulties in communication with others because of Mars' retrograde. Venus enters Pisces on the 11th, which is favorable for career advancement, as well as your popularity. The New Moon of the 13th is favorable for classes pertaining to skills development, but unfavorable for travel. The weekend of the 20th is great for getting together with family members. The Full Moon at the 28th also emphasizes family activity, which may conflict with your working schedule.

Your Power Days this month are: 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 26

Your Challenge Days are: 2, 3, 9, 17, 19, 20, 23, 27

March: Mars is finally out of retrograde on the 10th, which should help you feel like you're back on track. Expect less resistance from others now. The week of the 15th features a New Moon in your career sector, which means a step up is possible now. Group activities and friendships are generally stressful this month, but it should be a very good time for personal relationships. It's possible that you meet someone new and interesting, but almost certain that an existing relationship will reach a turning point around the Full Moon of the 29th. The middle of the month is a good time for goal setting.

Your Power Days this month are: 4, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 21, 26, 30

Your Challenge Days are: 1, 2, 8, 11, 16, 23, 25, 29, 31

April: Saturn retrogrades into Virgo on the 7th and could increase the tension on the home front. But the New Moon of the 14th supercharges your social life. It was a good time for social activity, but make sure the plans are confirmed before the 17th when Mercury goes retrograde. Romance is fantastic this month for those in committed relationships, and after the 25th, for singles as well. On the 26th you can expect changes regarding your career to begin. The Full Moon of the 28th will pick up the pace.

Your Power Days this month are: 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 27, 30

Your Challenge Days are: 4, 5, 6, 12, 19, 23, 25, 28

May: This month you can expect job responsibilities to increase and courier duties to expand but at the expense of family life. Don't make any rash decisions regarding career this month, because everything is in flux right now. The New Moon of the 13th would be a good time to withdraw and recharge your psychic batteries, because after the 19th, Venus puts your mind on money, and you will need to be sharp. The Full Moon of the 27th emphasizes cooperation; it may be better to let a partner have their way now in order to make for a better future between you. New friendships may arise at month's end.

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

Your Challenge Days are: 2, 4, 8, 9, 16, 18, 22, 23, 29

June: Jupiter changes signs on the 6th and meets Uranus on the 8th. This happens and your celestial house of hopes and wishes, which makes this one of the luckiest possible planetary combinations. Just be a little cautious and don't "bet the farm on a longshot", because some financial stress is shown by the Full Moon of the 26th. This stress, by the way, is more likely to be related to insurance or shared resources, than it is to financial losses. The New Moon of the 12th may bring opportunities for personal advancement, so dream big between the 10th and the 24th while Mercury is in your sign.

Your Power Days this month are: 1, 4, 7, 11, 15, 16, 20, 28, 29, 30

Your Challenge Days are: 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 17, 19, 21, 24, 25, 26

July: : After the 10th, when Venus changes signs, your home is your castle; but you're more like one of the staff than the Royals! That's because the time is right to do maintenance; taking care of basements, garages, attics and the like. The Solar Eclipse of the 11th, positioned in the house of wealth will increase cash flow, but be careful with spending because of increases in both directions. Saturn returns to Libra on the 21st, slowing down social activities somewhat. The 25th is a Full Moon closely aligned with Jupiter that may allow you to narrowly escape problems with travel. A friend may get lucky now.

Your Power Days this month are: 2, 4, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 27, 31

Your Challenge Days are: 3, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 30

August: Money could be involved in a tense situation involving friends or maybe children this month. You may discover something about someone that you wish you hadn't. The New Moon of the 9th is favorable for travel, and may open up new social or professional contacts for you. Uranus' return to Pisces on the 13th is a favorable omen; its lucky combination with Jupiter will repeat next month. Mix-ups at home a likely after Mercury goes retrograde on the 20th. The Full Moon of the 24th gives you a green light to make an effort to impress decision makers at work: this could be a positive step for you.

Your Power Days this month are: 1, 5, 9, 13, 14, 17, 22, 23, 28

Your Challenge Days are: 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 27

September: After the 7th, the movement of Venus into Libra supercharges your social life. That event is followed by a New Moon on the 8th. Matters concerning your home and family are emphasized, and powerfully reinforced by Mercury coming out of retrograde on the 12th. The promise made by Uranus last month may be in evidence after Jupiter joins it on the 18th. There have been several similar planetary combinations promising advancement in career since the beginning of spring: good news indeed! The Full Moon of the 23rd warns you not to mix friends and business, and to avoid risky investments.

Your Power Days this month are: 2, 5, 6, 10, 11, 14, 19, 24, 28

Your Challenge Days are: 1, 3, 7, 9, 13, 15, 16, 21, 23, 25, 29, 30

October: As Venus turns retrograde in Scorpio on the 6th, you'll probably notice relationships cooling down, even the casual ones in the workplace. Decisions about commitments should be avoided now. The New Moon of the 7th prompts you to have some fun, whether in a creative project of your own or a social activity with others. Mercury will provide many social opportunities between the 3rd and the 19th, but things really take off with the Full Moon of the 22nd. Work really keeps you busy until the 27th; the remainder of the month being focused on relationship issues due to Mars' change of signs.

Your Power Days this month are: 5, 7, 8, 11, 15, 16, 17, 25, 26

Your Challenge Days are: 2, 6, 9, 13, 14, 20, 22, 27, 28, 30

November: You may be recognized for your efforts at work after the 5th, but this acknowledgment may lead to greater expectations of you on the part of others. This is also a good time to send out resumes. Relationships may be somewhat challenging but improved tremendously after Venus comes out of retrograde on the 18th. You'll find that people are much more honest and open with you this month. Around the Full Moon on the 21st, you'll have some time to relax and renew; make sure to take it.

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

Your Challenge Days are: 1, 3, 9, 10, 17, 24, 27, 30

December: With the New Moon of the 5th and several other planets in your house of relationships, others will have a major role in your life this month. This is a good time for important negotiations, but Mercury does go retrograde on the 10th, which means you need to be really precise about your information. It would also not be a good idea to make a relationship commitment before Mercury goes direct on the 30th. This is also not a great month for major financial decisions. The Lunar Eclipse of the 21st puts you in the spotlight on the first day of winter. Write your resolutions early, and start keeping them now!

Your Power Days this month are: 1, 4, 5, 10, 13, 14, 15, 19, 23, 29

Your Challenge Days are: 7, 9, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 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.