January: The Venus-aligned Eclipse of the 15th has tremendous potential to increase your cash flow. It is unfavorable for speculation or impulse buying however, because a windfall is more likely to come as a raise or bonus than through games of chance. It’s also possible that you’re values regarding wealth may be changing. You may have a clash of ideas with a friend (or within a group) around the 15th. Enhancement or expansion of the place where you live is on the agenda for this year, and may begin as early as the 17th of this month.

Your Power Days this month are: 1, 2, 3, 7, 10, 11, 15, 17, 21, 22, 25

Your Challenge Days are: 5, 6, 13, 16, 20, 27, 28, 31

February: On the whole, this should be a pleasant month, but Mars is still in retrograde and capable of stirring things up a bit. No matter what, don’t make any sudden or rash changes in your long term plans this month. On the 10th, Mercury becomes favorable for communication. It is also helpful in arranging neighborhood activities or visits. This is not a favorable month for you to travel, however. The New Moon of the 13th could represent a family get together, especially after Jupiter meets with Venus in Pisces on the 16th. The Full Moon of the 28th may give you an advantage in career matters.

Your Power Days this month are: 3, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 18, 26

Your Challenge Days are: 2, 5, 9, 12, 17, 20, 21, 23

March: : There are some difficult planetary combinations in your house of “fun” this month, so try to avoid spending too much time on the social scene. Mercury and Venus are working together to enhance the home and family life, possibly welcoming a new member after the 3rd. On the 10th, Mars comes out of retrograde, and is favorable for travel or travel plans. The New Moon on the 15th could excite the situation at home enough that it could interfere with your ambitions, but the Full Moon on the 29th brings your focus to friends, social activity and fun, this time without the dangers.

Your Power Days this month are: 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 26, 30

Your Challenge Days are: 1, 2, 8, 11, 16, 20, 23, 25, 29

April: By the 2nd, both Mercury and Venus are planted in your work sector, which is favorable, but on the 7th, you may encounter some turbulence at home. It may not be easy to get through to people, but the New Moon on the 14th gives a big boost to your social life. Mercury’s retrograde on the 18th may cause you to go through a procedure more than once in order to collect money, while Venus’ transit into the career sector makes you quite popular at work, but tension at home that distracts you from your efforts. The Full Moon on the 28th suggests you take some private time.

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

Your Challenge Days are: 4, 5, 7, 12, 15, 19, 22, 23, 25, 28

May: Until the 11th, when Mercury comes out of retrograde, most of the indications of April continue. Both it and the New Moon that follows on the 13th are beneficial to your work situation, especially if you are looking for a position. Venus changes signs on the 19th, and is quite favorable for financial matters afterward. Jupiter and Saturn align to show opportunities to get into something new at work, but at the expense of home and family time. The Full Moon of the 27th increases your popularity and makes it easier to get things done. This should be really good for relationships.

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

Your Challenge Days are: 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 16, 18, 22, 23, 29

June: : Jupiter can supercharge the social life after the 5th, and Mars’ entry into the house of career on the 7th gives you a chance to be more aggressive about achieving your goals. Mercury and the New Moon work to spice up the love life (and relationships in general) on the 10th and the 12th. You may have an opportunity to travel after the 14th, and the Lunar Eclipse of the 26th is aligned to increase your responsibilities, as well as your bank account. This could mean a substantial windfall within six months.

Your Power Days this month are: 1, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 20, 28, 29, 30

Your Challenge Days are: 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 19, 24, 25, 26

July: : Mercury enters Leo on the 9th, possibly creating earnings through someone far away. The 10th features Venus’ transit of the career sector, which, coupled with the Solar Eclipse of the 11th, could enable you to negotiate a larger salary or bonus, or help you move on to a better opportunity. After the 21st, there may be less social life, but bigger earnings, and on the 23rd, Jupiter retrogrades, showing your friends resistance to your plans. The Full Moon on the 25th enhances communication, which may help you find kind ways of letting someone know you are moving on in order to achieve higher goals.

Your Power Days this month are: 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 27, 31

Your Challenge Days are: 3, 9, 10, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30

August: On the 6th, Venus enters Libra, putting an emphasis on group functions and meeting new friends. Chances are very good that the New Moon of the 9th will bring travel once other planets line up. The 13th (yep, Friday) may firm up an opportunity to get away from the workplace (even if this is travel for business purposes), and on Monday, you should be feeling free as a bird, thanks to Jupiter. Mercury goes retrograde on the 20th and may mean a review, and the Full Moon of the 24th emphasizes this idea. It could be that you are reviewing another location.

Your Power Days this month are: 1, 5, 8, 9, 13, 14, 17, 21, 22, 23

Your Challenge Days are: 4, 6, 10, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 27, 28

September: This month really doesn’t start until the New Moon of the 8th, which is coupled with a favorable transit of Venus, and Jupiter on the 9th. This is a very favorable career omen; people are talking about you behind your back, in a very good way. Mercury going direct in the career house can cause others to listen a little more closely, so attend to what you say. Mars’ action of the 14th can mean a time of waiting, probably for good news. The Jupiter/Uranus alignment of the 18th is powerful all month, and extremely lucky in career matters; the Full Moon of the 23rd occurs in a sector that usually means a celebration after so many lucky aspects. One last thing – you make your own chances this month: Mercury lets advance and decline rest on your lips.

Your Power Days this month are: 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 17, 20, 24, 28

Your Challenge Days are: 3, 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26, 30

October: The New Moon of the 7th shows a possible withdrawal from social activity, as the new cycle begins there, and Venus, retrograding on the 8th, shows that you may benefit from some private time. Chances are good that you’ll follow up on these urges, but the Full Moon of the 22nd drags you right back into the midst of things. It is a very social position, and with Mars entering your sign on the 28th, outdoor, active and even dangerous sports and games are in order. If you are competitive, this fall should be one of your best seasons ever.

Your Power Days this month are: 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 25, 26

Your Challenge Days are: 2, 3, 4, 6, 13, 20, 27, 28

November: : The New Moon of the 6th is full of “yellow lights” so you should take it easy and not push too hard. Venus returns to Libra on the 7th though, and kicks the social scene “up a notch”, especially with the busy Mercury entering your sign on the 8th. Jupiter and Venus both go direct on the 18th, which is very favorable both socially and career-wise, and the Full Moon on the 21st will pick up the pace at work, and lay on the praise from others. Start organizing and making lists now.

Your Power Days this month are: 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 16, 18, 22, 26

Your Challenge Days are: 3, 9, 15, 17, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30

December: : The New Moon in your sign on the 5th can make you the center of attention, and give you the green light to sway others. Uranus goes direct on the same day, promising a time of freedom of action. Mars moves to its favorite sign, and your Solar house of wealth on the 7th. Don’t let money burn a hole in your pocket, especially after Mercury goes retrograde on the 10th. It can be helpful after it swings back into your sign on the 18th, and the Lunar Eclipse of the 21st may push you towards a major decision regarding your love-life. Don’t be too quick to make the decision though, just enjoy the opportunity. Mercury goes direct on the 30th, but please wait until next year to do anything else bold.

Your Power Days this month are: 1, 4, 5, 10, 15, 19, 23, 24, 31

Your Challenge Days are: 6, 11, 14, 20, 21, 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.