Farewells

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2012: Jubilant January?

Lucky Days: 2, 3, 12, 13, 21

Yucky Days: 1, 8, 9, 15, 16

Fashion Icon: Sienna Miller

Colour: Winter White

The year starts off on a busy and industrious note, just the way you like it, Cappie. With all of the planets in direct motion (a rare occasion) and the Sun in your stars until the 20th, you’re on a roll. The Full Moon in your relationship sector on 9 January promises to keep things interesting, if not a bit contentious, between you and your closest one-to-ones. Emotions run high and you may feel totally out of your element, struggling for some semblance of common ground. Trust that the temper tantrums will pass and objectivity will return after the New Moon in Aquarius on the 23rd. On this same day, the planet governing egomania and discord goes retrograde, bringing a refreshing break from any recent stress and difficulties in relationships. This will also offer a much-welcomed reprieve from the recent non-stop action in your life. Venus enters your communication sector on the 14th, amplifying the sweet and compassionate side of your nature. You’re especially healing to be around this month, Capricorn. No wonder you can’t seem to steal any alone time.

Your January Monthly Forecast: Do you really want to build a stairway to the stars? Then you had better dig a very deep foundation. The higher the construction, the more crucial a solid base becomes. Intention is wonderful. Ambition is excellent. But there must also, always, be preparation - and plenty of it. Now I know I am not telling you anything new. This is the speech you usually give to other people. Yet, right now, you are becoming uncharacteristically excitable. This brand new, exceptionally special year is firing your imagination. Rightly so. The changes start this month.

Change is the keyword this month. Change in your personal appearance to your personal environment is all going to happen this year. You tend to be positive about whatever you do and this is infected to the people close to you. Change in mind set and attitude are clear indications for Capricorns in the Horoscope 2012. Self expression is what the whole year is about. You take up to new passions which include painting, poetry and acting as well. Family supports you all through your endeavors. The first half of the year will find you in a Trans where you are not able to decide on most of the crucial issues. January, September and October are the months to pack your bags. Work place will be tense and colleagues will not support you. Expectation levels rise at management level and the stress can cause health problems in a long tenure.

2012 - the year ahead.....

General:

Wave goodbye to the fog of 2011 and say hello to crystal-clear vision in 2012. You’ve no doubt been through a series of powerful metamorphoses since 2008, with Pluto taking possession of your stars. You’re not even halfway through the eighteen year shedding process that Pluto requires, and yet you’re not the same person you were just a few years ago. In some ways 2012 is a long, dramatic pause. You’ll be questioning many aspects of your life, especially work. Mars (the planet of action) will be retrograde for the first quarter of the year in your house of higher consciousness, putting you in a deeply introspective and philosophical mode. You’ll be less inclined to hit the road as you will be to hit the books. In the grand scheme, there is no question that you’re leaving the old life behind. Now it’s just a matter of faithfully emerging into the new.

Love:

Love is in great abundance during the first half of 2012 while Jupiter showers big fortune on your romantic sector. If anything, you’ll be bombarded with so much affection, you will feel guilty having to break so many hearts. You could easily fall in love overseas or with someone from a foreign country. Or love could take you on such a fabulous adventure that your entire world opens up. Life itself becomes a daily romantic experience. With Pluto continuing to excavate nearly every area of your life in his ongoing eighteen-year renovation project in your constellation, your relationships are no exception. One-to-one encounters are like being in constant psychoanalysis. Mars (the planet of drive and mojo) will be in positive aspect to your stars for the entire first half of the year. This bodes exceptionally well for your love life.

Career and Money:

Saturn delivers his last lessons and tests to your career sector as he finishes his tour through the sign of Libra. Use the first ten months of the year to apply all of the wisdom you’ve acquired to taking your professional status to the next level. You’ve learned valuable lessons in the last two-and-a-half years. You know how essential fairness, beauty, integrity and backbone are to your process. From now on these must be an integral part of your work and your larger career goals. In October, Saturn will enter your sector of goals, wishes and group associations, teaching you how to work with colleagues in new, better, and more efficient ways.

Friendship:

Your friendships are no exception when it comes to the deep, soul-searching work of transformational Pluto. One-to-one encounters are like being in constant psychoanalysis. You’re learning so much about yourself through the mirror of your friendships and that isn’t always easy or pretty. But in the end you’re in a process of perpetually unearthing some very deep insights about yourself. And with Saturn moving into your friendship sector this October, get ready to cut some toxic ties. You will be very clear about who your real friends are over the next two-and-a-half years.

Health:

You’ll have the extended benefit of Venus in your health sector from April until August. Note that during the retrograde phase of Venus between May and June, you may feel a little under the weather, especially if you work yourself non-stop without adding in necessary recovery time. But for most of the period between April until the end of 2012, your health has a halo of planetary protection around it. And with the auspices of Jupiter boosting your wellness from June until the end of the year, you should have tons of energy at your disposal. Just avoid excess, especially alcohol and sugar.
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General: This year would be generally a year of low profile for you. It helps you to enter a serene and peaceful atmosphere. You can go in for introspection and spiritual pursuits for the year. Much reflection can be done on your future prospects of the course of your life. You are likely to give up some of your projects that were dear to your hear this year. Your ambitions might take a back seat. Don’t lose heart and let optimism take over you. Certain impulsive actions should be taken in your personal and professional life this year.

Career: New contracts and agreements would be signed in your professional field. Much precision needs to be implemented in doing your works. Show courage and commitment in all your endeavours. Be sure you get the goodwill of your authorities. If willing for a change, then this is the right time. Your hidden talents are likely to come to the fore this year. The first quarter of the year shall see some hindrances on your career path. But do not lose heart and keep going.
Finance: You are likely to have a firm footing with regard to finances this year. Long term projects shall see the light of the day after much delays and hindrances in the past years. Inflow and circulation of money would be satisfactory though you cannot expect a windfall. Business pursuits shall reward well during the first quarter of the year when compared to services. Some artistic pursuits shall also see a better flow of finances during the course of the year.
Love: Your love issues take up the centre of attraction in your circle this year. Much emotional happiness is predicted for the year ahead. You are likely to meet your perfect companion if not already into a relationship. You would be attracted to those who understand your feelings, emotions and sensitivity. Express your feelings with an open heart to your partner. This is just a passing year with no major events or mishaps in your love life.
Health: Do not take much risks with your health issues this coming year. Commit yourself to better health habits and pursuits this year. Manage your energy levels in the best possible way so that you do not end up drained at the end of the year. Do not procrastinate your visit to the doctor or dentist. Something bad would be lurking around the corners. The last quarter of the year shall see you in a more calm and peaceful atmosphere and is an ideal time for relaxing and revamping. 

Personal and Social Life in 2012:
Capricorn is perhaps the most practical of signs, which is why so many of them become business executives, or something similar. They have a good head for practical matters, and an innate knowledge of how society works. Capricorns tend to be practical, and unlike Sagittarius and Pisces, they go for a position in an in-demand, competitive field rather than a more intellectual or artistic professional venture.
It's all about the bottom line, and 2012 is definitely no exception for this rule. Over the past few years, a lot of Capricorns may have been forced to remain in a lower-level position than what is suitable. However, the recession is finally letting up, and if you continue to use your business-related skills the way you always have, you may finally get the promotion you always wanted.
As is often the case, it won't be easy, but bosses, colleagues, and friends alike know your strengths and you are smart enough to make the most of them. Even though it's been rough, you'll make it happen this year. Keep climbing!
Love in 2012 for Singles:
For part of the year, Saturn, the ruler of Capricorn, will be passing through Libra, the sign of marriage - and therefore, single Capricorns are apt to be looking for a mate. Capricorns are usually attracted to people who, like them, take life very seriously. Many meet their partners on the job.
This doesn't mean that they don't go out, though. Capricorns like to go to plays, concerts, and be out in nature. If you meet someone who shares other interests that don't involve work, then you've probably got a winner - and by October, you two might be committed.
No matter how attracted to another a Capricorn might be, he/she isn't the type to rush into anything. They want to get to know the other person thoroughly before they get close. Capricorns enjoy the "getting to know you" phase, and once they make up their minds that the person they're seeing is The One, they won't suddenly change their mind. Once they commit, they commit!
Career and Money in 2012:
Capricorns enjoy the competition and excitement of the business world. They may be disappointed when a promising transaction goes down the tubes, but they are resilient so go on to the next possibility and make the most of it. Money is important to Capricorns, not just because it can provide a good life for loved ones, but because they often associate having money with being a worthy person.
Many Capricorns don't have much time for pleasant pastimes such as gardening, but they do enjoy them. You should devote more time to one in 2012 - it could even pay off. Sometimes hobbies turn this into a second career. Outdoors and artistic ventures will be a great way to relieve stress, not only in 2012 but for years to come. The pleasure of seeing what you can produce is boundless, especially when it's what you want to do, not just what you need to do.

Overview

The confusion of 2011 is about to lift as clarity returns in 2012. You've no doubt been through a series of powerful metamorphoses since 2008, when Pluto took possession of your stars for the long haul. You're not even a quarter of the way through the 18-year shedding process that Pluto requires ... and yet you're not the same person you were just a few years ago by any stretch of the imagination. In some ways, you can expect this year to be a long, dramatic pause. You'll be questioning many aspects of your existence, especially your professional life. Mars, the planet of work and action, will be retrograde for the first quarter of the year in your house of higher learning and travel, putting you in a deeply introspective and philosophical mode. During this time, you'll be less inclined to hit the road than you will be to hit the books.

When the eclipse patterns stir up the winds of change for you again in spring and summer, you'll experience some major epiphanies about the new direction you need to take. The new Moon solar eclipse in your work sector brings a fresh approach to the way you go about your daily routine. And then, the full Moon lunar eclipse of June in your dream sector will bring the muse and vision to inspire you to go beyond the known. The total solar eclipse and new Moon in your goal sector in November is the final push to plant radically new seeds. There's no question that you're leaving your old life behind; it's now just a matter of faithfully emerging into the new.

Love is in the air with generous Jupiter in sister Earth sign Taurus, showering your romantic sector until June. The planet of fortune will provide ample opportunities for you to fall in love with someone new - or simply love the one you're with. Pleasure becomes a key theme for the first half of the year, providing a nice balance to your normal dutiful life.

Romantic

Love is in great abundance during the first half of 2012, while Jupiter showers big fortune on your romantic sector. If anything, you'll be bombarded with so much affection, you'll feel guilty having to break so many hearts. You could easily fall in love overseas or with someone from another country under Jupiter's influence; at the same time, love could take you on such a fabulous adventure that your entire world will open up! In any case, this is a year when you'll fall in love a little bit with everything and everyone. Life itself becomes a daily romantic experience!

Mars, the planet of drive and mojo, will be in positive aspect to your stars for the entire first half of the year. This also bodes exceptionally well for your love life. Your ability to magnetize intense encounters is remarkable under this aspect. The chemistry you have with your partner is what makes life so alive and on fire, so enjoy it. It also makes it necessary for you to have more physical outlets for your surplus of libidinal energy. You're usually more apt to direct this energy toward your work, but during the first half of the year, you're more likely to put it into your love life.

With Pluto continuing to excavate nearly every area of your life through its ongoing 18-year renovation project in your constellation, your relationships are no exception. One-to-one encounters are like being in constant psychoanalysis - you learn so much about yourself through the mirror of your relationship, and that isn't always easy or pretty. Still, you'll perpetually unearth some very deep insights about yourself through this process. If you've endured lost love over the past few years, trust that every death in your love life will be followed with a powerful rebirth.

Career

Your planetary ruler will give its final teachings and tests in your career sector this year during its final transit through Libra. Have you learned your lessons these past two years in balance, beauty and harmony? Apply this wisdom and take your professional status to the next level in 2012 - especially in the first 10 months. You've learned how essential creativity and beauty are to your process, and from now on, these qualities must be an integral part of your work and your larger career aspirations. In October, Saturn will move on to your sector of goals, wishes and group associations. At that point you'll want to focus on how to rally a fabulous crew to back your vision!

Venus will spend an extended period in your work sector between April and August. During the retrograde phase in May and June, some projects may get stalled. But if you use this as a creative and introspective time, it could be incredibly rewarding. When Venus turns direct in June, you can turn all your creative visions into reality. Neptune, the planet of inspiration and glamour, will transit back into your mental sector in February to bring back a deluge of creative visions. You're beginning to think more like a poet and a mystic, and with just a little practical application, this can easily translate into wondrous creations in the world. Jupiter will join Venus in June, doubling pleasure and luck in your daily work.

June's new Moon solar eclipse in your house of work will speed up the ongoing changes you've seen over the past 18 months. You've been on an accelerated course chock full of unexpected twists and turns. As usual, you've navigated all the unexpected shifts with perfect grace. The confluences of powerful forces all seem to pointing you toward a spectacular future. Just follow the signs - they're everywhere now!

2011 - the year just gone

I am shamelessly going to recycle these questions and see how 2011 compares to 2010...
1. What did you do in 2010 that you'd never done before?
* Resigned after 11 years.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
* Yes - lost weight. Probably, no definitely - quit smoking.
3. How will you be spending New Year's Eve?
* Erm out probably with Mr G in the Tup
4. Did anyone close to you die?
* Thankfully, no. Though seeing Marco's accident felt like it.
5. What countries did you visit?
* China, Malaysia and USA
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
* Self belief and the confidence to survive down under.
7. What date from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
* October 23rd. Sepang. RIP Marco
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
* Getting a new job and opportunity of a life time in a new country.
9. What was your biggest failure?
* Not quitting smoking.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
* No.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
* Tickets to places far away.
12. Where did most of your money go?
* Ciggies.
13. What song will always remind you of 2011?
* Gossip 'Heavy Cross'
14. What do you wish you'd done more of?
* Laughed. Walked.
15. What do you wish you'd done less of?
* Bitten my tongue
16. What was your favourite TV program?
* Rev
17. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
* Not particularly.
18. What was the best book you read?
* Bleak House - Charles Dickens.... though I read lots see here.
19. What was your greatest musical discovery?
* Peaches/Gossip
20. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
* Good friends, work colleagues.
21. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
* Generally those who should know better but probably never will.
22. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
* Getting my new job... though at the moment I feel really scared!
23. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Happier.
ii. thinner or fatter? Thinner
iii. richer or poorer? Richer.
24. How did you spend Christmas?
* With the folks and Mr G. It went far too quickly.
25. Did you fall in love in 2010?
* No.
26. How many one-night stands?
* 0.
27. What did you want and get?
* Change.
28. What did you want and not get?
* Peace.
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
* The Fighter or Fastest.
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
* I stayed indoors and listened to the Archers all day on Radio 7 - then went to Wimbledon and drank with chums. A great way to turn 38.
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
* Gillingham not fluffing it at the end of the season and missing the play offs.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?
* Comfort ahead of fashion.
33. What kept you sane?
* Holidays. Reading.
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
* Nicky Hayden
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
* Economic dowerness
36. Who did you miss?
* My brother.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
* Met some tops people on the China trip.
40. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011:
* Being single isn't a reason to feel insignificant. Get out there and shine. Oh and that I have a lot of respect from the people I work with and have worked with - made me feel very humble.