Aries March 20 - April 18
The secret during 2016 is to plan, but ensure both arrangements, and even your ideas, are flexible. This will mean you can respond swiftly when events and, often, the circumstances of others change. Because these twists and turns are frequent, you’ll soon focus on exploration, not details. This is also a year of teamwork, both in your personal life and out in the world. If there’s any turning point it’s September, when on the 9th, fortunate Jupiter moves to accent those close alliances, beginning a year-long cycle of joint efforts that are profitable in many ways, and on the 23rd, when an eclipse changes everything, possibly overnight. While the outcome will be spectacular, just how may not be clear until 2017.
Celebrity birthday: Kangana Ranaut (March 23, 1987)
Also: Maisie Williams (April 15, 1997); Rani Mukerji (March 21, 1978)
Taurus April 19 - May 19
The theme of 2016 is flexibility. This means both altering long-standing habits and going with the flow when shifts in the circumstances of others force you to make changes. True, often this will seem unfair, costly or just plain unrealistic. Unsettling and, often, unwelcome as these are, what and who you encounter broaden your life in wonderful ways. By midyear you’ll think you’ve found the right formula. But even that will change, probably often. Yet each stage is introducing you to new activities, places and people. Ensure plans are flexible, because things won’t come together until early 2017. When they do, it will be wonderful.
Celebrity birthday: Adele (May 5, 1988)
Also: Channing Tatum (April 26, 1980); Madhuri Dixit (May 15, 1967)
Gemini May 20 - June 19
During 2015 you tackled numerous domestic, practical and financial matters and for the first half of 2016, you’ll be finishing the job. While in most cases there’s little to do, in a few you must substantially rethink plans or get others involved. This results in delays but either strengthens existing relationships or brings important new people into your life. Ensure all arrangements are flexible, since eclipses in March and September bring shake-ups that, while unsettling, will ultimately be amazingly beneficial. Knowing that, be prepared to rethink both long-standing goals and recent plans often and you’ll achieve far more than you imagined possible when the year began.
Celebrity birthday: Natalie Portman (June 9, 1981)
Also: Sonakshi Sinha (June 2, 1987); Helena Bonham Carter (May 26, 1966)
Cancer June 20 - July 21
Obviously, you’d prefer to have solid facts before you make decisions. Instead, develop the habit of adjusting your perspective as you learn more. While, inevitably, eclipses in March and September lead to shake-ups, you’ll soon realise these are freeing you to undertake long cherished goals. True, doing this could mean shedding familiar elements of your life, activities or career. And, equally, you’ll be venturing into new territory, practically, professionally or in terms of close alliances, personal or otherwise. Still, don’t allow fears to undermine you. If in doubt, go for it. You’ll only regret what you didn’t do or pursue, not what you did.
Celebrity birthday: Ranveer Singh (July 6, 1985)
Also: Arjun Kapoor (June 28, 1985); Kanye West (June 8, 1977)
Leo July 22 - August 21
As a fire sign, your nature is to think ahead, not dwell on the past. Yet during the first half of 2016, you’ll need to review both your recent efforts, personally, professionally and especially financially. This means you can rethink what isn’t working and expand on what is. The better informed you are, the better advantage you’ll take of sudden potentially profitable changes triggered by eclipses in March and September. You’ll also be examining the balance between domestic matters, family and the activities that lift your spirits. What you discover and who you meet will take you into new, and exciting, territory.
Celebrity birthday: Chris Hemsworth (August 11, 1983)
Also: Kajol (August 5, 1974); Sridevi (August 13, 1963)
Virgo August 22 - September 21
Between expansive Jupiter’s presence in Virgo from August 2015 until September of this year, and eclipses in March and, also, September, ensure plans are flexible. Even more, explore every encounter, idea or offer, even those that seem unrealistic. With so much around you changing and your own perspective shifting, you’ll be rethinking plans constantly. Also, recognise setbacks as an invitation to examine both long-standing and existing arrangements as well as future plans. This applies to your personal life and relationships as well as practicalities. It may slow your pace but will be amazingly informative, now and for the future, as well.
Celebrity birthday: Blake Lively (August 25, 1987)
Also: Lea Michele (August 29, 1986); Ayushmann Khurrana (September 14, 1984)
Libra September 22 - October 21
Being genuinely interested in the world around you and what others are doing, you’re regarded as flexible. However, when it comes to your own life, you’re a creature of habit, and will turn down offers, personal and otherwise, without even realising it. During the first half of 2016, events force you to, first, spot these habits and begin making changes. Why? You’re being prepared for the expansive, year-long, cycle of growth that begins with Jupiter’s move into Libra, in September. Knowing that, waste no time perfecting plans now. Instead, review what needs improvement and, equally, what, and who, you could do without.
Celebrity birthday: Ranbir Kapoor (September 28, 1982)
Also: Beyonce (September 4,1981); Idris Elba (September 6, 1972)
Scorpio October 22 - November 20
Learning you’re in for unexpected developments may sound worrying. But rather, this is a period of breakthroughs. First, because often fabulous changes appear suddenly, you’ll learn to be more easy-going about surprises. Equally, you’ll realise what seem setbacks are an invitation to undo familiar but restrictive habits. True, often this means turning crucial decisions over to others. Still, with fortunate Jupiter forming brilliant alliances with your ruler Pluto in March and June, every twist and turn will lead to something worthwhile. You’ll benefit simply from exploring, so make a point of doing that, at minimum. You’ll be amazed by the wonderful surprises life brings your way.
Celebrity birthday: Katy Perry (October 25, 1984)
Also: Willow Smith (October 31, 2000); Ryan Gosling (November 12, 1980)
Sagittarius November 21 - December 20
Usually, one of your strengths is your ability to think and act swiftly. While you’ll rely on that frequently, just as often you’ll need to pause, rely on others for decisions or, for a period of time, do nothing. This cycle lasts until late September, and forces you to slow your reaction patterns. Although initially irritating, you learn a lot about yourself, others, and gain a fresh, and useful, perspective. Thus, when you need to make life-changing decisions, you’ll take time to gather the necessary facts. Better yet, this new approach strengthens relationships, out in the world and with those closest.
Celebrity birthday: Irrfan Khan (November 30, 1967)
Also: John Abraham (December 17, 1972); Taylor Swift (December 13, 1989)
Capricorn December 21 - January 19
Usually you’re the one who analyses the situations, decides what’s best then organises plans. But with your ruler Saturn in the most strategic portion of your chart until late 2017, life’s about teamwork, if not leaving even crucial decisions to others. While some concepts worry you, many are thrilling and, better yet, broaden your horizons intellectually, in terms of experience and connections. What you learn in turn raises questions about elements of your habits and priorities you’ve regarded as unchanging. Soon, you’re exploring options that once you’d never even have considered. This enriches your life in wonderful and potentially thrilling, if unexpected, ways.
Celebrity birthday: Zayn Malik (January 12, 1993)
Also: Louis Tomlinson (December 24, 1991); Deepika Padukone (January 5, 1986)
Aquarius January 20 - February 18
Having been born under one of the most quick-minded of signs, you could find this year’s events perplexing. With the foundation on which they’re based changing, you’re short of facts. But, also, your own perspective is shifting, enough that things won’t add up, at least initially. Yet your instincts will tell you it’s all going in the right direction. That’s true. Gradually you realise each month’s events add to what you’ve learnt previously. While the pictures clear by midyear, the turning point is September. After that you’ve the confidence to say farewell to the past and embrace dramatic changes in your work or lifestyle.
Celebrity birthday: Kelly Rowland (February 11, 1981)
Also: Harry Styles (February 1, 1994); Sushant Singh Rajput (January 21, 1986)
Pisces February 19 - March 19
Once you understand that 2016 is about change, especially those triggered by eclipses in March and September and the accompanying shake-ups, you’ll ensure any plans you make are flexible. This allows you to sustain long-standing goals, eliminate what would no longer work and include what’s new and worthwhile. Being intuitive, you’ll sense what’s best. Waste no time justifying those instincts but, rather, quietly adjust arrangements as dictated by events. Don’t allow others to rush plans. Gradually things will come together. Any losses will be more than compensated for by exciting new developments involving your domestic set-up, family life and activities out in the world.
Celebrity birthday: Alia Bhatt (March 15, 1993)
Also: Ellen Page (February 21, 1987); Emily Blunt (February 23, 1983)
