Gemini and the rest
2004: Your Year Ahead
by Russell Grant
Gemini (22 May - 21 June)
Love: If you're on the lookout for love, you won't have to look far. But, due to the intensity of the stars in your marriage and partnerships house, if you're searching for a calm and cosy affair, think again! Obsession and revenge are in the air as is desire and sex. So whomever you get involved with, you might find that you get more than you bargained for. The good days are very good but the heavy days are mega-heavy. Much breezier but less exciting is companionship with someone slow and steady. OK, so he or she might not set the world on fire, but at least you know where you stand with them.
Life: Thinking of moving office or home? Whatever way you look at it, there's a lot of cases and packing going on in 2004. Although you might have to pay out more than you choose to do, it will be money well spent so long as you go into the pros and cons first. Drawing up a budget and sticking to the fiscal boundaries means you can have the best on offer. Any kind of travel will bring out your optimistic side, but don't go by yourself. Journey with someone to share the experience or, at destination's end, make sure you've a friend or relative waiting for you, so you can be whisked back for some creature comforts.
Loot: Window-shopping is the cheapest kind there is and if you have made every coin count in the past then you're about to enjoy your prudence. But if you've been the exact opposite, you may have little to show. So now, in 2004, you must invest it in the wisest way. Get advice if you don't know how. Only purchase what is absolutely needed, as the bare necessities are what matter most. You see, how you handle your dough this year will give a clue as to what you can expect in 2005. Are you going to make your money rise or will you fall financially flat because of a moment of monetary madness? It's your call.
2004: Your Year Ahead
by Russell Grant
Cancer (22 June - 23 July)
Love: A fascinating year which I am loathe to say has the potential of being one of the best ever, but if you play your stars right it can be. From April onwards, when some folks are on a hiding to nothing you are about to make a killing in the nicest possible way. You can dispose of the past and embrace the future. Sexually, you are at a peak - and your age is irrelevant. It's how you feel deep down inside that matters, and in 2004, you are like a passionate volcano ready to erupt with love. The more the year goes on, the more your chances of romance are enhanced.
Life: Because you can often see the dark side of life and worry about nothing, it's time you realised that the reality check that you received recently doesn't preclude you from having a good time. There's no need to feel guilty if you are enjoying yourself. On the contrary, isn't it time you threw caution to the wind and let yourself go? I should jolly well say so - but don't go from one extreme to another. If you can balance up your life to include duty one side and doing your own thing the other then 2004 will go down in your personal history as the year when you got it right.
Loot: There's something potentially lucrative lurking on your doorstep of life. By that I mean a person or opportunity that has been in your community or neighbourhood ever since you moved in has been waiting for you to pick up on it. All of a sudden you see what you've overlooked or ignored for far too long. Get on your bike and have a mosey around and you'll see serendipity appear, inviting you to do something with your mind, body or spirit that will make you better off, not just with your savings but self-esteem, too. You'll start to feel good about yourself, which will translate into cash along the way. This is one of the most empowering years for your career and ambitions, one when you can find a new mission and purpose in life. Set yourself a target and aim towards it.
2004: Your Year Ahead
by Russell Grant
Virgo (24 Aug - 23 Sept)
Love: It's Leap Year this year, so dream up every fantasy love wish and every sexy shenanigan you can think of to capture someone's heart. There's something about you that is extra special at least until your birthday, so make the most of the amorous vibes that circulate around you. Your attractive aura is at its best when you socialise and get out with folks who make you smile. Laughter is not just a tonic, it's an aphrodisiac that's the biggest turn on since Viagra! From engagements to living together, however you look at it, happiness is love shaped this year. My best advice is to keep your affair open and ready for anything and remember this: the wisest action to ensure someone is yours for keeps is to allow them space and independence when they want it.
Life: There's more to someone than meets the eye and even if they appear innocent you mustn't be so gullible you get drawn into a web of deceit and power games. You will sense when something is wrong, and, when you do, use this extra information you gain intuitively to get yourself out of a problem before you wade into it. Psychology can be destructive as well as constructive, so don't let anyone play on your mind or make you think that things are a figment of your imagination. Rise above negativity and if you can detach yourself from someone who wants to control you, the sooner the better.
Loot: Your desire to lead the good life could plunge you into serious debt. Instead of piling things you can't afford onto credit cards, take a more strategic approach to acquisitions. Saving for special items is ultimately more fulfilling than immediately satisfying your whims. If you're trying to ply a child with expensive gifts, consider what damaging lessons you may be teaching. A more responsible approach to money is in order.
2004: Your Year Ahead
by Russell Grant
Libra (24 Sept - 23 Oct)
Love: Looking back with regret never did anyone any good and if you try to emulate a past romance or wonder 'what if' about an affair then self-pity will set in. You learned something from a past sexual encounter and this year you can put it into practice. But there is one big difference: fantasy and spirituality are high on your amorous agenda, so a person you meet this year will want your love and loyalty and nothing else - there are no other conditions. What matters most is that you share interests and companionship together as sex is just a flying fancy but cannot compete with true love.
Life: Your career is going to be more important to you this year than it has been for a very long time. Take stock of your achievements and account of your ambitions, as you begin 2004 in the throes of a two-year period when you must pursue a new mission and goal in life. Restlessness is a symptom of your need to assuage your ego and gain the recognition you believe you deserve. But first, you must prove yourself, if only to yourself. Nobody else's approval matters a jot. Along the way, a move or job in another place or country is what you need to regenerate your life. Plus, it will stimulate your desire for a new outlook and direction. Actions speak louder than dreams.
Loot: This is no year to go splashing out your money as though it's gone out of fashion. If the smallest change is burning a hole in your pocket then stick it in a piggy bank but don't spend it on fripperies or waste. You should divert whatever you have into fulfilling an ambition, as Rome cannot be built in a day without an exchequer to manage and resource it. To attain a life goal you must invest in yourself first, from a fresh image to learning something that will stand you in good stead. Spend purely out of self-interest this year and in pursuit of a profession that will give you the success, prestige and kudos you crave.
2004: Your Year Ahead
by Russell Grant
Scorpio (24 Oct - 22 Nov)
Love: If you're in the mood for the kind of loving that is different to anything you've ever known or practised before, get ready for a seven-year phase when you will surprise even yourself with what you have the penchant to get up to! Be sure to give your partner some space if you're already involved and remember what's sauce for the goose ... With the kind of starry energy infiltrating your heart, you cannot be held answerable or responsible for your romantic taste in the coming years. So just lie back and think of Britain when the situation arises. Single Scorpios who are fancy free and available are in the most favourable position for long-term loving.
Life: Life is a two-way stretch in 2004. When it comes to domestic concerns, make sure you are upfront at all times, as honesty is by far and large the best policy. A relative may try to pull the wool over your eyes and spin a yarn, but if their deeds look dodgy, you're likely to be right. My only worry is that your suspicions could lead to paranoia. So make sure you have proof or evidence before you accuse. The annum ahead is also crammed full with joy and celebration, too. A baby's birth or pregnancy - even a wee pet - bring out your bright, caring and adorable colours. Creatively, you are in a class of your own. By expressing it in 2004, you could be heading towards a very profitable enterprise to come.
Loot: Don't get involved with any firm, company or person whose reputation is lower than the sewer. If you do then don't come running to me if they stitch you up financially. When signing contracts or documents, take advice from a lawyer or accountant first. You can't be too careful. Money is more empowering than ever this year as it enables you to do something more with your life. In which case, see what's on offer from legitimate agencies such as an official source or a charity. It will give you a basis to launch yourself into a venture where you have the ability to spin gold from straw - anything that starts small can end up very big. But make sure no secret strings are attached beforehand.
2004: Your Year Ahead
by Russell Grant
Sagittarius (23 Nov - 21 Dec)
Love: Love blows hot and cold this year, and when it's hot, it is a like a furnace of fervent desire, and, when it's cold, more icy than an Arctic blast. Before making a romantic decision based on how sexy someone is when you first meet, tread with caution. You may find, the next time you meet, they are totally indifferent to your charms. This is not a year for major commitments until you have sown up loose ends of an old love. You could be tripped up with the first new flush of love since a break-up or loss. Enjoying yourself is the best way to be, that way you won't make the same mistakes you made in the past and you can play the field without fear of being trapped.
Life: If you want a happy ending to a fairytale, you will get it but not in the way you think. Highly radical and rebellious star energy sweeps down on you and that means unless you are adaptable and able to cope with sudden change your health will be the first to suffer. Only by opening up yourself to whatever life brings and casting your fate to the wind will you reap the good things on offer. If you are by nature (and some Sadgies are) unbending and inflexible or the extreme opposite, unreliable or undisciplined, then you will get the worst of the cosmic deal to come. Be cool, calm and collected in the face of adversity.
Loot: The priority is make sure you have paid the tax or VAT office their due, and that nothing is outstanding to anyone who could put the knife in and you you are covered by insurance or any other financial safeguards. If you've been a careful and frugal in recent years then you will come out smiling with plenty to look forward to. But if you have given into Sagittarian whims and been excessive, extravagant and exceptionally bad at money management then you must seek advice quickly or your coffers will be empty. Sensible actions financially - and not being dependent on anyone other than yourself - is the best way to be.
2004: Your Year Ahead
by Russell Grant
Capricorn (22 Dec - 20 Jan)
Love: If you're starting out with someone new or have the love of your life already in your heart since you can't remember when, then this year will reward devotion and loyalty with more happiness than you can imagine. But if an affair is flaky and rocky or leaves you starved of affection, then you are more likely to drift apart than come together - unless you are prepared to work at save an existing relationship. On your own and looking for companionship may not be the most exciting area of your amorous world, but perhaps someone serious or ambitious may be just the kind of guy or gal you need at this time.
Life: Don't be surprised if you witness unbelievable changes in your family affairs that ripple out and affect you. You will be an oasis of calm in a ravaged world when people are at each other's throats. An emotional parting of the ways needn't be a bad thing - for instance youngsters need to fly the nest, and nature makes events occur that we as mere mortals cannot control. However, at the end of 2004 many of you will have gone through a catharsis that was long overdue. Time to remove the clutter and emotional baggage from deep down inside so you can move on and get a handle on your future.
Loot: Deluding yourself that you're OK financially can only continue for so long. Of course, usually you are careful with cash, so it may be someone close to you who is playing financially fast and loose. If you want to know where you stand economically then get a spreadsheet and put down every outgoing expense and incoming salary and keep track of it. One uncertainty is the truthfulness of others and it is this unknown quantity you must be aware of. Apart from other's disingenuousness, cash injected into bettering your image and bolstering your self-worth will pay dividends in 2004.
2004: Your Year Ahead
by Russell Grant
Aquarius (21 Jan - 19 Feb)
Love: Romance more than sex makes 2004 a year when you can fulfil your fantasies. If things do get fruity, be prepared to see someone in a completely different loving light! Be warned, this year you see someone as you want them to be rather than how they really are. Once they reveal their true colours, they will fall off the pedestal you put them on, and, as the scales drop from your eyes, you will be left you confused and disillusioned. Rather than suffer, be realistic from the word go and you can keep your surprises to a minimum. A companionship, however, based on spiritual bliss and mutual understandings will lead to a year of total joy.
Life: Oh for the glamorous life! Beauty makes your world go round and that includes your own appearance. Use this year to mould and fashion an image that coaxes out your true persona and gorgeousness. If beauty is only skin deep, look inside, for you have a lovely soul that is dying to get out. Do this by devoting yourse
