If you can adequately deal with Saturn and its constrictions on some of your personal friendships, you’ll be able to step outside outdated relationships to create some new friendships in the second half of the year. Actually, although some of your relationships may start to feel worn out and outdated, you mustn’t ‘throw out the baby with the bathwater’, as they say. There are still some lessons to be learned in your current relationships and you must be mature enough to face up to this reality.
Venus, the planet of love, and Mercury and Mars also have a hand in your romantic developments in 2012, so we should look at what they are doing in your horoscope to get a clearer picture of what may happen to you, Sagittarius.
Although Mercury offers you some fleeting opportunities in the first ten days of the year, you may still have to bide your time until some more promising romantic opportunities surface in the latter part of February. This will be due to the transit of Venus in your zone of love affairs and creativity. Throughout February and for a part of March, an exciting new romance may develop and, with Uranus also part of the mix, this could be someone who will certainly surprise you.
I mentioned earlier the wonderful opportunities that will come your way with the placement of Venus and Jupiter in your zone of marriage and public relations. There’s an attractive quality about you and this is part of the play of Venus in your marital zone. but the real peak in your rela- tionship opportunities comes around in June when Venus, Mercury, the Sun and then Jupiter all weigh in on the equation. You might actually be overwhelmed with love energy at this time, so be careful of reacting too quickly.
Curb your reactions in August, when Mars and Saturn adversely affect your friendships and love affairs. You may feel devitalised, frustrated and unable to take your romance to that next level you so often dream of.
Don’t force things, go with the flow and trust in the power of your horo- scope and karma to make things work for you. This is promising in the latter part of October and throughout November, when Venus pacifies many of these departments of your life.
By studying the transits of the planets around your horoscope, we note certain important times of the year that are far more satisfying romanti- cally and emotionally. Important dates during 2012, at which time you can expect improvements or opportunities in your relationships, include the period of the 8th of February through to the 3rd of March. During this period, both Venus and Mercury activate your zone of romance and creativity.
When Venus enters your zone of marriage after the 4th of April, you may start to feel a deeper affection for someone. You can enjoy the company of friends and will yourself feel much more attractive due to the influence of Venus attracting others to you.
Some other key dates you should bear in mind and note in your diary are the 24th of May, the 28th of June but also the 8th to the 24th of August, when your sexual energies should also be on the rise.
Venus once again throws its beautifying influence at you around the 9th and up to and including the 17th of July, when Mercury enters your zone of friendships. You can look forward to some wonderful experiences with friends and strangers alike.
In August, Mars and Saturn obstruct your personal relationships, your friendships and even some of your most personal aspirations. Although it is a frustrating time, remember that patience is required to deal with these energies or you could find yourself easily exhausted. The new Moon once again takes place in Leo, your zone of travels and higher education. This is a good time for developing your diplomacy and skills.
The fun-filled period for you, during which time you might be surprised to meet not just one but several people who have a romantic interest in you, would be after the 28th of October. The solar eclipse on the 14th of November in your zone of hidden energies, and to some extent sexuality, also points to the fact that some new, possibly clandestine relationship, could come to the fore. be careful. Trust your instincts because this can be a confusing time emotionally.
Work and money
The year 2012 continues to be very important for your finances and more importantly for the way you earn money, Sagittarius. With the Sun and Pluto combining in your zone of income in January, you will be quickly ‘off the block’ and ready to create new financial opportunities for your- self. You realise that you can’t wait for money to come to you, and you need to transform your attitudes to this important aspect of your life.
Throughout February, Venus and Mercury bring you a blend of a lack of curiosity, especially related to speculation and property matters by investigating these areas of potential returns on your investment, you could strike up the right balance to become successful at some time in the future through this method of making money.
Until Jupiter moves to the strong angle of your horoscope after June, you may find yourself in a bit of a ditch (financially speaking). To tap into your moneymaking powers also means knowing when to cut back your unnecessary expenses. So, in the first part of the year, why not simply work on this aspect of self-control rather than scrambling so hard to earn it?
Finance Peak
After the 4th of June, the lunar eclipse as well as Mercury combining in your area of shared finances could find you researching aspects of the money market and other unique methods of getting ahead financially. This you will find very interesting and exciting at the same time.
All in all, the second half of 2012 should be more lucrative for you and in particular the period after the 28th of October when Venus accentuates your profit sector. After this time you can expect much more cash flowing your way, Sagittarius.
The usual advice I give regarding money is that it’s a good idea to work harder on saving money, because in this latter part of the year you are likely to want to spend big, which is part of your Sagittarian personality. It would be a terrible thing to start the new year feeling cash-poor.
Financial Tips
Knowing that this year is going to be a transformative one for your finances means you should prepare to try new things that are going to
increase your profit, income and business opportunities. Naturally, this is going to give you more cash in your pocket, with the ability to buy a better lifestyle ultimately.
I mentioned in the previous segment just how important the combination of Venus and Mercury, good luck and curiosity are going to be for you this year. Well, when Venus enters your fifth house of speculation on the
8th of February, you may have a desire to try something you haven’t invested in before. While this is not a bad idea, it also indicates you may be somewhat impulsive. Don’t forget to do your homework thoroughly first.
Once again, around the 12th of March up until the 4th of April, the pres- ence of Mercury—although giving you ample opportunities to increase your bank balance—warns of setbacks, delays and unusual develop- ments in your negotiations. The retrogression of Mercury is notorious for requiring patience, coupled with due diligence. After the middle of April, you will be in a better position to capitalise on these opportunities.
Eclipse Highlight
With the exception of the eclipse on the 14th of November, you should start to see your income increase steadily. Be careful around this time, however, because you may lapse into old habits of spending more than you’ve earned.
Saturn produces some difficult circumstances with respect to being paid, negotiations with friends and the general success of your financial aspirations this year, because it is in your zone of life fulfilment and busi- ness profits. This continues until October, after which you have the green light in your business and personal finances.
Karma, luck and meditation
There are key planets that govern the spirituality of the different star signs and in your case, Sagittarius, the Sun and Mars are those principal planets.
During the next twelve months, the Sun offers you some unusual pathways to self-satisfaction and self-realisation. The first critical date is around the 20th of March, when it enters into your zone of spiritual initiation. If you haven’t yet experienced some sort of enlightenment or internal awareness, it could happen this under this transit.
Once again, between the 3rd and the 22nd of July, the Sun will activate many of your spiritual instincts. Such things as intuition, deep, lucid dreaming and premonitions will come to the fore, and this shouldn’t surprise you, for Sagittarius is well noted for producing these energies within its natives.
From the 24th of August to the 7th of October, Mars, your future karma planet, also activates some of the unconscious areas of your horoscope, helping you release many of your past grievances, emotional scares and family problems. Remain receptive to these energies because this is most certainly a karmically cleansing year. We also see this unfolding in the action of Pluto, which is moving through your zone of material values. Many things will change this year but you have to be open and not fear what is inevitable on your karmic path.
A spiritual retreat or time away from your usual group of friends and family members is not only a suggestion after the 23rd of October but imperative to your spiritual wellbeing. ‘Silence is golden’ and this is not just a saying without meaning.
Golden Key of Silence
By actually disciplining yourself to remain silent and listen to the still, small voice within, you can experience some amazing insights into your own nature and the nature of humanity in general.
You will find this period illuminating and it continues strongly up until the 22nd of November, when what is known as the ‘Sun of Return’ occurs in your horoscope; that is, the Sun returns to your Sun sign of Sagittarius.
All in all, it should be an enlightening year and one that will bring many, many changes for you, which, if not resisted, will move you to a whole new level of awareness for your future.
