2018 Horoscope: What's in store for you in the next 12 months

Your hard work will pay offAriesMarch 20 April 19This is the year to explore and forge stronger emotional bonds with people you care about Its a year to work hard and dive deep where love is concerned Mark January 31 and August 11 in your calendars as love days Use them to have meaningful conversations with those you love August is a month of commitment Get in touch with your true self and listen to your heart Its a good time to rekindle old passion This year you could be working harder than you did There will be better clarity in terms of goals to pursue and the direction you want your career to go in The good news is that you will have the energy and focus to realise your dreams Your hard work will pay off Watch out for professional developments in March This is a year of manifestation of hard work for all Arians Define an exercise routine which you can sustain visit a nutritionist and change your diet Remember to stay away from drastic changes whether its fad diets or extreme workouts Incorporate changes that you will be able to implement in the long runMonths to watch out forApril Watch your emotions and try not to lose your coolMay To make lifestyle changesJuneJuly Time to heal old wounds and go for a holiday with yourselfSeptember Move ahead courageously with your plansYoull be driven careerfocussedTaurusApril 19 May 20The year will bring big changes for your sign Expect to do the unexpected shake things up and be willing to explore and experiment Be open to changing your perspective so that you can evolve The expansive and beneficial energy of Jupiter in your relationship sector carries on supporting you till November 2018 encouraging you to broaden your friend circle and spend time with people you love Its a wonderful year to improve relationships Get creative in your relationships dont hesitate to wear your heart on your sleeve Vulnerability will in fact turn in to an asset this year You will be driven and careerfocussed Push yourself to make things happen Dont leave things for later Finish the important stuff in the first half of the year This is the year to be flexible and adventurous Dont hesitate to try the road less taken Reassess your longterm plans You could face challenges if the groundwork is not meticulous Listen to your body before you map your fitness goals Rather than regular gymming try power yoga or anything that helps your mind and body relax Nature walks time spent with people who love and support will prove therapeuticMonths to watch out forFebruary Reset career goalsMarch Accept your friends for who they areJulyAugust Focus on communicationNovember Plan a holidayThis year is about loveGeminiMay 20 June 20This year is about forging deeper bonds with people in your life whether those driven by intimacy or emotions This is because both Saturn and Pluto are in your intimacy sector for the year You may need to get rid of some individuals whom you dont feel a strong connection to and work on strengthening the bond with those who matter You are being asked to listen more and react less in your personal relationships Nurture your relationships and move away from power struggles Listen to your gut for guidance especially where your work is concerned There could be times where you may lack clarity on the way ahead and what you ultimately want to achieve This is a wonderful year for all creative projects artists musicians and writers Its an excellent year for work opportunities too Dont hesitate to explore the offbeat path Fresh air will do you wonders Try working out in open spaces take a walk in parks and practice breathing exercises Change your diet and go back to a basic and simple way of consuming foodMonths to watch out forMarch to midApril Communication is keyAugust Focus on details at workNovember Balance relationships both personal and businessExpect new opportunities at workCancerJune 20 July 22The year 2018 is all about adapting to new opportunities both in the personal and professional space Its an excellent year for beginning new relationships and improving existing ones The last two years have taught you lessons in relationships now implement them Be watchful of power struggles with a specific someone even though you may feel you are being tested Its a great year to travel and reconnect with people you love People close to you could be seeking more attention and support in the second half of the year so be patient Its a year of changes at work You can expect exciting new opportunities Some changes may feel sudden and unplanned Show patience and willingness to explore uncharted territory which should bring about new possibilities to expand your work and grow Workouts done at home will benefit you Create a small space for yourself where you can do your workout Sign up at a community pool and go for a regular swim Opt for home cooked food as far as possible Try growing basic herbs at home to use in your food Organic tea and seafood will help calm your nervesMonths to watch out forMay Keep your eyes open for new work opportunitiesAugust Good time for a family reunionDraft brave goals and youll shineLeoJuly 22 August 22This year is big on the work front Throughout the year you will feel energised and confident to pursue your goals Travel will be beneficial both personally and professionally Its a year of finding love dating and having a lot of fun in your existing relationship Some of you will commit to a deeper relationship and if things have been challenging you will take a call on the said relationship Its a wonderful year to take a holiday with your family and reconnect with your siblings and extended family You can also renovate your home or move into a new one year seeking more support and comfort You work will be in full swing in 2018 encouraging you to power ahead Work on new brave goals or even a new career direction Dont hesitate to take on more work You will shine provided you are doing something you are passionate about Opportunities to collaborate and work with others will present themselves the entire year Expect accolades and recognition for hard work Running will be therapeutic as would be any structured work out Try power yoga or cycling on adventurous trails Take short breaks throughout the year to align your mind and body Watch your sweet toothMonths to watch out forFebruary Plan an exotic date with your sweetheartJulyAugust Keep aggression at bay in relationshipsSeptember Expect new opportunities at workBenefit from collaborationsVirgoAugust 22 September 22This year the focus is going to be on work you love and are passionate about Its a year of realising your dreams and laying a foundation for a better tomorrow Love takes a serious note this year bringing back the balance in your life You could be compassionate and sacrificing towards people you love Try and see people for who they are and then choose to love them You could be drawn spiritually and emotionally to some people Pursue causes you are passionate about and work towards what you want from life Its a year to plan your finances budgets and focus on the way ahead Do a budgeting exercise and find new ideas and plans you can implement Avoid heavy expenditures this year be mindful of saving for a rainy day New opportunities can be beneficial through collaboration with others Push yourself out of your comfort zone and try a new exercise regime Plan a trek through the mountains and let the view and fresh air calm your nerves Adopt a low sugar low carb diet Keep yourself hydratedMonths to watch out forMarch Plan a holiday with your loved onesJuly Connect with friends and networkAugust Expect new work projectsSeptember Watch out for past issues emergingNovember Spend it on family timeIts a year of financial growthLibraSeptember 22 October 23This is a year of financial growth Push yourself to be more visible and dont hesitate to take calculated risks Movement of location is indicated Its a year to declutter your physical and mental space A lot of focus will be on your home the people with whom you share the space bringing some restrictions with it Some of you will be changing your location Wonderful opportunities to get in touch with your loved ones will arise and to be in touch with yourself July could bring an end to an important relationship especially if there have been challenges or strengthen an existing one This year is all about working hard and seizing opportunities Your hard work will result in growth in money and prestige Avoid collaborations and go solo New jobs can come by networking and presenting yourself in the right light Dont hesitate to be your own champion and let people know your worth Switch to workouts that calm your nerves Tai chi power yoga or dance workout will help Keep a check on your fluid intake ensuring the toxins are washed out Go organic if possible and increase your intake of fresh fruit herbs and vegetablesMonths to watch out forFebruary Great time for loveJuly Relationships can get sensitiveAugust Watch your financesSeptember Reconnect with loved onesOctober Avoid heavy expendituresNovember Travel to soothe your soulIts time to be your own bossScorpioOctober 23 November 21This is a year to expand your personal goals and desires Focus on grasping more opportunities and expand lifes opportunities in new ways This year is all about you your dreams your desires where is it that you want life to take you You can expect spiritual soulful connections in love to strike this year Be willing to share the love and affection by being more compassionate and forgiving Its a good year to date fall in love or reignites passion in your current relationship You may crave excitement in your love life this year Expect to meet a special someone during your travels and discover a deep connect Work will be available in plenty though you can expect some changes in your work sector You will be driven towards the kind of work youve wanted to do for a long time Your approach towards work may change as well and you may opt to be more spontaneous and fluid Its a year of being your own boss and starting new ventures Be flexible in your fitness routine and open to various forms of exercising Anything new will catch your fancy so go ahead and try it Keep your diet high on protein since you will need all the energy to zip around and get things doneMonths to watch out forJanuary Wonderful to start new projectsApril Be open to change at workAugust Be patient with family membersNovember Plan for holiday timeHeal your relationshipsSagittariusNovember 21 December 21This year will see the beginning of the realisation of what you want out of love You have experienced some changes in your relationships and this is a year of either accepting or letting go You will be viewing your closest relationships with compassion and understanding Dont rush into things you are not sure of because there are chances that you may change your mind Its a year to heal relationships Throughout 2018 you will come across people from various walks of life who will open your mind to new ways of earning money Its a year of breaking out of the routine and experimenting with new ideas at work especially if you have been unsatisfied with your current job Expect a seriousness around finances but all it requires is better management Money grows in the second half of the year June through midAugust you may lack focus have a hard time sticking to your plans and getting along with people Mars returns to this sector from midSeptember to midNovember and you can find new energy and drive for your plans and ideas and be more open with them thenMonths to watch out forMarch Do a budgeting exerciseMay Changes at workJuly Focus on familySeptember Implement new ideas at workYou will redefine relationshipsCapricornDecember 21 January 19This year will see you digging deep into your past at work and relationships Focus on sorting things at the root Hard work will not faze you but you need to cooperate and be flexible in order to succeed and be heard this year Relationships heal in 2018 You will successfully change patterns that have existed for years and reform your relationships Its a year of letting go of those who do not add any value to your life What you want from love can change this year and the kind of people you want to be with too Expect changes on the home and family front Your mind will be buzzing especially in the first half with new ideas and projects Beware of petty office politics Someone could be trying to sabotage your credibility Stay focused on your work and carry on making changes where required Dont hesitate to have a tough talk if needed Be transparent and honest no matter what Your mind will be required to deal with thoughts that may create unnecessary paranoia Ensure that you workout at least four times a week Workouts that tire you out physically and leave you feeling fresh are advised Eating with disciplineMonths to watch out forApril Family timeJuly Plan a short breakSeptember Work issues will need to be looked intoNovember Changes will occur at homeA passion or hobby turns profitableAquariusJanuary 19 February 18This is a year to heal grow evolve and look at yourself with honesty Push yourself to achieve goals Experiment and explore new ideas in the professional space Its a year of commitment If you fail to show it in most cases it will result in people walking away Analysing relationships and in some cases even have people from your past revisit expected Examine your relationship patterns and understand where the sore points lie Let compassion and understanding rule where family is concerned Forgive and heal A passion or hobby turns profitable making it a good year to seek funding Dont shy away from pulling favours from people high up in the food chain Your willingness to explore new ideas will prove beneficial Think out of the box and keep the naysayers at bay Association with a charitable organisation is expected on a permanent basis Take time off to go to a nature retreat or take a vacation near the beach to calm your nerves Take long walks in silence Chamomile tea will be beneficialMonths to watch out forFebruary Plan longterm goalsApril Great for negotiations and starting new venturesJuly Good to networkSeptember Commit to your relationshipsNovember Plan travel with familyBuild bridges with compassionPiscesFebruary 18 March 20You will be more comfortable with your natural self You will be more compassionate imaginative and empathetic You will want to focus on your dreams and chase them to turn them into reality Its a year of sharing your love and bringing the magic back into your relationship Your friendships will be important this year making you focus on them Be patient in your relationships and be wary of throwing temper tantrums which could backfire Build bridges with love and compassion Its a year of wrapping up work projects successfully Some Pisceans can expect to go back to an old job or work with someone from the past Its a year of expanding your mind and upgrading your skills Focus on staying away from office politics and sharing your knowledge Work travel will be enjoyable Being consistent is key in 2018 Start with small fitness goals and scale them gradually Avoid fad diets and quick fixes Home cooked food will be beneficial Decrease your caffeine intake and opt for fresh juices Time spent near a beach will be therapeuticMonths to watch out forMarch Plan your money and splurge a bitMay Take a break with loved onesJuly Experience accolades at workAugust Desist from lashing out at a loved oneOctober Reconnect and be willing to make amendsThe writer is a Bengalurubased tarot reader Learn more about her forecasts on httpswwwtarotbyanishacomCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news current affairs from Mumbai local news crime news and breaking headlines hereDownload the new midday Android and iOS apps to get updates on all the latest and trending stories on the go