Tarot Horoscope for the new year: What does 2017 hold for you?

Ask yourself an important questionAriesMarch 20 ndash April 19IllustrationsRavi JadhavIrsquoll buy you a diamond ring my friend if it makes you feel alrightIrsquoll get you anything my friend if it makes you feel alrightCos I donrsquot care too much for money and money cant buy me loveSo sang the Beatles in Canrsquot Buy Me Love Maybe they had plenty of money so it didnrsquot matter but then again maybe there is truth to what they said The tone of the year is quieter and gentler Which in itself could be a tall ask since Mars your ruling planet will be playing tug of war for most of the year Look at 2017 as a year of asking yourself some pertinent questions Do I enjoy my work Does my relationship bring me happiness What do I need to change in my life to make things better Keep your ears and eyes open midyear onwards for new opportunities and explore them For the first half of the year take it easy when trying new exercise regimesand dietsOctober will be the month of business negotiations and bonuses Jupiter carries on being in your house of relationships till this month This is the period thatrsquos conducive to partnering andor winning public approval Some of you may tie the knot There are benefits to be enjoyed through business partnerships marriage and contractual agreementsGuidance for the year Focus on cooperation and collaboration both in business and personal dealingsTempted to detach Instead connectTaurus April 19 ndash May 20The focus this year is on new work opportunities and projects Be careful of power struggles in financial and personal engagements Lessons in intimacy and shared resources could present themselves Look at these as opportunities to transform yourself Post November things will ease at work The realisation that therersquos no point having a great personal life if your professional life is a mess and vice versa could emerge midyear You may feel the need to detach and spend some time alone but itrsquos a better use of energy if you open yourself to others and connect Taking a break from home and getting out for a while could be usefulJupiter indicates that from October you are more likely to establish or solidify a significant partnership A partner from a different cultural background could expand your world view Relationships entered into at this time will tend to be successful and happy Financial benefits could come through these partnerships Legal matters or a challenging relationship from the past can be resolved and more casual disputes settled You may find yourself taking on the role of consultant or advisor You can expect good publicity this year especially if your work takes you before the publicGuidance for the year Relationships and partnerships can benefit if you infuse them with warm energyTry new health goals yoursquoll achieve themGemini May 20 ndash June 20The focus this year is on communication and work It will not be about what you say but how you say it Being articulate specific and transparent with others will help create new opportunities and win you favours at work Avoid office gossip and stay neutral Itrsquos a time to network make amends and let bygones be bygones Focus on creating a positive work environment Sign up for online seminars and courses that can help your work You may feel overwhelmed so donrsquot try to do everything on your own Reach out collaborate and donrsquot hesitate to ask for favours Itrsquos a year for hiring and getting hired too You will find more enjoyment in the work you do and it will be easier than usual to find employmentItrsquos a year of making new health resolutions adopting a novel diet and fitness plan If all along you have struggled with a certain health problem this is the time to successfully achieve new goals Significant relationships with others are the focus as well You are encouraged to lsquospring cleanrsquo areas of your life that concern onetoone relationshipsMid year work picks up especially so for creative ventures Stay focused on your skill set and passion and watch opportunities appearGuidance for the year Take an initiative when it doesnrsquot seem like you can And doors will open for youSlip off those rosetinted glassesCancer June 20 ndash July 22Itrsquos a year of major movement Some of you may move citiescountries or change homes Opportunities to buy or sell real estate for financial gain may present itself Focus is on stability inner contentment and balance At the beginning of the year even though you are tempted to wear your heart on your sleeve and rush into a whirlwind romance know that it may be over quickly You canrsquot change everything in an instant Processes take time Sure do what you can to hurry it all but if you push too hard yoursquoll work against your own interest This year see people and work situations for what they are without glossing over the facts You may be ignoring facts right under your noseInvestments in stocks and other speculative instruments could earn good profit Healthy risks are likely to pay off but be careful of overconfidence At work you are required to be more structured and organised than usual Make lists double check them and make sure you arenrsquot missing something God is in the details This year take frequent breaks in the midst of nature to collect your thoughts and calm your nervesGuidance for the year Remember the old saying lsquothe only thing we have to fear is fear itself Have faith in yourself your dreams and donrsquot give upYou may want to swallow your pride for peaceLeoJuly 22 ndash August 22Itrsquos a layingthefinancialfoundation year Your focus is on longterm security and wellness for yourself and your family Take a good look at what you hold dear You may find yourself asking the question is it really worth it Travel could also be a part of your job possibly to a new city or country or at the very least you should receive new assignments that will be well worth the effort Working hard could see you caught in a power struggle Be prepared to let your ego rest The returns will be worth it Try and stay away from public drama or people who are prone to emotional outbursts You have all the confidence this year so brush small irritants aside and go after what you want While making a commitment or seeking love ensure you have dealt with past issues lest you find the same pattern repeating Deal with the regrets that could possibly concern a relationship which had the potential of being more While you donrsquot have to apologize for being stubborn especially while defending a deeply held conviction but be accountable for the consequences If what you value is a kinder more harmonious world then swallowing your pride for the sake of peace maybe the best wayGuidance for the year Put theory into practice You will demonstrate the power of what you have learnedItrsquos a year of gathering accoladesVirgo August 22 ndash September 22This is the time to take a good hard look at your expectations Remember to focus on your real desires let the small stuff fade away What makes you unique How do you handle pride What are your talents Have you worked hard enough to feel good about lsquoplaying hardrsquo Ask these questions and work towards a purpose Focus specify your goal When you know what to ask for others become the resources you want them to beAn increase in income may be accompanied by a rise in expenditure as well Itrsquos a year of gaining respect in society although happiness at the family level may be average Your work will be recognised and your generosity appreciated Property related decisions will prove beneficial Start a new health regime or learn a new skillThis year you reach a turning point in relationships Some of you will get married or breakup Avoid March and April to start a new romance Someone from your past may surface around this time This is the year when you will have a definite sense of what makes you different and concrete belief in your own talentGuidance for the year If you can shift focus from what yoursquore doing to how yoursquore feeling yoursquoll see opportunities coming your wayTime to study learn and develop a talentLibra Sept 22 ndash Oct 23Itrsquos the year to trade some of the new for the old to revisit what worked before because it may indicate a wave of the future Be willing to nurture your relationships with a lot of focus on family attachment Midyear try to avoid the Irsquomnotgettingmydue feeling Practice asking for what you truly want rather than expect people to assume what you need You may feel that someone else is more powerful than you Are they calling the shots leaving you to accept what they choose Are things really that simple Learning new and more satisfying ways to address your personal needs and those of others will help This can mean taking better care of yourself eating right and turning the necessities of the daily grind into opportunities of everevolving accomplishment The year holds promise of increase in earning power and value system Create a work ritual for yourself especially if you work independently Try meditation listening to music before you begin your work and then stick to the ritual Try not to confuse your self worth your ability to earn or what you materially possess Itrsquos a year to study learn and develop your talent which will boost your earning power End of 2017 will see you strengthen your identity and explore your roots Guidance for the year If progress feels slow or if the going gets rough remind yourself of where you are travelling toYoursquoll welcome life with a cando attitudeScorpio Oct 23 ndash Nov 21Itrsquos a year of fun creativity and love especially for those who work to lsquocreatersquo anything and not just in the field of the arts Promoting yourself and your work will hold you in good stead so go ahead and put yourself out there and let others know of your accomplishments You could decide to go in a new direction sometimes quite suddenly or be offered something that makes you rethink the path you are on Evaluating your commitment to your longterm goals and whether or not your goals are aligned with what you want will give you the success you desire From October onwards you welcome life with a fresh cando attitude There will be a sense of faith that the Universe has your backHealth will stay stable It can be a great period for improving your ability to express ideas and communicate clearly This year can be full of new opportunities experiencesrsquo be open to everything you have in front of you You may be more optimistic and look for the silver lining in every cloudGuidance for the year Yoursquove been in a chrysalis of your own making and though it has served you well its now time to grow Become the beautiful butterfly you were always meant to beRemember that love is about giveandtakeSagittarius Nov 21 ndash Dec 21You are moving into a period when you may spend some time rethinking what you want to get out of the way You have the opportunity to tweak trim or even redesign the way you appear both physically and personalitywise Midyear the focus will shift to relationships and travel This will be a year where you may have to deal with a lot of emotional intensity which could throw you off gear Just keep in mind love is giveandtake and you will be fine As much as you prize your freedom and carefreeness love in 2017 might throw up some puzzles that leave you scratching your head There will be a need to form a deeper bond with the people in your life Anything superficial wonrsquot work Benefits in areas of joint finances shared resources loans taxes sexuality intimacy healing personal transformation are indicated Towards the end of 2017 you will find yourself coming to terms with power struggles Itrsquos a time of working within your limitations and finding creative solutions You have an understanding that therersquos little to be gained by staking your claim or wanting credit Itrsquos a year conducive for indepth study or research You seem determined to take stock of your health There are going to be habits that you might consciously inculcateGuidance for the year Reset your life Adopt an opportunity to restart review and redo Be your most authentic selfIf yoursquore the boss or manager stay flexibleCapricorn Dec 21 ndash Jan 19This is a time of implementation and execution of ideas and plans that you thought of last year Whether it concerns love or work be brave bold and embrace a fresh perspective to things not tried earlier You will have more control over areas of your life where you may have experienced a power tussle earlier Money carries on being the focus in 2017 as well As long as you remember that cooperation and collaboration are the key to your success you will sail through Keep hypersensitivity at bay and donrsquot worry about being sidelined On the flip side you could become overly demanding and if yoursquore a bossmanager you need to take it easy July is excellent for proposing to a loved one and committing If you need to travel with your partner now would be a great time to do it Health matters could surface for some Love issues midyear could see you preoccupied and knowing your dislike for drama you wonrsquot be pleased with close partners behaving erratically Stay focused and remember compassion goes a long way Donrsquot take things at face value and be accountable for the direction your life takes this yearGuidance for the year Find common ground and you will be able to reenergise your relationshipsMidyear is time for beginnings and endsAquarius Jan 19 ndash Feb 18Itrsquos a year of accumulating information and developing your mental prowess to help you prepare yourself for the future Keep your expectations in check dear Aquarians As much as you want to go out and change the world it will require considerable effort on your part to see your plans come through Donrsquot get bogged down if you meet initial resistance Remind yourself how badly you want it and the results will be worth the effort June indicates the blossoming of an unconventional love relationship so if youre single this is definitely something to look forward to You would be drawn to people who may be radically different from you Welcome them with open arms itrsquos the time to shake off some dust and experience the new Even though this may not be an everlasting love the experience will be potent Midyear is also a time for beginnings and endings so maybe a project ends and a new one may start change is in order for sure Stay flexibleYou will find success with anything to do with technology At work you will find colleagues seeking you out for advice to launchbegin a business For those of you looking for work target the technologysoftware industryGuidance for the year Put yourself on a schedule and practice practice practice This is a time for ambition and disciplineDonrsquot feel sorry for someone from the pastPisces Feb 18 ndash March 20As much as I love John Lennon and Paul McCartneyrsquos solo efforts magic was created when they collaborated And this is the theme for you in 2017 which is applicable both to work and love As much as you love to dream and live in a parallel world this year is about opening your eyes Midyear there could be some confusion around your a romantic relationship and cause some drama Have patience and avoid haste Your intense sensitivity may be a trial but itrsquos your greatest asset If you trust it and nurture your sincere desire to do the best in every situation things will turn out fine Remember no one is perfect not even you mdash rather than feel dejected be the love you desireWork picks up from October You will be collecting accolades and upping your credibility Help others but this year watch your own back first A tendency to feel sorry for someone from the past could see the person playing with your emotions For those of you looking for a change of job or move countries this is a great time Opportunity to create wealth could see some of you taking on multiple jobsfreelancing with sundry business partners Money will come through partnership For a lot of Pisceans travel will bring creative ideas besides working as a stress buster Itrsquos also a year to renew your health vowsGuidance for the year Persevere Theres a cosmic plan at work for you and despite the stops and starts your destination is sweetThe writer is a tarot reader astrologer and blogger Reach TarotbyAnisha on her YouTube Channel wwwyoutubecomusertarotbyanisha