The year ahead promises to be a mixed bag of blessings. This could be a good time to start a new project. It is the time to believe in yourself, make choices and take appropriate action. Joint incomes, investments, taxes, insurance and property settlements may be affected by current planetary influences. Old friends may come back into your life. Prepare for endings or separations with people from the past. Leadership and authority are qualities to mark your year. Creative projects emphasised in March. Romance is favoured, only if accompanied by a long-lasting commitment. Relationship with chil 'ffdsf efdssfsfsd ff' dren highlighted— if you are of the right age and circumstances appropriate, a child could be conceived.It’s time to let go of someone from the past or even a past relationship which has caused turmoil. A mature person could guide you during this period. Overseas connections and travel benefit. The year may end on a stunning or surprising note.

The year 2006 could mark the completion of one phase and the start of another. Expansion, opportunity, learning will come through a partner— romantic or business. It may be a new connection or an established one. Changes or improvements with home or domestic life is highlighted. There may be a new home, purchased or built. Home, domestic arrangements and family relationships bog you down, unless you are ready to make changes and move on. Old friends or business alliances could come back. Money or romance may come with the return of past connections or involvements. There may be travel overseas to renew past acquaintance or employment. There may be delays and/or extra responsibility with home and family. This may provide an over- all improvement, but you may have to work hard for the result. You will work hard for money or even try your luck in speculation. You may become involved in financial dealings or investment.

The new year is prophetic when you will be able to prove your worth, leading to personal success, recognition and ego fulfilment. Hone your communication skills. Communication with siblings or neighbours may be limited and may be more serious in nature. There may be much travelling to do for work or in daily life. You may be dealing with older or more authoritative people. This is a good period to seek employment, a new job or work projects. Romantic ties and financial status are developed through overseas contacts. There may be overseas travel for personal or professional reasons. Learn to play it cool as the year gathers momentum and finishes to a fortunate finale. Health needs care. You will be rethinking major plans. A partnership or association is seen in a new light. A partner gets a windfall or elevation in status, changing the course of your lives. New liaisons or associations will bring opportunity.

Jupiter trining your sign, expands your horizons, brings good luck and cheer, while Saturn puts a firm brake on finances and all expenditure. Romance, light-hearted flirtation and speculations emphasised. Relationship with children highlighted. There may be an addition to the family through a birth or a return. There may be no loss of money, but all the money that you get now will be the result of very hard work. Financial management is pivotal for your career. There may be communication problems, especially for overseas connections. Look at matters with a partner or close associate more objectively. There may be separation or a return that brings old feelings to the surface. You may choose a new career and train for it. You may travel for work. Changes with health or healthcare may bring changed connections or contacts.

2006 will be a period that will test your maturity and wisdom, also your willingness to correct mistakes and move forward. You may feel resentful and antagonistic towards those who you feel are restricting your individuality. This period marks the beginning of a 12-year cycle of new experiences. This year may mark a turning point in your life as you struggle with one issue after another. New projects, business ventures, new career, higher education are on the cards. However, independence within the family circle and negative prospects for family-owned business or new adventures are indicated. There may be home improvement for some while others may relocate, even overseas. Family or emotional life will require your attention. Watch out for small accidents or problems at home. You'll have your fill of parties, entertainment, luck and romance, to speculative or creative ventures and travel.

You can make unusual or extraordinary changes this year. There may be new skills, conditions and associates this year. There will be change or withdrawal to a degree from current work, activity or contacts. This will allow time for inner growth For some, there may be a sexual liaison with an associate. This may be a secret activity or have a powerful influence. There may be a healing or resolution with the past as people return. You may return to an old working situation. Travel and communications negatively indicated. Watch for problems with vehicles or communications equipment A partnership acquires a new dimension, while an old flame may just come back. You will acquire a new skill or present an old one differently. There will be the end of one phase and the start of a new one. Your emotional and domestic life is altered. There may be home improvement for some while others may relocate.

Changes in romantic life, career, and health are some of the influences 2006 will bring into your life. A strain sets in as you view relationships and activities that are not making you happy. Understand your money situation. Make investments and long-term savings plans. Old friends or even an ailing relationship may return and a renewal of affection or healing about past matters happens. Y ou will have the opportunity to spend time with family from whom you've been separated or alienated. It can bring healing and closure of painful past issues. Someone new may enter your life as well. Your dreams and plans could materialise. You may deal with overseas connections or even with foreigners. Communications as well as travel prospects increase. Overseas travel possible.

Overseas travel, higher education, expansion and personal or professional opportunity prevails. There’s growth and expansion at all levels. There will be change, challenge and important dealings with career direction and responsibilities. The year begins expansively with matters of love and money. Singles may find opportunity to cross the frontier of romance. Study or people from overseas may be involved. If you've been struggling, you can lift your head above the water and breathe. March and July will test as to how you keep the balance of personal life and professional. There could be tension and frustration in personal and professional life during this period. Opportunity or fortune will expand personal resources or put money to better use.

2006 brings you the culmination of all the hard work and effort you have put in the past. Pay attention to health. A good work-out schedule with lots of physical activity will prove in good stead this year. Jupiter, transiting Scorpio in your twelfth solar house indicates that benefits or gains that you accrue may be hidden. Saturn in Leo emphasises broadening your horizons and reaching out for new experiences. A second marriage, in-laws and a court decision are unfavourably indicated. You are in a formative period where your career is concerned. You may be disillusioned with a current situation. Potent events may be the trigger for such change. This is a learning phase. There’s revival of old business schemes or you may be reunited with old associates. There may be tensions where partnerships and relationships are concerned. It is time for new beginnings or laying the foundations for future relationships and activity. Your luck is in for both love and money. It will bring a twelve-month period of growth and expansion in all spheres of your life. Singles may begin a new romance. Career opportunities, overseas travel, higher education and connections with important people come to pass.

Capricorns must be heaving a sigh of relief as the difficult opposition between their natal sun and the transiting Saturn is over. There’s focuss on money as the year begins. Finances loom large— investment, credit arrangements, the mortgage and any joint holdings emphasised. There may be money from inheritances or trusts. Watch the expenses. You may become interested in the study of occult matters, and the esoteric mysteries of life and death. Creative or spiritual activities or development may feature. Matters from the past may come to light to be resolved or understood. Home life is accentuated. A newborn may change the pattern of life and spending. You can bring new friends and associates into your life, ones that will bring fresh ideas or insight. Your perspectives will change, and if your dreams begin to come true. There will be about changes in your love life as well as joint finances. You may travel to open doors of knowledge. New ventures, lifestyle activities or creative projects bring changes at home.

There will be changes in partnerships, alliances and joint ventures. Some will have increased responsibility for loved ones while others may have a break or separation. The unattached may begin an important relationship, but it may put heavy demands on you. If you're in a close relationship, this can be a crucial period. If a tenuous one, it could lead to separation. If otherwise, it could demand compromises and sacrifices. You may go back on a nostalgic trip or an old flame flickers back into your life. You may renovate, or repair the home. Promotion or opportunity for advancement will come for some. There may be a period of confusion, especially where finances are concerned. There is a bit of a slowdown in a relationship. Time to talk your feelings clearly. There will be new associates and friends. You may pursue a wide range of goals. You may teach or learn during this transit.

Reorientation may mark the beginning of the year in matters of love or money. Your work and health become the main focus this year. Work-related responsibilities are bound to increase. Your working environment becomes restrictive, and some may face loss of employment. Stress-related illnesses may crop up, while chronic diseases flare up. Domestic life could be enhanced by changes with partnership. You may be out of an old situation and into a new one. You're at a turning point with your creative or spiritual gifts. Learn any of the occult sciences — astrology, tarot cards, runes, dealing with gems or aromatherapy. Study, overseas travel and a broader perspective will bring you to new horizons. You may travel to find powerful or life-changing experiences. There may be a break in professional or career matters. This cycle ends on Mar 26. You may find a dramatic change of events that will mark your life in a larger perspective. There may be changes with a partner or close associate. Time to rethink old patterns in a relationship. Promotion or opportunity for advancement will come for some.