May Get set for a surprise this month, dear Gemini. Someone else's loss may be your gain. If you are hoping for professional or academic opportunities that will allow you to travel, if you are hoping for some kind of award, if you are seeking a unique opportunity to meet new people, it could, literally, fall into your lap this month. The combining of the assertive energies of Mars and the elusive energies of Neptune in the sign of surprises for most of the month could bring amazing and exciting opportunities. Not many people will experience the uplifting side of this combination, but you will. Something that has been unfolding behind the scenes for the last few weeks could come to an unexpected fruition. Friendships, or your connections to a group of like-minded people, could be responsible. And, with Uranus sitting at the top of your chart, your goals may be about to undergo a major revision. Get ready as a total eclipse of the Full Moon on May 16 brings an entire cycle of your life to a close. Planning activities may occupy your time on May 20, when Mercury turns direct behind-the-scenes. Money matters could involve private agreements or secrets. On May 22, when the Sun enters Gemini, be prepared for a burst of activity. Chances are you will be reaching out to others in a flood of phone calls or e-mails. Your daily pace will increase to hectic proportions, too. You may need to change plans at a moment's notice.

April Your social schedule may be positively hectic, dear Gemini, as the New Moon in Aries focuses on the area of your chart devoted to group activities. You may find yourself taking a leadership role in a group to which you belong. Others appreciate your gift for juggling many roles at once. Especially early in the month, refuse to let your work responsibilities slide no matter how distracting your extra-curricular activities become. April is a month full of wonderful opportunities for you, including travel, but you need to make sure you have your priorities in order. A friendship could evolve into an important relationship. Be aware of the energies around April 11. Make sure that this is a step you really want to take, because it could lead to a few complications before the month is over. The Full Moon on April 16 may inspire a discussion about commitment. If you need to extricate yourself, do it sensitively. Don't get drawn into other peoples' battles around April 20. Friends seek your advice because you have a wonderful gift of logic and detachment. Refuse to let yourself be drawn into a dispute. Both parties might turn on you. At the end of the month, when Mercury turns retrograde, someone may appear from your past. It is also possible that you will uncover a plot against you, or overhear some gossip that will upset you. So beware of sharing secrets this month, because they may come back to haunt you. Think about your own motives if a friendship suddenly becomes rather complicated.

March It may be difficult to keep your mind on your work in March, dear Gemini. With Venus moving through the expansive area of your chart, you may be thinking of anywhere in the world you would rather be. Perhaps you have a relationship that you are conducting over distance that occupies your thinking, or perhaps you have friends or travel plans that are far more pleasant to think about than the boring, mundane tasks in front of you. March is traditionally a challenging time for Gemini, because there is often little excitement or inspiration to occupy your busy mind. As the Sun and Mercury move through Pisces in the career area of your chart, you may find that you are living for the weekends! Be a little bit careful, because if you slip up in your job now, there is probably someone who wouldn't mind dishing a little dirt your way. Nip gossip in the bud before it becomes a problem. The resolution of last month's relationship crisis may still be unfolding. Expect some challenges in your partnerships, especially those that relate to joint resources or finances. Make sure you have someone in your camp that can help you through any paperwork challenges. This may be a special problem around March 16 and 17. Around March 17, a misunderstanding or communication problem may arise with someone you care about. Take the initiative to clear that up as soon as the Sun and Mercury enter Aries on March 22. At that time, your energy and activities are likely to pick up momentum, and the winter doldrums will end. You may have an important decision to make about a relationship this month, dear Gemini. This could bring closure, finally, to a situation that has been vexing you for the last year or so. Wonderful energies from Mars to Neptune and Jupiter early in the month, especially following a New Moon conjunct Neptune on February 1, could bring exciting new contacts into your life. Enjoy the social whirl!

February You may have an important decision to make about a relationship this month, dear Gemini. This could bring closure, finally, to a situation that has been vexing you for the last year or so. Wonderful energies from Mars to Neptune and Jupiter early in the month, especially following a New Moon conjunct Neptune on February 1, could bring exciting new contacts into your life. Enjoy the social whirl! Romance may get serious mid-month. If you are responding to an intense attraction, be very clear about preserving your own best interests. The combining of the dynamic and physical energies of Mars and Pluto in your partnership sector may have a dramatic influence on you now. And since they oppose Saturn, as it turns direct, this could be a critical juncture in your life. Finance, especially joint resources, could demand your attention in February, as Venus moves through Capricorn. Take a careful approach to investments and expenditures. Consider investments that are likely to produce long-term stability. Saturn turns direct in your solar domain for the last time at the end of February. Since 2000, the planet of obligations and responsibilities has cast its chill on Gemini's breezy enthusiasms. Now, as it enjoys an inspiring boost from Uranus in Aquarius, review the progress you have made and the things you have learned. The gift of Saturn here is anchorage and stability, which adds drive and direction to Gemini's fleeting interests. You may have an important decision to make at the end of February. Count on Saturn to help you make a good one.

January You may be feeling a little bit of pressure at work, dear Gemini, as January begins. As Mercury turns retrograde in Capricorn, it may be difficult to get yourself organized after the holidays. It is also possible that a new directive from management or projects that remain incomplete will demand much of your time. As Mars moves through your employment sector, work will require focus. Be prepared for complications, though, as Mercury retrograde can challenge even the most routine activities. Since it will occur in the sector of your chart that refers to investments and joint resources, be prepared to deal with financial concerns, as well. It is possible that a matter that you have overlooked will need to be addressed. January 23, when Mercury turns direct, is an excellent day to meet with those who can assist you, and come to important agreements. Expect some excitement in your intimate relationships in January, as Venus dances its way through your partnership sector, especially when it comes into contact with Pluto at the end of the month. If you are in a committed relationship, plan a wonderful surprise. If you have your eye on someone, take the initiative now and be prepared for some fireworks! When Mars moves into your partnership sector at the end of the month, you will likely direct a lot of energy to your relationships, but be a little bit careful of impulsive actions that can come back to bite you. You may continue to enjoy support from influential people in your life who are assisting you to achieve long-term goals. Keep these relationships active. Don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it, especially around January 23.

2002

December Your social calendar for this holiday season is likely to be full of festivities throughout December, dear Gemini, but a lot of your energy is likely to be directed toward your work. Take a few moments early in the month, when Jupiter turns retrograde in the area of your life that governs communication, to send out all of your holiday greetings. As a total Eclipse of the Moon opposes your Sun on December 4, this may also be a good time to steal some private, reflective moments with your partner before all the excitement begins. The stress level in your workplace may be intense enough to affect your health, as Mars and Venus combine in Scorpio from December 5 through December 20. Avoid overtiring yourself if you can. Family duties and responsibilities, too, may be featured this month as Mercury moves through Capricorn. However, the Full Moon conjunct Saturn in Gemini on December 19, may be a wonderful time for family activities, and will leave you feeling stable and fulfilled. Escape the hustle and bustle on the weekend of December 28. Find a quiet hideaway with your sweetheart, or just stay home and put your feet up. This will put you in a much better frame of mind for ringing in the New Year!

November Romance may dominate your journal entries for November, dear Gemini, as Mars, the planet of action and attraction, moves through the area of your chart associated with romance and creative self-expression. All pleasurable activities are likely to be enhanced by the enthusiastic energies of Mars, as it moves through Libra, the sign of partnerships. You are also likely to be quite directed to your work, and may be on the verge of a significant breakthrough, or step up, in your career. In fact, it could come quite unexpectedly! This could result directly from an idea or an innovative approach that catches the eye of superiors, and helps resolve a personnel problem. With transiting Jupiter moving through the area of your chart associated with communication, and Mercury focusing on close relationships, this is a time that you are especially persuasive. In fact, your efforts may result in an important agreement being reached at the end of the month. You are at your best, dear Gemini, when you can apply your logic and ideas to solving problems. November will provide some wonderful opportunities for that.

October It may be tempting this month, dear Gemini, to set your sights on long term goals and neglect the mundane details that need your attention. This could haul you up a little short mid-month when challenging aspects between Mercury, your ruler, and Saturn, in your sign, remind you to pay attention to your business. Expansive Jupiter is moving through Leo in the area of your life that relates to thinking and communication. At the same time, Neptune is turning direct in Aquarius, bringing unusual ideas and distractions. Chances are the last twelfth months have required you to deal with significant pressures, and you are ready for a break. Mercury will move through the area of your life that represents pleasures and personal fulfillment in the last part of the month. Plan a lovely escape around October 20, and take someone special with you. You have earned it! Lovely aspects between Mercury, Mars and your Sun will add excitement to romance for you now! The energies that relate to relationships and money are looking very good for you in October, Gemini, as long as you keep your risk-taking to a minimum. Take care of business early in October so that you will have the opportunity to celebrate at month's end.

September Expect some challenges on the domestic front in September, dear Gemini, as the Sun and Mars combine in Virgo in the area of your life that governs home and family. Perhaps there are tasks that need to be tended to, or repairs that need to be made. Get these out of the way early. You may have a nice surprise coming around September 14, when Mercury turns retrograde in Libra. An alignment from Mercury to Neptune and your Sun may bring you into contact with someone from the past. You will want plenty of time to celebrate and reminisce. This could be an old friend, or an old lover. If this is romance, you may find that it still has the capacity to arouse you. As transiting Venus begins its journey through sultry Scorpio, there may be temptations that put a current relationship at risk. Proceed carefully. Since Jupiter, the planet of expansion and good luck, is moving through the area of your life that governs communications with others, it may be very easy to promise more than you can deliver. You have a gift for words, and are very persuasive. Make certain that you know what you want this month, Gemini, because you may get it.

August

You'll be out and about in the month of August, dear Gemini. Keep your personal planner handy because you may have so many commitments, it will be difficult to keep them straight! This is also an excellent time to take a leadership role in any groups with which you are associated. Your clear-thinking will be appreciated by others, and you will be feeling much more assertive than usual. Watch out for minor ego conflicts around August 25, as someone around you may be a little bit pushy, you may need to be diplomatic. If you are seeking romance, August will be a lucky time. Employ the thoughtful little gestures you are so good at extending. If someone special catches your eye, be impulsive. Make the first move. You are very persuasive now!

July

Look forward to good times, dear Gemini, July promises to be a fabulous month for you, earnings wise. Several planets have gathered in the earned income area of your chart and as Jupiter is among them it is very likely that good fortune and expansion will be there for you to take hold of. Jupiter and Mercury in alignment will be adding luck and assertiveness to the mixture and make you the more convincing. As regards love and romance, you may have been going through some difficult times in recent months, as quite a few aspects indicated rather turbulent weather in this area. So having peace and quiet after the storm may be welcome news. Midmonth, however, should provide you with a little excitement with romance and committed relationships.

June

For the most part, June is a fantastic month for you. Energy is flowing your way and you have everything you need to get the job done. If you don't, then don't worry. This simply means that the job is best finished another time. In order to be most synchronized with the planets, it is best that traveling, signing of contracts, and purchasing of things with mechanical parts be done after June 9. The best time for love and romance is after June 15. The first three weeks of the month is the best period to focus on yourself and your own personal goals and dreams. The last week is best for financial matters and anything having to do with the home. Overall, it is important that you call the shots this month, instead of letting other people dictate where and how you put your energy. With so much going on in your world, you do not have time to meddle in other people's business or dramatic acts. Embrace your power and channel it towards your fulfilling your own destiny. Your mind is your greatest tool. Use your mind as your servant instead of being its slave. The more you are able to take control and direct your own mind, the more successful and prosperous you will be.

May

May is one of the most favorable times of year for you and this May proves to be no exception. The pace of life will be rather quick, just the way you like it. You have a magical touch this month that allows you to blaze through your days with confidence and courage. For the most part, the first couple of weeks of May look to be more favorable than the latter two. After mid-month, your focus should turn inward. You should be more reflective of the past so that you can lay solid plans for the months to come. Remember that it is better to regret the things you have done than haven't done. Most likely, however, it will work out that you won't regret anything about this month at all.

April

Other people will be quite important to you. Take the time to get together with like-minded people. This is where you will find the most encouragement and reinforcement. This is a wonderful time for you to make a last major push towards finishing up yearly goals that you had hoped to accomplish by your birthday. Resources are at your fingertips - helping you to tie up loose ends. You will find that other people can help you quite a bit so do not try to do everything by yourself. The key is for you to go with what is working for you and don't worry about that which isn't. Overall, you will be met with tremendous success as long as you know when to play your cards.

Challenges are likely to come your way this month that cut at the core of your personality. This is the month when your yearly goals have reached a pivotal point in their evolution. Issues that you failed to take care of three months ago are starting to creep up once again. You are realizing areas of your life that need serious evaluation. Between March 1 and 23 is the time for you to make the necessary adjustments in your yearly goals. The good news is that things will improve tremendously. Hang in there and stay confident about yourself even when you feel like you are being challenged in every aspect of your being. In the end, you will come out on top just as long as you stay true to yourself.

Your internal engine is running at top notch this month and you should feel charged up and ready to go. The first three weeks is when you will feel the strongest, however, throughout the whole month, you will be going full steam ahead with a tremendous amount of physical energy and self-confidence to overcome any obstacle that comes your way. This is one of the two luckiest months of the year for when things should be going especially smooth in all areas of your life. If there are any significant goals that you would like to accomplish before your birthday - in career, relationships, health, etc. - now is the time to make a major push towards achieving them.

Inspiration is the keyword for this month, dear Gemini, as opportunities to finally attain some long-term cherished goals abound. You may need to make sure you get enough food and sleep, however, as you'll tend to operate on nervous energy. Changes will be happening all around you, and it might throw even you off the track, but you will be able to go with the flow and go for your goals all the same. Romance blossoms, perhaps with an old love or long-term friend. You'll spend a great deal of time with this person - once your career ambitions are taken care of! If you've been planning to do some creative writing, the end of the month is the perfect time to go for it. Good luck!