The Week Ahead for Aries

You’ve probably noticed something of a pattern going on: you have a plan or an opportunity arises, which has a great start then something weird happens, or, rather, doesn’t happen, and you’re back to square one. This trend is a reflection of Uranus in your sign, Pluto in the zone of ambitions and Saturn influencing other people’s role in your life. You will have more lucky breaks in 2012, and one of them could come in mid-March, but in many cases it’s having the persistence to keep knocking at that door and not expecting favours from those who are in a position to help. You will get there by your winning personality and talent. The gains are to be made in knowledge and experience – some Arians could receive an award or an important qualification – and your voice will carry further. You could also do a lot more travelling in 2012, especially in the second half of the year. You may not see the progress you’re making but you’ll be standing on the top of the pile when others are falling off their plinths.

That theme of patience is playing long and loud in your love life too. Saturn has a matter of months left to show you the value of waiting for Mr or Ms Right, until October to make you see that needing someone is not the same as loving them, which requires losing your attachment thereby allowing love to flow freely. (Nothing freezes out love more than fear.) Saturn is known as the lord of karma, so we meet our match under the influence of this planet. Thus, 2012 is another bumper year for Arian engagements and marriages. And, with Venus in your sign for Valentine’s Day, plus the fact that it is a leap year, you could be the one doing the proposing! Some Arians, of course, are working their way out of a long-term relationship, in which case, these dates could prove pivotal: 23rd -29th March, 27th -30th June, 29th September, and Christmas. Indeed, these dates are turning points in general for Aries.

Jupiter will be transiting the money zone until June, beefing up your bank account and making you a very bankable proposition so get over those minor upsets and grievances: you have wood to chop and investments to make. A major career move is on the cards for some Arians, one that will add to your prestige and give you a bigger pay-check. Mid-March is a premium period for getting ahead, and the past has a role to play. You will be working very hard in 2012 but you know what Andrew Carnegie said: the harder I work, the luckier I get. A change of location may be necessary for a few, even working in a foreign country. You may also be invited to teach or advise. One way or another, you’ll be widening your influence. Even in the event of a professional or financial glitch, you’ll quickly replace what has been lost. Nature loves a vacuum.