Aries ( 21st March to 20th April )
You begin the year on an average note. There may be mixed feelings all around. Prevailing uncertainty may leave you somewhat unsettled. This may largely be related to your work sphere. You may feel that things are not going as planned. This may lead to anxiety. Blame it on Mercury’s retrograde movement. After end of the first week of January, though, things shall start falling in place.
At this time, conjunction of Venus and Moon in the 11th House from your Sign will see you in a dreamy, romantic frame of mind. So, overall there will be a contradictory pull in your life – at one point you may worry about future growth and progress, while at the other end, you may just wish to relax and feel the pleasures of love. You will do your best to maintain harmony in your personal relationships. The ruler of your Sign Mars will be in the 12th House from your Sign, at this time. This will remind you of your responsibilities on the domestic and occupational front. In personal life too, you may feel pulled in different directions. Singles may be eager to start an intimate relationship. Enjoying romantic moments shall top your priority list. From around the mid of April, the planetary weather will remain favouble for love, romance and cozy moments, assures Ganesha.
Taurus ( 21st April to 21st May )
You will begin the year in a cheerful mood. However, owing to Mercury’s retrogression, there may be some lurking confusions, but you will be hopeful, thanks to your Sign Lord Venus’ effect. There may be a general unease in the matters concerning money and family. Some questions on the financial front shall hold you back from moving ahead, though. You will need to review a few decisions taken earlier. Keep communication alive with people who matter. From mid January, things shall get smoother in routine matters, and you shall be able to add some pace to your progress graph, assures Ganesha.
Personal life looks set to be happy, in general. Domestic harmony in year’s earlier part will be endearing. However, you must learn to differentiate between true and fair weather friends, warns Ganesha. Distance yourself from people, who may be leading you to a wrong direction.
Do not get lured towards hedonistic tendencies. Steer clear of vices like alcohol, smoking, binge eating/ drinking, excessive partying etc.
Singles among you may get into a romantic relationship this year. Sparks may fly, and you may end up getting intimate with this person. Mid January onwards will be a supportive time for ones looking for love and sensual pleasures.
A major change seems to be in offing, this year. Period from around the mid of April seems favourable for you to make desired progress. Some new opportunity is also likely to come up.
Gemini ( 22nd May to 21st June )
Year begins on a good note, financially speaking. Conjunction of Venus and Moon, early in the year, may bring an important opportunity that will act as a game changer for your business/ professional life. Keep your eyes, mind and ears open, says Ganesha. Business persons/ professionals involved in foreign trade/ offshore projects may gain aplenty.
Movement of Venus through the year, and position of Jupiter in the 5th House shall also affect your work life. Venus in direct mode shall work well, helping you succeed. Jupiter in 5th House from your Sign will enable and facilitate new projects, creative activities, innovative ventures etc.
However, there are likely to be some distractions, which may steer away focus from your goals and work. You shall be keen to enjoy the pleasures of life. Well do so, but refrain from going overboard. Remain committed to your responsibilities, whether personal or professional, suggests Ganesha.
When all may be well in work domain, you may remain somewhat anxious, owing to troubles on the personal front. Do not become aggressive or entirely detached. Speak, but also listen, says Ganesha. And, if nothing seems to work, let the issue settle down for some time. Wait patiently (though it may not be easy) for things to calm down or turn in your favour.
Cancer ( 22nd June to 22nd July )
Planets portend significant improvement in your financial position. Benevolent Jupiter will present encouraging opportunities. Similarly Venus will also work well in strengthening your position, in your chosen field of activities. It will also enliven your spirits. Handsome monetary gains are likely too. A sound financial position will prompt you to invest in real estate.
In personal life and relationships, the influence of Venusian movements will play an important role. Singles will succeed in starting a serious relationship.
However, some issue in love relationship or otherwise may make you anxious. Retrogression of Venus may bring challenges. You will have to be strong, honest and calm to deal with the troubling winds, says Ganehsa. Business persons and professionals shall have a good chance to strike profitable deals and start new projects. However, you must trade carefully during retrogression of Venus as well as Mercury (from 10th April to 4th May). Refrain from signing any agreement or legal document at this time. Avoid litigations, and if there are any, try to settle them tactfully. Movement Saturn will present challenging situations in you day to day activities. Coordination at work place will become difficult. There will be regular constraints at workplace that will prevent you from performing effectively.
With regard to health, middle aged and above may get worried on experiencing symptoms of an old, seemingly cured health issue. Nagging issues like diabetes, irregular blood pressure etc. may also need to be handled with due care.
Leo ( 23rd July to 22nd August )
Finance and family related matters are going to remain your main concern, during most part of the year. Expect yourself to come across an exciting offer on the work front, early on in 2017. More importantly, make sure you identify this opportunity. Nevertheless, the current course of your path is also likely to be progressive in terms of money, work satisfaction and success. The signals in this regard shall start to surface from mid-January. If planets in your natal chart are also supportive, the turn of events during the first quarter shall benefit you for a long time. This, in fact, can go on to be the most significant period in the year 2017. A new meaningful relationships may also take shape, foresees Ganesha. Singles shall have a pleasant and enjoyable time. Overall, it looks like there is something for everybody in the cosmic kitty – this year.
Challenges await you on the personal front, though. Situations may sometimes get on your nerves, making you want to speak aloud your point of view and assert your stand. Such emotional ups and downs will prevail significantly, post May. If you don’t want things to go from bad to worse, you will need to control temper and handle it all tactfully, says Ganesha. Be more understanding of others to improve your compatibility with them and sail smoothly. Few of your old relations will phase out, during the year ahead. You will subconsciously spend time and energy in building new relations. However, do not go all out in new relationships; rather maintain distance during initial stages, advises Ganesha. On the career front, the year 2017 is going to be a lucrative year. In all likelihood, your sources of income will increase. But, make sure you don’t push your luck far. Consider all the pros and cons, before taking up something for monetary gains. Freshers will be excited on having suitable opportunity. If already employed, enhanced prospects will enliven your spirits. However, refrain from commencing new assignments, around the time when Venus is in retrograde mode.
With regard to health, there shall be times, during the year, when you will need to be more careful than ever. However, you shall enjoy good general health, most of the times.
A noticeable change in planetary positions is going to occur when Rahu (North Node) and Ketu (South Node) change Signs. Rahu enters Leo, your own Sign, and Ketu moves to Aquarius, 7th from your Sign, from around end of April. Rahu entering Leo will ease out pressure related to finances and family. But, from this time on, you will need to be on guard against confusion, disillusion, injuries, mistakes and defamation.
Virgo ( 23rd August to 22nd September )
An air of uncertainty may grip your psyche, as the year begins. This is going to make a perfectionist like you very uncomfortable. Moon in a dual Sign Pisces and the Ruler of your Sign, Mercury, moving in retrograde mode, according to Ganesha, are the prime reasons for this uneasiness. Luckily, you will not have to go through this for long. From January 2nd week onwards, things will start to fall in place. As you gradually regain your rhythm, future plans will become the main area of your attention. Saturn posited in the 4th House is to make you aware of the ground realities. You will have a realistic picture of your strengths and limitations. You will take corrective steps in order to ensure successful completion of your plans. This may slow down your pace but Jupiter will ward off negatives and help you keep moving forward.
As for your finances, the year ahead looks set to be promising – with a certain rise in your earnings. In all likelihood, you are going to invest in a new kind of venture. Well, the planetary alignment in your Natal Chart is going to play a crucial role in this regard. You have sufficient savings so you would want to make sound investments to make as much profit as possible during the course of time. While this is a good idea, just be sure that you do not invest a huge sum when Venus and Mercury are in retrograde mode. Venus turns retrograde from 4th March and moves direct from April-mid, whereas Mercury is going to be retrograde from 10th April to 4th May. Time during retrogression of Mercury is a good period to review your strategy and take steps to improve your financial prospects.
On the career front, Virgo businessmen and professionals are going to come across interesting opportunities this year, especially till April-end. But they are advised against becoming overambitious and commencing new assignments. Ganesha says that the period when Venus is retrograde, you should not finalise any deals this year. The last quarter of the year is going to prove to be positive for overall growth. New meaningful relationship is likely to take shape. This, in turn, is to work well in increasing your pace.
On the job front, your growth prospects appear to be quite encouraging. However, you have to be ready to embrace challenges and turn them to your advantage.
Libra ( 23rd September to 22nd October )
Growth is foreseen, but how well you cope with sudden changes and challenges will determine its impact on your life. Hone your skills to be more confident about them especially when the time comes to take up challenges. You need to go out of your comfort-zone every once in a while to ensure progress. Mercury, the planet related to communication and intelligence, is in retrograde mode, so avoid initializing a new project, be it on personal or professional front. But it does not mean you sit idle and wait for the planets to change their positions. When the times are not very favourable, you should focus on reviewing your past decisions and making necessary changes. You may put your plans into action post mid-January.
You will sow seeds of a long-term, meaningful relationship. There is also a possibility of an old relationship getting stronger by the day. Don’t leave the relationship on its own, especially when Venus is moving in retrograde mode, as there may not be a smooth sailing all the way. If the relationship is in the initial stages, don’t lean on the other person too much. Give each other space to turn your bond into something really beautiful. In relationship wherein you are emotionally attached, you are to have some problem/issue, leading to strain in relationship. Period from mid-March to May-end looks significant in this regard,
Talking about your career graph, Ganesha says that favourable days are coming your way. Those just of the high school and college will find good opportunities to kick start their careers. But they may have to relocate. It will be a good decision to take up such challenges early in your career in order to gain the much needed exposure and experience. A job change is also foreseen. In your current job, you may be assigned challenging tasks and given more responsibilities. Don’t get nervous; instead make sure you work at the best of your ability. Prove that you are an asset to the company. Petty healthy issue will keep bothering you all throughout the year. Don’t ignore them otherwise they will go on to cause serious trouble.
Scorpio ( 23rd October to 22nd November )
It’s time to pull up your socks and strive for excellence. Your hard-work and persistence may not yield results immediately. Be patient and continue to do your best as you will soon see your efforts generating expected gains. There will be distractions luring you to spend time on meaningless pursuits but you need to stay focused and ward off all the negativity. Stay motivated. During the last quarter of the year ahead Jupiter will enter your Sign making you more accommodating. On the personal front, Venus will help your rebuild relationships and also help you initiate a romantic, long-term love affair. Be careful while selecting a partner and making your relationship more than just a fling. Those of you already in a committed relationship need to work hard to not let insecurities disturb your beautiful bond. Mistrust, fights and communication gap will damage your love life when Venus transits retrograde. Don’t take your relationship for granted especially during this unfavourable planetary movement, says Ganesha. Spend quality time with your soulmate in order to maintain harmony in your relationship. Perform your duties up to the mark. As for the business front, Ganesha advises you to do things methodically and be on track. Focus on local customers effectively. Networking and travelling will expand your customer base but you will need to improve efficiency to handle the rising demands. Movement of Venus will work well on this account. Long working hours, additional responsibilities and tight deadlines will make you lose your cool easily. Sit back for few moments and think about the complete picture for some time. Things are not as bad as they seem; in fact, if you plan out properly you will be able handle the heavy workload effectively. Know that your bosses are observing you and performing well may get you a promotion or salary increment, says Ganesha. The period around April-May looks significant in this regard.
Sagittarius ( 23rd November to 21st December ) :
Some challenges may be blocking your way, as the year begins. Let it all settle. Stay open and flexible. Matters related to occupation and personal life may come under the scanner. Saturn posited in your Sign aspects the 7th House (relating to day to day activities) and the 10th House (concerned with occupation/Karma). This indicates hurdles, especially in day to day activities and relationship battles. On being busier managing these trifles, you may not have much time left for planning and starting any development-oriented activities. If this state of affairs continues, your long term prospects may get affected. Well, this is a yearlong trend, and you will have to brace yourselves to emerge triumphant out of this. If you stay disciplined and confident, you will beat it all, assures Ganesha. Worship Lord Shiva and meditate regularly to beat stress.
Ones in regular employments will have challenging time. Your equation with your boss as well as seniors may suffer. Even though, you will be motivated to perform efficiently, your boss/ management may seem to be on a fault finding mission. This will make you anxious and tense. Well, try to ignore this, as it is hardly your fault. If you answer back, troubles will zoom. Don’t take anything to your heart. This trouble can be attributed to malefic Rahu’s placement. Relief comes from May onwards, when Rahu starts re-tracing its steps and moves to your 9th House. This may bring a fresh set of challenges, but at least, pressure to perform and looming confusions will ease. If you are student, it would be best that you pick your choice of subject after May, if possible.
Business person will become busier trying to soar over routine hurdles too. They may not have much time to think ahead. Delegate work to efficient persons to ensure you have a freer mind. Period from mid January onwards seems supportive for commencing some development activities. Mid March to end of May shall be a tricky time for health and well being. Be careful. Guard your health and safety like a hawk. Follow a tight fitness schedule to avoid lifestyle ailments. Jupiter may make you put on weight, if you are not careful.
Capricorn ( 22nd December to 20th January ) :
12th House is the House of Reckoning, the House of Unconscious, the House that prompts you to break away from what’s not right, the House of Losses or Wastes. Saturn stays in your 12th House for the whole year long, and keeps prompting you to look for new options, new changes and constant reflections.
But, for 2017, things may not be very clear. At least, there may be no clear picture about future prospects, when the year begins. However, clouds of uncertainty will start dispersing from mid January itself. By the end of February, you shall start getting hints about what you want to do, and what you should do, feels Ganesha. From May onwards, things will get hectic, as you may be full on working on this new opportunity.
Professionals will remain concerned about their future growth prospects. Mercury transiting in retrograde mode, through your Sign, will instill a sense of insecurity, when the year begins. On positive side, you will use this time to reevaluate your strategies. From January end, things shall start falling in place. You may be entrusted with some important task. Gather all your skills, and be prepared to multitask as well.
Business persons will look to get encouraging opportunities. A good opportunity will come your way, any time from mid February to March end. You may need to travel extensively to promote your business. Don’t expect immediate results, though. Period from April end onwards will start bringing returns. Be careful and clear in payment matters. Do not give unsecured credit.
Change of Signs by malefic Rahu and Ketu into Leo and Aquarius respectively, on 8/2 House axis, does not spell well for your monetary matters. For business person, returns may not materialize as envisaged initially. Rahu, Ketu change Signs from May onwards. Remain extremely careful, after this time. You may also expend a large sum of money for some change, at this time.
In personal life, you shall be alleged of not paying enough attention to the feelings of your near ones. Some old relationship will get strained, due to lack of communication.
Aquarius ( 21st January to 18th February )
The Ruler of your Sign Saturn is in optimistic fiery Sign Sagittarius, the 11th House (concerned with gains) from your Sign – for the entire 2017. This indicates that you shall have encouraging opportunities. But, the path will be strewn with hurdles and struggles. Saturn, by nature, is not supportive of development and growth. Adding to this will be the malefic Rahu posited in the 8th House from your Sign. This may not allow you to gain, as envisioned. Ketu posited in the 2nd House also does not augur well for matters related to finances and family. You will need to manage your expenses very shrewdly. On the positive side, the movements of Venus will help in facilitating opportunities for increasing earnings. Movement of Jupiter in the last quarter of 2017 will give a further push to your position in your career as well as on the financial front.
Career oriented professionals are in for a change in 2017. However, keep giving your best to your present assignment, till the last day at an old job. Also, do not risk an existing job, lured wrongly by a tempting offer, which may not actually materialize later. Do not take risks and attempt changes, during retrogression of Venus. Have patience. In the year’s latter half you may get a good opportunity to change your job. If planets in your Natal chart are also supportive, there is a strong possibility of your relocation. However, you may have a challenging time remaining level headed and balanced. Some irritating, provoking situations may come up, prompting you to affect change, without giving thought to repercussions. Try to control this damaging tendency. If you play your cards right, growth in career is assured.
For business persons, 2017 is likely to bring a bag of mixed experiences. Venus is most important planet for your Sign. Venus is the ruler of the House related to fortune and luck. Thus, the movement of Venus matters a lot for the development and progress of business – for your Sign. So, things will be good when Venus is traversing favorably. However, there may be challenges at the time of Venusian retrogression. From mid February, you are likely to start getting hints of encouraging opportunities. But fresh windows bring new challenges too. Be ready to accept them, says Ganesha. You will be busier than ever. And, you should be careful in putting everything on paper, especially the payment and monetary terms. Refrain from giving goods on credit. Generally speaking, expect some upheavals in personal and related matters, begins Ganesha. Things may be, at the most, satisfactory for quite a long time in 2017. You will do your best to maintain harmony in your personal relationships, especially during March to May. Mid March will bring troubles. Saturn posited in the 11th House will prompt you to become egoistic and cold. You may be inclined to belittle the efforts of persons around you. Fault finding and laying blame may become common with you. Well, what are you becoming? Singles may be eager to start an intimate relationship. They will get support from the planet of love and intimate relationships – Venus. Positive movement of Venus will bring a new charm to your life. A new emotional relationship may take shape. Life will then seem pleasant and enjoyable.
Pisces ( 19th February to 20th March )
Mars rules your 9th House, the House of Fortune, and is going to be posited in your Sign at the beginning of 2017. As a result, you will be confident about your decisions, and shall take firm steps towards your goals. There is a glitch, though. The Ruler of your Sign, Jupiter, is not favourably placed, and therefore, you will not have a strong support of this benevolent planet. Besides, Saturn is in the 10th House, the House of Karma. Such planetary alignment indicates that you will have to pull up your socks, if you want to achieve your goals. Be prepared to work overtime. One or the other problem will keep popping up at regular intervals, disturbing your personal life. Blame the presence of malefic Ketu in your Sign for this bumpy ride, says Ganesha. Luckily, from April-end things will start to go back to normalcy as Ketu shifts into Aquarius. At the same time, Rahu moves to Leo in the 6th House. The movement of Rahu and Ketu indicates that you will stand your ground whenever there is a conflict with near and dear ones. Your stubborn self may play an important role here.
Making a mark on the work front this year is going to be difficult, foretells Ganesha. You will have no option but to follow your boss’s orders and tackle the pressure somehow. You will shake off laziness and be determined to grab the bull by its horns, maybe because that’s the only way to handle it all well. Tight deadlines, extra working hours and peer pressure will definitely keep you on toes. Despite doing everything you can, you will be insecure about your job/position in the company. The first quarter of 2017 is going to be the period during which you will feel most insecure about your career. In the last week of April, Rahu will shift into Leo, a Sign ruled by the Sun. So post April, you will be able to strike some balance and be mentally secure about your job. Keep working hard, and you will be able to pull yourself out of the challenging times.
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