Aries

The energy of the year 2016 for the happy Arian is unpredictable, but a huge learning experience, ending with much gain and joy. It would be wise to soul search, to take regular breaks, be a great listener and research in every area of desired success.

February onwards the wheel of fortune slowly turns your way. The advice of a guru, meditation, yoga and nature will help you balance an extremely active and evolving year.

Career : At work, power struggles maybe demanding your time and attention. Hanging out with inconsistent people may consume your energy. It would be wise to calm your inner volcano. Peers and colleagues will be supportive and flying their flag high. Many of you long to work behind the scenes and allow yourself to think through nitty-gritty! Those of you in teaching, training, healing and counselling make their mark earning fame between May and August 2016.

Money : Socially, the year will begin on a high note as friends and family will be in and out of your house. Travel will be necessary towards the latter half of the year, to ensure paperwork and closure. Money will come in with ease that which is owed to you and through property investments and the luxury-loving you will splurge around October /November.

Love : Relationships need work as you need patience and calmness to make things work. Those of you in love may have difference of opinion, however, maintain the peace, and avoid discussing personal matters with all and sundry. The single meet interesting folks through their social networks and plenty of dates are fun and exciting, look your happiest loveliest best.

Mantra : Being process oriented will help you get to goals in leaps and bounds.

Lucky day: Monday's are lucky.

Lucky stone: Wearing ruby on a Sunday brings miracles.

Taurus

2016 is a time to move forward at a good pace. Slow and steady is the way, and it's wise to trust the Universe and your instinct, when it comes to challenging moments. March onwards you may have to choose, being good to yourself, and making wise decisions in your highest interest. Taking care of your health may mean nutritious food, great sleep and health and beauty spas to spruce your confidence.

Career: Professional accomplishments will be high especially as new contracts and contacts come through. Domestic and overseas travel is indicated to close contracts around May prove lucky for you. Your ability to choose positive alliances and bet on the right projects holds you in good stead. A desire for a higher purpose is the big fuel that keeps you up late nights and burning the midnight oil.

Money: Socially, the festivities bring out extended family and cousins in a happy melee in the winter. Money made is invested in real estate and proves to be profitable with quick returns. Taking risks in the share market should be done post research. Don't be in debt and money will flow!

Love: The single discover elusive ways to enjoy their status, although secretly they yearn for true love and hope to bump into their soul mate. Those in love, grow closer finally pushing away all doubts and questions midyear and planning a great wedding with the blessings of family and friends!

Mantra : What you sow, so shall you reap.

Lucky day: Saturday's are lucky.

Lucky stone: Wear tourmaline on a Tuesday for protection.

Gemini

2016 is a year, a time of incredible exploration. This year is a perfect time to break away from the rut of the usual and explore new niches as people, places and new opportunities now line up at your door.

You may need to reconsider your commitments and look at what’s on your plate towards the mid-year as you maybe juggling too many things. Stay away from negative people and thoughts. Focus on positivity and manifesting every miracle you desire.

Career: Being on the go constantly will be a given as you fly around the world and travel will be imperative to climbing up the ladder at work. Socially, you will be all about partnerships and alliances to create new purpose in your networking and bonding plans.

Those in the field of media, advertising and entertainment get a platform and win praise. August onwards the time is especially lucky and happy for big moves.

Money: Money matters could blow up especially if finances are not managed at home, so get your paperwork in order. Quick rich saving schemes are interesting, and making small investments in those schemes is worth the risk. Inheritance comes to you, and you plan to buy jewellery and mutual funds to help it grow!

Love: Those in relationships, spend quality time with their mate, nurturing and building their friendship that leads to a passionate n strong bond by June. Family and friends are supportive and short vacations and spending time in the outdoors gets you closer. If single it's best to mingle and take your time, enjoy the abundant attention.

Mantra : Smile and the way will get smooth.

Lucky day: Friday's are lucky.

Lucky stone: Emerald on a Wednesday will bring clarity and focus on every area!

Cancer

The year 2016 is as dynamic as you make it with your will grit and good will. Participating with whole-hearted energy is necessary as you find many demands being made on you and your times around April. Effective balance between holding onto things and being open to positive change is now necessary especially for those running their own business. Take quality time off to bond with family and catch up with old friend's mid-year.

Career: Your unflappable resolve and your sanguine Cancerian ability to focus on what’s important comes to the fore at work, and you give your best especially if in the writing publishing or manufacturing arena. Socially, this maybe a marathon year from July with many parties, invites spilling over from November and mingling will be a must.

Money: On the whole, in 2016, the big bucks stay steady and happy. Watch out for tons of expenditures by May, as you take vacations, spend on infra-structure and travel for networking, attending seminars and investing money. Long term ventures are good for growth and pushing your financial stability. Money owed to you returns and you recycle it into new business and make it grow!

LoveThe single transform self-doubt into affirmative action and dating is wise. You discover that you have high expectations, and alter your needs with your partner and eventually find someone wonderful by October. Travel with loved ones for holidays is indulgent and provides quality time.

Mantra : Be yourself.

Lucky day: Saturday's are lucky.

Lucky stone: Wear a blue sapphire on Tuesday's for innovative ideas!

Leo

New beginnings in 2016 is inevitably bright beautiful and happy. Fresh ideas that rock your world blow through in April keeping you on your feet. Taking up a new course of study to enhance knowledge and master your craft turns out to be amazing especially for those in sales and marketing. Make sure you enjoy weekends – trekking, picnics and fun outings to keep your mind youthful and fit in every way.

Career: Work wise, you will need to work out contradictions easing out your path and you spend a contemplative few months from June processing information and plans ahead. Travel plans will be up in the air with a lot of changes, so allow yourself to stay cool and calm and look forward to the big picture and baby surprised. When you do pack your bags and head out, your trips will prove extremely effective.

Money: Your equation with money in 2016 is a good one and you learn that the more you give, the more you receive. So do not hesitate and operate from need but service and desire. Starting something new, pooling in money from others for your experimental ventures and small entrepreneurship works out well. Enjoy smart money in November /December.

Love: If in a relationship, be sure you are standing on strong emotional grounds, before you make any decision. Gifts and treats will flow out easy as you spend on loved ones, family and friends. Quality time with them over weekends will strengthen your unit as a family giving you much strength and satisfaction.

Mantra : Know you are the best and get yourself the best.

Lucky day: Thursday's are especially lucky.

Lucky stone: Yellow sapphire worn on a Thursday brings prosperity.

Virgo

Expression and articulation at work, especially on key issues will come to the fore in 2016. Staying centred will be necessary as you need to maintain a sense of order and that will happen as you stay and keep calm. Assertive, defining boundaries and taking charge will help you deliver on your deadlines and commitments this August. Be a good listener and take sound advice, the universe helps you evolve and uplift.

Career: Travel will be necessary especially as many of you meet new people and perspectives as changes are necessary at work / business. Those involved with hospitality, creative work and beauty are in the limelight this summer and gain from visibility. Heading to holidays for a break with family will help you gain clarity with what you desire in life.

Money: Cash comes in and investment in gold and also realty will prove extremely beneficial by mid-year, making you feel secure and enabling you to take a risk. Those considering investing joint ventures or buying commercial property for prosperity get good opportunities. A lucky spot as wages increase and new assignments promise overseas travel and foreign exchange. Smile at your abundance.

Love: The single mingle with much ease. For those in relationships, family will occupy the highest priority especially in the summer months. You are able to move beyond the familiar and comfortable, yet plan for a safety net and a perfect future with your loving mate.

Mantra : Do unto others as you would like done into you.

Lucky day: Monday's are lucky.

Lucky stone: Wear a pearl on a Monday for benefit and balance.

Libra

You need to be calm with your relationships – be it with family or friends – as your loved ones will prove to be the greatest challenge this year. You will need to just hang in there before they begin to listen to your correct and practical advice. Between June and mid-August, you may go slightly off the rails, when it comes to new people and places, taking a risk on nothing more than a pretty face or a well cut suit. Life is for living and it seems you are living it.

Career: April will give you a chance to review a lot of your decisions and do something about the situations you maybe in. A chance to prove yourself at work comes up in July and it may be just what you need to do your own thing, refine your ideas and allow yourself to make it big. A job shift maybe on the cards especially for those looking to change tracks and venture into new industries. December helps push your warnings way up and all the hard work to make your career a shining light will finally pay off.

Money: Stay calm and allow things to fall into place naturally. Investing in a second home for relaxation and investment is not ruled out. Some of you may plan a holiday with loved ones especially those who live away from extended family.

Love: You can’t be all things to all people but you can be someone special to those who mean the most to you as February gives way to March. Your family members will need attention in the middle of this month and love could come knocking on the door for the single Leos as friends of friends lead onto something more.

Mantra : Keep the faith.

Lucky day: Fridays are filled with new opportunity.

Lucky stone: Wear a topaz for harmony on Wednesdays.

Scorpio

Learning to stand on your feet is your big agenda in 2016. Be it emotionally or simply being able to run your own business. Whatever be your plan that will be the key highlight of this year. Gratitude and staying centred will remain your focus areas and you manage to come out trumps in this. Relationships will benefit from your calm and ability to stay strong through the year. October and November will remain spectacular months for all things new.

Career: Work oriented decisions come to the fore in February where you will be forced to choose from multiple options. Weigh the pros and cons before you sign on the dotted line. Partnerships are key to winning and yet being able to claim your power in the same remains key.

Money: Money comes and money goes and using it to the best ability lies in your hand. Investment in land proves wise especially for you over stocks and gold. Also ensuring that you pay your people on time will be critical to keep the money flow going. August in particular, is a month to keep a watch out on your financial documentation.

Love: When you love yourself, the rest follows. As simple as the adage is, it is equally tough to follow and yet in it, lies how this year can pan out for you. March and November are great months to fire your passion. Equations with family remain steady.

Mantra : Keep calm and the rest will follow.

Lucky day: Tuesday’s are good for work.

Lucky stone: Wear a tourmaline on Friday’s for good luck.

Sagittarius

Multi-tasking was always your A-game and in 2016 you master it some more. Sagittarians desire it all – a balance between adventure and routine and 2016 will bring just that for you at your doorstep. Your ability to focus and concentrate on the big picture will make April and May an absolute breeze. Accomplishment and accolades in both personal and professional life come your way.

Career: Key to any success on the work front will be learning to say no with as much ease as you can. Try not to clutter your plate with more than you can handle and you will do well every single day. Starting out on your own will be beneficial.

Money: You understand and appreciate money which is why this year it will only grow. Buying more land or investing in property will remain your focus even though you diversify your portfolio with extensive buys in gold and also the commodity market. June and July are good months to sign up new leases and commercial ventures.

Love: You learn that love is being in the moment and allowing yourself to flow. Being mindful and being cognizant of small desires makes you a better spouse, sibling and a parent this year and you manage to do it without any inner conflict. The single meet many to mingle especially on their travels. Happy dating will yield wedding bells towards the end of the year.

Mantra : Patience is key for any progress.

Lucky day: Thursdays are beneficial for focusing on family.

Lucky stone: Wear a cat’s eye on Sundays for balance.

Capricorn

Crafting success comes easy to you and so it will in 2016. Delegation and keeping your word – both will be important to your success at work and play. September onwards your career takes centre stage and moves on a fast track. Your ability to play supporting anchor and get the daily nitty gritty done holds good and will makes 2016 a happy year at home.

Career: Up and about, you will be working hard to get your career on track. Meetings, negotiations and con-calls will be a part of your daily way. Keeping your ego aside will make it simpler for you to get your work done. Try it. Big moves on the career front will be wise post-November especially for those planning to switch jobs or move cities.

Money: Finances will do well for the busy Capricorns. Business-cum-pleasure journeys are plenty after August and the chance of transfer or settling down temporarily in another country for a definite purpose will prove the perfect move and beneficial to all involved. Property/government related matters under dispute will take their due time and course of action.

Love: June brings in new faces, new introductions and new people and the month promises to be filled with light banter upping your ante in the social scene. Trust your intuition in October especially with your love life and new people as you need to weed out the clutter and only keep the ties that are good for you. You round off the year with family members who will be more than eager to spend quality moments with you whenever possible.

Mantra : Take it easy especially when everyone around you is saying so.

Lucky day: Mondays are good for new beginnings.

Lucky stone: Rose Quartz on Thursdays add love.

Aquarius

A generous year is what 2016 holds out for you as you make time, space and intent for much abundance. Happy days with a balance of both work and play will be your mantra for living and post-February as you clear decks for a normal life you manage to do that with ease.

Career: Work for you is about enjoying what you do and while you multi task, you will discover the joys of focusing on one assignment only. Professional matters take an upward turn in June as promotions and bonus kick in for the employed. Those running their own shop will do well as they make new contacts.

Money: The more money you give, the more money you make. And that’s true for you now more than ever before. Money proves to be a strong motivator for you and you find yourself enjoying the power and the pleasure that it brings with equal ease. November proves extremely lucky for investments especially on the stock market.

Love: You finally find that you belong to yourself and no matter where you go, or who you are with, holding your own is easy and possible. Empower yourself so others cannot walk all over you. July is perfect for those planning a family. The single find their charm is irresistible in December.

Mantra : Help comes to those who help themselves.

Lucky day: Fridays keep you filled with positivity.

Lucky stone: Diamonds add assertion to your days.

Pisces

Ambitious as ever, making and creating opportunities is a challenge you take on as it is important to prove your mettle and talent to yourself and all those who expect the best from you. Secretive and calculative will be the way you work your way around obstacles and delays as you tend to take on more than you can handle to begin with. By the end of March, balance and beauty will become top priority as you take big independent decisions and stick to only what you personally consider vital leaving the rest.

Career: Following your intuition and your inherent knowledge in your chosen field to every minute detail will make for all the positive difference that will be a reality by September. Those of you planning to turn an interesting hobby into a commercial project will be busy with paperwork and the legalities of the same by winter.

Money: Money proves to be a strong motivator for you and you find yourself enjoying the power and the pleasure that it brings with equal ease. November proves extremely lucky for investments especially on the stock market.

Love: For many Pisceans, love is your main focus, your partner is the most important person in your life by far and that is where, most, if not all, of your energy was spent. Life in 2016 will echo the above mantra as family becomes important. Relaxing together with soothing music, detoxification methods of massage and food habits revised are good choices. You do what it takes to be fit and fine in every way.

Mantra: Whatever it is you really want is worth working for.

Lucky day: Tuesdays are terrific for finishing pending projects.

Lucky stone: Aquamarine adds much honesty to your speech.