Cancer, you are a sign prone to excess and you will start this year having to curb your desire to indulge owing to the expansive nature of Venus in Sagittarius on the 4th of January. Beginning the year with a structured workout regime will do you a world of good. You may feel a little foggy as the year begins, and confused on how to proceed. Take some time to allow focus and clarity to settle. Professionally, the year starts with a bang as Mercury is in Aquarius lending you detached brilliance. You are noticed with immediate effect!

In the romance department you may need to settle disagreements and misunderstandings before they grow into something bigger. You will rely on the people in your life to attain the feeling of positivity and it may well be difficult to do it early in the year. Financially however, this is a very prosperous time and on March 17th the momentum gets going for you at work as Venus moves into Pisces. This continues into April where your work and financial life succeed, and you find yourself being somewhat experimental. Mercury in Aries enhances your ability to get things done like never before. You simply need to trust your instincts. 

May 4th onwards you may begin to think about starting your own business; you feel the need for greater autonomy and independence. This is due to Venus in Taurus and its need for expansion and the good life. This is also a fantastic period for love. Your calm and composed demeanour attracts a great number of admirers. There are occasional low points, but this is due to the intrinsic nature of your sign; ruled by the Moon, you wax and wane. 

June is the month for travel and movement, and may end up in a betrothal or even marriage. This is a very harmonious period although there may be some frustrations around money. You may find yourself spending too much of it. This carries into July, which is a month of emotional and mental fluctuations. This comes from Mercury’s movement into fickle Gemini on July 7th. Try to work with this side of your nature rather than against it. There could be a tendency to fight but there is nothing to gain from it. You are a tender being and you must acknowledge and appreciate your variable nature for it brings a great number of gifts. 

Mercury moves into Leo on August 9th, which brings increased profits and a harmonious and plentiful period during which you enjoy the company of others. You feel settled in. September is a wonderful month across all areas of your life and you may find yourself living like a monarch. Things may take on a dreamlike quality, thanks to Venus in harmonious Libra. This is a great time to get thinking about what you want to achieve in life, for the sky is truly the limit. 

October presents a wonderful period for your love life, although long-standing couples need to be cautious about getting into arguing. Venus in Scorpio can intensify both the good and the bad in relationships. This is ultimately a stable and comfortable period with the potential for financial growth. November sees a dip in love, but nothing that cannot be resolved with communication. At work, you may seek change as your confidence is soaring. This could be a time for seeking and exploring other options with Jupiter, the planet of expansion, moving into aloof Aquarius on November 2nd. If you find closed doors, you will create your own gateways. By December, you will enjoy a rewarding love life and great financial profits. You will find yourself thinking about what to do next, which can bring on some confusion. Let the year soak in.