ON 21January, Pluto (the slow-moving planet of powerful transformation) transits from the conservative, leader-focused sign of Capricorn into the progressive, inventive, group-focused sign of Aquarius. Then (apart from a brief stint back in Capricorn later in the year) Pluto stays in Aquarius until 2044.
The last time Pluto moved through Aquarius was from 1778 until 1798, a period that included the colonisation of Australia, the Industrial Revolution, the French Revolution and the gradual abolition of the slave trade.
So expect discoveries, innovations, rebellions and revolutions. There will also be radical regeneration in science, space travel and sustainable technologies, plus increasing power, access and representation for groups that have been under-represented in society.
On 26 May, prosperity planet Jupiter transits into the sign of Gemini, where it stays for over a year. This heralds a positive period for people and businesses involved in communication, education, academic research, publishing and the media. And the luckiest days of 2024? That would be 2-3 June, when Jupiter and Pluto favour political reforms and financial gain.
Read the personal forecast for your zodiac sign to see what’s in store for you.
ARIES
21 March – 20 April
LOVE & LUST
If you’re attached, the lunar eclipse on 25 March stirs up hidden tensions, particularly if you’ve been putting work before a relationship. Expect the sexual sparks to fly in May when fiery Mars lights up your sign.
Single Rams, the best time to look for love is in February and March when Venus and Mars stimulate your peer group and networking zone, and you could fall for a stylish Libran or an avant-garde Aquarian. But avoid joining a dating site, going on a first date, proposing or getting married from 15-28 August.
LOOT & LUCK
An unexpected opportunity or sudden windfall could turn your finances around, when Jupiter, planet of prosperity, links up with Uranus (planet of change) on 20-21 April. So make sure you are ready, willing and able to capitalise on any good fortune. Then Jupiter transits through Gemini from 26 May until June 2025, and
