You’re truly the genius of the zodiac, with unparalleled wit and a natural pull toward all things intellectual. But your glorious brain often interferes with your heart, and you tend to silence the latter when you’re faced with strong feelings you can’t rationalize. This year, try to find out what’s really going on behind your biting one-liners, and make an effort to stop pushing away your feelings — sit with them for a bit instead of reasoning them away. You might discover something unexpectedly wonderful.
As a gentle and intuitive Pisces, you rarely prioritize your own needs. You’re extremely giving with both your time and energy, but tend to skimp out on the alone time you crave to recharge your batteries. This year, to balance your giving nature with your own needs, schedule dates with yourself. Most Pisces tend toward introversion and the arts, so go through your calendar now and schedule a monthly movie night, or a nice dinner, or even a quiet night in to read. Stick to the plan, and for that period of time, don’t worry about others’ needs.
As a fiery Aries, you’re full steam ahead at all times. Confident, ambitious, honest, and passionate about the things you love, you probably laugh at the idea of “downtime.” You’re a leader and an achiever, but this year, consider taking some time to combat burning out too fast. Your plan is probably to enter 2018 firing on all cylinders, and that’s great! Just make sure you’ve still got some juice left come March. Keep it simple and remember to breathe. Download an app, set a remind in your phone, just make sure that you take some time each day to reconnect with your breath, so that your 2018 success is a long-distance run instead of a sprint.
A grounded earth sign, you’re likely a born planner who loves a color-coordinated calendar and a confirmation email. You’re as dependable a friend and coworker as they come, but all that organization can cut down on your ability to carpe the diem. This year, grab a Post-It note and neatly handwrite a reminder to be spontaneous every once in a while. You don’t always need three months to plan a vacation, sometimes it’s OK to grab that discounted plane ticket and just go. If that’s too much, change up your routine in smaller ways — it’ll still be there when you get back.
You hate all things routine and monotonous, and need constant change and stimulation in your life. This makes you a fantastic travel partner, but it also means you rarely finish longterm projects you take on. You’re loyal, and give great advice to others, but you have some trouble taking advice yourself. So make 2018 the year you finish that longterm project — finish painting the kitchen, write the final page of your pilot, sign up for that pottery class and make yourself go. It’ll be worth it, even if it feels a little routine.
As a Cancer, you’re likely a true introvert and a deeply private person. You’re deeply loyal, but rarely vocal about your feelings. You’re a mindful and considerate person, but you live in your head so much, sometimes you forget to vocalize how you’re feeling. This year, try to remember it’s OK to let people know how you’re feeling — whether that means sending a thank you card, texting your mom, or just letting your BFF know how much she means to you.
As a Leo, you’re naturally magnetic and well-liked wherever you go. People gravitate toward your warmth and intuitive humor, but you tend to be so charming and popular, you have a lot of surface-level friendships and few deeper connections. This year, try to make sure you tend to those tried and true friendships with as much care as new, topical friendships. Schedule some time each month with your core crew, and make sure they know how much you value them.
As a Virgo, you know how to stick to a schedule. You’re grounded, reliable, and you always have a plan. You know your own strengths and weaknesses, and how to maximize and minimize both. You’re destined for success, but too often you forget that there’s a whole world outside your comfort zone. This year, do one big thing that’s completely, totally irrational and uncharacteristic. Go on a spontaneous trip somewhere far away and strange, book a ziplining tour go on a cruise, take a day trip to Vegas and bet too much money. Surprise yourself, it’ll make for a good story.
You’re the most patient and balanced of the star signs, always looking for a good book and a non-confrontational debate, so it’s little wonder you weigh every side of a situation before making a decision. Cooperative and methodical, you always see both sides. However, this fair-minded strength also means you second-guess most of your decisions, both big and small. This year, try to remember that even though everyone’s opinion is valid, you can still take confidence in your stance. Sometimes you’re just right — and with your ample mind, you mostly are.
Brave and stubborn, you’re a true fire sign. Scorpios never back down from a fight — in fact, they relish some good sparring — but you tend to hide your vulnerability under all that fiery passion. This year, try to let people in on your rich inner emotional life. Your loved ones will value your strong opinion even more.
Hilarious and idealistic, you’re also one of the most carefree star signs. You can’t stand the idea of being tied down. However, sometimes you miss out on life’s deeper, more meaningful moments — you’re busy planning your next adventure. This year, don’t be afraid to take a moment, take a breath, and embrace what it feels like to be still. You might discover something exciting and new.
You’re the master of discipline, and a gifted and capable leader. Chances are you have a workaholic streak, and know exactly how to excel professionally. This year, allow yourself to fall in love. Falling in love doesn’t have to mean you find romantic love with a new person, it can mean you find a new hobby, make a new friend, or, OK, fall in romantic love with a new person. Whatever the case, don’t be afraid to open yourself up to the possibility of falling in love, in any form.
