#the 48 periods
Pisces-Aries Cusp (March 19 – March 24)
- Learning patience is your most important task. Develop social skills through working alongside others. Try to curb your impetuous side–weigh alternatives and consider consequences before speaking or acting. Get to know yourself better.
Aries I (March 25 – April 2)
- Cultivate your quiet side, yet do not neglect your aggressive urges or let them get bottled up inside. When you feel frustrated, try to understand the problem and then take the initiative. Acknowledge your need for affection and support. Do not hesitate to ask for help when you need it.
Aries II (April 3 – April 10)
- Resist overwhelming people with your energy. Act responsibly. Try not to be too needy of attention and beware of leading others on. Confirm your inner values and develop hidden talents.
Aries III (April 11 – April 18)
- Tune in to what people are really saying. Beware of those who wish to monopolize your time and energy. Ideals and ideas can be worth of devotion, but also destructive. Make sure that others want to be helped or led before you offer. Try to keep in touch with the actual state of things. Beware of being carried away by your own enthusiasm.
Aries-Taurus Cusp (April 19 – April 24)
- Try not to overpower others. Learn to back off and allow things to happen as they will. Although your hands may itch to do the job, give others a chance to do it their way, even if they make mistakes. Try to remain sensitive to the feelings of those around you.
Taurus I (April 25 – May 2)
- Beware of taking on too much responsibility. Consciously work on changing yourself periodically. Beware of procrastinating in the name of prudence or good sense. Open up your horizons by exposing yourself to different disciplines and points of view.
Taurus II (May 3 – May 10)
- Seek to be more affectionate and playful. Beware of strident, dogmatic or inflexible attitudes. Remember that others have gifts to teach also, and that the best teacher is often an eternal student. Set a good example by admitting your mistakes. Rework and revise your ideas periodically.
Taurus III (May 11 – May 18)
- Dig deeper and explore the depths of your personality. Try to take matters a bit more seriously if you wish others to do the same in regard to you. On the other hand, never give up your natural and instinctive approach to life. Set your personal standards a bit higher and expect more of yourself.
Taurus-Gemini Cusp (May 19 – May 24)
- Monitor the pace of your activities carefully. Seek to be more consistent and less casual in jettisoning people and ideas. Don’t come on so strong. Turn off your mental motor from time to time. Confront your fears and insecurities.
Gemini I (May 25 – June 2)
- Work to finish what you start. Develop the patience to interact fully with others. Your ideals may have to be sacrificed at times for the sake of harmony. Avoid escapism in its manifold guises. Keep busy and happy, but do not neglect your inner emotional life.
Gemini II (June 3 – June 10)
- Try not to come on in a rush. Be clear in what you say but also diplomatic. Don’t be inattentive to the impression you make or the idea others have of you. There is great value in silence. Take the time to develop deep friendships.
Gemini III (June 11 – June 18)
- Sometimes what is right in front of you is just as interesting as something risky or exotic. It may not be incumbent on you to influence the course of things. Allow yourself to express negativity when it is called for. Give yourself easy rewards, too.
Gemini-Cancer Cusp (June 19 – June 24)
- Exercise your magical powers with care. You may need to be a bit tougher on yourself. Keep your eye on the goal and resist any tendency to drift. Do not lose yourself so readily in ecstatic experiences or you may have trouble finding yourself again. Beware of repressing your feelings or allowing destructive emotions to control you.
Cancer I (June 25 – July 2)
- Don’t armor yourself too heavily– on the other hand, remain discriminating. Allow others the freedom to take risks. Though your salesmanship may be excellent, it is not always appreciated. Don’t only challenge your fears– overcome them through self-liberation and action.
Cancer II (July 3 – July 10)
- Make a real effort to get out in the world. Toughen your stance a bit and try not to be so sensitive. Develop your financial sense and cultivate your talent for maintenance and continuity. Keep contact with those who care about you. Put your active fantasy and imagination to productive use.
Cancer III (July 11 – July 18)
- Don’t be too sure you know what is right for people. Work to keep your own house in order. Allow others to express themselves freely. Perhaps no one doubts your good intentions, so it may not be necessary to justify them. Be confident of your abilities at a deep level.
Cancer-Leo Cusp (July 19 – July 25)
- Even out the highs and lows; the rewards of stability are great. Cultivate self-discipline but never lose your spontaneity. Build a calm center that boslters your confidence and remains at the heart of your being. Concentrate more on living in the moment, free of past problems and future expectations. Pace yourself for the long haul.
Leo I (July 26 – August 2)
- Learn to accept people as they are– both the positive and negative. It is probably useless to try to camouflage yourself, but do try to be more diplomatic and sensitive. Although you are good at making decisions for others, you may have overlooked making some crucial decisions for yourself. It doesn’t make you less of a person to be a bit more easygoing.
Leo II (August 3 – August 10)
- Watch your temper. Hotheadedness can throw you off balance and aid your opponent. Compromise and diplomacy are virtues to be cultivated, not weaknesses to be despised. Remain open and vulnerable to love. Don’t be too hard on yourself, or too demanding. ease up a bit on the expectations you place on others.
Leo III (August 11 – August 18)
- Try to tone down your demanding and commanding side. Hold the mirror up to yourself as well– examine your motivations carefully. Battle to keep the combatant in you more peaceful. Take some distance from yourself. Admitting weakness can also be a sign of strength.
Leo-Virgo Cusp (August 19 – August 25)
- Don’t blame the world for not recognizing you if you hide yourself away. Be more transparent– let people see what you are really like. Beware of keeping secrets even from yourself. Allow others in, to share in both your joys and sorrows.
Virgo I (August 26 – September 2)
- Soften your stance a bit– take things as they come and let them go as they will. Try to keep your work and home life separate. Step out a bit and demand dependability from others, too. Protect yourself from hangers-on and parasites. Occasionally be more selfish and unashamedly demand benefits for yourself.
Virgo II (September 3 – September 10)
- Try to maintain flexibility and acceptance without compromising your high standards. Open your heart in love relationships. Be aware of your condemning and unforgiving side. Gentleness, kindness and diplomacy are traits worth developing. Beware of putting yourself above the law or outside society. Don’t be afraid to show your vulnerability.
Virgo III (September 11 – September 18)
- Try to be more sympathetic to the feelings of others. Not everyone is as strong-willed and directed as you. Don’t get bottled up in your head; cultivating a love of food, sleep and sensuous activities is essential to the grounding of your energies. Do not hide behind or rely too heavily on those who would serve you.
Virgo-Libra Cusp (September 19 – September 24)
- Don’t be overly concerned with appearances. Keep alive in your search for beauty– avoid becoming jaded, trendy or compulsive. Beware of neglecting spiritual goals or falling prey to excessive materialism. Keep your nervous system under control.
Libra I (September 25 – October 2)
- Cultivate self-confidence. Beware of being too aggressive in your criticism of others– your bark can bite. Be consistent in your stance. Fight the impulse to procrastinate, but at the same time resist interfering with things that work, even if they do not meet your expectations. Mistakes are just part of the game.
Libra II (October 3 – October 10)
- Try to find your true heart’s desire. Once you have found it, remember to show you really care. Don’t always give things away– hold on to what is most valuable in yourself. Learn to limit your explorations of interesting but distracting subjects that can sidetrack you from your main purpose. Make some hard choices, but preserve your dreams and visions.
Libra III (October 11 – October 18)
- Beware of making promises you can’t keep. Consider carefully the possible repercussions of your actions. Sometimes it is necessary to play at a part but don’t kid yourself in the process. Be more considerate of the feelings of others; devote sufficient time and patience to emotional matters.
Libra-Scorpio Cusp (October 19 – October 25)
- Try to relax and have fun. Learn to be less picky. Do not cut yourself off from unusual experiences but maintain your poise and balance. Continue to battle with life and resist escapism or the throes of self-pity. Leave the past behind and embrace the future. Cynicism and sarcasm are poison to you.
Scorpio I (October 26 – November 2)
- Supply the same constancy you expect from others, but also be less hard on yourself when it comes to mistakes. If at all possible, try to both forgive and forget. Leave excess baggage behind– the injuries of the past can be too heavy for anyone to bear, even you.
Scorpio II (November 3 – November 11)
- Let the sun shine in and the light within you shine out. Don’t take thing so seriously. Work on leveling out your moods and see how much happiness you can bring to yourself and others. Put your singular insight to productive use. Learn to laugh more at the illusions of the worlds and also at yourself.
Scorpio III (November 12 – November 18)
- Keep a critical eye on yourself. Respond to the highest challenges and occasionally take meaningful risks. Be mindful of what is important in life, of what endures and has lasting value. Always aim high, and don’t be afraid of failure.
Scorpio-Sagittarius Cusp (November 19 – November 24)
- Follow your vision of life but don’t lose touch with where others are. Keep your intentions honest and your motives pure. Develop the objectivity to stand back and observe yourself living. Try to be more forgiving and less possessive.
Sagittarius I (November 25 – December 2)
- Strive to keep your emotions on an even level. Beware of allowing yourself an overly high-minded or high-handed attitude. Keep control over your expectations and try to be more forgiving. There is nothing wrong with compromise, or with occasionally losing. Watch your tendency to exaggerate.
Sagittarius II (December 3 – December 10)
- Try to get out a bit more and do what others do from time to time. Don’t drive yourself into a corner by believing that no one can understand you. Make an effort to let others into your private world. Resist turning off to life: keep things fresh and renew your commitment.
Sagittarius III (December 11 – December 18)
- Learn to enjoy the little things, the simple pleasures of life. Try to be more understanding of others. Apply your ethical standards to yourself and concentrate more of your energies on personal growth. Find a way to blend in when necessary and avoid ruffling feathers.
Sagittarius-Capricorn Cusp (December 19 – December 25)
- Learn to temper your intensity. By understanding yourself better, you will be less at the mercy of your moods. Work on improving social relationships and continue to befriend others. Beware of any tendencies to close yourself off. Allow your warm and loving side full rein and keep your heart open.
Capricorn I (December 26 – January 2)
- Let others take the lead more often. You may be wise, but remember that wise women learn more from fools than fools from wise women. Work hard at trying to admit mistakes when you make them. There is no particular merit in holding on to an outworn creed or outdated idea.
Capricorn II (January 3 – January 9)
- Recognize your limitations– they do exist. Allow yourself to give in occasionally, even to fail and acknowledge it. Showing your more vulnerable side should not be threatening. Try to keep your ideals grounded and be sure your “reality” is not in fact an illusion.
Capricorn III (January 10 – January 16)
- Don’t be afraid to take chances. If you do not dare to fail you may not achieve your true heart’s desire. Your insistence on security may be misplaced at times. Try to be more flexible where the feelings of others are concerned. Do not assume that your values have absolute or universal application.
Capricorn-Aquarius Cusp (January 17 – January 22)
- You must find an outlet for your creative energy. Communicate what you experience. Try not to be discouraged by lack of understanding, ignorance or negative criticism off the deep end, but, rather, find those who understand and appreciate you.
Aquarius I (January 23 – January 30)
- Clarify a realistic picture of yourself in your mind’s eye. A certain amount of undesirable personal interaction is always necessary; try to be a bit more thick-skinned and, if necessary, downright insensitive. Cultivate calm, patience and persistence rather than always going your own way. Learn to handle frustration and be tough enough to quietly demand the very best for yourself.
Aquarius II (January 31 – March 7)
- Try to get in touch with your own deeper feelings. Sometimes it is better to meet problems head on. A bit of pain now may prevent much more later. Don’t be too dependent on others’ opinions of you. Have the courage to be yourself and don’t feel you have to please or entertain.
Aquarius III (February 8 – February 15)
- Accept your need for other people and cultivate meaningful social interaction. Remain open and accepting, but demand that others accept you as you are, too. Your psychic abilities are valuable. use them constructively. Beware of allowing rejection to lower your self esteem.
Aquarius-Pisces Cusp (February 16 – February 22)
- Don’t give up on the world or retreat behind fences. If necessary tear obstructions down to rediscover your sensitive self. Learning to trust may mean ceasing to fear. Without denying your need to explore the depths and heights, take the middle road more often.
Pisces I (February 23 – March 2)
- Sometimes you need to be more aggressive. Keep in touch with everyday matters and remain attentive to your needs and the needs of others. Beware of alienation through placing yourself on a higher plane. Seeking a higher state of consciousness need not mean avoiding shouldering the work of life.
Pisces II (March 3 – March 10)
- Try to remain realistic in your outlook. Resist the lure of escapes, in all their varies forms. On the other hand, leave a window open on the world. Continue to strive for trust and acceptance, but remember to stand up for yourself as well. Improving your social position may make certain things easier for you. Your suffering may neither be unique or, for that matter, necessary.
Pisces III (March 11 – March 18)
- Be more demanding of yourself in your personal development, and contribute actively to the life around you. Beware of neglecting to build a firm foundation. There is a limit to what you are capable of overcoming–make life easier for yourself, and be willing to compromise when necessary.
