with Stephanie Johnson YOUR STARS SUMMER 2024

21 March – 19 April

It is summer fun for Aries, but first you need to heal any hurt feelings from the past. People popping up from the past, memories surfacing and your dreams give you clues as to what may be lingering. Once you have dealt with emotional undercurrents, then you are free to broaden your horizons. This is your time to escape to local or foreign beaches, art galleries, festivals and such like. It is back to work and goal planning in January but you can still have mini escape plans. The summer is for you to spread your wings and fly.

20 April – 20 May

Tradition plays an important role for you this month. Customs passed down by your parents and previous generations are part of the cycles of your life. Now you need to focus on what works and what needs to change. Perhaps nothing, or maybe it is time to break free of outmoded patterns. In January you have a chance to escape the humdrum of everyday life. As you take time out this gives you food for thought regarding your profession or voluntary position, casting circumstances in a different light. By February you are surging ahead with your career goals, adjusting where necessary.

21 May – 20 June

Summer fun with a loved one is your focus in December. As the Sun comes out to play, so do you. The lucky planet Jupiter in your Zodiac Sign continues to remind you that self-growth remains the central force, but someone special can add positivity and be a favoured playmate. By January shared resources and intimacy take the main stage perhaps as you plan a major expenditure, such as a trip to a foreign land. February sees you yearning to escape to local or faraway waterways. If long journeys are not possible then you could explore local festivals.

21 June – 22 July

December starts with a list of odd jobs and a focus on your workaday life. As you approach the end of the calendar year, it is a busy time with many daily decisions at home and work. Take a moment to list your priorities and then tick your chores off one by one. As you approach the year’s end your focus shifts to your partner. Life becomes a double act with a business or personal partner, or with a search for one. By February you are ready to assess your personal resources. Investments of time, energy and money are up for review.

23 July – 22 Aug

You will be delighted to know that December is your month to slow down and have fun. Fun means different things to different people. You can pursue your own idea of what it means to you whether it is mingling with your favourite loved ones or filling your calendar with pleasurable activities. In January you reassess your work/life balance, paying attention to some of the more mundane matters in your life. And then February sees you enlisting the support of your nearest and dearest for some summer celebrations. Creative activities started in December and fine-tuned in January can now be consolidated.

23 Aug – 22 Sep

Family matters are the focus at the start of December. Your house, apartment, living quarters and household require your attention. People are likely coming and going, calling on you to be flexible. It is also possible that you are travelling to a different location for family celebrations. As the season progresses you are likely to take a short journey, enjoying a change of scenery. Decisions with siblings and other extended family members are also likely. The end of summer sees you take stock of your personal finances. Changes in your circumstances are prompting a charge of heart when it comes to money matters.

23 Sep – 22 Oct

It is time to escape everyday responsibilities either by putting aside duties that can be temporarily shelved, or by taking a short journey for a change of scenery. You need to be able to enjoy your own space so that you have a positive mindset and the ability to think clearly. By January, decisions around personal money matters can be made. Your self-worth plays an important role in these decisions. By the end of the summer season, you are ready to put yourself first, knowing your worth and what makes you happy and healthy. Your self-image shifts.

23 Oct – 21 Nov

Changes in your household call for a change of direction. This is not necessarily a negative situation. On the contrary it could be something like a child being born, or the announcement of a grandchild. No matter what your news, you learn what is truly valuable. As the season progresses, you assert yourself, relying on your reputation to move matters in a positive direction. Circumstances in February may prompt you to indulge in a little ‘cave’ time, retreating and resting to recharge your energy. This is the ideal time for a health or spiritual retreat.

22 Nov – 21 Dec

This is your time of the year to truly celebrate. You like nothing better than to kick up your heels and celebrate Sagittarius season. Your reputation precedes you. So, it is time to update your social profiles, let everyone know that you are ready to party and have some fun. Your partner, in business or your personal life, could be the driver during December, urging you to accept their social agenda. January sees you slow down, taking some much-needed rest and by February you are ready to pursue your hopes, dreams and wishes with friends and groups.

22 Dec – 19 Jan

The message in the stars for the start of summer is clear – take some time to slow down and rest. Your spiritual health is a key factor in December. So, take some time to retreat, meditate, pray and generally chill. If possible, spend some time in or near the water, soothing your soul. By January you can go out and about again, enjoying the company of friends, mingling in social or business groups and generally filling your calendar. As a result, you are likely to be ready to work towards your true north by the end of the season.

20 Jan – 18 Feb

Your social calendar quickly fills this month. Your preferred way of connecting with friends and associates is likely in person, but if you do enjoy social media, then this, too, demands some attention. The idea is for you to network and elicit the support of key offsiders. Mid-season you are likely to be out and about for your work. Your professional life sector is lit up during January, but you may be pleased to know that you can plan an escape in February. With the powerful planet Pluto now in your Zodiac Sign the emphasis is on you living your authentic life.

19 Feb – 20 March

While others start to wind down at the end of the calendar year, you are once again on call at work. Even if you have a chance to take a break you are likely considering your professional options. This time of the year continues to be a time of career opportunities. By January you can take some time for a tree or sea change, exploring your local neighbourhood or further afield. And as summer comes to an end, something profound is the result, either a realisation of your own, or an event that sparks a sense of wonder.

Stephanie Johnson (BA/J) is an international consulting astrologer running her own Seeing With Stars business for personal and business clients. Stephanie also heads up Esoteric Technologies, the company that produces astrology software for professional astrologers around the world. She was one of the original creators of the world-renowned Solar Fire for Windows and continues to co-create apps for the iPhone, iPad and macOS. Stephanie lives and works on the Mornington Peninsula, and writes horoscopes for her own business, as well as local bespoke magazines. She is also the author of numerous astrology reports which are used across the globe. You can follow Stephanie @seeingwithstars on Instagram | Twitter | www.seeingwithstars.net

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