LOCAL Houston | The City Guide JANUARY 2016 | Page 70

HOROSCOPES
ARIES |
Mar 21 – Apr 19
Christmas
2015
was
‘Independence Day’ for Aries
when Uranus – the freedom
planet – forged ahead in your
sign. Aries now launches into
the New Year with a radical outlook, as breaking free from limiting people or circumstances kick-starts your newfound bent towards
living in total liberty. Relocating, dramatically changing appearance, suddenly entering/exiting a relationship or making a bold professional move are all
ways Aries might aim to stand out. Check out the
February 5th Fittipaldi Exotic Driving launch at
MSR Houston to bring out the daredevil within while
experiencing firsthand the thrill of driving a supercar
on a racetrack. Throughout early January, relationships continue shifting from the 2015 holidays, but
will make peace around the March 23rd Lunar
Eclipse. Meanwhile, Mercury Retrograde overhauls
your career January 2-25th

TAURUS |
Apr 20 – May 20
Jupiter, planet of growth, goes
retrograde or backwards in
the houses of creativity and
romance January 7–May 10,
reining in personal projects and
flirtations which began last summer
through year’s end 2015. Taurus may have taken on
entrepreneurial endeavors that now need to be
reviewed so more realistic commitments can be
made. In love, Taurus rethinks romance when Mars
sizzles through the relationship house January 4–
March 5. Desire, intimacy and trust are tested as
Taurus matures its personal philosophy on bonds.
Take a date to iPic, uber-luxurious concierge cinema in the River Oaks District, for some one-on-one
time. Then hit The Tuck Room, an urban gastrolounge cleverly tucked away next door for cocktails and intimate conversation.

GEMINI | May 21 – Jun 20
Gemini, the zodiac’s most
changeable icon, is surprisingly well-positioned for stability since the entrance of Saturn
– planet of responsibility – into
its partner sign last year.

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Especially in romance, Gemini is ready to make firm
decisions. Venus, the love planet, lights up relationships January 1–29 and is complemented throughout March. But before putting stakes in the ground,
Saturn goes retrograde or reverse in the relationship
house to take one final look at romantic options from
March 25 through fall. During the Saturn Retrograde
period, Gemini may organize career and domestic
spheres so it feels best prepared to take a partnership to the next level later in the year. Meet with Tina
Song, jeweler at Jewelry Mart, or Michale
Afshari, realtor at John Daugherty to prepare
for the commitments you might make by fall.

CANCER |
Jun 21 – Jul 22
Cancer makes breakout career
moves from New Year
through summer as Uranus –
the cosmic innovator – and
Saturn – the responsibility planet
– shape up professional opportunities. While Saturn
revisions your work environment beginning in
January, Venus and Mars pass through to help the
reorganization and cleanup into March. Venus and
a Solar Eclipse energize the global house March 8–
31, suggesting Cancer might travel, take a class or
teach, or engage in publishing/media/speaking
about your area of expertise. In fact, information
exchange is likely the hallmark trait of Cancer’s professional growth in 2016. Travel in style as you take
the world by storm with Par Avion, the private jet
empire owned by savvy entrepreneur Janine
Iannarelli.

LEO | Jul 23 – Aug 22
The January 24th Full Moon
fully empowers Leo to manifest
its will in 2016. Jupiter’s retrograde cycle in the financial
house helps Leo rethink sources
of income or spending habits so
money can be directed towards higher goals, most
likely an entrepreneurial business or project. What’s
worth investing in? If you’re expecting money
through inheritance, settlement or outside institution,
the process may slow down until Venus – planetary
ruler of money – arrives in March. Attend the exclusive Millionaire Blueprint event hosted January
6th by world-renowned researcher, investor and
native Houstonian, Dr. John Demartini, to get a grip

on your financial future. There’s nothing regal Leo
loves more than growing its empire.

VIRGO | Aug 23 – Sep 22
Jupiter Retrograde reins in the
growth trajectory Virgo has been
on since August 2015. Virgo may
have taken on sweeping professional and romantic prospects,
but now needs to stop and evaluate which of the many options it truly wants.
Especially if you moved since last summer, that decision could possibly be reconsidered in January.
Overall, Virgo may need to slow down and take
care of itself after a fast-paced half of last year. Be
good to your body with fitness classes, or nourish
your skin after a harsh winter season. The February
22nd Full Moon reveals the outcomes of choices
made around September 13, 2015. How have you
grown? By spring, Virgo experiences exciting events
in love and will be glad it took care of its appearance, for admirers are sure to notice. Be good to
your body with fitness classes at the luxe health club
Equinox, or nourish your skin after a harsh winter
season.

LIBRA | Sep 23 – Oct 22
Libra, the relater of the zodiac,
experienced a whirlwind in
romantic and familial
relations during the
2015 holiday season.
Especially at home, the family/domestic environment continues shifting throughout January with special importance on January 10th. Siblings or neighbors may
play a role helping Libra establish comfortable roots.
Reconnect with loved ones at Cirque Du Soleil’s
awe-inspiring acrobatic performance Toruk- The
First Flight running February 11–12th. The show
is family-friendly and a pleaser to all ages.
Reconnect with loved ones. The March 23rd Lunar
Eclipse echoes events from last year – what was
going on around March 4, 2015? Similar scenarios
may repeat now. If cosmic energy from the eclipse
is too much for you, relax and let loose. Whatever
you do, do it with a partner – Libra loves to li