Taurus Monthly Horoscope: December 2018

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Taurus (Born April 21 to 30) and Taurus Ascendant from 0 to 10 degrees Taurus:

December 2018 Taurus Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until December 21st:

The Sun continues to highlight your solar eighth house. Your attention turns inward, as well as to close personal relationships on a deeper level. Personal transformations, personal power, and intimate matters fulfill you most during this cycle. There may be a strong focus on other's money, such as the resources of a partner, inheritance, banking and loans, or taxes.

You are more intense in your mood and disposition, and perhaps even secretive, at this time of year. You are more in touch with the deeper and even primal elements of your own personality, and more able to see these things in others. This can be a determined and personally powerful time of year if you apply the energy of this transit constructively.

From December 22nd forward:

This month, with the Sun spotlighting your solar ninth house, your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now.

A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with managing everyday affairs and important details.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort, Pleasure

From December 2nd forward:

Venus graces your solar seventh house during this period. This is a time for extra attention to a partner or significant other, as well as from that person! You are more inclined to flatter and charm others during this cycle. One-to-one relating appeals to you more than group activities or more casual connections. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections--very willing to compromise, negotiate, and make peace.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Mercury is retrograde until December 6th

While Mercury is retrograde, it's better to review, revise, and refine rather than push things forward, particularly related to communications, contracts, and transportation. Misunderstandings and delays are more likely.

Occurring in your solar seventh house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to negotiations and one-on-one communications. Be as non-judgmental as you can with a partner. There may be the need to revisit old issues in a partnership, or there could be some communication problems with a partner. An ex-partner may resurface during this cycle. Misunderstandings with your partner now can do some damage if you (or your partner) focus on the choice of words instead of the meanings behind the words. If you need to talk through problems, try not to over-react to what your partner has to say. Mixed messages coming from a partner, or a disappointment, could occur now. You may not be as adept at mediating disputes for the time being, but it's a good cycle in which to reflect upon your negotiation skills with the goal of improving them. Re-thinking a partnership arrangement is possible now, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with partners; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with lovers or children, and regarding financial affairs, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your judgment with regards to personal finances (Gemini-ruled for you) as well as romantic partners and creative endeavors may not be up to par just now, so do avoid "signing on the dotted line". Speculation is not advised during this cycle.

Until December 12th: 

Mercury transits your solar seventh house. You tend to weigh the pros and cons of every issue during this cycle, taking into account others' needs as well as your own. Some indecisiveness is possible now, simply because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. You have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others now. You feel most comfortable spending time with people on a one-to-one level, or with those with whom you share a personal history.

Interestingly, your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue with others during this window. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, negotiating, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to advise others or to make peace with people in your life. You are more diplomatic than usual during this transit.

From December 12th forward: 

Mercury transits your solar eighth house. You are more intuitive now than usual, picking up all of the hidden cues from people around you and reading between the lines. This is an excellent cycle in which to do some financial planning and strategizing.

Research is also highly favored. It's easier for you to approach sensitive, intimate, and personal matters with rationality and logic. As such, this is a great time to open up conversations about topics that normally might cause waves, such as those revolving around the sharing of power, intimacy, and finances.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until December 31st:

Mars continues to activate your solar eleventh house. You take a more direct approach to realizing your dreams now, rather than simply hoping and wishing.

You might find that you have more energy and enthusiasm for spending time with others, but arguments now may be with or on behalf of friends. You can be especially effective at encouraging others now, as well as at leading or organizing a group.

From December 31st forward:

With Mars moving through your solar twelfth house, this is the time to research and reflect upon your goals. It can be a time when past actions catch up with you--and this is not necessarily a bad thing!

It could also be a time when much of your energy is channeled into private matters, or when you prefer that others not observe what you are doing. This is natural--you may just as well do your best work alone for now. Unconscious behavior patterns could influence the way you assert yourself.

Some may experience insomnia during this phase, especially if they are not allowing themselves the chance to recoup and if they are not letting their intuition serve them. Others may enjoy a more active dreaming life (this includes day-dreaming), and, if allowed to run free, the imagination can serve them very well, especially with regards to goals and new concepts.

Overview Horoscope:

December 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Taurus: December is strong for the feeling that you're getting back on track, dear Taurus, after some delays or lack of clarity. It may not be an "all systems go" period just yet, but obstacles are clearing. Where you may have felt stuck or in limbo in recent months, forward motion is likely this month. Relationships smooth over and deepen. It's an excellent time for compromise, negotiations, harmony, and balance with Venus in your partnership sector virtually all month. Passion, intimacy, partnership, learning, friendship, and adventure make up the broader themes of December and are areas of increased focus and opportunity. Learning and exploring with a partner or good buddy can be very beneficial now. Sharing through your personal interests, studies, or travels can be fun and fulfilling.

This can be a lively time with friends, networks, and group associations with Mars in your social sector up until the last day of the month. This excitement can point to possible difficulties or tensions with these connections and is more likely from the 1-2, 5-6, and 24th. However, for the most part, a busy and fulfilling social calendar is expected. A long-distance friendship can be in focus.

For the more homebody Tauruses, this energy is more about gaining inspiration and motivation to pursue your dreams than connecting with others, and it's just as exciting. All month, you are excited to turn over a new leaf, enthused about new ideas, and ready to put plans into motion, and it's best to do so after the 7th. Before that date, you may feel prepared but there can be missing details.

You're in perfect shape for personal influence, connecting with friends, working towards a cherished cause, and putting your talents to good use on the 8-9, 15-17, and 27-29. Changes you're making now can be defining. Mars moving through your sector of dreams and wishes and in harmony with your sign helps to fuel you with the energy and confidence to pursue new experiences.

A careful review of your financials, commitments, shared resources, or partnerships is appropriate until the 12th. For some, a past relationship can come up for review or consideration. It may be better to wait on making big decisions, both financially and emotionally, until you see things more clearly. Avoid jumping into something too quickly especially around the 5-6 when all signs point to confusion. Certain roadblocks and delays lift after the 6th, and matters related to your intimate life or finances, education, travel, or publishing or legal issues tend to move forward as the month advances.

The 20-21 is excellent for freeing yourself from a burden and for personal appeal or the support of friends. The Sun moves into harmony with your sign and into your adventure sector on the 21st, launching a month-long cycle in which you're feeling more spirited, vibrant, and connected to your dreams and goals. The Full Moon on the 22nd opens your eyes to the need to express yourself more fully, and this can color much of what you do in the last week of the year. Some of you could be rushing to meet a deadline or news comes in that moves things forward. It may be a hectic time, but it's also a period of discovering feelings that have been building or that you've avoided and kept at bay, and then embracing them. Now that you know what's in your heart, you're ready to make better decisions. You'll feel inspired and confident on the 27-28. Even so, Mars heads into your privacy sector on the 31st, and you end the year with a greater need to rest your body and review your strategies.

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Taurus (Born May 1 to 10) and Taurus Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Taurus:

December 2018 Taurus Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

The Sun energizes your sector of transformation, change, sexuality, personal growth, regeneration, others' money and resources, addictions, and taxes. As a result, this is not the most gregarious of months for you. You take a step back, focus on intimacy with a partner, or simply retreat a little from the hectic pace of life. This is an excellent time to create a budget or financial plan, or to rid yourself of bad habits that undermine your sense of personal power and self-mastery.

All that is deeply personal comes into focus now. Intimate matters are especially important to you during this cycle. Just how well you are handling your life comes up for inspection. Your self-mastery skills and psychological predisposition matter to you more than usual. This is the time of year when you are most desirous of change on a deep level. Clearing out psychic "junk" or ridding yourself of bad habits may be part of the picture now. You are more willing than usual to explore life's secrets.

This cycle brings greater in-depth understanding and an inclination to delve beneath the surface of matters to get to the bottom of them. Research uncovers new material that allows you to develop a better overall picture of the year's events. This is an especially introspective cycle during which you have the chance to truly uncover your personal strengths and talents. On a more practical level, you may be dealing with joint finances and shared resources now more than usual.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until December 17th:

Venus continues to move through your solar sixth house now. This is a time when beautifying and/or bringing harmony to your working environment is a priority to you. You might find more opportunities to socialize with co-workers, perhaps even meeting a new friend through your work or health routines. You are likely to bring more tact and diplomacy to your relations with the people you work with now. You may not be as productive as usual during this period, as the focus is more on social relationships and pleasure than on getting the job done. Improving health and vitality through pleasurable activities such as massage might be in focus now.

From December 17th forward:

Venus graces your solar seventh house during this period. This is a time for extra attention to a partner or significant other, as well as from that person! You are more inclined to flatter and charm others during this cycle. One-to-one relating appeals to you more than group activities or more casual connections. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections--very willing to compromise, negotiate, and make peace.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Mercury is retrograde until December 6th

While Mercury is retrograde, it's better to review, revise, and refine rather than push things forward, particularly related to communications, contracts, and transportation. Misunderstandings and delays are more likely.

Occurring in your solar seventh house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to negotiations and one-on-one communications. Be as non-judgmental as you can with a partner. There may be the need to revisit old issues in a partnership, or there could be some communication problems with a partner. An ex-partner may resurface during this cycle. Misunderstandings with your partner now can do some damage if you (or your partner) focus on the choice of words instead of the meanings behind the words. If you need to talk through problems, try not to over-react to what your partner has to say. Mixed messages coming from a partner, or a disappointment, could occur now. You may not be as adept at mediating disputes for the time being, but it's a good cycle in which to reflect upon your negotiation skills with the goal of improving them. Re-thinking a partnership arrangement is possible now, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with partners; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with lovers or children, and regarding financial affairs, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your judgment with regards to personal finances (Gemini-ruled for you) as well as romantic partners and creative endeavors may not be up to par just now, so do avoid "signing on the dotted line". Speculation is not advised during this cycle.

Until December 22nd:

Mercury continues to transit your solar seventh house. You can be especially aware of your "audience" in your communications now, which tend to be diplomatic and respectful during this cycle. You may be encountering an especially chatty or communicative partner, or meeting youthful, talkative people.

At this time, you love to hear others' opinions and perspectives, and it's an excellent time to do so. Others can spur on your own thinking and decision making processes now, simply by offering another perspective. You are thinking a lot about others, a partner, and relating in general, and in some cases perhaps worrying over these things.

From December 22nd forward:

Mercury transits your solar eighth house. You are more intuitive now than usual, picking up all of the hidden cues from people around you and reading between the lines. This is an excellent cycle in which to do some financial planning and strategizing.

Research is also highly favored. It's easier for you to approach sensitive, intimate, and personal matters with rationality and logic. As such, this is a great time to open up conversations about topics that normally might cause waves, such as those revolving around the sharing of power, intimacy, and finances.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars is energizing your solar eleventh house now. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes.

As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).

Overview Horoscope:

December 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Taurus: December is strong for the feeling that you're getting back on track, dear Taurus, after some delays or lack of clarity. It may not be an "all systems go" period just yet, but obstacles are clearing. Where you may have felt stuck or in limbo in recent months, forward motion is likely this month. Relationships smooth over and deepen. It's an excellent time for compromise, negotiations, harmony, and balance with Venus in your partnership sector virtually all month. Passion, intimacy, partnership, learning, friendship, and adventure make up the broader themes of December and are areas of increased focus and opportunity. Learning and exploring with a partner or good buddy can be very beneficial now. Sharing through your personal interests, studies, or travels can be fun and fulfilling.

This can be a lively time with friends, networks, and group associations with Mars in your social sector up until the last day of the month. This excitement can point to possible difficulties or tensions with these connections and is more likely from the 1-2, 5-6, and 24th. However, for the most part, a busy and fulfilling social calendar is expected. A long-distance friendship can be in focus.

For the more homebody Tauruses, this energy is more about gaining inspiration and motivation to pursue your dreams than connecting with others, and it's just as exciting. All month, you are excited to turn over a new leaf, enthused about new ideas, and ready to put plans into motion, and it's best to do so after the 7th. Before that date, you may feel prepared but there can be missing details.

You're in perfect shape for personal influence, connecting with friends, working towards a cherished cause, and putting your talents to good use on the 8-9, 15-17, and 27-29. Changes you're making now can be defining. Mars moving through your sector of dreams and wishes and in harmony with your sign helps to fuel you with the energy and confidence to pursue new experiences.

A careful review of your financials, commitments, shared resources, or partnerships is appropriate until the 12th. For some, a past relationship can come up for review or consideration. It may be better to wait on making big decisions, both financially and emotionally, until you see things more clearly. Avoid jumping into something too quickly especially around the 5-6 when all signs point to confusion. Certain roadblocks and delays lift after the 6th, and matters related to your intimate life or finances, education, travel, or publishing or legal issues tend to move forward as the month advances.

The 20-21 is excellent for freeing yourself from a burden and for personal appeal or the support of friends. The Sun moves into harmony with your sign and into your adventure sector on the 21st, launching a month-long cycle in which you're feeling more spirited, vibrant, and connected to your dreams and goals. The Full Moon on the 22nd opens your eyes to the need to express yourself more fully, and this can color much of what you do in the last week of the year. Some of you could be rushing to meet a deadline or news comes in that moves things forward. It may be a hectic time, but it's also a period of discovering feelings that have been building or that you've avoided and kept at bay, and then embracing them. Now that you know what's in your heart, you're ready to make better decisions. You'll feel inspired and confident on the 27-28. Even so, Mars heads into your privacy sector on the 31st, and you end the year with a greater need to rest your body and review your strategies.

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See also general trends for Taurus in 2018.

Taurus (Born May 11 to 21) AND Taurus Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Taurus:

December 2018 Taurus Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until December 12th:

The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar seventh house--your partnership sector. This can be a time of much learning through the mirror of close relationships. It's not the time to push your agenda or personal plans forward; rather, it's a cycle in which you are at your best when you recognize the need to form alliances, to give back to a special someone, and to compromise in order to find some balance in your life.

It's a strong period for putting yourself into another person's shoes and to better understand him/her. You may be meeting with someone strong and assertive by nature now, or a partner is more assertive and needy of attention. There may be some competitive feelings between you and a significant other now. Focus is on reconciliation, forming or cementing bonds, diplomacy, consultation, one-on-one interactions, and negotiations. You may feel a little drained physically now, temporarily.

From December 12th forward:

The Sun energizes your sector of transformation, change, sexuality, personal growth, regeneration, others' money and resources, addictions, and taxes. As a result, this is not the most gregarious of months for you. You take a step back, focus on intimacy with a partner, or simply retreat a little from the hectic pace of life. This is an excellent time to create a budget or financial plan, or to rid yourself of bad habits that undermine your sense of personal power and self-mastery.

All that is deeply personal comes into focus now. Intimate matters are especially important to you during this cycle. Just how well you are handling your life comes up for inspection. Your self-mastery skills and psychological predisposition matter to you more than usual. This is the time of year when you are most desirous of change on a deep level. Clearing out psychic "junk" or ridding yourself of bad habits may be part of the picture now. You are more willing than usual to explore life's secrets.

This cycle brings greater in-depth understanding and an inclination to delve beneath the surface of matters to get to the bottom of them. Research uncovers new material that allows you to develop a better overall picture of the year's events. This is an especially introspective cycle during which you have the chance to truly uncover your personal strengths and talents. On a more practical level, you may be dealing with joint finances and shared resources now more than usual.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until December 28th:

Venus continues to move through your solar sixth house now. This is a time when beautifying and/or bringing harmony to your working environment is a priority to you. You might find more opportunities to socialize with co-workers, perhaps even meeting a new friend through your work or health routines. You are likely to bring more tact and diplomacy to your relations with the people you work with now. You may not be as productive as usual during this period, as the focus is more on social relationships and pleasure than on getting the job done. Improving health and vitality through pleasurable activities such as massage might be in focus now.

From December 28th forward:

Venus graces your solar seventh house during this period. This is a time for extra attention to a partner or significant other, as well as from that person! You are more inclined to flatter and charm others during this cycle. One-to-one relating appeals to you more than group activities or more casual connections. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections--very willing to compromise, negotiate, and make peace.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Mercury is retrograde only until December 6th

While Mercury is retrograde, it's better to review, revise, and refine rather than push things forward, particularly related to communications, contracts, and transportation. Misunderstandings and delays are more likely.

Occurring in your solar seventh house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to negotiations and one-on-one communications. Be as non-judgmental as you can with a partner. There may be the need to revisit old issues in a partnership, or there could be some communication problems with a partner. An ex-partner may resurface during this cycle. Misunderstandings with your partner now can do some damage if you (or your partner) focus on the choice of words instead of the meanings behind the words. If you need to talk through problems, try not to over-react to what your partner has to say. Mixed messages coming from a partner, or a disappointment, could occur now. You may not be as adept at mediating disputes for the time being, but it's a good cycle in which to reflect upon your negotiation skills with the goal of improving them. Re-thinking a partnership arrangement is possible now, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with partners; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with lovers or children, and regarding financial affairs, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your judgment with regards to personal finances (Gemini-ruled for you) as well as romantic partners and creative endeavors may not be up to par just now, so do avoid "signing on the dotted line". Speculation is not advised during this cycle.

Until December 28th:

Mercury continues to transit your solar seventh house. You can be especially aware of your "audience" in your communications now, which tend to be diplomatic and respectful during this cycle. You may be encountering an especially chatty or communicative partner, or meeting youthful, talkative people.

At this time, you love to hear others' opinions and perspectives, and it's an excellent time to do so. Others can spur on your own thinking and decision making processes now, simply by offering another perspective. You are thinking a lot about others, a partner, and relating in general, and in some cases perhaps worrying over these things.

From December 28th forward:

Mercury transits your solar eighth house. You are more intuitive now than usual, picking up all of the hidden cues from people around you and reading between the lines. This is an excellent cycle in which to do some financial planning and strategizing.

Research is also highly favored. It's easier for you to approach sensitive, intimate, and personal matters with rationality and logic. As such, this is a great time to open up conversations about topics that normally might cause waves, such as those revolving around the sharing of power, intimacy, and finances.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until December 17th:

Mars continues to energize your solar tenth house now. You bring much energy, enthusiasm, and drive to your career or to directing activities in your life during this cycle. You may be quite competitive during this period, preferring to achieve and accomplish things on your own. This attitude can, in some cases, be seen by others as an instigating or otherwise offensive energy, so be aware of that possibility.

This is a strong time for directly pursuing your goals, and, if you need that extra push or oomph to get a plan going, particularly a professional one, or to assert your desires, then this is the time. You are self-motivated, and your enthusiasm can be harnessed if you so choose.

From December 28th forward:

Mars is energizing your solar eleventh house now. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes.

As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).

Overview Horoscope:

December 2018 Monthly Horoscope Summary for Taurus: December is strong for the feeling that you're getting back on track, dear Taurus, after some delays or lack of clarity. It may not be an "all systems go" period just yet, but obstacles are clearing. Where you may have felt stuck or in limbo in recent months, forward motion is likely this month. Relationships smooth over and deepen. It's an excellent time for compromise, negotiations, harmony, and balance with Venus in your partnership sector virtually all month. Passion, intimacy, partnership, learning, friendship, and adventure make up the broader themes of December and are areas of increased focus and opportunity. Learning and exploring with a partner or good buddy can be very beneficial now. Sharing through your personal interests, studies, or travels can be fun and fulfilling.

This can be a lively time with friends, networks, and group associations with Mars in your social sector up until the last day of the month. This excitement can point to possible difficulties or tensions with these connections and is more likely from the 1-2, 5-6, and 24th. However, for the most part, a busy and fulfilling social calendar is expected. A long-distance friendship can be in focus.

For the more homebody Tauruses, this energy is more about gaining inspiration and motivation to pursue your dreams than connecting with others, and it's just as exciting. All month, you are excited to turn over a new leaf, enthused about new ideas, and ready to put plans into motion, and it's best to do so after the 7th. Before that date, you may feel prepared but there can be missing details.

You're in perfect shape for personal influence, connecting with friends, working towards a cherished cause, and putting your talents to good use on the 8-9, 15-17, and 27-29. Changes you're making now can be defining. Mars moving through your sector of dreams and wishes and in harmony with your sign helps to fuel you with the energy and confidence to pursue new experiences.

A careful review of your financials, commitments, shared resources, or partnerships is appropriate until the 12th. For some, a past relationship can come up for review or consideration. It may be better to wait on making big decisions, both financially and emotionally, until you see things more clearly. Avoid jumping into something too quickly especially around the 5-6 when all signs point to confusion. Certain roadblocks and delays lift after the 6th, and matters related to your intimate life or finances, education, travel, or publishing or legal issues tend to move forward as the month advances.

The 20-21 is excellent for freeing yourself from a burden and for personal appeal or the support of friends. The Sun moves into harmony with your sign and into your adventure sector on the 21st, launching a month-long cycle in which you're feeling more spirited, vibrant, and connected to your dreams and goals. The Full Moon on the 22nd opens your eyes to the need to express yourself more fully, and this can color much of what you do in the last week of the year. Some of you could be rushing to meet a deadline or news comes in that moves things forward. It may be a hectic time, but it's also a period of discovering feelings that have been building or that you've avoided and kept at bay, and then embracing them. Now that you know what's in your heart, you're ready to make better decisions. You'll feel inspired and confident on the 27-28. Even so, Mars heads into your privacy sector on the 31st, and you end the year with a greater need to rest your body and review your strategies.

See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.

Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.

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Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our Love & Romance Forecast report.

Romantic Compatibility Reports

Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.

See also general trends for Taurus in 2018.

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