2018 is believed to be a year where many fruitful incidences/events/transformations are likely to take place in every individual’s life. New Year, new beginnings, new dreams, new experiences, fresh start and promises for a brighter future. Yet another year filled with so many memories and joyful time has just passed by.By Sundeep Koachar 

Aries

You should rock and become a Rock Star: Don’t miss the golden opportunity. You are in one of your best years, make use of this year to your advantage. You have Mars’ energy to push yourself and a golden opportunity to make the best use of all the planetary placements to your advantage. People at work will see again in position or newer responsibilities. You may get promotion or recognition at your workplace. For those who are involved in business or planning to start one, this is the appropriate time to start it. You will find the good partner with whom you can team up and you will be rewarded for your work. Just be cautious during the last quarter of the year as you may see the sudden windfall of luck which can slightly make you overbalance. Be grounded.

Taurus 

It will be a year of transformation in many senses for you. Your patience will be tested to the core and in many ways, you will come out successfully. You will be tested with sudden challenges and your innate ability to stand tall should allow you to steer any challenges successfully.  Your mind will try to resolve matters and you are likely to resist traditions and advice from elders. It is advisable to seek guidance from elders, teachers or spiritual gurus than relying on your stubborn mindset. Be calm, relax and meditate.

Try to keep a check on your health-related matters. You may need to control your diet as you are likely to put on weight due to excessive eating or your rapacious habit of enjoying healthy food and wine. Old ailments may resurface, though most of them may not be life threatening, it is still important to keep a check on them to lead a healthy life.

Gemini 

The start of 2018 is one of the best time of your life. Those Geminis who avoid being serious and lack in putting efforts will be bigger fool than a fool himself. This is best years for romance, career and for those married with children. This is the year when you can really grow and scale new heights depending upon the planetary positions in your natal chart.

People in the field of communication, sales and marketing, family business will all enjoy great success. New partnerships will be forged and old ones will be strengthened. Your family members may be obsessed with you and it may not be a bad state to be in, provided you know how to manage it to your advantage.

Cancer

By the time 2018 ends, you will have the complete understanding of the ability to control your mind. It is the year where things will be good on your homefront, health, wealth and family. You will feel insecure on all fronts and be obsessed to make them better. The year will teach you how to manage your emotions and those who have managed it well will transform their lives in future. Your home front will be needing your attention. You will feel the need to do a lot of things in place and will be spending ample amount of time in putting efforts on your home front. Some may buy new home or car or tear down the existing interiors and replace them with new ones.

Leo 

This is the year you will find yourself strong and energetic. A highly dynamic year is in offering. You will be meeting people from all walks of life and you will allow yourself to grow and shine. This is the year you will pursuit your literary and artistic talents.

Family related matters are really close to your heart. This is the year your siblings will look up on you for direction. Be ready to give your time for their growth. The year will test your penchant for gambling as well. While you may be lucky in making big bucks on risky investments, shares and stocks, it is always wise to take a measured approach.

Virgo

After long year of arduous work, this is the year for sudden growth in your wealth. You need to make sure you clear all your debts.Family will be your focus and you will be spending a lot of time in ensuring your family is sound position. That approach will itself bring you closer to your spouse, children and family members. This year, you will be rewarded for all the demanding work and you will gain some good monetary rewards too. Use it for the welfare of the family or reducing your outstanding debts.

You need to be careful with your health. You may find some problems related to hips or back pain. Try to do a lot of exercise for improving your spine.

Libra 

2018 is going to be one of the best years for you, and as mentioned above,  you will hit the jackpot twice, since you are in one of the best phases of life. Make the best use of this time. Just out of the 7 1/2-year cycle and Saturn is most favorable position this year for you.

Work-wise, you will be doing extremely well. This goes especially for people in the field of creativity, liberal arts and music. People in real estate, car sales will also do very well. For those in politics, this is a good year as more people will follow you and your position as leader will improve. However, most of it depends on the place of your stars in your natal chart. For those in business, you will form new partnerships. People working in the field of the construction business, travel and tourism, food and beverage and earth sciences will do very well. Those who are in debt will get good opportunities to reduce their debt, and those who are doing well will see a significant increase their bank balance.

Scorpio

This year is perfect for seeking knowledge and inner transformation. You will be finding your true self during this year. Be careful with extravagant expenditures as it may put you in severe financial strain. Try not to take legal matters in your hands. It is better to avoid any investments and partnerships that involve risky legal matters.

First, you will be entirely focused on matters related to home. You will be ensuring things are better on the domestic front. You will be spending a lot of your time and resources to rebuild the burnt bridges and in many ways, you will find the true meaning of love and relationship by the end of the year.

Sagittarius 

People born in this sign will be under the influence of Sade Saati (Saturn impacting its full 7 1/2 years). This is generally seen as an inconvenient time and people are usually worried and concerned. Several people end up getting conned by many quake naysayers.

This year is actually a very good year for you, provided that you make the right moves. You will see your investments grow and those in severe debt will see that their debts are reduced dramatically. This is the year where you can also see some sudden gains as both Jupiter and Saturn are in the house of Libra, an exalted sign for Saturn and own sign of Venus will be impacting your 11th house from your moon placement.

Capricorn 

The impact of 7 years Saturn transit will start coming very soon and you should get geared up for it. Saturn will teach you the lessons in life and those who are spiritually inclined or with noble thoughts will have little trouble in adjusting to the impact of Saturn.

Your career will experience some growth in your position. You might have to take on more responsibilities. This is the year where you will find some activities in public speaking or leadership roles. You will generally not be interested in pursuit of spiritual matters, though it is equally important for your growth. This year you will find some trouble with your partner and especially spouse. Keep them in good books. Those who are single may fall in sudden romance and may even marry. This is one of those times where you need to get yourself to move on.

Aquarius

In the first half of the year, Jupiter will be transiting in your 9th house and it is time for your growth in spirituality and occult science. You will get a chance to travel overseas for higher learning and your relationship with your spouse and father will turn better.Aquarians in creative fields flourish. Creative skills enhance your dimensions and open new doors. Health problems may get the better of you during the first quarter.

You will be blessed with the fortune of children if you are married. Those who are single will find a partner. This is the time when you will also develop interest in speculative trading and investments. Try to avoid risky gambling as it may addict you and take you towards path to peril.

Pisces 

2018 is a year to turn your previous efforts into reality and a year of sudden gains and losses. It’s the time to turn inwards and dwell on a stronger spiritual awareness. Students receive rewards, awards and recognition. It’s an appropriate time to grow in your career or academically during the first quarter of 2018. Jupiter irons out your monetary crunches, bringing security and stability. In the first quarter of the year try to avoid confrontations as they may unnecessarily distress you. You are more optimistic and productive. Well planned thoughts turn into fruitful action. The second half of the year is an appropriate time to purchase a new car or house. Your year is packed with events and appointments. Bring out your diary and get organized!