Virgo

General

2012 will change you truly, madly and deeply. Between your dramatic, off-the-charts love life to the major breakthroughs in your career, you’ll hardly have time to worry about the details, and that might come as a welcome relief. The year opens with Neptune, the planet of daydreams, moving into your relationship zone, where it will remain until 2025. Even though you’re an undeniably grounded, practical sign, all of that may go straight out the window when it comes to your significant other. For the earliest Virgos (born 23 to 26 August) Neptune will oppose your Sun this year. This is a powerful transit that can make you feel confused, lazy, and prone to deception, so be careful whom you trust. Your idealism is put to its best use making art or getting in touch with your spiritual self. With Pluto in your romance zone squaring Uranus in your house of sexuality starting this summer, you may be guided more by your libido than your brain. Your career won’t be too shabby either, with Jupiter moving into this zone of your chart in June, and major eclipses taking your professional life to the next level. You won’t even recognise yourself when the clock strikes 2013.
Love:
Neptune, the mystical, magical ruler of Pisces, moves into your relationship zone early in 2012. This aspect will define much of your love life for the next thirteen or so years, so try to understand it early. If you’re already in a long-term relationship, make sure that both you and partner express your grievances openly instead of repressing them. It’s important to avoid letting any hidden or secret feelings fester. At the same time, you may over-idealise a new or old love to the extent that you have no idea who they truly are. Try to make sure you’re not lying to yourself (or being lied to). Uranus, the planet of the unexpected, is revving up your sexuality zone, bringing new lovers like bolts out of the blue.  When it bumps up against Pluto in your house of dating, you may quickly realize that it’s ok if things don’t last. Sometimes you’re just meant to have fun and learn a little something instead of getting married.
Career and Money:
You’re getting a once-in-twelve-years boost to your career in 2012, darling Virgo. This is the stuff of your professional dreams, so plant seeds and make plans for lucky Jupiter’s move into your tenth house in June. (It will stay there for a year). That’s not the only thing that’s going on as spring melts into summer: there’s also an important Solar Eclipse in this part of your chart in late May, and then a rare and beautiful Transit of Venus on 5 June, showing you exactly how your name is supposed to be spelled out in lights. The whole world is watching as you play a major role in changing it for the better. If you lose or leave your job during the first half of they year, know that it’s because you’re moving to the top of the ladder in short order.
Friendship:
Your abrupt transition from a practical, fact-loving Virgo into a starry-eyed, romantic dreamer could come as a shock to some of your close friends. The people that know you best may point out where your logic isn’t at its best, and this might set you off. Try to remember that they only have your best interests at heart. At the same time, your most important one-to-one relationships will be tested this year; deception, delusion, and distrust could play a role. It’s more important than ever to keep the channels of communication open, and make sure your besties know exactly how you feel.
Health:
No matter what the year, it’s always vital for you to employ anti-stress techniques, as you’re prone to tension (especially the kind that affects your digestive system.) But in 2012, that advice takes on an especially urgent tone. Seriously, Virgo, treat your body right this year and don’t let work or relationship stress affect your wellbeing. It’s important not to blame yourself if something goes wrong; don’t be the sacrificial lamb you’ve been all your life. If you do that and then repress your resentment, it’ll go straight back into your own body. Yoga, meditation, green juices and deep breaths are your new best friends.