By Jeannine Mercurio

Auntie Aquarius (January 20-February 18) is that classic Savvy Auntie, Mary Poppins, with her magic leather bag and fancy super powers umbrella.  She turns everything she touches into gold. She cares about children and values the just and the good. She truly is a maverick making the world a better place.
 
This year, Uranus will light the way for you. Aquarians will charge forward toward their social causes, taking care of those they love with grace and heart. This is the sign that used to be ruled by Saturn, so it mixes the tried and true conservative with fresh, cutting-edge methods.

Auntie Aquarius lives on the Leo-Aquarian axis, so a great romantic relationship makes this freedom-seeker feel more safe and grounded. Since Astrology works in polarity, through a merging of opposite energies for balance, Aquarians must battle their Leonine demons. Leos need love, attention and approval, so Aquarians need love too (to ensure that equilibrium is established). Aquarius ladies do well to find partners that also have their own freedom and independence.

Mars goes retrograde next week in Virgo, which causes a lot of starts and stops when it comes to taking action. But plans have to be made and details kept. In April, the warrior Mars will go direct, and seeds planted can begin to take fruit. Expect some back and forth in all relationships. Brick by brick and inch by inch, progress can be reached. It will take patience and diligence.

Aquarius ladies are fixed masculine air signs. This savvy woman needs her space and her friends. This year is not a time to hibernate. Go out and tell your story, meet new people, hug the old ones, and chase after what makes you tick.

Published: January 18, 2012