Pisces Forecast for 2012
"If you have it and you know you have it, then you have it. If you have it and don't know you have it, you don't have it. If you don't have it but you think you have it, then you have it."
Jackie Gleason (Feb. 26, 1916 - June 24, 1987)
A Look at 2012
What can Canada expect in 2012?
Experts in different fields will make their predictions but an astrologer will look at the chart of Canada. "Chart of Canada?" you ask.
Yes, indeed. This is an astrological chart based on the birthday of Canada, July 1, 1867, which, according to an eye witness was completed at 12:05 p.m. (This was 91 years after the US Declaration of Independence in 1776, and two years after Lincoln was assassinated.)
One can look at the chart of a country in the same way one can look at the chart of a person. Canada's chart reveals a compassionate, caring country, eager to please and loath to offend. (Yup, Mr. Nice Guy: the reputation we have traditionally held in the world.) But as each year goes by -- tick-tock, tick-tock -- our charts change by one degree per year. This is why even though our essential character remains the same, with the passage of time, our style changes.
Canada will always have a nice-guy image, but these progressed charts (changing one degree per year) will occur. The last one took place in 1981, after the Trudeau era ended. Since 1981, we have slowly assumed a tougher, more aggressive image, or at least we are perceived that way in the world.
This is about to change.
Now, in 2012, for the first time since 1981, Canada's progressed chart will change again. We will lose our tough image and be viewed by other countries as the land of plenty. (Whaat?) We will appear richer and more affluent to others. We will also be a country that seems to be optimistic about our future.
We will look like a haven for big business and a place where the outdoors (our parks and wild animals) is valued. Please note: What we appear to be and what we are might not be the same thing, but generally they're not too far apart. ("Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.")
This is encouraging news, especially because the entire world began a new cycle in 2011, which last occurred from 1927 to 1935. (Drum roll here.) The Great Depression.
But Glory Hallelujah! Here is an encouraging distinction: Yes, the world, including Canada, will experience the repeating cycle of 1927-1935, which portends grim financial times for everyone. But starting in 2012, Canada will assume the appearance of affluence and optimism. Go figure.
Perhaps we can't say, "I'm all right, Jack," but it appears Canada will weather tough times better than other countries.
Pisces, Come Fly With Me!
Boarding Pass and Seat Number
Even if you aren't classically good looking, you appear beautiful. You project an aura of grace and perfection. You have style in how you dress, at times almost in costume. As a child, you looked angelic. Naturally, you can fool people! (And you definitely fool yourself.) Some call you a dreamer but this suggests a head in the clouds full of wishful thinking. Einstein was no head in the clouds! What you are is a visionary. You visualize goals and dreams, and the extent to which you believe they are possible, they will manifest! (Pretty heady stuff.) You are sensitive and sympathetic to the sufferings of others, but you don't deny yourself pleasure and luxury. (You really know how to up the ante.) You weep because your sign rules the tear ducts. And because Pisces also rules the feet, you adore shoes and love to dance. (Was it you who ate the last mango in Paris?)
Hours Logged
Some of you will remember the mid 80s when you felt really proud. "Look what I can do!" But twists and turns forced you to give up much in the early '90s, so that you could enter a completely new path around 1994. (Something really changed your life then.) Because bosses, parents and VIPs were impressed with you, offers and promotions came your way. What a wonderful new beginning! By 1998, lucky Jupiter was in your sign boosting your confidence just before job changes and residential moves took place. By 2001, you knew you wanted to secure your home base. Some of you expanded your family that year; others enjoyed vacations, creative opportunities and new romance. By 2007, some partnerships ended as you began to take your power and step out onto the world stage. In 2010, lucky Jupiter once again returned with opportunities to offset losses and reduced support from others. In the last year, many of you have had a chance to boost your earnings. However, disputes about shared property, taxes, debt and jointly-held possessions continue. (Groan.) Late last year in 2011, fiery Mars lined up to oppose your sign, which created conflict with friends and partners. (A drag.)
In-flight Introductions
(Relationships and Romance)
Two opposing influences are at play this year with your relationships. The challenging influence is fiery Mars because Mars will be opposite your sign for most of the year. This could create conflicts with those closest to you because it makes you feel impatient and exasperated with others! (Fear not, this will fade by the fall.) Until then, just be aware of it and cope. Fortunately, lucky Jupiter beautifully offsets this aggressive impulse by making you tolerant and forgiving. (Saved by the bell!) Jupiter also boosts your optimism and makes you attractive and appealing to others. Your humour and positive point of view will magnetize people to you. (Starting to feel like a termite in a yo-yo?) Count on meeting many new faces. You can also count on a refreshing ability to defend your own best interests in all relationships. (Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets!)
Holding Pattern
(Job and Career)
Many Pisces people are earning more money, which is a good thing because support from others has diminished. But lo! This year begins with lucky Jupiter in your House of Earnings. Yay! Not only will this boost your earnings this year, Jupiter will bring opportunities to make money on the side or get a better job. Mars opposite your sign can make you defiant with co-workers and partners, but it can also make you defend your interests and demand your fair share. You won't take a backseat. You know your rights and you'll demand them. If you're in management, you will be strong about taking charge. Look at your goals and see what you have to do to achieve them. You are definitely going to augment or increase whatever you believe is important. You are nearing a career peak in about three-to-four years, so get ready!
Useful Load
(Home, Family, and Galley Slaves)
When it comes to your home, family and private life, your world will simply get better and better as the year unfolds. Trust me. (Some years pop open, but yours unfolds gently. Aawww!) By fall, you will enter a period of about 16 months that is the best time for real-estate investments in more than a decade. If you cannot buy or sell, do whatever you can to improve your home through renovations, redecorating or making major purchases. Something will happen by the end of this year that makes you feel richer where you live. Indeed, some of you will be in bigger digs! For various reasons, according to the details of your own life, family relationships will become warmer, kinder and more mutually generous. (Gosh). For some (this year or next) your family will increase in size through marriage, birth or adoption. "Welcome!"
How to Get the most Air Miles Out of 2012
This year you have a winning quality that is attractive to everyone; nevertheless, you will not suffer fools gladly! In fact, others will be surprised at how quick you are to speak up if you're unhappy. You won't accept treatment you don't like. This is definitely the year to act on your dreams because your optimism and belief in yourself are strong. When you believe in yourself, you can do anything! (Self-doubt is your enemy.) Writers, actors, teachers and those of you in sales or PR will flourish. Make big plans and believe in them. (Ironically, to make your dreams come true you have to stay awake.) Perhaps your biggest lesson is coming to terms with other people's values. Maturity is accepting your limitations and learning to function to the best of your ability within them. It pleases you this year to have a sense of belonging to family or community.
Your Pisces Mantra for 2012
"I am fortunate to have my home and family."
More Porridge, Sir?
You must focus on your goals and dreams this year (and deal with the limitations of debt and standing on your own two feet) because you are quickly approaching a career peak that will begin in 2015-16. Three years away! You have three years to really pull your act together! A pleasant warning: In 2013 you can expect major detours and distractions with fun, vacations, romance, increased time with children and creative projects. If you're an artist, this won't be a detour. If you're an accountant, it will! Start making vacation plans for 2013. Give yourself a fun goal.
Mercury Retrograde in 2012
Mercury retrograde times are frustrating. They generally occur three times a year for about six-to-eight weeks causing delays, transportation breakdowns, mixed-up communications, missed appointments, lost paper work, misplaced items, computer crashes and server problems. Oy! Newspapers, courier services, the Post Office, accounting firms and service industries get hurt the worst. Furthermore, each Mercury retrograde has its own flavour because it occurs in a different sign.
But they can also be used properly if you're smart. In a nutshell, just avoid some things and try to do others.
What to avoid: Avoid shopping for ground transportation like cars, trucks or bikes. Avoid shopping for items related to communications like phones, answering machines, computers and printers. I get mail asking if it's OK to buy a sofa or a washer or dryer... yes, it is.
What to do: Charge your cell phone. Pay your phone bill. Keep gas in the car and a working flashlight. Smile a lot. You will suffer from delays! Try to anticipate these and do some damage control ahead of time. Tackle repairs. (These will go surprisingly smoothly.) Clean out closets, drawers, desks and cupboards. Finish projects. Do research into the past. Study anything. Contact people from your past. Re-apply for a job. Try to get something you wanted before that fell through. Try again! Organize old photographs. Finish that "to do" list. It is easier to deal with the past than go forward into the future.
There are two sets of dates below: The actual time of Mercury retrograde is on the left. But Mercury slows down ahead of time, and then takes a long time to "catch up" to where it was when it first went retrograde. These longer time periods are on the right. When buying pricey transportation or a computer, I recommend respecting the dates on the right.
| Actual Mercury Retrograde Dates |
Still Dicey for Big Purchases (I use this one) |
|---|---|
| March 11 - April 4 | March 6 - April 23 |
| July 14 - August 8 | July 4 - August 22 |
| November 5 - November 26 | October 29 - December 14 |
Famous People Who Share Your Birthday
February
| 19 | Amy Tan 1952 |
|---|---|
| 20 | Buffy Sainte-Marie 1941 |
| 21 | Ellen Page 1987 |
| 22 | Ted Kennedy 1932 |
| 23 | Emily Blunt 1983 |
| 24 | Steve Jobs 1955 |
| 25 | George Harrison 1943 |
| 26 | Johnny Cash 1932 |
| 27 | Elizabeth Taylor 1932 |
| 28 | Patrick Monahan 1969 |
| 29 | Dinah Shore 1916 |
March
| 1 | Justin Bieber 1994 |
|---|---|
| 2 | Daniel Craig 1968 |
| 3 | Madeleine de Vercheres 1678 |
| 4 | Miriam Makeba 1932 |
| 5 | Rex Harrison 1908 |
| 6 | David Gilmour 1946 |
| 7 | Jenna Fischer 1974 |
| 8 | Aidan Quinn 1959 |
| 9 | Raul Julia 1940 |
| 10 | Paget Brewster 1969 |
| 11 | Alex Kingston 1963 |
| 12 | Jack Kerouac 1922 |
| 13 | Dana Delany 1956 |
| 14 | Billy Crystal 1948 |
| 15 | Eva Longoria 1975 |
| 16 | Gore Verbinski 1964 |
| 17 | Pattie Boyd 19 44 |
| 18 | Cory Schneider 1986 |
| 19 | Bruce Willis 1955 |
| 20 | Bobby Orr 1948 |
Lucky Days for Pisces in 2012
- January 25, 26
- February 21, 22
- March 19, 20, 21
- April 15, 16, 17
- May 13, 14
- June 9, 10
- July 6, 7, 8
- August 3, 4, 30, 31
- September 26, 27, 28
- October 24, 25
- November 20, 21
- December 17, 18
