What's in the stars for 2010

ARIES (March 20-April 18)
Though much of 2010 is prep time for 2011, the results are well worth waiting for. You feel like an eager understudy in the wings, knowing something wonderful and exciting is about to happen. It will, too. Though you'll continue to feel some pressure and responsibility toward work issues, much of this lifts as the year progresses and you begin to focus on partnerships and contracts. March 7-20 are high energy days, then comes April 14, prime for major decisions and new beginnings. Expect to reap the benefit around Oct. 22.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19)
A significant alliance has entered your life in recent weeks. Or, if it hasn't, it soon will in 2010. If not already involved, here comes capital L life to shake things up. What begins now only grows more so. Perhaps you'll borrow money to bring a dream to fruition. If anyone can handle that, it's you, Taurbabe. This is a year for adventure and new experiences. Make a decision May 13 and reap the benefits Nov. 21. That night you'll realize why you've become a different person.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20)
Last year a sudden or unusual involvement regarding partnership changed you forever. At the very least you know what you don't want. As 20l0 evolves (aggravatingly slow at first) you feel a pull between the public you and the private one. The year ahead will be about fame and fortune. Your fame and fortune. Does 1998 ring a bell for you? It should: It's the last time Jupiter favored you with a similar transit. Make a decision June 12 and expect to see the benefits Dec. 5.

CANCER (June 21-July 21)
Perspective, as well as knowledge, comes to Moonchildren through travel or advanced study — a course or event that pulls you out of your everyday self. This will be especially true in 2010. What will evolve now is a new theme or lifestyle, possibly even in a new place. Are you ready for that? Space and reflection become increasingly important as the year progresses and you step unexpectedly into the limelight. A decision made July 11 dramatically shapes your life.

LEO (July 22-Aug, 21)
Jupiter settles into your hormone house for most of the year. Oh! The possibilities. You are so ready for new excitement, perhaps even X-rated (2009 was so quiet). Loans look good for you, too; perhaps you'll refinance. An inheritance can come to you now, maybe even a bonus. Make a decision on Aug. 9 and expect to see results in November. Other more intimate problems should unkink themselves around that time too. Celebrate yourself, Leo, you're prime for it.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 21)
If not already in love, you'll see partnership issues arise in 2010. This is a lucky, expansive time for contracts too. With the Saturn heaviness easing, this will be a happy time for Virgos. Expect excitement around Feb. 28. Mars enters your sign on June 7 to be followed by Venus July 9. Verily, verily sayeth the goddess, you're a force to be reckoned with. Use new moon energy in your sign Sept. 8 to resolve that contract issue. It could be the most important day of your life.

LIBRA (Sept.22-Oct. 22)
The sun beams on your root cellar as the year begins. At least one resolution should be about making good things even better at home. Batten down the hatches because Saturn, the cosmic tough love nanny, is hunkering in your sign. The good news: Jupiter swings back and fourth, sometimes favoring your work, at other times partnerships. Expect culmination when the full moon hits your sign March 29. Circle Oct. 7 on the calendar: the day you finally decide what you're going to be when you grow up.