If there is a key lesson to learn in 2019, it’s to not to be too rigid in your expectations – of others, but critically of yourself too. There are several surprises in store across different aspects of your life, so it’s important that you are open to change and willing to embrace new ways of being. The first quarter of the year may feel a little bit unsettling, especially once rebel planet Uranus hunkers down into your objectives zone in early March – don’t be surprised if you suddenly feel that you’ve been heading in the wrong direction. There’s nothing wrong with changing your path. It’s never too late.Mercury turns retrograde in your psychology zone in March, which again is an influence which prompts you to question and second guess yourself. The key here is to use this as a positive opportunity for therapy and acceptance, rather than to punish yourself for what you see as your past mistakes. The Northern Hemisphere’s Spring is the ideal time to pay attention to your dreams, your higher consciousness and your gut instincts.This first half of the year is a period of rediscovery and adjustment, as you shift from where you thought you were headed onto a new trajectory. Once Mars arrives in your sign in mid-May, you’ll start to feel more in control of the situation and ready to move ahead with confidence. A Solar Eclipse in your sign in early July is the icing on the cake: from this point on, you will feel like a new person altogether.2019 brings an intense start for your love life. A Solar Eclipse in your love zone right at the beginning of the year highlights a potential make or break situation. You’ve known this was coming for some time. How you deal with it depends on what you want from your current relationship, but a beautiful Venus-Jupiter conjunction later in January suggests that reconciliation and healing are yours for the taking. Indeed, this rocky blip could serve to make your relationship stronger and better, especially once gentle Venus slips into your love zone in early February.Having spent the northern spring consolidating what you have together, you’ll appreciate an injection of magic in mid-May, when a Full Moon in your passion zone sets your partnership alight. If you’re single, July seems a significant month. Venus shifts into your own sign at the beginning of the month, and a potent Lunar Eclipse in your romance zone in mid-July could mark the beginning of something very interesting indeed.However long you’ve been together, November may bring some tricky moments for you and your sweetheart. Argumentative Mars stirs up your passion zone and with Mercury retrograde in this zone throughout the month, it’s not so easy to talk your way through a crisis. However: hang on in there. Warm-hearted, generous Jupiter moves into your romance zone in early December, bringing new love if you are single or a huge upswing in love and optimism in an existing relationship.It’s clear that you mean business from the get-go: ambitious Mars shows up in your career zone on New Year’s Eve. However, a Lunar Eclipse in your money zone in late January suggests that your income may take a hit. A series of difficult squares between Jupiter and Neptune, in January, June and September highlight disillusionment at work and an emotional over-reaction to events in your career. Couple this with an explosive Mars-Uranus conjunction in your career zone in mid-February and it’s clear that the first few months of 2019 will bring unexpected developments in how you earn your living.Keep breathing. Although these events may be a shock, you are not powerless. A hugely positive New Moon in your career zone in early April helps you to make plans. Once sociable Venus moves into your career zone in April, you will be well placed to make an excellent impression at job interviews or with promotion opportunities – things will start to look up quickly at this point.The Northern Hemisphere’s Summer is a high point in your recovery, both Venus and Mars transiting your money zone, getting your income back on track. Mercury turns retrograde in your income zone during July, but this is just a warning not to overlook the details in your financial dealings. An optimistic New Moon in your money zone at the beginning of August is the perfect time to launch a new venture. When the Full Moon shines from your career zone, in October, you’ll not only have weathered a storm but created something brand new and impressive.Show less