Cancer Horoscope for 2012
Expect 2012 to be a widely varied year, full of activity and change. Use the first month to try and tie up any financial loose ends. You may be considering a change of career or job this year. Of the four eclipses this year, three will focus on matters of wellness and overcoming challenges, while the fourth will emphasize the more enjoyable aspects of life.
Our free Cancer Horoscope for 2012 lists all the major astrological events and happenings for Cancer in 2012 with a focus on love and compatibility.
January
Full Moon, Mercury enters Capricorn: January 8 - 9
Mercury in your partnership house can bring benefits from close relationships and competition, but the Full Moon shows a lack of cooperation for about two weeks.
New Moon, Mars Retrograde: January 22 - 24
This New Moon in your Solar house of cash flow has a difficult square with Jupiter; avoid financial entanglements with friends for now. Mars shows that this time is unfavorable for purchasing vehicles, communications technology or computers.
Mercury enters Aquarius: January 27
Mercury's transit shows this to be a good time to reassess and review financial commitments and balance your books. Shared resources should be reevaluated.
February
Neptune enters Pisces: February 3rd
Neptune's transit of your house of travel and education lasts 14 years, during which you'll benefit from putting your energy into indulging your desire to know, finding ways to express yourself creatively, and widening your horizons.
Full Moon, Saturn Retrograde: February 7th
This Full Moon shows a need for caution if handling the money of others. Saturn's retrograde should bring a serious and decisive note to domestic affairs.
New Moon: February 21st
This Lunation combines with Neptune; it's a terrific 2 weeks for creating a dream journal, or for beginning to learn ways to cultivate and refine your intuition.
March
Mercury Storm Begins: March 7th
You need to pay attention to details at work and in your personal life during this Mercury cycle. Try to make lists and plans and stick with them, starting today.
Mercury Retrograde: March 12th - April 4th
This is a long retrograde period, during which you need to guard your reputation carefully. If you make a good impression now, it could pay off later.
New Moon: March 22nd
The retrograde Mercury strongly colors this Lunation; it occurs in your house of career and may inspire you to make changes, but don't make them right away.
April
Mercury Direct: April 4th
Try not to take the initiative on the job yet, and temper your use of authority with reason. The storm is still running, and you don't want to annoy superiors.
Full Moon - Supermoon: April 6th
You may have to deal with emotional scenes at home during the next two weeks. Try to avoid arguments with housemates or parents for now.
Mercury Storm Ends, Mars Direct: April 12th and 13th
Mars' change of motion makes it favorable to take the initiative. This is a favorable time for purchasing new tools or equipment, but be careful with contracts.
New Moon: April 21st
The New Moon should begin a period of four weeks favorable for social activities and matters concerning friends. The favorable Jupiter transit should keep things smooth for now.
May
Full Moon - Supermoon: May 5th
Don't let friends or children get in the way of having fun now. Try to remember to be moderate in all things, because it will be easy to go overboard.
Venus Retrograde: May 15th - June 27th
This Venus cycle can make it easy for you to be a little heavy-handed as far as relationships are concerned. Friends could pose financial dilemmas.
New Moon - Solar Eclipse: May 20th
This Solar Eclipse is favorable for focusing on matters concerning wellness. It may also push you toward spending more time to yourself over the next 6 months.
June
Full Moon (Lunar Eclipse) - Supermoon: June 4th
This eclipse warns against putting too many irons in the fire; you don't want to cause yourself any unnecessary stress right now. It's time to take it easy.
Jupiter enters Gemini: June 11th
Jupiter leaves your Solar house of friends and socializing and enters your house of private matters. It's time to focus on more solitary duties and activities.
New Moon: June 19th
This New Moon is concerned with investigation, study and solitude. You may decide to take more time to yourself during the second half of the year.
Saturn Direct, Venus Direct: June 25th and 27th
Both of these planets change of direction is favorable for relationship matters, but don't try to rush things. You'll probably create some kind of trouble for yourself if you do.
July
Mars enters Libra: July 3rd
Now that Mars is in your Zodiacal house of home and family, you may spend time working on your domestic environment. Property transactions may be difficult now, especially if you approach them aggressively.
Mercury Storm Begins: July 5th
This Mercury cycle occurs in your Solar house of money; it's a perfect time to work on financial matters. Developing budgets, reviewing investments or consolidating bills are all favorable right now.
Mercury Retrograde: July 14th - August 8th
You really need to go over your financial situation during this retrograde. You're likely to discover hidden problems, or maybe you'll uncover unknown money.
Mars opposite Uranus: July 18th
A strong need for independence or individuality may prompt you to make changes in your domestic or office environment. A change of residence may be on the menu very soon.
New Moon: July 19th
The New Moon in your sign is favorable for making personal changes, especially in your appearance. Anything you do to present yourself to others is highly favored.
August
Mercury Direct: August 8th
Although the retrograde is over, you'll benefit from reviewing any financial plans; the storm will be over in a few days, and you'll be able to move forward with confidence.
Mercury Storm ends, Mars conjunct Saturn: August 13th & 15th
Things may show signs of getting back to normal in your domestic environment and your financial picture. You'll have a really big project to work on around this time.
New Moon: August 17th
This is an excellent New Moon for financial projects or working on ways to save while maintaining your cash flow. Chances are good that you'll be inspired about creating wealth during the next 4 weeks.
Mars enters Scorpio: August 23rd
Mars is now transiting your Solar house of fun, entertainment and children; it's important to pay attention to children's action. Enjoy doing something competitive, even if it's playing chess or trying to win a cooking contest.
September
Venus enters Leo: September 6th
Now that Venus has entered your Zodiacal house of money, you should see things smooth out financially. You may receive gifts or income through the actions of your partner.
New Moon, Mercury enters Libra: September 15th and 16th
A New Moon in your Solar house of communication is favorable for networking and communication with others. This will be a very busy 4 weeks, even at home.
Full Moon: September 29th
Because both Pluto and Uranus are involved with this Full Moon, you may be making changes in your career; be careful, your reputation may be harmed if you act now.
October
Saturn enters Scorpio: October 5th
Saturn's a 2 and 1/2 year visit to your Solar house of enjoyment may bring out your more serious side. Try not to overprotect children. You may take up a difficult or complicated hobby during this time.
Mars enters Sagittarius: October 6th
Mars' visit to your house of wellness shows that you may get involved in something physically stressful. Don't take on anything you can avoid for now; don't volunteer.
New Moon: October 15th
This is a good time for making changes in the home, for installing new furniture or appliances, or for planning to move. Domestic issues may be easily solved.
Mercury Storm Begins: October 31st
The Mercury cycle happens in your house of wellness; this is a good time for check-ups or for working with assistants or subordinates; don't argue with them.
November
Mercury Retrograde: November 6th - November 26th
This is an excellent time to research dietary health or new activities that will aid in your health and physical fitness. Don't implement them until the storm is over.
Solar Eclipse - Supermoon, Mars enters Capricorn: November 13th & 16th
Today's eclipse forms in your Zodiacal house of fun; focus on romance and the more enjoyable aspects of relationships. Mars brings passion into the love-life.
Mercury Direct: November 26th
Although its storm is active until the 1st, this is a good time for meeting new people and going out on first dates. Any competitive games or sports will be very enjoyable.
Lunar Eclipse - November 28th
You could create a good deal of trouble for yourself if you argue with those who are working for you at this time. Try to use your authority wisely at this time.
December
New Moon - Supermoon: December 13t
Today's Supermoon in your Zodiacal house of wellness and could help with progress regarding matters of your physical well being. Pursue doing enjoyable things.
Mars enters Aquarius: December 25th
During the next 6 weeks, try to avoid overspending or ignoring your budget. This transit could harm matters concerning shared wealth or joint income.
Full Moon: December 28th
The Full Moon in your sign could be favorable for making personal changes, so do your New-Year's resolutions in advance. Cooperate with your partner for now.
