Everything That's Gonna Happen to You Next Year

Mercury Retrogrades

Back up your files, leave extra room in your travel plans, and respond to your high school ex’s random DMs wisely. (Don’t respond.) You know the drill.

In Pisces and Aquarius

Dreams, emotions, and your intuitions take a hit. Translation: Think before you act on that “psychic download.”

In Cancer

Cancer = peak feels, so try not to take things too personally.

In Scorpio and Libra

You might find yourself feeling a little jealous, insecure, and even secretive. So, a lot.

Eclipses

Solar eclipses happen at New Moons, aka excellent times to start new projects and set intentions. Lunar eclipses happen at Full Moons, when the vibe is all about finishing what you’ve started and releasing what’s not working for you.

Lunar eclipse in Cancer

Cancer is ruled by the Moon, so this eclipse is extra lunar (think: maternal, homey, emotional) and about balancing home and work.

Lunar eclipse in Sagittarius

Jupiter-ruled Sagittarius is optimistic and boisterous. Congratulate yourself on being awesome and throw a seriously extravagant celebration. Like, with glitter and ’tinis.

Solar eclipse in Cancer

Redecorate, plan a trip to see your ride-or-dies, and tune in to your emotional needs.

Lunar eclipse in Capricorn

Check in with your work life. Trust me.

Lunar eclipse in Gemini

It’s all about communication and curiosity—a stellar time to decide where to focus.

Solar eclipse in Sagittarius

Now is when to think about big-picture stuff like planning a trip. Or world domination.

Transits

Aka the movement of planets across the sky. Where they land can impact, well, everything.

Saturn conjunct Pluto

What happens when two dark, somber forces collide? 2020 kicks off on this seriously transformative vibe. It’s a once-every-32-to-38-years situation, so it’s kind of a BFD. The not-at-all-spooky-sounding event encourages you to say goodbye to anything (relationships, jobs, negative thoughts, Netflix binge-watchathons) not making you your most sparkly self.

Saturn enters Aquarius

Saturn moves from its home sign of Capricorn into Aquarius in March, retrogrades seven weeks later, then reenters Aquarius in December. This transition means that testing boundaries, stirring the pot, and setting your own rules are all part of the forecast. Buckle up.

Jupiter conjunct Pluto

The two planets join forces once every 13ish years, and in 2020, they’re conjoining three times. These are stellar moments to set goals and get real about what you want more of in your life.

Jupiter enters Aquarius

The jovial planet of luck and expansion enters the airy, brainy, and group-oriented sign of Aquarius, so expect opportunities for creative collaboration, new friends, and a very “I’m just doing my thing, who cares what people think” kind of vibe.

Jupiter conjunct Saturn

Worlds collide (not literally, relax—they’re just, like, hanging out near each other in the sky), and you’ll ride out the year with possibilities for extra luck and ambition. Oh, yeah, and this happens only about once every 20 years, so take advantage and work on busting out of old routines that make you feel stuck so that you can cop the cash flow, confidence, and optimism you need to make major things happen. See you on the other side.

Okay, now jump to your sign

1. Aries

THE BROAD STROKES

PSA: Your big transit of the year is January 12th, when Saturn and Pluto will be in the same spot in the zodiac, making monumental changes in your chart’s career zone. Oh, and right in the middle of Aries season, Jupiter, the planet of luck, also hits up Pluto, so you’re making moves and securing your bag. Basically, you better work *now*, betch, because in the fall, Mars, ruler of stamina, goes retrograde in your sign (aka you = lazy). Your libido will get shot down and you’ll be living in bed. But don’t freak out: By the end of 2020, you’ll be back, when Jupiter and Saturn meet up in Aquarius—basically an energy drink for your social life.

YOUR RELATIONSHIP STATUS

Make sure boo can handle your Kylie-level success. You shouldn’t have to choose between your dream job and your relation-ship! If midway through the year, things get a little rocky with your partner—or in dating-app DMs—don’t sweat it. You’ll be on track when a late-in-the-year New Moon solar eclipse sends shock waves through your chart... in the sexiest way.

YOUR GROUP TEXT

This spring, you’re cleaning house. From March 21st to July 1st, you’ll be cutting out “friends” who don’t actually have your back to spend more time with real ride-or-dies. It may be hard, but by midsummer, you’ll feel stronger than ever.

YOUR CASH FLOW

With Jupiter uplifting your sign’s work zone nearly all year, your boss-lady dreams are coming true. Read: You’ll be busy. Avoid impulsive spending, but still do you and book a massage or mani once in a while to help keep you calm.

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Nine of Wands: If you’re worried about making the wrong big decision, know that the consequences of what-ever you decide won’t be as bad as you think. Channel your inner Arya Stark.

2. Taurus

THE BROAD STROKES

The Saturn-Pluto conjunction in January is pushing even sooo stubborn you to question everything. Right after spring starts, taskmaster Saturn enters Aquarius, so expect way more responsibilities at work—but a big promotion or a raise too. By the end of the year, the people you’ve met in all this hustling inspire you to get more involved—whatever that means for you. Maybe you’re finding a new hobby (Netflix gets boring!) or becoming an activist for a cause that resonates with you. You’ll also keep making more and more friends with your same values. Bonus: You’ll feel like a more mature, well-rounded, responsible person. It’s called growth.

YOUR RELATIONSHIP STATUS

Comfort zone? Don’t know her. Your year will be defined by lots of exciting exploration. That means breakups may be inevitable, bb, but that’s only because a new romantic chapter is on the horizon. Whether you’re entering a new situationship or infusing fresh energy into an existing partnership, this year is about tapping into what you really want.

YOUR GROUP TEXT

Pick out some cute thank-you cards: Your friends are going to get you through some shit this year. They’ll be down to talk through all your crises—especially on January 23rd, May 14th, and June 30th, when you need them the most.

YOUR CASH FLOW

You’re gonna be The One With All the Brilliant Ideas at work. Pitch ’em and enjoy the glory. Seek guidance too: Download an investing app, google “how to budget,” even hit up a financial adviser to crush any money fears.

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Three of Cups: 2020 is all about prioritizing your friends and family and strengthening those bonds. What’s the point of always working your ass off if you have no one to celebrate with? Call your mom.

3. Gemini

THE BROAD STROKES

Okay, you can be Frosted Flake-y sometimes—no shade...you know this about yourself, Gem—but this year is all about growing out of that! At first, you’re resisting settling down with a new job or LTR, but by April, you learn the value of dedicating yourself to something or someone. Then, just before Gemini season, on May 13th, Venus goes retrograde in your sign, making you relearn everything you thought you knew about relationships (sorry, but maybe a good thing?). P.S. The eclipses in June will also turn bonds—with your squad, boo, and coworkers—upside down, so expect major changes in the people you surround yourself with.

YOUR RELATIONSHIP STATUS

So, things are getting a bit more serious for you, and you’re feeling ready to explore powerful feels and real intimacy. Expect to wave those on-again, off-again booty calls buh-bye as you dive deep into a long-lasting relationship. By the end of 2020, you’ll know exactly what you need in order to feel satisfied—mind, body, and spirit—and exactly how to get it.

YOUR GROUP TEXT

No one loves a party more than a Gem, but you’re craving quality time with your BFFs (aka weekly brunch with bottomless mimosas). Warning: Don’t lean on them too much—ask about their lives, too, to avoid being iced out on September 9th.

YOUR CASH FLOW

Dive into that passion project turned side hustle with Jupiter on your side to keep you feeling inspired. Just don’t get so inspired that you drop Bieber-type bank on something before double-checking that you can actually afford it.

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Page of Cups: Major creative inspo is headed your way. Your New Year’s resolution: Clear your calendar so you can give this thing (hobby? gig? puppy?!) your full attention.

4. Cancer

THE BROAD STROKES

New year, new you, but literally. January 12th is the big transit of the year—with the Saturn-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn—and it’s slamming your chart’s relationships zone to deliver huge trans-formations. If you’re dealing with some toxic friends, this rare event helps you open yourself up to new, better ones. And those tremendously important people can have a major impact on, well, everything—especially how you see and express yourself. In November, Jupiter and Pluto team up to make sure your romantic relationships are , and by the end of December, Jupiter enters your chart’s commitment zone...hint, hint. (Keep reading.)

YOUR RELATIONSHIP STATUS

Lucky you, Crabbie: Love will basically be falling directly into your lap. That powerful, extremely rare cosmic connection at the start of the year impacts your romantic relationships just as much as the platonic ones, which will force you to release any bad habits or toxic think-ing. It’s never easy to say bye, but trust: You’re gearing up for ~something big~.

YOUR GROUP TEXT

You’re going to click with a whole new, uh, clique next year while hanging on to a few OG besties. Thing is, the two groups won’t get along at first—it’s up to you to help them. Invite them all to drinks on June 21st, when it’ll be just un-awkward enough to work.

YOUR CASH FLOW

You’re ready to work either from home (doing your own thing) or from the corner office (doing the damn thing). Jupiter will help you with the relationships that empower you to own your power on the job. Let others pitch in so you can lead.

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Eight of Swords: You tend to get really stuck in your feels and your fears, so this year, identify the negative thoughts or limitations you set for yourself. Time to stop that nonsense.

5. Leo

THE BROAD STROKES

At the start of the year, your health struggles reach a climax and you know you need to start paying better attention to yourself. There’s always time to self-care, though, and that alone will help minimize 2020’s craziness. In March, Saturn enters Aquarius, your chart’s relationships sector, and Venus Retrograde hits May 13th through June 25th in your friendship zone. If people are taking advantage of you, now is the time to cut them out and move on for reals. If you’re freaking TF out, don’t—this is a *good* thing and it won’t be the disaster you’re picturing. Plus, December 21st brings the aha moment (the one when you basically figure it all out) you’ve been waiting for.

YOUR RELATIONSHIP STATUS

This year marks the beginning of an entirely new chapter, filled with contracts, commitments, and, yes, cosmic coupling. Even the most casual convos have lifelong implications, so whether you’re closing down the bar on a good Tinder date or setting goals with your S.O. over brunch in bed, everything is a BFD. With so much magic in the air, the next 12 months are all about a romantic glow-up.

YOUR GROUP TEXT

Don’t freak out, buuut some of your friendships are about to feel more Real Housewives, less Gilmore Girls. Stay on high alert in late spring—you’ll know why. It’ll be fine though: You’ll be ready to kiss and make up with your crew by July 29th. 

YOUR CASH FLOW

Your ability to find the most commonsense solution at work is about to get you major gold stars. Jupiter has your back this year and will help you focus, so invest in your own personal growth too. Spending $$$ on a class never hurt!

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Five of Wands: I know it’s hard, but: Send the first text, email, apology cookie cake, whatever. This spells your chance to reconnect with people you’ve pretended you don’t miss.

6. Virgo

THE BROAD STROKES

In January, your life is winning an extreme makeover—but it’s not going to be easy. You soon learn that hustling to present the most likable version of yourself is actually really fucking bad for you deep down. Holding back keeps you from getting the promotions, relationships, and friendships you want, so this year is about put-ting yourself first and claiming your space. Once you start feeling like a whole person again, your social life (shocker) gets better too. In summer, some major eclipses inspire you to start asking for the things you want but thought were “too much.” Get yours, Virgo. If any sign is tough enough to handle any repercussions, it’s you.

YOUR RELATIONSHIP STATUS

Even if your life feels like a mess at first, one thing you have going for you is a ton of planets cruising across your love and creativity zone. You’ll find yourself connecting with people you find inspiring, energizing, and, ahem, ~extremely~ sexy. You usually lead with intellectualism, but this year, your bonds are as steamy as they are smarty.

YOUR GROUP TEXT

Time to show off all that growing up you did in 2019. June 21st and July 5th are prime times to get your buds back for all the love they’ve given you. It’s your turn to play check-in—hell, throw a dinner party. In return, you’ll receive extra TLC 24/7.

YOUR CASH FLOW

You’ll create a goal for yourself at work that no one asks you to do, but taking that initiative is so damn promotion-worthy. And Jupiter is leveling up your writing, speaking, and analyzing skills, giving you the foundation to get it done.

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Three of Wands: Admit it. You work solo because you have trust issues. Here’s the thing: 2020 = the year of collaboration. So ask for help, and you’ll finally reach that goal. You know the one.

7. Libra

THE BROAD STROKES

You’ve got a big move coming up, and spectacular things will happen once you settle in. That said, expect to put romance on the back burner—spring’s Venus Retrograde will have you believing love is dead...or at least really, really annoying—because you need to focus on your fam, your job, and your individuality rn. It’s not like you’ll be alone forever tho: By the end of the year, the Mars Retrograde in your relationships zone will end, and Jupiter and Saturn will team up in your sex and romance zone. Your love life will have strong potential, but by then, you’ll be just as happy—or even happier—living that Independent Woman life.

YOUR RELATIONSHIP STATUS

Without any capital “S” Serious relationship work (read: drama) on your plate, you’re tap-ping back into that flirty, frisky energy you’ve missed (and everyone else misses too—ask your wingwomen). So chat up that hottie at happy hour, text that cute delivery dude who doesn’t judge you for getting two orders of mozz sticks, and actually swipe right once in a while. Keep things casual and have fun!

YOUR GROUP TEXT

This year, you might get burned out on all the squad hangs and need to give yourself a temporary time-out, staying in at home. This may create some distance from your crew on July 1st, but don’t worry: They’ll dig your new vibe eventually.

YOUR CASH FLOW

Having money fears? Deal with ’em. Study up on whatever’s freaking you out—the fine print on your bills, translating your student-loan terms into human words, your landlord’s “no pets” policy...you’ll feel so much better when you do.

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Strength: The next 12 months might be so fun that your apartment, desk, or life turns into a tornado wreck. This card is about finding the willpower not to let that happen too much.

8. Scorpio

THE BROAD STROKES

2020 is breaking down all those walls you’re famous for. Saturn moves into Aquarius in March, which starts off a new cycle that focuses on your home, family, and any other “foundations” in your life. You’re starting to accept that sometimes you just need to get everything off your chest and rely on help from others, and that’s fine, bb. Go ahead and pour out all your feelings to a parent, friend, or boo. In the fall, Mars Retrograde makes it tough to feel motivated at work and with your fitness routine, so use this time to review the ways you take care of your health. Hit up your Goopiest friend—they’ll know just what to do.

YOUR RELATIONSHIP STATUS

Your sign is known for its hot-blooded, lusty spirit—and this year, you’ll be very on brand. You’re in the mood for mischief, so don’t be surprised if you get caught up in an unexpected fling. By midyear, though, you may realize the bond isn’t built to last. At least you learned stuff...and now you get to enjoy being single again.

YOUR GROUP TEXT

You’re about to take a ride on the roller coaster of dramz. Please keep all limbs, passive aggressions, and full-on outbursts inside the vehicle—especially on Halloween. Address things carefully and with diplomacy, and you’ll all be fine.

YOUR CASH FLOW

Although you’d prefer to fly under the radar, your career success wants you to step into that spotlight. You’ll be talking a good game with Jupiter in your communication zone, help-ing you find the right words to impress your boss too.

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Two of Cups: Feeling a little meh about your love prospects? Calm down! This card means there’s still hope for finding a true bae (perhaps after you break things off with that no-good fling—see above).

9. Sagittarius

THE BROAD STROKES

The start of the year teaches you that being more careful with your finances is something you should, um, try. In March, Saturn, planet of restraint, enters Aquarius, which means you’re learning to sprinkle even more self-control onto your life. You’ll be rewiring your brain to be more organized—sounds boring, but babe, you *need* it. In May, Venus Retrograde signals breakups while you reconfigure how you connect with others, and the November 30th lunar eclipse clears out any leftover relationships that have hit their expiration dates. Don’t stress out: Two weeks later, a solar eclipse sparks something major, giving you good feels again.

YOUR RELATIONSHIP STATUS

Recently, everything has felt a bit intense, but you’re heading exactly where you need to go. A new eclipse series on the Gemini-Sagittarius axis is just getting started, and by December, you’ll finally be ready to commit. Whether you’re first-date status, taking your current situationship to the next level, or rethinking that you-know-who ex, these supercharged eclipses will likely guide you toward a forever bae.

YOUR GROUP TEXT

Don’t let anyone take advantage of your generosity this year. You have an idealistic streak that will blind you to the glaring flaws in some of your friendships. Translation: It’s time to separate from your frenemies on June 5th and November 30th.

YOUR CASH FLOW

You’ve got big-picture things on the brain, but try thinking less flashy, because with Jupiter strengthening your financial sector, you’ll want to focus on how to save and spend responsibly. Adulting is priceless, Sag.

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Queen of Cups: The Queen is all about drawing people in—something you’re already an expert at. This royal energy makes it easier for you to find a new bestie or boo somewhere in the crowd.

10. Capricorn 

THE BROAD STROKES

Get ready: January’s lunar eclipse in Cancer is taking out the trash in your chart’s zone of relationships. Saturn enters Aquarius in March, adding structure to the way you approach getting that bread. It’s also helping you challenge your morals in a more progressive way by listening to other viewpoints and giving people more benefit of the doubt. To go along with all this change, June’s solar eclipse in Cancer brings new people into your life, with whom you can build stronger, healthier relationships. Finally, in December, lucky Jupiter and serious Saturn team up in Aquarius, so you’re getting major rewards for all of this year’s work.

YOUR RELATIONSHIP STATUS

Holy hell, Cap. Everything’s been cray! With so many planets currently mov-ing through your sign, literally every area of your life is changing. Already coupled up? Expect your relationship to get dialed up in a major way (yes, we’re talking proposals!). Single? You’ll meet your match in the first half of the year.

YOUR GROUP TEXT

You’re focused on hanging with people who are on your level and share the same ambitions, causes, take-out orders, you name it. You’re not abandoning your OG crew, just expanding your inner circle from September 9th through November 14th.

YOUR CASH FLOW

With Jupiter touring through your sign, your wild dreams can come true while you live up to your sign’s rep for being ambitious, determined, and compassionate. Go ahead: Take audacious risks and trust-fall into the universe.

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The Moon: An issue you’ve been running from finally comes into focus (whether you’re ready or not). Now’s the time to face your feelings—something you normally hate doing.

11. Aquarius

THE BROAD STROKES

Oh, man, this is going to be a good one. In March, Saturn enters your sign, helping strengthen relationships, improve your home life, and upgrade your career. So basically a crash course in Adulting 101. And in May, Venus Retrograde stirs up your chart’s romance and sex sector, making you rework who and what you want from relationships. You’re evolving as an individual, so it makes sense that you need everyone in your life to catch TF up, ya know? Once lucky Jupiter teams up with Saturn in your sign in December, you’ll feel blessed by their combined energy and finish turning into a new-and-improved 2.0 version of yourself.

YOUR RELATIONSHIP STATUS

Listen, it’s clear you don’t like to get emotional, but these past few years have been a lot. Good news: 2020 marks the beginning of a three-year cycle that’s all about unabashedly feeling yourself, so don’t be surprised if your love life becomes a little clearer. Keep your eyes open. Under this year’s wild stars, you might barely recognize yourself—and how you date—by the end of it.

YOUR GROUP TEXT

Put this on your to-do list: Reach out to your squad for some much-needed nostalgia. Plan a legit reunion to catch up on February 23rd (boozy brunch highly recommended). Or go all out and plan that girls’ trip you’ve been Pinteresting.

YOUR CASH FLOW

Your ability to speak the truth on the job will make others nervous but will set you up for some major career wins. Skip the people pleasing and obsession with perfection and just focus on keeping everything a hundred percent real.

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King of Wands: It’s true: You’ve gotta play big to win big. Like trying your hand at blackjack or, you know, going on The Bachelor. Make some bold moves and take some chances—you won’t regret it.

12. Pisces

THE BROAD STROKES

The beginning of 2020 focuses on your chart’s zones of friend-ships and lovers. An eclipse plus the rough conjunction between Saturn and Pluto is pulling all kinds of people away. It’s okay, because every shitty friend and toxic relationship you lose gets replaced by people who support you in ways your exes could n-e-v-e-r. In May, Venus goes retrograde, so your relationships with your family and roomies get a little unhinged, but luckily, those new friends swoop in to help save the day. Still, even with all this going on, the central focus will be on you and your goals, so be sure to spend plenty of time on your own too.

YOUR RELATIONSHIP STATUS

You see others’ faults as their beauty, and while that’s very charming, sometimes blind optimism can bite you in the ass. This year, you’ll learn that lesson once and for all. Stand up for yourself. If something isn’t working, don’t be afraid to kick it to the curb. In fact, you’ll want to clear your channels by the summer: Love is on the horizon in a major way.

YOUR GROUP TEXT

You’re leveling up your bonds with your besties on both January 12th and December 21st. No small-talk chats about brunch plans. You’ll commit to your day-ones by fully opening up, listening to them, and being all the way honest.

YOUR CASH FLOW

Those “owning the office” daydreams will become your actual life—if you put in the time. Jupiter has you networking your butt off, so turn those connections into opportunities. And splurge on a style refresh to match your new boss status.

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Eight of Coins: This card implies mastering the shit out of something you’re passionate about. You might find your calling and quit your job. Or you might just start composting.