Today Mary emailed me my horoscope for 2005. Not sure where she got it from.

Aries - career

There's no need for New Year's resolutions this time around -- you'll be totally driven to get the job done as soon as 2005 kicks in. Friends might have a hard time pulling you away from your job (or your job search, if that's where you're at), but it will all be worth it as you make unbelievably swift progress. The cycle draws to a close on March 4th -- schedule a vacation soon after, or people might start to think you're a
robot. Your reputation will actually soar if you take time off.

Lunar madness may strike around your birthday, so be ready for some serious rethinking about your feelings vis-a-vis work and your place in the world. It's an excellent time to jump ship and cast in your lot with a new boss -- or go freelance, if that's your dream. Immediately after Tax Day is the best time to start something new, but you'll do fine at just about any point.

You may have felt somewhat constricted early in the year, but as July rolls around you'll start to stretch out and explore your new territory. Business travel is a definite possibility through the summer, as is a sudden increase in responsibilities. The middle of August will bring you a new opportunity that will be exciting, but not completely unexpected. Jump on it, no matter how happy you are -- the ride will be exhausting but fulfilling, and your resume will suddenly look ten times more appealing to
employers.

You might feel like settling into a routine for the autumn, but that's not likely to happen. Your dynamic style will attract attention from on high during the week before Halloween, and you might shift career tracks within the same business or industry. Don't worry -- you'll have plenty of say in the matter. The winter holidays will treat you well, and you should expect
a good bonus for the year's efforts. You might feel a little restless and itching for a return to a normal schedule by the end of the year, though.

General Overview

As the year begins, Aries, your focus will quickly shift from play to work -- hard work. After the 10th of January, in fact, it will be tough to talk you into doing anything other than putting your nose to the grindstone. You'll be able to reach your goals more easily, though, so it will be well worth your time and energy to put everything else aside -- for now, at least. Once March arrives, however, you'll be far more interested in taking
care of your health and appearance -- and you'll do a great job of it, too.

A solar eclipse in early April will make this a birthday month to remember, and if you're single, this astral equation could also indicate a new relationship. Keep your eyes open after the 14th of April for someone who's extremely sensual and quite focused -- on you! Be sure they're not too focused, though. You know how you get when you feel smothered.

Summer will be an entirely different story. By July, you'll be enjoying lots of freedom, travel and new experiences. Keep your passport current and your suitcases handy. The full Moon of August 19th will also bring along a chance for you to start a new hobby -- the kind that could put you in touch with someone new, exciting and just fiery enough to keep you interested. Don't pass this one up! Both the hobby and the new person could be exactly what you've been waiting for.

By fall, you may be thinking of making a major career move -- one that's entirely possible. After the 17th of October, you may also be making your way along a whole new relationship path. Either way -- or both ways, perhaps -- you'll enjoy this new start, and so will those who choose to accompany you. The holidays look just wonderful, full of lots of good feelings and lots of surprises under the mistletoe. A new Moon on New
Year's Eve will put you in the mood to get back to business after weeks of festivities. Go for it!