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Illustrated by John Lisle.

Photographed by Christine Hahn.

Virgo

Listen up, Virgo: 2016 is like a giant coming-out party for you — but is the world even ready to handle you? Who cares?! For the first time since 2003, you have lucky, liberated Jupiter cruising through your sign, and your focus is on living life to the fullest, every damn minute of the day. This cycle, which lasts until September 9, is all about embracing the new and taking risks — not exactly Virgo specialties. But be patient with your learning curve, and don’t ride yourself for any mistakes you make as you grow. In 2016, it’s better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission. Who wants to do shots? Of truth serum, that is. Jupiter in your sign can make you quite outspoken. Warning: You could also run the risk of TMI and overexposure. Writing a tell-all memoir, recording a Periscope series in your underwear, or announcing a big secret on Facebook could be dicey terrain. Spin your own stories, yes, but keep some sort of privacy policy in place. Call in the coaches and consultants! With all the new steps you’re taking, it would be wise to get some support from people who’ve already been down the same road. A solar eclipse in Virgo on September 1 will be a stellar day to shine and start something new. Just be warned that Mercury will be retrograde in your sign from August 30 to September 22, so consider this a soft launch, then piggyback on it with another valiant push one month later, on October 1.



Domestic issues could feel demanding in 2016, as stern Saturn is hunkered down in your home and family sector all year. While you might put down roots — and even buy property — you could feel restricted by family duties and household responsibilities. Don’t take on too much. Female friendships can be rewarding, yet challenging this year. Keep the mean girls (stylish and enviable though they may be) OUT of your girl gang. Love could come with a spare set of keys or even a co-signed lease this year. At the very least, you DO stand a chance of falling for someone “kid-tested, mother-approved.” And with two eclipses rocking your relationship realm — on March 8 and September 16 — a love affair could heat up fast. Or you could go from breakup to makeup (or vice versa) in the blink of an eye. When Jupiter heads into Libra (leaving Virgo in the process) on September 9, you’ll be able to get your feet back on solid ground. Money could flow in, too, courtesy of all the exploration you did in the first three-quarters of the year. You can let those practical details wait until the fall!