Happy Birthday, Gemini! 2016 will be a year of growth, with especially positive energy brought to the sectors of family, home, and romance. The potential is here for family bonds to become tighter. You should also be noticing higher morale and support to one another within the family. It is the perfect time to let any grudges go, even ones that have been going on for years.

Gemini’s planetary ruler, Mercury, is highly active this year. With four Mercury retrogrades in 2016, you may be struggling to keep your impulses under control. Think before you speak, to avoid any long-term regrets. Also, consider your actions carefully, as you may be facing moral dilemmas in your mission to have things your way.

There is a lot to look forward to in the coming year. Make way for new friends, experiences, and romantic connections. Positive transformation may also be on your agenda, as you consider if your current career path is truly your destiny in life.

This is a great year for single Geminis, as you will be magnetic and eye-catching. This leads to more opportunities than normal for a new love interest. While you can feel lonely at times, avoid losing hope as your next exciting love moment should be just around the corner! Don’t be afraid to speak up if you see someone that grabs your attention (or if you have been holding onto a crush for quite a while). Spontaneous conversations will flow more smoothly, and your intellectual side will be stimulated by some of the new people entering your life.

Unfortunately, this coming year may be more of a struggle for committed Geminis. You may feel confined, restricted, controlled, or drained if you are in a serious relationship. This is just a negative cycle that will pass, but if you have been dissatisfied for too long, it may be an opportune time to let go and move forward.

Around September 16th, prepare for your romantic world to be turned upside down, due to an eclipse in Pisces. This would be a great chance to start a new relationship or to get your current relationship out of a slump. The 4th quarter of 2016 highlights your intimate and sensual side. The year should end on a pleasant note, with you looking forward to what is romantically coming for you in 2017.

You will be asking yourself some big career-related questions this year. Ask yourself, is this your true work path and destiny? Money is not so much the focus, but what satisfies your heart and soul is. You may have to appease your creative side, if you truly want to be satisfied in life. If you find yourself trapped and unable to make any changes for right now, make time for a new hobby or club as an outlet for your passions.

Watch out for a Solar Eclipse in Virgo on September 1st, which presents a challenging time for you. If you behave unethically or cave in under pressure, it will surely come back to haunt you later. Aim to take the higher path, and good fortune will repay you at a later date.

As home life is blessed this year, you may find yourself wanting to spend extra money on home improvements. Don’t financially overextend yourself or start juggling too many projects at once. If you use foresight and plan ahead, the whole family can enjoy the products of your domestic spending.

Aim for balance this year, as you may be feeling pressured or restricted by others. This is especially true in late-May and June. In August, your emotions may be more erratic than usual. This could create some temporary issues in your friendship sector of life. Don’t stress too much, because you can talk your way out of most troubles.

The weight is lifted in early September. September is a big month for you, with a lot of planetary dynamics going on. From now and for the rest of the year, you will be more fun-loving and expressive. You will also notice that you are more risk-taking in the latter part of 2016. People that you normally would be cautious of are entering your life more freely. This is to everyone’s benefit that is blessed to have you as a friend!

In September and October, you will be centered on ways to combine creativity with your natural communication skills. This would be a great time to start a journal of all of the thoughts that run through your brilliant mind. December starts a phase where you are balanced between independence and cohesiveness with others. 2017 will be a year of positive rebuilding after the transformations of 2016.