If there’s one thing a Crab is good at, it’s being shrewd with money, but if you’re yet to tap into your inner financial planner now’s the time to begin. With clever Mercury in your money sector prioritise your financial goals and devise a budget that will allow you to accomplish something short term. You are never too young or old to start saving. Taking care of your cash will give you the confidence to aim higher and instil faith in your abilities. However, resist making purchases or signing on the dotted line after the 26th when Mercury turns retrograde. If you absolutely must enter into a binding agreement go over the terms and conditions with a fine-toothed comb and make sure your eyes are wide open.
Venus is also in your money sector until the 10th encouraging you to spoil yourself. This is do-able provided you shop around and don’t get too carried away with birthday treats. As this area is also associated with moral values you’re likely to feel good about yourself and comfortable within your own skin. After this date the planet of love and beauty moves into your sector of communication bringing out your vivacious qualities. There’ll be people to meet, phone calls to make and parties, most likely your own, to attend.
There are also two eclipses this month – a solar on the 13th and a lunar eclipse on the 28th. The first will have a more powerful effect on you given that it falls in your sign. As new moons (which coincides with the solar eclipse) are all about fresh starts you’ll most likely be thinking about your personal identity and the impact it has on others. This could compel you to make some rather drastic changes to your appearance and overhaul your attitude. It will also alert you to flaws in the system and urge you to begin a positive new chapter. A Lunar eclipse on the 28th will also highlight your resources and encourage you to manage debt. You may also reach some sort of drama or crisis with your partner, but remember that the word crisis in Japanese means opportunity!
