The luckiest (and unluckiest) months of 2021, according to your zodiac sign

The new year is always a threshold of hope. This year particularly, many of us are eager to launch a new chapter, and we see 2021 as an opportunity to start fresh. We have been tremendously tested in 2020, and while that will not disappear overnight, there is plenty of reason to feel encouraged about what this new year will bring. The astrology of 2021 offers a strong signature of innovation, group work and renewed possibility, though some months will offer more possibilities to help you achieve your goals than others.

In December 2020, Jupiter and Saturn are moving into the sign of Aquarius, which rules group creativity, freedom and democracy. It is also one of the great humanitarian signs, reminding us that we are all in this together. It also offers technological advances and innovative problem solving. When Jupiter and Saturn work together, we grow exponentially and simultaneously create new structures to support the growth. There could be medical or technological breakthroughs that, in true Aquarian fashion, can be distributed quickly and effectively. Jupiter will spend most of the year in Aquarius (with a few months in Pisces in the middle of the year), and Saturn will spend more than two years there. Yes, Aquarius, this is your year!

Plus, Uranus continues to transit the sign of Taurus, bringing change and excitement particularly to the earth signs of the zodiac – Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn – though Scorpio will also get a good dose of this reinvention as well. Uranus asks us to be willing to invite change. It wants us to look at problems with new eyes. We shake things up. We move. We change. We set ourselves free.

Let’s take a look at what this year might hold for each sign of the zodiac. If you know your rising sign, be sure to read that as well. This little glimpse into 2021 will help you understand when the stars are on your side – and when things might be a little more challenging. While some might say those months are unlucky, remember that nothing is destined. There is still opportunity in those months, and how they turn out is really about the way we choose to use the energy available.

Aries, one of your greatest friends in the zodiac is Aquarius. And this year, Jupiter and Saturn spend most of their time in Aquarius, inspiring you to move toward the new. You’ll feel the call to reinvent and improvise, particularly in your work life. You are healing some old wounds personally and professionally, and you are daring yourself to step up in new ways. But don’t be too impulsive or impatient – ask your friends for advice before you leap. September and October are particularly good for your romantic life, while February and July could provide career boosts. Building community is key for you this year.

Lucky months: February, April, July and October

Challenging months: May and June

You’ll continue to shake things up in 2021, Taurus. With Uranus in your sign, you are looking for freedom and a spirit of renewal. Though change is not always your thing, you are learning to embrace the new. This could be a profound year of growth in your career, particularly in January and May. You may be tested and asked to step up in new ways. Breathe in your authority. Don’t stay stuck in old patterns. Romantically, look to August and September, when Venus lights up your relationship arena.

Lucky months: January, March, May and September

Challenging months: February and July

This year is going to be vitalising for you, Gemini! Jupiter and Saturn spend most of the year in Aquarius, your fellow air sign, and they will be igniting and deepening your desire to communicate and relate. What have you been given to say? What do you want to be a messenger for in this world? This is a year you will be heard! Professionally, you will be given a lift in February and March. Romantically, this year could be very interesting as well. Pay particular attention to January and October. Just be careful not to scatter your energies personally or professionally – focus on what you want, and go for it.

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Lucky months: February, April, June and October

Challenging months: March and September

You are going to warm into 2021, Cancer. You might begin a little cautiously, but by March, you’ll feel a true, new momentum. This is a year to deepen your understanding of yourself, so study, reflect, journal and explore. While you have a tendency to take things quite personally, you might find yourself thinking about your life a little more objectively this year and be more able to problem-solve and detach. You can envision something new for yourself professionally in March and April. Romantically, October and November are particularly rich.

Lucky months: March, June, July and November

Challenging months: February and October

This is a potent year for you, Leo. Jupiter and Saturn are in Aquarius for most of the year, and that is the sign directly opposite Leo. This will be a year that requires you to share your gift in groups, help facilitate teams and gather allies to grow the light together. You will also share your Leo spotlight to become a part of something larger than your individual self. Join teams or groups dedicated to improving our world. Professionally, May and June could be exciting. Relationships are emphasised in January and February – this could be a year you make some big relationship commitments. Looking to add a furry BFF to your life?

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Lucky months: February, April, August and December

Challenging months: May and October

In 2021, you will be inspired to refine how you spend your time and energy, working to improve your overall health and well-being. If you want to take up a new hobby, here’s one that fits perfectly with your zodiac sign. Try not to be too much of a perfectionist; just show up for yourself on a daily basis. By March, you’ll hit your stride. Jupiter and Saturn in Aquarius will spark your intelligence and discernment. You may find it’s a year of potent brainstorming, which could bring changes or improvements to your work life, particularly in February and May. Romantically, July and August are exciting.

Lucky months: February, May, August and December

Challenging months: June and November

Your social self comes to life this year, Libra. With Jupiter and Saturn in Aquarius, a fellow air sign, you will want to meet new people, strike up engaging conversations and deepen relationships. Romantic partnerships will be emphasised, particularly in February and April. At work, it’s a year of collaboration and forging interesting connections. Personally and professionally, this is your “life of the party” year. It’s your time to shine. Did you know that Libra is the zodiac sign that produces the most billionaires?

Lucky months: February, April, June and October

Challenging months: July and December

This year is about home and family for you, Scorpio. You may want to nest and focus on your chosen family. With Uranus in Taurus moving through your area of partnerships, you may get clearer about certain relationships in your life – professionally and personally. Some relationships may need to be reinvented, and others may need to end. Romantically, some interesting new relationships may get underway as well. May is an excellent month for this!

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Lucky months: March, May, July and November

Challenging months: February and August