GEMINI (May 21 or 22 to June 21 or 22). Difficult days come on Jan. 3, 4, 17, 18, 24-26, and 30 and 31. Smoother sailing comes on January 1, 2, 5, 6, 15, 16, 20, 21, and 29. Weirdly transitional times are January 9, 19, 24, and 30

And remember: "Difficult" can also mean "challenging, abundant with opportunity, interesting, and a risk-taker’s delight!"

The moon is in your sun sign on January 10 and 11.

Yes, I do list the days the moon is in your sun sign as both Difficult and Smooth – it’s up to you, but figure those two days basically provide a "blueprint" for the next month’s activities. People and projects that emerge then get larger play in your life over the next 28 or so days.

The big picture in a nutshell: Your time is coming; next month, Mars moves into Gemini for six weeks, so if you’ve been "on the verge" of big-time success, opportunities, and so on, your time is coming. Just not this instant, although the middle two weeks of the month have very interesting astrology for Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. Best to stay out of their way. If you live with or love an earth sign, you may find them more than usually affectionate (possessive?). This will pass, but may surprise you. After all, you’re the one with all the personality in the relationship, right? J