An unusual planetary pattern brings us a major shot of luck - and sweet affection - all spring and summer. However, this same pattern splits our world into competing elements. Ambition's risks will clamour against security's cautions, love will wrestle with independence. So fate, or our own conflicts, could take this lovely luck away. Be loyal to your good fortune!

These struggles grow most intense in April. We'll get through a lot this month if we simply do nothing and, especially, start nothing!

In the wider world, the stock market might threaten to crash, perhaps in late March or April (and August). It will probably be a whiplash, down, wham, and up - and some brave people could make huge profits.

Though terrorist activity should decline overall now through 2010, a few spectacular bangs loom around April, late summer and December. Saudi Arabia grows closer to imploding.

Until autumn, both gamblers and humble, practical people gain. Only the fearful lose. We should all seize our chances in 2004, because in 2005 luck and goodness will separate into two different things.

My confident forecast that house prices would decline last year was dead wrong. But a warning signal remains in the skies. Be careful, steady.

We should all avoid starting new projects before January 6, and from April 6 to 30, August 9 to September 2, and November 30 to December 19.

Late September begins a period of lucky relationships and big new opportunities. You could fall in love, marry, relocate to a beneficial new place, sign a big new contract, enter college, or expand your public dealings - perhaps to the level of fame! Be humble and co-operative, for these major streaks of luck will come from relationships in some form. And be quick: seize your prize before 2005 brings complications and unclear goals.

Lucky creative, speculative, international, far travel, publishing and educational doors open through September. A bit of research or a "closed door agreement" could be necessary to your success in these - but remain strictly honest. If you're a parent, children bring many joys. A huge tension lifts off your career and parental shoulders: life lightens!

April to August rings a lucky money bell, loud and clear. Jump on opportunities! In April, a former income source, or an old flame, could be connected to something big and fortunate. However, you could lose if you overspend March through May. Be a bit selfish.

The first nine months nudge you toward recuperation, rest and "soul healing." Don't overeat. Be charitable, deal with institutions and government agencies. All year, delegate tasks rather than exhausting yourself in a sea of little chores. Reduce stress with outdoor exercise.

Your magnetism surges to sweet heights April through July. You're certain to attract someone, perhaps madly! But you have a practical, sensual outlook on love; you're impatient with frivolity and "high drama." A deep conflict in love makes you mature. Pregnancy is very possible. Autumn lifts the seriousness - you'll be cheerful, charming, and ready to dance! You could meet a valid life mate, but you might have to make sacrifices if he/she's a Libra or Aries. That's okay!

It's a sober, no-nonsense year for the most part. Be prudent, but not sceptical. You're looking ahead twenty, even thirty years, and setting practical, realistic goals. The financial and sexual upsets of the past decade are over. What they taught you becomes the basis of new success, for fourteen years ahead. You can build a solid, growth-oriented life.

Communications, media, distribution, travel, paperwork, detailed tasks expand through September. If you work in one of these fields (e.g., reporter or office systems) you'll advance strongly this year. If not, you could wonder where all the paperwork came from! Money flows swiftly to you In July/August -but DON'T spend.

You begin a seven-year fascination with the hidden side of life this January. Secrets, research, occultism and the subconscious will draw you. So will tempting, mysterious people!

Life is always romantic for you, but 2004's love will be more sensual than wildly emotional. March and July/August could bring a steamy affair - be honest, wise! Your popularity rises April to August - a light yet serious romance seems certain. (April brings an old flame.) The autumn moves you to a friendlier state of mind - travel looks imminent.

Your heightened cheer and optimism will attract friends, lovers and practical associates. The whole seven years ahead will bring exciting but unpredictable relationships: practice fun rather than possessiveness! Earthy types are best. You could merge with someone for financial or sensual ends in January, or May through August.

This spring, a legal, educational, media or travel matter beneficially affects your income. Your career surges with luck April through July. (Take care in April: neither fight with the boss nor start a new career project.) Your efforts could lead to bags of money October onward. But act quickly - before 2005's "complications" arrive.

Through September, you'll be swamped with red tape and administrative concerns. Authorities, bosses, and your career lay extra burdens on your shoulders, but if you persevere honestly, you'll ensure your position for the next three decades. You might quit one job/career to establish a new one.

Love's a wild card when you're in retreat mode. If single, you run the danger of falling for someone who is only meant to support your healing or recuperation process. Yet all spring and summer support a sweet, wildly intellectual love. (Pre-spring, it's all lust!) In October your cheerfulness and luck suddenly rise, attracting love, friendship and joyful visits!

The decade ahead will trigger many exciting but erratic romantic, creative or speculative/gambling urges. This year, don't let an unpredictable romance draw you away from your social activities.

Delays and restrictions affect legal, educational, and travel areas. Trudge through necessary hoops here, but don't let them keep you from luckier things. If travel's socially motivated - go!

The biggest luck of 2004 occurs in your career and community dealings. You're ambitious, cheerful about your goals, and VIPs notice you. September stands out.

There's only one thing that could prevent you from achieving these shining goals: you. You might just refuse, or push things in a way that will give others no choice but to oppose you. Sometimes, we just need to breathe deeply and say, "Yes, I want this!" All year, retreating (or "spiritual" activities used as withdrawal's excuse) are doorways to dead-ends.

Only old "ghosts," fear of exposure, or a secret dependence on another can limit you now. Turn your back on these - they're holdovers from your "anxious period" of the 1980's and 90's. Your social life will grow immensely now through 2010. Calls, trips, communications rush in. But this year, love, pleasure and creativity blossom in private, not socially.

From April to September, one of the most beguiling, sweet rushes of romantic feeling in decades visits you. (April and August feature old flames.) If you're married, your heart swells with renewed love. If you're young, pregnancy is very possible. October onward features lucky weddings! (But do it soon, as 2005 could bring subtle delays.)

This spring and summer powerfully boost your luck in speculative, creative, pleasure, and child-oriented projects. Set your children's educational future now.

Try to avoid lawyers, lawsuits, and "legalese" - keep things fluid and spontaneous. This is a superb year to meet a prestigious mate, but not the greatest time to formally wed.

October onward, relationships veer into deeper, but even luckier levels. Love turns to intimacy, business agreements to funding. Research and closed-door meetings yield rewards. Meld, merge, invest - grab the prize quickly October to December, as 2005 brings complications or delays.

You'll feel extra alive now to 2010. If your stress levels climb, exercise outdoors.