The big credit crisis of '07 typified the end of a major cycle. Things fall apart, the engine seizes, and the tide (in this case, of easy money) ebbs. In 2008 a new, stricter regime arrives, to color events, politics, economics, even our thoughts and loves. Not for a year, but for two decades.

Transformations rule this year. Suddenly, Capricorns gain power (yet stand on shifting ground). Suddenly, Pisceans are happy, and Virgos imitate romantic heroes (and heroines). Gemini becomes a financial tycoon, Libra changes homes, Aries grabs a promotion, and so on.

In fashion, business styles return to dominate (remember the '80's?) - but this time it's slinky, sexy business. Beurocracy will grow to rule science and high finance. Soon architecture, rather than laws, will channel crowds.

2008 (to 2024) brews secretive political victories and subtle, diplomatic consolidations of power. Hierarchies thrive. Criminal organizations will grow like governments - careful and structured.

Revolution continues in the Middle East (it succeeds 2024-43) but pragmatism replaces the din of zealots. Skirmishes will be fought for property and power. Musharraf and Barak Obama suffer bad luck. Steven Harper can do no wrong, really.

The domestic frictions of autumn might return March through early May. Accept change, Aries. Life is shutting down some projects and relationships, and "birthing" others. Romance flares, and sweetness returns, May/June. Relationships grow either intensely intimate or hotly argumentative mid-August to November - your choice! You might set sail for foreign lands November/December.

Love won't be a stranger in 2008, but it will be a new kind of love - perhaps a slowly developing one. Your usual sensual delight will fuse with a fascinating harmony on mental, intellectual, religious, philosophical and cultural levels. If you're single, your chances of a wedding rise significantly in 2008 and 2009.

Mystery draws you powerfully all year. Dreams, the occult, intuition, research, investigation, visits to psychics, psychologists, financial advisors - these intrigue and benefit you.

Opportunities for sexual intimacy arise everywhere. Realize present commitments (and changes) will shape your life for the next two decades. High standards bring deep, abiding love, or parenthood for couples. Extra-marital or unethical/criminal pursuits could open the door to 17 years of turbulence and eventual loneliness. You're powerfully magnetic January/February, but indecisive. Romantic excitement and creative exhilaration soar in September/October.

From 2008 to 2024, protect your knees, eliminative and sexual organs, and skin. October/November need care.

A major romance could begin for singles, especially in January, March, or October/November. Your sexual magnetism flares high in March/April, and your sweetness draws admirers late June/July. You married Cancers face the need to transform your connection, to relate on deeper levels. Intimacy, cheerfulness and mystery combine in a potent new mixture. If you're not interested in delving deeper, you could soon be traveling different paths.

Your health will be good, but guard against problems in your feet, ankles, skin, bones, constipation or calcification.

The chance for love will certainly come, especially in January (complicated), March and May. Springtime might bring a social contact whose subtle flirtations contain a powerful sensual promise. Your sexual magnetism surges July to September. A love affair might lead to domestic arrangements. If you're married, March to September can tempt you, or might bring pregnancy. Your mate is playful, and your children's talents cause amazed laughter!

Listen, Libra: transform your life in 2008. Huge luck will accompany you if you change homes, buy real estate, birth a child, retire or sell a business. You can bolster future earnings by entering food and shelter fields as employee or investor - agriculture, real estate, children's interests, etc. Government funds or programs play a beneficial role. Nurture your family. Pursue therapy and emotional healing; expel old ghosts. Parents, partners and bosses are temperamental March to May - step cautiously.

This is not the best year to invest. Save your funds for 2009, unless an opportunity you missed in earlier years returns in January/February, late May/early June, or late September/early October. These times could bring the re-appearance of a sexy person who has always provoked your deepest desires. March to May might bring an affair with a co-worker. Your magnetism surges October/November - be generous!

Don't impair your reputation with an ultra-competitive attitude in January/February. (Mend fences, if necessary, in late May and June.) Impulsive, risky financial or career actions could go either way March into early May and July/August: you could win big - or stumble. Maintain a sense of humor!

Your love life bubbles with sensual prospects. An exciting, perhaps frustrating attraction throws sparks in January/February - a repeat of last summer's escapades? March/April and October/November bring a sexy - but potentially unethical - temptation. Fun and flirtations fill August/September. Your magnetism - and prospects - soar in December!

An unusual influence will attract allies, opportunities, luck - and romantic attention, especially in March, May, and October/November. Emotions reach a crescendo of intensity the first seven months. Your mood will swing between upbeat, generous and optimistic - and deeply serious. You might wonder whether to make love or war - or whether to jump on an opportunity or turn away. Don't make such decisions in January/February - second thoughts would plague you.

2008 begins two decades of deep, significant change affecting your personality, social/political circle and future goals. Study the big picture. Don't commit yourself to a life-changing action before late 2009.

All 2008, you're blessed and protected from harm. But be slow to marry, form business partnerships, sign contracts or relocate. Sweet solitude is better than a doubtful relationship. Still, January/February could spark an intense romantic attraction - perhaps with someone from last summer/fall. Old flames distract you in February, late May/June and September/October. May/June's powerful attraction could turn to anger if you're determined to be in control! July/August hint at passionate intimacy.

All year, government agencies, institutions and large corporations benefit you. Plan your long-term future with expert financial, psychological and other advisors. 2008 shows you the road ahead with rare clarity. At the workplace, delegate tasks - becoming everybody's servant would frustrate you and reduce your luck.