Mariam Aftab reveals what the upcoming year has in store for you

AFTAB / CAPRICORN
The ambition card
Dec 22 - Jan 21

Strengths Disciplined, patient, organised
Challenges Inhibition, depression, rigidity
See influential people; pursue business, career interests; attend to duties. Home, family and psychological issues will be clarified as the month progresses. Overall health is good, but rest and relax more. This is a time to take care of family and domestic obligations and to slow down on the career front. Enhance intelligence and avoid arguments.

DUA / AQUARIUS
The self-card
Jan 21 - Feb 19

Strengths Humanitarian, analytical, progressive
Challenges Unreliability, chaotic, extremism
It can be difficult to synchronise as your spread reveals a decelerated schedule. Flow with the currents. Pour out a stream of consciousness on your journal pages. The wise Aquarian knows that paper is patient and bears anything. Read about ceremonies and rituals different from your own. Surrender all to romance this month. Love is active but more unstable than it has ever been. Power struggles threaten a current relationship.

JAL / PISCES
The sensitivity card
Feb 20 - Mar 20

Strengths Idealistic, spiritualChallenges Escapism, weakness, self-deception
Pursue peaceful interests; boost self-confidence; overcome limitations; find the causes for fears; be charitable and sympathetic. It is time to dig deep into the depths of your soul. You may have to work through issues in an honest and upfront manner. You won't know what to expect. You're coming close to understanding what your own desire will bring you. Follow your heart.

FIZA / ARIES
The aura card
Mar 21 - Apr 20

Strengths Intelligent, assertive, adventurous
Challenges Trouble with sharing, too much ego, vindictiveness
Love remains complicated this month. An existing relationship is still under siege. Some of you are juggling two relationships, which can be stressful. A friend or co-worker is at odds with your beloved. But when things get good, they get very good. Things are good on the finances front. You are much more than you think you are, much more than your own highest concept of yourself.

WISAAL / TAURUS
The physical change card
Apr 21 - May 21

Strengths Hard working, honest, brave
Challenges Intractability, short sightedness, bullying tendencies
Boost personal income; add to possessions; deal with bankers; open accounts. Enhance loyalty and avoid possessiveness. You will be able to do the greatest things with passion in your heart. Insights into something important will give you comfort. You will need to deal with some pretty egotistical individuals at this point though.

ASHIQ / GEMINI
The love card
May 22 - Jun 21

Strengths Witty, intelligent, versatile
Challenges Superficiality, fickleness, lack of commitment
You need to watch your health, especially in the middle of the month. Love is still tense and stormy. Material gifts turn you on. You are attracted by wealth and wealthy people, people who can help you attain your financial goals. The problem here is that you should also be looking at other issues and compatibilities. Be careful of treating your beloved as another possession or bauble.
 
IRTIQA / CANCER
The growth card
Jun 22 - Jul 23

Strengths Intuitive,  nurturing, maternal
Challenges  Bossiness, manipulative streak
Ever thought about a career in arts and music? It's a good month to start. Be a supportive influence for a friend or lover who is weathering a crisis. Enhance your imagination and avoid laziness. You will understand something that has dodged you for quite a while. Open your mind and heart to new potentials. This is an excellent time to work with the pros and find something that will challenge your heart and mind.

QUWAT / LEO
The strength card
Jul 24 - Aug 23

Strengths Brave, honest, confident
Challenges  Egotism, selfishness, domineering streak
Your spread indicates that conflicts and arguments with your partner may be lighting up the home front a little more than usual. Try to be patient and understanding, for things will get back to normal before you know it. If you find yourself feeling a little stressed out, try to develop a more stable demeanour and give things a chance to settle down a bit. A legal dispute will end-up well. You will receive an invitation to an important meeting or convention. Mondays will be lovely all through this month.

 THEHRAO / VIRGO 
 The patience card
 Aug 24 - Sep 23

Strengths Precise, organised, efficient
Challenges Nervousness, sarcasm, over-criticality
Enhance your skills; seek employment; make improvements in your health and hygiene. Enhance broadmindedness and avoid lethargy. Your friendship circle is welcoming, and you will have no shortage of invitations or ports of call when you feel inclined to be out and about. Step back and analyse things carefully. Travel could bring you great luck as you are all set and well-prepared for a change of mind.

SAHIR / LIBRA
The magician card
Sep 24 - Oct 23

Strengths Diplomatic, charming, aesthetic
Challenges Indecision, narcissism, superficiality
Many positive things are happening financially this month. Those of you seeking investors will find them. Those seeking outside capital to borrow will have no problems in gaining it on easy terms. Paying off debts will also be much easier. Your spouse or partner is unusually generous. Your ability to make money for others is also much stronger and you will achieve great success. Even though your health is improving, rest and relax more this month.

INTISHAR / SCORPIO
The confusion card
Oct 24 - Nov 22

Strengths Focused, emotionally strong, insightful
Challenges Jealousy, vengefulness, narcissism,
Attend to tax, estate matters; boost joint resources; exploit hidden talents. Special tips for the month enhance expression, avoid being cynical. You might find that you have a great yearning to become a star. Your domestic life could be a little problematic at this point, where you will have trouble understanding where you really are right now. Keep both eyes open; there are some illusions and misconceptions that could trip you.
 

 KISMET / SAGITTARIUS
The luck card
Nov 23 - Dec 21

Strengths Intelligent, forthright, adventurous
Challenges Trouble with sharing, lack of tact, restlessness
A deep spiritual sense of life will come about like a natural tendency this month. Make time for daily meditative practices and get involved, where possible, with charitable and ministerial activities. The hectic pace of your career is slowing down this month. It is good to focus on functioning away from your emotional comfort zone. Establishing a stable domestic base will be more difficult, but you have the will to do it.
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