It’s a new year, the perfect time for new prospects. To help guide you and offer some celestial insight, we asked astrologer Jacqueline Bigar, whose horoscopes appear daily in the Honoulu Star-Advertiser, for her 2019 outlook.

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VIRGO ***

Aug. 23-Sept. 22

You will draw an inspirational personality toward you this year. You might be very idealistic about this person, and you even might put him or her on a pedestal. Unfortunately, when someone is on a pedestal, there is only one way they can go: down. For everyone’s sake, please be more anchored in your perspective of your friends and loved ones. Your vision and how you communicate could be dominant features of 2019. You often will be asked to share your perspective on various matters. Managing your day-to-day life could be wild. You seem to be hit by a constant barrage of unexpected news, happenings and events. Learning to be flexible could be very important to your well-being. Holding in your thoughts and feelings simply won’t work. As you nestle into 2019, make a wish list. You will be able to realize at least one of your dreams in the next year. You will see a lot of changes come forward. Count on 2019 being full of excitement.

LEO *****

July 23-Aug. 22

This year you will jump right in and live life to the fullest. No sign loves love like a Leo. Needless to say, your romantic life spices up considerably. With this intense focus on love and romance, you will smile from ear to ear in 2019. Everyone might think you have the perfect life. With all this attention on your personal life, you will have to discipline yourself to handle the less joyous areas of your life. You will be very happy if you can work from home, so do your best to arrange that possibility. You will find solutions with ease, no matter what slams into your path. Your biggest issue this year will be learning to breathe deeply when the unexpected happens. If any sign can handle uproar, it is yours. As you allow your emotions to play a large role in 2019, you can focus your energy on positive resolutions. Drop the words “no” and “impossible” from your vocabulary. Pop a bottle of Champagne, because you were given the gift of a very special year.

CANCER ****

June 21-July 22

You might have to push yourself to think in the long term, especially when looking at your future. Your mood can change by the hour. Some days, you might feel as if you’ve experienced a whole year in just a short amount of time. You have a steel-trap mind when it comes to the past. This year, you might find that you are busier than you thought possible. You could get a pay raise or promotion. You also appear to enjoy yourself more when out and about with co-workers, friends and/or loved ones. Take good care of yourself. Relationships have tested your endurance, especially a long-term bond. If you can, be patient. The best is yet to come. You will discover, if you haven’t yet, that you will always land on your feet if you follow your sixth sense. “Trust” needs to be a word you say to yourself in moments of instability. You will get the first glimpse of what trust will give you in December 2019.

GEMINI ****

May 21-June 20

Everyone counts on your friendly and happy ways. Others will note a new quality emanating from you on a deeper level. You become warmer and more accepting in 2019. You also find others to be more receptive than they have been in the past. You will be very lucky through your various connections. If you are a person who looks at life as the cup being half empty, by the end of 2019 you will have nearly erased that old, stale way of thinking. That update will directly reflect the special people in your life, some of whom you’ll meet after the start of the new year. You will experience sudden insights, and you are likely to be stunned by these revelations. You often are in your head, mulling over various ideas. Take good care of yourself. Know that you are in the midst of realizing a long-term dream. This dream might take several years to manifest.

TAURUS ****

April 20-May 20

You begin evolving as a person who is full of surprises and the unexpected in 2019. The planets’ message to you is to eliminate the unnecessary, the frivolous and anything else that adds confusion to your life. You will find that you start smiling more as you shed complications. Regardless of whether you accept this transformation, your love life will become a source of happiness as well. A partner or someone special who enters your life adds depth and happiness to your days. Expect greater happiness because of this person’s presence in your life. You also will be unusually lucky with money this year. Be open to making changes. Your year will be that much better if you do. Some of you will travel more, exposing yourselves to different cultures and ways of thinking. Your mind will be opening up to a new world of thoughts. You have many dreams. You will be inspired to take a new path in 2019.

ARIES *****

March 21-April 19

Some cultures believe the first day of the year provides clues to the next year. In your case, New Year’s Day has some stellar markers. This year could be as good as it gets. Fiery Mars, your ruling planet, enters Aries within hours of 2019 beginning. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and on the first day of the year, you walk onstage as a lead player. You will get what you want in 2019. Expect to be in the limelight for a good part of it. You will have some help from the other planets, too. With this increased power and visibility, you will bypass problems with ease. If you can dream it, you can make it so. Lady Luck walks hand in hand with you when you let go and stop insisting that you are right. Through detachment and compassion, most of your successful solutions will appear. In the final month of 2019, you finally will start reaping the rewards of your upbeat attitude and approach to life.

LIBRA ****

Sept. 23-Oct. 22

Be aware of the implications of your choices this year. You might believe you have it together, but the reality is that you might not. Your strength will revolve around your ability to sort fact from fantasy. Your word choice and sense of diplomacy help you draw others toward you. You might want to break past certain restrictions that could be self-imposed. You almost seem to be able to read others’ minds. Your communication flourishes naturally in 2019. Your attitude and your fun suggestions melt barriers between you and others. You might think you have everything under control, but when this assumption is tested, you might find out otherwise. Your social life grows exponentially after the start of the new year, and you might find yourself quite busy. Still, your domestic life holds a high priority for you. Do not let a roommate or family member take the wind out of your sails. This person simply might be trying to reassess his or her stance and make valid changes.

SCORPIO ****

Oct. 23-Nov. 21

The Moon was in your sign this New Year’s Eve, which promises an emotional yet noteworthy year. Pop a bottle of Champagne with loved ones to celebrate this positive shift. You could reach a financial peak this year if you use a little self-discipline. This peak could be one that likely will not be repeated for 12 more years. Take advantage of the moment. Both good and bad risks are likely to be presented to you. Don’t be fearful of change, but choose where you want to take risks carefully. The way you handle your money has long-term implications. You enjoy chatting with many people and the repartee that is exchanged. You could have a lot of fun. Your social life will be intense, though there will be periods when you need to relax. Be sure to enjoy the luxury of doing nothing except just daydreaming. Make a commitment or resolution not to dominate others or be too possessive in general. You have set up a strong foundation for the year ahead.

SAGITTARIUS *****

Nov. 22-Dec. 21

Every 12 years you start a new luck cycle, with the first year being one of the luckiest. As 2019 begins, you will be in the first month of the first year of your new luck cycle. Sometimes there is a craziness with the new luck cycle, as too much could be happening at once. Perhaps it’s all good, but nevertheless it’s overwhelming. Jupiter, the planet of luck, resides in your sign, encouraging you to take a walk on the wild side this year. You will want to take risks, and although there are no guarantees in life, your odds of success soar in 2019. You will have the energy to complete anything you take on, with flair and success. Some of you will experience a need for growth, spirituality and more wisdom. Sometimes your comfort at home might be so great that you don’t want to emerge from the house. If ever there were a perfect year for you, 2019 would be it.

CAPRICORN ***

Dec. 22-Jan. 19

There’s no question about it — you’ve been going through what feels like a heavy, intense period. Expect to change profoundly during this time, especially when Pluto is in your sign. You could encounter your share of bullies during this transition, too. Don’t worry, you will learn to deal with them effectively. You also have your ruling planet, Saturn, transiting your sign. This planet is at ease in your sign but still demanding. It forces acceptance of responsibilities. If you’re 58 or older, this transition is much easier than you would expect. Saturn represents old age and wisdom, which one tends to exemplify during the aging process. With Saturn in your sign, you will pass one of life’s major milestones. You will have the opportunity to begin a new life and luck cycle in December 2019. All the recent issues you have experienced will give you the wisdom you need.

AQUARIUS ****

Jan. 20-Feb. 18

You smile more at your friends and loved ones this year. Some of you will be adding a new person or two to your life who will illuminate your days and nights. You live for friendship, and you will receive just that. Consider what you really want in 2019 and in the following years, as you are likely to manifest exactly what you desire. You also might have a particular goal you want to reach. Now is the time to make a plan. Start talking about it, and take the path in that direction at the start of the new year. You express wisdom and strength in your choices. Do not pressure yourself. Just live, love and laugh. Use care with your funds, as they could slip right out of your hands if you are not careful. You want to be financially secure, as it will help you pursue what you hope to achieve.

PISCES ****

Feb. 19-March 20

With your ruling planet, Neptune, in your sign, dreams, music and romance fill your head with their unique tunes. You might see life from a distorted yet enjoyable point of view. Every so often, a ray of reality might break through, but not long enough to bother you. If a friend or loved one keeps pulling you aside and trying to force you to see a different perspective, know that you could be a victim of your own distortions. Know that you are still in your Neptunian cloud with no intention of leaving it. Everything is wonderful in your world. A friendship could become difficult or testy this year. You might want to just ignore these issues. Yes, this person is demanding, but you care about him or her. Come December 2019, you finally will have a meeting of the minds. The good times will start up again as you once more expand your social circle.