Astrology 101: Did you know you have three signs (sun, moon and rising), not just one? Most people only know their sun sign, which is determined by their birth day and month, but the most accurate horoscope is actually chosen by your rising (or sometimes called ascendant) sign. Don’t know your rising sign? Use this free calculator. Once you do know your ascendant/rising sign, be sure to read that horoscope below!

Aries
Aries (Jon Marchione for The Baltimore Banner)

Aries — Until mid-May, it’s all about you being awesome! You have confidence and do not feel the need to hold back. Starting in May, money will be easy come easy go. You could also develop an expanded appreciation for cultures that you are unfamiliar with — either studying them, or traveling to soak in the experiences that new locations provide. And this spring and early summer, you could meet a person or group of people who influence your thinking enough to change your life goals.


Taurus
Taurus (Jon Marchione for The Baltimore Banner)

Taurus — Hibernating through the winter and enjoying your rich inner life will give you new insight into your place in the universe. Your birthday will mark a time when you reemerge as a star! Soak in the joy, and take advantage of the attention and opportunities that come your way for the rest of the year. At the same time, you will be getting a glimpse of your true calling in life and seeing the path you’ll be taking to reach your peak.


Gemini
Gemini (Jon Marchione for The Baltimore Banner)

Gemini — Friends expand your world this winter, bringing you perspective on your hopes for the future. In the spring, you begin to feel a new sense of compassion for all beings, including yourself. You are able to put ego aside and understand that everyone is truly connected and equal in a way that you didn’t appreciate before. This profound experience could change your worldview and encourage you to make a sustainable plan to help people on a larger scale.

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Cancer
Cancer (Jon Marchione for The Baltimore Banner)

Cancer — Until mid-May, any effort in the direction of social status, reputation and career will result in noticeable progress. As long as you keep your ego in check, you’ll have great luck in these areas. After May, your focus will shift to kindred spirits who encourage your idealistic side. Group projects show the most promise and will give you a feeling of satisfaction. In late spring, you become more aware of the material side of partnerships and how to handle shared resources.


Leo
Leo (Jon Marchione for The Baltimore Banner)

Leo — Early in the year is good for travel, and this is especially true if you take a trip with education in mind. Both teaching and learning come easily to you now. Expect some recognition for your accomplishments during the second half of the year. Be sure to display quiet confidence and humility, so that you don’t appear to be overbearing and attract opposition. From April through June, you will get a glimpse of major changes to come in the area of partnerships.


Virgo
Virgo (Jon Marchione for The Baltimore Banner)

Virgo — You will benefit from shared resources in the first half of the year. This could be an inheritance, a tax break, an insurance settlement or a bank loan. Mid-May brings your focus to the propagation of your ideas. Stay open-minded and you will get a chance to expand your mind and share your wisdom. Be mindful of your health from April through the end of June. If you take on a disciplined health regime, you could rebuild your body to peak performance.


Libra
Libra (Jon Marchione for The Baltimore Banner)

Libra — Early in the year, you are not inclined to be alone and look to partnerships to expand your world. This is a good time to find any needed consultants — such as a lawyer, doctor or therapist — because you are attracting people who want to help you. You will benefit greatly from a broader understanding of your own psyche. Early summer could bring a feeling of spiritual regeneration. You could become a bit obsessive about creative self-expression, giving your projects deeper meaning.


Scorpio
Scorpio (Jon Marchione for The Baltimore Banner)

Scorpio — Overindulgence is a health challenge, and you need to find a way to enjoy the good things in life while knowing when enough is enough. By the end of May, you will be focused on partnerships. There is an element of idealism in your one-on-one relationships that may surprise you. In April, you will see that you can no longer ignore certain issues that you’ve been dealing with since childhood. Shining the light on problems is the first step.

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Sagittarius
Sagittarius (Jon Marchione for The Baltimore Banner)

Sagittarius — Your creativity is amplified early this year. Big projects with deep meaning get your attention, and you are willing to express yourself openly and with confidence. In the spring, you have a pronounced desire to be part of something bigger than your own little world. Work hard on a project that you deem worthy, and you’ll get great results! You will get a chance to examine your beliefs and see where your mistaken ideas have been holding you back.


Capricorn
Capricorn (Jon Marchione for The Baltimore Banner)

Capricorn — The first half of 2023 is a great time for making your personal space comfortable, beautiful and even a little luxurious. You and your family should be feeling big-hearted and open to each other, and all will benefit from that generosity of spirit. Mid-May through the rest of the year is full of fun and surprises. You will be open to relationships with unusual people and will find that you are discovering unexpected things about yourself because of it.


Aquarius
Aquarius (Jon Marchione for The Baltimore Banner)

Aquarius — You are broadening your mind now and are even more tolerant than usual of other people’s quirks. Starting in mid-May, you will be more focused on inner peace and security. Understanding your early conditioning and your roots will help you find what you are looking for. A rich inner life and domestic security are important to you now. From April through June, you will seem more intense to the people around you and may feel a stronger need to control your personal environment.


Pisces
Pisces (Jon Marchione for The Baltimore Banner)

Pisces — If you don’t know what you truly value, you will be prone to overspending early this year. Starting in May, you will see that you can have quite an adventurous life without leaving your local area. People you see every day will be a source of inspiration, and you can express your expansive ideas with confidence. Between April and June, some aspect of your world that you’ve kept hidden will become evident, giving you an opportunity for positive change.

We are introducing “Ask an Astrologer,” a weekly advice column where Baltimore residents send in their life questions and The Banner’s in-house astrologer, Cheryl Fair, gives guidance based on their star charts. Interested? Send your question, birthdate, birth time and birth city to Cheryl at askcherylfair@gmail.com.

Cheryl Fair is a multi-disciplinary artist and professional astrologer living in Baltimore. She is a member of the National Council for Geocosmic Research (NCGR) and Mensa. For more information, check out her website https://cherylfairastro.com/. 

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