Money Forecast - The Astrology of Prosperity 2012

In the year 2012 the planet the planet of action Mars goes retrograde and could affect or influence the consistent flow of business and the economy in several ways this year.  Mars goes which it does about every 2 yrs.  This year Mars will go retrograde at 23°06' Virgo and resume direct motion on April 13^th, at 3°41' Virgo, where it was last on November 16^th, 2011, this just happens to be Friday the 13^th.  Mars will be out of its shadow, meaning past 23°06' Virgo where it retrograde in January 2012, on June 19^th, 2012.  The first signs to feel the effect of Mars will be the Mutable Signs are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces.  Mars is the driving force behind the economy and making money.  It's the energy that pushes forward and strategizes.  In the sign of Virgo it could bring problems with the work force, such as strikes, unhappy working conditions, and labor troubles.  It brings health issues, outbreaks of communicable diseases, when Neptune and Mars conflict in April 2012.  Severe weather conditions in 2012 that prevent the orderly running of the affairs of a business are also possible.  The other side of Mars retrograde in the sign of Virgo is that many people successfully launching businesses of their own by doing what they love.  Many could turn hobbies into major money makers.

Mars in Virgo could also bring a major theft into the news, so banks, stores, and businesses need to protect their assets.  The sign of Virgo is the 12^th house to the 7^th house of allies, significant others, partnerships, and marriage so there is an insidious nature to Mars retrograde here.  Since Mars rules the solar 1^st house of self assertion, the 7^th house influence cannot be ignored. Many could feel helpless against the influence of others in their lives. 

Jupiter in Taurus the sign that rules money and morals will be in a generally protective aspect to Mars retrograde this year, making the economy strong.