Why not tailor your New Year's resolution to what the stars have in store for you in 2024? This year is set to be a big one for astrology, with some major planetary shifts and next level cosmic energy going down.
Our astrologer Emma Howarth, author of The Astrology Almanac 2024, has devised a guide to the perfect New Year intention based on your star sign – check out your do’s, don’ts and a resolution solution for the year ahead. In these unpredictable times, it’s good to know the cosmos has got your back!
Aries
20 March–19 April
Let this be the year you finally get it together, Aries! Leave no area of your life unturned as you consider what, where and with whom you want to spend your time and energy in 2024. Themes of personal transformation, financial stability, health and healing loom large as you enter a bold new phase of your life.
Do: Prioritise your health. Embrace your spiritual side. Leave the past where it belongs. Let something (or someone) go. Grow up. Switch up your social circle. Put yourself out there. Network. Support a cause. Share your story. Ask for more. Develop a skill. Believe.
Don’t: Chase perfection. Accept a pay cut. Listen to your inner critic. Play small. Limit your options. Try to change someone. Rush into things. Work too hard. Dwell. Put up with energy vampires. Waste time on false friends. Be afraid to move on. Let anyone take you down.
Resolution solution: In 2024 I surround myself with good people, move on from a past hurt and embrace a bold new version of myself.
Taurus
20 April–20 May
Consider what success really means to you as the New Year begins because life is going to look very different for Taurus in 2024. A big change in your personal life could see you rethinking plans, strategies and goals for the future. It’s time to concentrate on creating a life you truly love – one where you finally get a grip on your work/life balance.
Do: Go with the flow. Embrace change. Follow your heart. Listen to your intuition. Find your people. Pursue a passion. Choose purpose. Love harder. Transform your world. Create something beautiful. Believe your luck. Stand out from the crowd. Grow. Trust the universe.
Don’t: Let fear win. Listen to negative people. Worry what other people think. Scroll so much. Do what you’ve always done. Shut someone out. Deny yourself help. Stress out. Stay in a job you hate. Neglect your friendships. Catastrophise.
Resolution solution: In 2024 I will embrace change, choose love and find happiness somewhere new and unexpected.
Gemini
21 May–20 June
Ready to level up in life and love? You’ve got this, Gemini. Let 2024 be the year you turn a career opportunity into something exceptional and totally rethink your approach to relationships. Leave the past in the past as you step into the New Year, Gemini, and know that the best revenge is a life well lived.
Do: Everything differently this time round. Focus on healing. Explore more. Seek adventure. Plan a big trip. Move abroad. Get serious about work. Ditch the self-sabotage. Organise your time. Speak the truth. Change your mind. Seek solace in the stars.
Don’t: Forget. Sell yourself short. Be afraid of the spotlight. Accept the first offer. Close yourself off. Deny yourself pleasure. Take more than you give. Stand for any BS. Dwell on what might have been. Stop evolving. Get stuck in the past.
Resolution solution: In 2024 I step into the spotlight, show the world what I’m made of and learn the true power of love.
Cancer
21 June–21 July
Remember when all you wanted was exactly what you have now? Let 2024 be the year you celebrate your achievements so far as you settle into your happiest era yet. You’ll soon see that everything you’ve been through was meant to lead you right here. Opportunity knocks wherever you pour your love and attention in 2024.
Do: Keep up the good work. Devote time to a dream or passion. Explore the world. Go back to school. Read more. Sign up for a course. Make new friends. Reach out to someone who can help you achieve a goal. Invest in yourself. Allow someone to support you financially.
Don’t: Play small. Say ‘no’ when your heart says ‘yes’. Settle for less. Bottle it all up. Refuse to see the truth. Get back with your ex. Hide away from the world. Forget to look after yourself. Try to have it all. Mistake nostalgia for direction. Miss the sign.
Resolution solution: In 2024 I embrace change, find a like-minded new community and finally reap the rewards of a job well done.
Leo
22 July–22 August
Life is on the up for Leo in 2024. It’s time to shake things up, start over and step into the spotlight like the magical star that you are. Expect career progress, genuinely evolved relationships and the kind of personal transformation that makes a difference to your life. The very best version of you is headed for its big reveal this New Year.
Do: Dream bigger. Value your work. Try again. Make a bold career move. Commit to self-improvement. Give more. Love more. Evolve. Expand your network. Choose friends wisely. Make investments. Cultivate an abundance mindset. Follow your heart. Be generous. Shine bright.
Don’t: Stop now. Give up. Work too hard. Ignore an opportunity. Let someone drag you down. Put it off. Stamp on your own dreams. Stamp on anyone else’s dreams. Let takers take advantage. Settle in life or love. Listen to negative people. Dim to fit in.
Resolution solution: In 2024 I will prioritise my relationships, move on from the past and make a career dream come true.
Virgo
23 August–22 September
Health is wealth for Virgo in 2024, so start as you mean to go on with your New Year's resolution. Put your wellbeing first and everything else will fall into place. Think better relationships, more energy and the impetus to get to work on a bright idea that can change your career trajectory. You’ve got this, Virgo – and you won’t believe where it takes you.
Do: Start strong. Eat right. Prioritise wellness. Adult harder. Create space. Wave goodbye to bad vibes. Make time. Work on your passion project. Let love in. Take the money. Step into the spotlight. Speak up. Travel. Work hard. Expect results. Reward yourself.
Don’t: Fall back into old habits. Become too busy to have fun. Let an addiction win. Take on too much. Put other’s dreams above your own. Ignore your needs. Put things off. Procrastinate. Put yourself down. Let someone else take the credit.
Resolution solution: In 2024 I will prioritise a dream, transform my health and become who I was always meant to be.
Libra
23 September–22 October
Allow yourself a moment in the spotlight and you won’t believe what happens next, Libra. Creativity, travel and intense personal transformation all lie ahead for you in 2024 and it’s high time you gave life some main character energy. It’s your health that’s the real priority, though. Are you ready for a New Year health kick that changes everything?
Do: Let go of something that’s holding you back. Put your health first. Find new copying strategies. Explore your creative side. Book the trip. Fall in lust. Resist peer group pressure. Try something new. Read more. Study something that fascinates you. Start a family. Get organised at work.
Don’t: People please. Forget to have fun. Do things the way you’ve always done them. Fear change. Fall back into old habits. Let an addiction win. Give up before you even get going. Neglect your work/life balance. Over exercise. Stay the same. Stay stuck. Say ‘no’ when your heart says ‘yes’.
Resolution solution: In 2024 I will make a long-awaited lifestyle change and find creative ways to live life to the full.
Scorpio
23 October–21 November
Life could get interesting for Scorpio in 2024. Love is in the air from the off this New Year and whether you’re making a big commitment, levelling up or just tentatively getting back on the apps, the timing is perfect. Be ready to embrace a summer of lust! When you’re not gazing into someone’s eyes you’ll probably be creating something magical this year – it’s time to turn a talent or passion into a success story.
Do: Say ‘yes’. Make a commitment. Know your worth. Take creativity seriously. Chase joy. Follow your heart. Let love in. Go deeper. Allow someone to support you. Create your own version of family. Renovate. Decorate. Embrace change in your home life. Believe in better.
Don’t: Assume the worst. Ignore the signs. Fall into old patterns. Close your heart. Deny an attraction. Feel like you always have to do the right thing. Refuse to change. Prioritise the day job. Hide away. Stay small. Fear love. Work for free.
Resolution solution: In 2024 my love life will transform into something truly magical as I embrace my creativity with great success.
Sagittarius
22 November–20 December
If you’re willing to work for it, there is plenty of magic ahead for Sagittarius in 2024. Keep going with a project you started in 2023 and ask for help when you need it. Creating strong foundations upon which you can build a dream is key for you this year. A summer of love could be on the cards, too.
Do: Write. Read. Share your voice. Make a house a home. Grow a family. Evolve. Change. Find your place in the world. Focus on yourself. Put your health first. Eat better. Sleep more. Believe in love. Trust your instincts. Try something new. Commit to a plan. Say ‘yes’ to a very big question.
Don’t: Miss an opportunity. Play small. Hide in the background. Fear honesty. Destabilise your life. Neglect your family. Procrastinate. Let self-doubt creep in. Ignore a bad vibe. Listen to the haters. Stop until you get where you want to be. Deny your own talent.
Resolution solution: In 2024 I will keep going, dream bigger and create a life I love on every level.
Capricorn
21 December–19 January
It’s a big year for Capricorn! Big news, big gains and major relationship status updates could all feature if you make the right moves. And there’s no one better at making moves than you, Capricorn. Expect financial success (at last!), creative control and an opportunity to embrace a new way of working.
Do: Reap the rewards of a job well done. Expect more. Keep going. Commit. Love. Create. Celebrate. Flirt outrageously. Get healthy. Spend time in nature. De-stress. Write. Read. Share stories. Support a cause. Prioritise romance. Take a chance.
Don’t: Neglect your health. Overwork. Accept less. Be afraid to take risks. Ignore your intuition. Let someone else take the credit. Delay making that move. Stay in the shadows. Keep worrying secrets. Stay quiet. Put someone you care about last.
Resolution solution: In 2024 my life will evolve as I take a chance on life, love and a whole new way of doing things.
Aquarius
20 January–17 February
If there’s one thing you can be certain of, Aquarius, it’s that life is going to change in 2024. Expect good news for your home or family life from the off this New Year and good times galore this summer. This is also the year to start getting real about your financial future as you take a chance on something that matters to you.
Do: Embrace change. Decide what you really want. Take an idea and run with it. Invest wisely. Speculate to accumulate. Find a place to call home. Create a family. Express yourself. Prioritise joy. Whatever lights you up. Know who your friends are. Make a talent pay. Forgive.
Don’t: Deny your creativity. Resist an evolution. Trust everyone. Reply to your ex. Settle for less. Gas light someone. Be afraid to admit you were wrong. Overspend. Party too hard. Put yourself last. Dwell on the past. Miss out. Forget.
Resolution solution: In 2024 I will leave the past behind me, become who I always wanted to be and cash in on my many talents.
Pisces
18 February–19 March
Pisces is where the magic happens in 2024. Be ready to step into a brave new world of health, wellbeing and (hopefully!) work/life balance. Take yourself and your talent more seriously and an idea you had in 2023 could bring big gains in the New Year.
Do: Level up. Make a plan. Commit to a project. Like, really commit to it, Pisces. Work hard. Prioritise your family. Tell a story. Speak up. Share. Switch up your spiritual life. Make time for meditation/yoga. Get serious. Make time for your passions. Believe in yourself.
Don’t: Delay for another second. Put up with negativity. Neglect your health. Stay stuck. Bottle it up. Do it all on your own. Put yourself down. Fear change. Play down your talents. Say ‘no’ to a big opportunity. Stop putting yourself out there. Think you’ve peaked just yet.
Resolution solution: In 2024 I commit to making an idea happen, transforming my health and feeling happier than ever.
