For the week of January 15th thru the 22nd be sure to read your Rising Sign as well:

Aries

If you could improve your life, what would you most want to focus on right now? And in order to make those goals a closer reality, what sorts of changes and adjustments would you need to make? The weather this week is changeable and unpredictable. But it is also an opportunity to have the courage to create the changes that we would like to see in our own lives. And we are being dared to step outside of our comfort zones just enough in order to realize that we don’t have to keep doing things the way we have in the past. That there are alternatives out there. This is the sort of weather that urges us to get out of the complacency of our own habits and self-imposed limitations. But it can also be reckless. Therefore arm yourself with common sense. This week is riddled with landmines and unexpected twists and turns, so you will need to be both mindful and flexible, even as you are planning the next best phase of your life.

Taurus

If anyone or anything is limiting or prohibiting your natural self-expression, you will want to be freed from these. It may well be that over the past 3 years you have already declared your liberation in certain areas of your life. And if people are able to accept you for who and what you are no matter what, then relationships, although perhaps strained in some areas, may still be strong. But any relationship or association that hinders you, or prevents you from expressing who you really are, and what you truly believe, could be challenging in these extraordinary times. This is because you need the freedom to be able to grow. Taurus is not inclined to rock the boat. But if you find yourself on your last nerve, it will be all you can do to hold yourself back now that Mars and Uranus are stirring things up in your sign. Positively, use the restless energy proactively to tackle a project that requires a lot of initiative and energy. Clear out any old negative energy and inhibitions that are still lingering, in order to make room for better, more positive things to take hold in your life. 

Gemini

Things can suddenly and unexpectedly emerge out of the past, or the dark corners of your life. Things that you had thought safely ensconced away, and now perhaps long forgotten are making some noise. So it may not necessarily occur to you, how these are connected to you. Yet here they are. And in some way you are being asked to clean house, or address problems as they arise. There is a certain demanding quality about them, in that they really cannot be ignored right now. No matter how much you just wish they would go away. Clear up old resentments, parking tickets, anger, a lingering health issue and regrettable actions. Anything that you’ve been trying to ignore up until this point. Anything that has the potential to haunt you, exorcise those demons post-haste. And you do this by facing whatever it is that is emerging, with confidence, courage and clarity of mind. Clearing out the space junk from our hard drive is something we should do on a regular basis any way. It clears the way for far better things to come. 

Cancer

Over the next few weeks you will gradually see the weight shifting in your life, as it becomes evident as to where and how your priorities, and your life, are going to be changing. But it could already feel like things are shifting. And if they are, they are doing so in a way that is aiming to relieve you from certain obligations and commitments that may be holding you back.  One thing that could become evident is that you don’t have to keep doing things the way that you have in the past. That there are alternatives. And although it feels like an end to a way of life, it is really about making a new and better beginning. And once you make this leap of faith. Once you are willing to shift your perspective. You will begin to see that by merely looking at things differently, you can achieve goals that you might have previously thought utterly impossible. 

Leo

In order to make the most of the next several weeks, it is helpful to keep your options open, and remain flexible. We are entering an incredibly changeable and unpredictable period of time, but also a time filled with vast creative potential. If you keep on focusing on what you used to have, as you gaze mournfully at the past, you could be missing the opportunities that are opening up right in front of you. You don’t want to be impulsive and rush into anything either, if it can at all be helped. You want to make sure that you are doing things for the right reasons. If you are aiming to take action or make changes out of anger, impatience or the spur of the moment, try to pace yourself. Things are likely to be shifting over the next few weeks, and you’re going to want to see where everything lands after the dust as settled. Just keep your options open. For there’s no telling where this vortex might bring you.  

Virgo

In some way you are being asked to be open to all sorts of new and innovative ideas and possibilities. Things that may have seemed impossible even a few short months ago, are now looking like a closer possibility. But in order to gain the most out of this period, you are going to have to maintain an open mind and remain flexible. The world is changing in remarkable ways, and previously held ideas and beliefs can and probably will be challenged as a result. A series of events may even occur to show how you may need to readjust your perspective and adapt to changing times. If you resist this process, you may find yourself struggling. But if you are open, and willing to learn, then this could prove to be an extremely enlightening, and perhaps even mind-blowing, experience. 

Libra

It may seem in some ways, that your old way of life will not be returning after all. That some changes are going to be more permanent, or longer lasting than you had anticipated. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. What you are being shown is not that your old life is ending, but that a new phase of life is trying to take hold. It could feel like it is being forced upon you. And that you have no control over the process. But it really is more about adapting to a new order, by picking up the pieces of what remains, and rebuilding something even better. In fact, any restrictions that may have been imposed on you, either by yourself or others, will no longer be tolerated. You’ve been working on this process of freeing up your life, and your possibilities: clearing up debt; re-examining your commitments; and looking at ways to be less dependent on others. Doing this important work is paving the way for even better things to come in the future. 

Scorpio

This is very volatile and changeable weather. And you may even find yourself being challenged by harsh external circumstances, or erratic and unpredictable individuals. It is best to avoid crowds, confrontations, or potentially volatile environments this week if it can at all be helped. And it is also important to be as flexible as possible, and be willing to change your plans if necessary. There can be an awakening, or a realization as a result of what you are confronted with. If that is the case, look for creative or alternative ways to solve existing conflicts or problems, without directly engaging with anyone. And be willing to change or adjust your perspective. The world is changing. And it could feel like it’s changing pretty quickly these days. And it’s all we can do to keep up with this complex, unpredictable and changing world. 

Sagittarius

Things could feel like they are changing from day to day. Up one day and then down the next. Or like you are being forced to make decisions right away, without any chance to think things through. Stay at the center of the storm. And know that the end result could bring some unexpected rewards and opportunities if you are willing to go with the flow. It may feel at times like you are needing to take a leap of faith, or that you are base jumping out into the unknown without a parachute. But this whole process, although it feels like you are being forced beyond your comfort zone, could be instrumental in redefining your life in some significant way. Ride the wave of change. Do not resist. And you may even be able to create a life that is a closer reflection of who you really are. 

Capricorn

It could feel at times like everything that you had come to rely on, everything that you believed to be true is being challenged in some way. It’s about priorities. There are just some things that should not be desecrated or defiled. There are principles here. But if you were to take another perspective, you may also have the opportunity to look at things from a whole new perspective, with all sorts of creative and innovative possibilities. Where there are problems or apparent weaknesses, there are also solutions. Sometimes all it takes, is to look at things from another perspective. A problem usually cannot be easily solved with the same mind-set that created the problem, or allowed it to grow in the first place. At some point we get to the point that we realize that we don’t have to keep doing things the way we always have in the past. And that there just might be a better way. 

Aquarius 

As the Sun enters your sign this week it makes a total of 4 planets that are now going to occupy your sign over the month ahead. This places a lot of emphasis on your own personal self-development, and helps you to redefine who you are, and how you are going to fit in with these unpredictable and changeable times. The world is changing, and it’s bringing you along for the ride. As a result, you may not exactly be sure what to expect from day to day, but there is also something that is urging you to expand your previous expectations of who you think you are, and where you see yourself going from here. There could be a little excitement, and maybe even a little unpredictable mayhem this week, so you will need to be flexible, and able to shift gears as needed.  For something interesting this way comes. And as a result, your life may never be quite the same again. 

Pisces

There could be this feeling of waiting. But also not quite sure what you are waiting for. It could even feel like what you are waiting for is the other shoe to drop. As a result there could also be the inclination to shut the drapes, lock the door and pretend that you’re not home. Which works sometimes, but probably not in this case. Even if you try to ignore the knock on the door, eventually you’re going to have to answer it. The world is making its way in whether you want it to or not. The way to handle this is by being willing to be flexible and open. You will be finding that your everyday world is going to continue to be a source of excitement and wonder, perhaps a bit too much so for now, but it can also be incredibly insightful, if you are only willing and able to look at things from another perspective. As a result your life will never be quite the same again.