Capricorn Dec 22-Jan 20
Your reputation, profile or title is an important issue in January and you must find ways to control what is taking place. Give yourself plenty of time, as there will be alterations or a waiting game until at least January 28, after which a major decision can be made. Take a long look at your internet use on your phone and computer, and see how you can make your security watertight. Sticking to common-sense rules about the web is also smart now. What you do in January helps you in March.
Aquarius Jan 21-Feb 19 ● Your credit card, home, a business agreement or shopping could easily become muddled now. The solution rests with good old-fashioned organisation, so put one matter into your Harry Potter sorting hat. You appear to be covering up a secret or operating in an important role behind the scenes for the second month in a row. In the closing days of January, you’ll finally be in a position to make a major change permanent.
Pisces ● Feb 20-Mar 20 The group you are involved with is about friendship as well as shared goals and visions, but it is also subject to people politics. Questions about who is in control will take weeks to resolve, yet find the right words as January closes and you will also close the door on one matter. Plenty of activity in your own sign, Pisces, suggests it’s time for your relaunch. Your new look may need work, though. Keep it real. It’s a good time of year to be practical.
Aries Mar 21-Apr 21 ● The best way to deal with the changes affecting your job, work, full-time parenting or degree is to let time pass. There is real power or control at stake near January 7, but try not to make decisions around the Full Moon on the 12th. It is certainly D-Day for you, but the actual details of this reshuffle will not be set in concrete until after the 28th, with a landmark signature or handshake agreement taking place soon afterwards. Read the fine print.
Taurus Apr 22-May 21 ● Your friends, or people in the group you are involved with, make the Muddleheaded Wombat look organised. This social outlet or team is a lovely holiday from the real world, but it needs rules. You will begin the year with an important choice, which takes you across town, interstate or overseas, either online or with a bag packed. Allow for the situation to go backwards and forwards. People may change their minds, or you could be dealing with X factors affecting your original proposal. It’s always good to have Plan B.
Gemini May 22-Jun 22 ● Your ruling planet, Mercury, now goes into the second month of its retrograde cycle, affecting your finances, home affairs, business or shopping. When this happens, you will meet with delays or changes, so be aware and double-check the details, as Mercury rules all these things. A career or unpaid outlet for your ambitions is a lovely escape, but it is also rather confused and confusing. Try to organise things now as they will not organise themselves.
Cancer Jun 23-Jul 23 ● Your former, current or potential partner is at the heart of an uncertain situation all month, but nothing will be firm or final until the closing days of January. As you saw in December, it is probably best to treat life as a dress rehearsal or a time to review, rather than commit. If you must go ahead with that crucial decision, discussion or signature, then make allowances for rescheduling, delay or even bigger changes later on. If you’re internet dating, beware Mr Flaky or Ms Non-Commitment this month.
Leo Jul 24-Aug 23 ● Your money, home, business, shopping or charity requires a firm paw now, Leo. It is time to return to the real world and remind yourself of the rules. Be particularly careful about that line that says Do Not Cross when it comes to others who are involved with all that you earn, own or owe. Your routine will not settle until February, as work or university changes involve serious people politics and will take time to finalise. Read the fine print if signing up for new projects, courses or positions.
Virgo ● Aug 24-Sep 23 Your former, current or potential partner could leave you feeling all at sea, unless you remember you are a practical, down-to-earth Virgo and
have to take a strictly realistic approach. This also applies in your dealings with anybody who is against you. When in doubt, ask a sensible outsider for their opinion, as you may not be seeing things as they are. If children or young relatives are a related issue, you will know where you stand (at last) from January 28. Before that date, allow for a state of flux.
Libra ● Sep 24-Oct 23
You now enter your second month of changes, delays or even reversals with a family member, or with matters involving your house, apartment or hometown. Be aware of this when making arrangements, as it’s a good time to pencil things in rather than commit. Your body is telling you to scrutinise your food, drink, medicines and fitness – as well as your doctor or healer – with great care because it is easy to fall into the habit of fuzzy thinking as Neptune travels through your sector of health and well-being. It’s a good month to straighten it out.
Scorpio ● Oct 24-Nov 22
As you will know by the time you read this, December and January are marked by rescheduling, cancellations, reversals and repairs, as you are moving through the famous Mercury retrograde cycle. Transport, interstate flights, the internet and your phone are most affected, so have a back-up plan when in doubt. If buying computers in the sales, read the fine print. The situation with a lover, baby, child or millennial in your life needs boundaries with a capital “B”. Draw the line and stand either side.
Sagittarius ● Nov 23-Dec 21
The rather confusing situation with your close relative, flatmate, home or hometown will be resolved when you see why a reality check is a great idea and firm measures are called for. This is the right month to contain and control the situation, so that you can enjoy the rest of the year. A financial, property, business or shopping issue will linger from December and take some weeks to resolve. Check purchase agreements on sales items and if switching banks for 2017, read the fine print.