Your week ahead in the stars

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arieS

You’ve some strong opinions now and are unlikely to be shy about sharing them, but you could end up revising some of them before the week is out. The weekend is ideal for carefully planning your goals for the coming year. Then write your ideas down and be sure to act on them.

A good week for…aspirations

Leo

Underneath your confident exterior you’re not always as sure of yourself as you appear. Use any self-doubt this week as a prompt to visualise how you’d like to be seen – then fake it till you make it. Clear the decks of outstanding tasks as soon as possible to make time for fun.

A good week for…details

SaGittariuS

The New Moon in your sign tomorrow invites you to assess how you present yourself to others. If you fancy adopting a new look, now is the time to do it. You’re full of live-wire energy this week but make sure you don’t push yourself too hard to prevent your batteries running flat.

A good week for…thrift

tauruS

There are plenty of opportunities this week for noticing your own and other people’s motivations when it comes to sharing and support. Even if you don’t need to act on this immediately, it’s best to keep it in mind for later. Any travel and study plans need careful thought.

A good week for…discovery

VirGo

It’s sometimes hard for you to take time off work, but it’s vital to turn your attention this week to other parts of your life. Ease up and enjoy what’s going on around you. Saturn’s change of sign means that taking your creativity seriously will be important over the next few years.

A good week for…children

CaPriCorn

With several planets lined up in the most reclusive part of your chart this week, you could be more inclined to stay at home to ponder and enjoy your own company than get out and about. Saturn moving into your sign on Wednesday is a nudge to start weighing up your responsibilities.

A good week for...boldness

Gemini

Be prepared to grasp the opportunities that are coming your way to wipe the slate clean of old gripes with significant others this week. You may have to make a big decision from Wednesday and this is helped by lines of communication being clearer from the weekend.

A good week for…concentration

Libra

You’re in the mood for parties this week so be sure to take or make opportunities for getting out and about. Celebrating with relatives or joining a get-together with neighbours at the weekend could result in finding out some happy news about someone you haven’t seen for a while.

A good week for…family

aquariuS

There should be plenty of opportunities this week to indulge in your favourite activities – teamwork and exchanging ideas with people who are on your wavelength. But from Thursday be sure to make some quiet time every day until your birthday to be alone and reflect on the year past.

A good week for...intuition

CanCer

It’s time to streamline your life by cutting out as many of the distractions and needless little jobs that you do out of habit. Efficiency in your daily routine will free you up to spend more time doing those things you most enjoy and being around people who make you feel good about yourself.

A good week for…diplomacy

SCorPio

If you’ve had a nagging feeling that you should check up on a financial matter, don’t put it off any longer. It will set your mind at rest – and you’ll probably discover that everything is fine. An issue needing serious thought or discussion that comes up on Thursday bodes well.

A good week for…communication

PiSCeS

Your area of career and community contributions is highly active this week. The New Moon there brings your annual invitation to review your ambitions and make any necessary changes, including cutting down on activities that drain your energy and give little in return.

A good week for...acquaintances