Your year ahead in the stars
WITH JANE RIDDER-PATRICK
ARIES You could find yourself alternating between irritation and frustration this week about seeming to get nowhere fast. The secret for now is to take your foot off the accelerator and go with the flow. The best use of your energy currently is in finding ways of helping others to help themselves.
A good week for...sensitivity LEO Don’t be tempted by any financial deals that promise heaven on earth. And don’t promise more than you can deliver either. Check the small print first before committing to something you might regret. You can take small but vital steps forward in a work matter that’s important to you.
A good week for...renovations SAGITTARIUS Don’t worry if efforts at home seem to be getting nowhere fast no matter how hard you try. The answer is to stop pushing and trust that the matter will work out. A friend could provide some unexpected excitement on Saturday, inviting you to get out of your rut and enjoy yourself.
A good week for...family TAURUS Be sure to double-check arrangements with friends or you could find you’ve been talking at cross-purposes. Tuesday sday is a great time for socialising and making useful connections. There’s a shift on Wednesday when you may have to recheck an agreement you thought had been settled.
A good week for...groups VIRGO Someone close could need your help now so be prepared to give freely. But don’t get sucked into guilt tactics and don’t be temptedd tto use them yourself for they could backfire. Be prepared to sparkle at the weekend when all eyes could be on you – so if you’ve got it, flaunt it!
A good week for...partnership CAPRICORN Your words can harm or heal now so think carefully before speaking out this week. By helping a neighbour or relativee see a problem in a new light you’ll be doing everybody a great service. Being too confrontational at the weekend could lead to conflict. Try to keep things light.
A good week for...listening GEMINI You’re unlikely to get your own way in trying to push through an important project with willpower alone, especially around midweek. Take time out to think things through, consider the big picture and see what would be to everybody’s advantage before acting. Clarity should come your way on Saturday.
A good week for...patience LIBRA You could feel as though you’ve hit a bump in the road with a work project as the week begins. To shift the block, take time out to relax and listen to your intuition. The results could feel quite magical. A spontaneous decision at home over the weekend could give you quite a lift.
A good week for...simplicity AQUARIUS Demands on your time and resources could seem a burden now, but beneath the surface things are working out for the best. Keep on doing what you know is right for its own sake and the rewards will follow. A piece of music or art could bring back happy memories at the weekend.
A good week for...values CANCER Don’t worry if travel or partnership plans go a bit haywire now. It only means that something better is just around the corner. You’ve some great opportunities to improve relationships by being upfront and tackling any tricky problems this week and you could see some results by Saturday.
A good week for...confidence SCORPIO A young person may need your help over the next few days. Even if this clashes with what you’d prefer to do yourself elf it’s best to give in gracefully. As Mercury reverses into your money area midweek you may have to revisit a financial matter that you thought was a done deal.
A good week for...creativity PISCES Getting resentful about other people’s actions sometimes seems easier than an sticking up for yourself, but it t isn’t healthy. You can successfully tackle difficulties now without anger or tears, provided you’re clear about what you really need. So take a risk and you could be pleasantly surprised.
A good week for...initiative