What the stars have in store this week

Find out what changes and challenges are heading your way as our top astrologer reveals your week in the stars

ARIES

It’s best to listen to your intuition before getting into arguments this week as it would be easy to miss the point and hit the wrong target. It’s an ideal time though for catching up with friends and checking if your New Year resolutions are worth holding on to.

TAURUS

It’s a good week for reflecting on what you truly value and what you genuinely want. A friend’s advice could tempt you to follow a different direction but consider things before acting. Impulsive reactions on Saturday could have you wondering what brought them on.

GEMINI

There’s plenty of action on the relationship front this week and it’s best to keep verbal exchanges friendly rather than letting them escalate, especially on Tuesday. Your consideration towards others now will come back to you many times over. Your thoughts could be turning to holidays.

CANCER

The next few weeks could bring extra tasks and duties. But if you stick at them and clear the decks this should be a really productive phase. You could be daydreaming of an ideal holiday now but even if that can’t become a reality, imagination is your friend to help you escape the January gloom.

LEO

Something someone close says around midweek could hit home and be worth thinking about. Patience is called for later in the week to get the best possible results. Taking some exercise that you enjoy is a perfect way to banish any winter blues.

VIRGO

With so much activity in your home and family sector, you’re acutely aware of how attitude creates reality. Gratitude lightens your life, while gloom darkens your days – and you’re in charge of where your thoughts and words go. Tune into your intuition for inspiration.

LIBRA

The next few weeks are ideal for probing your family background and you could uncover some interesting facts. Generosity of spirit should help patch up differences with anyone you’ve had difficulties with recently and could throw light on where the problem really lies.

SCORPIO

Following up unusual ideas from a family member could lead to more productive results than you imagine. A bit of caution about money matters is wise around midweek as you could easily be led astray by impulse and overoptimism. A dash of glamour could brighten your weekend.

SAGITTARIUS

As Mars moves through your sign you should have more drive than you’ve had for a while to push your pet projects forward. Don’t expect instant results though. But act generously and take other people’s agenda into consideration and it should all work out well in the end.

CAPRICORN

If you’re feeling irritable for no apparent reason, it’s only your increased sensitivity to other people’s impatience. Take a deep breath and check your facts before you act as it’s easy to get confused and read things the wrong way, especially around midweek.

AQUARIUS

Friends and acquaintances could inspire and exasperate you this week. So it’s best to sift through your exchanges for nuggets of wisdom and shared enthusiasm and gently but firmly put the more harebrained suggestions to one side. Home plans may need a bit of adjusting at the weekend.

PISCES

Your focus this week is on doing your own thing, your own way But consider the consequences of having what you’ve set your heart on, as chances are you’ll get it if you keep on going. Putting a lid on urges to impulse buy on Thursday and Friday could save headaches later.