Horoscopes

OUR RESIDENT ASTROLOGER PREDICTS YOUR WEEK FROM JAN 3 TO JAN 9

CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20

Ready to kick up your heels? Cast those worries aside and greet the new year with some old-fashioned fun: enjoy a delicious lunch, catch some live entertainment or revisit a favourite holiday haunt. A mini-makeover might add to the whirl, so don’t be afraid to invest some time and money in yourself. As your social calendar fills up, you’ll want to look your best. LUCKY DAYS: MONDAY AND FRIDAY

AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 19

As the festivities wind down, your social life might hit fever pitch, although with Mars firing up that freewheeling side, watch those drinks and think twice before spending up big (particularly on Saturday), for money could slip through your fingers. If a lingering health issue has flared of late, schedule in a few early nights or get onto it quickly. LUCKY NUMBERS: 8, 18, 27, 35, 40, 42

PISCES FEB 20 – MAR 20

It’s a cosmic balancing act! As your serious side intensifies, your social life should go from strength to strength. Let yourself lean on friends (you’d bend over backwards for them) or spend time with a supportive group, and remember, humour is the best medicine of all. Keep in mind that seeds sown under this week’s fertile new moon should thrive. LUCKY SYMBOL: GOLDFISH

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20

You’re a trailblazer, Aries, so start making plans. As your enthusiasm and leadership skills blend, you might even start a group or become your own boss. If your head’s spinning, fresh air should feel like a magic elixir – and if travel or adventure is involved, all the better. Steer clear of shopping malls this weekend or that impulsive streak could lead you astray. LUCKY SIGNS: TAURUS AND SAGITTARIUS

TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21

Don’t fight it, Taurus! With movement swirling through your chart, seize the chance to travel (even if it’s a quick weekend away) or treat the kids to an offbeat excursion. Under summer’s sentimental stars, old-style camping or caravanning might even appeal. There’s movement on the work front too, with an intriguing idea or proposal popping onto your radar. LUCKY COLOUR: SAGE GREEN

GEMINI MAY 22 – JUN 21

New year, new strategies. It’s time to explore a money-making idea or look for ways to trim your living expenses. As your thoughts turn to deeper matters, why not discuss legacies or broach a topic you’ve been avoiding? It should come as a relief. With lady luck Jupiter illuminating your chart, steps taken during January could expand your horizons. LUCKY GEMSTONE: TURQUOISE

CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 23

Does the air need clearing? Open up about something that’s been bothering you, then make some positive changes. Sharing a more active lifestyle could help couples to reconnect, while on the family front, an honest conversation might allow you to move on. As that travel bug surfaces, revisiting a place (or person!) from your past could become an obsession. LUCKY NUMBERS: 3, 18, 23, 38, 44, 45

LEO JUL 24 – AUG 23

Your daily habits are primed for an overhaul, so whether it’s improving your efficiency, exercise levels or eating patterns, take a leap. Under the disciplined new moon, you won’t look back. The next six weeks could usher you into a new phase at work too, and with Mars revving you up, things could happen quickly. If you’ve been unhappy, start looking around. LUCKY FLOWER: LAVENDER

VIRGO AUG 24 – SEP 23

Life may become more active this month, but a shot of adrenaline is just the tonic you need. It’s time to rekindle your sporty side or kick off a new year fitness campaign. With Venus stimulating your imagination, why not tap into that creative streak too? Projects launched under the Capricorn new moon should blossom through late summer and autumn. LUCKY SYMBOL: MOUNTAIN GOAT

LIBRA SEP 24 – OCT 23

Your dreams are worth striving for, so make plans under this week’s practical new moon, then prepare for progress through summer. Helpful people will appear as you need them, while at work, Jupiter could bring a golden opportunity. As the focus swings onto your home, keep that fridge well stocked – just don’t let the good life derail your good habits. LUCKY SIGNS: GEMINI AND LEO

SCORPIO OCT 24 – NOV 22

The cosmos is pushing you out and about! Some lucky Scorpions might slip out of town, while for others, local clubs or events may feature – and for singles, there could be an added attraction (keep your eyes peeled for a canny Capricorn). At the very least, find a good farmers’ market or plan a twilight picnic with friends. Your inner foodie is primed for action. LUCKY NUMBERS: 7, 15, 18, 28, 34, 41

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 21

Escapist thoughts are intensifying! Devise a financial plan under the canny new moon, or if you’re feeling hemmed in, consider updating your skills. Friday could bring cheeky drinks or long lunches, while Sunday’s action-loving stars might propel you into the outdoors. With go-getter Mars boosting your bravado, why not do something different or daring? LUCKY COLOUR: INDIGO