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HOROSCOPES January in the stars.

The future revealed: your essential guide to JANUARY

- By Peter Watson

CAPRICORN

22 December – 20 January

Don’t be afraid to reveal a side of yourself previously unseen by others. Much as you might resent being cornered into taking a firm stance on a complicate­d matter, it would do you no harm to challenge, quite forcefully, whatever opposition you face. You can adopt a softer approach when you’ve achieved what you want. lucky day 30th – taking a slight gamble proves highly profitable.

AQUARIUS

21 January – 19 February

Waiting in the wings will soon frustrate you as you’ve been hoping to be acknowledg­ed as a prime mover within a certain structure for some while. You obviously cannot risk being perceived as too pushy but nor can you allow yourself to be overlooked when you have much to offer. Be ready to start talking. lucky day 20th – new beginnings banish the winter blues.

PISCES

20 February – 20 March

Try not to panic if you’re suddenly in the dark regarding a set-up you’ve been trying to develop. The other people involved aren’t really being elusive, as you’ll discover under the effects of the Solar Eclipse in the first week of the year. It shouldn’t be long before several missing elements fall into place. lucky day 5th – much is gained from a gathering of friends and allies.

ARIES

21 March – 20 April

As you anticipate changes taking place you’re entitled to feel apprehensi­ve. But you must continue to come across as sufficient­ly confident and buoyant to manage any set-backs, while also capitalisi­ng on opportunit­ies. Influentia­l people need to see how you respond to the bad times as well as the good. lucky day 1st – a massive energy boost brings you unrivalled success.

TAURUS

21 April – 21 May

Exciting adventures or foreign shores may beckon, but your sixth sense will be telling you to focus on whatever’s going on within the home and family. This needn’t mean that you will be grounded indefinite­ly. But until at least one issue is resolved you must make yourself available for those individual­s closest to you. lucky day 21st – attention paid to someone special reaps dividends.

GEMINI

22 May – 21 June

Refuse to listen to naysayers insisting that a project cannot succeed. True, with the Sun challengin­g Uranus you’ll receive a few surprising swipes from those who seem intent on spreading doom and gloom. Even if you are leaving your comfort zone, shouldn’t these people be gracious enough to wish you well? lucky day 31st – you indulge others, enhancing your life and theirs.

CANCER

22 June – 23 July

An unexpected encounter could mean that you begin to see yourself differentl­y. But you mustn’t succumb to the persuasion of the other person involved to the degree that you abandon certain aspects of your day-to-day life. Such dramatic steps have to be considered long and hard before any decision is made. lucky day 7th – practising greater self-care leads to victory.

LEO

24 July – 23 August

Initially you might be inclined to shut down on friends sharing major news with you. But try to remain neutral until around 21 January, when a Lunar Eclipse in your sign enables you to analyse what you’re really feeling. You’re being affected by complex developmen­ts, which can be managed if you’re calm and patient. lucky day 24th – long, ongoing tasks are completed with great success.

VIRGO

24 August – 23 September

Some kind of transactio­n may have to be driven by you if it is to succeed. Make best use of the surge in dynamism you are about to experience without causing others to think you’re trampling all over them. Even if you’re convinced you can cope single-handedly, it’s important to embrace what certain people want to contribute. lucky day 13th – by choosing reality over fantasy you avoid chaos.

LIBRA

24 September – 23 October

Given that an inspired new approach needs to be taken to routine work, you’ll be in the mood to experiment. However, you mustn’t become so gung-ho as to allow blind optimism to overshadow caution. Those discreetly suggesting that decision-making is done in a considered way are your greatest allies. lucky day 6th – candid discussion­s with a loved one solve a mystery.

SCORPIO

24 October – 22 November

Curb an extravagan­t streak causing you or loved ones to over-invest in something intriguing but unnecessar­y. Warnings coming at the time of a Jupiter-Neptune set-to in mid-January should prevent you from trying to enhance your image by coming across as pretentiou­s rather than flattering. lucky day 11th – speaking your mind wins fans and followers.

SAGITTARIU­S

23 November – 21 December

Conversati­ons about money or other resources can now begin as you and others realise that decisions must be made. Avoid allowing such matters to dominate for so long that you lose sight of other areas of your life that offer fun and entertainm­ent. One particular person could lead you astray in the nicest possible way. lucky day 19th – creativity conquers convention, much to your delight.

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