♈ Aries

Horoscope for January

For you, Aries, January may turn out to be the calm after the storm. You may feel like you have gone through the ringer over the last few weeks or months, but this month should finally bring solace, comfort, and hope for the future. These feelings may come to you because of some positive developments that occur early on and also from a general feeling of contentment, security, and well-being. You do need to trust in that. You will have multiple chances this month to clean up some loose ends, both personally and professionally. Don’t let anyone tear you away from getting a lot done for yourself in the interest of helping them. It would be nice if you wind up having enough spare time to help someone else, but you need to make the clearing out of your own “clutter” your main objective. There may also be an opportunity that you would love to explore this month, but it might force you to change some existing plans. If those plans don’t have an expiration date, and you can rearrange them for later on, then you should make time to pursue that opportunity. You may also want to aspire to higher goals in the year ahead, and January is the perfect time to get started. You can do some exploring of your dreams and figure out some practical ways to manage what you want to do. Having a plan of this kind come together will give you a great feeling of reassurance for the year ahead.

♉ Taurus

Horoscope for January

This month, Taurus, you need to resist the urge to spend time thinking that a friend might actually be an enemy. Someone close to you has tapped into a weakness of yours, perhaps by suggesting that you’re wrong about an idea you feel strongly committed to. You may see this as a sign that their allegiance is not with you, but it might actually indicate the opposite. Try to see that. This person might be looking out for you. Once you get past that fear, you may start to see a new way of relating to this person. By the second week of January, you might see an opening that would allow you to turn a hobby or interest into a way to make some extra money. This does not have to be a big commitment or a drain on your time. You could just choose to dabble in it at first and see how it goes. A casual visit to a place not far away but one that you have not heard of before could lead you to a surprising discovery. You may find a reason to visit this place again, and it may have to do with friendship or romance. After a period of feeling unable to address a matter that has been bothering you, likely related to a relationship, you may discover your strength for this in January. You would be wise to raise the issue and discuss it with the appropriate person rather than asking advice from others. You can resolve this successfully if you handle it directly instead of asking for feedback from others.

♊ Gemini

Horoscope for January

Someone has not been transparent with you about a shared plan, and as the month begins this will become very obvious. You may be angry, dear Gemini, and rightfully so – but don’t go there. Rather than internationalizing any resentment or lashing out, try to find a way to discuss the issue productively. If you can do that, you can get back the power you should have had all along and find out what information may be missing. This can still work. A chance encounter with someone who brings your fun side out could present you with an opportunity to do something you were afraid to try in the past. This might involve a skill or a talent, but you were lacking confidence in the past. The “fun” aspect of it will give you the chance to see that you really do have a knack, which will build your confidence for more serious pursuits in this area. You may wind up considering some kind of commitment this month that you were hesitant to even imagine not all that long ago. This could be either personal or professional, but there is an intensity about it that has scared you off in the past. Now, however, you may be feeling far more comfortable with where this is going, which is a good thing for you. An unexpected visitor at the end of the month could bring a lot of fun into your life if you are willing to be spontaneous and flexible. This is someone whose wisdom can help you gain insight into an area of your own life that has been difficult.

♋ Cancer

Horoscope for January

As January begins, you may be coming up with a lot of reasons why something is not working out for you. You may have expected that someone was going to follow up with you on a new opportunity, or perhaps even a relationship, and you have not heard from them, or they have not expressed interest. You may be imagining that you were not good enough to warrant this or that your talents were not appreciated or recognized. Stop making guesses, dear Moonchild. If you remain optimistic and patient, you will be very pleased with the reaction you get, and you will find that there is a logical, plausible reason for the delay. Money may have been on your mind a lot lately, and you may be feeling a bit insecure financially. This is common for your sign because feeling secure is something that you are always very aware of, and naturally, financial security is very important to you. You may not have the money right now to invest in an idea that you believe could make your future far more secure, but don’t give up hope. There will be a chance to invest in yourself soon, and if you start preparing now, you won’t be lacking in the resources you need when the time arrives. In the meantime, an inflow of cash may be on its way to you from a surprising source, giving you a renewed sense of security. By the end of the month, a chance to take on a challenge that intimidates you could arrive. Don’t run away from it! Welcome it with enthusiasm. Even if you don’t feel confident at first, you will feel increasingly confident as you get into it.

♌ Leo

Horoscope for January

Yours is one of the more ambitious signs in the zodiac, dear Leo, and this month you may be feeling even more ambitious than usual. That’s both a good thing and a bad thing. It’s good because there have been some wonderful ideas circulating in your head that you have not yet explored, and now you are feeling driven to do that. It could also be bad, though, because when you set your mind on something, you drive yourself into the ground in your efforts to make it happen. This urgency to succeed needs to be tempered with common sense, a calm demeanor, and balance. If you can approach your dreams harmoniously, you can find success that will be sustainable and that can bring you peace of mind. You may not have put a lot into your personal relationships recently, and this month this may come to your attention. Someone may express disappointment, or you may simply notice that certain relationships are not as robust as they once were. This is a good time to work on that and to get back in step with loved ones. Something related to your work or to an agreement or arrangement has not been working out well, and this month you will need to address it head-on if you want things to change. This should be workable, but you should not make any hasty decisions without fully exploring all angles. If you are patient with yourself and others, you can find a solution that is easily workable.

♍Virgo

Horoscope for January

Yes, Virgo, it’s a whole new year, but you are encouraged to put off your New Year’s resolutions for a little while longer. You may be eager to start creating the future you’ve been envisioning, but you need to relax first and get a sense of where you really want to go rather than where you feel you should go. You are often greatly influenced by the word “should,” feeling obligated to follow certain paths because of specific expectations – either from yourself or from other people. You need to let all of that go before you create your plan of action for the year ahead. You also need to spend some time reflecting on where you have been and the choices you made that did not satisfy you, and combine all of that as you look into your future. The month may start out slowly, but by the second week of January, you’ll feel the pace pick up all around you. In fact, the people you interact with the most will also be quite busy, making this part of the month less about socializing and more about working toward your goals. That’s a good thing, because you won’t have too many distractions, and you can make a lot of progress. You may have been waiting a long time for an answer from someone on a goal you hoped would eventually manifest a shared vision. You would love to team up with this person, but they’re not answering you. Don’t push for this. Let it happen naturally. If you push, you may get the answer you want, but it may be more stressful than it should be. Be patient.