AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Sociable Jupiter links up with the Sun, so you’re keen to create, activate and communicate (especially within your local community). Some caution is required though otherwise you could be drawn into a power struggle with a child, teenager, business colleague or close friend. As actress, writer and birthday great Emma Thompson reminds us, “Children don’t need much advice, but they really do need to be listened to, and not just with half an ear.”

On Friday, Saturn (in your sign) squares Venus (in your domestic zone) so there could be a tricky problem with a frustrated family member or a stressed housemate. Patience and plenty of diplomacy will get you through. The Sun and Jupiter also link up in your money zone, which is good news for a possible pay rise, bonus, gift, major windfall or minor discount deal. Whatever happens this week –big or small – enjoy your wins wherever you find them!

Prepare for one of the luckiest weeks of the year! The Sun and Jupiter link up in Aries, so confidence and self-belief will take you far. You’re also keen to make connections with other people, as Venus and Pluto highlight your communication and networking zones. It’s a terrific time to initiate ideas and make waves within your circle of influence. Powerful and positive collaborations are the keys to future success, so roll up your sleeves and get cracking Rams.

You’re in tip-top form this week Taurus as Mercury, Venus and Uranus all transit through your sign. With Venus and Pluto activating your career zone, creativity and confidence will take you far at work. The Sun and Jupiter also highlight your contemplation zone, so meditation, reading and relaxing are also favoured. Your motto is from actress and activist Emma Watson (who turns 33 on Friday), “My greatest relaxation is to sit with a book.” Perhaps it’s your turn?

The Sun and Jupiter join forces so open and honest communication is required, but make sure you don’t become the neighbourhood nosey parker. Passing on unverified hear-say could lead to consequences, so think long and hard Gemini before you spread secrets and garrulous gossip. What’s needed are kind words, helpful actions and noble deeds. Those around you can expect some amusing antics and manic moments from you and your peer group pals.

On Tuesday or Wednesday a lucky opportunity could come your way, as the Sun and Jupiter join forces in your career zone. With Mars moving through your sign and Venus shifting into your spirituality zone, this week is all about listening to your inner voice and following your intuition. So your motto for the moment is from actress and feminist Emma Watson (who turns 33 on Saturday), “All I can do is follow my instincts, because I’ll never please everyone.”

Calling all restless, curious Cats! It’s one of your luckiest weeks of the year as the golden Sun (your ruler) links up with Jupiter, planet of prosperity and positivity. So fun times and fortunate opportunities are likely – especially involving education, aspirations, adventure, travel and/or tourism. However, when it comes to close friends and complicated finances, try to keep the two well-separated. At the moment, money and mates are a messy combination.

Venus transits into your career zone so confidence and chutzpah will take you far at work. If you stop criticising others – and turn on the charm instead – then you’ll zoom ahead in leaps and bounds. You’ll also gain valuable insights into the hidden motivations of a loved one, but make sure you use such information discreetly. And don’t forget to laugh! Your mantra is from fellow Virgo, Roald Dahl, “A little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men.”

With the Sun and Jupiter joining up in your relationship zone, the buzz words are communication, consultation and cooperation. Your natural Libran talent for negotiation will get you through! Heed the wise words of actress, activist, and birthday great Emma Thompson, “Any problem, big or small, always seems to start with bad communication.” It’s also a good week to catch up with family and friends from faraway places, either in person or online.

Stubborn Scorpios can too easily get stuck in a stultifying daily regime that gets boring. This week it’s time to ricochet out of your usual routine and do something completely different. Variety is the spice of life as you experiment with exciting new activities and enjoy some spontaneous adventures. But the more you try to control others, the more they are likely to resist. So, if you want to avoid problems and power struggles, then learn to graciously let go and move on.

It’s a wonderful week to let the good times roll, as the Sun and Jupiter join forces to put a sunny smile on your Sagittarian dial. The stars highlight entertaining, eating out, movies, concerts, parties, personal pampering, fashion, fun and more. You’re keen to indulge in pleasure and leisure in equal measure! But be careful what you say to a stressed family member. Deft diplomacy is paramount. If in doubt, just zip your lips and say absolutely nothing.

This week your ruler Saturn squares Venus, which could crank up your controlling side and encourage ego battles with others. So try to balance steely determination with a deft diplomatic touch. The Sun/Jupiter conjunction brings a welcome reprieve as you charm family members and close friends, plus influence important people with your can-do Capricorn attitude. If there’s a challenging job to tackle or a tall mountain to climb –you’re the one to do it!