The Goat: (Dec. 21 -- Jan. 19)
A practical problem can be solved using ingenuity plus faith in the outcome. Don't hesitate to brainstorm solutions. One item of business must be tabled for the present, perhaps due to limited resources. Don't waste time worrying. Do more research on it over the next few weeks.
For All Signs: Mars, the ancients' god of war, meets Pluto's longitude this week. Pluto represents the underworld, regardless of its diminished status to a dwarf size. This "collision" is a sign of explosive energy, which can wreak havoc if we allow it. People in general may be angry and road-ragers are out in force. This powerful energy can be redirected into projects that require a major physical thrust. It is also ideally used in situations that require rebuilding and/or transformation.
Aries: Whatever is occurring in your life at this time is clearly intense and emotion-laden. You may feel as though your very life depends upon making your point of view heard and acknowledged. Warn your friends. Count to 10 and rattle your sabers before you explode. Use care with tools and driving now.
Taurus: Your attention is focused on career and budgeting this week. Money that comes in is siphoned right back out the door. Repairs are required. You may be fixing people and things on multiple levels. Minor tension in a close relationship gives a signal that your focus is needed to keep the peace.
Gemini: Early in the week you may feel caught between two people or groups. It seems it is up to you to provide the grounding for others to argue their positions in safety. The issue may be over sharing resources, whether those be money, time or energy. Maybe you will actually negotiate the discussion.
Cancer: The 13th and 14th are especially favorable days. Whatever you do will turn out well. Activities and attitudes are required to curve way beyond the ordinary between the 14th and the 20th. An open mind and flexibility is necessary to manage the new experiences coming your way. You will handle it well.
Leo: Your intuition is strong at this time and it has practical application. Follow your instincts. You may find a good solution to a nuisance of organization that has annoyed you for awhile. One or more projects are put on hold for the present, but this won't last long. Concentrate on what can be done instead.
Virgo: It feels as though people all around you are demanding freedom and wanting things to go their way without regard for others. Meanwhile you are the sensible person who must hold onto reason. You likely will have the solution that offers mutual satisfaction among all parties concerned.
Libra: Love and romance is a pleasure early in the week. Later there may be elements of tension and jealousy that surface for repair in key relationships with lovers or children. Dieters and those with New Year's resolutions beware: you have a tendency to go overboard on the goodies in life this week.
Scorpio: Energies of the week drive you toward a take charge attitude. Stay aware of yourself and your surroundings. The desire to manage things may anger others and cause you more harm than good in the long run. Plow this force into hard work or circumstances that require considerable muscular strength.
Sagittarius: Two threads of activity are on tap now. The first has to do with positive energies involving education, speaking, and travel or communication. The second is strongly related to the current warrior energy (see lead paragraph). You are tempted to run over people and circumstances. Think before you speak.
Aquarius: You may have taken on one more peacekeeping mission than is good for you. Now when others expect you to manage the fray, your anger begins to surface. Consider your irritation an educational experience in learning what your honest limitations are. You teach others to rely upon you, every time you take over their problems.
Pisces: Your mouth may get you in trouble during the beginning of this week. There is an impulsive temptation to throw caution to the winds and speak the truth. This is probably premature right now. What you seek is a new way to see yourself. You need not shock people. Make changes more carefully for best results.
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