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Your Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, January 22

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Your Love Horoscopes for the Week of January 21

Sarah Bartlett, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

With the sun moving into analytical Aquarius and instigating a stunning full moon in Leo, we can begin to see beyond the depths of winter to the gradual increase in daylight and the romantic change we seek.

But not all of us like change, nor seek it. Some, usually the more cautious, so-called ‘fixed’ signs, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, prefer to stick to the tried and trusted. They require order in their life, or need to control or be sure the steps they are taking are the right ones. So this week, if you are one of those signs, or your partner or lover is, remember that changing your attitude to change itself is the best remedy right now for getting exactly what you want, when you want it.

ARIES

Right now, anything can be sorted out, within reason, particularly personal goals. But it’s hardly surprising you feel pressured by other people’s stress. With an enterprising attitude to your own lifestyle and the way you’re going to live it from now on, focus on your love goals, say no to compromise, and say yes to a boost of self-worth.

TAURUS

You have a renewed passion for all you’re about to achieve. In fact, you’ve become totally aware of your talents and ready to unleash them on loved ones. Remember, whoever we are, whatever we think ourselves to be, we can never escape ourselves. Right now, the cosmic energy is giving you a very clear mirror of who you really are.

GEMINI

For a long time now, something inside you has been saying, ‘anything for an easy life,’ but there’s a teeny bit of you which longs for more excitement or just someone to smile at you in ’that special way’.  So this week, it’s time to make a wish. A wish that you know will change your life for the better. Remember, what comes true is usually that which we truly believe in.

CANCER

Those things we long for are actually the very things we can learn to develop in our own love life. For example, if you envy those who appear to have stable relationships, it’s likely that deep down inside, you need to unleash your sensible side. Time to bravely change your attitude and you change your relationship for the better.

LEO

With the full moon in your own sign, and with so much focus on making new decisions, you’re ready to be more expressive to loved ones than you’ve ever been before. One minute you want to give more of your time to your career, then, the next minute, you feel ready to settle down in the countryside. It’s time to be true to your desires and make the right choice.

VIRGO

Dreaming about what you can do in a love relationship is one thing, but you’ve also realised you have to communicate it all too. You may feel regrets from the past overcoming you again, and you may sort of feel as if you just don’t seem to get your message across. But from the end of this week, you can. Then it’s time to be a bit of a brave and true heart and discuss your feelings openly.

LIBRA

With the sun moving into fellow air-sign, Aquarius,  it’s hardly surprising you’re fired up for all kinds of romantic action. Just take care you don’t miss out on new love, or the revival of an extraordinary affair. Re-open the intuitive channels, tune into the moods around you, and make a very life-enhancing choice.

SCORPIO

Fixed sign or not, deep down in your soul, you know that if your life gets too routine, you’ll only end up rebelling. So get out and about with your lover or partner, plan future changes, travel or new projects. Now’s the time to get out of a rut fast, especially when the sensual side of you seeks liberation.

SAGITTARIUS

Think carefully about what you are feeling now. Are you ready to leap into new action, or to take a romantic opportunity that comes you way? And if so, are you happy to pay the price? It could be an expensive few months ahead, but the investment will soon be worthwhile.

CAPRICORN

There is a side to you which yearns for an unconventional love life, or maybe total independence. But there is also a part of you which needs to live like others too. Whether single or attached, this is giving you much food for thought. Drop the ideals, it’s time to trust in the kind of love that brings you back to reality.

AQUARIUS

With the sun in your sign and a full moon in your love angle, it’s hardly surprising you’re in the mood for romance. Use this empowering creative force to strengthen your own sense of identity and make something real in your love life. Then you can be loved for the truly reliable person you actually are.

PISCES

How can you maintain a love relationship and still honour your personal freedom? Living together makes sense financially, and, of course, there are many other benefits. But the desire for a little more independence is getting to you. This week, you will be tested in your loyalty and desires, but in the weeks to come, you will know where your true path lies.

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Your General Horoscopes for the Week of January 21

Claire Petulengro, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)

No problem is too small to be shared. Please remember that my friend, as it really will make your life a better place to be. New faces with strange names bring luck to your career and finances and you begin to work out how to make your life a more fun place to be.

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)

Travel is well starred and you start to feel more in control of life and where yours is going. Try not to tell lies for others this week or it will come back on you. It’s vital you keep your nose clean as new faces in your life are working out whether you could be a long term option.

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)

Whatever changes this week brings, embrace them. They are stepping stones to a better life with more adventures. You can pretend you want a predictable life, but you and I know different. Debts you settle now can do much for your credit rating.

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)

Are you talking for the sake of it, or do you really mean the words you say? Only you can answer that question with any real honesty Cancer. By being truthful to yourself, you will get the respect you crave from others. Family come round for you just in the nick of time on Friday.

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)

Try not to do favours for others which you know they would not do in return for you. I’m proud of you and all you have achieved, but a jealous face seems to know just how to hurt you with their words. Don’t allow them airplay, but get on with the many other commitments you have this week.

VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)

If there is a bad habit you wanted to give up or someone you wanted to get out of your life, then this is the week you can do it. You may not realise it, but the stars have given you the gift of foresight so you will be able to guess the next move of others. Family prove demanding, but give them time and space.

LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)

Do not get involved in futile arguments with others or you will only end up alone and frustrated. Without realising it, you have achieved more in this month than you normally do in six. Try to take the time out to find pride in all you’ve done. An important face will soon give you recognition if you do.

SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)

There is a certain amount of frustration in your chart which is making it hard for you to get things done your way. Just try to go with the flow my friend, as you’ll have plenty of chance to make adjustments by Friday. By showing you have tried it their way, you will prove that you listened.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)

If your cup is empty, then go fill it up Sagittarius. I see from your stars that you have spent much of this year waiting for others to do things for you. Change this and show how proactive you can be. It’s what will take you to the next stage of your very exciting adventure.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)

News you were waiting for has been delayed, but this gives you the perfect opportunity to get out there and do what needs to be done for yourself. You can shine in front of the very faces you have spent months trying to get to notice you. Don’t leave a debt, but contact those concerned.

AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)

If you would allow your heart and your head to communicate, then you would see that they are actually working with each other and not against each other. Making time for the younger generation can teach you about what is really important to you. It may even lead to you picking personal over professional this week.

PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)

Try to make sure that you get to where you need to be on time this week. It seems from your stars that a mistake you made over the weekend has left you with little or no confidence. Mistakes are how we learn though Pisces, so be proud of your experience and go on to be a better person for it.

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Your Horoscopes for Saturday, Jan. 19th

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Your Daily Horoscopes for Friday, January 18

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Full Moon in Leo, Supermoon and Lunar Eclipse: January 21st

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Welcome to the week of January 14! Each week a card will be pulled for your zodiac sign, offering the guidance and insight needed to maximize your opportunities and avoid any obstacles headed your way. Reveal the message the Tarot has for YOU now!

Aries Tarotscope (March 21 – April 19)

Your card for the week: 10 of Wands

Has it felt like you’ve been shouldering the weight of the world? The 10 of Wands acknowledges an immensely heavy burden you’ve been carrying around. It’s possible you’ve taken on too much in trying to meet your goals, and now it’s essential you ask for help or scale back on what you’ve committed yourself to. This may be a tough pill to swallow, because there’s issues of pride and an unwillingness to delegate at play. However, you’ve reached a point where your ability to meet your goal is compromised. You deserve to enjoy life, so ask for that helping hand this week.

Taurus Tarotscope (April 20 – May 20)

Your card for the week: 3 of Cups

Let the good times flow! The 3 of Cups is a card of celebration and friendship, so you could find yourself in “party mode” this week with those closest to you. Organize a night out on the town with friends. Host a dinner party for family. Gather a few coworkers and hit up a happy hour. This isn’t about what you do as much as it is the camaraderie of it all. Life isn’t all about responsibilities and commitments, so feel free to let loose and enjoy yourself right now!

Gemini Tarotscope (May 21 – June 20)

Your card for the week: 7 of Wands

The 7 of Wands is urging you to stand your ground this week. Receiving this card indicates you’re experiencing some kind of opposition or roadblock in your life right now. Your initial instinct may be to retreat, giving into whatever challenge is standing in your way. However, it’s important to stand up for what you believe in. Setbacks are inevitable but giving up is not. Put on your emotional armor and draw upon your courage and inner strength as you tackle this obstacle, so you can eventually overcome it.

Cancer Tarotscope (June 21 – July 22)

Your card for the week: The World

Your message for the week is one about creating more balance in your life. The Tarot gives you many opportunities to consider this theme, but The World card is quite possibly the ultimate expression of that need. This card is encouraging you look at every realm of your existence: emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual. Have you been lacking harmony in one of these areas? If so, you’re being advised to not only figure out how to achieve that balance, but how to maintain it as well.

Leo Tarotscope (July 23 – Aug. 22)

Your card for the week: 9 of Cups

Receiving the 9 of Cups could signal that this is the week when your stars will finally begin to align. When this card appears in a reading, it is a signal from the universe that everything in your life is as it should be. This dose of fortunate energy could mean feeling perfectly content in your job, your relationship, your friendships — your emotional cup could truly runneth over! Take the time to stop and appreciate the abundance of blessings life is offering you right now.

Virgo Tarotscope (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)

Your card for the week: 10 of Pentacles

Lucky you! The 10 of Pentacles represents security, as well as success and accomplishment. Have you not been properly recognized for your professional efforts? Has it felt like the universe has put one obstacle after another in front of you? Has money been tight? Have you felt deflated in matters of the heart? Well, good news has arrived! You could finally see things coming together for you this week in one or more of these areas, rewarding you with a sense of satisfaction for staying the course no matter how tough things were.

Libra Tarotscope (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

Your card for the week: Knight of Pentacles

Have you had your head in the clouds recently? The Knight of Pentacles is urging you to come back down to Earth this week and apply effort to your ideas this week. Maybe you’ve been suffering from a case of “all talk and no action.” Alternately, you could be putting off your day-to-day responsibilities in favor of more exciting offers. No matter what your situation, you’re being encouraged to create a plan of action or stick to a routine as progress is best achieved through discipline.

Scorpio Tarotscope (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

Your card for the week: Ace of Cups

You’re going to ride the wave of good vibes this week! The Ace of Cups is signaling a time that is overflowing with positive emotional energy: love, happiness, creativity, and compassion. It also signifies the ability to strengthen your existing relationships — and perhaps meet a new friend or lover! If you’ve felt closed off lately, it’s time to open your heart to allow the love and peace you deserve in. This is your chance to sip from the cup of profound spiritual fulfillment, so drink up!

Sagittarius Tarotscope (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

Your card for the week: King of Swords

Your mind is greatest asset this week! You may be facing a major decision or exploring uncharted territory in a specific area of your life. The King of Swords is encouraging you to use logic and intellect to navigate this situation, rather than allowing yourself to get swept up in emotion. You will only define the right road to go down once you’ve truly gotten to the heart of the matter, and this can only happen when impartiality is exercised. Give yourself the opportunity to view this through a much clearer lens and you’ll see the path appear.

Capricorn Tarotscope (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

Your card for the week: Page of Wands

The Page of Wands wants you to embrace your more free-spirited side this week! Sometimes it’s easy for us to get stuck in our routines or to keep going along with what’s most comfortable for us. However, there’s so much more to life left to explore! What is that you’ve been wanting to do but thought you couldn’t? No dream is too big or small right now. When you combine your passion with your enthusiasm, the sky will truly be the limit for you.

Aquarius Tarotscope (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)

Your card for the week: King of Wands

An opportunity could present itself to you this week, and the King of Wands is acknowledging that you have the strength and fortitude to accept it! Have you shied away from leadership roles in the past? Have you felt overwhelmed by taking on more responsibilities? Now is the time stand firm in your power and own the visions you have. The key to success is becoming very clear about where you want to go and setting realistic goals that will help you get there. Go out there and grab the brass ring!

Pisces Tarotscope (Feb. 19 – March 20)

Your card for the week: King of Cups

Your theme for the week is successful application of strength. More specifically, emotional fortitude. The King of Cups is a person of insight and is very emotionally balanced and in control. Receiving this card is a reminder to harness your emotional maturity as you deal with a curveball life recently threw at you. Your initial instinct may have been to repress any emotions you had about this situation. Conversely, you could have let your emotions get the best of you. This card is urging you to use your heart AND your head as you navigate this personal challenge.

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Men and women of every race and culture commiserate with the phase of life we like to call the “midlife crisis.” Believe it or not, there are key astrological cycles we’ll go through during our early 40s that help us move toward a level of individuation we simply could not have achieved until these years. That is, if they don’t drive us crazy first.

It all begins with the Pluto square

Your midlife crisis peaks at around age 40-42, when we all experience the famous Uranus opposition. More on that in a minute, but first let me introduce you to the transit that opens wide the door to midlife for us — kind of like the grim reaper. You know, I must be talking about a Pluto transit and it happens to be called the Pluto square.

For each of us, between the ages of 36-42 (depending on the year you were born), transiting Pluto in the sky will make a square to your natal Pluto placement. This transit forces us to confront what is no longer working in our life. What has died … or is about to die.

Youth as we know it dies at this time while midlife is born. There’s just no denying it — our bodies and lives are rich with maturity and responsibility now. We’re raising kids, building our careers and often in significant relationship transition. There is major internal pressure during the Pluto square to recognize where in your life there is stagnation. If you refuse to change it, the Pluto square makes that area of your life shatter.

Don’t be afraid of it, though: the Pluto square might lead to a symbolic death of life the way we knew it, but you can be certain that it also paves the way for an important new beginning.

During my Pluto square I was going through a divorce and simultaneously building my Astrology career. Loss was certainly everywhere, but now that I’m past the Pluto square I can say without a doubt that the “death” needed to happen in order for me to turn the page in the book of my personal life and begin this next exciting chapter. And so it is with everyone who goes through a Pluto square.

Next up is the Neptune square

Your Neptune square happens at around age 40, and it has a lot to do with a shift in spiritual values — even a sense of confusion about where you are. If you’ve ignored the Neptunian part of life, this time might coincide with a spiritual quest.

If you do this midlife cycle wrong, you might drink too much or practice another unhealthy escapist behavior. You might take stock of your achievements up until now and feel like they’re worthless. A sense of disappointment is possible, and ultimately this will prompt you towards questioning your life and purpose in a deeper way. Ultimately, you will be spiritualized

Your midlife crisis peaks with the Uranus opposition

Soon after — or around the same time — the famous Uranus opposition happens. THIS is when our world turns upside down. At around age 40-42, transiting Uranus will oppose our natal Uranus and we realize that half of our life is behind us and the other half is still ahead. This is a major personal awakening that often results in a restless energy that needs to be externalized. We recognize with a sense of urgency that we only have one more chance at making our lives into what we really want it to be.

THIS is when middle-aged married men buy the red sports car and have an affair with a 25-year-old. This is when the homemaker decides to go back to college, unsettling everyone in her family. This is when the confirmed bachelor gets married and the couple you thought would be together forever announce their divorce.

We’re not old, but we’re no longer young, and this realization leads to a major life assessment. It’s time to either meet or revamp the goals we set when we were in our 20s. This is the cycle we truly individuate and begin to live life on our own terms. Hopefully, we can accomplish this without a rebellious outburst, but it’s usually part of the package. One thing is certain: After this cycle, life is forever changed.

Your Saturn opposition is a reality check

Then, at around age 44 or so, we experience the Saturn opposition, when transiting Saturn opposes our natal Saturn. This is when we get a major reality check and need to face the consequences of the choices we made during our Uranus opposition. Remember, this transit will happen after the Uranus opposition and you WILL somehow “pay the piper” if you acted too recklessly during your midlife tantrum.

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Your Horoscopes for Tuesday, January 15

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HERE’S HOW TO READ YOUR HOROSCOPE THE RIGHT WAY

• LEE COLEMAN

I know what you’re thinking: there’s a WRONG way to read my horoscope?

Yes, friend. Wrong. And not just kind of wrong (like, McDonald’s breakfast on a hangover when no one is watching, wrong), but flat out, wrong wrong.

The reason? Horoscopes are written for ascendant, or rising signs, and you’ve been likely reading for your sun sign. If your sun and ascendant sign happen to be the same zodiac sign, you’re fine. You can ignore this whole article.

But, it’s much more likely they’re not the same, in which case, you need to keep reading.

 HISTORY OF THE HOROSCOPE

This all started way back in ancient Egypt.

Egyptian culture has had a profound influence on astrology, which was itself a product of cross-pollination spanning most of the ancient world. It was the Egyptians, however, who are likely responsible for the advent of the ascendant, if but inadvertently.

To measure time during the night, when the sun was hidden and could not be relied upon as a time-tracking tool, the Egyptians split the sky into ten-degree segments, also called decans. These decans started to accumulate meanings over time, whereby being born when a particular decan rose over the horizon could have auspicious significance.

Eventually, the concept of a rising decan morphed into the idea of an ascendant sign, synonymous with the zodiac sign that rose over the horizon at the exact moment of birth. The ancient Greek astrologers called this point the ‘horoskópos’, the horoscope, or ‘hour marker.’

So, it turns out that the term ‘horoscope’ which we casually throw about as an epithet for that snippety bit of astro-insight usually found in the back pages of a magazine or newspaper, means no such thing. The horoskópos, a.k.a. the ascendant, is about something much more profound: it marks a child’s first breath, when the soul enters the body and this life for the first time.

Later referred to in ancient astrological texts as ‘the helmsman’, the ascendant and its ruler were considered responsible for steering our souls through life, for better or for worse.

The creation and adoption of the ascendant was one of the first steps in astrology’s evolution from omen-based forecasting to a craft that could focus its sights on an individual’s fortunes. And if you plan on using astrology in any form or fashion to know more about your own fortunes, you’d better get cozy with your ascendant sign, pronto.

RISING SIGN VS SUN SIGN: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

If you aren’t already aware, the ascendant is a highly personal astrological point typically found in the first house of the natal chart. Sometimes called the rising sign, the ascendant is the quickest changing point in the chart, moving much faster than either the sun or moon.

This is why astrologers, as well as your friend who dabbles in amateur astro-sleuthing, are so concerned about the time you were born. Without a relative level of birth time accuracy, it can be very difficult to ascertain the sign or degree of the ascendant.

This becomes a problem for a few reasons. Firstly, the sign, ruler of, and aspects to the ascendant are incredibly important. Planets near the ascendant are particularly so, as they can deftly texture our appearance, personality, and how we come across to others. Without an accurate birth time, however, it becomes very hard to know the position of the ascendant.

Secondly, the sign of the ascendant cements the chart into being. The natal chart is comprised of twelve different houses, which act as celestial stages where the drama of life plays out. The ascendant sign naturally dictates which zodiac sign will rule the first house of the natal chart, which in turn sets the signs and boundaries of every other house thereafter.

HOW ARE HOROSCOPES WRITTEN, ANYWAY?

To write horoscopes, astrologers pivot on the sign of the first house: to write Aries, they put Aries on the first house, to write Taurus, they then put Taurus as the sign of the first house, and so on, throughout the zodiac. Each time this is done, they reassess the house positions of the planets and write their reflections accordingly.

This has major ramifications for the average horoscope reader. Unbeknownst to you, the horoscope you’ve been loyally reading for years as an ‘Aries’ was for Aries rising.

To illustrate this, let’s use an example. Say an astrologer wants to focus on Venus’ transit of Libra in their upcoming horoscopes. As an Aries sun sign, you read your Aries horoscope as per usual, understanding that this means Venus would affect the seventh house of partners in romance and business. Venus transiting this space may bring us closer together to partners or highlight the need to find equilibrium in partnerships by using Libran tactics like objectivity and diplomacy.

Reflecting on how we’re connecting to our partners is never bad advice, but it may not be as helpful an edict as it could be, if there was a more accurate horoscope in store for you. Going further with our example, let’s imagine that you’re still an Aries sun, but have just realized that Taurus is your rising sign.

For Taurus rising, this same horoscope would mean that Venus’ journey through Libra would affect the sixth house instead of the seventh, which deals with health, colleagues, chores and errands. Our workplace may become a place of relative ease during this transit, and we may feel more able to achieve moderation in managing our health.

Neither horoscope is better than another, but it may very well be the case that one more closely mimics how our life is unfolding in real time.

SO NOW WHAT?

Now that you cannot un-know the importance of your ascendant, à la Spike Lee, do the right thing: get your chart done and find out your ascendant sign.

After that, there are no hard-set rules. Note your ascendant sign and start reading the horoscope connected to that sign as a first port of call. Many ardent followers of Astrology read their sun sign horoscope as a secondary, ‘symbolic’ horoscope to layer on top of their ascendant sign horoscope; some even read horoscopes associated with their sun, ascendant, and moon sign.

As ever, your horoscopes (like all astrological info) are tools for you to use as you see fit. Find out what works best for you, and go with it!

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Your General Horoscopes for the Week of January 14

Claire Petulengro, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)

You can achieve whatever you want to Aries. You just have to believe in yourself. Start as you mean to go on and work out this week what is you think you want. Once you have made up your mind with confidence, then it will be impossible for others not to follow your lead. Make time for younger people, they have important advice to ask you.

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)

If you dream it, you can be it Taurus. You just need to keep on your track instead of veering off onto the road others choose. You know you are a strong sign, so don’t pretend otherwise. Time spent going over facts and figures can help you feel more in control of where your future is going and what sort of plans you can make for the year ahead.

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)

You only need to take one day at a time, not several as you have been doing. You learn this week that the lack of help was only due to you not asking for it at the beginning of the month. You take steps to make your life an easier place to be. Watch out for an ex trying to get something they do not deserve to have.

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)

I know you were expecting news by now, but hang on in there. I see Cancer that all your close ones want is to love and support you. By allowing them into the many delicate issues taking place in your life you really can turn a dream into a reality. Check bills on Friday when mistakes are highly likely.

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)

The sky is not the limit Leo. In fact, there is a whole wide world out there and a life waiting for you to live it. Some of your sign will be considering relationships or friendships that come with an age difference. Try to remember that you always were more mature than other signs your age.

VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)

Try not to worry what others think about your actions, but instead focus on how you feel about events. It’s what will ensure you that you reach the decisions which are right for you and your needs. A mix up in communications on Friday could get very messy, so try to go to the source and not their friends to get order to your life again.

LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)

I can see how hard you are trying to do the right thing, but I also see what a strain this has put on your health and you’re ability to think things through easily. Try talking this week to those who know you well. It can help you get in touch with your true feelings and emotions. Try not to talk about new faces before you have really had a chance to get to know them.

SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)

I know that certain days this month have felt like walking through mud for you. I see that you want to do the right thing, but that whatever you decide is going to see a few casualties along the way. Someone thinks they know better than you do, but events by the end of the week are sure to prove otherwise.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)

You know Sagittarius; you don’t have to do what other people tell you to. Just remember that you’re a fire sign and being a fun spirit is what makes your life such an interesting place to be. Older faces bring financial debt and delays but are sure to be worth the pain and effort by the time you see how much they’ve evolved at the end of the week.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)

Make sure you are not blaming the wrong person for what went wrong. It seems there is much more to current dramas than first meets the eye. Knowing what you want from your career can help you jump ahead midweek and can also see you earning extra money. News from far away settles your mind over someone you care about.

AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)

Watch out how much you are spending. Have you heard the expression ‘don’t cut off your nose to spite your face’? That is pretty much what your reaction says you are doing my friend. Someone who made life difficult for you wants to make amends but your stars suggest you think it’s too late.

PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)

There is an array of new choices opening up to you which should help you to feel more at ease with the freedom you have granted to certain close ones since this year began. It’s time to live life your way from here on in. Look at what you saw as bad news, as your ticket to freedom my friend.

JANUARY’S SUPER BLOOD WOLF MOON IS A CAN’T-MISS LUNAR ECLIPSE

• RACHEL CELESTE HANSEN

At 9:16 p.m. PST on January 20, 2019, the full moon will be in Leo — and it doubles as a total lunar eclipse.

No matter who you are, it’s impossible to look up at a full moon without feeling awe-inspired. And considering that January brings us a supermoon, which occurs when the orb is at its closest point to Earth, the urge to gaze is slated to be even stronger. Add a total lunar eclipse into the mix (the last until 2021, offering both moon and the surrounding sky a reddish hue) and you have what many are calling the “super blood wolf” moon. It’s safe to say you won’t be able to look away.

As if this celestial cocktail wasn’t high-impact enough, the year’s first full moon occurs in Leo—which really turns up the drama.

WHAT DOES THE FULL MOON IN LEO MEAN?

The moon governs our emotions and moods. And with lunar energies building to a climax in expressive, over-the-top Leo, everyone’s a little more likely to wear their heart on their sleeve.

To make things even more intense, this lunation is both opposite the sun (as are all full moons) and ruled by the sun—stirring up some complicated feelings about being seen and heard. On the one hand, we’re longing for the spotlight; on the other, we’re extremely sensitive about how our audience might perceive us.

Leo loves taking center stage, and basking in the applause that (hopefully) comes with it. We all love to be loved—but when we put ourselves out there, there’s no guarantee that everyone will like us.  This full moon reminds us how important it is to love ourselves, no matter how others might feel.

Fortunately, the sun in individualistic Aquarius shows us how to do our thing, without worrying too much about other people’s reactions.  And as counterintuitive as it may seem, the less we chase after popularity and approval, the more likely we are to attract the right kind of attention—from people who really get us.

This full moon is all about letting your light shine. But remember, everyone deserves their moment in the sun—so if you’re always the one in the spotlight, it may be time to step aside and let others be seen and heard. After all, you’re one-of-a-kind—but so is everyone else!

HOROSCOPES FOR THE JANUARY 2019 NEW MOON IN CAPRICORN

LEO

Relationships make excellent mirrors, Leo—and when the image reflected back to you is a flattering one, it can be hard to look away! Still, if you’re always asking friends or partners to give you validation, that’s not a good look. You may be their shining star, but this full moon reminds you that you’re not the center of the universe.

VIRGO

Good work is its own reward, Virgo. But that doesn’t mean you’re wrong to want a little more recognition for what you do. After all, when your efforts are taken for granted, even a labor of love can start to feel like a chore. At this full moon, it’s time to take credit where credit is due!

LIBRA

The more, the merrier, Libra! But with everyone’s busy schedules, it’s not always easy to get the whole gang together. Fortunately, your friends have you to keep them connected. But wouldn’t it be nice if someone else played hostess once in a while? At this full moon, it may be time to pass the torch so you can have some fun.

SCORPIO

Hiding in plain sight, Scorpio? Flying under the radar may help you maintain your mystique—but it can also backfire by making you invisible. And if you want to be a real power player, that’s something you can’t afford! This full moon challenges to balance your need for privacy with your desire to stand out.

SAGITTARIUS

Call us crazy, Sag, but we think you might be a little too open-minded. Don’t get us wrong—we admire your curiosity. But with so much emphasis on broadening your intellectual horizons, it’s easy to lose touch with what’s in your heart. This full moon is a chance to reconnect with the things you’re most passionate about.

CAPRICORN

What have you got to prove, Capricorn? Actually, quite a lot! What other people think of you matters more than you let on, and if they’re someone important, there’s little you wouldn’t do to earn their approval. There’s nothing wrong with trying to earn someone’s respect—but at this full moon, it’s even more important to respect yourself.

AQUARIUS

Are you forgetting someone, Aquarius? With so much on your plate right now, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s going on in your loved ones’ lives—and chances are, somebody’s feeling neglected. You probably didn’t mean to freeze them out, but at this full moon, you may want to send some extra warmth their way.

PISCES

No one puts you in a corner, Pisces—except sometimes yourself. It can be all too easy to think of reasons why you’re not the one for the job. But there’s a certain kind of heart-centered leadership that only you can provide—and the world really needs it right now. At this full moon, it’s time to rise to the occasion.

ARIES

You were born to be wild, Aries. And no matter how hard they try, you just can’t be tamed. Still, adapting yourself to social norms doesn’t always equal selling out—sometimes it’s just about putting yourself in the best possible light. This full moon helps you highlight your best features so you can shine your brightest.

TAURUS

We’re all in this together, Taurus. But when the group decides to take a new direction, it’s easy to worry about getting left behind—especially when you’re the one who’s used to calling the shots. Taking a back seat can be hard on your pride, but at this full moon, you may have to take one for the team.

GEMINI

Interested people are interesting, Gemini. But constantly trying to prove to others how interesting you are? That’s just exhausting! There’s no need to get competitive about who has the funniest stories, the most information, or the freshest take. At this full moon, just speaking from the heart about what really matters to you makes you fascinating enough.

CANCER

You get what you give, Cancer—but your thoughtful gestures and gifts don’t always get the reaction you’re hoping for. Are people just ungrateful, or are you expecting too much? Honestly, it may be a little of both. At this full moon, make sure you’re giving them what they really want and not just what you think they need.

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THE WORDS YOU NEED TO HEAR IN 2019 — BASED ON YOUR ZODIAC SIGN

• ELLEN RICKS, Astrologer

Mantras have been uttered throughout history—in various religions and all over the world—to offer voice to inner workings and wants. A mantra is a series of words or sounds that can aid you in meditation, and in shifting habitual thought patterns. Mantras are also useful in spell casting, as speaking words aloud—sometimes over and over—is thought to help in manifesting whatever you are seeking into existence. At the very least, a well-chosen mantra can provide a sense of self-confidence and empowerment.

The birth of the New Year is a time of hope, and of preparation for whatever is on the horizon.  A useful mantra can help guide you down life’s path (your path) in 2019.

Here, the mantra that will benefit you the most, based on your sun sign.

ARIES

I CONTROL MY INNER FLAME.

You’re the type of person who loves to take on life with the full force of your seemingly never-ending energy. But, while you may have great momentum during the first few months of the year, things will likely slow down when the planets make their transits into the earth and water signs. Don’t get discouraged. Instead, nurture that inner flame, and channel it into the things you can control.

TAURUS

I AM STRONG ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND ANY STORM.  

As an earth sign, you try to stay as grounded and are not the biggest fan of change. Sorry, Taurus—prepare to kiss your current life goodbye in 2019 as Uranus enters your sign, where it will remain for the next seven years. By the end of that period, every aspect of the life you know now will be shaken up. Embrace it! Change is not to be feared — it serves to guide us to our higher selves. Like a mighty oak tree, your deep roots allow you to endure any storm.

GEMINI

WHY NOT ME?

The needs of loved ones will become a major priority in 2019, but if you lose yourself in taking care of others, you risk not being heard when you express your own needs. Jupiter’s transit into your opposite sign of Sagittarius—where it will stay for the majority of the year—will allow plenty of time for self-reflection. Why not you? The answer: No reason at all! It’s time to take your power back and dazzle the world with your sparkle.

CANCER

I DESERVE TO RECEIVE THE LOVE I GIVE TO OTHERS.

As the caretaker of the zodiac, you often devote your energy and boundless love towards others. While we love you for this, 2019 is a year for self-care. Let’s face it, you’re burnt out. Luckily, North Node will be in your sign, guiding you down a path of healing. It’s time to take the love that you give to others and allow it to fill your soul. It won’t be easy, but it’s worth it.

LEO

THE FIRE THAT BURNS WITHIN ME LIGHTS MY PATH.  

2019 is a year of transformation for you, Leo. Time to shed your old identity and prepare for your next role, even if it keeps you out of the spotlight for the time being. You’ve never been fearful of change but navigating the darkness of transformation—most likely alone—can be scary. Fear not, as your inner light will continue to shine and guide you towards the next phase of your life’s journey.

VIRGO

I RECEIVE ALL THAT I ASK FOR.

Thanks to Jupiter in Sagittarius and Venus’s two conjunctions with the planet for most of the year, this is a time of reconnecting with family and finding a sense of home wherever you travel. While you’ll love the strong familial bonds and the feeling of home you’ve created, you may feel silenced—or that your needs are not being met. It’s okay to ask for what you need; people want to help you just like you help them.

LIBRA

I ATTRACT POSITIVE PEOPLE.  

Admit it, Libra, you are a chronic people pleaser—even in regard to those who may not deserve your attention. Luckily, 2019 is the year to cut off anyone who brings you down. With two full moons in your sign during the first half of the year, take a look at your friend group and opt to remove anyone who has proven to be toxic. You’ll be surprised how much lighter you feel once you’ve spoken your truth.

SCORPIO

MY VULNERABILITY IS MY STRENGTH.

You pride yourself on being the most mysterious person in the room—being called “hard to read” is a compliment. However, the mysticism you’ve cultivated will not cut it in 2019, as Pluto keeps pushing you to express your truth. This does not come easily to you, but with North Node in Cancer and the three solar eclipses on the Capricorn/Cancer axis, you’ll find that people will love you more for being open with them. Break down your walls and let in love.

SAGITTARIUS

I HAVE MAGIC MOVING WITHIN ME.

This is a big year for you! With Jupiter settling into your sign for most of the year, you feel larger than life. There’s nothing you can’t achieve, and a duet of conjunctions with Venus this year will keep the optimism flowing. Be careful not to overdo it, thus conjuring some calamity in your personal life. Honor yourself and your inner magic by taking care of your health and well-being.

CAPRICORN

I HONOR MYSELF AND TRUST MY INTUITION.

Sometimes it feels like you are carrying the world on your shoulders, like Atlas of mythology. It’s very hard for you to give up responsibility—or even take a vacation. But if you value your mental health, you need to take some of that weight off your shoulders. While the planets push you into a workaholic realm, use your intuition to make the best decisions. You want to help everyone, but it’s important to stay loyal to yourself.

AQUARIUS

REBELLION TAKES DEDICATION.

You hate to play by the rules. So, with Saturn and Pluto enter Capricorn and stay there for most of the year, you may feel restricted and suffocated—which could cause tension between you and any loved ones that don’t share your views. Don’t back down! Use 2019 to carve your own path and find like-minded souls. No one ever started a revolution single-handed. Have faith in your cause.

PISCES

I GROUND MYSELF IN AUTHENTICITY.

You’ve always prided yourself on being your authenticity. But with Neptune in your sign, the perception of who you are will become unclear to everyone — including yourself. This disconnect between who you are and who people believe you are could lead to quite the crisis in identity. The only way to avoid distress is self-reflection. Remember who you are at the core of your being, and stay true to that person.

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CHINESE NEW YEAR 2019: A CHINESE ZODIAC GUIDE TO THE YEAR OF THE EARTH PIG

• DONNA STELLHORN, ASTROLOGER

This year, Chinese New Year (also known as the Lunar New Year) falls on Tuesday, February 5. Though this is a full month after the western celebration of the new year, this holiday marks the change from the year of the earth Dog to the year of the earth Pig.

Most notably, this year is all about devotion to friends and family. Pig years are great for spending time with those you love. Make sure you create space for meals with people who important to you!

Of course, the main thing to watch out for during Pig years is a tendency to overindulge. Keep your spending in check, and at all those meals with your friends and family, watch your portion sizes. Take steps to rid yourself of bad habits and addictions. Keep this in mind, and 2019 can be a very productive year for you. The earth element is practical and fiscally responsible. Take some time to set your goals and look into ways to procrastinate less and to release fears of failure and success. You will likely have increased willpower and focus for your most desired objectives.  Patience will be rewarded and so “slow and steady” wins the race. Chip away at your bigger goals by doing a little bit each day.  

But most of all, connections have the potential to grow stronger, and new, beneficial bonds can be made. Paying things forward, focusing on kindness, and being considerate to others will bring you opportunities this year.  

HONORING CHINESE NEW YEAR

Unlike western traditions like champagne, noisemakers, and fireworks, the traditional ways to mark Chinese New Year tend to be more symbolic, such as wearing something to mark the opportunities coming your way or saying pleasant things to everyone you meet to bring luck to yourself and others.

This day that sets the tone for the rest of the year, so spend some time spreading kindness, offering compliments to others — as well as to yourself. (Sidenote: skip the chicken entree. It’s said if you eat chicken on Chinese New Year, you’ll spend the year scratching in the dirt for your money!)

Read to discover how your Chinese Zodiac sign interacts with the year of the Pig.

YEAR OF THE EARTH PIG, BASED ON YOUR CHINESE ZODIAC SIGN

RAT 

Rat sneaks in to steal Pig’s dinner, Pig chases Rat away.  

You need to be quick on your feet this year. But good news! No one’s quicker than lucky Rat. Everything you want is there for the taking but you need to make sure you’re first in line.  

OX 

Ox and Pig live happily on the farm together.  

A positive, happy year for Ox natives. The course you set yourself on last year now shows you it was the correct choice to make. The road ahead smooths out and you make great progress.  

TIGER 

Tiger and Pig face off and spar… guess who wins?  

It’s a little challenging this year as you seem to be hearing “no” more often than you generally like. However, even taking the smallest amount of action brings you great results. You’ll end the year with a win.  

RABBIT 

Rabbits dine well on what falls outside the Pig’s pen. 

A lucky year for Rabbit as you are in harmony with the energy. Your sensitive, intuitive nature causes you to be in the right place at the right time. Finding supportive people to help you is easy this year.  

DRAGON 

Mighty Dragon makes his presence known, Pig sleeps through the show. 

A somewhat irritating year for Dragon as all this lazy, indulgent energy doesn’t seem to benefit you and your goals. Fortunately, you can adjust. Soon you’ll see unexpected ways to profit.  

SNAKE 

Snake threatens Pig, Farmer kills Snake.

A challenging year for Snake as Pig is the opposing sign. You are not getting much support this year even from those you love. But no matter, you have the power to accomplish many things especially when others underestimate your abilities.  

HORSE 

Horse paces in his pen, Pig is happy in his.

This is a year for making adjustments. Horse natives should not lock themselves into long contracts or rash promises. Give yourself the freedom to change and you will attract many opportunities.  

GOAT 

Pigs and Goats dine together.

A happy year for peace-loving Goat. You’re in harmony with the energy of Pig. You will receive a lot of interest in your projects and support for your plans. Let others know how they can help you.  

MONKEY 

Monkey teases Pig, Pig doesn’t notice. 

A somewhat frustrating year for clever, energetic Monkey. Others nap when you want adventure and fun. The rest of the world may be shocked at your choices this year but you will prosper if you’re true to yourself.  

ROOSTER 

Rooster wakes the farm, life moves along pleasantly.

A harmonious year as you find projects and goals you’ve been working on for a while really start to show some results. There are many opportunities for you this year. Expand your circle of friends and you’ll benefit.  

DOG 

Dog herds Pig, Pig ignores Dog .

This will be a much easier year for you. You’ve made some changes and wise choices. Now options will present themselves for your career as well as relationships. The road ahead is clear, obstacles are now gone.  

PIG 

Pig enjoys the company of other pigs and the party begins.

It’s your year. This is the beginning of your 12-year cycle. Out with the old and in with the new. Let go of anything or anyone who’s been holding you back. As you release what you don’t want, you will be showered with new opportunities. Enjoy.

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Get A Jump On Tomorrow…..

Your Daily Horoscopes for Sunday, January 13

Claire Petulengro, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)

What do you think happens when we worry about things which are not under our control? We lose any control we had and start to feel scared and anxious. So, whatever it costs you in friends and pride you are going to have to say what needs to be said today.

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)

Be gentle with yourself please Aries, as the progress you need to make requires baby steps, not big ones. You’re missing people who used to be a regular part of your life, but evolution is all about growth and moving forward. Embrace this.

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)

You have not done something you were supposed to do and in the process you have left yourself feeling disappointed. Look at the clock Gemini, you still have time! Children bring joy with something they do in your honour.

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)

Don’t be afraid to tell others what it is you want and expect from them, or you are only going to end up giving some very mixed signals. People are used to a sign such as you wearing their heart on their sleeve, so don’t stop now.

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)

What is your passion in life Leo and what is it you want to achieve? It is only by answering this question with total honesty that you will be able to commit to the next stage of your life. Not big changes, huge ones Leo!

VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)

It’s not like you to be shy Virgo, but it would seem that someone most definitely has got you lost for words. Try not to play games tonight, although the moon will be encouraging you! Fact, not fiction will get you what and who you want.

LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)

Try not to believe what others say this weekend, as many of the signs really are talking for the sake of it. Wouldn’t it be far better for you to put your time and energy into returning those calls which you owe to several people?

SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)

You are approaching a really exciting time of your life Scorpio, where you no longer worry so much what other people think about you. Instead, you want to taste success and the things you used to feel fearful of you now embrace.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)

Try not to be jealous of the attention which others are getting, your turn will come. Truth be told Sagittarius, you should be pleased the other faces in your life are all beginning to get along.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)

The way you view yourself is changing and I really like the more confident air which has befallen you. Try not to gang up against a family member who I see has already taken more than they can handle.

AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)

If you can be patient with a close one who has been acting rather strangely of late, then you will learn that it was other issues and not you that were making them act in such a nervous manner. From here on in you work as an unstoppable team.

PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)

Have more faith in your work or you are going to end up convincing your close ones that you don’t really want to stay on the path you’re on, when you and I know you’ve merely had a blip.

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