Monthly Horoscopes - January 2008

Aries

On the first day of the month, be more cooperative and aware of others. On January 2 and 3, be careful of secrets and undercurrents. Your energy and enthusiasm will be heightened on January 5 and 6. Take a short trip to catch up with friends far away, but responsibilities and changes of plan may keep you at home. A heavy workload on January 7 and 8 will be time consuming and require attention to detail. A New Moon in Capricorn on January 8 will help you become more efficient for a couple of weeks. You'll have an insight about a relationship on January 10 or 11. On the weekend of January 12, a surprise for a loved one may not go as planned. You may want to try again some other time. The Moon in your sign on January 14 and 15 will motivate you to get things done. Be sure to make a plan first and you will be more likely to complete projects. January 15 would be a good day to take in a movie or cultural event with friends or your partner, but you may have to work late. Responsibilities will be heavy most of the week. Make time for your family on January 21 and 22, even if you have work obligations. On January 23 and 24 you'll feel like having some fun with your partner or hitting the gym. Extra work on the weekend of January 26 will cause arguments with someone close.


Taurus

As the month begins, you'll have to balance work and personal time. Your energy may be low and that will impede productivity. A restless vibe until the weekend of January 5 will also interfere with responsibilities. Expect to work hard on January 7 and 8, which shouldn't be a problem. There may be some expectations that you need to clarify. Focus on future planning and goals for the rest of the week. Creative pursuits or other escapes will keep you occupied on the weekend of January. Stand up for yourself on January 14 and 15. On January 16 and 17, the Moon in your sign will bring a strong work ethic and attention to detail, but you'll need to watch out for mental tension. Contact friends by phone and email on the weekend of January 19, and spend time with family. Show leadership and authority at work on January 21. You'll probably be frustrated with other people on January 22 and 23, especially with their lack of commitment. January 24 and 25 will be days when you can get a lot accomplished and feel satisfied with the results. However, there will be a few distractions. The weekend of January 26 will be relaxing and enjoyable, but you will tend to ignore your responsibilities. The last few days of the month will be a time when you'll be recognized for your efforts, but you may not believe in yourself. Take a cue from the positive feedback of others.

Gemini

Start the month by having dinner with friends or doing something creative. On January 2 you'll be strong and capable, but be careful of being ruthless. A personal matter or a love affair will be distracting on January 4 and 5, making it difficult to finish what you start. You'll be motivated to work on a creative or artistic project during the weekend of January 5. On January 7 and 8, extra work will be pressing, but your mind will be on other things. Spend time brainstorming ideas and being innovative on January 9 and 10. You'll intuitively know what approach to take. The Moon in Pisces on January 11 to 13 will add to your creativity, but detract from your focus, leaving you frustrated. A feeling of excitement and anticipation will increase your enthusiasm on January 14 and 15. You can add a touch of creativity to your work on January 16. The Moon in your sign during the weekend of January 19 will bring the opportunity to make new friends and connect with old ones. Just make sure you include your partner in your plans. Take a playful approach on January 22 and 23 to loosen up your thinking. Let go of old ideas and attitudes. You may be expected to work late or redo a project on January 24 and 25, much to your chagrin. Relax with friends on the weekend of January 26. After January 30 your energy will be more abundant and your purpose clear.

Cancer

Cooperation will be important on January 1. Plan your time carefully over the next few days, and ignore the urge to escape. On the weekend of January 5, plan a short trip to keep you mentally stimulated but be careful when driving. Extra work and responsibility on January 7 and 8 will consume your time and energy but will be a chance to shine. Think about the future on January 10 and 11, being realistic. On the weekend of January 12 hide away from the world and escape. Meet your obligations and the rest of the time relax. Don't get pushed around on January 14 and 15. Act strong and confident, even if you are insecure. On January 16 and 17 work hard and be proud of your accomplishments. Don't waste too much time in endless discussions at the end of the week. Get in touch with friends on the weekend of January 19, and spend quality time with your family on Sunday. With the Moon in your sign on January 21, you'll feel secure and you can trust first impressions. People around you will be overly dramatic on January 22 and 23. Don't get drawn into it. January 24 and 25 will be very productive if you are working on something detailed. Make time for a loved one on the weekend of January 26, or they may feel lonely and unloved. Listen closely to what they have to say. Passion and commitment on January 29 and 30 will make you stand out at work.

Leo

Enjoy hanging out socially with friends on New Year's Day, but don't overindulge. On January 2 and 3, life will be intense and driven. You'll be working hard, but will secretly long for some more variety. On January 4 explore something new. On the weekend of January 5 you may want to take a short trip. Keep safety precautions in mind, especially in bad weather. Face up to responsibilities on January 7 and 8. You'll be prone to mental tension and worry for the rest of the month, particularly on January 9 and 10. Don't make plans on the weekend of January 12 because you'll feel like doing nothing. Your energy and motivation will return on January 14 and 15. You'll feel more like having fun and chatting than doing work though. You'll be forced to pay attention to your work commitments on January 16 and 17, and this will create some stress. Plan social activities on January 19, but there may be a few things that have to get done as well. Spend time with your family on January 20 and 21. The Moon in your sign on January 22 and 23 will create joy and energy in your life, but a Full Moon will make others seem distant. Relax with friends or go out on the town on the weekend of January 26. Warm feelings and good conversation will make you feel great. After January 28, you may not be able to trust communications, so follow up.

Virgo

Your ambitions will come to the forefront on January 2 and 3. Don't be too ruthless or overbearing, but go after what you want. You'll be restless on the weekend of January 5 and 6, and will tend to be careless and unfocused. Your urge for freedom might outweigh your sense of responsibility. Get back to basics and hard work on January 7 and 8. With the New Moon in Capricorn you can really develop your organizational and managerial skills over the next few weeks. Work on future planning and look beyond traditional ways on January 9 and 10. On the weekend of January 12, it may be best to relax and do nothing, in order to recharge. If you try to take on more work, it will only backfire and you will get sick. Be assertive and hold your ground with strong personalities on January 14 and 15. On January 16 and 17 you'll be completely immersed in your work and quite happy with your accomplishments. Don't be distracted by meetings and phone calls. Over the weekend of January 19 and 20, you'll have many errands and social commitments, and not much time for personal projects. Make your work or home environment inviting and comfortable on January 21. A Full Moon in Leo on January 22 will create drama. The Moon in your sign on January 24 and 25 will heighten your need for perfection. Consider new ideas on the weekend of January 26 and remember to relax.


Libra

A pleasant day on January 1 will bring stimulating conversations. Things will be intense on January 2 and 3, and you'll have to be more focused and ambitious. Relax on Friday, January 4 by discussing new possibilities. Take a short trip on January 5 and 6 to get your creative juices flowing. Get down to work on January 7 and 8, but don't be overwhelmed. A New Moon in Capricorn will allow you to be more organized and efficient. January 9 and 10 would be good days to hold meetings or conference calls. On a personal level, think about your goals for the future. On the weekend of January 12, stay at home with a good book. You need some unstructured time to regroup. On January 14 and 15, watch out for someone aggressive who delights in bullying others. Use your diplomatic skills and charm. Meet your obligations on January 15 and 16 and be accountable for your actions. On January 17 you'll learn a valuable lesson. On the weekend of January 19, contact your friends and get together to catch up. Make it informal and relaxing, and don't set a strict plan. Be ready for anything, even a little romance. Don't forget family responsibilities on January 20 and 21. January 22 will be creative with the Leo Full Moon, but will bring up old memories of being too impulsive. The Moon in your sign from January 26 to 28 will allow you to relax with friends and forget about work.

Scorpio

The Moon in your sign, Scorpio, on January 2 and 3, will bring out your ambitions and your strong work ethic. Use your passion to go the extra mile and be a star. A restless vibe and a lack of focus from January 4 to 6 will interfere with your plans. You'll be more serious and feel committed on January 7 and 8. A New Moon in Capricorn on January 8 will help you hone your organizational skills in new ways for a couple of weeks. Mental tension will cause headaches and stress on January 9 and 10. Take some time to relax and unwind on the weekend of January 12. If you have no plans, stay at home and do what you like. Have strength of conviction on January 14 and 15. On January 17 and 18, you'll need to strike a balance between work and relaxation. It will be difficult to sleep and forget your worries. On the weekend of January 19, catch up on correspondence, phone calls or text message a friend. Visit your family on the afternoon of January 20. Your emotions will be close to the surface on January 21. A Full Moon in Leo on January 22 may bring conflict with someone who perceives you as too moody and difficult. Concentrate on working hard and being productive on January 23 and 24. Save socializing for the weekend of January 26. The Moon in your sign again on January 29 and 30 will bring out your intensity.

Sagittarius

On the first day of the month, spend some time with friends at an artistic or cultural event. Concentrate on getting ahead at work on January 2 and 3, even if other things are on your mind. The Moon in your sign on January 4 to 6 will enhance your sense of adventure and curiosity. Just don't forget about personal safety by being impulsive or careless. A New Moon in Capricorn on January 8 will bring opportunities to become more organized and successful. On January 9 and 10, think about possibilities for the future. On the weekend of January 12, spend time alone as much as possible to avoid tension because of others. Take advantage of extra energy and enthusiasm on January 14 and 15 by getting things done and being active. Don't forget about responsibilities though. Hard work and attention to detail will be needed on January 16 and 17. You can relax and contact your friends on the afternoon of Friday, January 18. The Moon in Gemini on January 19 will bring social activities and the possibility of meeting a new love interest. A Full Moon in Leo on January 22 will bring out your flirtatious and reckless side. Just make sure you don't make a fool of yourself. On January 23, you'll be motivated and optimistic. By the next day though, you'll feel restricted by excessive rules and regulations. Relax and enjoy good company, food, drink and a nice atmosphere on January 26 and 27.

Capricorn

Be tactful and diplomatic on January 1 to avoid disputes. On January 2 and 3, throw yourself into your work with passion and intensity. On the weekend of January 5, you'll be more scattered and should follow your curiosity. Take a short trip or read an interesting book. A New Moon in your sign on January 8 will open doors professionally, and allow you to stand out. Share your skills with others and lead by example. From January 9 to 11, you'll have to spend time in discussions and meetings. Make sure they are not a waste of time by keeping things on track. On the weekend of January 12, relax and unwind by being quiet and by not making too many plans. Busy days on January 14 and 15, will add stress, and make you wonder if there is enough time to complete ambitious projects. There will be added tension dealing with someone demanding. On January 16 and 17 you'll feel more competent and in control. On the weekend of January 19, socialize with friends and spend time with family on January 20. You'll have to balance home and work life on January 21. Be prepared for drama on January 22. By January 24 and 25, you'll be feeling focused and productive. Be cooperative with a loved one on the weekend of January 26 and into January 27. Don't try to have your way completely or your relationship will be strained. Hesitate to reveal all of your plans on January 29 and 30.

Aquarius

New Year's Day will be pleasant and social, but don't overdo the food and drink. On January 2 and 3, work will be intensely frustrating, and you may have to stay late to finish everything. On the weekend of January 5, be independent and explore something new. You'll have heavy commitments on January 7 and 8, and may feel pressed for time. You can learn how to better organize your time and resources after the New Moon in Capricorn on January 8. The Moon in your sign on January 9 to 11 will allow you to come up with fresh ideas. Independence of thought will be stressed, but you can also work well with others. On the weekend of January 12, get some rest and take a mental break. Life will be hectic on January 14 and 15, with personal errands and work responsibilities. On January 16 and 17, take your time with projects and check your work carefully. Get together with friends or people of like mind on the weekend of January 19. This is a great time to discuss ideas and use technology. A dispute at home on January 22 will turn into a battle of wills if you let it. Concentrate on doing a good job on January 24 and 25. Go out with friends from January 26 to 28, and enjoy a good meal or a special event with people you like. Someone in your life who is moody and secretive will push your buttons on January 29 and 30.

Pisces

On January 2 and 3, work with passion and commitment. Allow your ambitions to surface and show your adaptability under pressure. On the weekend of January 5, take a short trip if you feel like it, but be cautious of road conditions and other safety issues. A New Moon in Capricorn on January 8 will bring a few weeks when you can work on being more organized and in control of your time. The Moon in your sign on January 11 to 13 will increase your need for peace. Spend the weekend quietly, without many social engagements, so that you will feel renewed. Life will heat up as of January 14 and 15. A fast pace and lots of change will be hard to keep up with, but energizing. On January 16 and 17, you'll find that you need to proofread carefully and methodically approach your projects. Be prepared for changes of plan and instructions. On the weekend of January 19, you'll be over-committed socially and perpetually late, which may cause some stress. Visit family members on the afternoon of January 20. Your home or children will be on your mind on January 21. Drama due to a Full Moon in Leo on January 22 will be hard to ignore. On January 24 and 25, you'll need to pay attention to detail and focus on quality more than usual, despite last minute changes. After a relaxing weekend, be willing to look beneath the surface with intensive research on January 29 and 30.

SOURCE: MSN ASTROLOGY