Horoscopes: January 21, 2015

Aries (March 20 – April 19)

Few things annoy you more than pointless rules or regulations. Yet with the tough Saturn newly positioned in the portion of your chart that accents intriguing ventures, both involving travel and of an intellectual nature, you’re encountering problems. While resolving these will require patience, the results will be worth it.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Planning ahead may be wise. But with the ideas planet Mercury retrograde until mid-February, even simple arrangements are likely to change, probably because of minor errors. Annoying as these may seem when they first arise, they offer the ideal opportunity to consider options that previously wouldn’t have been possible.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

It’s not that you were being secretive. Rather, you hoped to sidestep what you knew would be lengthy, and potentially emotional, discussions. Now others are saying you don’t care. Tempting as it is to explain, it’s unwise. The solution is to spend time with them, show you care, and say the minimum.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

Be wary of anybody’s sob stories. While this is always wise, it’s especially important now. It’s not life is so hard, as certain individuals are seeking any excuse to avoid dealing with certain of their own issues. Their hope is, in gathering others’ sympathy, they’ll have an excuse to put these off longer.

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

Although the New Moon took place a few days ago, the fresh perspective it triggers is only just filtering down to certain practical matters you’re dealing with. While the suggested changes may be unsettling now, within a short time you’ll find they’ve not only simplified things, you’re benefitting in completely unexpected ways.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

By no means are you rigid in your thinking or attitude. Still, when it comes to your daily life, you can be a creature of habit. At the moment, however, events are forcing you to rethink certain arrangements. While your tendency is to do the minimum, it’s worth considering more far-reaching changes.

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

The recent powerful alliance between your ruler Venus and the fortunate Jupiter triggered intriguing ideas or offers. The problem is that, initially anyway, you didn’t fully recognise their potential. Now that you have, revisit those ideas, discuss them with others and, where necessary, go back and say an enthusiastic yes.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

Unsettling as the sudden changes and surprise revelations triggered by Mercury’s retrograde cycle may be, they can also expose the underhand manoeuvres of others. This won’t just resolve certain concerns you’ve been struggling with, it gives you a good excuse to raise your concerns and to discuss these matters frankly.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

Nobody would describe you as narrow minded. On the contrary, others come to you if they want to hear about the latest. Yet now you’re being cornered into getting involved with certain matters you’ve resolutely refused even to explore. The time has come. You’ll soon see why these are so important.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)

Every sign deals with the confusion and errors typical of Mercury’s retrograde cycle in its own way. Because you dislike things being in disarray, this can make you uneasy. But, ironically, you needn’t worry. Actually, some of life’s best, if unexpected, events take place during this unsettling yet exciting period.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 17)

During periods of rapid change, such as this is, simply keeping up with things can be a challenge. Consequently, you may sideline certain inspiring ideas, thinking you’ll get around to them later. Difficult as fitting them in may be, it will be worthwhile, as you’ll learn once you’ve explored them in depth.

Pisces (February 18 – March 19)

As much as you enjoy a lively debate over an interesting topic, be cautious what you discuss and who’s involved. With the ideas planet Mercury retrograde and, therefore, causing confusion, things are unlikely to be straightforward and certain individuals could take what’s said personally, when that’s by no means the case.