SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2025

ASTRO ADVICE WEEKLY by Eugenia Last

JANUARY 5, 2025 – JANUARY 11, 2025:

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Communication is your passage forward on the 5th. Ask questions, show interest in what others are doing, and expand awareness, friendships, and knowledge that can shape your journey. Let your intuition guide you on the 6th and 7th. Observation is your ticket to the inside scoop that can help you make wise choices and turn your aspirations into something tangible. Review your finances, sensitive documents, and medical issues on the 8th and 9th, and make appointments if you need outside input to choose the most effective way to press forward. Say no to temptation and indulgence. You’ll receive misinformation on the 10th and 11th. Refuse to let someone’s charm or salesmanship mesmerize you. If something sounds too good to be true, go on a fact-finding venture to confirm your offer’s validity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Change begins with you. Dig deep and ask yourself tough questions on the 5th, and you’ll discover how to handle a sticky situation without letting anger take over. Judge not, and keep the peace. Learn from everything you experience on the 6th and 7th. Taking a back seat and observing what’s happening around you will teach you a valuable lesson. Take pride in helping others and making a difference in your community. Spontaneity will be in your best interest on the 8th and 9th. You are in a look, see, and do position; do what you do best and reap the rewards. Take a moment to map out your path on the 10th and 11th. Too much, too fast, will lead to backtracking. Gather information, contemplate, and strategize.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It may be difficult not to jump in and express yourself on the 5th, but first, consider whether it’s to your benefit or detriment. Overreacting is apparent and will lead to discord. Choose to learn rather than pontificate on the 6th and 7th, and it will help you formulate a better plan that broadens your spectrum instead of isolating yourself from those you need and want on your team. Review, revise, relax, and consider how best and when to execute your plans on the 8th and 9th, and you’ll buy yourself time while gaining insight into your expectations. Keep your emotions hidden on the 10th and 11th from those trying to decipher your next move and manipulate the outcome. Refrain from believing everything you hear. Misinformation will lead you astray.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Let your creativity take over on the 5th, and plan to have fun with someone who sparks your imagination. Love is apparent, but that doesn’t mean you should bend over backward trying to impress someone; be yourself. Emotional upset will flourish on the 6th and 7th if you take what others do or say to heart. Leave your cash and cars at home and avoid emotional spending. An incident you witness on the 8th and 9th will offer insight into how to help. A change of attitude regarding cash donations and volunteering your time will produce emotional rewards. Romance and self-improvement are favored. Keep tabs on promises made on the 10th and 11th. Get agreements in writing. Choose to simplify your life instead of adding more responsibilities and burdens.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Rethink how you earn and handle your cash on the 5th, and consider how to amplify your qualifications and raise your earning potential or revamp your investments to suit your stage in life. Check out what’s available to you in your community on the 6th and 7th, and sign up for anything that will stabilize your future. Take care of your responsibilities, and you’ll impress someone who can help you advance. Put your head down on the 8th and 9th and focus on your goals. Refuse to let emotions step in and take over. Your most outstanding achievement will come from what you do, not say. Participate in something meaningful on the 10th and 11th, and it will help you connect with like-minded people and find new opportunities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.22): You’ll be drawn to people and projects that interest you on the 5th. What you can offer will raise interest, but don’t get carried away and suggest the impossible. Check out the job market on the 6th and 7th, and you’ll discover a position that offers a higher income or the chance to add to your skills or connections, gaining beneficial results. Networking and socializing on the 8th and 9th will pay off. Reconnect with old friends or associates; you’ll learn something valuable that helps you advance. When negotiating, keep your emotions in check and focus on getting your desired outcome. Opposition will result if you question the validity of someone’s proposal on the 10th and 11th. Please don’t shy away from controversy; it will save you time and cash.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Slow down, do your homework, and micromanage the best way to move forward on the 5th. If uncertainty sets in, refuse to procrastinate; instead, gather the facts and make the necessary changes. An energetic approach on the 6th and 7th will help you get ahead. Idle time will lead to doubt, confusion, and vulnerability. Step up and show off your skills, knowledge, and experience. Think twice on the 8th and 9th before agreeing to a joint venture. Put your time and energy into the home and self-improvements you can handle alone. Personal growth will help eliminate instability and self-doubt. Your thirst for knowledge will explode on the 10th and 11th. Sign up for whatever offers insight or entry into something you want to explore. Trust your inner voice and personal experience.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stop laboring over what things cost on the 5th and consider what’s best for your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Love, personal growth, and physical improvements are favored. Pay close attention to money, health, and getting what you want on the 6th and 7th. Your passionate appeal will help you gather valuable information and financial prosperity. A change on the 8th and 9th regarding how you feel about situations, people, and what you want to do next will fluctuate. Pay attention and do what’s best for you. Excess is the enemy on the 10th and 11th. Reconfigure your agenda and budget to ensure you avoid temptation and excessive behavior. Put your imagination to good use and manufacture something innovative you can be proud of and prosper.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sit on the sidelines on the 5th and be an observant spectator. The insight you gain will help you avoid being manipulated by a savvy scammer. Talk is cheap; action speaks the truth. Get out and mingle on the 6th and 7th. A networking event will open your eyes to new possibilities. Stretch your mind, but don’t sign up to fulfill someone else’s dream. Apply and invest what you learn in your venture. Forge ahead with enthusiasm on the 8th and 9th and exploit your skills, talents, and connections to fulfill your dreams. A change of plans will turn out better than anticipated if you work alone. Say no to temptation and refrain from participating in something that doesn’t fit your budget or lifestyle. Someone will test your willpower.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Reconfigure your financial plans on the 5th and set a budget. Initiate the changes necessary to ensure you don’t overspend or take on unnecessary responsibilities. An intelligent plan will ensure growth and stability. Expect someone to give you a hard time on the 6th and 7th. Whether you face a personal or professional conflict, separate your feelings and do whatever’s necessary to avoid loss. A change at home on the 8th and 9th will make your life less complicated and more affordable and buy you the comfort, convenience, and peace of mind you deserve. A passionate approach to life, love, and happiness on the 10th and 11th will attract positive attention and personal gain. A change at home will be to your advantage. Romance is in the stars, and commitment is favored.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep tabs on where your money goes on the 5th. Someone will offer poor financial advice or misinformation that can lead to a costly mistake. Refrain from leaving fact-finding up to someone else. You may desire change on the 6th and 7th, but before you move, tally the cost and time it will take to reach your goal. Slow down and map out a solid plan before you begin. Put your energy into learning, evaluating, and devising a plan on the 8th and 9th that’s within budget and will improve your life. Say no to unaffordable temptation. Take time to rejuvenate on the 10th and 11th. Rethink your plans, consider what makes you happy, and refuse to let outside influences push you in an inappropriate direction.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Refuse to let what others do or say on the 5th stop you from taking the path that soothes your soul. You owe it to yourself to strive for peace of mind and personal happiness. Consider how much you benefit from what you do on the 6th and 7th, and implement any changes to ensure no one takes advantage of you. Misinformation will test your reputation. Speak up and make your intentions clear. You’re in the zone on the 8th and 9th, so feel free to implement your plans and follow through until you satisfy your needs. Press the reset button on the 10th and 11th to address anything or anyone disrupting your life or plans and ward off a costly emotional or financial mistake.

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