SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025

ASTRO ADVICE WEEKLY by Eugenia Last

JANUARY 26, 2025 – FEBRUARY 1, 2025:

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your choices on the 26th will affect your emotional well-being. An open mind will encourage you to choose a different path. With change comes sorrow for what you must give up and joy for what you gain. Acknowledging it’s time to shake things up will echo in your head on the 27th and 28th. Consider what motivates you most and head in that direction. A force play will push you to change your lifestyle or residence on the 29th and 30th. The less fuss, the easier it will be to fulfill your dream. Do something that makes you feel good on the 31st and 1st. Lend a helping hand and do your part to make your neighborhood safer or more accessible for those with impairments to navigate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep spending to a minimum on the 26th. Pay down debt, cut corners wherever possible, and put aside what you can for emergencies. Playing it safe will ease stress and help structure a routine that promotes good health and prosperity. Learn something new on the 27th and 28th. Upgrade your qualifications to meet market demands. Protect your future by offering up-to-date skills, experience, and knowledge. Refrain from letting anyone outmaneuver you on the 29th and 30th. Think outside the box and offer your skills with a unique twist; compete wholeheartedly, and you’ll maintain your status quo. Revisit what and who is important to you on the 31st and 1st, and make plans to do something that puts a smile on your face and brings you closer to loved ones.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A realistic approach to life, love, and happiness on the 26th is favored. Opportunity is apparent, but taking advantage of what’s available to you will be challenging unless you let go of dead weight. Consider how to use your skills to help a cause on the 27th and 28th and still bring in the cash you need to support your lifestyle. Communication and an ironclad plan will help you come to a workable agreement. Use your insight on the 29th and 30th to determine your next move. Paint a vivid picture regarding your plans, but don’t promise more than you can deliver. Keep a low profile, an open mind, and a willingness to adjust as you go on the 31st and 1st and avoid drama.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put your energy where it counts on the 26th. Figure out the best way forward and wheel and deal until you get what you want. Romance and personal gains are heading your way. Watch what your associates do on the 27th and 28th and add a unique spin to ensure you outdo anyone competing with you. You’ll make an impression if you finish what you start and offer your vision regarding your next move. Dig in on the 29th and 30th, learn all you can, and gain insight into what’s possible. Confidence and an understanding of what others want will pay off. Refrain from letting someone’s uncertainty unnerve you on the 31st and 1st. Bet on yourself and your ability to make things happen. Romance is in the stars.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stay on the most comfortable path on the 26th, and you’ll sidestep someone else’s drama. If you are true to yourself and your beliefs, you’ll find it easy to reach your personal goals. Say no to unnecessary changes on the 27th and 28th. Spending when you don’t have to will set you back further than anticipated. Generosity is beautiful but only worthwhile if it doesn’t leave you destitute. Pay attention to partnerships on the 29th and 30th. A change may seem innocent, but there appears to be a hidden agenda. Look at every scenario before you commit to any changes. Work toward your agenda on the 31st and 1st without making a fuss. The less attention you attract, the more you will achieve.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.22): You’ll discover something that puts your mind at ease on the 26th if you observe how those around you handle change. A reunion or activity conducive to sharing ideas and making plans will lead to personal gain. An unexpected opportunity will surface on the 27th and 28th. Take advantage of whatever comes your way, or someone else will step in and take over while you ponder what to do next. Mixed emotions are prevalent on the 29th and 30th. When in doubt, dig deep and put your mind at ease. Actions speak louder than words. Take control and forge ahead. Keep plans in perspective on the 31st and 1st. It will be easy to get carried away with excitement, but set boundaries and put a budget in place before you commit.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Mixed emotions will surface on the 26th. Do your research and say no to anything or anyone posing you offer more than you are willing to do. Look out for your interests and focus on your needs. Take pride in where and how you live on the 27th and 28th. The little extras you pay attention to will put you in a good position when dealing with associates, neighbors, or anyone you must deal with along the way. Be eager to up your anti on the 29th and 30th, pay attention to upgrades, keep up with industry improvements, and sport the latest trends personally and professionally. Network every chance you get on the 31st and 1st. Your charm and insight will attract support from those in high places.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take a close look at your financial situation on the 26th, and map out a plan to help you save for a rainy day. Spending on things you don’t need or lavish entertainment will lead to regret. Mingle with people who have something to offer on the 27th and 28th. Listen carefully and revise what you hear to fit your circumstances. Love and romance will change the dynamics of a meaningful relationship. You can’t buy love, but physical gestures will seal the deal. Stop, think, and press the reset button on the 29th and 30th. Pay attention to your health, wealth, and contracts that might cause problems—plan to have some fun on the 31st and 1st. Make a commitment that cements your dreams, hopes, and wishes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Trust and believe in yourself and your ability on the 26th instead of letting someone else step in and take over. Emotions will surface, and voicing your opinion will help deter someone from taking advantage of you. Handle your money and possessions carefully. Refrain from letting anyone bully their way into your personal life or push you in a direction that doesn’t benefit you. You’ll gain insight into how best to use your skills, experience, and knowledge to advance on the 29th and 30th. Present your plans to someone you may want to partner with, but set guidelines regarding money and who gets the final word. Listen, verify what you hear, and proceed alone on the 31st and 1st. Someone will manipulate you if you give them the chance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Reduce your overhead on the 26th, sell off what you no longer use, and restructure how you plan to live. A minimalist lifestyle will offer the structure you need to get things done and bring you peace of mind. Put your energy where it will bring the highest returns on the 27th and 28th, and keep going until you finish what you set out to do. Embrace change at home, and make your living space user-friendly. Rethink your logic on the 29th and 30th before you inflict your plans on someone special to you. Look for incentives to avoid putting a damper on close relationships. Handle money, matters, joint ventures, and your livelihood carefully on the 31st and 1st. Not everyone will agree with your plans.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look around you on the 26th and see where your input will have the most significant effect. Be wary of anyone asking for too much or trying to push you in a costly or unstable direction. Align yourself with experts, authority figures, and those you know you can trust on the 27th and 28th, and you’ll feel comfortable sharing what you offer. Stick close to home on the 29th and 30th, make your residence run smoothly, and accommodate what and who is meaningful in your life. Take advantage of an opportunity to lower your overhead, easing stress. Refrain from letting your emotions lead you astray. Outside influences, gimmicks, and scammers will test you on the 31st and 1st. Time is on your side; step back and protect your interests.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Recognize emotional manipulation on the 26th and be quick to say no when someone tempts you with something that can impair you to make good choices. Volunteer your time or skills on the 27th and 28th to an organization or event that answers a cause dear to your heart. Someone you encounter will leave an impression and a desire to get to know them better. Explore the possibilities on the 29th and 30th. Talk to experts and consider if a deal is in your best interest. Refrain from giving in to pressure. You’ll tend to overreact on the 31st and 1st regarding emotional matters and conversations with people who don’t share your beliefs. Learn to say no; taking on too much or making unrealistic promises will be your downfall.

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