SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2020
ASTRO ADVICE WEEKLY by Eugenia Last
January 19 – January 25, 2020
ARIES (March 21-April 19): A significant change is heading your way, and a financial gain is apparent on the 19th. Don’t leave personal matters up to someone else. Put your plans to work for you on the 20th and 21st, and resolve an issue that could potentially slow things down. Express your thoughts and intentions, and you will persuade someone close to you to pitch in and help. Someone will disappoint you on the 22nd and 23rd if your expectations are too high. When in doubt, make arrangements to deal with matters personally. A secret is best kept that way for the time being. Take time out on the 24th and 25th to do something fun. A conversation you have regarding an investment or joint venture looks promising.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Balance is the key to maintaining healthy relationships. Consider what you do for others and what you get in return on the 19th, and you’ll come up with a way to make sure everyone is doing his or her fair share. Something is likely to go wrong on the 20th and 21st if you get involved in a joint venture. Take better care of your health and well-being by finding a way to lower your stress. Plan a trip, sign up for a course or get together with people who can offer insight into your heritage on the 22nd and 23rd. Be cautious when taking medications or stimulants. Don’t trust what someone tells you on the 24th and 25th. Rely on firsthand information.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A discussion on the 19th with someone who has more experience than you will be educational. Take action, and implement the suggestions offered. Spend more time listening and observing on the 20th and 21st, and what you discover will help improve the way you live and how you deal with people. Don’t offer a handout. Provide advice. Confusion will set in on the 22nd and 23rd if someone makes an unexpected change of plans. Size up the situation, and be sure to do what works best for you. Don’t let a disappointment lead to an argument, or regret will follow. Share your thoughts and feelings on the 24th and 25th, and it will help you resolve any issue that’s been bothering you.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): An opportunity to do something with someone you love on the 19th or that you find unique will unleash your creative imagination. Romance is in the stars. Take a cautious approach when dealing with emotional matters on the 20th and 21st. It’s best to protect your documents, passwords and financial assets from someone’s view. A partnership opportunity can change your life on the 22nd and 23rd. Be sure to be precise and get what you want in writing. Refuse to make an impulsive move on the 24th and 25th because someone else does. It’s best to play it safe when money or legalities are at risk. Don’t mistake someone’s sales pitch as a sure thing.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your creative input will draw interest on the 19th. Before you make promises, have a feasible plan in place. Connect with people from your past on the 20th and 21st, or those who have something to offer. Use your intellect to wow someone who interests you. Someone you were counting on is likely to change his or her mind at the last minute. Be prepared to step in and take over. Be aware of what’s going on around you on the 22nd and 23rd. You’ll have to think fast if you don’t want to lose out on an offered someone makes. Think before making a move on the 24th and 25th. You’ll have to let go of the past if you want to move forward.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep an open mind on the 19th, and take advantage of changes and opportunities that come your way. Accepting the inevitable will help you move forward without looking back. Refuse to let anger consume you on the 20th and 21st. If someone does something you don’t like, walk away and engage in pastimes and with people who put a smile on your face. Bond with the people who share your beliefs, concerns and pleasures on the 22nd and 23rd, and happiness will prevail. Network, socialize and aim to be your very best. Emotions will surface on the 24th and 25th. Don’t share personal information with colleagues. Use your intellect to outsmart anyone who tries to compete with you.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t put up with interference on the 19th that can ruin your plans or your happiness. The more time spent with people who appreciate you on the 20th and 21st and taking part in events that motivate you to follow your dreams, the better. Stay away from indulgent or demanding people. A change of plans will leave you wondering what’s next on the 22nd and 23rd. You are best to reveal what you know and ask for information that will help you make the best decision. Get together with friends, relatives or people who bring out the best in you on the 24th and 25th. You’ll be in demand for your intelligence, compassion and enthusiasm. Make what you say and do count.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Talk to people who are well-informed on the 19th, and make changes that will help you improve your lifestyle. A past problem will surface if you have left it festering. Be very clear regarding your intentions on the 20th and 21st, or someone will misinterpret what you are saying. If you keep changing your mind, you’ll send the wrong signal to someone you love. A little discipline and hard work will help you reach your goal on the 22nd and 23rd. Say no if someone suggests you cut corners. Emotional manipulation will come into play on the 24th and 25th if someone doesn’t like the decisions you make. Expect to experience delays and problems with equipment.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be disappointed on the 19th if you put your trust in someone. Anger won’t solve anything, but you can relieve stress if you spend time with someone who makes you laugh and brings out the best in you. Emotions will surface regarding a situation with a friend or relative on the 20th and 21st. Don’t commit to anything that has implications that could affect your reputation or your physical well-being. You have to be persistent and stand your ground if you want to get ahead on the 22nd and 23rd. Set a budget that will help you reach your goal. A change someone makes on the 24th and 25th will end up being to your advantage.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look for new ways to use your skills on the 19th, and you will find a source of income that will help take care of debt. An unusual matter concerning someone else’s money or possessions will surface on the 20th and 21st. Be very careful about how you handle issues or criticism, or blame will prevail. Share your concerns and your intentions on the 22nd and 23rd with someone who is farsighted, and you’ll gain knowledge that will help you make the best decision. An experience you have on the 24th and 25th will alter the way you view a situation. Be aware of anyone who appears to be unpredictable.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): An opportunity is apparent if you check online job postings on the 19th. Pick up information and additional skills, and update your resume. Get involved in a new project on the 20th and 21st, and you’ll find a way to bring in extra cash. Don’t share your ideas with someone who tends to be competitive or jealous. Deal with matters of secrecy, or that have to do with government agencies or institutions on the 22nd and 23rd. A couple of changes on your part can save you from cleaning up a mess at a later date. An unexpected announcement or change someone makes on the 24th and 25th will take you by surprise. Don’t act in haste.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Get serious about what you want to do next on the 19th. Be true to yourself, and you will find a way to use your talents to benefit you as well as others. You can expect to have problems with colleagues, parents, mentors or anyone you look up to on the 20th and 21st. Stay calm, and keep your opinions to yourself. Consider what you are capable of doing and what you want to do for others on the 22nd and 23rd before you commit. Don’t make a move on the 24th and 25th because someone else does. Stick to what you know and do best. A creative outlet is a better stress reliever than indulgent behavior.
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