Starting today Mars moves into Aries giving you six weeks when your self interests must take centre stage as it's time for you to shine. You'll start to reassess your dreams and goals, and could find them wanting. Perhaps you didn't factor in your spiritual life when contemplating the future. Take this opportunity to make more time for your Higher Power each day. This can include prayer, meditation, or just stopping to appreciate nature, that way your ego won't become unbearable.

A stop-go kind of day so pause for thought and tie up loose ends that could trip you up and think very carefully about your next move. Career has been a prominent focus these past two weeks, and you're prepared to make some changes. Whether you want to increase or decrease your hours is up to you. It's possible you're thinking of changing jobs altogether. Honour your instincts, but don't make any permanent moves until February 8th.

You need to reinvest in the past few weeks as you overlooked something which will prove invaluable to you when a murky situation arises. Mercury, your ruling planet, goes retrograde for the next three weeks, prompting you to reconsider previous options. Going on a long journey is certainly a good idea, but try not to leave until February 8th, or your progress will be constantly impeded by mix-ups. This is a good time to research discount air and hotel fares and make preparations.

Hostile forces in your career emanates from a man feels threaten by you a showdown has to be if you are to further your ambitions. Rearranging joint finances may be the best way to preserve harmony in a relationship. Consult an accountant or financial adviser to create a savings or current account that best suits your needs. In the meantime, don't make any serious purchases until February 8th is gone, or you could get stuck with an unreturnable lemon.

Fantastic energy from Mars injects you with the spirit of adventure travel, study or anything that stimulates you mind, body and spirit is a must. Your approach to relationships could stand some fine-tuning; experiment with different methods. Your strong personality is bound to intimidate shy, retiring types. Practice taking a low-key attitude with such folks. You'll find they become much more responsive to your ideas. Give it a shot!

If at first you don't succeed try try again but not until after February 8th as any knock backs before are a blessing in disguise. Revising your daily routine is essential if you're going to improve your health. Knowing you, it's likely that you've taken on too many responsibilities over the past two weeks. Just because you've committed to certain projects doesn't mean you can't change your mind. Start paring down your schedule and sort out the wheat from the chaff.

A sexy scenario develops in a close relationship as the next six brings you passions ever closer to the surface but be sure they don't boil over. A creative project that has been giving you the ab-dabs seems ready for the trash heap. Before you do anything drastic, though, make a few alterations. One change or a wee bit of tweaking could lead to another, then another, until the entire work is transformed into a masterpiece. Sometimes you have to take one step backward to take two steps forward.

Secrets and lies from a relative won't be apparent until Feb until then make sure you are as transparent as possible in your own dealings. If your world is less than rewarding, you don't have to panic; simply make some adjustments. Maybe you should look around for a new place. Perhaps all you need to do is remodel your routines. Think about getting rid of some inherited pieces that make you depressed or angry. Make the space around you a reflection of what you value most - oh and whilst you're at it get your health checked specially if you're been feeling over tired.

Be enterprising in everything you do from love to developing your personal talents and you can be sure before Easter you'll have a hit on your hands. Messages, mail, and important papers have a way of getting lost as Mercury turns retrograde. Make a special effort to keep track of communications between now and February 8th. If something does go astray, don't panic. It will turn up when you least expect it. In the meantime, busy yourself with issues that really concern you and your community. Before I forget, if you have an idea write down as it won't come back into head in the same form.

Money muddles must be sorted pronto and be warned of a man under your roof needs putting in their place before they get the upper hand. Finances however, need immediate action which may mean an overdraft is likely if you're not vigilant. Spend the next three weeks going through paperwork and receipts so you know where you stand. After reviewing your spending and budgets you'll be shocked to see where you've been wasting precious resources. Turn over a new leaf on February 8th, when it will be much easier to be economically efficient.

Over the next couple of weeks take it easy in all communications double check all info, facts and data to avoid getting egg on your face. Try not to jump to conclusions, as many facts about your personal life will remain hidden for the next three weeks. People will act strangely, things will be misplaced, and a general sense of confusion will rein. That's usual when Mercury is retrograde. The reasons for all these mix-ups will become apparent early next month. Sit tight!

The stars wrest power from you as they come and go with all kinds of suggestions and opportunities think everything through before commitment. Confronting your secret motivations can be a painful but worthwhile exercise. You can be your own worst enemy at times. Admit your tendency toward self-pity is a destructive one, and vow to reform. If you're really vigilant, you will become a better, brighter version of yourself in a matter of weeks.