Here is a guide to the week ahead for you. This is your forecast for January 11-17
ARIES
You will be high on self-confidence this week. The beginning of the week is a good time to strategise your life goals in the company of your mentor. Keep an eye on the future and avoid planning for short-term gains. This is a favourable period to stay socially active and expand your social network. Your relationship with your father is expected to improve. You shall stay religiously and spiritually inclined and will get happiness by spending time with your children. From the middle of the week, there could be some additional workload in your professional life which may cause you some stress. You are advised to work hard to meet your deadlines. A creative approach will help you perform all tasks smoothly. Towards the end of the week, there could be some trouble on the health front related to lungs or respiration. You may also experience disturbed sleep.
Tip of the week: Expand your social network
TAURUS
You are advised to watch your temper during the beginning of the week. You could stay moody during this time and your behavior could be uncertain. Do not take any important decision at this time and avoid being part of any official meeting. It is advised to practice meditation, if possible, to stay focused. Your financial situation will be good during the first half of the week, but there will be a sudden increase in expenses in the laterpart of the week. There could be a theft at your home and you are advised to be watchful. From the middle of the week, you will get beneficial results in the field of your work. Your approach will be practical which will help you to understand and solve problems smoothly. During the end of the week, decisions taken in the past will turn out to be beneficial. You will spend quality time with your siblings.
Tip of the week: Control your temper
GEMINI
Those in business could witness transformative changes this week. There could be the beginning of a new business partnership and cash flow will improve. Any ongoing acquisitions or takeovers will be completed during this time. Those in a job will be in the thick of things and will remain the centre of attraction at the workplace. Relationship with your spouse will be good and both of you could spend some quality time together. Towards the second half of the week, you could look to involve yourself in self-introspection and gather your thoughts. Learning mystical subjects can also be a good idea. Your interest in religious and spiritual matters will continue to increase. Towards the end of the week, your seniors will be impressed by your execution skills and could entrust you with greater responsibility.
Tip of the week: Take more responsibility at the workplace
CANCER
During the beginning of the week, avoid getting into any confrontation with colleagues at the workplace. You could face anxiety and stress due to excessive workload and tight deadlines. It is advised to include yoga and meditation in your life. From the middle of the week, businesspeople will get success in business or trade. The stars appear favourable for your gains and income and will give you positive results in your career. Your relationship with your spouse will be harmonious. You are advised to stay away from people who always carry negative thoughts. Your interest in research and occult science may develop towards the end of the week. However, be a little careful as someone at home can get sick and that can give you mental stress. Unmarried people could tie the knot. Lovebirds need to avoid getting into arguments.
Tip of the week: Avoid confrontation
LEO
This week you are advised to do your work in a planned and organised manner. It is wise to take all your decisions with proper evaluation. There could be some limited gain from speculative investments but you are advised to not go overboard. You could spend some additional time with your children and help them finish their work. Those in a love relationship will experience a delightful week as their bonding will improve. From the middle of the week, you could face some obstacles in your workplace as some of your close competitors may try to put you down. Also, your mother's health may cause you some worry. Your expenses may also shoot up all of a sudden. During the end of the week, you will be successful in all your endeavours. Your spouse will remain cooperative and extend support. You may go on a short trip with your friends.
Tip of the week: Work in a methodical manner
VIRGO
This week the stage is set for celebrating some good news in the family. For married couples, there could be a new addition to the family which will bring all-round joy and happiness. Working people will use their creativity and intelligence to solve intricate problems and come out with flying colours. Those in business, may launch some new products in the market which will prove to be beneficial. You will be able to outsmart your competitors. There could be gains from abroad. You will experience a happy and peaceful domestic environment. Students may get an opportunity to study abroad. Love and romance will increase in your life and you will enjoy a blissful relationship with your spouse. On the flip side, your health may get affected due to indigestion or minor chest-related problems.
Tip of the week: Family celebration on the cards
LIBRA
In the beginning of the week, you will be motivated to complete all your pending tasks. A proactive approach will help you execute your work smoothly. Your health is likely to improve and you will be full of energy. Utilise this time to your advantage. A short travel is also likely for some of you. During the middle of the week, you will be inclined to spend some time with your family members. Seek your mother's blessings and adhere to her advice while taking any important decision. This is a good phase for people who have been looking to move abroad. Businesspeople need to be careful of their relationship with business partner and avoid any tiffs at this point. Towards the end of the week love birds will find the going smooth and can look forward to a long-term commitment. Health issues concerning head and stomach need extra care.
Tip of the week: Be proactive
SCORPIO
In the beginning of the week, you are likely to think from your heart while taking decisions. At times, you could be temperamental too. You are advised to keep a check on your speech and try not to show a rigid attitude. You will be busy fulfilling family responsibilities and may feel a bit caught up. During the middle of the week, you may feel a bit restless at times. It may be a good idea to spend some time with your friends to clear your thoughts and stabilise your mind. It is a favourable time to plan your savings and realign investments to achieve profits in future. You are likely to sign some contracts during this time. At the end of the week there could be some expenditure on household items. Those looking to sell property are likely to meet potential buyers. Health issues relating to cold, cough and indigestion can cause some discomfort.
Tip of the week: Don't be rigid
SAGITTARIUS
This is a good time to work upon yourself and figure out your life goals. Your confidence will be high and you will be full of ideas. In personal life, you may feel emotional and sensitive in your relations with your loved ones. In work life, you will have strong communication skills, which you should use to your advantage to impress your seniors. Some of you are likely to experience growth in your career as a promotion seems to be on the cards. During the middle of the week there will be financial stability and you may also spend on charitable causes. You will be brave and courageous but try to avoid quarrels and sort out matters through effective communication. You will have good relations with your siblings and they will get success in their career. Your mother may have some health issues and you may suffer from cold and cough.
Tip of the week: Self-introspection is the key
CAPRICORN
You will be recognized for all the hard work you have done in the past, both at work and in personal life. You will win the support of your loved ones for your acts of responsibility and diligent working. You will have that stability and strength in your relationship which you always cherished and your partner will understand you better. Your confidence will be sky high, which will help you achieve success in all your endeavours. During this week, your expenses could go up as you may spend on luxuries and comfort. It is advised to keep a check on your expenditure as it can exceed your earnings. You will spend quality time with younger brothers and sisters and may also be involved in some creative activities this weekend. There could be some financial conflicts with your elder siblings. Be careful of health-related issues related to the eye or abdominal area.
Tip of the week: Bank on your confidence
AQUARIUS
This week you will need loads of patience to achieve your goals. You will get the fruits of your hard work but it will take some time. If you are planning to start anything new then this period is favourable. Your expenditure is expected to increase during this week. Those of you looking to extend your family should expect some good news shortly. You may face some stagnancy and confrontation in your relationships which is why you will need to sit together and sort out things and make long-term plans to strengthen your bond. You will need to take a step back in your life during this period in order to reflect on your efforts, achievements and plan for a better future. Investments in speculative activities like stocks should be avoided. Instead, look for long-term investment options. Be wary of health issues relating to joint pain and left eye.
Tip of the week: Be patient
PISCES
You will be up with something new which could be a new relationship, a new job offer, a new business plan or some addition to the family. For now, you may face some difficulty in switching your job but opportunities abound for you in future. At times, you may be frustrated with the occasional stagnation in your professional life. During the middle of the week, those of you related to professions like speculation, stock market, social work, food and agriculture will see positive results in their career. Thereafter, you will be socially active and you'll spend some quality time with your friends. You could have sudden gains; however, you still have to be cautious while investing or doing any transaction. You could feel stress at the end of the week. Small things that your family or friends will say could hurt you. It is advised to be patient and not overreact.
Tip of the week: Do not overreact
(Neeraj Dhankher/IANS)