Your horoscope lookahead: January 13

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

Do you do what makes you happy or do what makes other people happy? Foolish question. Your own needs can and should come first in the next year, but that does not mean that you can not help others either. Be realistic about what you expect to accomplish.

ARIES (March 21-April 20):

You may want to come up with a project that you are desperate to make a success, but the timing is not right. Wait until the middle of the week before making your move, because if you are too strong now, you can disturb some powerful people.

TAURUS (April 21 to May 21):

The fastest route is not always the best route and you would do well to remember this fact in the coming days. Also, do not think you can leave things at the last minute and see them working well. Get organized. Plan your time.

GEMINI (May 22 to June 21):

It is possible that you will receive a large amount of money during the first part of the week, but you are likely to lose an equally large amount so take care of financial matters.

CANCER (June 22-July 23):

Something you see as a challenge is also a great opportunity, so be sure about it and look for reasons why you should be making it work, rather than making excuses as to why it might fail. Attitude is everything – you should know it now.

LEO (July 24 to August 23):

The planets warn that if you try to force the pace you can slow things down. It may bother you that others find it hard to keep up, but you have to accept the fact that as far as work is concerned, not everyone moves as fast as you.

VIRGO (August 24 to September 23):

Any kind of reckless behavior is best avoided earlier in the week. You may think you know what you are saying and doing, but if you bother someone in a position of power – and you will – the results will not be good.

LIBRA (September 24 to October 23):

What seems simple to you may seem extremely complicated to someone else, so do not be upset if you can not understand what you are trying to tell them. Instead, find out what they are good at and make them work on it.

SCORPIO (October 24 to November 22):

The message from the stars to you this week Scorpio is that nothing in life is so urgent that it needs to be dealt with now. Wait for your time and let others move first – if nothing else, you can learn something useful from your mistakes.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 to December 21):

Try not to overdo it and believe that the world is falling apart just because you can not do what you want to do. Even a Sagittarius has to compromise, so accept that you will not do it your way. And smile more too.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 20):

Your confidence is incredible and there is so much you can do, but there is also the danger of you going too far and antagonizing someone who, to be blunt, is bigger and more connected than you. Make Capricorn friends, not enemies.

AQUARIUS (January 21 to February 19):

You have a lot on your plate at the moment and because of this you may be tempted to cut corners and expect no one to notice. But they will notice and their reputation will suffer as a result. Ask for help, it's much easier.

FISH (February 20 to March 20):

Do something meaningful in the coming days. What this thing is only you can decide, but if you do something that helps other people, you will not only do it, but it will also be very good. Make it great and do it with the heart.

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