Your horoscope for the week ahead by Sade The Astrology Vixen (12th to 18th Jan)

Aries: Mercury retrograde might be over, but keep your hazard lights on in the communication zone. Pick your words with care, otherwise brace yourself for an unnecessary back and forth over a tweet or a text. 

Taurus: Slow and steady as you go is your innate ethos. This week, however, you might see an unusual spike in adrenaline when it comes to your new year goals. Build the right infrastructure now, just in case you end up taking on more than you can handle.

Gemini: Hey Gemini, be cautious – if you've been weaving any white lies into your promises, you could find yourself in hot water. Now's not the moment to partake in games where the rules haven't been disclosed to all the players around the board.

Cancer: Some serious relationship conversations may be underway, supporting you in cutting to the chase without stepping on egg shells. Change can only happen if we proceed with courage.

Leo: Even if you don't label yourself a 'creative,' this week you're open to shaking things up by embracing a spontaneous approach. Don't conform to the mainstream script. Let joy be your word for the week.

Virgo: As much as you dislike taking shortcuts at work, a wave of inspiration may hit you over the coming days. This will allow you to step outside of the mainstream box and let go of how things have always been.

Libra: Bear in mind that your day has finite hours. Trying to appease everyone might disrupt your plans, leaving you feeling burnt out. Strike a balance by being mindful of how you allocate your generous time. 

Scorpio: Be aware of your troublesome trust issues, as they might lead you into a pattern that could have easily been sidestepped. Consider this: the magic lies in trusting yourself to co-create wholesome connections with others.

Sagittarius: Don’t want to get too carried away with yourself this week. You never know, you might find yourself hoodwinked. Don't take what people have to say at face value, and do your own research before you sign on the dotted line. 

Capricorn: This is one of the prime weeks out of the year to make some savvy and lucrative financial investments and you've been given a new year's treat. Remember that your time is also a currency, so widen your range of abundance.