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by Joanne Madeline Moore
January 17 - January 23, 2022
Aries When it comes to a cherished hope,
Libra You pride yourself on your well-rounded
Taurus With vivacious Venus (your patron
Scorpio YAre you feeling restless? The
dream or wish, you may suddenly question your goals or mistrust your motives. That’s perfectly OK Rams. Some confusion is likely before you finalise your plans. Tuesday’s Mercury/ Chiron connection is fabulous for delicious daydreaming, creative projects, spiritual pursuits and helping others. Be inspired by birthday great Muhammad Ali: “The service you do for others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.”
planet) in retrograde mode until January 29, expect to be more introverted, and your social life will be much quieter than usual. You’re in the mood to pursue solo leisure activities like walking in the park, reading a book, journal writing or listening to music. Monday night’s Full Moon activates your neighbourhood zone. So you’ll feel inclined to do good deeds in your local community, but in a private and low-key way.
GGemini Personal and professional
relationships look complicated this week, as you misread signals or misunderstand motives. So avoid making major decisions until Mercury goes direct on February 4. And don’t let distractions muddle your mind! Focus, concentration and application will take you far as you research, rehearse or revise. In the words of American polymath (and birthday great) Benjamin Franklin: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
Cancer Expect an intense and emotional
week, as the Full Moon stimulates your sign. Your capacity to adapt will be put to the test, especially in personal relationships. An outdated partnership could end, making way for a new sweetheart or best friend. If you are overly defensive in your opinions and bossy in your behaviour, then loved ones and colleagues will stopp listeningg to what you have to sayy. So do your best to get the balance right between being firm and flexible!
Leo Cats are in the mood to cause plenty
of commotion but is that such a smart idea? Dramas and disruptive behaviour will just alienate you from others. By all means do your own thing but don’t disregard the needs of family, friends and colleagues in the process. And don’t assume you know how a loved one is thinking or feeling. With Mercury and Venus both retrograde, you’re probably way off the mark. So bide your time, observe closely and think before you speak.
Virgo g Virgos are the veritable worrywarts of
the zodiac. And this week – with Mercury and Venus both in retrograde mode – you could go into anxiety overdrive. So try to slow down, calm down, and keep things in perspective. Courtesy of Monday night’s Full Moon, it’s a good week to share your goals for the future with family and friends. Be inspired by singer-songwriter Dolly Parton (who turns 76 on Wednesday): “I wake up with new dreams every day.”
personality but – with Mercury and Venus both retrograde – it will be difficult to balance head and heart. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try! Loved ones or work colleagues will attempt to throw you off balance, scramble your sense of certainty or press your emotional buttons. But try to deflect their efforts with lashings of Libran style. Talking things through with a troubled friend is the healing balm they need.
Full Moon stirs your gypsy gene and finds you dreaming of greener pastures and foreign adventures. You’re also longing for deeper connections within your local community, but retrograde Mercury and retrograde Venus stymie progress this week. Meaningful friendships are possible, but only if they develop in an organic fashion. So passion, patience and persistence are required if you want to benefit from long-lasting results.
Sagittarius g This week retrograde
Venuus and retrograde Mercury frustrate plans and slow progress. Monday night’s Full Moon shines a spotlight on lust and loot, so an intimate relationship could soar spectacularly or crash and burn. And you need to keep up-to-date with money matters. If you are flexible and well-informed, then it will pay off further down the track. But if you are rash with cash and careless with credit, then you’ll end up worrying about your financial future.
Capricorn The Sun, Pluto and retrograde Venus are transiting through your sign, which amplifies your drive and ambition. And these planets also rev up your ruthless side, which can alienate you from others. Fortunately, Monday night’s Full Moon gives you a welcome boost as you romance your sweetheart, charm close friends or influence important people. But with Mercury reversing through your money zone, you need to be financially conservative and cautious.
Aquarius q Under the influence of Saturn and retroograde Mercury, motivation and energy levels will be low. You’re also likely to become confused about a current issue as too many options cloud your judgement. On Monday night, the Full Moon stirs up your reckless side and you could surprise (or even shock) others with an unpredictable move that comes out of left field. But too much haste could lead to an argument or accident so calm down before you come a cropper!
Test of discipline: Research from a Harvard Business study shows that 80 per cent of New Year’s resolutions fail by the beginning of February. file photograph
Have you stuck to your New Year’s resolution? RESEARCH from a Harvard Business study shows that 80 per cent of New Year’s resolutions fail by the beginning of February. Why? Because people’s New Year’s resolutions rarely have actionable steps. Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) would like to encourage everyone to set SMART goals, rather than ambiguous resolutions this year. As we bid farewell to another year of uncertainty, we look to 2022 with open arms and a determination for optimism. People all around the world see the New Year as a fresh slate and feel confident when setting out commitments to better oneself over the future 12 months. One of the most common resolutions is exercising more, but with such a broad term, it can be hard to attain as it does not clearly outline what an individual is trying to explicitly achieve and what it means to them. Every January, there is an influx of people signing up for gyms and exercise programs with the best intensions. However, when instant results aren’t noticed or an injury takes place, these numbers slowly dwindle. Initially, when thinking of resolutions, make sure the goal has meaning to you specifically, otherwise you’re unlikely to achieve them. These goals also need to be SMART - Specific,
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Pisces Do you have a cherished dream that
is taking forever to come true? Are you blaming everyone else for the hold-up? Take a good, long look at yourself – perhaps you are the problem? With Mars charging through your reputation zone (until January 24) and Jupiter in Pisces, there are no excuses for procrastinating. You’ll find the more proactive you are, the more your career and public profile will blossom. Sunday is a good time to meditate, contemplate and plan.
Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time bound. When reviewing your goals for 2022, you should have a clear outline of exactly what you aim to achieve within the year. “Setting yourself difficult challenges is all well and good, however it can seem daunting and unachievable at the beginning. If you divide the goals into manageable, bite-sized pieces to, you will be able to tick off your progress throughout the year,” ESSA exercise physiologist Carly Ryan said Most resolutions fail because a plan to accomplish the resolution hasn’t been made. Start small, like running for one minute then walking for one minute for a total of half an hour – slowly building from here, the goal becomes achievable. When you complete each step towards the ultimate goal, you build more trust in yourself each step and you are able to see distinct progress, which in turn increases self-discipline and motivation. Then the bigger challenges and resolutions are not so intimidating. So, when you grab a notepad and pen to set out your 2022 New Year’s resolutions, remember you need to warm up before you go from zero to 100. If you haven’t heard the story about the tortoise and the hare, slow and steady wins the race - play the long game.
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