Spirit Keepers

Sunday, January 11
Dynamic self-expression is easier when the Moon enters dramatic Leo at 12:41 pm EST, yet messenger Mercury begins his retrograde cycle today, turning our thoughts inward. We must tie up loose ends before we can move forward with our plans. Communication problems that surface through the rest of January are symptoms of poor planning, sloppy thinking or bad judgment. Additionally, we are further slowed by the Sun's stabilizing trine to serious Saturn.

Aries	Cancer	Libra	Capricorn
Taurus	Leo	Scorpio	Aquarius
Gemini	Virgo	Sagittarius	Pisces

	Aries You may be quite sure of yourself today, but your overconfidence can be the source of trouble if you don't take the time to carefully observe others. It's easy to miss an important detail now, which can cost you valuable time and money. Your smartest move may be to doublecheck everything that you are told, for your friends might not realize the disservice of passing on incorrect data.

	Taurus Slowing down your forward movement may not seem very important to you now because it feels that you are only just keeping up with everything that's crucial. But you can wear yourself out if you believe that you must finish all that you have started. You want everyone to know how capable you are at your job, but it's smarter to take your time and do it right than it is to impress others with your efficiency.

	Gemini Your key planet Mercury turns heel in your 9th House of Big Ideas today, forcing you to reevaluate your plans before you begin your journey. Don't worry if you have to postpone your departure date; it's more important to get off of to a proper start than it is to rush off and head out toward the horizon without the details in order.

	Cancer You may become overly stubborn today if someone insists that you change your plans, especially if you have carefully considered your options and are doing what makes the most sense to you. You want to maintain contact with others, but you're not willing to sacrifice your personal agenda for the sake of being socially accepted. A little compromise is part of healthy negotiation, but don't give up your individuality in the process.

	Leo Rest and relaxation sound about right today, but the practical side of life can be a bit more unyielding. You are itching to shake up the status quo now, for valuable information can mean the difference between success and failure. Don't trust what you think you are learning. Rely on what you already know and not what you want to believe.

	Virgo Your ruling planet Mercury activates your 6th House of Work today, sharpening your perceptions. It looks like you won't miss any possibilities for advancement, as long as you keep your concentration focused. Luckily, you are able to thoroughly enjoy yourself now, even when you are working extra hard.

	Libra Seeking pleasure sounds like a good idea, but you could find yourself in a comedy of errors today as you follow directions incorrectly. It's easy to assume that everything will turn out fine, but it won't unless you hold up your end of the bargain. Reconsider what you promised and renegotiate a path that doesn't require so much work on your part.

	Scorpio You might intuitively feel what others want today, which can help you considerably at work. Why wait until the boss comes along and assigns you your job if you already know what it is? Starting earlier and working more methodically can turn your day into a pleasant one and can help you accomplish more than you thought possible.

	Sagittarius You have your feet on the ground today, yet, fortunately, the Moon is now emphasizing your 9th House of Adventure. You are ready for that big trip, yet first you need to go back over all the details one more time. Even if you don't find anything awry, you still must go through all the data with a fine-toothed comb. Solid preparation paves the way to a successful journey.

	Capricorn You aren't overly distracted by all the noise today. In fact, it's even easier for you now to follow a narrow, dedicated path toward your objectives. Mentally pound a stake into the high ground you want to reach. Then get your supplies in order and head out. Remember, there are no shortcuts; slow and steady really does win this race.

	Aquarius You might believe that you are the champion of a middle-of-the-road position that you can easily defend. You are quite willing to share your perspective on someone else's business, yet everything you say seems to provoke a challenge, even if you didn't intend to stir up conflict. Remember, your ideas are only one way to approach the situation, so give others the respect they deserve if their thoughts differ from yours.

	Pisces Although you are able to analyze a job and separate it into its components, don't make such a big deal of what you are doing now. Fulfilling your recent promises is crucial, but you won't need to waste your energy telling everyone about your process. It's not important to be in the spotlight today; just get the work done and move on to what's next.

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