Horoscope: Jan. 12-18

OVERVIEW:  Those who rain on your parade need to explain the reasons why. There is always someone who thinks they know better. Discount those who don’t have any investment in the end game. Ambitious resolve will move things forward like a steam roller with no brakes. It will take greater power now to stop the way events are unfolding. Intense emotional showdowns are self-defeating, as respect goes out the window. Conditions will be enforced; endings likely. Mature, levelheaded individuals rise in the ranks as positions change. Some have to eat their words and  move with the times. Take a break to regroup or socialize. Make strategic decisions.

ARIES: A change in your status will also have an effect on income or assets. Negotiate carefully .

TAURUS: Sudden events could see you making decisions about where you need to be. Analyze.

GEMINI: Meetings behind closed doors grow intense causing some to spill the beans. Regroup.

CANCER: Clarify information or produce evidence to back up what you say. This will be necessary. 

LEO: Changes with work or occupation could require some streamlining or renovations in places. 

VIRGO: Fresh ideas coupled with the right resources can ease your situation in  better direction. 

LIBRA: Assess what you need to spend on but don’t throw good money after bad. Move forward. 

SCORPIO: What you say or do brings a change among those who are still with you or leaving.

SAGITTARIUS: Firm up income sources even if how it arrives is altered. Secure a process now. 

CAPRICORN: Step out of your comfort zone as you are capable of much more than you think. 

AQUARIUS: Private talks or meetings bring matters to a point of no return. Act strategically . 

PISCES: You become aware of who is loyal and who is not. This can affect the pecking order. 

This article is written by or on behalf of an outsourced columnist and does not necessarily reflect the views of Castanet.