Hi Libra! Saturn is slowing down in your sign in January, as he prepares to turn retrograde early next month, so this could be a rather sombre start to the new year for you! Everyone feels a bit fed up at this time of year, with Christmas over and the long winter nights still stretching out in front of us, but poor Librans will probably feel especially gloomy at this time, as Saturn makes it hard to feel joyous about anything at all! If you were born around the 20th to 24th of October this transit will hit you hardest of all, because Saturn will be lingering over your natal Sun now until March. It’s time to think about yourself and what you can do to nourish that beautiful soul, the rest of the world will have to take care of itself for a while. Remember that your energy levels will be rather low too, and certain ailments may trouble you more than usual, such as skin complaints, problems with your hair, teeth or bones, and joint pain.

Pluto conjuncts Mercury in your domestic area between the 9th and 15th of the month, and this could blow a family secret wide open for all to see! Be prepared for some home truths, as honesty and delving deep into the past to unearth the facts, all become prominent features of your family life. In fact, you could become rather obsessive about finding the truth, and this could result in unfounded suspicion or assumptions about innocent parties. Be sure before you make any accusations that you have all the information. This is a wonderful time for researching your family tree, or talking about subjects which others find difficult or controversial. Your sixth sense will also be powerful because of your natural ability to sense what is hidden below the surface, so pay attention to what your instincts tell you.

Financial strains will revolve around leisure activities this month, with the days after the 21st being the most challenging. Partners won’t help, they will be impulsive and will want to be free to make their own choices, and it will be difficult to stay in control of your outgoings. The new Moon on the 23rd will provide you with an opportunity to try out a new pastime, see a show or attend a concert, but this will be a very expensive treat. If you are planning a day out at the races or visiting a casino, it won’t be a very lucky period, so be cautious about splashing out too much on what looks like a dead cert, it will be bad news for your wallet! You could also meet someone new and exciting around this time if you are looking for love, and they will be interesting with lots to say, but getting to the next level of intimacy with them will be an arduous process, as you discover there’s not a lot more to entice you once you get past that sparkly smile!

Some soul-searching is necessary over your career this month, as the full Moon on the 9th brings an end to a project in your working life. Now this is over, you may feel a bit lost, so you need to regroup and work out what you want to do next. The Moon’s nodes will be causing trouble around your every day work after the 22nd, too, so expect disruption and arguments with colleagues. Start 2012 with a new approach to your work, and go for what you want, instead of sticking with what you know! Have a wonderful January!