Greetings Scorpio! Are you ready for 2012?! Well let’s get started then! The Sun shines his powerful rays on your house of communication for the first three weeks of January, so your head will be full of amazing ideas and plans for the future! This is a time when you will feel a strong urge to let others know how clever you are, and it will be important for your self-esteem that you show yourself to be articulate and capable of winning arguments. The days of the 9th to 20th will be especially busy for you, it might be hard to relax your mind during this period, so don’t be concerned if you suddenly find you can’t sleep! With Saturn squaring the Sun between the 13th and 22nd however, those insecurities about your lack of ability or lack of education will come back to haunt you, and you will need to try extra hard to prove your worth. This isn’t a good time for planning meetings or having debates, your lack of confidence will prevent you from fighting your corner as you would like.

January’s full Moon on the 9th will form a sextile with Mars, who is currently dragging his feet in your house of friends as he prepares to change direction on the 24th. Your morals are likely to be called into question around this time, over an issue connecting to a pal or acquaintance. You may see someone in a different light when you suddenly become aware of the facts, and this will force you to alter the judgement you made about them. Friendships in general will be tough this month, it will be hard to please people and there will be lots of tension and frustration around you. Be prepared for arguments and nit-picking and don’t get dragged into a battle, because there is no right and wrong about the situation, it’s simply a case of people needing space from one another.

There is lots of coming and going in your domestic area right now, to keep you busy with family affairs. Neptune aspecting two other planets from here during the days of the 8th to 14th will really make you see how important your loved ones are to you, and you will want to show them that you care. Happy memories will be all around, and you may be a little idealistic about how things at home should be and how everyone should be getting along. Family get-togethers around this time will be full of fun and nostalgia, but this isn’t a very practical aspect, so don’t plan anything large scale, because you won’t be in a fit state to organise it! The new Moon on the 23rd will bring something new to your family life, a new family member, a change of décor or even a house move could feature. With Uranus around, these changes could come suddenly or be made on a whim! Partners will cause tension after the 24th with their bombastic ways, you will be keen to put them straight on a few issues! Good luck!

Chiron conjuncts Venus in your house of love and romance from the 15th to 24th, and if you meet someone new, romantically, around this date, you will feel sympathy and a strong sense of protection for them, and will want to love them out of their difficult situation! If you have children, your empathy and care for them will reach a new high, but remember to protect yourself from energy loss, because you can’t give them your support if you’re feeling low or sick! Enjoy your month!