The Stars This Week: December 31, 2012 - January 6, 2013

Make a Plan for the New Year!

Mercury's entrance into ambitious Capricorn on December 31 helps you formulate your plans for the year ahead. Be sure to remain extra flexible, however, since you'll receive lots of input from others when Mercury squares Uranus on January 3. Mars trines Jupiter on January 4, giving you cheerleaders and supporters who'll do whatever they can to help make your dreams come true! Finally, on January 6, Mercury conjuncts Pluto and sextiles Saturn, when your thirst for answers will practically turn you into a detective!

December 31: Mercury enters Capricorn
What are your goals for the year ahead? This transit helps you focus on practical details. Take a sensible and logical approach to everything now, whether you're deciding where you want to commit your resources, how you want to spend your money or which projects to take on. Share your ideas with those you trust, for they can help you create a workable plan. Mercury remains in Capricorn until January 20.

January 3: Mercury squares Uranus
Unexpected news, interesting conversations, flashes of brilliance and lightbulb-idea moments are all part of this dynamic transit as the messenger planet, Mercury, encounters eccentric Uranus. While you may feel like you're operating on information overload, there are still nuggets of gold in the seemingly overwhelming data stream you can mine to your advantage -- so pay attention!

January 4: Mars trines Jupiter
This aspect blesses you with loads of confidence, energy and optimism! Mars in Aquarius urges you to carve your own unique path, while Jupiter in Gemini supplies you with all the information you need to succeed. Don't let any bumps in the road stop you -- you have everything you need to move your goals forward now. Don't waste this chance!

January 6: Mercury conjuncts Pluto and sextiles Saturn
There's nothing superficial about this combination! If there's a mystery to be solved or information you need, you'll stop at nothing until you get the answers that satisfy you. And because of your determination, the sound advice you receive and your conversations with experienced individuals, you have a wonderful opportunity to improve your life. This a perfect time to schedule a meeting, send out a resumé or sign a contract.