Quick-thinking Mercury, your ruler, is in fiery Aries to start the month, so your thought process is brief and to the point. You don’t think a lot about details now. In fact, the main thing on your mind is getting what you want with as little effort as possible, and you see no reason to apologize for it either!

Fiery Mars enters slower-paced Taurus on January 6, however, at which point your thought process slows down and you start to look around and realize that maybe you haven’t been making the best decisions lately, especially when it comes to love and money. Luckily, the Bull’s steady energy can help guide you in a better direction for the next few weeks.

A tense Mercury-Uranus square on the twelfth tests your rebellious ways and brings a burst of excitement with potentially dangerous consequences. When you’re standing at a crossroads, the choice is entirely yours to make, Gemini. Ask yourself why one is more tempting than the other—and what will happen if you don’t choose wisely.

The sun leaves steady Capricorn for quirky fellow air sign Aquarius on January 19, welcoming in a month of fresh thoughts and innovative ideas. This social energy encourages you to make new friends and business contacts and consider all types of people as your social circle widens.