NEW YEAR STARS

By Aung Myin Kyaw (January 3 - 9, 2011)

Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18

Aquarius It may not be fashionable but what you might need in love right now is a little independence. Avoid ridiculous promises if possible, they may sound great or romantic but are, alas, hardly practical. Rather than focusing on love’s larger themes, pay more attention to the nitty-gritty.

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

Aquarius The fountain of knowledge is a mercurial tap and one that you must spend more time turning if you wish to achieve the goals you have set yourself. Family relations could go through a period of strain but think carefully before you shed certain responsibilities.

Aries March 21 - April 19

Aquarius Impulsive action may seem like a good idea this week but could result in you looking very silly. Smile in the face of adversity, you don’t want to look like a spoil sport when things don’t go your way. Your love life will hit a rich seam but things can still come crashing down around you.

Taurus April 20 - May 20

Aquarius Financial matters will improve somewhat and good news may also be on the way. Social duties may creep into your free time but could have some interesting results, particularly where your love life is concerned. All situations can be improved with a little effort.

Gemini May 21 - June 20

Aquarius Career worries may plague you more than usual this week and you would do well to focus more on what you have to offer than your perceived failings. Your decision-making may need some refinement with opportunities passing you by as you sit and think things over.

Cancer June 22 - July 22

Aquarius Friends may disappoint this week but rather than dismissing them as fair weather, look for opportunities for rapprochement. Listen closely to others and don’t forget your good manners at social events, even among company you know well. You have a lot to learn about the language of love.

Leo July 23 - Aug 22

Aquarius Romantic fantasies may be great fun but are hardly going to change your present circumstances. Pay a little homage to your desires and don’t shy away from the appreciation of beauty, however you choose to identify it. Travel will be good for you this week.

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22

Aquarius Tranquillity is something that you must foster on the inside rather than thinking of it as an outside influence. A few tricky questions are going to swamp your mind this week and you should seek the advice of close friends and relatives. Happiness is born of love and trust.

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22

Aquarius Your self-confidence is improving even though, at times, it seems like you may be taking two steps back for every one step forward. Do not consider humility to be weakness, even though it may on occasion make you look stupid. Consider further education.

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

Aquarius It’s good to have a little faith but don’t rely on it in place of solid reason and wholesome action. Something exciting may occur in your love life although you may feel unprepared to deal with the consequences. Determination at work is needed now more than ever.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

Aquarius The annoying duties you face would be less onerous if you managed your time better. Responsibilities are coming your way in love but you will not be afraid, at least not to begin with. Things may go wrong unexpectedly at work but as always, there are positive lessons to be learnt.