JANET AMID'S WEEKLY HOROSCOPES

The Sun is in Aquarius from January 19-February 18. During this cycle, we are motivated by our hunger for knowledge, experience, and originality. Innovation is more important to us than convention. We become more aware of what is outdated in our lives, and strive to find new perspectives and new ways to do things.

Mercury is in Pisces from February 5-April 13. When Mercury is in Pisces, our thinking processes are more visual, intuitive, and imaginative. We are more attuned to the world of emotion, and it colors both our thoughts and our communication style. We guess well, express ourselves with imagery, and make decisions intuitively.

Venus is in Aquarius from February 1-25. We move towards unconventionality, independence, and freedom as themes in our social relationships under this influence. Experimental relationships are more intriguing now as being friends as well as lovers is just important to us. Allowing one another freedom of expression, and treating others fairly, unselfishly, and impartially, are themes now.

Mars is in Pisces from February 1-March 12. We tend to feel less motivated to go after traditional goals, and more motivated to pursue spiritual or emotional drives during this cycle. We dislike confrontation during this trend. Our output is variable rather than straightforward, and our energy is similarly up and down. We may put others' needs ahead of our own, and our more idealistic side comes to the fore. During this cycle, going after what we want becomes less straightforward and more complicated!

Aries – As the Sun continues to transit in the airy sign of Aquarius, friendships appear bit less stressful, more confidant. Good time to get your social life back on track. However with transiting Mars, your ruler traveling in your house of the hidden, much can be said about gaining insight through intuition. Good period for working behind the scenes.

Taurus – The continuous tug pull between work and fun plays a key role in your everyday interactions. You may need to change your course of action as you end up being everything to everyone as Mars travels through your area of friends. Know that as the planets continue in their transit, you would do well to just take each day as it comes.

Gemini – Much can be said about Gemini people, they are the perpetual optimists of the zodiac. This can be a rather keen and insightful period for you as transiting Jupiter in your own sign opens the way to some new changes. Although with transiting Mars at the zenith part of your career house, you may find yourself taking on way too many projects.

Cancer – Work issues may be mounting and your need to be more watchful of money matters is well indicated. However, your desire to be more playful and more adventurous is also a clear sign that you are not yourself these days. You may find yourself becoming more introspective as well as aware as Mars travels in your area of higher thought.

Leo – As always Leo takes the lead in every script that is played out. A good strong industrial cycle for you as your fire energy begins to surface. Know that with the opposition of the transiting Sun, as well as Saturn in Scorpio, you may feel thrown off balance, however its up to you to regain your momentum.

Virgo – Time to clean house, take a look at what your goals are, gear in to where you would like to be. Partnerships take on a new perspective as Mars traveling through your area of relationships intensifies your need to a connection. Also a good strong period for you to start planning the seed of life. Also, your money house finally looks a bit more favorable these days.

Libra – Your personal house is going through much transition these days, time to put your thinking cap on, focus on health and personal responsibilities. Just know that your sense of discipline gets you over the rough patches. In all actuality this is a good chance period for you as well.

Scorpio – Though you are a creature of habit, this is your time to really kick in to first gear with change. A great cycle for you to venture out of the box. Also, a time for you to know who your true friends are. Co workers may be in a dither these days.

Sag – This can be a strong, yet powerful week for you in areas of love and money. as you find yourself finally getting back on track. Although family matters may be touchy. Also, be well aware that your common sense plays a key role. This is your cycle to really get things moving in the right direction.

Cap – You may be a bit self absorbed these days as much of what is going on seems to be a bit confusing. Know that changes are in order but much for the best. Also, your mannerisms indicate that there may be more going on behind the scenes.

Aquarius – Your life will begin to slowly settle down in the next few weeks or so as the Sun in your own sign illuminates you. It's your turn to finally get some positive feedback. Also be aware that financial and personal matters may be easing up for you. It may take time but all in all stressors may come to a close.

Pisces – You need a be a bit more watchful as far as money goes, also a good time to really kick it up a notch when dealing with friends and family. Time to put yourself first, shift into first gear and move forward. Mars in Pisces can be a great motivator.