Weekly horoscope: 2 astrologers' predictions for Monday January 30 - Sunday February 5

"A new pet could be on the cards. You might decide to rescue. If so, one who needs extra care wins your heart."

"There is an aura of the unexpected to deal with, so think twice before adding oxygen to an already smouldering situation. Be your warm and wonderful self, not a hothead."

"Plan a weekend away with a few good friends. Look for somewhere close by where you can enjoy chatting, while getting outside, too."

"There’s two ways to view these unpredictable stars: either a problem will be solved in a sudden, unusual way or a bolt from the blue could send you into a tailspin."

"As your ruling planet’s in direct motion you might be asked to watch a neighbour’s house or pet. They’d do it for you."

"Assume nothing. This is one of those weeks when people do what you don’t expect and when things you rely on suddenly stop working. Keeps you on your toes, though."

"Pour your energy into a new direction. The most important thing is those around you, as you spend more time with loved ones."

"Financial knots can be unravelled and mistakes corrected. Nonetheless, it would certainly help your cause to obey any signal that suggests all is not well or sums don’t add up."

"You may sympathise with others more while Mercury’s in your polar opposite. Your role is to transform situations for the better for all involved."

"Sunday’s only full moon in Leo this year is all about closure and completion. There is something both unexpected and also final about events, so do nothing in a heartbeat."

"The less a colleague knows about you the better, as they ignore the rules. Keep notes of developments, you might need it later."

"Adapt to any changes without complaint. People may be a tad strung out at present, and the more understanding you can be and the less demanding, the better for everyone."

"Taking the initiative with matters of the heart is the catalyst to creating a passionate partnership. Embrace every romantic moment you have together."

"A gestation period is at an end, and you’ll see where all that effort has got you. Whatever the result, there’s a twist in the tail. Be open to change."

"Let your intuition guide you during this week’s astral configuration. Invest in yourself using this opportunity to achieve whatever you set your heart on."

"The thing about the unexpected is that you can never prepare for it. However, if you have a funny feeling that something is going in the wrong direction, take action."

"Some of your closest friends are high achievers, but now’s your chance to discover your true, unique strengths. New friendships will be formed."

"Journeys may not go quite as you had hoped or planned. There could be delays and detours. Likewise, discussions may take you where you didn’t expect to go. Stay chilled."

"Something you read will have a profound impact. The waning moon in Leo could lead you to follow a new and unusual path."

"Dare to be different. Life is unpredictable at the best of times, but under these stars anything and everything may happen. That doesn’t mean it can’t be good fun, though."

"Learning something new doesn't have to be daunting and will work wonders for your confidence. Find a course, you will sail through it!"

"There may be a connection between events of mid-August and now, especially regarding a relationship. A situation is ready to go to the next level or it’s over and out."

"You’ll meet people who’ll be important in your future. Get curious about how others find their happiness and be open to their ideas."

"Sometimes, last moment decisions work out absolutely brilliantly, but then other times they don’t. This is not the time to take a chance unless you can live with the consequences."