Weekly horoscope: 2 astrologers' predictions for Monday January 9 - Sunday January 15

"Mars direct speaks of a balanced economic and environmental structure you may want to support. One way is through buying from local businesses."

"It’s too early to reach a final decision on a matter close to your heart, but thanks to events this week, you’re getting there. Armed and ready. Not trigger happy."

"Getting back into work after a break? Look at what you love doing, and ask friends and family around you to brainstorm ideas."

"Small upsets can be overcome, but if there is serious trouble in your love life, then there may be no repairing the damage after a disagreement late in the week."

"You often help friends out, but check your partner hasn’t made other plans. Your good deeds help you sleep better while Node’s in retrograde."

"Mars in your sign gets back on track and by the end of next week you’ll have your ducks in a row. Before then, there’s more information to come out."

"Trust your instincts determining fact from fiction. Staying open-minded will help you establish things more easily and you’ll see through the confusion."

"The holidays are over and it’s back to business. The trouble is, not everyone else is in the same place as you. Delays and no-shows are still the prevailing trend."

"As the softer side of someone emerges you add someone new to your list of wonderful people you can develop a closer relationship."

"You don’t need to wait until Valentine’s Day to know whether you’ve got a keeper or it’s back to the drawing board. Awakenings of one sort or another are incoming."

"It’s time to book some tickets to an indoor or open air theatre. Perhaps try something completely new, you will thoroughly enjoy yourself."

"You could discover that not everything that should have been done and dusted before Christmas has actually been dealt with. However, forget the blame game and accept an olive branch."

"Summon your patience if you’re dealing with a financial concern. Keep discussions manageable. Savings can be made and a small win surprises you."

"Some people appear to have a really bad case of the post-holiday blues at the minute. Rather than tackle them with their crimes and misdemeanors, instead make sweet, soothing sounds."

"Collaboration helps form or strengthen a special connection. Your intuition’s enhanced while the new moon’s in Aquarius, confirming you're on the right track."

"This is not the time to vent your outrage. It’ll end badly. Maybe someone is in the wrong, but ending the relationship is not the solution. At least, not yet."

"A family member surprises you by reaching out for support with something, helping to strengthen your relationship, especially with home or property matters."

"Things are poised to change, as someone has reversed their decision or decided on a new plan of action. So, for the moment, don’t fight it; play along with it."

"Focus on yourself while you’re still under the influence of last week’s planetary alignments. A family member surprises you with a homemade gift. "

"This week there is even more need to take your time before drawing conclusions. You may be absolutely correct, but another piece of the puzzle is about to be revealed."

"Help fix household problems, lend an ear or offer a friend business advice. Your favour will be returned. Open your heart to family."

"The path to true love is littered with potholes, and you may come across one. So, don’t rush your fences; what seems such a big issue now could be teeny-weeny."

"Taking a close friendship to a more spiritual level you’ll see how similar you are, especially when you discuss deeper emotions and beliefs."

"Are you ready for battle? Matters have been simmering nicely since Christmas and it is about time they came to the boil. Be ready to fight your corner, and win!"