Weekly horoscope: 3 astrologers' predictions for Monday 10th January—Sunday 16th January

"Is it the weather? Or could it be the time of year? For one reason or another, it may prove difficult to get to places and make contact with people. Patience."

"You love animals and are happy to have lots of pets. You’re encouraged by an online article to get something more exotic."

"Listen carefully and repeat back to someone what they said. This will ensure smooth communications this week."

"Journeys are going to be complicated this week, whether that is in terms of travel itself or making plans and reaching conclusions. Keep on going, though, you will get there."

"You might consider publishing, exhibiting and making some creative things as Mars’ energy focuses your desires."

"Financially you may have several choices to make. Take your time and don’t be pressurized or pushed."

"January is a month of reckonings, so if you’re a teensy bit worried about finances or the state of a relationship, now’s the time to start setting wrongs to rights."

"You can be suspicious as you see things rationally. You have strong intuition, but you could try a psychic reading."

"Your love life is about to take an upturn. Send positive thoughts to all your loved ones and relationships will miraculously improve."

"You won’t be the only one not getting very far this week. Almost everyone is facing some kind of roadblock. Getting rid of what you don’t need is the antidote."

"You love fish and, as the Sun enters Aquarius, it’s the start of a big project for your garden. Maybe you are adding a water feature."

"This is an excellent time for launching a new product or service. Go out with confidence and you will receive a positive response."

"If someone goes AWOL or you feel an invisible wall has sprung up between you and your objectives, blame it on Mercury. Put a matter on hold for three weeks."

"Mercury is in direct motion bringing a message you’ve been waiting for. It’ll be what you wanted to hear, some good news."

"Your social circle may be changing. Give yourself permission to explore new groups that interest you."

"You will make more progress staying put than venturing out into the big, wide world. People may need more time to complete a project or to give you an answer."

"An emergency shopping trip is in order, as you’ve run out of some items. You will find extra packets hidden behind tins."

"This is a good time for focusing your attention on your health and wellbeing. Any new initiatives are under favourable stars."

"Be clear in your intentions and make sure you have the right end of the stick. In this climate, misunderstandings can become supersized. So, keep asking for clarification."

"Pluto urges you to be more organized—when a neighbor asks you to take items to a charity shop, add a few of your own."

"You may be juggling several balls this week. Set yourself priorities at the beginning of each day so you can keep on top of everything."

"This week, some people have got their wires crossed and some things may have gone astray over the holidays. Establish the facts first before shooting the messenger."

"You are planning a fun birthday celebration for an elderly family member, so a small barbecue or tea will be delicious."

"Keeping clear boundaries is essential. If your heart isn’t in it, don’t force yourself to say yes when you want to say no."

"This is a very slippery week, whether you are out and about or dealing with people. Facts and figures need to be checked and rechecked. Whatever happens, don’t busk it."

"Are you a horse lover? If so, get back in the saddle, book a trek with your best friend and enjoy some quality time together."

"This is the perfect time for developing a talent or skill you have. Be sure to put your focus on anything you love, and it will blossom."

"There are no halfway solutions. You’re either in or out, on or off. However, with Mercury in retrograde, breathing space might be all that’s needed to fix a problem."

"All the information you need is available, yet you still feel as though there is something missing. Try some visualization."

"Playing it safe makes life boring. It’s time to take a few risks and live on the wild side!"

"If in doubt, ask for extra time. Confusion is rife, and when you don’t know what to do, you should do nothing. By early February, things will look very different."

"There’s not much relaxing and resting in your average day. Shift your focus to something fun and entertaining."

"Make sure you listen to your body and rest when you need to. This is not the time for pushing yourself, but rather recharging your batteries."

"You are either divinely inspired or completely up the pole. So, don’t make a radical move without thinking it through very, very carefully. If it’s real, it will check out."

"If you’re looking to create a more harmonious home, research feng shui. It will make you feel more relaxed or energized."

"You may find you need more time alone this week. Give yourself plenty of breaks to just daydream. It will awaken your creative inspiration."