Weekly horoscope: 3 astrologers' predictions for Monday 17th January—Sunday 23rd January

"It’s good to get things done, even if you’d rather have hung onto a situation for a little longer. It’s a new year, a new week and a new horizon."

"Under Mercury’s retrograde influence, planning may be exhausting so get some opinions from your friends."

"This promises to be a very intense week. Make sure you take time to pause and reflect before speaking out."

"Travel is an adventure, especially on a retrograde Mercury. Give yourself time for journeys and even if it takes ages, you will learn something to your advantage."

"You always manage a situation successfully when others are stressed as you see practical solutions staring you in the face."

"It’s an excellent time to do anything practical. Odd jobs that are outstanding can be completed easily now."

"The worry is often worse than the actuality, so where your finances are concerned, bring issues into the light. A love affair could also benefit from the same strategy."

"You need a break, so start planning a getaway. It could be for a weekend somewhere close by or perhaps an exotic place."

"Relationships are in focus for you. Do your best to put yourself into the other person’s shoes. You’ll be glad you made the effort."

"The only full moon in your sign this year comes with the theme of closure and completion. You are empowered and enlightened. Don’t let anyone say otherwise."

"You need to put more emphasis on making decisions. Choose whether to move forward with a project or to scrap it."

"Your health and wellbeing might need a boost at this time of year. Do anything that will make you feel pampered and nourished."

"Just because you don’t like the changes being forced upon you, doesn’t mean you have to vote with your feet. Negotiate. Find ways to work with the new status quo."

"Create some magic with lunch and a walk at a local park or stately home. A trip to the estate’s garden center will be a good plan."

"This may be a week of many surprises. So be prepared to change your plans at short notice if necessary."

"A gestation period is at an end and a delivery of some description is on its way. Three weeks into 2022 and it is time to reveal your creative spirit."

"Joining a new social circle is the way to go when you’re invited online by people you don’t know well one evening."

"Financially, you may need to do some restructuring. Think about what you truly need and consider giving away or selling the rest."

"There’s a lot of movement going on at base. A home move? Some renovation and decoration? Or could it be that you’re ready to set certain family members straight."

"Try meditation, color therapy or move some furniture around to feel a change of energy. Restore balance in your life."

"You may be undecided about a certain situation. Do not allow anyone to pressure you into making a move."

"It’s time to make a decision about the future of a relationship. Or maybe that decision is being made for you. Either way, there’s an aura of liberation to events."

"You’re about to face the start of a cycle with the new moon moving into Cancer. It’ll bring you a deep sense of prosperity."

"Explore more of your creativity. Finding out your hidden talents will be an exciting adventure."

"You may have to face financial facts, but that doesn’t mean all your hopes, plans and dreams are destined for the shredder. A way around an impasse can be found."

"Friends or family ask you to join them for a catch-up. Laughter is what you need right now and you’ll have a great time."

"You may be moving home or thinking of making a move. Look at your options. Things can change at a fast speed right now."

"Simmering situations reach bubbling point. You may have been hoping to delay a decision for a while, but time may not be what you need. Getting rid of deadwood is."

"Mars enters Capricorn, encouraging action. Sit on the river bank or by a canal and watch the barges going past."

"Remember to smile and to have fun every day. Sometimes you’re very serious and you forget to simply enjoy yourself!"

"This week you could very well be suffering from the post-holiday blues or it may be you are a little under the weather. Whatever the energy-drainer, defer, delegate and de-stress."

"It’s time to get baking, as the Sun enters your sign. Cakes, pies, quiches—you’re cooking up a storm for the family."

"It’s a good week for completing outstanding projects. You will have a great sense of satisfaction."

"An idea may be proving seemingly unworkable, but it may not be necessary to abandon it completely. In three weeks’ time, a revised version could be back on the table."

"You’ve a wonderful way with people and are often accused of reading minds as you’re tuned into subtle energies."

"It’s time to take a risk or two. Step outside of your comfort zone and you’ll create opportunities and magic you never knew was possible."