Aries (Mar 20-Apr 19) A fear of losing your job or social standing could lead you to overcommit yourself. Headstrong as you are, you really do think you can do it all with one hand tied behind your back. Even with both hands available, you’re going to disappoint someone important to you if you’re not more realistic about your ability to follow through on your promises.

Taurus (Apr 19-May 20) Repeat after me: I am not what I do. Your life should be enhanced and supplemented by your work, not defined by it. I’m not necessarily suggesting changing jobs. First, try changing your attitude about the one you’ve got.

Gemini (May 20-Jun 20) You feel like you can change the world, but you can’t do it alone. Surround yourself with good solid people, and then delegate. Lots of praise and encouragement are key to making it all work, but don’t descend into flattery. Truly intelligent people (you know, people like you and me) hate that.

Cancer (Jun 20-Jul 22) Stop hiding in your cave licking your wounds and nursing your grudges. Hermits are so Middle Ages. How long do you want to be a wallflower at the big party going on all around you? You’re more warmly regarded than you think you are. So drop all your pointless baggage and get out there and prove it to yourself.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 22) Your uncharacteristic need for solitude is currently at odds with the demands of duty and social obligations. Stick with familiar faces and places if you can’t get enough alone time to satisfy you. New people seem inscrutable and scary right now, don’t they?

Virgo (Aug 22-Sep 22) The problem with enjoying work is that if you’re not careful, enjoying yourself becomes work. It’s time to make room in your schedule for some pointless fun—a new hobby, a nice little trip, maybe a cooking class. Make it a group activity. You need light social interactions more than you realize.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) Here’s a good way for you to beat back the January blahs: Feng shui your house—or just rearrange the furniture and get some new curtains— then host a nice low-key get-together with some of the people you work with (or hope to work with.) You might as well combine your socializing with professional networking, since none of your friends seem to get you anyway.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) You could sell ice to Eskimos and snake oil to snakes, you smooth silver-tongued devil. If you’ve got some persuading to do, now is the time to do it, but try to resist the temptation to use your powers for evil. It’s not a question of ethics, it’s just that your superpowers won’t work as well that way.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) There are so many dynamic new influences coming into your life that you’re starting to feel a little overwhelmed. You want to say yes to new experiences, but how can you make room for them in your already full life? By letting go of old, outgrown attachments that no longer serve you. First the bitter, then the sweet.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 20) Lately it feels like you do all the work and get none of the credit. You don’t know who to trust, and you just can’t open your mouth without saying the wrong thing. Not the best of times for you Goats. Your mission is to get through this period with your inherent grace and dignity intact. Friends can help—or at least add some humor to it all.

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) You haven’t been too sure-footed lately. You’re looking so far ahead that you don’t notice what’s in front of you until you stub your toes on it or step in it. Do you really want to live with sore, swollen toes and/or dog poo on your shoe? Of course not. Time to take a reality break and deal with immediate, practical matters.

Pisces (Feb 18-Mar 20) This is a great time to get involved in social activity that doesn’t involve self-defeating self-sacrifice or excessive drinking. New year, new you, y’know? Go on and try it out. I promise it’ll be more fun than it sounds.