A mix of energies can find you over eager, and yet fairly cautious. How to find the right balance? As Mars in your sign aligns with expansive Jupiter, you may have big ideas and be eager to set them in motion right away. But with prudent Saturn involved, your instincts could tell you to rein in your enthusiasm. You might lose out unless you're sure you've rooted out major risks.

Fixed influences might help offset a desire to make an impulsive move, or to opt for a change of plan. In fact, if you can hold back from doing anything on the spur of the moment, there are positive gains to be made from your current situation. With the right approach, you may have the ability to influence those in positions of power in a way that benefits everyone, Taurus.

If you're enjoying an experience or budding romance, you might not want this phase to end. With a very fixed focus, it may be tempting to hold on rather than flow with events. If you try too hard to keep things as they are, they will slip away, and you'll be disappointed. The nature of life is change, and trying to stop it can prevent better opportunities from reaching you, Taurus.

Felt in a muddle? This can change dramatically, as potent Mars enters your sign from the 6th. Now it's all systems go, as clarity dawns and you make a start on plans that have been on the backburner. You'll be eager to move out of your comfort zone and explore fresh opportunities, and January 12th is the perfect time to initiate new ideas. Exciting plans may be on the cards, but don't be too quick off the mark. No matter how excited you are, it pays to research the details.