Don’t ignore an inner voice urging you to make big changes within the domestic arena. As Mars joins forces with Uranus, there will be energetic forces at play reminding you that you have a tendency to disregard situations that no longer work in your favour. Find the courage to replace the old with the new.

Be brave enough to address an ongoing uncertainty about some aspects of your life. And share your thoughts and feelings with somebody who has experienced something similar in the past. Merely knowing that you’re not alone will help you keep your concerns in perspective and tackle areas that are not nearly as threatening as you first think.

Having wondered whether you could ever trust your instincts again after a disappointing outcome on the career or financial front, your self-confidence in the area will soon be restored. You cannot, of course, start taking chances. But you certainly should explore deals that, according to available data, are fairly low risk but inspiring at the same time.

Much as you might dislike having to admit that your words and actions are being censored, you must show respect to whoever is involved. They’re probably more experienced than you are within the field in question, so resist the urge to criticise strategies that are fairly new to you. Observe carefully and absorb what’s going on.

Don’t assume you’ll be given all the guidance you need for a professional, business or financial venture; you mustn’t be surprised if you’re left to fend for yourself. Friction between Jupiter and Pluto means that one or two people might overpromise, so think creatively when you’re forced to rely on your own resources.

There’s no need to berate yourself for having been too outspoken with someone you love. After three weeks of talking at cross purposes, you’ll be glad when Mercury’s retrograde phase finally ends on 4 February. Even so, make it clear that the two of you still need to improve communications and avoid playing the blame game.

With money coming in and going out, you’ll realise it could be a good opportunity to plan a trip or some sort of academic or cultural gathering. And when you weigh it all up, you’ll probably decide that it’s worth the investment—provided you’re not likely to end up seriously in debt, of course.

Although you won’t want to come across as a bully or a know-all, you’ll insist that peers or companions fulfil functions they’ve been avoiding. Should you feel guilty about speaking your mind? No. But ask yourself whether, having remained silent for rather too long, you’re in danger of going over the top. Tread carefully.

As soon as you make headway with regard to improving your physical or emotional health and well-being, you’ll want others to follow suit. And that’s fine, provided you don’t begin to irritate them by sounding self-satisfied and dictatorial. You’ll need to resort to a great deal more carrot than stick with one person in particular.

Those suggesting you have forgotten how to enjoy yourself merely want what’s best for you. So instead of taking offence, be glad they care as much as they do. A Sun-Saturn connection should mean that you start allowing yourself time to switch off and indulge in whatever puts a great big smile on your face.

Without realising it, you may have distanced yourself from friends or relatives who worry that they’ve done something wrong. True, you might well have an extremely full diary at the moment. Even so, small acts of caring and kindness are great investments when it comes to some of your closest relationships.

Having procrastinated over practical matters, listen to those who genuinely want you to put things in place. What you mustn’t do in the process is to resent the feeling that you’re being patronised. You’re not. You’re simply being given a helping hand by this individual who has more know-how than you within the territory concerned.