Taurus may face a challenging start today with potential hurdles in daily tasks and miscommunication in relationships. Professional obstacles require patience and persistence. Financially, avoid risks and focus on securing current assets.

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★ Today you will enjoy some solitude and peace and quiet if you can manage this. It’s also a good day to think about what’s important to you, what really matters. In our busy world, we rarely take time to actually think about what’s important, unless we lose it. Tonight: Solitude.

If you make yourself useful to someone in a position of authority now they will find ways to repay you early in the new year.