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January 2016 Horoscope: Predictions for Taurus


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    Taurus born April 21 to 30    
    Taurus born May 1 to 10    
    Taurus born May 11 to 21    

 

 

Overview for this Month: Taurus (All)

January 2016

The month ahead is an important one for learning and relating, dear Taurus. A partnership can become quite heated and animated. You could find that you're doing some people-pleasing now, as others seem to be a little more demanding of your energy and time, but it's important to avoid going overboard to the point that you're resentful. Relationship imbalances can become very obvious now, and resolutions to problems are demanded. With Jupiter turning retrograde in your solar fifth house, this is a time for realigning your thinking towards a creative project, pleasure, or romance. You don't need to put things on hold until May, but you can benefit from slowing things down a little so that you can catch your breath. Romantic prospects are still very good, although in the coming weeks, you might be refining your approach to getting what (and who) you want in love. There can be the need for entirely new activities in order to bring emotional refreshment to your life this month. You may be demanding a conversation to get to the bottom of things around the 22nd and 29th. Avoid jumping to conclusions or locking into a deal on the first of these dates. You're more likely to see things clearly on the second date. On the 4-5, watch what you say and how you say it, and avoid pushy people or impatient words and moves. Important thinking about matters related to education, publishing, or travel is in focus in January, particularly around the 13-14. This can also be a time of romantic or creative success or ideas that have legs to stand on. Mars moves into opposition with your sign on the 3rd, and this can serve to stir up passions, not always comfortably. While some of you could be experiencing real conflicts with a partner or best friend, others may be actively working to improve partnerships. Relationships that have been too restrictive, tense, dull, or negative need to improve. A partner could be aggressive or cranky, or possibly simply taking the lead. Try to muster up patience, but stand up for yourself if necessary. Oftentimes partners have something to teach us, as they can mirror parts of ourselves that we haven't identified with or clearly seen before. At this time, a relationship or partner could be reflecting your own desire for action. Until the 23rd, you're in a great position to smooth over conflicts over money, debts, or other imbalances. It can be a good time to get a loan if needed. On the 22-24, family matters demand your attention. It's a good time to pay more attention to family, to have a reunion, to buy something special for the home (although big purchases are best saved for after the 25th), or to enjoy a bonding family activity. From the 20th forward, more and more thought may be given to your career, responsibilities, reputation, and long-term goals.
 

See also This Month in Astrology.


 

Taurus (Born April 21 to 30) and Taurus Ascendant from 0 to 10 degrees Taurus:

January 2016 Taurus Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

January 2016

 

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until January 20th:

The Sun continues to shine its light on your solar ninth house now. This is a cycle in which you seek to expand your experiences and awareness, whether through philosophical thinking, higher education, travel, or simply activities that take you away from your everyday routines. You may feel a little restless if you don't find ways to explore. It's an excellent period for looking at your life from a different perspective--a broader one--whether you initiate this process or you make contact with others who stimulate you to think about your circumstances differently. Your energy is strong, open, and friendly right now, you come across well to others, and you are a little bolder and adventurous than usual.

From January 20th forward:

The Sun illuminates your career and reputation sector. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your "place" or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle. You want to shine. Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until January 23rd:

Venus continues to move through your solar eighth house during this period. You are attracted to the deeper elements of relationships and social interactions now, rather than what you meet on the surface. Mysteries fascinate you and you could be looking for others' motives for doing and saying what they do. It's a good time to feel supported by others, whether it's financially or emotionally. It's also a strong cycle for discovering your own hidden talents as well as fascinating things about a partner.

From January 23rd forward:

Venus graces your solar ninth house during this period. A taste for the exotic takes hold during this cycle. Routine affairs simply don't seem to satisfy. You receive pleasure from anything that expands your horizons, both physically and mentally. Foreign people and places may particularly appeal now. You tend to be expansive and generous when it comes to love. A love interest who attracts you during this cycle may be somebody who you previously wouldn't consider attractive, or someone whose cultural background is very different than yours. You have a taste for the exotic and the spirit to match. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life--who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Mercury is retrograde from January 5-25:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with lovers or children, and regarding financial affairs, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your judgment with regards to personal finances (Gemini-ruled for you) as well as romantic partners and creative endeavors may not be up to par just now, so do avoid "signing on the dotted line". Speculation is not advised during this cycle.

Occurring in your solar ninth and tenth houses this time, extra care should be used when communicating with superiors and co-workers, and regarding travel or education plans. Delays are very possible. You may be re-thinking things regarding your life path, but it's best to think rather than act for now, as your judgment may be compromised. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with co-workers, professors, lawyers, and family members, or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until January 3rd:

Mars continues to animate and energize your solar sixth house. Energy and initiative for work, health, and other daily activities increase. You are self-motivated when it comes to these matters. If there are disagreements and disputes that erupt on the job now, they may be due to a feeling of stress or impatience, or they could come from your desire to get things done independently. It's best to apply energy productively to completing projects that are unfinished or even to get ahead of yourself. It's a strong period for feeling motivated for starting a new health or fitness routine.

From January 3rd forward:

Mars energizes and animates your solar seventh house. Partnerships may suffer from ego conflicts, or opposition from others may be challenging. Use the extra energy that Mars brings to this sector of your chart to work cooperatively on relationship problems. You may even find that you seem to need someone's help in order to do what you want to do during this cycle. Relationships are vivacious and dynamic during this period. When a difference arises, you are quick to settle it, and have little patience for sweeping matters under the rug. Your close personal relationships are lively during this cycle--full of conflicts and resolutions or reconciliations.

Overview Horoscope:

The month ahead is an important one for learning and relating, dear Taurus. A partnership can become quite heated and animated. You could find that you're doing some people-pleasing now, as others seem to be a little more demanding of your energy and time, but it's important to avoid going overboard to the point that you're resentful. Relationship imbalances can become very obvious now, and resolutions to problems are demanded. With Jupiter turning retrograde in your solar fifth house, this is a time for realigning your thinking towards a creative project, pleasure, or romance. You don't need to put things on hold until May, but you can benefit from slowing things down a little so that you can catch your breath. Romantic prospects are still very good, although in the coming weeks, you might be refining your approach to getting what (and who) you want in love. There can be the need for entirely new activities in order to bring emotional refreshment to your life this month. You may be demanding a conversation to get to the bottom of things around the 22nd and 29th. Avoid jumping to conclusions or locking into a deal on the first of these dates. You're more likely to see things clearly on the second date. On the 4-5, watch what you say and how you say it, and avoid pushy people or impatient words and moves. Important thinking about matters related to education, publishing, or travel is in focus in January, particularly around the 13-14. This can also be a time of romantic or creative success or ideas that have legs to stand on. Mars moves into opposition with your sign on the 3rd, and this can serve to stir up passions, not always comfortably. While some of you could be experiencing real conflicts with a partner or best friend, others may be actively working to improve partnerships. Relationships that have been too restrictive, tense, dull, or negative need to improve. A partner could be aggressive or cranky, or possibly simply taking the lead. Try to muster up patience, but stand up for yourself if necessary. Oftentimes partners have something to teach us, as they can mirror parts of ourselves that we haven't identified with or clearly seen before. At this time, a relationship or partner could be reflecting your own desire for action. Until the 23rd, you're in a great position to smooth over conflicts over money, debts, or other imbalances. It can be a good time to get a loan if needed. On the 22-24, family matters demand your attention. It's a good time to pay more attention to family, to have a reunion, to buy something special for the home (although big purchases are best saved for after the 25th), or to enjoy a bonding family activity. From the 20th forward, more and more thought may be given to your career, responsibilities, reputation, and long-term goals.

See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.

Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.

 

Know More About Yourself and Others

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birth chart reports, relationship reports, future forecasts, and more.

 

Love & Romance Forecast Report

Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our
Love & Romance Forecast report.

 

Romantic Compatibility Reports

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romantic compatibility reports, including
the Synastry and Love Ties reports.

 

See also general trends for Taurus in 2015.



 

Taurus (Born May 1 to 10) and Taurus Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Taurus:

January 2016 Taurus Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

January 2016

 

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

This month, with the Sun spotlighting your solar ninth house, your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now. A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with managing everyday affairs and important details.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until January 7th:Venus continues her trek through your partnership sector. Meaningful and harmonious relationships--both social and romantic--define you during this cycle, affecting your mind, body, and soul. Financial or social success may come to or through your marriage partner at this time. Special attention to and from a partner is in focus, and flattery works to your advantage! Give to a partner exactly what you would like to receive just now. It's not about you right now--it's about someone else close. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. You have a greater need than usual for contact and exchange with an intimate partner. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections.

From January 7th forward:

Venus graces your solar eighth house now. During this cycle, a financial boost is possible, or you may gain financially through your partner. A deep and intimate connection made now could be revitalizing and even healing. You are more inclined to want to smooth over differences in a partnership concerning the sharing of power, intimacy matters, finances, and other emotionally-charged topics. Intimate relationships are intensified now. Either you or your partner want a deeper union.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Mercury is retrograde from January 5-25:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with lovers or children, and regarding financial affairs, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your judgment with regards to personal finances (Gemini-ruled for you) as well as romantic partners and creative endeavors may not be up to par just now, so do avoid "signing on the dotted line". Speculation is not advised during this cycle.

Occurring in your solar ninth house this time, extra care should be exercised regarding travel or education plans. Delays or complications are very possible in these areas. Go over applications carefully before submitting them and make sure you understand instructions clearly. Expressing your opinions now might come across in entirely the wrong way. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with professors and lawyers as well; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until January 22nd:

Mars continues to animate and energize your solar sixth house. Energy and initiative for work, health, and other daily activities increase. You are self-motivated when it comes to these matters. If there are disagreements and disputes that erupt on the job now, they may be due to a feeling of stress or impatience, or they could come from your desire to get things done independently. It's best to apply energy productively to completing projects that are unfinished or even to get ahead of yourself. It's a strong period for feeling motivated for starting a new health or fitness routine.

From January 22nd forward:

Mars energizes and animates your solar seventh house. Partnerships may suffer from ego conflicts, or opposition from others may be challenging. Use the extra energy that Mars brings to this sector of your chart to work cooperatively on relationship problems. You may even find that you seem to need someone's help in order to do what you want to do during this cycle. Relationships are vivacious and dynamic during this period. When a difference arises, you are quick to settle it, and have little patience for sweeping matters under the rug. Your close personal relationships are lively during this cycle--full of conflicts and resolutions or reconciliations.

Overview Horoscope:

The month ahead is an important one for learning and relating, dear Taurus. A partnership can become quite heated and animated. You could find that you're doing some people-pleasing now, as others seem to be a little more demanding of your energy and time, but it's important to avoid going overboard to the point that you're resentful. Relationship imbalances can become very obvious now, and resolutions to problems are demanded. With Jupiter turning retrograde in your solar fifth house, this is a time for realigning your thinking towards a creative project, pleasure, or romance. You don't need to put things on hold until May, but you can benefit from slowing things down a little so that you can catch your breath. Romantic prospects are still very good, although in the coming weeks, you might be refining your approach to getting what (and who) you want in love. There can be the need for entirely new activities in order to bring emotional refreshment to your life this month. You may be demanding a conversation to get to the bottom of things around the 22nd and 29th. Avoid jumping to conclusions or locking into a deal on the first of these dates. You're more likely to see things clearly on the second date. On the 4-5, watch what you say and how you say it, and avoid pushy people or impatient words and moves. Important thinking about matters related to education, publishing, or travel is in focus in January, particularly around the 13-14. This can also be a time of romantic or creative success or ideas that have legs to stand on. Mars moves into opposition with your sign on the 3rd, and this can serve to stir up passions, not always comfortably. While some of you could be experiencing real conflicts with a partner or best friend, others may be actively working to improve partnerships. Relationships that have been too restrictive, tense, dull, or negative need to improve. A partner could be aggressive or cranky, or possibly simply taking the lead. Try to muster up patience, but stand up for yourself if necessary. Oftentimes partners have something to teach us, as they can mirror parts of ourselves that we haven't identified with or clearly seen before. At this time, a relationship or partner could be reflecting your own desire for action. Until the 23rd, you're in a great position to smooth over conflicts over money, debts, or other imbalances. It can be a good time to get a loan if needed. On the 22-24, family matters demand your attention. It's a good time to pay more attention to family, to have a reunion, to buy something special for the home (although big purchases are best saved for after the 25th), or to enjoy a bonding family activity. From the 20th forward, more and more thought may be given to your career, responsibilities, reputation, and long-term goals.

See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.

Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.

 

Know More About Yourself and Others

Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
birth chart reports, relationship reports, future forecasts, and more.

 

Love & Romance Forecast Report

Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our
Love & Romance Forecast report.

 

Romantic Compatibility Reports

Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
romantic compatibility reports, including
the Synastry and Love Ties reports.

 

See also general trends for Taurus in 2015.



 

Taurus (Born May 11 to 21) AND Taurus Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Taurus:

January 2016 Taurus Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

January 2016

 

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until January 10th:

The Sun continues to highlight your solar eighth house. Your attention turns inward, as well as to close personal relationships on a deeper level. Personal transformations, personal power, and intimate matters fulfill you most during this cycle. There may be a strong focus on other's money, such as the resources of a partner, inheritance, banking and loans, or taxes. You are more intense in your mood and disposition, and perhaps even secretive, at this time of year. You are more in touch with the deeper and even primal elements of your own personality, and more able to see these things in others. This can be a determined and personally powerful time of year if you apply the energy of this transit constructively.

From January 10th forward:

This month, with the Sun spotlighting your solar ninth house, your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now. A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with managing everyday affairs and important details.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until January 15th:Venus continues her trek through your partnership sector. Meaningful and harmonious relationships--both social and romantic--define you during this cycle, affecting your mind, body, and soul. Financial or social success may come to or through your marriage partner at this time. Special attention to and from a partner is in focus, and flattery works to your advantage! Give to a partner exactly what you would like to receive just now. It's not about you right now--it's about someone else close. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. You have a greater need than usual for contact and exchange with an intimate partner. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections.

From January 15th forward:

Venus graces your solar eighth house now. During this cycle, a financial boost is possible, or you may gain financially through your partner. A deep and intimate connection made now could be revitalizing and even healing. You are more inclined to want to smooth over differences in a partnership concerning the sharing of power, intimacy matters, finances, and other emotionally-charged topics. Intimate relationships are intensified now. Either you or your partner want a deeper union.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Mercury is retrograde from January 5-25:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with lovers or children, and regarding financial affairs, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your judgment with regards to personal finances (Gemini-ruled for you) as well as romantic partners and creative endeavors may not be up to par just now, so do avoid "signing on the dotted line". Speculation is not advised during this cycle.

Occurring in your solar ninth house this time, extra care should be exercised regarding travel or education plans. Delays or complications are very possible in these areas. Go over applications carefully before submitting them and make sure you understand instructions clearly. Expressing your opinions now might come across in entirely the wrong way. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with professors and lawyers as well; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to animate and energize your solar sixth house. Energy and initiative for work, health, and other daily activities increase. You are self-motivated when it comes to these matters. If there are disagreements and disputes that erupt on the job now, they may be due to a feeling of stress or impatience, or they could come from your desire to get things done independently. It's best to apply energy productively to completing projects that are unfinished or even to get ahead of yourself. It's a strong period for feeling motivated for starting a new health or fitness routine.

Overview Horoscope:

The month ahead is an important one for learning and relating, dear Taurus. A partnership can become quite heated and animated. You could find that you're doing some people-pleasing now, as others seem to be a little more demanding of your energy and time, but it's important to avoid going overboard to the point that you're resentful. Relationship imbalances can become very obvious now, and resolutions to problems are demanded. With Jupiter turning retrograde in your solar fifth house, this is a time for realigning your thinking towards a creative project, pleasure, or romance. You don't need to put things on hold until May, but you can benefit from slowing things down a little so that you can catch your breath. Romantic prospects are still very good, although in the coming weeks, you might be refining your approach to getting what (and who) you want in love. There can be the need for entirely new activities in order to bring emotional refreshment to your life this month. You may be demanding a conversation to get to the bottom of things around the 22nd and 29th. Avoid jumping to conclusions or locking into a deal on the first of these dates. You're more likely to see things clearly on the second date. On the 4-5, watch what you say and how you say it, and avoid pushy people or impatient words and moves. Important thinking about matters related to education, publishing, or travel is in focus in January, particularly around the 13-14. This can also be a time of romantic or creative success or ideas that have legs to stand on. Mars moves into opposition with your sign on the 3rd, and this can serve to stir up passions, not always comfortably. While some of you could be experiencing real conflicts with a partner or best friend, others may be actively working to improve partnerships. Relationships that have been too restrictive, tense, dull, or negative need to improve. A partner could be aggressive or cranky, or possibly simply taking the lead. Try to muster up patience, but stand up for yourself if necessary. Oftentimes partners have something to teach us, as they can mirror parts of ourselves that we haven't identified with or clearly seen before. At this time, a relationship or partner could be reflecting your own desire for action. Until the 23rd, you're in a great position to smooth over conflicts over money, debts, or other imbalances. It can be a good time to get a loan if needed. On the 22-24, family matters demand your attention. It's a good time to pay more attention to family, to have a reunion, to buy something special for the home (although big purchases are best saved for after the 25th), or to enjoy a bonding family activity. From the 20th forward, more and more thought may be given to your career, responsibilities, reputation, and long-term goals.

See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.

Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.

 

Know More About Yourself and Others

Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
birth chart reports, relationship reports, future forecasts, and more.

 

Love & Romance Forecast Report

Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our
Love & Romance Forecast report.

 

Romantic Compatibility Reports

Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
romantic compatibility reports, including
the Synastry and Love Ties reports.

See also general trends for Taurus in 2015.

 

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