Others may be depending on you, perhaps for money or legal advice. Competition at work is heating up, with enemies vying for your position. Continue to work hard and you will make a reputation for yourself as a someone diligent and reliable. Be careful when traveling today to avoid injury or accidents. Beware of promised funds as they may fail to materialize and keep your alternatives ready in case the need be. Money/finances are now your primary concern. Cash flow, liquid assets, even property and joint-funds will have to be handled. How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. Aspire to self-transformation and keep working hard.

Cooperation is key during the next couple of weeks while messenger Mercury spins through Aquarius and your interpersonal realm until February 6. And today, as the buzzy planet meets up with the Sun for a cazimi, the message is clear: Why compete when you can join forces FTW? Use this diplomatic moment to bring balance to your most important relationships and get back on the same wavelength. If you’re negotiating, put any terms you agree to in writing, so nothing’s left to chance. Not sure where you stand with a certain someone? Drop all assumptions and ask direct, open-ended questions. Suspend pre-judgment and listen closely to their answers.