Horoscope today, Saturday January 8: Daily guide to what your star sign has in store for your zodiac dates

♈ ARIES

March 21 to April 20

You are a natural listener and your take on a situation can really help someone close. So put your stronger opinions on hold.

As Venus and Mars link up, your passion rating rises up the scale – and the dream date you consider out of your league is looking longingly in your direction.

Luck adds up to 24.

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♉ TAURUS

April 21 to May 21

A recent arrival in a work or friendship group can bring luck in your direction.

It starts when you talk together about childhood and reveal a food or activity passion you both share.

Two partners may travel out of step for a while, but the connection can stay strong. Single? Look out for a rainbow-striped hat.

♊ GEMINI

May 22 to June 21

Your brainiest friend – or the one that reads the most – can come up with a plan for you that sounds outrageous, until you think it through.

So promise to give every option the same level of consideration.

A story about two sisters can make you richer. Luck writes in gold.

♋ CANCER

June 22 to July 22

Simply accepting your ideas, without asking where they have come from, is key to making swift personal progress.

Instead of looking back, Mercury helps you focus on the moment and make the most of every one.

Success may not look the same as it did a few months ago, but it is still so real – and achievable.

♌ LEO

July 23 to August 23

You have learned such a lot about love lately and now you are ready to put this to work.

From setting limits on your time and goodwill, to making room in your schedule for special shared activities, you are ready to take charge of a bond.

Single? There is something irresistible about a personal trainer.

♍ VIRGO

August 24 to September 22

Your chart intensity is increasing and you rightly sense that you need to let some feelings out.

From talking honestly about recent changes to setting out how you see a family future shaping up, you have natural authority to break through.

Romance can link to a change of address card.

♎ LIBRA

September 23 to October 23

You have skills that tap right in, even to a stranger’s sense of humour – and laughter can be the key to unlock a new level of love feelings, too.

Writing or reading with a partner can take you towards success.

Your passion profile is steady as long as you are, so instead of flitting between options, choose one.

♏ SCORPIO

October 24 to November 22

Taking time to develop home decorating or design skills can reboot your career sector and prove to you that it is not too late or hard to find that niche in the property world.

Your unique eye can lead towards a one-off opportunity.

Love is chatty and a deep question can now be asked out loud.

♐ SAGITTARIUS

November 23 to December 21

Objects you make or recycle, linked to your home, can lead towards a new pace of life.

People around you may be keen to bend or break some rules, but you can be the leader and find a compromise.

A man who drives a bright blue car can steer you towards a luck turnaround.

♑ CAPRICORN

December 22 to January 20

The position of Venus and Mars in your chart is a strong signal you should take the brakes off in passion and tell someone special how you feel.

It is never too late to speak with care and conviction.

At home, leaving a mistake to fester is not your style, so talk through what happened and put it behind you.

♒ AQUARIUS

January 21 to February 18

There is a flow of money indicated in your chart, but this may be secret, at least at the start.

When you introduce extra openness right through your life, it gets easier to discuss challenging subjects.

Jupiter doubles cash prizes, or maybe your ability to win them, because you have audacity but also sincerity.

♓ PISCES

February 19 to March 20

Confidence is something you create for yourself rather than waiting for someone else to do it.

So make sure that voice in your head is positive – and celebrate all your successes. A link to a “C” country can kick off exciting career breaks.

A friend who loves to watch live sport can be a success factor.