This week in astrology: January 7-13, 2013

The beginning of the week shows Mars and Saturn fighting. You will find that tempers flare and very little gets done in any type of setting. You are feeling that you need to be right and you want your own way. This leads to friction or a stalemate where you just leave the situation. Sometimes stress is good; it makes us look at ourselves and reevaluate where we are going.

As you move through the week the weather is playing an increasing role in your daily life. No longer can it just be taken for granted. You hear about global warming as you freeze in your northern home. You are feeling particular blue about the toxins in the air and the environment as the weather threatens to destroy everything you have worked for. Remember that you cannot change what will happen, only be prepared.

You may find that relationships get a bit serious this week. Capricorn is not a romantic sign but stresses long term commitment and family values. You may want to give your relationship partner bit more time. Give of yourself. Get priority straight this week and make them permanent. If you are married think about your legate and how you want to be remembered.

Since this is still early January and the Moon is walking into with Mercury, you may continue thinking about resolutions. Make sure your goals are the right goals for you and your family Taken the steps needed to seize care of long-term objectives. What do you really want to do? Write down to-do lists. It is very easy to forget details in this very busy world. Make sure you are right on business plans at home and work. Be realistic in all you do; don't plan for a lottery win.

Be cautious today. You may think you need adventure and maybe a romantic fling, but that feeling will soon pass. Don't do anything you may regret or that may ruin a committed relationship or even a newly budding friendship. If you stray you will regret it for the rest of your life. Be careful.

This is a week of reflection. You will need to work very hard at home and in your career. As you work hard you will progress. Mental work is also good and will make you very exhausted. Get plenty of rest and take care of your home and family. It might be a good time to take a pet for a walk; they need love and attention, too.

You will find a new clarity this week. Life will put you on the right rack if you let it. Open to change and new ways to make life better. This is Capricorn energy, but all signs will benefit from a sense of security and stability. Focus on what is best for you and your family this week. Don't go out of you way to make things more difficult than they are. In other words don't make mountains out of molehills.