Mercury aligns with your guide planet Mars and the red planet is also poised to change direction, so the stars are nudging you to believe in yourself and embrace a challenge you’ve been considering. Deep down you know you’re ready, you just need to trust yourself. The cosmos is clearing the path, encouraging you to step outside your comfort zone and show the world how amazing you are.

Wondering about some retail therapy? The options in front of you probably don’t align with what you need or want. While the temptation to spend is strong, saving your cash for another day could be the wiser move. Instead, indulge your imagination, as dreaming about your ideal purchase costs nothing and keeps your goals in focus. Wait for something that truly resonates.

Have you been anxious about moving out of your comfort zone? Warrior Mars has been retracing his steps, and this may have contributed to feeling more vulnerable and uncertain in new situations. As it turns direct, you’ll begin to feel more courageous and might enjoy the idea of doing something you’ve never done before. And you’ll learn a lot too.

This might be an exciting week in which an encounter sizzles with promise. It could have romantic potential, but also be an opportunity to collaborate on a goal or plan that revolves around creative and imaginative ideas. Keen to enhance a budding relationship? Mercury and the Sun in caring Pisces can encourage healing conversation. You’ll feel totally accepted for exactly who you are.

Something has pushed you to explore, break out or break down limitations, not just this year, but from early September, as your traditional ruler Mars powered into your sister sign of Cancer. If you’ve ventured overseas, and particularly enjoyed an enriching time on a ship or by water, it would be of little surprise. But what about if breaking out has proved elusive or home or family issues kept you penned in? There may be some more of that early in February, but from midmonth, the opportunity to be truly more free-spirited, playful and social will present itself. If you have personal hobbies or interests that inspire you, these can really start to glow up, and there could even be a dynamic friendship or partnership that helps to drive you on positively.