Capricorn (Dec. 22–Jan. 19)

Things have gotten much too complicated to bother with anymore, haven't they? Why not just throw your hands in the air, let it go, and walk away? Screw that. Let's not forget the fact that this situation won't disappear that easily. Let's also recall that a while back you decided (correctly) that the path you're on is the right one for you, even if it's hard. Luckily, there's a way to look at all of this that will allow you to move forward without feeling knotted in a hopeless tangle of complications. It might require a dramatic shift in perspective. However, I reckon that even if getting a better angle on the situation is difficult, it'll still be easier and more desirable than escaping it.

Aquarius (Jan. 20–Feb. 18)

You prefer being consistent in certain ways (and wildly unpredictable in others). However, it's not in the stars for you to be a paragon of reliability this week. There are too many extraneous factors for you to keep track or control of. Do your best, but don't be too hard on yourself when you have to make exceptions to what are normally hard and fast rules. Your rep as a dependable rock (though one prone to occasional exciting earthquakes and explosions) may suffer ever so slightly, but never fear; you'll have many chances to repair it in February.

Pisces (Feb. 19–March 20)

You have a fascinating relationship to change. Sometimes you play the catalyst of revolution and surf tsunamis of turbulent transformation with gleeful abandon. Other times you sense the tide turning and you run for the hills, strapping on the status quo like a pair of swim floaties. No one—least of all me—can accurately predict how you'll react to the choppy waters of change. However, you could do us a favor and clue us in to what you'll do this time around—especially those who actually share your day-to-day life. A warning or assurance regarding which way you'll sail when the winds shift would be mighty nice right about now.

Aries (March 21–April 19)

A week into 2008 and you're already disappointed. I get it. You thought things would be different by now, but let's face it: Although you made some effort, you didn't work that hard to make changes in your life. However, it's not too late. If you get your ass in gear right now, January won't be a total wash. I mean today. Wait another day and you might as well wait a month or a year or 10 years. When is it that you'll actually move forward with your plans? How long have you already waited? Only you can decide how much longer you'll keep waiting. If it were up to me, you'd have put your plan into action yesterday.

Taurus (April 20–May 20)

Relax. As much as you can, just chill out. I know you like to be prepared, but some things you simply can't practice ahead of time. You just have to do the best you can, the first and only time they happen. There are milestones like this throughout your life—losing your virginity, having a baby, and, eventually, dying. Stop angsting about them. You can't effectively anticipate or practice these things. You just have to roll with them whenever they occur. You've done all the prep work you can for whatever's on the horizon. Now you just have to wait for it to happen, and try not to have a nervous breakdown in the meantime. Go take a bath. You'll be fine.

Gemini (May 21–June 20)

You're definitely overthinking things. (What else is new?) Instead of endlessly fretting about, and planning around, a hopelessly complex "what if" scenario (that hasn't even happened yet, mind you), relax. Assume everything will play out as simply as it possibly could, even if that seems highly unlikely to you. Prepare for that, no more. Even if it doesn't work out that painlessly, your improvisations at the time will be far more elegant and successful than whatever painstaking measures you may have taken beforehand. Keep it simple; it's easier, less stressful, and it will work better.

Cancer (June 21–July 22)

Hey, could I have five bucks? No? Fine. Just don't get pissed off that I asked, since you'll likely be hit up for a lot this week, by friends and strangers. Many people have no qualms about asking for shit they have no right to, or deluding themselves that it's theirs by right. You know better, but don't hate them for not being as smart as you. You learned your lesson by stepping over lines and having your wrist slapped (or occasionally worse). See if you can gently pass along the same wisdom this week.

Leo (July 23–Aug. 22)

Stop saying no to stuff. Having clearly defined boundaries is great, but you've been defending them rather habitually of late, and rather too zealously. Try to be more flexible. It's nice to bend the rules for those you love; they certainly do it for you more frequently than you care to admit. The next time someone asks you for something that's over a line you've drawn, don't say "No" automatically. Consider what it would cost you (in the short and long term) to make this one small concession. I think you'll find the price is one that's very easy to bear, and the potential rewards too great to pass up.

Virgo (Aug. 23–Sept. 22)