Horoscope: Sunday, Jan 26

A group with which you're affiliated may be temporarily torn apart by quarrels among its members, Aries. It's best to stay out of it. A friend could be having trouble and come to you for advice and help. Don't let yourself get too frustrated by his or her weakness. This could be a frustrating day for you, and one best spent concentrating on projects. All will be better tomorrow.

Why so glum? Why so gloomy? According to the planets you have nothing to fear and everything to look forward to, so cheer up and get back into the mainstream of life. No, you are not alone in the world – the world revolves around you!

Try to be forgiving with someone you have held a grudge against for some time. Cosmic activity in your opposite sign indicates that if you are good to them now they will be good to you later on – and on balance you’ll come out of it best.

After the commotion of the past few days you are no doubt in need of a rest, so take some time off and give your batteries a chance to recharge. Don’t worry if certain people say you are being lazy – they haven’t been working as hard as you.

Let's face it, Cancer. Today you're likely to find your chores and errands exceedingly boring. You could find yourself watching the clock, feeling like an hour has gone by and then realizing it's only been ten minutes. If you can put off your tasks until tomorrow, by all means do so. Nothing is so urgent that it requires your undivided attention all day. Treat yourself to a fun afternoon.

You must not let your feelings get in the way of facts this weekend, and the number one fact you need to be aware of is that on the domestic front you cannot hope to please everyone. Ultimately, of course, the person you need to please most is yourself.

As Mercury, your ruler, links with the Sun today you will see with the utmost clarity what needs to be done. However, because Mercury is in one of its retrograde phases you may not be able to do it for a little while yet. That’s okay – be patient.

Invaluable help with money or property concerns could come to you from an unexpected quarter today, Virgo. Someone you didn't know possessed the appropriate information could offer it out of the blue, making a big difference to the way you handle these matters. The situation may not be all that dire to begin with, but all should be well by day's end.

Emotional levels run high among members of a group you're affiliated with as disagreements turn into quarrels. Stay out of this, Libra, it won't do you any good. Write down your impressions and share them with the others at another time when tempers have cooled down. You might find yourself wanting to make one final push toward attaining a personal goal of your own, but you could be blocked by forces beyond your control. Try to remain patient!

Can you trust your senses? Can you be sure that what you see and hear is the truth? The planets warn you need to be on your guard as the new week begins, not from other people but from your own mind’s capacity for self-deceit.

How much do you think you are worth — not in a financial sense but in your human value to other people? At this time of year more than most you need friends and family to remind you how much you are cherished — and they will.

The only danger for you as the new week begins is that you might respond to provocation in an extreme way, which is sure to have consequences. On the work front especially you are advised to take nothing too seriously, for your own sake.

Although it looks as if the next few months should shape up to be a great time for your career, Capricorn, unfortunately, today it might appear hopeless. Mundane, routine, unrewarding tasks could take up a lot of your time on the job today. Nevertheless, don't let the frustration interfere with your outlook for the future. You're due for advancement in some way!

Mars in your sign links nicely with mind planet Mercury today, making it easy to take your ideas and turn them into something physical. This is one of the best times of the year for creative activities, so let the artist inside you rise to the surface.

Today you could run into an old friend and suddenly see him or her in a different light. A romantic, sensual attraction you never believed possible could suddenly seem overwhelming. Try to gauge if this person feels the same way. If so, plan a date. Don't write this possibility off because you've labeled this person a "friend."