SCORPIO (October 24- November 22). Difficult days come on Jan. 1, 2, 8, 9, 14 to 16, 22, 23, and 29 and 30. Smoother sailing comes on January 3, 4, 12, 13, 17, 18, and 26-28. Weirdly transitional times are January 7, 14, and 24.

And remember: "Difficult" can also mean "challenging, abundant with opportunity, interesting, and a risk-taker’s delight!"

The moon is in your sun sign on January 22 to 24.

Yes, I do list the days the moon is in your sun sign as both Difficult and Smooth – it’s up to you, but figure those two days basically provide a "blueprint" for the next month’s activities. People and projects that emerge then get larger play in your life over the next 28 or so days.

Mars continues moving direct in Taurus, which opposes your sun. This is actually a good thing after so many months of retrograde action and "nearly-almost" activities. Those born November 6 to 11 will have some unexpected benefits and situations "going your way" that you didn’t think you would be able to prod. You have got to make yourself available to chance and good fortune, however, because for the middle weeks of the month, Mars and Jupiter face off. Your situation is better than you think it is, but interruptions in the form of implacable personalities or situations that seem "set" could be a hurdle.