ARIES – Appreciation brings more abundance into our lives. In this first month of the New Year, try focusing on what you have instead of what you have not or not enough of. Build on the abundance instead of the lack. Always look for the silver lining.

TAURUS – This year it is time to break out of your shell and take some chances to get things moving toward your goals. Maybe take some classes or volunteer in a field that interests you. There are a thousand ways to get your foot in the door if you take the first step.

GEMINI – Maybe the holidays weren’t all you hoped they would be? Maybe you’ve been feeling disappointed or blue. The holidays aren’t to blame. It is up to you how long you feel disappointed and how disappointed you are. Move on and better things will come.

CANCER – One of the things we usually do in January is evaluate what is and isn’t working in our lives. We may not want to eliminate what isn’t working – yet, but it is a very good time to let go of what we don’t need or especially what may be harming us in some way.

LEO – Never quit while you are ahead. If you do, you’ll never know how much further you could have gone. Pay attention, be kind and most of all keep going. This could be a very good year where you’ll rise above your own expectations.

VIRGO – Can’t keep your resolution? Then make a new one as many times as it takes to accomplish what you want to do. We start over every morning when we get out of bed. Starting over is something we are experienced in and should not fear.

LIBRA – Focus on what you want to create in your life. That’s very hard to do when you are distracted by everyday activities. Perhaps this year, you could create a habit of spending just a few minutes a day thinking about nothing but what you desire to create. Every minute you do may be more than you are now.

SCORPIO – Start this year with the confidence that you can create whatever you want in your life. It may take some work and help from those who encourage you, but you can make the changes you desire.

SAGITTARIUS – Any January is a good time to make new or renewed goals. You are feeling the energy of the New Year pushing you forward. Ask for help if you need it. It will be there for you. Listen to your intuition to guide you. It will never fail you.

CAPRICORN – If you have felt the need to give up anything for the New Year, multi-tasking might be a good thing to let go of. It leaves very little time for rest and reflection and sometimes robs us of the quality of our actions. Trying to focus on many things at once can lead to neglect of what may be most important.

AQUARIUS – After all of the festivities of the Holiday Season, January can sometimes be a letdown. It’s tough to get back into a routine that might not be as much fun. There’s no reason not to celebrate, whatever time of year it is. Throw a party, attend an event or just get together with friends. Keep the good times flowing.

PISCES – Take some time in this New Year to reflect on where you are right now and what needs to be done to make you stop worrying and start acting to resolve your problems. They won’t all be resolved quickly, but little steps begin to make a difference.

Teresa Sue McAdams, co-creator of “Today’s Journey Tarot”, co-author of “Today’s Journey Tarot, A Traveler’s Guide”, co-author of “Tarot Meditations, A Journal for Self-Discovery”, and author of “Lessons, The Wisdom Within Each Moment”