Although you're not totally risk-averse when it comes to making new investments, consider your options carefully today. Certain asset classes are a little safer than others. For instance, you might choose domestic real estate over foreign securities, or bonds instead of stocks. In the long run it's better to diversify, but you don't have to be all over the map today.
Expect some miscommunications, crossed signals or backtracking at work in January, Taurus. Mercury, the communication planet, goes retrograde in your career sector on the 11th, so these snafus could originate with you, but it's more likely that higher-ups will be the ones crossing their wires. Employee announcements and news may be rescinded this month, but by mid-February, the truth will come out. Hold your reaction until then, and in the meantime, talk out any frustrations with close friends. In fact, the first part of the month marks a great period for spending some leisure time -- and money -- with friends and family. After the 19th, your attention will return once again to work matters, particularly on the 26th, which brings a solar eclipse in your house of career. On the 22nd, you may be sorely tempted to purchase some wild, unusual treat for yourself. If you do, the cost will be higher than you expect.