Sagittarius Weekly Horoscope

Choose quality over quantity this week, Sagittarius. With lusty Jupiter as your ruler, you’re always hungry for “more, more, more.” But with the sun in conservative Capricorn until Saturday the 19th, restricting your bountiful appetite can be a good thing. We’re not telling you to deprive yourself, Archer, but rather to be more selective. It’s better to spend on a luxury item that will stand the test of time than to bring an armful of clearance-item cheapies home with you. The same holds true for the food that you eat. Cook a smaller batch with high-quality ingredients, and take time to chew and appreciate each bite instead of inhaling whatever’s on your plate. Fire up the slow cooker and try new stew or cassoulet, or pick up Kris Carr’s “Crazy, Sexy Kitchen” for recipes that are clean, green and delicious.

At work this week, use your voice! Stick up for a project you believe in, vocalize your opinion, let people know where you stand. Don’t allow your inner people-pleaser to take the helm. It’s better to be respected than liked at the moment, and your keen insight can save people from making a costly misstep.

Continue to map out your 2012 budget, trimming the fat wherever you can. But don’t just focus despairingly on the expense column. What can you do to boost your income? This would be a good week to journal on your limiting beliefs about money. What negative thoughts come up when you think about creating abundance? These very notions, such as “I’ll never be wealthy” or “If I have more, others will suffer” can barricade you from earning. Write a list of all those negative thoughts. You might even burn it in a little ritual and replace it with a money mantra like “Abundance is the universe’s plan for me,” or “When I thrive, everyone thrives.” Check out Marianne Williamson’s “The Law of Divine Compensation” for a soulful and inspired outlook on money. If you’re doing well financially, how can you give back? Treat a struggling friend to a massage or self-development workshop, share tips from your own success story on your blog, find a charity that appeals to you and donate a portion of your income to the cause. This keeps the good karma flowing, Sagittarius, signaling your gratitude to the universe and opening you up to receive more.

On Saturday, it’s time to flutter forth from your cocoon and be the social butterfly again. On that day, the sun swings into Aquarius and your garrulous third house through February 19, and Mercury also joins up with Aquarius until February 5. Network, network, network! Partnership opportunities that have been popping up all month could become more official. Do you have an idea for a class or workshop (either online or in real time)? Give it a test run on a few friends; this could spell money in the bank! Fire up the e-reader: You may need to brush up on pop culture and news in order to stay relevant and get the wheels of inspiration a-turning.

The good news is, you’ll absorb information at lightning speed while Aquarius’ solar power sharpens your mental acuity. To say you have the gift of gab would be putting it mildly now. With your witty one-liners and helpful advice, people love hearing what you have to say. Record a podcast or video blog, get to work on that self-improvement book that’s been whirling in the back of your mind, shop yourself around as a motivational speaker. Your willingness to dabble and experiment will open new doors. Instead of planning the rest of your life out, how about just trying something once and seeing if you like it?

On the physical fitness front, you’ll be motivated by people energy while the sun beams through Aquarius until February 19. A local gym or studio could become your new community center, creating an opportunity to bond with neighbors while you hit the boxing bag or tighten your core in Mat Pilates. Pinpoint a friend to be your fitness buddy, so you can keep each other motivated and accountable to exercising…and have fun doing it!