Taurus Weekly Horoscope

The sky is the limit, Taurus: Remind yourself of that this week as you fight the urge to force a blossoming idea into a rigid structure. Your natural inclination is to whip everything into a plan, but this can short-circuit the creative process. It’s not time to play project manager yet, Bull. That’s because the sun is spending its final five days in Capricorn, wrapping up a month-long tour through your ninth house of travel, philosophy and entrepreneurial ventures.

Use the days until Saturday, January 19, to explore, research, experiment and take risks in the name of growth. Wander outside your comfort zone and see what people in other parts of the world are doing. You might glean a genius idea from an Eastern technique or find megadoses of inspiration from raw, street-style creativity. Multicultural mingling can open your mind to a whole new world of possibilities too. Branch out and make a point of meeting people whose backgrounds and lifestyles are radically different from your own. Take a gamble and cold-call someone you’d like to do business with. Your willingness to take a dare could be the rainbow leading straight to the pot of gold.

You might even feel like playing hooky from work one day this week, and frankly, the planets endorse it. Take a Wednesday off to go snowboarding or to hang out with a friend who’s in town for business. A change of scenery gives your brain room to breathe, and you’ll actually be far more productive after you’re had some playtime.

On Saturday the 19th, the sun heads into Aquarius and your career sector, joining go-getter Mars and mental Mercury there. Now is the time to kick your ambitions back into high gear. With the sun in Aquarius until February 19, the next month will be quite active for you professionally. Streamline your brilliant ideas into a business plan; have an invention officially trademarked. Some Tauruses might decide to rejoin the corporate sector after a long hiatus. If you’re feeling the 9-to-5 vibes, spend the weekend polishing up your resume and shopping for an interview outfit. Let your social network know that you’re on the hunt. Friends or former colleagues might just hook you up.

For other Bulls, the radical Aquarian energy will prompt you to build your own business. Focus on the bottom line: What is the profit margin for the idea you want to launch? How much of a market share can you capture, and how big would your prospective audience be? Let’s face it: While you may be content to live a modest life, you DO like your financial security…and a few luxe treasures here and there. Put your time into a business model that can actually put money in the bank. And if your first idea turns out to be a no-go, keep on brainstorming! You could hit on your “Eureka!” idea before February is through.

The men in your world will play a more prominent role between January 18 and February 19. Give your favorite fellas more of your quality time. One of these guys could be your future business partner, husband or the person who hands you your golden ticket. Let’s hear it for the boys!