Georgia Nicols horoscopes for Jan. 1

Moon Alert

We have the “all clear” today to do business. The Moon is in Libra.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This New Year begins with the Sun in Capricorn and the Moon in Libra. With this opposing Moon, you might be easily irritated or impatient with others. Rise above this because you want to start the New Year in a positive way, right?

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

It’s been said that how things begin is how they unfold. The Moon in Libra bodes well for your sign, and is an indication that you want to get better organized today, and probably for the year. And why not?

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This New Year begins with the Moon in your fellow Air sign, which is good news. This draws your attention to fun-loving parties, social times, romance, sports and playful times with children. Look for ways to express your creativity.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Remember that you need more sleep now with the Sun opposite your sign. In fact, today is a good day to hunker down and cocoon at home to get some rest. In the next few weeks, you will be concerned with the details of shared property.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This year begins with the Sun in Capricorn and the Moon in Libra. The Moon in Libra is nice for Leo because it encourages socializing and verbal interaction with others, including writing. Indeed, Mercury opposite your sign will encourage much conversation in the next few weeks.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This New Year begins with the Moon in one of your Money Houses. Since how something begins is a hint to how it unfolds, you can expect more earnings this year and, in fact, this will be the case! More likely, toward the end of the year.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You begin this New Year with the Moon in your sign, which is auspicious. This year you will focus on who you are, your image in the world, your appearance and how you relate to others — all things that are important to any Libran. Interesting.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a busy time for you, and as this New Year begins, the planet Mercury, the planet connected with how you think, speak and communicate, is placed in the area of your chart concerned with home and family. Home and family will be a strong focus this year.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This New Year begins with a strong focus on money, earnings and friendships, especially your interactions with female acquaintances. This is important to know because how something begins is generally how it continues. Not always, but often.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Naturally this year begins with the Sun in your sign as it always is, which, when you think about it, gives you an edge over all the other signs. You are the first one out of the gate and running! Keep focusing on travel plans and exploring opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today Mercury enters your sign for the next several weeks. This is a nice omen for the beginning of the New Year. It might be an indication that you will communicate to others in a more powerful way this year. You have something to teach, and something to learn.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today is a social day for you and, indeed, this will be a social year for you, especially in terms of close friends and partnerships. In fact, this is an excellent year for Pisces people to get married. It’s also a good year to form any kind of partnership.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Colin Morgan (1986) shares your birthday today. Others depend on you because you are reliable, competent and organized. You value training and education. Privately, you are very sensitive and emotional. This year, others will benefit you, which is why your success lies with interacting with other people. Therefore, make friends and join clubs and organizations. If you help others, you will also be helping yourself.