Horoscope for January 2012 for Leo

You may find you're playing catch-up for much of the month, especially when it comes to business matters or solving problems relating to home and family. There's a good chance you'll find much of your time taken up with real-estate transactions of one sort or another as well. If you have a room half-painted, it's time to get out the brushes and put up that final coat. If you're building a new garage, now's the time to finish the roofing and put in the storm windows. As to matters of family, this is a good time to make good on promises you may have made to someone close to you, promises you may not have been looking forward to keeping. If you do, you'll both feel better about your relationship in the long run. This may also be a good time to revise your plans, assuming the need revision. A careful analysis of the situation will soon tell you if this is the case. Act accordingly.

You could also find that someone-possibly and old lover-that you have not seen for many years suddenly turns up in your life again. This could lead to all sorts of interesting adventures in January, assuming you're open to re-lighting a flame that was all but extinguished. You will be delighted to reacquaint yourself with this person. If the opportunity does present itself, make sure and set aside some time to explore the relationship. You never know where it will take you. Fun could be coming your way soon. Be ready.

It's easy for you to communicate effectively with those around you now, both on the work front and at home. You should use this talent to your advantage now to get things done and smooth the way for other issues that may be coming down the pike. You'll find people tend to be very receptive to what you have to say at this time. And why not; your ideas and concepts have been well thought out and your delivery is impeccable. It's only natural others would be drawn to your proposals. Do guard against being too assertive than you mean to be, however. In your rush to get your point across, you can sometimes be short or abrupt with people without even realizing it. Make your point in a calm, collected way, then step back and give other the time and space to come around to your way of thinking.

You may find yourself on the road, especially during the last two weeks of the month. Either you'll be traveling for business or for pleasure and that trip could be either a long and arduous journey or simply a weekend getaway with a loved one. Make sure your transportation is in good working order. If you rely on public transportation, keep a schedule handy for emergencies or quick reference.

Relationships with siblings may also play a big part in your emotional well-being this month. Keep the lines of communication open with brothers and sisters.