Horoscope for January 2012 for Scorpio

You're going to be experiencing increased activity this month, particularly on the home and work fronts. In addition, you may find that your dance card is pretty full with regard to your personal life. There may be some hurdles in front of you on the work front, but you have what it takes at this time to get over them and move ahead with great success. Your determination, integrity and vitality will move your project to the foreground and garner much support from those around you.

Be on the alert, however, that this may be a time when you find yourself in conflicting situations with people in authority. Remember, just because someone asks for your opinion, it doesn't mean they are constrained to accept and follow your advice. Share your knowledge of a situation when someone requests the information, but don't make the mistake of assuming your solution is the only one available. Others near you may have opinions of their own that are equally valid.

When it comes to work, this is a good time to maintain a low profile. Try not to attract too much attention to yourself; the outcome will likely not be what you're hoping for. You may be tempted to speak up, especially in a potentially volatile situation, but you'll be happier in the long run if you can simply keep your unsolicited opinions to yourself for the time being. A time is coming when those in power actively seek your advice, but that time is not yet here. Be patient and bid your time.

There may be some plans you've made in the past which-at the time-seemed a bit far fetched or overly-difficult. Perhaps you've abandoned these plans as mere pie-in-the-sky daydreaming. However, now may be the time to dig those ideas out of the attic and give them another chance. You may find you see them in a new, and more favorable, light.

You'll also want to leave plenty of time for interacting with friends and family in January. Someone you haven't seen in a long time, either a friend or business associate, may well show up again in your life when you least expect it. You'll want plenty of time to catch up on old times and discuss friends and family that you knew "back when." Your old friend has some information for you that-though you don't realize it at the moment-will come in handy somewhere down the line. Be ready for anything.

Additionally, you should be ready for at least one encounter with a very influential person. This could be someone who has some power over your life or even the lives of many. Keep your conversation respectful and do your best to remain attentive, even when the conversation lags and things get a bit boring. Later you'll be glad you did. Also, there are things this person has to teach you that will be valuable to you in the future. You'll be surprised what you can learn.