Prepare for the year ahead by taking some time out to gather your thoughts and process all the events of the past year. Rushing about from one place to the next on a hectic schedule can take its toll on your energy reserves a lot more than you think. Recharging your batteries after the festive season is particularly important for Monkeys as you are about to enter into a Tiger year.

During this Ox month, make some detailed plans for the next twelve months. No matter how clever and ingenious you may be, circumstances and other people can crop up to hinder your goals without meaning to. Therefore, review your plans and build in some buffers of extra time to allow for things not going according to plan. It is far better to have a plan B, in case plan A falters, than it is to start running around at the last minute wondering why you had not considered an alternative scenario in the first place. Be prepared, be prepared and be prepared.

Love

Unattached Monkeys, you are enjoying your freedom, yet is there a part of you that would love to find that someone special to share your life? Play the dating game to improve your chances and find new opportunities. Happy paired-off Monkeys, find a nice way to show some appreciation to your partner for all the love and encouragement you have received.

Career

Even with all the right people behind you this month, progress at work may not be made as quickly as you would like. Check on all calls and emails to make sure that there have not been any gaps in correspondence to slow things down. After the new moon on the 15th, you can see a new start to what has stalled.

Money

Adopt a cautious mindset when it comes to all financial matters this month. Although you may have resources to draw upon, it would still be prudent to manage your outgoings. When considering money out aside, make sure you are getting the best deal possible for stashing your cash.