January is not a month to make important choices or decisions without a lot of careful consideration. Begin this process by taking a critical look at your current state of mind. It's a month of some confusion and self-doubt. More mercurial than usual, you will likely switch from optimism to pessimism and back again. This is to be expected when you go through the kind of deep and personal transformation brought on by a change of long-term cycles; the last year of the previous nine-year cycle and the first year of the incoming nine-year cycle. This period is invariably accompanied by many small and large changes. 

Your transformation can be compared to a low-level reformat of your inner hard-disk. When the job is done, much of the information is replaced, gaps are closed, and the bugs are ironed out. You can look forward to a time of greater self-confidence, more energy, and a refreshed and more positive outlook on life. 

A 1 Personal Year, 2 Personal Month is highly charged in the areas of romance and friendships. You may well meet someone who will touch your heart deeply. Friendships intensify and can be very comforting and healing. 

You will likely find yourself being more helpful and involved in the lives of others, particularly as a counselor or adviser. The energies implicit in the month give you greater sensitivity to feelings -- yours, as well as those of others. You will be tactful and capable of creating harmony where there was turmoil. At times, however, you may be overly sensitive and not handle criticism well. 

The month starts slowly and with some difficulties. However, once you've passed the mid-point, you increasingly gain confidence, direction, and momentum toward your goals. 