Capricorn
December 22 to January 19
New year, new you? Sure, Capricorn, but don't downplay all the progress you made in 2016 — or ditch it just because the calendar turned over. With the sun beaming through your sign until January 19, you're eager for fresh starts. But Mercury is rounding out a retrograde from December 19, 2016, to January 8, 2017, which primarily took place in the Capricorn zone of the sky. Consider this a planetary PSA to ease into your resolutions and to also avoid the whole "extreme makeover" trap. Before writing out your wishes for 2017, make a gratitude list: What do you appreciate about your life right now? Who are the star players — and what existing relationships would you like to nurture more in the year ahead? Phew! We know you love a challenge, but it's kind of awesome that you don't have to start from scratch to "make life great again," right? Socially, January will be abuzz with activity. From the 3rd through the 28th, cosmic co-captains Venus and Mars are flowing through Pisces and your outgoing third house. Action will heat up on the local scene and you could be a part of creating the atmosphere yourself. Chat up the neighborhood business owners, because you could be hosting a weekly meet up, trivia, or karaoke night with perks for all your guests.
Aquarius
January 20 to February 18
Go gently into the New Year, Aquarius. Until January 19, the sun is floating through Capricorn and your dreamy, transitional 12th house. This is the final chapter of your annual zodiac cycle — a time best used for tying up loose ends so you can launch with a clean slate when Aquarius Season begins on the 19th. Hibernate unapologetically: You'll need more rest and rejuvenation in the first half of January — and some divine creative downloads could come to you while you're (day)dreaming. Instead of writing out resolutions, start with a vision board. A picture says a thousand words when the sun is in activating your subconscious 12th house! Romantically, January will also be slow and sensual. From the 3rd until the 28th, cosmic couple Venus and Mars are lounging in your decadent — and kind of old-fashioned — second house. You want to be wooed, Aquarius, or at least take your time to really get to know people before getting super-physical. But you'll still crave tons of affection. Bring on the epic cuddling, but set your own pace. Even coupled Water Bearers can benefit from this groove. Make time for more "analog moments," like device-free dinners and long talks that are not punctuated by emergency Pokéstops or Snapchat selfies. Pillow talk could even turn to practical matters like how you manage shared finances or when a good time might be to move in together in 2017.