This month could be very good for your personal life. Sure, the year starts with the Sun in serious Capricorn and your 2nd House of Resources, putting more focus on self-worth issues. Yet you have astrology's primary planet of romance, lovable Venus, making its annual entry into your sign on January 7. This magnetic and alluring influence should make you feel and look more attractive. Its power is rooted in your comfort with yourself based on a positive appraisal of your value as a person.

If you don't like yourself enough or feel that you lack more good qualities than you have, it's tough to cash in on the benefits Venus brings. If that's the case, do what you can to upgrade your image by enhancing your appearance and finding healthy ways to please and reward yourself. The charm that you exude makes you especially desirable. A key is to look for a fun-loving person with a sense of adventure. While it's nice to attract someone reliable, if he or she isn't willing to take some chances in life, you may quickly become bored.

But a major reason not to settle for adequate when you should be aiming for fabulous is the entry of optimistic Jupiter, your ruling planet, into your 5th House of Romance. This blessed event happens on January 22 and greatly increases your chances for exciting adventures and playful connections. Acting more impulsively isn't usually a great idea yet following your intuition and jumping into a love affair should be worth the risk after January 22.