9 ARIES - January brings a fresh, upbeat start. The New Moon encourages small but satisfying personal wins, while Mars boosts your confidence to tackle errands and plans. Social catch-ups flow easily, and a simple change to your routine lifts your overall energy. TAURUS - You ease into the year with a calmer pace. The New Moon highlights new ideas around travel or learning, and you may feel motivated to refresh your surroundings. A gentle boost in routine and organisation makes the whole month feel smoother. GEMINI - January feels clear and productive. The New Moon helps you tidy up finances or long-delayed tasks, bringing a welcome sense of order. Conversations run well, and you may reconnect with someone who brightens your week without any fuss. CANCER - The New Moon lights up your relationship zone, helping discussions flow and smoothing any small bumps. You start the year feeling more grounded than expected. Work matters tick along nicely, and a simple wellness habit makes a noticeable difference. LEO - You begin the year ready to reset and simplify. The New Moon nudges you toward cleaner routines and better boundaries. A small work breakthrough brings confidence, and you feel more in control of day-to-day life as the month progresses. VIRGO - January feels pleasantly sociable. The New Moon lifts your creative spark and makes it easier to enjoy small pleasures. A fun invitation or short outing adds extra colour to the month. Work and plans feel steady without strain. LIBRA - You’re drawn to home comforts as January starts. The New Moon supports domestic upgrades, small renovations or simply a declutter. Work matters settle into a manageable rhythm, and you may receive helpful news from someone you haven’t heard from in a while. SCORPIO - January is lively and mentally energising. The New Moon encourages new plans, local outings and easy chats. You feel more organised and motivated, especially mid-month. A short trip or catch-up refreshes your mood and sets a positive tone for the year. SAGITTARIUS - The month begins with a practical focus. The New Moon helps you streamline spending or tidy financial loose ends. A calm steadiness builds through the month, and you may treat yourself to something that adds comfort or convenience to your everyday life. CAPRICORN - January feels like a bright personal reset. The New Moon in your sign lifts clarity and motivation. You start shaping the year your way, with steady improvements in your habits and plans. Others respond well to your straightforward, confident approach. AQUARIUS - January is quieter, giving you room to regroup. The New Moon supports rest, planning and clearing mental clutter. By mid-month your energy rises, and you feel ready to take on new ideas with a clearer, more refreshed mindset. PISCES - The month has a friendly, supportive feel. The New Moon boosts your social life, making it easy to reconnect or meet new people. A goal you’ve been considering becomes more feasible as January unfolds, bringing a gentle sense of progress. Horoscopes January 2026 • 900ml thickened cream • 2 x 250g pkts Arnott’s Choc Ripple biscuits (about 38 biscuits) • Strawberries, to serve • Raspberries, to serve • Blueberries, to serve • Mint leaves, to serve Use an electric mixer to whisk 600ml of the cream in a large bowl until firm peaks form. Spread 1 side of each biscuit with 2 tsp of whipped cream. Place a 20cm (base measurement) round springform pan on a work surface. Stand 1 biscuit on its edge in the base of the pan. Sandwich with another biscuit. Repeat with the remaining biscuits, arranging around the side of the pan to form a wreath shape. Spread the top and centre of the wreath with remaining whipped cream. Place in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight to chill. Use an electric mixer to whisk the remaining cream in a bowl until firm peaks form. Carefully transfer wreath to a serving plate. Spread the top and sides with cream. Top with the strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and mint. Serve immediately. Choc Ripple Christmas Wreath Serves 10 Wishing our readers and advertisers a very Merry Christmas and a Safe & Happy New Year! from Geoff, Wendy & the team ... Your Local Newsletters
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