A burst of creative, passionate energy could overtake you today, so follow your heart. Let yourself be a little mushy today. At work, break out of that reserved and proper Capricorn shell and say what you’re thinking. You’ll be thanked for your outspokenness and insight, and you could make a real difference when you express yourself. Romance is in the air, too, so let yourself flirt. If you’re happily coupled, plan a fun date night.

You may be super-excited to take on something new, but pace yourself, Capricorn. What sounds like an escape from today’s drudgery could become tomorrow’s overwhelming burden if you don’t think this through. Your initiative is admirable, and you could certainly use a fresh creative channel. But maybe, just maybe, you want to dabble before you go whole hog. Try a Rosetta Stone French CD before you book a flight to Paris and sign up for a six-month language intensive. Rock a red scarf for a day before you buy a floor-length red dress for that wedding or party.

Dole out that truth serum sparingly, Capricorn. Today, you need to be diplomatic, even if you’re bursting to shout out your opinion. Ask yourself: will your unvarnished honesty hurt more than it will help? It might be hard to avoid offending someone, so maybe it’s best that you save your feedback for another day—or just to let it go. Live and let live.

Image may not be everything, but a strong first impression (or “branding,” in marketing-speak) can go far. Today, glamorous Neptune moves into Pisces, your third house of communication, where it will stay for the next fourteen years. Is it time to tweak the way you come across, maybe even add some dazzle? Develop your communication to bring out your powers of persuasion—Neptune helps you cast an enchanting spell on your listener. Consider taking acting or a public speaking classes, or perhaps even voice lessons. If you’re a writer, this could be your time to pen a bestselling memoir.

Are your family’s opinions interfering with your relationship? Today, you might need to cut the cord a little. As much as you’d like to please your parents or meet someone you can bring home for their approval, you’ve got to please yourself first. Forget about other people’s expectations for a minute. What do YOU want, Capricorn?

Infuse your love life with adventure again. If you’re part of a couple, you may be long overdue for a vacation (or even a staycation). Don’t get stuck in a rut, Cap, just because it’s winter. If you’re hoping to meet someone this year, plan a trip. Try a Club Med or somewhere that a lot of single (but cool) people go. Maybe this is the year to gather some friends and rent a summer beach house, or even to go on a cruise. Why not?