The weekend will go smoothly for most. We have a stellium in Capricorn so everyone has some type of work they're doing.  

WHERE THE (VEDIC ASTROLOGY) PLANETS ARE THIS WEEK:

Sun transits out of Sagittarius and into Capricorn on Jan. 14 at 1:56 p.m. CST. Sun is weak in degrees until Jan. 19.  Sun is under the 5th aspect of Rahu until January 18. This is not ideal for leaders, presidents and governments. Sun is under the 5th aspect of Jupiter until Jan. 18. Taurus, Cancer, and Capricorn rising sign persons, companies, and countries, (including USA), should be careful and patient.   (Iran captures and releases 2 U.S. Navy ships and 10 sailors.)

The powerful and influential clash between Mercury and Mars in Scorpio has passed. ::sigh of relief::

We kick off a stressful week with the Moon in Scorpio, the sign of its fall. I see this as a positive though, not just because I'm partial to the Scorpio Moon; she'll enjoy a lot of support, especially today.

WHERE THE (VEDIC ASTROLOGY) PLANETS ARE THIS WEEK:

Sun transits Sagittarius, from 08:00 to 22:16°. Sun is outside of the orb of influence of other planets, but is dependent on the strength of its dispositor (landlord), Jupiter (which is weak), until Jan 15.  Leaders, physicians, administrators, and governments should get extra rest.