We've got a queer little monthly column in our QueeredFiction blog that starts today and blows January 2011 wide open for your scrutiny. Courtesy of the talented Naomi Clark (author of SILVER KISS) we introduce our monthly horoscope Curious After Dark. With our help you can not only keep an eye on what the stars have to say but know when to look under the bed and when not to!

	AQUARIUS You're going to find a lot to entertain you in January. An extrovert like you is going to have no shortage of invitations, but be picky about which ones you accept – if a vampire invites for a bite or a witch asks you out for a spell, be sure you know exactly what you're getting into!		PISCES You could be in for a rude awakening in the weeks ahead. There's more to this world – and to you – than you could guess, and if you look hard enough, you'll find magic in the most unexpected places. Dare to experiment and make some magic for yourself. The outcome will amaze you.
	ARIES Overcoming your inner fears can be a scary prospect, but it's the only way to truly move forward and leave the ghosts of the past behind. Don't let old troubles haunt you – banish those ghosts and step into the sunlight again. It's time to be proud of who you are.		TAURUS An open and direct approach is your usual plan of attack. For an earth sign like you, that's easy enough; the tricky part is knowing when to back down! It's tempting to go after what you want like a werewolf on the hunt, but maybe a gentler approach is needed here? Think puppy dog, not man-beast.
	GEMINI Striking a balance between two very different ways of living might seem impossible, but don't fret. Vampires and werewolves have been doing it for centuries, and they're doing okay, right? So your path isn't for everyone – that's because it's your path. Stay on it and everything will fall into place.		CANCER Are you clinging too tightly to something that's bad for you? Water signs like you struggle to give up negative emotions, but it's for the best. Remember, in Greek mythology Cancer was a crab crushed by Hercules – don't let yourself get stomped by something you can let go of!
	LEO You're not always comfortable with introspection, which means there's a still a lot for you to learn about yourself. Sure, you might find some dragons that need slaying along the way, but that's all part of the adventure. And there's always a chance one of those dragons is really a prince or princess in disguise.		VIRGO If we don't face our personal demons, we may be confronted by them. Are you ready to face down anything bearing horns and a pitchfork? If not, just look to your guardian angel for assistance – we all need a little heavenly help from time to time, so don't be afraid to ask for it!
	LIBRA If you're waiting for Fate to turn in your favour, stop. We all know how fickle a mistress Fate is, and if take control for yourself, you'll get results much faster. The Wheel of Fortune spins slowly and you can't guarantee where it stops, so make your own fortune and see how much faster you move.		SCORPIO Not all relationships are equal. It's time you stepped back and asked exactly what you're getting out of yours. All deals with the Devil seem sweet at first, but that's part of the act! It might be time to find yourself a good demonologist and break this particular pact.
	SAGITTARIUS Keeping yourself shut away can be unhealthy. Just look at Harry Potter – wasn't it better for him once he came out from under the stairs? You might be surprised at how supportive people will be if you ask, and much less intimidating the world is when you're not alone.		CAPRICORN Ever notice how hard vampires seem to find it to keep up with modern life? They're constantly looking back! Don't be a vampire; embrace the present and the wonders it offers. Look forward to the future and the promises it holds. Don't waste the new year worrying about the old one.

Astrology by NAOMI CLARK

Author of the URBAN WOLF series Naomi Clark lives in Cambridge and is a mild-mannered office worker by day, but a slightly crazed writer by night. She has a perfectly healthy obsession with giant sea creatures and a preference for vodka-based cocktails. When she's not writing, Naomi is probably either reading or watching 80s cartoon shows, and sometimes she manages to do all three at once.

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