Someone close seems to have great difficulty agreeing with you even if you aren't being unreasonable. If conflict between you is becoming increasingly common, you might wonder whether you're really satisfied with your relationship, the way it is. The fact such questions are in your mind suggest some changes may be in order. This is probably what's needed to get thing working in your favour again.

If you want 2009 to be a better year than 2008, it is time you began to do something different. You're in danger of falling back into the same old ruts you were in at the end of last year unless you make a determined effort to break out of them. If you're hoping things will change, you have to do something about it. It is no good wishing, hoping and wanting while going about your life in the same old way. This of course will give you the same results you've always had.

On the whole, expect today to be a fairly quiet day; this gives you the chance to tie up loose ends if you're so inclined. You might also feel tempted to go on at a housemate who never seems to finish anything they start. By making a determined effort to clear the decks, you are drawing attention to their lack of perseverance and if all goes according to plan, they will start feeling guilty and will change their ways!

You're ready to forgive someone who did you wrong even though you won't ever forget it. It hasn't escaped your notice this person is truly sorry for the mistakes they've made and you can't hold it against them any longer. This simple act of kindness will make a big difference to your relationship and it will feel as if a cloud has been lifted. You could receive a special gift from a loved one for no reason at all.

You could use a change of scenery or a change of routine. Even though you don't mind set patterns and routines, they can sometimes get monotonous and today you could be acting on an impulse. If this means getting out and about more in your local neighbourhood, so much the better. There's likely to be plenty going on you will find of interest so give in to any restlessness and encourage friends to do the same.

Grasp the chance to try something new before it goes to someone else. It's not as if you would ever run off and do something impulsively with no thought of your other commitments. There will be time to tie up loose ends, attend to routine responsibilities and make other arrangements. Studying New Age subjects helps you tap into and use Universal symbols to learn more about yourself.

All because you're willing to push yourself just a small degree further than usual, you are starting to see pleasing progress. In both career and financial areas, you won't be disappointed with what you achieve. Other people's objections or protests have caused you to recently doubt your own decisions. All of a sudden you are starting to realise your life is your own and it is you who must make the main choices which affect your future.

You won't take too kindly to someone's take it or leave it attitude, neither will you respect a lazy colleague. Those who cannot negotiate or cooperate aren't people you will want to work with regularly in the future. Work mates who prefer to leave others to do the work should not be allowed to enjoy any bonuses or perks of the job they've not earned themselves. You will be taking a serious view to other people's selfish ways, today. In fact, you just won't tolerate it!

More things need to be taken into consideration before you can start looking ahead with anticipation. There is too much that might still go wrong for you to drop your guard and become overly confident. If you have your heart set on something special, take it slowly and carefully. It won't be long before all obstructions start to clear and only then will you breathe out a sigh of relief and start feeling cautiously optimistic.

Be clear about your goals and if you don't have any, this will be reflected in your actions and behaviour. You've always needed to have everything planned and organised but perhaps you've not had much time to decide on your future lately. If you didn't make any earlier, think about making some resolutions now to give you something specific to work towards.

Someone close has shown an excess of care for you lately and you've not been unappreciative. Some remarkable mental rapport helps you forge ahead with joint arrangements of a private nature. Watch a loved one closely. It could be they've been devoting too much time to duty and not enough to pleasure. If they're looking frayed around the edges, try to introduce a lighter note to your evening's plans.

You're thinking of goals that are both achievable in the short term and some more lofty ones too. Others won't understand your need to consider aims that take you several years down the road. You're well aware you must start small and take it one step at a time but there is something you are determined to achieve and you can start by making a firm promise with yourself that one way or another you are going to do it.