Before you make any ambitious plans for the future, check your calendar. You've got to attend to outstanding responsibilities before assuming new work. Fortunately, a female executive is poised to help you with an exciting project. You may have to keep this work a secret, but that will only add to its allure. Don't be intimidated if you're expected to acquire a demanding skill. You've always been quick to learn. Besides, it's about time you expanded your repertoire.

A lavish social gathering proves much more enjoyable than you anticipated. Be sure to take extra pains with your appearance, as you could bump into some very attractive people at this party. If you're already in a relationship, you may be entering into a period of sexual intensity. Keeping your hands off each other will be a formidable challenge. Business ventures related to mining, refining, and heavy industry are highly favoured over the next two weeks.

Even the healthiest relationship needs to grow and change to survive. If you're not happy with certain arrangements, now is the time to propose alternatives to your partner. The sooner you get these issues on the table, the happier you both will be. If you're single, it may be because you fear relinquishing your power to somebody else. This is a perfectly natural sentiment, but you have to remember nobody has the upper hand in a truly loving partnership.

Get a head start on a fitness regime today, while you're feeling inspired. By the time the New Year arrives, you may be too frazzled to head for the gym. The key to your success is establishing good habits. You won't feel tempted to slack off if you become used to exercising at the same time each day. Keeping a healthy supply of ready to eat vegetables in the refrigerator will also make it easier to reach for a carrot instead of a crisp.

You're able to spin straw into gold today, now that your creative powers are working full force. If you're uninspired in your current line of work, it may be best to find a more artistic field. Alternatively, you could go on a retreat of some kind, one that would allow you to paint, write, or compose around the clock. A close collaboration could evolve into a romance, if you're so inclined. The two of you love bouncing ideas off each other.

Although you're usually slow to feel affection for others, that won't be the case today. In fact, you may experience a case of love at first sight. You're particularly drawn to a refined sophisticate with a pleasant manner. Big changes are slated on the home front, too. You're going to have to alter your lifestyle to make way for the love entering your life. Finding a bigger place or moving to a different neighbourhood are among the possibilities.

If you're looking for a roommate spread the word among your colleagues. You could find the ideal person to share your living quarters this way, or you may decide to decorate your office with creature comforts that remind you of home. Don't be surprised if your productivity soars as a result. Pay special attention to any Freudian slips you make today. They could provide valuable clues about an impending change you should make.

You may have to spend a lot of money to gain a greater measure of freedom. This outlay will be ultimately worth it, but you will have to tighten your belt in the coming weeks. Whether you rent an office space, or buy an expensive piece of equipment is immaterial. The important thing is you make the best possible use of your resources. Hiring a web designer is another good way to promote your skills.

Today marks a fresh start for you, one which enables you to break free of a restricting situation. In the past, you were forced to operate beneath a person who was occasionally oppressive. Now you won't ever have to ask for this figure's permission again. The chance to work from home seems especially tempting now. Working in your pyjamas is your idea of heaven. Of course, you'll have to rearrange your household to create a separation between home and work.

Your shy sparkle proves enormously attractive to everyone you meet. Be sure to attend a neighbourhood gathering, especially if you're in the market for romance. Someone could ask you for a date at the spur of the moment. Arrange to go to some quiet, out of the way place where you can relax and be yourself. If there's anything you can't stand, its intense public scrutiny. Obey your intuition over the next two weeks, especially where powerful people are concerned.

An original idea for making money is worth pursuing, particularly if it involves art, music, or luxury items. Attend as many parties and social gatherings as possible in the weeks ahead, as you could make some valuable business contacts there. There may be no precedent for your concept, which means you'll have better luck with visionaries than traditionalists. Don't waste your energy on wet blankets; they're fated to live in the past, while you're firmly focused on the future.

Creative inspiration is worth following, even at the expense of your daily work. Take the day off if you need time to work on a painting, novel, or song. Whatever your schedule involves, it must be stretched to accommodate an art project. A new job opportunity is coming your way. It's unclear whether this position exists with your current employer or a different organisation. One thing is for sure, though: this offer will give you a greater measure of authority.