Working with a talented group of people brings out your competitive spirit. You're determined to show your team members there's more to you than just stunning good looks. You have a keen mind as well, especially when it comes to tapping into the collective unconscious. Pay careful attention to any stray thoughts you have about current trends; one could be the basis for a hot new product or service. Trust your instincts; they won't lead you wrong.

You're getting lots of favourable attention for your work contributions. A promotion or high powered job will be awarded to you. It's important to surround yourself with a good creative team. Beware of treating a particularly talented colleague as an adversary. By joining forces, you will only further your reputation as someone who brings out the best in others. Let friends take you out for a celebratory dinner. You're due a night out. There will be plenty of time to get down to business later.

Exploring your spiritual side will be rewarding. Lately, you've been caught up in material matters, losing sight of what makes life worthwhile. By shifting your focus, the depression that has gripped you will start to lift. There's more to you than your bank balance. If you've been recently dumped by a materialistic amour, take heart. There are other fish in the sea, and they are more worthy of your affection than that ignorant fool. Hold your head high!

Undertaking a research project will be more work than you anticipated. You could encounter lots of dark alleyways and dead ends along the way. Still, you'll love sifting through documents and visiting libraries in your quest to get certain information. Your love life doesn't look too shabby, either. Someone from a foreign country has taken an interest in you. Playing hard to get is the best strategy with this shameless flirt, who is known for their powers of seduction.

Teaming up with someone who balances your passion with cool logic will be productive. Although you'll be utterly confused by your partner's attitude sometimes, you will eventually see a method to their madness. News of an engagement or marriage will soon reach your ears. It looks like your lifestyle is about to undergo a radical change. This is probably a good thing, as you've become too focused on your career. Spending more time on friends and family will be a breath of fresh air.

Throwing yourself into a fitness routine will yield thrilling results. Even if you have problems with mobility, you can get lots of benefit from gentle stretching and a sensible diet. Reward yourself with a shopping spree for clothes. It will be so exciting to try the latest fashions once you've attained a new svelte figure. If you're not sure where to begin, approach a friend who has recently become very trim. Their advice will be invaluable, especially when it comes to making lifestyle changes.

Your self confidence attracts lots of romantic attention, especially from somebody who was previously immune to your charms. Be indifferent to their initial attempts at getting your attention. Stringing this flirt along will give you a secret thrill. Your creative juices are flowing like a mighty river, enabling you to produce fabulous work at a remarkable pace. Offer to make some improvements to a dull work project. Your contributions will be soon rewarded with a raise or promotion. Sometimes it pays to volunteer your services.

Celebrating a family tradition gives you a welcome sense of grounding. Recently, your schedule has been jam packed with activity, which made it difficult for you to catch your breath. Now you have an opportunity to slow down and smell the flowers, your appreciation for life comes flooding back. A strained relationship with a relative can be mended, provided you extend an olive branch. Don't let pride get in the way of repairing this rift. Life is too short to harbour petty resentments.

Your optimistic attitude opens lots of doors. While it's true you've recently experienced a serious disappointment, you don't let that stop you from seeking greener pastures. A teaching or writing opportunity will give you a new lease on life. Even though this position won't pay lots of money, it does afford lots of emotional satisfaction. Besides, your living expenses aren't that big. You can live very comfortably on your current salary, provided you spend more time at home.

The year's best moneymaking opportunities are pouring in, so be sure to ask for a pay rise. If your employer refuses to give you what you're worth, look for another job. You may be astonished what you can find, even in this economy. Opportunities related to travel, broadcasting and technological research are especially favoured. Alternatively you could find a great role with a humanitarian group. Getting paid to help others will be exhilarating.

All eyes are on you now, so be sure to make good use of this publicity. There's never been a better time to go on job interviews, first dates and promotional tours. If you've recently finished a creative project, be sure to submit it to an agent or manager. He or she could find a sizable market for your work. Go ahead and ask for more money than is initially offered by a gallery owner or publisher. If you don't push your interests, nobody else will.

Don't tell friends about a plan of self improvement. The fewer people who know about it, the less pressure you'll feel to reach your goals. Losing weight, breaking a bad habit or developing an artistic talent are all possibilities. You've always been a solitary creature, and it's especially true now. The thought of attending a big, rollicking party is positively exhausting. Arrange to go for a short time, then have an excuse ready to make an early departure.