A day for mulling over your life and thinking about resolutions to pursue in 2002. Someone who has always sought your approval is starting to feel snubbed. It's not that you want to leave them out of the proceedings; it's just that you want to assemble the best possible team for the job at hand. Be honest about your motives. It's not your responsibility to feed their self-esteem.

Your future matters so put your thinking cap on and focus on your long-term goals for 2002. Social events aplenty crowd your Christmas calendar, making you popular and loved. Be sure to take your hosts a token of your appreciation. Put your talent for craft work to use. Home-made items are always more special than slick presents you can buy at the store. Search through local fairs or stalls for a unique gift.

You don't have to rush but you should think now about a career move in the New Year. Keeping a low profile is difficult for a vibrant person like you, but it's the best course of action today. Authority figures want loyalty, not ingenuity. Proposing alternate ways of doing things will insult the very folks you're trying to impress. Keep your head down and your shoulder to the wheel.

Exotic stars tell me to tell you that the more foreign your ideas or plans the luckier you are. You've always let your emotions rule your decisions, and it's had mixed results. Right now, you need to let logic take over. Your feelings for someone sexy are getting in the way of your other relationships. If you continue to give this person free rein, you'll pay some heavy consequences - all actions have them!

Sex, sex, sex - sorry that sounds monotonous but like it or not you are very fanciable today. Lending money and making investments is not favoured, so hold off for another day or two. You've always enjoyed a bit of a gambler, but there should be a limit to your risks. After all, other people rely on you for security and stability. By keeping these folks in mind, you'll be less likely to be irresponsible.

Anything to do with establishing a long-term relationship will alter your world wonderfully. Accidents can happen if you put undue pressure on yourself; take life and challenges one step at a time. You may be late for certain appointments, or not have time to finish particular jobs, but that's better than inviting disaster. Your problem is that you've become a model of efficiency. Play against character today.

Put your mind to medical matters or business concerns, either way you'll win through. You've always been wary of office parties or official 'Do's, but an upcoming one could prove more than a handful for you. Don't overindulge in food or drink. By maintaining an unruffled demeanour, you'll come out of the shindig totally intact, including your dignity! Look at this as your chance to impress the higher-ups.

Love finds a way into your world and knocks your aching heart for six! Take time out of your schedule for yourself do something to really please you for a change. An invitation to a party up and including Hogmanay shouldn't be jumped at, as I have a feeling something more to your liking is still in the pipeline. Keep your options open just in caseŠ.

Your place is about to resemble Time Square or Piccadilly Circus as Christmas starts early! Household guests or visitors will keep you on your toes for the next few days, but it adds to the ever-increasing atmosphere of the season. Your easy-going attitude put even the most uptight folks at ease. A stuffy relative may make sarcastic remarks about your world, but it's because they're secretly jealous.

A spark is lit when you meet someone who is really going to tickle your mind. Getting enough sleep will help you meet the daunting challenges that face you. Don't feel pressured at all into attending every invitation going when you're ready to drop from exhaustion. Instead, make a polite excuse, then slip away from the crowd. You must conserve your energy.

Keep your handbag shut or you will overspend big time and the spend 2002 paying it off! It's easy to get carried away with Christmas or even personal shopping right now, but try to maintain some perspective. Friends and relatives value your presence more than your presents. Resist the urge to buy extravagant items for the sole purpose of winning their affection. Your true appeal is your independent spirit.

Ardent, thrusting and sexy who needs mistletoe when you are a walking sprig where're you go! You're not exactly graceful under pressure, but try your best to meet the demands being put on you. If you need to release tension, then do it your way. Lashing out at the people around you will only compound your problems. Everybody experiences stress like this - you're no exception: release your pent-up sexuality NOW!