Grasp any invitations showered as they will have a lucky effect on both career and home plans. You may be out of your depth when it comes to certain domestic duties but don't feel ashamed there's something you can do so play to your strengths. Instead of reverting to your usual behaviour (pretending you know what you're doing), ask questions. An experienced DIYer will be more than happy to demonstrate the fine art of everyday living!

Get out and about doing whatever you want to do but leave a few hours for some fun too. Looking ahead to 2002 you'd be clever to place a heavier emphasis on higher education. However, you obtain your knowledge through experience or studying it is the key to the knowledge that will create a new vision for living. Oh watch out for a snob you meet if only to take on board, you must never become like that.

Last minute panic buying will leave you with a load of white elephants wait for the sales dear. Trying to second-guess someone who knows about financial management is an exercise in futility, so don't do it. If somebody with lots of experience in the fiscal field has some advice for you in the New Year then take it. It's especially important to put some funds into savings. Your "easy come, easy go" attitude has damaged your future security. You have a good fortnight to finalise pecuniary plans for 2002.

Mr/Ms Popular that's you so be prepared for your personality to whisk you off to exciting times. Someone you love might make observations about your character that you didn't realise you had or how they feel. You must decide whether this person's motives are pure or tainted. There's a good chance they are genuine and sincere. Don't discount the possibility that you have more going for you until you've thought it over.

If you can take a back seat from the Yuletide yomps please do, as the hubbub will make you ill. Petty chores are distracting you from attending to your spiritual needs, and is taking a toll on you. Reserve an hour or two for serious reflection. Are you fulfilling your true purpose in life? Do you even know what that purpose is? It's time that you put your tremendous capacity for love to benefit others.

The toast of the town that's you so if you want to be toasting fun and frolics get out and boogie! Friends may tease you when they notice you have eyes for someone and they only have eyes for you, so what, at least you've scored which is more than they've done. On the serious side, this person you meet can be more important to your future than you realise. You need a channel for all those brilliant ideas that have been swimming around your brain and they could just be the one to progress your creative process.

You're easily distracted so focus on just one important goal but rule others out, period. News of a career break may be too good to be true, so remain neutral for now. More details will roll in next week. At the moment be single-minded on the ambition that needs your undivided attention. Consider New Year resolutions that sum up your desire for a new mission and purpose in your life direction.

You'll hear from an overseas connection or chance that would be foolish to dismiss, nurture it. News that has been making the rounds is grossly inaccurate, so take care. You wouldn't want to repeat this rumour, as it could damage somebody's reputation. It doesn't matter if you like the subject or not. Situations like this invite good or bad karma. Which do you want to attract? I'd hazard a guess - the former.

Mercury/Jupiter links like today's have a way of increasing good luck - how will yours arrive? You have a tendency to overestimate your financial situation, so be careful. If you're asked to make a donation or purchase, think twice about the amount you contribute. It's better to give what you can afford than to put yourself into jeopardy. Yes, you want to look like a generous person, but you also want to stay solvent!

Keep a firm balance on your life exercise restraint with some fun to feel very comfortable. Heaps of praise make you light up like a firefly; it's so nice to be recognised for what you do well! Being able to accept compliments is often harder than giving them - but don't be bashful, you deserve everything you get. By letting them seep into your very bones, you'll be able to meet even more challenges in the future. You have a right to feel proud over your accomplishments.

Find a quiet place and restore your sagging spirits by refreshing your soul in a pool of peace. A person's preaching will vex you, as they are so judgmental and opinionated. Throw this at them, people in glasshouses shouldn't throw stones. Everyone has a right to form their own moral code that is entirely separate from theirs. If you want to hear a sermon, you can always visit a house of worship. I whiff hypocrisy in the air today.

A good time gal or guy wants you for their very own, and why not, it's time you had a bit of a spin! But be warned of a romantic interest who toys with your feelings; you're tired of playing "hot and cold" and letting folks control your moods. It's a simple as this, go into any fling today with the thought that it's just a bit of fun and then you might discover more than you thought. Enter into it assuming it's the man or woman of your dreams and it'll be an emotional nightmare.