You can afford to let down your guard with friends and neighbours; everybody is receptive to your ideas. Even the folks who insist that you're half-crazed find merit in what you have to say. That's because you're expressing yourself with more enthusiasm and confidence than you have in the past. Today marks a month-long period of exciting personal opportunities. Use this time to promote yourself.

Authority figures have been less severe than they have in the past. You might even be able to wheedle a raise or promotion out of your superiors. After achieving a spectacular success, you may decide to go behind-the-scenes for a while. The next four weeks afford a marvellous chance to formulate plans for the future. Where do you want to be at this time in 2004? Start crafting your strategy today.

Opening yourself to new ideas and unfamiliar concepts is liberating. Lately, you've been cautious about taking chances, simply because you have so many responsibilities. You fear that doing anything different will upset the balance you've fought so hard to achieve. Feel free to spread your wings a little further today. New friends can help relieve you of some of the burdens you've been carrying for so long.

Cementing an intimate relationship could be in the cards for you. Although you're pretty hesitant about forming close ties, your intuition is urging you to trust the person in question. This decision could open a whole new beautiful world for you, one that provides you with the love, understanding, and companionship you crave. Your reputation at work is on the rise, too. Start striving towards that dream job you've always wanted.

Showing your vulnerable side to an associate may be a very crafty strategy indeed. Normally, you can be quite an imposing figure. By giving this person just a glimpse of your personal life, though, you could win their affection and loyalty. This will go a long way toward signing the deals you want. An agreement you make today could lead to a long-distance trip. It seems like you've got the Midas touch right now!

Your hard work and dedication starts to pay off, much to your evident relief. You were beginning to think that your efforts were completely in vain. Now that you're being given the kinds of opportunities you want, you can pay off some of your debts. Getting these obligations out of your way will bring you great peace of mind. The prospect may be daunting at first, but once you get started, you'll feel much better.

Someone who has been immune to your charms in the past is beginning to soften up. Perhaps they're starting to understand just how much talent you really possess. In any event, this is an ideal day to begin a romance, conceive a child, or embark on a creative project. Whatever resistance you've encountered before could magically disappear. Working side-by-side with a partner proves fulfilling over the next four weeks.

Help from your family allows you to meet some personal obligations that have been nagging your conscience. Ordinarily, you're extremely resourceful and don't need this kind of assistance. Today, however, it's wise to join forces with folks. Once you get this unpleasant business out of the way, you can focus on your health. Eating more nutritious meals and getting exercise is the best gift you can give yourself.

For some reason, talking about uncomfortable issues with your partner is easier today. Maybe it's because you've become tired of the half-truths that have been holding your union together. True, there will be some painful moments ahead for both of you. However, if you remain committed to each other's happiness, your relationship will emerge stronger than ever. You're about to hit a creative spurt. Take advantage of it over the next four weeks.

You're finally making progress with a stalled business endeavour. This calls for a celebration! Gathering together with family this evening gives you a sense of security that's been lacking since the year began. Now that life is starting to settle down, you can devote your energies to domestic activities that give you a sense of peace. Spending more time with children is a fabulous reward for all your hard work.

People are starting to take your creative efforts seriously, and it's about time! This is a wonderful opportunity to make money from activities that give you joy. Don't underestimate your ability to provide the public with something it wants and needs. Getting involved with community activities can give you a better sense of public perceptions. Spend the next month becoming better acquainted with your neighbours.

The tension that filled your home life is beginning to ease up, and you're extremely thankful. It's a terrible feeling to approach your doorstep with a feeling of dread. Now that you've put that unpleasantness behind you, it's time to think of your financial future. If you've been thinking of asking your boss for more money, raising your fees, or getting a better-paying job, get moving. The next month is ideal for increasing your income.