Social events take the fore; a new or recent acquaintance is likely to mature into a firm friendship. You're in the mood to enjoy some sport and outdoor activities. With this in mind aim to get plenty of exercise and watch your diet too, if you're hoping to stay in tip top condition. The way ahead is clearer now; you have a shrewd idea of the steps to take to guarantee your future as you will like to see it.

Your ruler Venus will soon be getting up close and personal with Pluto and the essence of this aspect will be empowering. The tide is beginning to turn in your favour and you're likely to see progress in all matters relating to publishing, religion, the law and further education. You are both startled and amused by a relative's ingenious imagination. They come up with a clever invention but have they got the practicality to match?

An agreement to do with a financial or legal matter will not be as unpleasant as you thought. You will feel psychologically more able to close a chapter that has kept you tied to the past. This will leave you free, in the New Year, to channel your energy into more positive and profitable directions. So although it might take a lot to sort a few things out today, the effort will prove to be well worth it.

It should be safe to take a joint endeavour into your own hands. If a partner is finding it difficult to devote the time or effort needed into a mutual undertaking, it makes sense for them to leave you to get on with it. There may have been some things in the past you couldn't do on your own and you will be delighted now to realise how much you have progressed and how your talents in certain areas have greatly improved.

You've always been generous and considerate but take care not to over burden yourself with other people's problems today. Of course you would like to help everyone who needs your help but you must think of your own needs too. There comes a point when you must leave others to deal with their problems in order to come to terms with your own and to allow yourself to relax and have a good time. Tensions will vanish as soon as you take some time out for yourself.

You have a fairly challenging day ahead; it won't be easy to settle some disputes in the family. Someone has been upset for days but they've been hiding it until now. You will do your best to please them. Even so occasionally you must put your own needs first. You need to feel free to accept opportunities coming your way that you sense are destined to help you advance in whatever you hope to achieve.

A new phase you're about to enter will bring the opportunity for you to enjoy many new and exciting experiences. A complete change of environment, moving to a new area or a job change could widen your skills. On a smaller scale, spending time travelling outside your usual areas will have a similar affect. You have bags of faith in yourself these days and you will swiftly realise how much of an impression your charming nature has on everyone you meet.

A community project grabs your interest and you want to get further involved. Expect to strive forward towards new and more meaningful targets. This means you will not be wasting time on matters that mean nothing to you or pursuing what you no longer want. Previous frustrations vanish as people support you in what you feel you have to do. Changes you are making may mean you have to take a look at other areas of your life and make adjustments to keep everything running smoothly.

With a new year around the corner now is the time to sort out your priorities. A new set of values about how you should spend your hard earned cash might help you stretch your finances further. Common sense should help you make the most of what you already have and this will give you an overall sense of contentment. There is a lot to be accomplished even if you have to bear a rather bleak money situation for a little time to come.

A private project which has been pigeon holed for various reasons could soon be revived. A close relationship might run into troubled waters when your ideas are at odds with another loved one's point of view. You're inclined to back down just to keep the peace but you will feel happier to stick to your original intentions. Very soon you will be re-organising your personal affairs with the hope of seeing progress in your plans.

There are so many things churning over in your mind; you can't seem to stop thinking. This could have its effects by making you more quiet than usual. If you have any worries or anxieties about money, health, children or your career, some professional advice might help ease your mind. What's important is you don't continue to suffer without sharing your concerns. The main theme of your world continues to be connected with your personal ambitions.

A friend or workmate has a powerful influence on your life and this is starting to make you feel restricted. Instinctively you know in some areas, you are mixing with the wrong crowd. It isn't good to become so dependent on someone that their demands and expectations are starting to hold you back. Trust your inner voice and make it a resolution for the New Year to start looking after your individual needs.