Set yourself a single goal between now and the New Year and go for it full throttle but don't be diverted. You're more determined than ever to aspire to great things, and your friends can be of enormous help. Ask for assistance at every opportunity. By the time the Christmas arrives, you'll have made admirable progress. The important thing is to sustain your momentum. You're a great starter, but can have a hard time finishing things.

A fierce Mars aspect can help you succeed in an ambition or career but be warned of male rivals. The enemy has nothing on you; you're more determined than ever to make a name for yourself. Just make sure that you don't damage certain relationships beyond repair with your fiery ego. You're going to need all the support you can get once you've reached the top. When in doubt, kill your competitors with kindness.

Whatever your vision in life you have the good fortune and potent energy to fulfil it by Hogmanay. Exaggerating your knowledge in the hopes of impressing someone else is a bad idea. Sooner or later, they will discover the truth and turn on you. If you're truthful, you'll be able to win over the person in question on the sheer merits of your charm. That shouldn't be a hard task for a captivating character like you. Now is a time to fight hard, and play hard.

Sex may not be top of your list now but over the coming weeks you'll think of nothing else. When it comes to dispensing advice you do so with great psychological impact. But hold your tongue unless you really know what you're talking about. If you don't you could do enormous damage. You wouldn't appreciate it if folks meddled in your private affairs. A period begins to uncover passions you never knew you had.

The coming weeks are crucial to the welfare of a relationship just be sure to think "we" and not "I". Talking about things is entirely different than doing them, so put action where words are. All your big talk could start to tarnish your reputation. By practising what you preach you'll build support from people around you. Until then, people will take everything you say with a grain of salt.

Avoid the colour red literally or metaphorically speaking as it is a warning of danger. A person's bragging is really getting on your nerves, and it's time that you said so. Otherwise, your resentment will build to the point of no return. You believe in civility at all costs so tolerate nothing less. An action packed period when it comes to health and work, exercise or competitive sport would be a good thing to do.

Don't be a shrinking violet when it comes to love or sex - if you don't ask you won't get! With Mars moving into such a complementary sign like Aquarius you have the drive and vitality to get behind a creative design or desire and bring it to full bloom. Your leisure and pleasure activities should be much more rumbustious as it will introduce you to the kind of folks who will really turn you on physically.

Humour a male relative or man who lives under your roof or they will be a source of domestic discord. If you continue along your present path, your self-confidence will dissolve into thin air. The most powerful way to understand your true worth is to get involved with any life area that helps those who can't help themselves. Once you see how many people can truly benefit from your help, you'll stop feeling impotent. Find a cause that's close to your heart.

Be frank and forward in all communications - ask and you shall receive! However, overestimating your abilities could lead to trouble, so keep promises to a minimum. It's one thing to disappoint yourself, it's another to let those who rely on you down. Don't waste joint resources on a plan that may never come to fruition. If any plan, idea or scheme is really that important, raise the money yourself and that way you'll send out the right signals.

Impulsive spending is on the march between now and Christmas so think before you buy. It's not a good idea to profess expertise in an area you know very little about. You could be called to demonstrate your skills in a public forum. Leave specialised work to the experts. If you want to expand your repertoire, you can always take a class. And then once you do, it could pave the way to a lucrative wage.

Mars speeds into Aquarius so the signs are ace for taking an initiative towards success. Hiding your light under a bushel is counterproductive; stand up and get ready to fight for what you want in life. Those who want to maintain the status quo are set for a rude awakening. Your persuasive, assertive self is about to go forth and conquer ensuring the period between now and the New Year is fertile territory, for fortune favours the brave.

It's time to lay past ghosts to rest for dark demons need to be slain before you can move on. Your bad habits are starting to catch up with you, draining you of valuable energy. Summon all your willpower so you can conquer these inner devils. Too often you are self destructive by allowing neuroses or persecution complexes to deny you happiness and success. Isn't it time you lived up to your potential?