It's time to go back to school or work and get back into your old routine. Christmas and New Year may have forced you to change your plans at the last minute, creating great disappointment, but you'll have a much easier time now that the planets are cooperating and your way forward looks much more certain and clear cut. Combining business with pleasure should be easy, especially when a special person takes interest in your activities. Let this mentor take you under their wing.

Putting your finances in order will be easier now that the festivities are finally finished. Take a good look at your spending habits over the last twelve months. Were you able to afford the things you wanted and live comfortably? Did you accumulate any debt? Was it possible to put money into savings? The answers to these questions will help formulate your monetary goals for the coming year. Be honest, flexible, and most importantly, optimistic.

Communications with a loved one have been tense, but that's about to change today. Suddenly, all the defensiveness and anger could melt into thin air. Perhaps that's because you're being less judgmental. Maybe it's because you are opening your mind to this person's opinions. Whatever the reason, you can feel confident that today marks a happier and healthier period for you both. Be kind to each other, even if you do have ideological differences.

It may have been difficult to find work over Christmas and the New year, but that's all about to change. Be willing to take on small jobs which could lead to something bigger. If you've already got too much on your plate, you may want to consider hiring some help. The next few weeks will be ideal for finding somebody who is optimistic, efficient, and knowledgeable. Your health is improving too, so it's definitely time to rejoice.

Dwelling on past love affairs prevents you from finding a new partner. Stop wondering about what could have been, and move toward your future. If you already have a mate, do them a favour and stop talking about former lovers. Such talk is upsetting, even if you're putting down your ex-playmates. Set a positive example for a child by developing your own creative talents. They'll be more prone to use their imagination if you use yours.

Solving domestic problems comes as a tremendous relief; you were beginning to crack under the strain! You'll find relatives are more open to resolving old conflicts. You may want to set the standard by forgiving someone of some past transgression. Celebrate by hosting a family get together in your home. Kids will be happy to help out with the invitations and decorations. Put every pair of hands to use!

An abandoned writing project is worth resuming, especially if it's been on your mind recently. In the past, the subject matter may have been too upsetting to handle. You're in a much better frame of mind right now, and need to put your thoughts down on paper. If you've always wanted to start a creative venture now is the time to dip your toe in the water for your ideas are innovative, attractive and lucrative

Finding new ways to make money should be easier than it has in the past. For the past few weeks, potential employers may have ignored your phone calls. Your CV's seem to have disappeared into a void. Today, however, the phone could start ringing and may never stop until the end of January. Consider these offers carefully. When in doubt, choose the opportunity that sounds most exciting, rather than the one that offers the highest salary.

People will seem more open to your ideas, which comes as a tremendous relief. You were beginning to think you had the plague! Actually, the reason so many people seemed to turn away from you is that your concepts were too radical to digest all at once. Now that a new year has begun, the public will be more adventurous. Interviewing with an employer who once turned you down could have satisfying results.

The calmer side of Christmas may have put you in mind of spiritual practices that you once followed. Perhaps this is a good time to resume these activities. You've always had a knack for being successful in the material world. Paying a little more attention to your soul will help you strike a satisfying balance. It may be best to keep your plans secret for a while, as they could upset or offend friends who live differently.

Getting together with friends will certainly be easier than it has been for the past three weeks. Now that Christmas and New Year is out of the way, people will be more readily available and it will be easier for you to organise a get together and maybe map out a few sketchy plans for the year ahead. Seek out friends who enjoy intellectual discussions as much as you do. They'll be more than happy to fall in with your ideas.

Plans for your career that were put on hold last month could move forward again. This time, you're prepared to answer any questions that may advance your status. Don't be afraid to propose radical new ideas to an established organisation. Your vision and optimism will make a terrific impression. Knowledge of other cultures could also benefit you; you may want to brush up on a foreign language or follow the international news.