You are well and truly ready to greet the new year; plans you are making for 2006 are extensive. Expect to get the green light enabling you to put long term hopes and dreams into action. Communication with others in your immediate circle will be cheerful and harmonious. This evening, you will prefer to mix with a wide variety of people in the one place rather than travel around.

You have laser beam perception and you won't hesitate to act when you spot a good investment opportunity. You don't intend to relax your efforts to achieve certain aims. As well as working for the satisfaction of a job well done, there is a strong money incentive that drives you on. You are coming to recognise life is what you make of it and success is your main goal!

Other people notice you today especially those who have you in their romantic sights! If you are hoping to make a good impression, your positive input in a group or charitable venture will do a lot for your reputation. Turn on the charm and enjoy the positive result. Future plans will do better if you are working in a pair. Somehow solo efforts won't be as rewarding.

Try not to stray too far away; there is a lot going on in your environment you would hate to miss out on experiencing. Job commitments or professional pressures that have been getting you down are about to vanish. Decisions you make today are designed to make life easier in the future. You will decide you can't continue in a situation you aren't happy with.

Your mood is adventurous; you don't mind taking a few risks, but it's not a good idea to put all your eggs in one basket or to gamble with people's feelings and emotions. You are feeling lucky and you're in for some memorable moments over the months ahead. Cautious optimism would be advisable as you don't want to jump into things with your eyes closed. Look before you leap!

Your home life appears to be undergoing a transition so you're bound to feel slightly nervous. In some strange way, family affairs and travel are linked over the days ahead. This is a favourable omen and changes in your personal life could be due to new developments in the family. If household chores are getting you down, rely on your partner to help lighten the load.

An incident in your locality will take you by surprise, affecting you or the people around you. Someone acts in a way you would never have expected. Your curiosity might guide you to make enquiries and find out more about this person. What you learn and discover about the people sharing your world may be a pleasant shock. Avoid large shopping centres and keep an eye on your wallet.

Start thinking about branching out into fresh fields in the future. If you want to increase your earning potential, learning new skills will be a plus. Look into areas you have not considered before to find greater success if you are seeking employment. Be willing to diversify rather than stay on the same course. Whatever you decide to do, you will move ahead in complete confidence.

Sometimes you feel your Guardian Angel is close by, protecting your every move. This is one of those days. A special opportunity comes through you being in the right place at the right time. More freedom will be yours as a result of today's events and conversations. A challenge will demand courage and stamina but you will have no problems on that score!

You can trust your hunches; your passion and enthusiasm is aimed in the best directions. You won't join others in wasting time with pie in the sky dreams. Your plans give you the chance to express a new and more determined side of your personality. It's a great day to embark on new personal projects. You are geared to the idea of bring improvements into your everyday world.

If changes are being discussed, the more views you can listen to and take on board, the better. The longer you take to consider facts and possibilities, the more confident you will be you are making the right decision. Fresh ideas will come from a surprising source and a friend will help you take a more objective view to matters of a personal nature.

The ambitious side of your nature will make itself felt significantly over the weeks ahead. If you have been suffering from inertia lately, you will soon discover how determined you can be. You may decide to throw off old professional ties that bind you as you venture into new areas. Wonderful achievements can be made as you strike out towards new long term goals.