The simple things of life are the least expensive so concentrate on them today. Focusing on making money could be getting in the way of your happiness. Pause to appreciate the blessings money can't buy. If you have children, spend the day playing games with them. If not, this is a good time to express your own youthful tendencies. Muck around with clay, play dress-up, or treat yourself to a huge ice cream sundae. Focusing on small pleasures like these will make your material desires seem very small indeed.

Don't think everybody is after you for just one thing, today someone wants you for you. You may be unnecessarily aggressive with regard to a person who is trying to get close to you. Whilst you perceive their actions as threatening, they may intend only kindness. Let down your defences just a little. It may develop that there is a genuine empathy between you. If somebody starts pushing your buttons, count to ten before issuing a sarcastic comment. It's easy to mistake jokes as personal criticisms now.

No-one is indispensable not even you so understand you are only human today. It's hard for you to be productive because you have so many tiny tasks piled at your feet. At times like these, you need to enlist the help of friends and neighbours. True, everybody may not execute jobs to your complete satisfaction, but it's better than struggling under a mountain. Never fear; you'll have ample opportunity to pay folks back for their kindness. In the meantime, be willing to delegate responsibilities.

Look for a sales bargain and that means hunting around and not purchasing the first thing you see. You're eager to buy something expensive, but hold on for another day or two. Events may develop that will make you change your priorities. It's hard not to answer to the urgent call of your material side. You can compromise by giving yourself an affordable but luxurious treat. There's no use putting yourself through torture, especially when you've worked with such due diligence. Don't worry; better days are ahead.

Relax and enjoy Hogmanay nothing concrete is going to get done or be settled until after January 6th. It seems like everybody is getting on with their lives except for you, which is tremendously frustrating. You know you have all the talent and drive to be a success; why are certain goals eluding you? Stop putting so much pressure on yourself. The fact is, it's simply the wrong time for you to make a splash. You need to gather your resources from now until next summer. That will be the time when you will really shine.

You're about to told something that is hot news best to keep it to yourself for now. It's difficult to keep a lid on privileged information, but try your best anyway. You wouldn't want to be revealed as a blabbermouth, especially when you've be so careful to build up a trustworthy reputation. Someone sneaky may try to ply the information out of you. If you find yourself cornered, make an excuse and beat a hasty retreat to a private location. In a few days time, you'll be glad you stayed quiet.

Ask someone who is totally detached or a complete stranger on how to deal with a problem issue. You want so badly to break free of emotional restraints, but aren't sure how to. One of the best ways to gain perspective on your pain is to talk with a sympathetic person, preferably a counsellor. Although you pride yourself on being able to solve your own problems, there are situations that demand an objective ear. This may be one of them. Don't let your pride get in the way of seeking help.

Don't run before you can walk some things take time to master and patience is a virtue for you. Although you long for independence, it's still necessary to bow to somebody else's wishes. Do the best you can to meet their demands, even if it means going against your better judgment. By establishing yourself as cooperative and attentive, you'll be given a chance to write your own ticket later. In the meantime, just think of yourself as an apprentice. Whether you realise it or not, you're learning valuable skills.

Be open and grateful for what someone tells you it's for your own good. You have big dreams, but need the practical tools to follow through on them. Start talking to accomplished people about the best way to get to where you want to be. These folks have the experience and know-how that can benefit you. Beware of turning up your nose at their suggestions. Remember, they've attained what you haven't. By giving their ideas a try, you'll be that much closer to your vision.

Out with the old and in with the new is the Hogmanay message so translate that into your money world. Financial burdens may be preventing you from achieving all that you wish. Take decisive steps toward reducing your debt. Whether this means contacting a money manager or credit institution is immaterial. The important thing is that you stop charging items to your credit card, reduce the amount of interest you pay, and start paying off those bills. A person with your tenacity can do this in no time flat.

There's no need to seek approval from others if you're content with your lot then that's that! You may be going after a status-oriented position for the wrong reasons. If you want to impress somebody, you're better off doing it from your present situation if not you'll just attract gold-diggers. If the person in question is so influenced by power, they're probably not the one for you, anyway. You're smart enough to realise that real strength comes from being true to yourself. Don't forget that!

You will have to tow the line today even if it kills you grin and bear it as you can't beat em so join em. If there's anything you can't stand, it's being told what to do and how to do it. You'd rather tackle jobs behind-the-scenes. Unfortunately, this just isn't possible now. You'll have to perform beneath someone's eagle-eyed scrutiny. Try not to dwell on your hardships too much; the more you focus on them, the more difficult they'll seem. Just forge ahead as best you can, and then give yourself a giant reward this evening.