This is a highly positive time to form a meaningful partnership. A person whose belief or faith seems radically different than yours may be the perfect choice. Their perspective can help you resolve persistent problems that have been plaguing your domestic life. Don't be afraid to put your assumptions aside.

A pleasant acquaintance invites you to a Christmas gathering; accept immediately, even if you have to rearrange your schedule. Someone you meet over Yule could play a very important role in your future. Don't be shy about promoting your talent. You may have the opportunity to make money from your favourite activity.

There's something about an intimate relationship that triggers painful childhood memories for you. You must resolve these issues if your love is going to survive. Just because someone hurt you in the past doesn't mean it will happen again. Take care that you're not repeating a pattern that your parents established.

The ability to think on your feet serves you well when an angry authority figure confronts you with a colleague's mistake. Your stature rises amongst your peers, but that's not enough to satisfy you. If you really want to get ahead, apply for a position that involves more responsibility. Stop playing second banana.

The old routine seems unbearably stuffy right now, but you must go along with it if you're going to prove yourself. If not, your credibility will be forever tarnished. Do you really believe you deserve special treatment? If so, it may be best to change your attitude. Achievement is meaningless unless it's the result of hard work.

Flexing your creative muscles proves most satisfying, especially since your work attracts such favourable attention. You're much more imaginative than you pretend. Is it because you associate creativity with irresponsibility? The two aren't mutually exclusive. Do your best to shatter the stereotype. It's pointless to hide talent when you have so much of it to spare.

It seems as though every last person has called, dropped in or sent a letter/card recently. Seize this opportunity to take care of your correspondence in one fell swoop, otherwise, these obligations will play on your mind whilst you should be having fun. Hang a “do not disturb” sign above your desk.

If you're not sure about how much money to ask for performing a service, check what the competition charges. There's no reason you should sell yourself short. After all, you deserve to be compensated for your labour, just like any other worker would. Don't let a manipulative person take advantage of your good nature.

The stress of Christmas is starting to get to you; slip off on your own, if only for an hour or two. Sporty exercise may seem the last thing on your mind, but it can release your pent-up tension effectively. Turn the ringer off the phone this evening; that way, you can focus on your own needs for a change in 2001.

Your leadership qualities come in handy when someone isn't able to fulfil their duties. Don't hesitate to take up the reins of power; you could do yourself a favour for the future and reveal a new side to your character. Sure, this will cause hard feelings amongst your rivals, but there’s no keeping a good Goat down.

Someone you've always trusted betrays you so be cautious with any confidences you tell. You must learn to separate your personal from your private life. After all, you can't be impartial when you're doing business with friends. Be a little more practical in the future, if only out of concern for your cash and peace of mind.

If you're feeling a little blue, there's no better medicine than getting out on the razzle. The fact is, you've been dealt a bad hand but don’t get bitter about it. The only thing you can do now is play it out to the best of your ability. Who knows? You may even come out a winner in the end. The important thing is to try.