Today’s hopeful astral array points to a couple of options for a better future: aim for something really special and your efforts will be rewarded or have another go at breaking a habit that isn’t good for you and you’ll discover a new lease of life.

Deep-seated worries have been weighing you down. Old habits and attitudes that belong to the past need to be jettisoned as hazardous or dubious behaviour patterns must be put behind you. Give your self-esteem a boost by doing something positive just for you.

Feeling energetic? I hope so because you’re in for a hectic, exciting end to the century. Bumping into a enigmatic stranger could mark the start of a new chapter in your social life. Do something different or outrageous and you’ll attract a proposition.

Why let a wee incident or misunderstanding ruin a chance of happiness? Don’t hold a grudge over a recent disappointment connected with your career or father. Forget past frustrations and prepare to enter the new millennium in a more forgiving frame of mind.

The door of new adventure is flung wide open for you to try fresh experiences. New opportunities have a big affect on your future until February. Give priority to a vision with an international flavour and strike while the iron is hot intellectually.

Fraught ties with relatives and neighbours continue to keep you on your toes. A long-standing contractual wrangle is about to come to an end when a delayed legal or financial objective begins to get up a head of steam; you’re almost there.

Someone close bring you a host of luck in an unexpected way. If heart-free or lonely then a new romance is on the cards in time for Christmas. The picture is encouraging for partnerships of all descriptions and trends are good if planning a Yuletide wedding.

Don’t overlook the chance to make a fresh start with old business or medical ideas. Sharing your views and opinions helps sow the seeds for new and better times ahead. Reintroduce ideas which were turned down as they will now be accepted with alacrity.

Been feeling under pressure lately? The heat is off as your ruler Jupiter moves forward returning you to your usual bright and buoyant self. You’re full of expectations making you determined to make up for anything you missed out on from October onwards.

The home fires are now steadily burning as Jupiter puts hope back into your heart. Friends and visitors will come and warm themselves at your hearth bring plenty of goodwill and cheer. You’ll hear some delightful news via a relative by mid-Feb.

Your plans and possibilities for the future require some clever thinking. It’s worth spending time revising your options and coming to terms with you’re lacking. If you are not logged on to the internet then hop on to a computer or you’ll miss out.

If money worries are causing you insomnia, a surprise bonus or proposition will help bolster your personal resources. Consider unusual or novel ideas for earning cash come the new year. Be sure they don’t cost you more to investigate than you could ever hope to make.