If you’ve arranged to meet someone be sure you both agree on where and what time. Muddled messages could mean all kinds of problems manifesting between couples. A relationship goes through a frosty phase: be compliant and sympathetic at all times.

Your powers of perception help you pick up on those subtle nuances that aren’t being said. Whether you’re more in tune with body language or you have the uncanny knack of reading between the lines, people are taken aback by what you glean from supposed thin air.

Whether helping to master a computer game or putting your mind to something creative, it’s time to put your own brain cells to the test. You go off on a search to buy additional tools or devices to add to a Christmas gift: you’ll also have to exchange one too.

A late Yuletide greeting stirs up bittersweet memories. As a result you start comparing the past with the present but press the erase button if too many regrets start creeping in. Why dwell on what has been when there’s so much to look forward to?

You can’t win, no matter what you do. Twenty-four hours is not enough to get through everything you have to do. A mixture of routine and special tasks need your time but if you’re working and ring in sick, you’ll either be found out or feel guilty for the rest of the day.

Watch what you say: words taken the wrong way could easily spark off an argument in the family or neighbourhood. Refuse to listen to a muck-spreading person and more importantly, don’t pass on their salacious tittle-tattle or you could be had up for slander.

A restless urge seizes you, stopping you achieving anything of value. Instead of persevering with jobs that aren’t getting you anywhere, look to other areas to give you mental stimulation. Call on someone you haven’t seen for a while to uplift your spirits.

Give folk plenty of room and they’ll respect your need for privacy. Clear some space to review all that’s happened to you over the last twelve months. Then you can make resolutions you intend to keep, not fly-by-night whims here today gone by Hogmanay.

Don’t expect people to jump for joy if you change your mind about promises or commitments you have already made. Equally, you aren’t being true to yourself if you continue with something that breaks your heart. Let others down gently and be true to yourself.

If you’re hoping to grab some time for yourself you’ll have to be quick and calculating. People will try and pile more and more on you but you can’t be expected to do the work of two. Stand up for your rights and don’t let others take advantage or liberties.

The chances of lining up a break or holiday are thwarted when other folk can’t decide on dates and destinations. Problems grow with the number of people around you: the more people, the greater the problems whatever walk of life you’re trying to advance.

If only you could see immediate financial recompense for the work you’re doing you’d be happy to continue on. Take heart, hard work will bring its just rewards but be prepared to wait for results. At least you know something good is on its way.