You've new ideas about where your career should be going, but do some groundwork. It may be wise to think back on past jobs as a means to figure out what you want and what you don't want from a future vocation. Revamping your resume will help you gain a clear picture about the ideal position or profession for you. Don't put your ideas into motion until January 23rd, when the planets will be in more cooperative alignment.

You want nothing more than to seek greener pastures but now is not the time to travel. Reservations have a way of getting lost, transport is delayed, and traffic is rerouted. It's a far better idea to expand your horizons at home. Pick up an intimidating tome that you've always wanted to read, or study some foreign language tapes. A correspondence course might also be enriching. Give yourself an intellectual challenge.

An old debt or a forgotten obligation comes back to haunt you. Unfortunately, now is the worst possible time to put things back in their proper balance. Be prepared to make some personal and financial sacrifices so that you can become independent once more. Yes, you may feel as though you're being asked to give more than you originally received, but that's the price of being a borrower. Now you know.

The terms of a relationship is being questioned, making it hard to move forward together. A sensitive person like you simply can't sweep old resentments under the rug. You must discuss matters before you take things onto the next logical stage. If you find that you can't get over past misdeeds, the best thing you can do is to cut all ties with the person in question. You're notorious for being unable to forget or truly forgive.

A health issue that caused hassle could rear its ugly head again. Fortunately, you're in a better frame of mind to deal with anything medical. Don't hesitate to seek holistic or homeopathic therapies as a means to combat this problem. An unconventional solution could work wonders for you. In the meantime, cut back on business or stress. The more rest you get, the faster you will recuperate. It's only common sense.

Re-consider your approach to a child who has been experiencing problems recently. Although you greatly want to help, you may be going about the issue in a way that aggravates rather than placates. Think back to when you were this person's age, and how you felt when your elders corrected you. Try to commiserate with your young friend or offspring so that you'll seem more like an ally than an adversary.

You can't live on your wits so a little extra insurance would be nice. Rather than embarking on a new endeavour with no protection whatsoever, create a safety net. This may involve putting money into savings, subletting your home instead of moving altogether, or asking a relative for financial assistance. The more options you have, the easier it will be for you to put forth your best possible performance.

Clear your life of anything outstanding before the planets change course. Mercury retrograde could make it difficult for you to make one simple phone call, much less run errands. You may be better off focusing on your communication skills. For instance, why is it that you are stuck with so many administrative duties whist everybody else has plenty of leisure time? Devise more effective ways to assert yourself.

Keep track of your financial transactions or you'll land in hot economic water. Reviewing your spending habits may cause you to realise that you're wasting valuable money on things that have very little meaning for you. Cut back on the status symbols and put the remaining money towards a trip you've been longing to take. Which would you rather have: a wardrobe jammed with clothes or an exotic vacation?

You want to turn over a new leaf in 2003 and it's now time to think where to begin. A good place to start is your approach to problems. Think about areas in your life that have plagued you for then to now. For instance, if you have a hard time meeting people, develop your interpersonal skills. If you've got a short-fused temper, devise a way to diffuse it. Setting strategies will allow you to take a quantum leap forward.

Memories that you'd rather forget fly in fast and furious but don't get paranoid. This is so annoying, especially since you wanted to make a fresh start for the new year. Rather than pushing these visions aside, however, it's important that you face them head on. Perhaps there is some old business that demands to be resolved. Maybe you haven't faced the truth of a painful situation. It's time to come to terms with your past and seek closure.

Goals that once appeared dear to your heart now seem childish and silly. It's a wee bit bewildering to realise that you can change direction so suddenly. If you think back on what has happened since the time you first conceived of your dream, though, you'll see why your needs have changed. Let go of the old ideas and open yourself to fresh concepts. Hogmanay is an ideal time to do this, anyway.