Following your humanitarian instincts will have fantastic results today. There's never been a better time to donate goods to charity, get involved with a volunteer organisation, or offer practical help to someone in need. Being a mentor to a child is especially rewarding. Why not offer to play sports with a young person who feels neglected or adrift? You'll be astonished at how much you both benefit from the experience.

Adopting a compassionate approach towards authority figures will cause your star to rise. While everybody else is screaming for your boss's head, you should offer practical assistance. Your helpful attitude will put you in a wonderful position to advance within the organisation. Right now, it's tempting to abandon ship. By swimming against the tide, you'll manage to rescue any treasure that would otherwise sink to the bottom.

Holy music and art put you in the proper holiday spirit right now. Take this opportunity to enjoy sacred forms of expression with your nearest and dearest. At first, they'll accuse you of being overly sentimental, but their cynicism will soon yield to unadulterated pleasure. A business or romantic partner is especially grateful that you bring the focus back to what is really important: spending quality time together.

You're experiencing a spiritual rebirth of sorts, which comes as an incredible relief. You're tired of feeling cynical and defeated all of the time. Restoring your faith in the Universe can be as simple as taking a nature walk or visiting a house of worship. Don't feel pressured to tailor your beliefs according to set principles. Look within for what really matters to you. Making a list of fifty of your favourite activities can help.

You've got an intense appreciation for loved ones, especially children and romantic partners. Devoting the day to their happiness will be the best use of your time today. Normally, you're the one who calls all the shots. Right now you need to put your agenda aside for the sake of others. You'll be delighted to find activities that sound boring turn out to be lots of fun. Let go of your preconceptions.

Treating your body like a temple is a wise strategy right now. Although seasonal delicacies beckon from every corner, you need to load up on fresh fruits, raw vegetables, and whole grains. Preparing a home-made meal can help you withstand temptation. Ask friends and family to help you. You'll be surprised by how much better you feel as soon as you start following a more sensible diet. Be good to yourself.

You're extremely idealistic when it comes to romance, which is part of your charm! Take this opportunity to create some love poetry. You'll be astonished at how easily the words flow from your pen. If you're not involved with someone special, sign up for an educational class or attend a lecture. You could end up sitting next to somebody who makes your pulse pound. Athletic types with a slightly dishevelled appearance are especially attractive.

Your ties to home and hearth have never been stronger, so they will play a prominent part in your day ahead. Plan a festive gathering for friends and family. If you've been quarrelling with a relative, extend an olive branch today. Alternatively, you may want to forgive this person in your heart as a means to heal old wounds. Whatever disappointments you have experienced, you need to leave them in the past. Move forward to a happier future.

Reading for pleasure is especially rewarding right now. Take a few hours to leaf through a favourite book that has always given you comfort and peace. You may want to hand out a few copies as gifts this year. Better yet, why not write a story of your own? You've always had a talent for words. Taking a writing course is also a possibility. This month promises to be a period of great intellectual stimulation.

Trust your instincts when it comes to generating more cash. Ventures that have an artistic or spiritual bent are especially favoured right now. There's an old adage that says "do what you love, and the money will follow". That's especially true today. Keep your plans a secret for the time being, though. You wouldn't want anybody else to cash in on your brilliant ideas. Protect your interests at all costs.

Providing friends with inspiration is easier than you think. That's because you have a way of drawing attention to things that people ordinarily take for granted. Place the emphasis on quiet pleasures like reading, bubble baths, and meditation. Invite a troubled chum to work at a charitable organisation with you. Giving comfort to others in need is what this current season is all about. Don't forget to treat yourself with compassion, too!

Get into the spirit of the season by working on an inspirational art project. You'll have an opportunity to display this work in a public place and while the prospect would ordinarily intimidate you, it seems exciting now. That's because you're tired of waiting in the wings while everybody else takes centre stage. You have to admit, you've come a long way since the beginning of the year. Send out 2004 with a bang!