You're empowered to do what you want but don't try to pre-determine when let nature take its course. You're very emotional when it comes to planning your social life; there's just so much to do! Feel free to cancel unnecessary appointments so you can spend more time at home. Children are especially eager to see more of you now. Think of some things you can do together - I know why not go to the local panto or enjoy a sports event?

Good day to start a domestic or home transformation by planning things as you'd like them. You may be forced to find an alternate living situation, at least for the short term. Make life easier by approaching tasks one step at a time. Thinking too far ahead will only drive you crazy. A generous soul may offer to help. Take them up on their word. There's no shame in leaning on your friends or loved ones for support.

Anything you say or do has a more profound resonance than you realise, so watch your promises. A close relative or neighbour wants you to pitch in with a community project or crusade. However, remember what comes out your mind and is spoken or written will be taken up on later. You don't want to be seen as all mouth. It's only natural people will feel jealous of you and any chance they get to bring you down they will.

How you've dealt with money in the past has no place in the future so make brand new plans based on experience. Your generous instincts could take a toll on your financial security if you're not careful. While it's true you have to give in order to receive, that doesn't mean you have to relinquish all of your possessions. In times of fiscal crisis, it's better to donate time instead of cash. Your efforts will be rewarded.

Turning your image upside down and inside out makes such a dramatic statement that they realise you mean business. Blaming others for recent disappointments is surely a joke on your part - particularly right now? Instead of envying everybody else's good fortune, ask for help. The loving members of your circle will be more than willing to share their bounty with you. If you don't swallow your pride, you'll choke on it.

Get doubts and angst out of your system with a healthy dose of logic before it makes you bitter and twisted. Last minute emergencies disturb your equilibrium and affect your sleep. When you're faced with a stressful task, take a deep breath and plunge in. The less you think about your duties, the easier it will be to fulfil them. Banish a pessimist from your orbit; you need to think positive now.

A new person enters your life and when they do your future plans will zoom into space. You're building up a new set of friends who reflect some emerging interests. Unfortunately, your old pals feel slighted, jealous even. Instead of trying to accommodate both groups, spend time with the people you wish to see. There's no point in putting on a big act just for form's sake. Go where your heart leads.

Aim for power in 2002 by mixing with those who already have it before you know it'll rub off on you. A sudden trip for business purposes proves to be enormously successful. This is one time when you should say exactly what's on your mind. Your candour will win over an influential person who can advance your career interests. Just make sure that your comments sound balanced, not bitter.

Get a true perspective on the New Year ahead and that means losing vague ideas and fluffy promises. A random piece of information causes you to question your opinion of someone you've always respected and admired. Try not to jump to conclusions until the full story comes in. If it turns out you have been deceived; it's through no fault of your own. Some folks are just master manipulators.

No point making changes to your image until you've worked on your psychology, be true to yourself. Someone who continually shows off what they've got is starting to annoy you. The next time you're treated to a story of this person's fabulous things, look into their eyes. There you'll see the naked truth: behind all that bragging lies a very unhappy character. Count all your blessings, big and small, but learn by their mistakes too.

Missing passion is found and when you rediscover it you'll enjoy a really sexy reunion. A close relationship needs a total spring clean although you hate to admit it. Just because you need to spend time on your own doesn't mean your affair is doomed. Make your needs clear to your partner, or they will start to feel as though you're pulling away. Strive for a balance in all things.

Take your job or your health and give it the biggest MOT since you can remember; it'll work wonders. Take care not to overindulge in food, drink, or general laziness. You must stay active if you're going to take advantage of all the fabulous opportunities this year holds. That doesn't mean you have to spend the next 12 months on an exercise bike. Just make time for life's more important things, and learn to value simplicity.