If depression seeps into your mood it's because another year is lost but look at what you've gained. It seems like everybody is clutching at straws, but don't let that dampen your enthusiasm. Do something after hours that gives you joy, whatever your pleasure indulge in it. If you haven't been active in quite some time, start limbering up. A beginner's class in something you've been promising yourself should be considered now.

Money matters are at the root of disdain and difficulties don't spend a sou unless you really have to. Debts you ran up over Christmas will start to gnaw at your conscience and purse! Better create a payment plan you can handle. It will be easier to meet your obligation when you have targets to reach each month. Try to pay more than the minimum balance, or you'll hardly make a dent in the total.

The Moon/Saturn makes you gloomy without hope so now you're down the only to go is up! It feels like someone is trying to butter you up by giving you lots of praise. Be ready to say "no" to one of their unfair requests. Preparation is half the battle with manipulators like these. The situation might be different if you were getting paid more. Be warned a parent or authoritarian is breathing down your neck, but don't be intimidated you owe them nothing.

A heavy lunar ray can make you irrational and fearful so isn't it time to get real before you get ill? You just can't seem to get over a personal slight that was made years ago. You may want to do some reading on the subject of forgiveness. When you harbour resentments, you only hurt yourself. No matter what was done to you, it's essential you come to terms with it, so you can move on to a new life and New Year.

An older person has experience to give you but don't hang around with old misers or pessimists. Going out with your friends may not be an option, now that you have so much work to do on your future plans. Take a rain check and stay in until all your duties are finished. This will make a good impression on your superiors. Besides, if you let things lie this week; you'll have double the responsibility next week.

Pin your hopes on a career opening and you'll be disappointed so keep your ambitions fluid. The end of the year can be such an anti-climax if you keep dwelling on all the low spots. Be forward looking, not backward thinking. Developing your spiritual life will be rewarding in the coming months. Studying various religions can help you realise that the material world is much less important than you think.

Don't be put off by Doubting' Thomas's or Jeremiads who really should be shunted out of your life. Getting involved with a charity can do wonders for your social and spiritual lives. This is especially important if you are mixed up with shady characters. The best place to meet nice people is volunteer organisations. Opportunists rarely frequent such spots - they're too busy thinking of themselves.

Money and sex have an unsavoury influence on each other so avoid both like the plague today. An upcoming social event promises a reunion with an old friend or distant relative. You're a little nervous about how you'll appear to this person. The best way to ease your fears is to realise time has changed not only you but them too - how can you possibly compare yourself with then and now - you're older and wiser to begin with.

Inaccessibility in love or a partnership makes for a lonely day, consider whether you've grown apart. It's difficult to concentrate on what someone is saying as they seem to only see the black side of life. You are a natural enthusiast for many things but are very impressionable to and the last thing you need is a heavy trip from a doom-monger. Do things that make you laugh and bring you joy, exclude anything else.

Your health needs care and attention be kind to yourself by getting medication or seeing the Doc. Taking an hour away from the group can help you stay calm and centred. People's tempers have a way of running high right now. By removing yourself from any tense situation, you'll be able to put in a good performance without getting wound up yourself. Plan to go away somewhere that brings back memories this weekend.

Don't feel guilty about doing what you want to do you should have done it yonks ago. Putting off an unpleasant task creates more problems than it's worth. Get this chore over with early in the day, so you can enjoy the weekend to its fullest. A supportive friend will assure you that you've done the right thing. Call this person up the minute you've fulfilled your responsibility.

Something that causes you guilt or grief must be rooted it out like a weed so as not to blight your New Year. Family responsibilities are taking up more and more of your time, and you have to make the best of it. If your duties are weighing down on you, it may be best to join a support group. You may be surprised to learn how many people share your feelings of anger and resentment. It's only natural.