Need a change of scenery? This is a wonderful time to visit friends. You don't need to go long distances to get the benefit of travel. A relaxing mini break is just what the doctor ordered. If you're in love, it may be difficult to conceive of taking time away from your amour. Actually, though, your adoration will grow even stronger while you're away. Take this opportunity to pen some steamy love letters.

You've always enjoyed the finer things in life. Most of the time, a desire for financial security prevents you from going overboard with purchases. For the next three weeks you'll have a divine opportunity to splurge. Maybe you'll be given an early birthday gift of money. Perhaps you'll receive a bonus. It's even possible your lover will take you on a shopping spree. At any rate, it looks as though you will be able to indulge your whims.

Grace, kindliness, charm; these are all words that will be associated with you from now until early May. If you want a raise, approach your boss now, while your powers of persuasion are strong. This is also a good time to catch someone's eye. Make an extra effort to look fantastic whenever you go out, even if it's to the grocery store. You never know when you'll bump into the object of your affection.

Retreating to a quiet corner gives you an opportunity to save your energy for a very busy social season ahead. Spend the next three weeks getting plenty of sleep and exercise. Occupy yourself with solitary activities like baking, gardening, and reading. By this time next month, you'll exude a gorgeous glow that's impossible to resist. The easiest way to attract romance is to attend to your own needs first.

Friends who are artistically inclined may encourage you to exercise your own creativity. Scale back your work responsibilities and devote more time to an activity you enjoy. If you're at a loss at what sort of medium to pursue, think back to the projects you loved as a child. Whether you work with clay, paint, or ink is immaterial. The important thing is to have fun while getting your hands dirty.

Work may involve art or culture over the next three weeks. You may be asked to design a brochure or organise an evening of entertainment. It gives you great pleasure to focus on such a fun project. If you're not sure where to begin, enlist the aid of a sociable friend. This person will have fantastic recommendations on everything from food to decorations to music. A female authority figure will be especially impressed by your efforts, and could take you under her wing.

Going on a trip for business or pleasure could be in the cards. Whatever the reason for this journey, it will prove pleasurable. Try to reserve your ticket between now and the second week of May. You could find love, money, or both during this golden period. If you're going to school, you may meet someone special in a class about art, religion, or comparative culture. Keep your eyes (and ears) open for a lively chatterbox.

An inheritance, insurance payment, or scholarship could find its way into your hands. This opens a whole new world of possibility to you. Treat these additional resources as an investment in your future. Resist the temptation to buy flashy status symbols to celebrate. Your good luck will multiply if you put your money towards purchases that will pay off long into the future: a house, savings bonds, books; things that represent security and long term pleasure.

Spend the next three weeks turning your home into a cosy love nest. It doesn't matter if you have a partner or not. By setting the stage for romance, you will draw it into your life. Intimate seating arrangements, soft lighting, fragrant flowers and candles, and luxurious bedding and towels are all must haves. This may be a challenge for a casual person like you. If you're at a loss for ideas, enlist the aid of a tasteful Libra or Pisces.

Keeping the peace at work will be your primary objective between now and early May. Fortunately, you're quite gifted at smoothing ruffled feathers, negotiating agreements, and sorting out quarrels. There's something about your calm certitude that puts everyone at ease. If you're seeking employment, you could find success with a job related to music, culture, or entertainment. You have great instincts about what people want.

Your social life will burn bright over the next three weeks. Be prepared for an onslaught of party invitations. This will be the best time of the entire year for finding love. With that in mind, you'll want to look your best at all times. Forgo the comfortable sweat pants and trainers for more flattering fashions. If you've been working on a creative project, now is the time to show it off. The fruits of your labour will be very well received.

If you've been looking for a new home, start your search in earnest. There's a good chance you'll find a gorgeous place within the next three weeks. Even if you already have a home, you might find a little weekend getaway that's quite affordable. It may be worth the debt for such a property. If you're happily hitched, think about throwing a big party for your nearest and dearest.