You'll be spending lots more money over the next six to eight months, so make sure your purchases count. Buying a home, car or some other major purchase could afford long-term security. You may decide you'll need to boost your finances if you're going to keep your head above water. Whether this means putting in more hours at work or finding a job that pays more than your current position is up to you.

Today begins a prolonged period of personal achievement, so make the most of it. Promoting new ideas, displaying your creative work, or whipping your body into shape are among the possibilities. Don't be surprised if you become a little more aggressive than usual. Normally, you're content to sit back and smell the flowers, but that will change over the next six months. That's because you'll be given several rare opportunities.

It's important to keep a fitness plan or work project confidential for the next six months. That's because you'll make much more progress by trusting your intuition. Even constructive criticisms from well-meaning onlookers can throw you off balance. You're being given a chance to develop self-awareness. By rising to this challenge, you'll find it much easier to accomplish your goals in record time. Keep your eyes on the prize!

Your social life becomes red hot for the foreseeable future. Although you generally prefer staying home, you'll be tempted to visit hot new clubs and restaurants throughout this exciting period. If you're single, let your pals set you up on a series of blind dates. You might just meet the love of your life on one of these outings. If you're already in a relationship, join a club with your partner.

Fame and honours can be yours, provided you're willing to work for them over the following six months. Getting a promotion or award is a distinct possibility, especially since you're putting in so many hours at work. If you're looking for a job, schedule as many interviews as possible throughout this fateful period. You could find the career of your dreams, just by being persistent. Don't be swayed if you're met with resistance at first.

Opportunities involving publishing, broadcasting and education will be very strong now. If you've always wanted to write a book, get started today, even if it's just sketching out the first chapter. Once you begin, the words will start flowing like a mighty river and although you're usually a stickler for detail, it's more important to focus on quantity than quality right now. You can always fine-tune your work next year.

Joint finances will be your primary focus over the next six months. Whether you're negotiating the terms of a business deal or working out a custody agreement is immaterial. The important thing is you move with swift assurance. In the past, you've had difficulty making decisions. That's because you always look at both sides of the issue. This time around, you've got to act solely in terms of your own self interest. Be bold!

You could be butting heads with a colleague or romantic partner over the next six months. Whether you're arguing over who gets top billing on the company stationery or fighting over what temperature you should keep the bedroom, these battles will be prolonged and ongoing. Ultimately, one of you is going to have to relinquish some power. The sooner you come to an agreement, the stronger your relationship will emerge.

You'll be in great demand at work and perhaps you'll be covering for a sick colleague. Maybe you'll be undergoing some advanced training. It's even possible you'll be working as a temp with the hopes of landing a full-time position and while the months ahead will be very demanding, you will be able to handle all the challenges involved. Exercise can help ease tension. You're laying the groundwork for career success.

Love, creativity and children are about to assume an increasingly important role. If you're single, you could meet someone special at a sporting event or camping trip. Joining a gym could make you a hot commodity on the dating market. In the event you're already in a relationship, you may decide to conceive or adopt a child. Last but not least, these next six months are ideal for developing an art project.

It's possible you will move over the next six months. If that's the case, take this opportunity to write a description of your ideal living situation. Describe your dream home, neighbourhood and domestic dynamic. Seeing these details in black-and-white will keep you focused and determined. It doesn't matter if this change is being imposed without your consent. You can still make the most of this shift by adopting a positive outlook.

It looks as though you'll be taking a series of quick trips; possibly you'll be travelling for business. Perhaps you'll be visiting a lover who lives in another city. It's even feasible that you'll be conducting a research project that takes you to many different places. Whatever the reason for your jaunts, you're sure to get lots of intellectual stimulation over the next six months. Enjoy!