Passionate planets give you fresh insight into a persistent personal problem. There's a good chance that your inability to connect with someone stems from prejudice. Bias and bigotry must be pushed aside. When you do then your relationship will burst into flower as you both realise you were wrong about the other.

A refund, windfall or cash prize could land into your lap quite suddenly; be sure to put a sum toward your long-term security. Having a nest egg will make you more magnetic to money, because you'll feel less anxious about generating income. Is it any wonder that the rich keep getting richer? Go and join their ranks.

Working on a creative project helps you to burn off stress; stop making excuses for putting pastimes on hold. The fastest way to put a bad situation behind you is to spend time on the activities you love. Someone’s sarcastic comments is a clear indication that this person does not have your best interests at heart.

Strengthening your body will give you the courage to venture into new territory; you've got to feel good to enact change. If you have a hard time sticking to a fitness routine, ask a friend to work out with you. You're less likely to slack off if somebody is carefully monitoring your progress or brightening up the boredom.

Your love life starts to look up; you're beginning to feel things that you haven't experienced in years. Never let it be said that you're too old to experience true happiness. The fact is, you've done a lot of work on yourself. This is merely your reward for transforming behaviour that was causing you grief.

Having a heart-to-heart talk with someone from your past could clear up a misunderstanding that has dogged you for years. Stop letting petty matters control the way you behave today. The true measure of maturity is your ability to rise above disappointments. Everybody has a cross to bear; make yours as light as possible.

Venus, your ruling planet urges you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the creative pursuits that give your life meaning. When you deprive yourself of pleasure, you diminish your potential. A would-be lover needs encouragement to move forward. Stop playing hard to get; you're only driving happiness from your door.

A moneymaking opportunity lets you know that your hard work is finally paying off; now is not the time to relax. By joining forces with someone who has demonstrated good judgement with finances in the past, you could both make a killing. Use your abundance to enrich the lives of your loved ones. There's no better investment.

Starting your own business is a real possibility today; pull your head out of the clouds and get to work with pragmatic urgency. Yes, this means taking on more decisions and duty, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Wouldn't you rather be in charge of your own fate than handing your power over to somebody else?

What once seemed like a burden now feels like a blessing; it just goes to show that there are no mistakes in life. Take this opportunity to turn over a new leaf. Whenever you're presented with a piece of unfortunate news, stay strong. There is a lesson to be learned here. Keep your eyes open and know that all is well.

Stop acting as though you have the weight of the world on your shoulders; the fact is, people want to assist you. By accepting their help, you will be opening the door to new opportunities. Having a “survival of the fittest” mentality has hardly worked for you yet so why not change your philosophy?

You're in a prime position to advance your professional prospects, so go ahead and call a meeting with the powers-that-be. The secret to your success lies in your ability to tell people what they want to hear. Move up the ranks and be shameless; you won't receive another chance like this in a while.