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Aries (Mar21/Apr20) It might be Christmas but career concerns are on your mind. Talk to an experienced friend or relative about your ideas. It's also a good plan to put together a list of long term aims and aspirations. If you're tired with your current profession, you could easily change direction now. Many of the skills you acquired in your present job can be transferred to another. You're a lot more flexible than you realise. Emphasise your versatility in interviews.

Taurus (Apr21/May21) You've always been content to do things a certain way so you may be surprised to discover that money doesn't necessarily bring happiness. People with far fewer resources than you still manage to be content. Developing your creative talent may be more rewarding than accumulating things. Next time you feel restless, reach for a paintbrush instead of your credit card. Visiting an exotic country will introduce you to new perspectives and techniques.

Gemini (May22/Jun21) Sharing your resources may be the chief challenge you face in the New Year. Taking on a roommate, forming a business partnership, or getting married means giving up some independence. At times, it will be a relief to have someone to share your burdens. At others, you'll resent being so closely tied in. Learn to emphasise the positive and eliminate the negative. It may be necessary to think again about your attitudes toward money, sex, and power.

Cancer (Jun22/Jul23) It's time to be more assertive with a business associate or romantic partner who has been riding roughshod over your feelings. It's possible that too much water has flowed under the bridge. If that's the case, make a clean break as soon as possible. You'll want to make a fresh start in 2009. If you decide to stay together, both of you need to make radical changes. An understanding friend who knows you both has some valuable advice to offer at the end of the week.

Leo (Jul24/Aug23) You've got to work out a new work schedule before the New Year begins. This past year has been a lot of fun, but you've squandered some opportunities as a result. Eating healthy, taking more exercise, and practicing a skill will help you make up for lost time. Once you get back into the swing of things, it will be easy to find lucrative jobs. Granted, they won't be very prestigious, but they will put some extra money into your bank account.

Virgo (Aug24/Sep23) Taking risks has never been your strong suit. This week you'll be forced to venture out of your comfort zone. Maybe you'll feel compelled to ask someone on a date. Perhaps you'll be asked to try your hand at a creative medium. You might even be called upon to look after a child. Happily, this challenge will give you a powerful rush. Losing your fear of the unknown will prompt you to go on bigger and better adventures. At long last, you'll have the courage to follow your heart.

Libra (Sep24/Oct23) Improving your home and family life can be as simple as spending more time with your nearest and dearest. While it's good that you have achieved so much career success, your loved ones are starting to feel neglected. Cut back your hours at the office. Throw a party to celebrate a relative's birthday or a youngster's success. You'll become much more productive once your personal life picks up. Love is what motivates you, not money.

Scorpio (Oct24/Nov22) Becoming more active in your neighbourhood is a good idea especially if you're getting concerned about current trends or planning consents. It's even possible you have grown alienated from your neighbours. Whatever the case, you need to reach out to the people around you so why not ask the person next door in for a festive drink? You may be surprised to find what interesting lives these characters lead. Don't let appearances deceive you.

Sagittarius (Nov23/Dec21) Contrary to what you might think, money is not the root of evil. On the contrary, it is a form of energy that can be used for positive or negative purposes. Creating financial security should be your first order of business in the coming New Year. When you have money in savings, you are less prone to accepting thankless jobs or selling your talent for less than it is worth. Having a nest egg will also give you more leisure time for the activities you love.

Capricorn (Dec22/Jan20) Opportunities for creative expression abound in the New Year. At long last, you'll be able to reduce your workload and devote the lion's share of your time to painting, drawing, writing, or any other artistic medium that takes your fancy. Turn a deaf ear to friends and relatives who think you are jeopardising your financial future. The fact is it will be much easier to make money when you are doing what you love. You could even make a living from your craft.

Aquarius (Jan21/Feb19) Over the past six months, you've made ridiculous demands on yourself. Now you're starting to feel the toll this attitude has had on your health. You're going to have to cut back your schedule, whether you like it or not. At first, all the inactivity will drive you crazy. If you resist the impulse to do work you'll gradually enjoy being still. All of a sudden, you'll start daydreaming again. Ideas for creative projects will abound. Let your imagination run wild!

Pisces (Feb20/Mar20) Learning to work with a team will take on an increasing importance in the New Year. In the past, you were able to do your own thing. People allowed you to develop a distinctive style. You may not have this luxury in the months to come. Adapting will be difficult at first, but it will have its rewards. For one thing, you'll make lots of friends. For another, you will feel less pressure to deliver earth shattering results all by yourself.