Wednesday, 1 December 2004

ARIES:  (March 21 to April 20)
Rid yourself of the nitpickers and hangers-on, and gravitate towards people who are optimistic self-starters.  The company you keep will have an effect on your mood, achievements and reputation, as well as health and happiness.

TAURUS:  (April 21 to May 21)
With Venus and Mars in your partnership zone you may strike up new deal, engage in a romantic escapade, or get to know someone more intimately.  The impact of what takesplace now may not hit until next year.

GEMINI:  (May 22 to June 21)
Think positively and avoid pining for a person or circumstances from the past.  You made your mind up months ago to follow a particular path, now you must make the best of an imperfect situation.

CANCER:  (June 22 to July 23)
You may be touched by someone's generosity or will thrive on extra attention.  The planets bring the right people into your life at the right time, helping to lighten your load and ease feelings of inadequacy.

LEO:  (July 24 to August 23)
A secret may be inadvertently revealed as you either purge your soul or become privy to someone's darker side.  Think before you speak and filter through gossip.  Words spoken in haste can never be taken back.

VIRGO:  (August 24 to September 23)
You may find yourself caught up in a whirlwind of activity or someone else's problems.  If you feel uncomfortable or out of your depth, step away from a situation and accept that a relationship may suffer.

LIBRA:  (September 24 to October 23)
Finally you will make progress in a long, drawn-out situation. Ruling Venus in steely-minded Scorpio toughens you up, while the solar energy fine-tunes your problem-solving abilities. Try to put emotion aside and look at life objectively.

SCORPIO:  (October 24 to November 22)
Group dynamics will be interesting, challenging, and ultimately beneficial.  By working alongside people who demand that you give your best, you are likely to taste financial, emotional, or social success sooner rather than later.

SAGITTARIUS:  (November 23 to December 22)
It may be cold comfort, but the reason things are not wholly going your way is that the planets are teaching you some valuable lessons. Hang in there and vow never to make the same mistake twice.

CAPRICORN:  (December 23 to January 20)
An unconventional idea put before you may seem outrageous, but you will gradually warm to the possibilities.  As the layers are peeled away, you will see that there is more to a proposal than first meets
the eye.

AQUARIUS:  (January 21 to February 19)
It may not be all smooth sailing on the family or domestic front, but if you are honest and stick to your principles, agreement will eventually be reached.  Sever ties with someone who has been pulling
your strings.

PISCES:  (February 20 to March 20)
If life has been one step forward and two back, the brakes may suddenly come off and you will make swift progress.  Someone who possesses a pioneering spirit may be the inspiration you need to make
changes.

YOUR DAY
The spin-doctors will be at work turning negative situations to their own advantage, or putting a positive slant on plans that are doomed to failure.  Those who are cautious will fare best today, while
risk-takers may find themselves out of pocket or red-faced.  It would be much wiser to accept loss, failure, or disappointment and move on to a more viable project or relationship.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Time to evaluate health, work, and relationship issues with a view to making a fresh start.  You have reached the end of a cycle and before a new chapter can begin, you must ruthlessly shed bad habits and let
go of worn out situations or relationships.  Jupiter brings out your
independent streak.