Things may not work out so well for you this week, nonetheless, don’t meet misfortune with pessimism, it will only diminish your prospects for peace, happiness and understanding with others. It is rarely too late to make a positive change, even when you think the game is lost.

You may find it difficult to get on with others; patience will be needed both for your own sanity and to achieve your goals. Ill fortune may be yours in love, but take comfort in the fact that you tried, and will try again.

At times you may wish to retreat from the problems you face but bear in mind that even the most courageous must first overcome self-doubt. Family problems will come to the fore but should blow over by the New Year.

Remain positive and fight for what you want. This may be the season for giving but sometimes you have to take too. Your love life will be in full flow and you will feel at the top of your game. You may have some good ideas, which you could do to keep close for a time lest sometime steal them from you.

A loose word during causal conversation could have significant repercussions. Don’t make promises that you can’t keep, it will only dent your reputation. Your lover is crying out for greater attention. Many of your problems cannot be solved over night; long-term thinking will decrease your stress levels.

The solo struggle may seem desirable but it is often unnecessary. Sometimes the greatest struggle is that with your own pride so don’t be ashamed to ask for help. Your lover will be in romantic mood, more intimacy will relax you.

You are letting others interfere too much in your business and it may be limiting both your creativity and effectiveness at work. You may meet a mischievous person this week. Learn to play again.

You may have destructive ideas floating around at the moment. Such pessimism will only lead you down an unhappy road so consider turning around now. Free yourself from too many engagements, now is a time for self reflection.

You’re current adaptability at work and home will keep you out of trouble and make you new friends, be careful though to strike the right balance between blending into the background and getting noticed. Things may be going well with your lover but don’t let your relationship take over from your desire for greater physical fitness.

Don’t let trivial worries distract you from your career ambitions. You may find it difficult to balance your career goals with your personal life, certain sacrifices may be needed now if you wish to get ahead of others.

Your analytical abilities will be on top form and you may feel a stronger mind-body connection than usual. This may, in part, be due to your rising fortunes in love and focus on sensuality.

At times you feel yourself drifting between a sense of loss and hope; your future happiness depends on which way you can tilt the balance. Maintain a constructive attitude both at home and work and you will find that the New Year will have more to offer you than you previously expected.