Horoscope: Monday, Dec 29

This is your day to shine in all your glory, Aries. There's no need to hold anything back. You'll find that you have a great deal of love to share. Your heart is likely to go to extremes today in order to prove its love, passion, and affection. Make sure that this energy that's so true to your core is appreciated and reciprocated by the people with whom you share it.

A friend, perhaps a woman, could well be upset or even angry with you today, Taurus. Money might be involved in some way. There may be nothing you can do to reassure her at this time, so it's best to give what reassurances you can and then back off. Whatever has gone wrong, she's probably overreacting, and eventually she'll see that. In the meantime, you do what you can to work off your own anxieties. Hang in there!

When it comes to romance in your life, Gemini, there may be a great deal of talk but not enough action. Perhaps you're a terrific flirt who can keep things moving at a quick pace intellectually, but nothing really comes of it when you have to take concrete action and manifest those words in a romantic setting. This is one day when this conflict of interests makes itself known more blatantly than usual.

You have a wonderful, nurturing nature, Cancer. Those around you reap tremendous benefit from your caring soul. Just as you are receptive to the needs of others, so too should you be aware of your own needs. You deserve to be on the receiving end of your own gentle touch. Don't hesitate to turn to others for help if you need to. You might be surprised how mere acquaintances pitch in to lend a hand.

Sometimes the best way to deal with an emotional problem is to ignore it completely and that is what you must do this weekend. The lunar eclipse in your sign means you need to rise above negative feelings and focus on positive outcomes.

A relationship has reached a turning point, maybe even a point of no return, and come Friday’s eclipse you will reach a decision about what you are going to do about it. Be brutal if you think it is necessary. Don’t let sentiment hold you back.

If the doorknob doesn't want to turn today, Virgo, don't force it. You'll only succeed in breaking the key. Perhaps you just need to try another door. If things don't flow smoothly into place, then they probably weren't meant to be. Life shouldn't have to be a struggle. Our job is to be happy. Remember that the next time you're in a long line. View the situation as a rest period.

You may have the intellectual side of the equation completely set in your head, Libra. You've collected all the facts and have all the data worked out in such a way that it's impossible for anyone to fault your calculations. Don't think you're done, because there's one part of the picture left to consider - emotions. Extreme feelings could put a monkey wrench in your plans. Be prepared.

You can expect some kind of windfall over the next 24 hours, but be warned: what Lady Luck gives with one hand she may decide to take back with the other. If it happens, it happens. Overall you won’t actually have lost anything.

People you meet today will go out of their way to do things for you, and you must go out of your way to show your gratitude. One small act of kindness can have huge knock-on effects, so be pleasant and find reasons to smile.

Someone who is above you on the ladder of success will make demands you have no way of refusing. Do what they ask of you quickly and efficiently, then get away from them as soon as you can. You don’t want to come under their thumb.

Today is an important day in which you can breathe creative energy into a structured situation, Capricorn. You'll find that bolstering the aesthetics of your surroundings will help inspire you to be more disciplined and eager to keep things neat and tidy. Take your time and don't let other people's anxiety cause you to rush into anything you aren't ready for.

Be ready to take full advantage of all the great things that will be on offer to you over the coming week. Get rid of any and all negative thoughts and resolve to take action the moment that “chance of a lifetime” opportunity arrives – and it will.

If you want to change your eating and exercise habits now is the time to get serious about it. Today’s eclipse can do wonders for your wellbeing – all you have to do is listen to your inner voice and make the changes it demands.

The fundraising activities of a group with which you're affiliated are going very well, Pisces, but today you're likely to find that things seem to be stalled. Checks may not come in the mail, important people don't return your phone calls, or someone doesn't show up to do the job at hand. This situation is frustrating, but it probably won't last beyond today. By tomorrow you should all be your busy selves again. Hang in there!