HOROSCOPES for new year 2008

Hold on, wait for it, my dear Rams, as people born under the Cardinal Fire sign of Aries (21 Mar-21 Apr) are sometimes called. The Cosmic energy has a clarifying effect on you now. That can still work out pretty well in the Festive Season, as long as you are willing to work overtime. Press on.

A little added awareness of how you come across, my dear Bulls, as people born under the Fixed Earth sign of Taurus (22 Apr-22 May) are sometimes called, is much needed now. You know you cannot see the whole situation at one glance, but you should be able to make some progress by watching one part at a time. Watch closely.

At times you give yourself mixed signals, dear Twins, as people born under the Air sign of Gemini (23 May-22 Jun) are called. You know exactly what you need to do? Make sure jokes make sense, especially in electronic form. Understanding the situation is key. Understanding yourself is everything.

Hard work, timing and persistence are a winning formula, my dear Crabs, as people born under the Cardinal Water sign of Cancer (22 Jun-22 Jul) are sometimes called. Especially, if they get a little nudge from the stars to seal the deal. Go on and step up. Accept the well-deserved accolades with pleasure.

It is always a good idea to slow down at times like these, my dear Lions, as people born under the Fixed Fire sign of Leo (23 Jul-22 Aug) are sometimes called. Some new aspect of your life is changing everything and you are pretty much fixated with it. You may neglect other people or projects. Don't.

Someone close seems to be speaking in riddles, my dear Virgoans, as people born under the Mutable Earth sign of Virgo (23 Aug-22 Sep) are sometimes called. But, you don't mind. You are happiest when you have got a mystery to solve. Although at some point you may be reduced to asking for a few hints from them.

You are now all starry-eyed if the Stars have their say, dear Scales, as people born under the Cardinal Air sign of Libra (23 Sep-23 Oct) are called. Examine your dreams. Your optimism and warmth are amazingly attractive. Just keep those eyes wide open. Something is happening that you don't want to miss.

Your creative energy is perfect for the task at hand, my dear Eagles, as people born under the Fixed Water sign of Scorpio (24 Oct-23 Nov) are sometimes called. So make sure that you are open to new possibilities, even when dealing with the most routine responsibilities. Amaze your family with the result.

Keep the secrets low-key and quite in the days ahead, my dear Centaurs as people born under the Mutable Fire sign of Sagittarius (24 Nov-23 Dec). Wait for the right opportunity to go public. You need to take time off the craziness of work. That should be enough to clear up the matter. New Year, new life.

Are your deepest feelings really in line with what is going on around you, my dear Sea Goats, as people born under the Cardinal Earth sign of Capricorn (22 Dec-22 Jan) are sometimes called? How many ways can you enjoy this week and enjoy the people and the new opportunities that are all around you?

Jaw-dropping revelations this week, dear Water Bearers, as people born under the Air sign of Aquarius (23 Jan-19 Feb) are called. Whether it is somebody else's romantic confidence or your own sweet little secrets, less is more in the blabbing department now. You don't want to hurt the people you love the most.

You may not be to the love letter stage, my dear Dolphins, as people born under the Mutable Water sign of Pisces (20 Feb-21 Mar) are sometimes called. But you have got a way with putting funny and flirty little notes that really get responses now. Use those mad skills to your romantic advantage.