You need to liven up the day, Aries, especially if you don't have anything exciting planned. How about altering your routine in some way, even if you're only making very modest changes, to make things a bit more interesting. On the other hand, if your daily routine is really getting you down, it's time to think how you can jazz it up on a more permanent basis. Don't get too glum, as things do liven up later in the day, when the Moon flits into chatty Gemini. Beneficial colours are spring green and aubergine. Lucky numbers are 2 and 3.

This is the ideal day to write important letters, pay bills and generally make sure you're up to date with all financial and business matters. This may not be very exciting but think how pleased you'll be with yourself when you've done it. You might also have an important conversation with someone who can pull a few strings for you. Beneficial colours are burnt umber and passionfruit. Lucky numbers are 2 and 12.

Set your sights high, because this year with auspicious Jupiter in Aquarius, you can realise your dreams and aspirations, make money from career-related activities and have fun with other people's children in your life. You can expect some financial assistance from friends and associates. Be content with what the world sends you, but if you owe friends money, make the effort to repay it. Read more on Jupiter in Aquarius. Auspicious colours are sable and aqua. Lucky numbers are 11 and 12.

Your energy is high with the Moon in your sign, but your personal influence and control in alliances and with other people in general comes under the microscope. Of course, there's no fooling you right now, because you'll spot anything bogus or inaccurate in no time at all. However, this may make you rather uncompromising when dealing with others, so try to be tactful. You don't want to upset anyone... Or do you? Energetic colours are deep purple and silver. Lucky numbers are 1 and 9.

You're the centre of attention, but someone is playing their cards close to the chest. Is this a secret admirer? With Venus in your twelfth, the next few weeks could see this attraction sizzle behind the scenes. Nevertheless, this is the perfect day to show your natural authority and to make things happen. Provided you don't go over the top, of course! Fortunate colours are red and silver. Lucky numbers are 1 and 12.

Take it easy, Aries! If you're feeling tetchy and overwrought, you're liable to let things get under your skin in no time at all. Don't start going off the deep end about stuff you'd usually laugh off. This is a sign that you need to have a break and get things back in proportion. Having a tidy-up, or throwing away things you no longer need, is good therapy right now. Healing colours are aquamarine and apricot. Lucky numbers are 10 and 12.

Another new year dawns and it finds you feeling ambitious and determined. No matter if you're feeling jaded on the morning after the night before, you're still keen to make this a year to remember. Well, you may as well start as you mean to go on, Aries, so begin by mapping out some New Year resolutions or by writing down a list of things to achieve in January. Fortunate colours are copper and gold. Lucky numbers are 4 and 29.