It may only be the 7th of January, but if you're already starting to feel rather restless, why not try something to liven up your day, such as meeting a friend in your lunch hour or arranging to get together with some mates after work. It's a fortunate day, so even if you aren't at work, it will do you good to take the initiative in something or to have a complete departure from your usual routine. It could introduce you to someone very interesting. Lively colours are persimmon and apple green. Lucky numbers are 11 and 3.

Honeyed words fall from your lips with no trouble at all today, so make the most of this silver-tongued time while it lasts. If you've been waiting for the right moment to get in touch with someone who's always tricky, make contact with them now and they'll be much easier to deal with than usual. And if you're with someone special, you'll have them eating out of your hand. Communicative colours are marigold and smoky quartz. Lucky numbers are 7 and 11.

Jupiter rolling into Aquarius brings financial gain through marriage and partnerships, but you should avoid taking on loans, or other forms of debt. Your sexuality will take a deeper form of expression, and don't be surprised if you feel drawn to the mysteries of life. Joint income, investments, collection of debts, taxes, insurance, inheritance and the settlement of estate matters are all areas that feature in the year to come. Read more on Jupiter in Aquarius. Empowering colours are dark green and aubergine. Lucky numbers are 8 and 9.

No matter what you have planned, find time to think seriously and deeply about your long-term goals and ambitions. Map out your strategy for success in 2009, especially if you're working to a deadline. Write down your ideas or discuss them with someone you trust, but make sure you get plenty of breaks to avoid reaching the point where you can't see the wood for the trees. You don't want to get tunnel vision! Constructive colours are lilac and apricot. Lucky numbers are 10 and 18.

Higher education, religious activities, political interests, travel and cultural pursuits enjoy a more social atmosphere over the coming month, as Venus enters Pisces today. Romance, marriage, or any cooperative venture involving a foreign country, or someone of another culture is stimulated. Issues connected with a second marriage, or a court decision may also arise. The romantic attentions of a dashing foreigner may also perk up! Enjoyable colours are hazelnut and avocado. Lucky numbers are 9 and 10.

The Moon in scrumptious Pisces brings a time of harmony and pleasure for you. But we mustn't forget the little details. Have you filled in your new diary yet, or tidied up after your New Year frolics? It will do you good to achieve something. Write down a few New Year resolutions while you're about it, because you do feel inspired. You are also likely to experience a sudden attraction to a charming and persuasive newcomer! Favourable colours are salmon pink and deep violet. Lucky numbers are 9 and 27.

It's a lovely start to 2009 for you because you're in a really good mood, even if you stayed up half the night. What's more, you're finding it easy to get along with the people around you, and you could even be inspired to do someone a favour at some point. If you've got the time, try to catch up with some of the people you didn't see over the Christmas break. Beneficial colours are dusky rose and pale green. Lucky numbers are 7 and 9.