It's very easy to get stuck in a rut when dealing with partners and friends. You know how it is, they say something and you always react in the same way. Well, this is a good day for being creative and altering the way you react, especially if your usual response causes bad feeling or tension. For instance, if someone often winds you up, try responding differently for once. It could be quite revealing. Creative colours are obsidian and purple. Lucky numbers are 3 and 7.

A great day for immersing yourself in local activities. You might want to lend your services to a neighbourhood project, especially if you hope to increase your social life at the same time. If that sounds a bit ambitious, you'll enjoy chatting to a neighbour or a local shopkeeper, even if you're talking about very trivial matters. It's making contact with one another that counts right now. Chatty colours are champagne and teal blue. Lucky numbers are 3 and 7.

Take matters to a new level in coming months, or relationships, employment and other forms of personal interaction will likely fall away. Jupiter's transit of Aquarius brings pleasant domestic relations and harmonious family surroundings. You will greatly expand your personal, professional, and intellectual horizons. It's just the time for real estate and home renovation, or perhaps selling up and relocating. Decisions, especially those influenced by people you meet, will be catalysts for significant new ventures. Read more on Jupiter in Aquarius. Effective colours are deep green and yellow sapphire. Lucky numbers are 4 and 5.

You're all too aware of the tasks and chores awaiting your attention today, Scorpio. They seem to be dogging your footsteps and filling you with guilt the longer you leave them. Gosh. There's only one thing for it - get cracking on them! You may also have to cope with worries about someone's welfare, or about your own health. Don't blow everything out of proportion through sheer angst. Beneficial colours are strawberry and peach. Lucky numbers are 6 and 23.

As Venus slips into romantic Pisces, you can boost relationships with children, strengthen rapport with your love, and expand social contacts. A new attraction could also be waiting in the wings for eligible Scorps. Remember to curb the urge to splurge in your pursuit of pleasure. Imaginative and artistic impulses are stimulated and can mark a month of successful creativity, either on your own, or with a partner. Auspicious colours are amethyst and fire opal. Lucky numbers are 3 and 5.

Although you might be feeling quite romantic, the planets are somewhat conflicted today dear Scorpio, so proceed with caution. A hobby or favourite, solitary pastime might be more satisfying. Why not give your brain some exercise too, perhaps by reading an informative book or watching a TV programme that makes you think. Sensual colours are crimson and cream. Lucky numbers are 5 and 8.

Are you ready to start 2009 with a bang? You're brimming with energy and high spirits today, which is a great start to the New Year. What's more, you're feeling very sociable even if you were up half the night celebrating, so get together with friends and family or make contact with some of the people you haven't seen recently. A romantic connection is in the wind and this year is a year of big changes! Favourable colours are pumpkin and lime. Lucky numbers are 4 and 5.