Daily horoscopes for 31st December, 2008

[AstrologyBot]

Aries:

Try not to let your focus on future adventures or travel plans keep you from getting the job done right, today. You have to try to stay focused on the present and live this day conscientiously. Too many people are depending on you right now, and you are capable of blowing their expectations out of the water. One way to get your mind more focused on the here and now is by promising yourself that you can have an hour or two of time to goof off later in the afternoon.

Taurus:

You can reach an important compromise in a power struggle with an authority figure if you follow the path of least resistance. But this isn't the same as giving in to them -- you will soon see that your goals can align if you simply make a slight modification. Besides, making this small detour could put you in the right place at the right time for something even better! Being more flexible and adopting a more long-term vision will put you in a better position to negotiate in the future.

Gemini:

It's been difficult to muster up support for the way someone you care about has radically changed. Their life is different, but it doesn't look like much of an improvement from where you're standing. If you don't believe they are moving in the right direction or you are having trouble accepting who they've become, you should address it today. Decide once and for all if you are going to give your unsolicited advice, or if you are just going to let them keep going down this path.

Cancer:

Dreaming about making a change in your life is nice, but unless you actually do it, you are just wasting time and fooling yourself. Imagining how things could be different is a fun way to stay flexible and open-minded -- but if all you do is think about change all day long you are never going to make any. Action is required to bring dreams to life, so it's time to roll up your sleeves and get to work. People can help if you let them in on your plans.

Leo:

You are in a new situation right now, and it's very exciting! But you are still learning the ins and outs of what you need to do and what you can expect, so try to be patient with yourself -- understand that it may take more time than you thought to get totally comfortable with this new aspect of your life. Rushing through the process of adaptation is only going to frustrate you -- and deprive you of a valuable journey. You're getting a chance to know yourself in a whole new way. Savor it.

Virgo:

This is going to feel like a long, slow day -- but it is also a day that offers you plenty of time to experiment with new ways of reorganizing your stuff. Doing things in a different way might put off the people who think they know you inside and out, but don't let that stop you. When you're trying to figure out who you are, you cannot be held back by who other people think you are. You have to forge your own way in life, so why not start now?

Libra:

Communication will be fun but a little bit complicated today. A culture clash could occur when you are trying to talk to someone from an extremely different background. The two of you might waste a lot of time talking to each other instead of listening to each other. Don't miss out on the chance to stir up some inspiring and energizing ideas that could perk up your creativity and get you motivated to make a change in your life. This person is someone you should work to understand.

Scorpio:

A frustrating person who usually makes you cringe is actually going to make you think today. They have radical views that can be hard to swallow, but there is some brilliance in them -- a fact you will finally start to see more clearly. You might surprise yourself by coming to this person's defense, but you won't be surprising them. Despite the adversarial nature of your relationship, they always knew you would recognize a good idea when you heard it.

Sagittarius:

It's a good day to hang out with your friends and just be together -- right now it's easier to have a good time when you are not trying so hard. So skip the party planning and get right to the party! Call up a few folks and tell them to meet you at a certain place at a certain time -- then see what happens. There is so much creativity swarming around your group of friends that you guys are sure to cook up some fun without any trouble whatsoever.

Capricorn:

You'll be in the mood to mix things up today, which is healthy --- changing your approach or style every now and then is a good idea. Just be sure not to stray too far from your usual routines, or else you will get too preoccupied with managing people's reactions! Shop at the same stores for your new outfits, but pick out some new colors you don't usually wear. Change is good, but it shouldn't come too abruptly right now. You should always stay true to who you are.

Aquarius:

Someone who has been trying to get to know you a little bit better is going to make a major overture today, so be ready to receive increased amounts of their attention! They won't accept shallow small talk from you this time -- they want to know what you really want out of life and what you want out of the people in your life. You may be sidetracked by their questions, but that doesn't matter. You should give them all the energy you can right now.

Pisces:

There is a lot of divergent energy around you right now, and it could be hard for you to focus today. At work, making decisions that affect other people could be difficult and confusing, so it's best to hold off on those until another day (or ask someone else to do it for you). In your social life, you could loose concentration when a special someone is talking to you and miss out on an important revelation! Get used to asking for people to repeat things or explain things one more time.

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