It is a very idealistic time in your life where you can envision possibilities that you would not normally entertain, and this allows you to act with a sense of destiny. On a negative side, you can be drawn into taking greater risks than usual this year.

Money is a very big issue this year - not so much a worry, but you will have to be financially savvy in terms of investments, pensions, insurance and taxes. Financial planning is something you should devote some time to.

2016 is terrific for fitness goals, and you are likely to sign up for sporting events and social exercise classes. You are not just mentally active, but also physically active and enthusiastic about physical challenges, i.e. fitness or losing weight.

Relationships (love, business and social) are both a catalyst for change and a forum for personal development and greater understanding this year. All interactions with others will be complex and challenging in 2016.

Leo are not always typically Leo, as shyness is very much part of Leo and many only blossom later in life when they come out of themselves and assume the limelight in terms of leadership or before the public.

In 2016, Virgo will show far more guile and can be more gregarious in new scenarios; both socially and regarding career. You will be able to embrace change and face new beginnings with more confidence and leadership.

Jupiter in Libra will bring excitement and change into your life with the chance to meet new people and learn many interesting things. Your ability to negotiate, communicate and co-ordinate others is enhanced.

2016 is a year of discovery - you will find out more about your desires, your personality, your beliefs and your latent talents than you expect to. 2016 is not humdrum; it's full of awareness of the universe and your unique life plan.

This is a time of responsibility and hard work to ensure a successful climax to projects and to make sure you salvage as much as you can from what has not worked out. You will have less freedom as you cannot run away from things or delegate.

One negative manifestation of the energies this year is the activation of your stubbornness; you can be your own worst enemy by digging in and remaining blind to the obvious. You are given a golden opportunity to change the things in your life.

This is a very good time to initiate creative projects, especially those that are highly provocative, controversial, emotive or sensitive. This year favours writing, art, playwriting, etc., that pushes boundaries and aims to shock.

Marital relationships are in general very productive and mutually supportive – you will both help each other in your careers and success for one of you may well help the other to gain contacts and also achieve faster.