You breeze through life in the belief that everything is for the best in the best of all possible worlds. Your optimism, love of freedom and good humour make you fun to be with, and friends and lovers flock to you. But though you shine at school and have a thirst for knowledge, you can be a bit unfocussed in your early adult years, as you like to take gambles in work and love. The lover who tries to cramp your style will be a loser.

Scrupulous and disciplined, Capricorn will keep you on the straight and narrow. This is a more auspicious time to enter a relationship, or forge a career, as you roll up your sleeves and get down to business. While you gain a lot, not least financially, watch that you don't lose your sense of fun. In any case, you will rise to dizzier heights if you mix creative flair and attention to detail. And that goes for love, too, as you raise your game and refine your technique.

Now your personality is fully realised. You still brim with ideas and enthusiasms, but take a more relaxed approach to life. You were always generous and happy to splurge on friends but, with humane Aquarius on board, you will want to do some good for your fellow man, animals and the planet. You have an urge to cut loose and may quit a steady job for your own venture. It's all change on the love front, too, which might mean a new partner or a new way of living with your soul mate.

You are a mature student at the University of Life, and there is much still to be learned. You're drawn to live near water, where you discover an ear for music and a talent for painting. While you feel complete in yourself, you luxuriate in the love of a true companion and soul mate - be it a childhood sweetheart or someone unknown. You're active and look far younger than your years, but it is for your wisdom, enlightenment and compassion that young people seek you out.