You have needs, and your partner or a close friend, also has needs. Who deserves the most attention? This is a see-saw between maintaining intimacy and closeness, and finding freedom to live out your hopes and your potentials. These two days bring you an opportunity to find ways to restore harmony and balance.

This long cycle will have an influence that permeates every facet of life on earth. For those of us who are able to allow boundaries to dissolve, there will be healing of heart and mind. For countries and governments who hear the needs of those within their own borders, and the voices that call from outside their borders, there will be progressive evolvement towards healing of the earth. Before this becomes evident there will be times of confusion among individuals, groups, and nations. Aim for being at one with nature, and with all who cross your path.

A new phase begins on Thursday, bringing with it an ability to hold the peace, with maturity and discipline. This is a special gift from the heavens, at this Christmas time. If each one takes responsibility for their own part, there can be peace and harmony, all the way till April. Focus on faith that, in the end all will be well. This is an opportunity. Take it, or leave it.

Make the most of this productive time. Be clear about your desires, and set about achieving them in practical, methodical ways. Just keep going. Ignore criticism. Pay attention to the details. You have a right to create the kind of world that you desire.

If you're feeling good in your body, you can be sure that your thyroid gland is working at an optimum level. Symptoms of an overactive thyroid include tension and restlessness, heart palpitations, loss of weight, heat intolerance, and excessive perspiration. Symptoms of an under-active thyroid include obesity, dry skin and hair, low blood pressure, slow pulse, poor memory, and sensitivity to cold.

Whatever is beautiful to you will restore and enrich your soul. Create opportunities for your senses to give you a gift of beauty. Fill the air with beautiful music. Watch the sun go down and feast your eyes on the changing colours. Crush a lemon verbena leaf in your hands, and allow its perfume to fill your head and lungs. Sleep under the stars for a whole night.