Keep travel to a minimum if you can today for there could be small but annoying hold ups. You seem to be committed to a promise or duty owed to someone which may give you little time to spare for yourself. You might resent having to put yourself out for others but once you see how grateful they are, you will feel much better. Aim to make the end of the day peaceful, preferably staying as close to home as possible.

You might sometimes feel as if you just don't know where you are when it comes to some communications. One minute you can speak your mind without fear of anyone taking it the wrong way. The next, someone joins the scene and causes confusion and contention. There are some people you get on great with today. Others, you might prefer to keep at arm's length.

Allow someone to influence you and you could be buying into an uncertain situation which brings high risks with it. A person with a convincing and charming personality will know how to get your interest. Don't fall for their persuasive patter. Snapping up what you think is a real bargain will only leave you frustrated after parting with a lot of your hard earned cash. The message has to be: look before you leap!

You are being encouraged to surge ahead with your hopes, plans and wishes for the future. Just don't get too swept away by this strong tide of haste and excitement. Rash decisions could have negative consequences and this will dilute your attainments and optimism. Keep your wits about you. Be sensible as you make the most of this decisive and ambitious time to work towards furthering your main goals.

You need to keep your emotions under control if you intend to discuss an issue that has caused contention in the past. Keep calm. Someone has a tendency to fly off the handle very easily and this won't help matters. You might not be at all convinced with another person's argument but because they are unwilling to listen to alternative views, you will get nowhere very quickly. You may even decide to give up on the subject altogether!

Whereas a loved one is being contrary, friends can't do enough for you today! If a close relationship takes a turn for the worse, it would be sensible to look behind your partner's words and actions. Find out the reason why they are resentful or aggrieved and you will find a way to put their mind to rest. If a date includes dinner with a friend or a business associate, you will learn a lot from the conversations going on at your table.

Another person's wish is your command; relationships go like clockwork today. No one will complain about your lack of consideration for their feelings because you are doing your best to make everyone happy. You can't abide seeing anyone miserable when everything is going so well for you. Even if it means devoting time to entertain and brighten up the lives of those around you, that's what you will be doing. Your charm is irresistible!

The social scene is likely to be lively and busy; this is exactly the stimulus you need to keep you occupied. A friend might be going abroad and could welcome your help with their packing. Or some relatives close by are in the process of moving house and although there are plenty of willing hands to help with the heavy work, they won't say 'no' if you volunteer to muck in too!

People expect great things from you and you shouldn't underestimate yourself; you are capable of more than you realise. If others can see our potential, why can't you? You can't fail to notice how people come to you for your advice, help and opinions. Social affairs keep you busy but the impetus will slow down by evening, when you get to spend more than you can really afford, enjoying a convivial time with friends!

When someone in a rush bumps into you don't be too quick with your reactions. This will probably have been a genuine accident. Also remember Fate moves in mysterious ways for there is a good chance that this awkward first encounter could be the start of a new and interesting friendship! Any minor alterations to your normal schedule today will be pleasant ones.

If you aren't able to carry out all you plan to do, it is not through interference from others. It is your own lack of enthusiasm which slows you down. You may not feel you have the energy or initiative to get started on some jobs. Instead of continuing when you aren't in the mood, put your private plans on hold and you will be back to your normal ambitious self and you will be keen to get a move on before you know it.

Try to find new ways of using your innate talents and natural creativity. Your skills might lie in artistic or musical fields or you might be an expert in cooking up a gourmet meal out of nothing. You need to feel you are being recognised and appreciated for what you can do and this has something to do with a friend or workmate's recent achievements. A competitive element in your relationships helps keep you lively!