Even if you have things to do today, those around you could be a distraction. Unless it is totally unavoidable, you might decide to put some jobs on hold and simply enjoy the company around you. People with knowledge and experience give you some tips to help you progress in a practical way. So even if you have pushed some chores aside, your day won't have been entirely wasted!

Meeting up with friends and colleagues who live or work too far away for regular face to face meetings will go well. Someone is discussing the possibility of a new and exciting venture and they want you to get involved. This will be a welcome change as among other things, it will wipe away any recollections you have of past grievances or injustices. People are clearly ready now to let bygones be bygones.

If you have some personal matters on your mind it might help to talk these over with a close friend. Even if you just want to get some worries off your chest, it could turn out the advice they offer makes a great deal of sense. Close friends and members of your family will be helpful today whereas at work you might notice a superior is not as pushy as they have been of late.

Give a wide berth to anyone who never looks on the bright side. You can do without their disparaging comments and gloomy predictions. You have some great things in mind for the future but you aren't confident enough yet to be able to withstand the constant criticisms of a critical person. Instead, seek out those who are helpful and constructive. Their support will have a positive, trickle down effect, even on negative emotions.

After coping adequately with an awkward situation early in the day you will want to forget all about it. You would rather avoid an action replay of this later on. And if, during the afternoon, it seems earlier events are all others want to talk about, a change of scene is probably just what you need. You might get the chance to pick up a bargain at a bankrupt clearance sale.

Encourage others to get a move on with plans which have been in the pipeline for some time. You are keen on some ideas and you aren't happy to leave them stagnating any longer. Your mood is practical and you are determined to make a start on goals you see as meaningful and worthwhile. You can be sure any further ideas discussed today will eventually be turned into reality.

There is only so much you can do for someone; you can't make all their decisions and take on all their responsibilities. Time lost recently might have a lot to do with all the effort you have been making to help a depressed friend or relative get back on their feet. This person means a lot to you but you have given them as much help as you can. The rest is now up to them or the professionals.

Don't expect quick results from anything applied for or instigated today. There may be a need to show tolerance when others aren't exactly rushing to process or acknowledge any paperwork involved. One advantage this could bring is that it gives you time to get used to the thought of new ideas and time too to discuss these with a partner. You really do need to keep them in the picture.

A joint effort will make short work of jobs that would have taken you ages to do on your own. If anyone looks as if they have time on their hands, take advantage of their inactivity: drag them into the thick of all the action! You could be doing a friend who lacks direction a favour if you sense they need something or someone to inspire them. You have a good idea on how to give them a sense of purpose.

You are in a serious and thoughtful frame of mind. This inspires you to look into ways of escaping the hurly burly of the outside world. Today you will focus on your responsibilities in the sure knowledge that soon you will get the chance to get away from it all. You prefer to concentrate on solitary pursuits and perhaps the only way to do this is to take yourself off to a place where you know you won't be disturbed.

If there is anything you're in doubt about, ask what other people think. Getting their opinions helps you make up your mind. If you're closely linked to another, set some time aside today to focus exclusively on keeping them happy. If your partnership is in the early stages, don't rush your other half into making snap decisions. Casual plans seem to be the most rewarding, this evening.

Events may now bring you face to face with a friend or associate you fell out with in the past. You won't be pleased but a sullen attitude will only make the situation worse. It will soon become clear this person does not wish to allow past differences to interfere with your current dealings. If they're making an effort to be sociable go along with them. You could be surprised at how well you get on if you do!