News regarding a money transaction or job application is good; soon you will have excuse for a celebration. Personal hopes take a firm step forward! If you work in a creative field, you are imaginative and inspired. Even so, try taking a hard headed approach to areas where there is competition or rivalry. You could while away the end of the day in an unfamiliar environment.

Decisions you are about to make could affect the rest of your life. The good news is, there is plenty of time to make up your mind. You might soon be branching out in new directions. The idea of change makes you nervous; this will be the only way to get what you want. It will be a few days yet before you are willing to commit yourself fully to new arrangements.

You might rebel against any restrictions placed on you; you aren't in the mood to cater to other people's whims. The day seems filled with highs and lows and this describes your mood, the mood of those around you and general circumstances. There are moments when you wonder why you bother. Other times you are pleased with results. Things will get better as the day wears on.

Mistakes happen but you will be pleased to find a recent error or miscalculation isn't as hard to resolve as expected. Hidden expenses with regard to travel plans will cause annoyance. Officials will be willing to negotiate if you feel you have been misinformed or mislead. Go straight to the top. Although there are some difficulties to overcome, the outcome will please you.

Aims and objectives you have been chasing for some time could meet a stumbling block. It is an older person who causes unnecessary complications. Having to explain your thoughts and clarify plans slows everything down to a minimum. Someone is deliberately blocking your progress. If this is a person in power all you can do is be polite. Keep unfavourable thoughts to yourself!

Stress and tension could affect your health this week. Start the way you intend to continue and that is: unperturbed, patient and relaxed. No matter what you are up against, do your best not to let it faze you. If and when you start feeling nervous, bring whatever is bothering you out in the open. Do your best to stay calm. A close friend or relative will help you make sense of your inner turmoil.

The emotional atmosphere around you today has something to do with a job situation or conflict with an older person. Try talking your problems through. Taking a practical approach to the situation will give you confidence in your final decision. This makes you assertive and ready to make necessary changes to make life easier. Soon you could be sampling the delights of pastures new. Despite today's tension, you have a lot to look forward to.

You won't be pleased to have to handle a job on your own which should be shared. A colleague may phone in sick or they will find an excuse why they can't give the help they had previously promised. Someone is shirking their responsibilities. Why should you have the added burden of having to do their share? Avoid heavy handed tactics but do make it clear you will not help those who won't help themselves.

Strong emotions veering on frustration and irritation are better out than in. Friends and colleagues will not be able to understand you unless you explain your feelings. You are neglecting family responsibilities because of heavy commitments elsewhere. Although you could not devote your life to domesticity, you do feel obliged to be there when loved ones need you. Currently, you know you are letting them down.

You need to knuckle down and deal with emails and correspondence. A legal or official matter you have so far ignored must now be given urgent attention. It is no use blaming a lack of time or too much responsibility when certain affairs do have a deadline. Today, work out your priorities. Don't rely on other people to do things for you. Or else you could be left in the lurch!

Matters that are connected with you indirectly could keep you busy for most of the day. A partner may still have financial or property links with their ex and these need to be addressed now. You will be conscious of a need to sever ties of the past so they no longer have any hold on you or your loved ones. This could result in a firm agreement which satisfies all who are concerned.

An older person is trying to put ideas into your head and influence your thinking. You are fond of them and you don't want to go against them but you do not agree with what they are doing. Someone is playing games with you and your estimation of them goes down a few notches. Both at work and at home, you will be showing the more assertive side of your personality.