Go out of your way to make friends feel happy and they are sure to return the compliment! If you neglect to address the needs of your loved ones then you are opening yourself up to possible future problems. Someone might catch you off guard with a stinging remark but before you react, consider why they're acting so defensively. Make it your goal today to identify and nurture the needs of your loved ones. When they're happy, you will be happy too!

If you have a set routine for the day, stick with it for the moment. Allow anyone to whisk you away from what's normal and you will wish you hadn't. Juggling the demands and expectations of family and friends isn't always easy and sometimes you have to put your foot down and make your own choices. Even so it will be worth keeping lines of communication open with the person who is closest to you.

Ideas about a job you are working on jointly should be kept to yourself. It's not the right time to bring your thoughts to the attention of others. People aren't likely to give them the consideration they deserve. A better day will come to reveal your thoughts. Looking for new employment might be causing you some stress but you will be glad you persevered when soon you will be offered a job which suits you down to the ground.

Romance is a strong feature of your days and increasing closeness in a friendship brings most happiness now. If you're single, someone of the opposite sex wants to be helpful and supportive. Don't get defensive. Can't you see they're keen to get to know you better? If you are a parent, something a young child says or does will make your chest swell with pride. Don't be measly with your praise!

When it comes to your priorities today, you need to put the feelings of those you live with high up on the list. A housemate needs you to take a matter they'd like to discuss seriously and there is a lot to be gained by giving them the respect and concern they are looking for from you. You might be thinking about ending your ties with a club activity in order to spend more time at home.

If you never get a chance to sit down and relax, make it a priority to find ways to unwind today. You could probably do with a longer break in which case don't start listening to the advice of friends who think they know best what's best for you. It is not the artificial atmosphere of an expensive health farm or fashionable resort you need; quiet out of the way places would suit you better.

New agreements are reached concerning joint finances connected with the home. It always pays to foster a feeling of give and take between those you care about. If you live alone, entertaining at home will give your social life a boost. A neighbour might introduce you to a person who shares similar interests and someone you hardly know will surprise you by their kindness.

Being assertive is the one thing that will guarantee you'll get as much from life as you possibly can. You've never been slow in coming forward and it's time now to go after what you want rather than wait for it to come to you. Any restlessness will increase if you don't find a way to fulfil your aims now. The urge for a more interesting and adventurous life is too strong to ignore.

Give in to the craving for peace and relaxation; don't force yourself to do what you don't want to. You will get the maximum benefit today by staying well away from noisy people and crowded places. Familiar surroundings suit you better than strange places. You just aren't in the mood for anything too stressful. It's a day when taking it easy will be surprisingly therapeutic and this only goes to prove you've been doing too much of late!

You can't take responsibility for other people's feelings or behaviour no matter how close they are to you. If someone is angry, upset or annoyed about something, their mood is their responsibility. Refuse to allow anyone to blame you for winding them up or unsettling them. As long as you are honest and clear about your intentions and feelings, you can't be held responsible for other people's reactions.

A task you take on helps a team you are a part of, establish group guidelines; rules need to be agreed on. The list you generate should address issues such as confidentiality. People need to realise what's shared within a group stays within the group. Encourage others to respect and understand each other's differences. Your leadership qualities come to the fore as you take on a principal role.

You need to get out and about as the last thing you feel like today is spending too long in one place. Being stuck inside all day long just isn't an option. Taking the kids off on a day's outing or volunteering to walk a neighbour's dog might help blow away the cobwebs. If you're working, getting your face seen will be important so get down to some networking over the days ahead!