What you're considering now could make a difference to your current lifestyle. Someone's in for a surprise when you announce the new plans you're making. Appearances can be deceptive; people think you aren't interested in what's going on, in fact you are noticing everything. New challenges excite you but you sense someone's deliberately putting obstacles in your path. For this reason you're being guarded about some of your intentions.

You could be preoccupied with your public life; your reputation means a lot to you now. Seeing yourself as others do is the best way to correct any behaviour causing problems in your business or social life. You don't want to drive helpful people away. You've probably been long overdue this kind of self examination and perhaps you will admit you've not been as patient or as tolerant with some people as you could have been.

Sometimes you dream up plans, visualise all the wonderful things you could be doing, but then you do nothing about it. Whether you imagine sunning yourself on a beach somewhere in the tropics or visiting a place of historic interest to improve your knowledge on history and architecture, if you're keen on a change of scene, do something about it. Don't let work and other commitments get in the way of your wishful thinking. This will only happen if you allow it to.

Sometimes it seems as if your Guardian Angel is watching over you. Today, the right person will come to you at the right place and time, to help you out of a quandary or make a dream come true. If you're single and looking for love, you might be seated at a bar and that person will just walk in, or your eyes might lock with another's in a group event and your life dramatically changes. Think positively, surround yourself with smiling thoughts and whatever you're longing for will happen, very soon.

Apologise if you know you've upset someone especially if you didn't mean to; they will eventually forgive you. A sincere effort to make amends is all that is required. If you're currently being persecuted for something which isn't your fault or has nothing to do with you, put a stop to this by speaking up in your own defence. If you're unsure about how to do this, make a move when they least expect it. A sneak attack will work best today.

Your job and other commitments are about to take on an added urgency with so much going on in your career zone. It might sometimes feel as if there aren't enough hours in the day to see to all the demands coming your way. On top of this, people are more demanding and your company is sought by others, wherever you go. Things will start to calm down in a few weeks time; until then, prepare to cut back on your sleep!

Your creative expression flows non-stop as you pour your imagination into a distinctive creative project. This is something with a lot of meaning for you and you're determined to give it your best shot. You've passed the point where you need to hear other people's opinions. Those who are close to you will praise you no matter what they truly think while other people's views aren't so important. Today, the only person you will pander to is yourself as you meet the high standards you now set for your work.

Hard work will be welcomed today; you need a challenge and something to occupy your mind. There is something you want to work out of your system; this will be achieved by throwing yourself wholeheartedly into your current aims. The fact this will help you get ahead in your main concerns will be an added bonus. You probably won't realise how much you get through until you stand back and survey it all, later in the day.

If you hit a sticky patch in a job which has so far gone well, you will probably enjoy the challenge. These days you need to feel put to the test; life will grow tedious without something new to get your teeth into. Past hard work will bring its just rewards; you are now in a more stable and secure position. Even so, you could never be satisfied with doing the same thing day in and day out. Your eyes are already on your next goal and this won't be easy to obtain.

Others are grateful for your strong sense of responsibility; they find it a relief they can rely on you in times of crisis. Somehow and some way you will find a means today to resolve a matter causing a lot of people some concern. You could be taking on double your usual workload as a way to keep things running smoothly. Those you've helped will be more than willing to make up for any inconvenience this has put you through.

Events or conversations going on now might cause you to question your beliefs or personal philosophy. There's a tendency for someone who is close to you to constantly rake up old grievances or remind you of how things used to be. You have moved on; they haven't. Quite possibly they would also benefit from doing some work on themselves. Your level of success depends on how honest you are about your feelings and how good you are at ignoring other people's attempts to influence you.

Indulging yourself is something you should not feel guilty about; everyone deserves a little pampering every once in a while. On occasion you can get so caught up with everyday responsibilities and trying to keep other people happy that you lose touch with your own needs. Remind yourself of these today. Book a massage, visit a health spa: soothe your soul and pamper your body. Plans like this will give you the incentive to get through the days.