When explaining anything important, be sure you have other people's full attention. Just as if someone is talking to you, listen carefully to what they are saying. Fight that desire to check your text messages in the middle of conversations. Unless you concentrate, you could pick up the wrong end of the stick.

What you need more than anything is an activity that is different, unusual and challenging. Something that will take you away from familiar surroundings, for instance. If you have no choice but to go into work this morning, you might try to take the afternoon off. If this doesn't please your boss, promise to make it up to them.

A workmate or neighbour will be helpful and far too obliging. You sense they can't put themselves out for you as much as they are doing today without wanting something in return. If you're curious, ask what it is they need from you. You may not even mind doing the small favour they ask of you.

Someone else's careless attitude will hold back a joint project. You're tired of them getting away with the mistakes they make because they are related or have ties to someone in high places. The time has come to demand that they are held accountable for their actions.

Before weaving plans and dreams around your partner and other loved ones, you need to know they share the same goals. Discussions will be serious and though nothing yet will be agreed on, you will have a lot to think about. Such conversations will help give you a clear vision of what is possible within your closest relationships.

Avoid the temptation to analyse and ask questions when you are made an offer that sounds too good to be true. Sometimes dreams can come true in this way. If you are given first refusal to something you have always wanted, go with your instincts and give a positive response. Grasp this chance while you can.

Nothing routine will interest you now. Taking up a new interest, trying a different hobby and enjoying a chance of scenery are all possibilities. Your imagination will take you on some wonderful flights of fancy. If you had wings you would fly away. You don't want to waste your creativity on mundane matters.

You might notice you aren't thinking or acting as quickly as usual. Recent demands and responsibilities have been draining. You don't have a never-ending store of energy. Pull out of plans you aren't keen on and don't feel guilty about doing so. Don't be surprised if you aren't in the mood for anything but your own company.

The solution to a problem is easy even if you might feel slightly awkward about dealing with the matter. If you aren't getting on with someone, rather than continuing to work together, walk away. You want to make headway but this won't happen while other people slow you down. Rely and trust on no one but yourself.

A friend who rarely does anything for you will ask for a loan or a favour. You're growing tired of this one-sided relationship. If you keep doing all the giving, it's becoming apparent that they will always take from you and give nothing in return. It might be time to suggest they do something for you to restore the balance.

Wires could get crossed when making holiday or travel arrangements. An older relative may get confused and will pass on the wrong information. It might save misunderstandings to write everything down. When discussing future arrangements, don't give up until everyone understands what is going on.

New work methods or routines are not going to be a problem anymore because they have become the new norm. Being based in a new location or taking on a new career role will not faze you as you were expecting and being prepared is half the battle as you move forward.