Something's going on in the background of your life and this could make you hesitate about being so upfront and candid in the future. Trust your hunches, follow your instincts and the consequences will surprise you. As much as you want to get ahead, someone has been deliberately leading you astray. Now you realise what has been going on, you will also grasp the need to keep some of your plans secret. What people don't know about, they can't interfere with or object to.

Someone you meet today has the power to make a dearest wish come true. This won't happen overnight. Indeed, it won't happen at all if you keep your hopes and dreams to yourself. Join in with any verbal exchange that is happening near you, whether this is a business discussion or casual conversation. Let others know what you are hoping for and considering. It's likely that they will have the knowledge or experience to push you in the right direction.

It would be wise to discuss a business matter with your boss or someone who has a vested interest in the issue. Act without the go-ahead of those who matter and one of two scenarios could result: If your ideas work, others will praise you for having acted on your own initiative. If things go wrong, you will be accused of impulsiveness or irresponsibility. Rather than take the risk, consult higher-ups and let them accept the responsibility!

You are introduced to some new ways of keeping yourself interested and entertained. Anything that stimulates you mentally or helps to broaden your horizons will play a major role in keeping you occupied. New projects that give you the chance to break away from familiar routines fill you with optimism and excitement. In pursuing new ambitions you will be working much harder than usual but you're enjoying yourself too, so you will hardly notice!

You would like to put some of your ideas into practice but unanticipated objections keep you from achieving anything practical. Material matters occupy your mind to a large extent and financial considerations will either help or hinder your aims. Any problems encountered today will be temporary and most matters will soon show a big improvement. A short intermission gives you the chance to think plans through and refine your ideas. This could help improve your long-term financial prospects.

To get the best out of the day, you need to choose your company with care. Some people are so wrapped up in their own affairs they can't spare the time to give you the help you need. Others will be quick to drop what they are doing if they notice you could do with some support or guidance. A group effort has a competitive aura. To keep ahead of the game, you need to be on the right team. Work alongside people you connect with mentally and they will give you pointers you had not considered.

A little imaginative thinking will keep you from growing bored with your usual routines. Colleagues are full of interesting suggestions but not all of them will be practical. Don't waste too much time in idle gossip otherwise you could miss out on some informative discussions elsewhere. Volunteering for a special project later in the day could be the ideal way to satisfy a desire for change. This could also do your long-term prospects a good turn.

Don't push your luck and refrain from acting on impulse especially in your work area. Demands of your job or the expectations of a loved one could be making you feel restricted but this is no reason to act without thinking. If you feel stifled by it all, this would be as good a time as any to review your situation. Whatever you decide, the pace of the day is likely to be slow-moving so don't look for immediate results.

One of the most positive aspects of this day is: you don't have to make an effort to please people. The atmosphere is relaxed and easy-going and everyone can be their own selves. The company of like-minded people will send the hours flying by as if on wings. A highly developed sense of communication helps you channel your energy into the most positive outlets. Romance will put the finishing touch to a surprisingly hassle-free day.

You might expect some frustration when a promise of financial advice or assistance does not come through. Or the start of a project you had been looking forward to is postponed. Although this will be a fleeting delay, the disappointment could throw you quite badly. While waiting for things to start moving again, you could always look at other options. A more lucrative or rewarding offer could make your previous plans pale in comparison.

Someone offers to do you a favour when you least expect it and you discover you have an ally or admirer you hadn't realised existed. Approaching a problem from a new angle will help you find a way to escape or avoid a situation that no longer pleases you. The people you mix with today will open new doors for you. All that is needed is for you to remain flexible and open-minded. Refuse to let those who object to your plans make you feel guilty or at fault.

After some initial struggle, you will find that you can manage a job very well on your own and you don't need extra assistance. This might take you by surprise when you may not have thought you had it in you. Once others notice how well you are doing, you could be bombarded with appeals for help. Without making too much of a song and dance about it, insist on being left to get on with your own business. Refuse to take on anyone else's burdens when you have enough to do yourself!