A little help from a friend will mean you can overcome problems which could have caused a mess if left unattended. A sudden insight will make you realise the value of a certain relationship. At last someone will be relieved you're ready to take off your rose coloured specs. You're all geared up now to accept what you have denied in the past. A quiet friend with a blank social calendar needs you to take them under your wing.

Some exciting and completely unexpected news will trigger off a series of spontaneous happenings. If you've always felt a little unsettled when everything's up in the air, you might find it hard to relax into these varying situations. If only you could loosen up a bit and take life as it comes as there could be a bundle of laughs if you were to go with the flow rather than try to swim against it.

Sex, religion and finance are all topics which might pop up their heads during today's lively conversations. Throughout these discussions you could become aware of the need to confront issues that could cause future misunderstandings unless dealt with now. If you're likely to be mixing with people who aren't on the same wavelength you need to find ways to cope with conflicting beliefs or opinions.

Avoid making too many promises and consider the consequences before making long term commitments. Joining forces with a new partner, for instance, will also mean accepting partial responsibility for obligations of their past they can't turn their back on. A revelation to do with a partner's former relationships may mean you have to re-evaluate your sexual or financial affairs. An item found in the loft or at the back of a cupboard could make a profit at auction.

If you are unhappy in your work, something will draw your attention to the job vacancies column in your local paper. Frustration could be the result of a conversation with your boss or someone in authority who isn't satisfied with arrangements being made. Quarrels seem to break out over hardly anything at all and this could be a trying time for you. The evening's picture looks much brighter when you are drawn into social affairs.

Conversations turn your interest to health matters. This is an ideal time to start a new exercise regime if you haven't already done so. You might also insist on making some sensible changes to the family's diet. The fact you are now making your own decisions so far as your own life is concerned is proving to others you need more independence. Those who have tried to make your mind up for you in the past may have succeeded then, but they aren't likely to do so, now!

You will be glad of the chance to repay a kindness someone did for you in the past. You've always wanted to find a way to settle up. Paying your debts at the start of the year leaves you with a clean slate. This means you now feel you can go back to people to ask for favours without worrying you're asking too much of them. If a special project comes your way later in the day, put all else on one side so you can divert your full energy to this undertaking.

A group event promises more than it will deliver; you may even wish you'd stayed at home. If an activity you'd been looking forward to lacks a certain something, you could change this. It is entirely possible you will get more involved in helping point people in the right direction. Take the chance to demonstrate an artistic or creative talent as it could well open a new door for you. This particular operation could become standard in the very near future.

You're in for a shock when you check your finances. This might be a good time to discuss the family budget. Be prepared for a slightly bumpy ride within the domestic scene. Your ideas could meet with objections when you had expected to receive support. Energy levels are high and you will eagerly meet physical challenges today. In fact competitive pastimes are the ideal way to channel your excess energy.

Try not to over react and become fixated on what you see as a looming financial crisis. Even if the outlook seems bleak and the situation might appear untenable, there is every likelihood help and support isn't far away. Money problems could exacerbate relationships where confrontational behaviour is probable. If a situation lacks an immediate solution, you would do better to wait a wee while, until you have all the facts at hand.

All is calm and peaceful now and you will thoroughly enjoy this quiet interlude. You could be forgiven for thinking the world has stopped, there is so little going on. This might cause others to yawn and start searching for something to relieve the monotony, but not you. You fully intend to take advantage of the peace to start practising on a personal talent. This solitary occupation also gives you a chance to relax and lose any tension you may have been feeling lately.

Your social circle could soon see some changes as old friends leave your area and new ones arrive. If all goes according to plan, you will get yourself involved in new events and activities as you're in the mood for some out of the ordinary entertainment. There is an aura of new horizons hovering around your world; it will be well worth finding the time to take a detached look at your job situation to be sure you're on the right course to achieving your goals.