The only real problem that stands out today could in some way concern money. Even though you are diligently pursuing material and financial aims, progress will be slow. It might be especially difficult to hold on to resources. A spending spree is not the answer even though you are tempted to make an impulsive buy! It would be best to clamp down in all your financial dealings over the weeks ahead.

Recent difficulties and frustrations are brought to a head. A new page is about to be turned when you will see the final episode of a chapter which has provided you with some unforgettable moments. Due to the success this will have brought, you hope to repeat a similar episode in the future. For now, it is time to tie up loose ends and complete unfinished business.

Today calls for you to think carefully about offers put to you; is someone trying to trick you? You know what you're good at but an associate might try to persuade you into areas where you have no skill or experience. This could be a wrong move. You can sense too when people are trying to trick others into believing they are more knowledgeable or capable than they are. Use your good judgement wisely today.

If you are working, friends and colleagues seem to be crowding round you asking for advice. You will have never heard so many problems in one day! Cancer is a sensitive sign and normally you are happy to dish out advice by the handful. If you feel awkward about a certain issue, why not pass this on to someone else? It could be you aren't the right person to help.

'Though you feel confident about certain issues it can sometimes be hard to express your thoughts without sounding smug. You have firm opinions and you know you are right. Unfortunately, other people feel equally as strong in their views. Why not think twice before sharing your ideas? Use tact and diplomacy and you will retain your popularity much longer!

You will be sensitive to experience gained through travel, learning or both today. There will be benefits from contact with people in places you don't normally frequent. Setting up new projects will take up a lot of mental energy; be ready for possible delays or setbacks. Despite this being frustrating, it will give you the chance to discuss, deliberate and prepare the ground for the future.

Progress in some areas might seem to have come to a halt. Don't lose confidence because of this. Being positive within yourself means being positive in the things you do and the way you run your life. Use any waiting time to your advantage by getting to grips with any legal, official or financial matters. Pay bills and catch up on neglected correspondence. Clearing the decks will give you a clean slate to work from in the future.

Someone close wants to do their own thing. Take a step back and give them an extra degree of independence. Watching them succeed through their efforts will make you proud. Knowing they can manage without you will mean you can get on with your own plans and projects. Because of this, you are likely to accomplish rather a lot yourself but all in good time!

Be prepared to wait if there is something you desperately want; new contracts will be agreed on eventually. Don't let minor setbacks get you down. Matters of personal importance could be slowed down by people who don't share your enthusiasm or sense of urgency. Despite the stress you are under, your determination will be incredible. You can't fail to impress others with your efforts.

A calculated risk pays off as far as money is concerned. With regard to emotions, you would do better to keep feelings under control. Your imagination is working overtime. Rather than becoming suspicious or sceptical, put this to use through being creative. If you are a parent you will know just how to inspire your offspring to show an interest in learning.

You won't take kindly to anyone who tries to probe into your private life or question you about your decisions. Equally if someone objects to your plans and suggestions, you will find a way to proceed without their support. For reasons of your own you might be reluctant to say what you are thinking. You find it hard to be straight with someone about your real plans for the future.

It would be a waste to limit yourself in one direction when the day has so much to offer. If something unexpected crops up, look on the good you can get out of the situation. Bend with the wind and make the most of what could be a welcome change to routine. A colleague you've been getting on well with tells you things you would rather not have known. You might wish you hadn't been so friendly!