You have an increasing need for some time alone; you can't carry on without taking a breather. Arrange things so when you're spending a few hours at home, you don't have to answer the phone every time it rings or open the door whenever someone calls. If people resent it when they can't get in touch with you or when you refuse to do them any more favours, they will have learn to live with it. You can't be available for everyone every minute of the day!

It is the desire to help and be of service to others that inspires you to push the envelope for a good cause. You're showing a surprising degree of flexibility in being able to shift your perceptions from one vantage point to another. You will quickly pick up on other people's thoughts and feelings as you empathise and understand others for all their differences and diversity. Someone will shine as a result of all the encouragement you are giving them today.

You're going to have to lower your expectations if you are to be satisfied with your efforts. It is important too, to make your mate or business partner feel they are part of the big picture. The eventful life you lead could cause some conflict between you and your close allies if you start making decisions and taking action without consulting them. Even if you feel other people are dragging their feet, you can't make their decisions for them. Don't become so impulsive that you rub others up the wrong way.

The best way to deal with those who are behaving badly or who are demanding too much from you is to walk away. You aren't responsible for their reactions and if a friend or relative is being a nuisance you need to let them know their behaviour is unacceptable. Limit the time you spend with someone who has recently been sticking to you like glue. It could be they just need a little reassurance and you can give this through the occasional phone call, rather than being at their beck and call every moment of every day!

It might take a single focused effort to reach the goal you are striving towards and your effort won't be out of the ordinary. Intuitive feelings about the world around you will help you to boost your professional prospects. You're heading towards the top and the top cannot support many. The sadness is that once you do achieve your goal, you are going to have to leave other people behind.

Spurn the thought of giving someone a helping hand when they might benefit more from helping themselves. Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind. Although you might let others know you are there if and when they might need you, restrain the urge to hold their hand every step of the way. Personal relationships will be much improved because there is a greater level of give and take. You are starting to get back as much as you are putting into your friendships.

Housemates and relatives want one thing from you whereas friends and neighbours urge you in a different direction. How do you please everyone? You can't possibly keep everyone smiling but the world won't stop applauding you just because you can't be everything to everyone! In the end it is you who counts. Do what you want. Your ruling planet Venus urges you now to chase your dreams! Life is bound to get more exciting as a result.

There is a higher probability today of you making it singly, rather than as a team. Within a group there will be disputes along the way which could slow progress down to a halt. Those who don't hold to the same work ethics and ideals may even begrudge your popularity and your success. If at times you must join forces with others, choose partners on the basis of their ability and enthusiasm and not on their qualifications or past attainment.

Self control is something you should aim for in all aspects of your life. Impulsive decisions and spontaneous actions might end up hurting other people unintentionally and damaging your relationships. Allowing enthusiasm to run away with you could make you a victim of your own inability to hold your emotions in check. Once you understand how to control your feelings and restrain yourself, this will make both you and those around you happier!

Bear in mind, today, there is a difference between being autonomous and overly independent for the sake of it. You will always prefer not to disclose too much about your private life and there is nothing wrong with that. But you don't have to shun company altogether. You may have no desire to spend a lot of time with others but there is someone close to you who could do with a little extra attention. Don't begrudge having to occasionally fall in with their needs.

A friend or a group of friends may be making plans that are both extravagant and excessive. Younger people in particular might benefit from a large dose of common sense! Offer your advice if you feel it's important but don't spend hours trying to get others to curb their whims. Let them know your views then let them make their own decisions! If a colleague refuses to respect your reasoning today they're probably harbouring a hidden agenda.

Lately you've been a great support to a friend in need and they won't forget your help in a hurry. Not only in this friendship have you been able to put yourself in another person's shoes, but it is becoming apparent you can also share each other's shoes! Someone today responds in a way that makes you know they're in tune with you mentally, spiritually and emotionally. The concern and support of your friends reflects how much you are loved.