A friend or neighbour who hasn't been honest with you is about to find out you aren't the soft touch they expected you to be. Quite the contrary. Now you have discovered they have been deceiving you, they are going to have to explain themselves and together you will clarify what can be done, if anything, to rectify your relationship.

Friends and colleagues will be hoping you will help them out. You won't mind pushing your own work to one side to give them the time they need. Some people will happily get you to do their work for them. Keep an eye on the time and keep reminding yourself you have other things to do.

Take the initiative instead of falling in with what other people want you to do. It has become too much of a habit for you fall in with a friend or partner's wishes for the sake of peace. They're putting pressure on you and this is putting a strain on your partnership. Start thinking about your own priorities.

You just want some honest answers from someone who is being vague and evasive. They are deliberately avoiding a subject and this issue is starting to come between you. Their behaviour is making you nervous. If this is a close partnership, you may have to call it a day or get some counselling.

You're keen to experiment with new ideas but this could be a waste of time and effort. You are setting goals for the future and you want to achieve your aims. Staying with what's familiar will be the best approach for now. Small and regular achievements will be a sign that you are on target to reach your bigger goals.

A team spirit is necessary if a group is to make progress together. Communication is important. This won't suit everyone. Someone will find it hard to get on the same wavelength as others. A senior colleague is watching what is going on and their assistance will make all the difference.

Someone you were once very close to will admit they regret leaving you and they want to get back together with you again. Think very carefully before reacting. Remember that they left you once and could do so again. You're just getting used to their absence. You aren't sure what their motives might be so why put yourself in such a vulnerable position?

A salesperson will insist they are trying their best to get you the best deal in a financial transaction. You will express your gratitude but you might also decide to walk away. You sense there is an ulterior motive behind their helpfulness. Rather than putting your trust in someone you hardly know, trust your intuition.

A senior colleague will insist they did everything they could to push a matter in your favour. Their effort does not seem to have had any impact and you feel they could have done better. An online meeting or exchange of ideas in the workplace will help keep you ahead of the competition.

Conflict and contention causes you tension. You're tempted to walk away. Even if you did, you would still have the same issue to deal with when you return. Take a deep breath and start putting your diplomatic skills to use. Encourage everyone to find a compromise you can all live with.

It may be necessary to sing your own praises to attract attention to your skills and knowledge. If you are interviewing for a job, showcase your past achievements, discuss your experience and go all out to make a good impression. You have just as much chance as other candidates to land a plum position.

Start looking at possible ways to improve your career prospects. If you're concerned about your job security, listen to your intuition and start planning ahead. How might you establish a better future for yourself? Take this chance to expand your skill set. The more you can add to your CV, the easier it will be to find a new position.