Boredom need not be a problem if you make use of any time you have available to visualise and start planning for the future. Fantasies might also enhance the day by adding a little magic into your life. There's not a tad of harm in imagining what you want from the future; from seeds of ideas new experiences are sown. Words from someone in a card or text message means comparing notes or diaries.

There are times when saying sorry can make a big difference; either you are owed or owe someone an apology. If a relationship or situation has got into a mess, it doesn't matter who is at fault or what caused it. Wanting to set things to right is the first step to improving the state of affairs. Ignore any promises of never doing it again and don't make the same assertions yourself. Just move on.

Start feeling hostile or competitive in a team situation and all harmony will be destroyed. Trying to hide your feelings isn't going to work if you're spending the day with a person who has a clever knack of always sensing what you think. A sense of loyalty makes you feel hostage to a situation or commitment you'd rather not be a part of. It isn't enlightening or constructive to continue. Ending restrictive ties will give you a glowing feeling of freedom.

You wonder where life would have taken you if you weren't where you are right now. It might seem as if you can't help asking yourself whether you made the right choices in the past. It could be your current situation had nothing to do with decisions you made. Rather like taking a chance journey on a floating leaf and letting the stream take you to wherever you land, your current circumstances have a lot to do with things which were never planned.

You cannot live for yourself alone as you will discover today. It is vital you consider the views and feelings of those around you whether they are close to you or just passing acquaintances. There is no way you can expect a trouble free day if you are sharing it with people who have thoughts and viewpoints which are in strong contrast with your own. Showing you are capable of putting other people's feelings first will earn you great respect and admiration.

If you can't make any headway with your own work or commitments you might resort to helping others instead. Whether it's just for today or you envisage having some time on your hands for a wee while, this phase will end with you discovering more about yourself through the people you are with. You aren't therefore in a rut as you may have imagined. In fact this will be a good purposeful moment of growth.

Take the chance to promote your ideas at a social event; someone you talk to will know a way to help you. Private and personal concerns will progress satisfactorily with a little help from a useful colleague. In a group situation complications may occur when someone who is greedy for power causes friction and discord. A debate may well be stimulating and exciting at the time but you won't be thrilled if someone ends up getting hurt.

You will be innovative in how you use your time and might make some useful suggestions to others. New plans for the future give you the opportunity you've been looking for to break any restricting strangleholds life has on you now. Advice from a female colleague on how to cope with a career problem is sensible and worth following. Responsibilities are about to increase; wrap up current commitments and deal with unfinished business.

You work best today when left to your own devices. There is someone who seems to be constantly shadowing you and you're starting to tire of their presence. Be kind but firm when you tell them you would prefer they give you some space. You sense they need you and they're grateful for your support but it's time they stood on their own two feet. If they would just back off you would probably enjoy their company more!

It isn't worth speculating on what the outcome might have been had you chosen a different path. Decisions have been made and accepting this helps you prepare better for what is to come. Dwelling on what could have been is a complete waste of time. Rather than thinking some things would never have occurred had you done it differently, consider what you should be doing now to make your future happier and more secure.

You're spending more time with a newcomer these days than you are with your partner. They fulfil a unique need in you whereas you meet your partner and other close friends on a different emotional or intellectual level. The romantic and social field is full of daisies and what's important is that as long as more than one love is mutually agreeable by all, you aren't hurting anyone pursuing new friendships.

A decision must be made and all you can do is make it based on the information you have. Very soon a crossroads in your life will be reached and there will be no turning back. As long as you have a clear goal in mind and an idea on how you might accomplish it, you are likely to make the right choice for this moment in time. Once you've considered all the pros and cons, take a deep breath and go for it. It is unlikely you will look back.