If taking a shortcut helps you complete a job to your satisfaction, what's stopping you from doing it? Ignore those who imply something will be missed or mistakes will be made. Use your common sense to decide on how you might cut corners in ways that will have no effect on the overall result of the work. Respect for your initiative will come your way from senior colleagues. Be prepared to give sensitive attention to someone you love, this evening.

Taking a break from your usual endeavours to socialise and catch up on everyone's news could prove rewarding. Conversations alert you to the fact there is something going on in the background of your life you hadn't noticed before. This is a good day to talk to your boss about an issue that's been on your mind. Gossip is full of a recent incident; you happen to know this has been grossly exaggerated by all who are concerned.

This isn't a day to rush or to make instant decisions. Because you're feeling mentally sluggish, there's a need to pause a wee while and think about what's going on in your life and relationships. Caution is necessary before making important choices. Even so, in some areas, people are waiting for your views. You have the ability to tackle problems logically; don't rely on anyone else's advice. It's up to you to make your own mind up.

A number of alternatives are presented to you now but you can only make one choice. The decision won't be easy especially if others are involved. Once you've made your mind up, there will be no changing it. Links from your past are coming back into your life; this has occurred suddenly, taking you by surprise. A previously rejected opportunity may once again be on offer; it may not mean as much to you now as it did before.

Guidelines of a group you've recently joined seem to make no sense to you; there is no real organisation or constancy. It might seem as if some people make the rules up as they go along to suit themselves. Keep your thoughts to yourself until you're accepted as one of the team. This is when you might suggest some things can be changed or even ditched to bring greater fairness within this club or organisation.

It might seem as if your partner is married to their work you see so little of each other these days. To rehabilitate a workaholic mate, try to disrupt their interest in career affairs. Arrange it so you spent at least one romantic evening with each other every week. Be tolerant of their competitive approach; show you understand ambition but let them see you have needs too. Joint problems can be resolved if you both work at it.

Joint decisions are important; getting together to talk things over will be the most positive and constructive thing you can do. If you or a partner is trying to evade certain issues, it is time now to face them head on. Be aware that romantic disappointment can often be the result of your indecision. In many affairs of your life it is time to stop dithering, accept things as they are and decide on the best choices and moves to make.

Meeting up with workmates outside working hours might be enjoyable but not half as relaxing as partying with pals. A social function linked with your job will be a good lesson on how to mix business with pleasure. You might find yourself wondering what to wear, how you'll be expected to behave or if it's OK to bring a friend or spouse. Keep drinking to a minimum and remember who you're talking to; avoid saying the wrong thing to a boss or senior colleague.

Boredom in your current situation means you need more challenge in your work or social life. If you're unemployed and this has been getting you down, volunteer work is a good way to use your skills, help others, and feel useful. The people you meet in these new surroundings will introduce you to new career possibilities or training opportunities. Belief in yourself as a positive spirit will inspire others so they too will believe in you.

Discuss the household budget with your housemates if you feel some could cut down on unnecessary spending. Someone you live with doesn't seem to appreciate the value of money. This can be a lesson learned, only if they're encouraged to fend for themselves. A senior colleague's interest in current job activities is aimed at shoring up confidence in a new work venture which so far hasn't gone very well.

You've always been perceptive and insightful; don't let this be reason for others to dump their problems on you. Some people take it for granted that all they have to do is come to you and their problems will be sorted. Demands from others leave you with little time to call your own. Even so, some requests won't be altogether unwelcome as you are fully prepared to take advantage of a partner's romantic proposals tonight.

Because someone close hasn't given any hint about being dissatisfied you're taken aback by their complaints today. Suddenly it seems the harmony you've enjoyed in your relationship was all an act and a close friend, colleague or partner has not been as happy as they've been making out. Your first aim will be to find if there is any way to resolve this and return to a peaceful coexistence. The alternative will be far harder to handle.