Some jobs today could have been over with in half the time had you been given important information earlier. No one has deliberately kept anything from you but someone has been carelessly remiss in not passing on a message. People are full of excuses as to why they've not been reliable of late; you suspect they're stretching the truth and you won't forget their contrariness in a hurry.

People in your private life or who are special in some way need more than a little attention today. It's not as if you have to go out of your way to give them it. You will enjoy activities shared with people you're fond of. It's a great day to let your feelings show: give your partner a hug when they least expect it. Thinking of others without thinking of yourself will go a long way towards cementing emotional relationships.

Your swift reactions serve you well; you will instinctively know what to do in a situation that calls for quick thinking. Despite your natural desire to take over in such circumstances, once it becomes obvious another person would like to join in, you may have to reluctantly step back and give them room. Regardless of the fact you're the one who saved the day, it seems others can't or won't acknowledge the important part you've had to play.

Stop promising a loved one you will come and visit; instead do something definite about it. Either call on them today or make some firm and binding plans for the future. A housemate is restless and could do with exercising their itchy feet. Suggest you go away for the weekend together soon or take a trip, even, today. It will do you good to escape your everyday commitments and responsibilities for a wee while.

Outside obligations are taking their toll on you; it's almost impossible to keep everyone satisfied. Housemates are complaining you're never at home and you aren't always there when they need you. You understand their feelings but you've made people promises you intend to keep. Once your obligations are over you will have more time for your family and more importantly, you will have more freedom.

Enjoying your friendships and having a good love life demands the occasional sacrifice. It might take more effort than usual to keep someone smiling; today you will find the delicate balance between give and take. A new move you're thinking of making or a change of plans will also affect those around you. To give them the reassurances they need you must give promises you aren't keen to make but know are inevitable.

You may not feel able to manage or are not up to a big project which has been dumped into your lap. Other people voicing their doubts and disapproval will only add to your confusion. The best thing you can do is talk to someone in power and be honest about your concerns. Once you've looked at things from a new perspective, you will feel more willing to at least give it a try. If something does go wrong, it's less likely you will blame yourself.

Financial matters will take time, attention and a lot of patience. There's no point pretending you're having fun because you aren't. The further bad news is: ignoring your responsibilities will cost through stress and worry as well as the money. You can't afford to leave money matters to chance. Besides you will feel a whole lot better once you've got your finances into some sort of order.

You might wonder whether you're doing the right thing in making some much needed changes. Why should you let other people's doubts and reservations get to you? Do what suits you foremost and if others can't offer their support, find a way to manage without it. Have you been secretly planning ways to break free of a commitment? If so you will soon see positive results of your efforts.

Obligations you took on voluntarily and even once enjoyed are now becoming a burden. A family member or neighbour wasn't being straight with you when they described what you might be letting yourself in for. It's entirely possible you feel at fault for not looking more deeply into the situation. Even so, now you're up to your eyes in commitments that aren't for you, it's time to find a way to get out of them.

There's no reason to believe you will feel in any way unhappy about the sudden changes a loved one decides to make. Once you get used to some ideas, the imaginative side of your nature will start to influence your thinking. Confidence in your decisions, even if they have been made very quickly and having the courage of your convictions will be a major asset in getting a difficult situation over and done with.

You finally get to finish a job you thought you'd never see the end of; reward yourself with having some fun. You might get the chance now to implement changes, either in your personal life, your career or both. Urge loved ones and anyone else who may be affected to voice their opinions. Just as if you're involved in a group project, be sure everyone has their say so you don't end up as the only player in the team.