This is a great time to launch a sales pitch. Your powers of persuasion are at an all time high. Don't be afraid to press harder if you meet with initial resistance. If you're in talks with a prospective client or customer, do whatever it takes to get a contract signed. Attracting more business will cause your professional star to rise. It may be necessary to steer your best friend or lover into unfamiliar territory. It won't be healthy for either one of you to get stuck in a rut.

You'll be particularly productive, especially if you're looking for a job. Take this opportunity to fill out as many applications as possible. Are you already employed? You'll be given a time sensitive assignment. It's entirely possible you will have to work over the weekend to meet an impending deadline. Don't worry. You will be given a promotion, raise or both as thanks for your diligence. Take some exercise if you're suffering from stress. You can release anxiety by walking, swimming or stretching.

Active pursuit of love and pleasure is strongly advised. It's time for a break from the old routine. If you have your eye on someone special, ask for a date. Have several ideas for romantic outings, so the object of your affection will have a choice. You'll make a good impression by putting careful thought into the proposal. Do you already have a lover? This would be a wonderful time to book tickets for a romantic break.

This is a great time to launch a home improvement project. There's a good chance you can do the work yourself, with help from an illustrated 'How To' book from the library. If this work is beyond the scope of your skills, go ahead and hire a professional. They'll be worth their weight in gold. Do you want to buy or sell a property? You'll be able to strike a deal that makes you more economically secure. A polite, gracious attitude will quickly seal the deal.

Lobbying for a cause that is dear to your heart will be effective. People respond well to your persuasive patter. Support your theories with facts and figures and stress the time element involved. The powers that be are more likely to spring into action if you convey a sense of impending doom. Are you looking for love? You could find it with a sophisticated diplomat. They'll love your warmth and affection, while you'll admire their wit and sophistication. This is a match made in heaven.

You can find a well paid post with a little patience and determination. It will be necessary to be more assertive when pursuing this opportunity. The competition is stiff. By proving you are willing to go the extra mile to achieve your goal, you will land the position. Emphasise your attention to detail, reliability and communication skills. If you don't promote your talent, nobody else will. Self promotion is important at a job interview. Your prospective boss needs to know what you will bring to the organisation.

You're bursting with energy. Channel this drive into a creative project. If you stay focused, you can make impressive progress on a book, song or painting. It doesn't matter which medium of expression you choose, so long as it engages your imagination. If you're single you might meet someone special via an online dating site. Create a flirtatious, provocative profile that will draw plenty of responses, so you'll have a great number of choices.

Keep activities a secret to avoid meddling. If you want to make changes to a household arrangement, carry them out without making an announcement. By the time you put these alternations in place, everyone will be too lazy to reverse them. That's the gift of being wilful. You're able to accomplish things others will only dream about. Have you recently embarked on a romance? Don't discuss the details, even with your closest friends.

Working with a group will be productive. Give sincere compliments and constructive criticism whenever you get a chance. People will be more willing to pull together if they feel their efforts are respected and recognised. When you see someone struggling with their work, stop what you're doing and offer assistance. You've always been clever at finding solutions to problems. If you play your cards right, you could even develop more efficient methods of performing certain tasks.

Your desire for fame and acclaim will cause you to go to extraordinary lengths in your professional life. Putting in long hours, taking advanced classes and cultivating ties with influential people are strongly advised. It's time to think about long term job prospects. If you're not happy in your current industry, it's time to change direction. You may have to start at the bottom of another field, but don't worry. You'll quickly race to the top. Trust your instincts for getting ahead.

You have an opportunity to reform a troubled institution. Put radical ideas in place for making a school, hospital or cultural organisation more accessible. It may be necessary to hire some multilingual people. Being able to serve a growing population is critical to your success. If you need to recoup a loss, file a lawsuit. A quick decision will put money back into your pocket, where it belongs. Let this be a lesson about doing business with shady individuals.

An emotionally intense relationship heats up even more. You want to spend every spare moment with the object of your affection. It's possible your partner will get a raise or promotion. This will put more financial resources at your disposal. This would be a great time to buy a new car, computer or smartphone. Don't hesitate to spring for a more expensive model that meets your requirements. This investment will pay off for years to come. You deserve the best, so why not get it?