You can get away with being slightly devious today, especially if you need to be more competitive when dealing with a rival. If you stay in the background, where others can't see what you're doing, this will lull them into a sense of complacency. Keeping busy behind the scenes keeps you secretively ahead when others are confident that they're the ones in the lead.

If you've been struggling with a project but hoping to see the end of it, soon, you will get the support you've been praying for. And it will be the person you least expected who comes to your aid. You're about to become more involved in co-operative efforts; a flexible approach will help you cope with the changes that are soon to come. It's not a time for digging in your heels.

You're keen on demanding answers, but you could offend someone by asking direct and possibly embarrassing questions. It seems as if someone's deliberately placing obstacles in your way but a mix of circumstances and personality clashes has caused this tense situation. Use tact to tackle the problem. You're destined to accomplish great things so don't let a small dispute get you down.

It's not easy to accept change, especially when this might break you out of a nice comfortable rut. But change is on the cards and unexpected or sudden events are likely to take you to places you hadn't imagined and introduce you to new and exciting people. You sense that new things are starting to happen so stop imagining the worst and start visualising good things for yourself.

An unpleasant surprise could prompt you to start looking for reasons behind an annoying financial problem. You might decide that it's time to listen to a partner's suggestions on certain investment strategies, rather than spending all your hard-earned cash. A long-term policy which isn't too risky would at least stop you from dipping into your resources so regularly.

You need to improve communications with your boss or someone you work with and you need to make this a top priority. Maybe it's time someone learned to be less stubborn as a more supple approach to relationships would make life less stressful for you all in the future. Even if it's up to you to initiate talks, do so. Face-to-face meetings held today could change your relationships radically, for the better.

It's important to use your imagination and capitalise on your creative talents if you want to move beyond your current job situation. To gain more satisfaction from your career, you might turn your attention to a form of creative expression you've never tried before. If uncertain about your ability, one of the best ways to defeat doubt is to formulate a plan for yourself and follow it faithfully until you gain your confidence.

Your strong, determined nature attracts admirers like moths to a flame. It's a good day to make the first move by showing a shy romantic prospect that you're interested. The way you dress and communicate is an outer expression of what's going on inside. And when you feel confident about your sexuality and optimistic about the future, people will start seeing the real you, shine through.

Try not to force your opinions on those you live with otherwise your efforts to get others to see your side might undermine their own beliefs or preferences. You may not realise how dominating you can be once you get on your high horse. Someone close might be feeling overshadowed by the power of your personality. Listen to them and take their views into account too, for the sake of domestic harmony.

You've got to make a choice you're not ready to make and you know that you can't put it off any longer. Secretly, you may have been hoping that someone else would have made this decision for you as that way, the consequences will have been their responsibility and not yours. But, there's no excuse now, for any further impediments. Take a deep breath and make your mind up.

You can't keep giving others the benefit of your time, knowledge or experience without getting paid for it. Some take it for granted that when they need a certain kind of help, you're the one who will always be there for them. It may come as a shock to them, but you must start demanding that they either pay for your services, or they find someone else to exploit.

Whatever your current aims, being decisive and showing others that you know your own mind is the best way to advance. Be daring as you put forward your ideas and refuse to back down if others object to your proposals. This may make relationships slightly strained for a while but ultimately, you will be the one who benefits, both through your accomplishments and through your enhanced reputation.