Be careful in conversations with someone who is asking a lot of questions. You don't want to pass on information you have heard that was only intended for your ears. You will respect a friend or partner's preference for quiet activities rather than being surrounded by masses of company.

Check how much it is going to cost and whether you can actually afford it before launching yourself into an orbit of possibly expensive social rounds. You can understand why friends want to have some fun but you don't have to follow suit.

Little worries build up in your mind. Arrange to meet up with friends and this will keep you from getting too anxious. If you are struggling with the cost of living, talk to a financial advisor or check advice and support on trusted websites. Reaching out for practical help and guidance will save you from suffering more sleepless nights in the future.

You may not receive immediate thanks but don't let this stop you from offering to help a friend who needs it. Although they may not show it, they will be grateful. There is nothing stopping you from taking the driver's seat to help push a group project along.

Keep an eye on costs, even when shopping for basics. It won't take a lot of effort to persuade friends to join you in some social plans. Sharing expenses is the most sensible plan. Are you single? You could be attracted to a newcomer in uniform. Whether or not this will lead to anything serious, only time will tell.

Be assertive. If you realise you have teamed up with the wrong person for a joint project, issue an ultimatum or find a new partner. Someone's lazy ways look set to slow you down when you just want to get jobs done and out of the way.

Something strange seems to be going on between two friends. You suspect they are keeping secrets from you but for now, keep your thoughts to yourself. Someone will remind you of something you were supposed to do. You might feel awful about having forgotten about this but there is still time to rectify the matter.

You might worry that you are being too talkative, too impulsive or too friendly with strangers. There is something in the air today that will be getting to everyone, not just you. You may need to remind yourself that you really don't have to pile on the charm to impress someone you met at a recent Christmas party.

You know what you are good at. Someone underestimates your abilities because you haven't seen any reason in the past why you should advertise your skills and talents. You will instantly recognise when someone tries to trick people into believing they are more knowledgeable than they are.

Don't be too quick to trust people you hardly know. You don't want to give too much away to an unscrupulous person. One way to avoid revealing too much about a personal situation than is wise to a stranger will be to talk less and listen more.

Secrets that have been kept from you will come to light. You have been dealing with someone who has been pretending to be a good friend when the only person they really care about is themselves. You now realise what it is that has been holding you back in the past.

You won't mind listening to other people's thoughts and suggestions. You may even be interested to hear what friends might have to say. Even so, when it comes to making important decisions, you need to make your own choices. Don't just go along with other people, to please them.