You're always happiest when you can include a generous sprinkling of variety in your plans. Whether it is making the most of any chance to expand your knowledge or experience or developing new skills, what's important is that you are devoting your time to enjoyable activities.

Follow those instincts which seem to be leading you in a more solo direction. Make excuses and pull out of social arrangements already made. A strong need for peace and quiet does not mean you aren't making good use of your time. Considerable progress in private affairs will be made before the day is through.

You won't be wasting a good opportunity to clear out the clutter. Now that your schedule is starting to calm down, it is time to tidy rooms, stock up on supplies and declutter. There are several items you no longer use that you might sell or give away. You could be surprised by the swift response you get from a small post on a social networking site.

If your boss or a senior colleague asks you to learn new skills or invites you to take a training course, ask for some time to think about it. This may well add to your experience but it will also add to your responsibilities. Beware of biting off more than you can chew.

A pause will give you a chance to catch up with yourself and reassess situations that haven't been going as well as expected. It might feel as if you have hit a brick wall but once you've had a good think about it, you will see a way out. You are just resetting your course and readjusting your direction, that's all.

It may be necessary to make a slight change in routine in order to fit work and home commitments more neatly into your schedule. Currently work responsibilities clash with family arrangements and no-one seems very happy, least of all, you.

You have been determined to make a relationship work but the cracks have started to show. You have different visions and ideals and you know now that you can't turn this into something it isn't. You have reached the point when it is time to go your separate ways.

Ignore anyone in your social circle who excitedly shares tales of the super bargains and fool-proof investment ideas they are coming across. Their beliefs and promises of making big profits will be based on nothing but wishful thinking.

You may have to juggle current commitments to take up an opportunity to increase your skills or knowledge. Learning more about a subject you've always been interested in will lift your spirits. This is also an ideal chance to add to your qualifications.

It doesn't matter if other people criticise you for trying to make things better, you need to do what you can to bring improvements into your life. Whether it is a home related project like fixing the plumbing or electricity, or a work related matter, once you take the first step, things will move seamlessly for you.

A need for some light-hearted entertainment will be at the heart of decisions you make now. Someone you always enjoy being with is equally as keen to spread their wings and try new things. The only thing you need to keep an eye on is how much is being spent in having fun together.

It doesn't matter if you're told that money you invest now will be paid back in your first pay package, be cautious about taking up an attractive offer. No legitimate company will ask for money upfront. Talk to a friend or relative and ask them what they think. This might trigger a sense of caution.