Today's generous Venus/Jupiter link helps you to mend fences and build bridges; the sooner you put an end to bickering, the better your health will be. Cultivating a reputation as a kind and reasonable person has other benefits, too. Don't be surprised if you're offered an important position within the community. Perks will range from financial to social.

A beautification project allows you to put your creative talents to good use as Venus teams up with magnanimous Jupiter. You've great instincts when it comes to finding people in need. Do your best to make the world a better place for others. It feels great to stop focusing on your own problems for a while! A gift lets you know you're appreciated.

A friend bails you out of a tough spot just in the nick of time; arrange to repay the favour before the month is out. Attending a cultural event makes you yearn for a more creative period in your life. There's no reason you can't recapture that magic all over again. IF you need some encouragement, enrol in a class. Your imagination is directly linked to your spiritual contentment.

Keep career plans under wraps until everything is squared away; Mercury retrograde never fails to delay matters. In the meantime, put in a good word for someone who has worked hard to overcome their limitations. A similar service was done for you a few years ago. Keep that benevolent energy going. There's nothing more satisfying than doing a good deed.

Entertaining an out-of-town guest is never more favourable than under a Venus/Jupiter aspect. A small dinner party could result in a big romance, either for you or a friend. Don't question a guest's motives for complimenting you. Their motives are entirely pure. Why be so defensive, admit it you’re a great host. Modesty is enormously overrated.

Teamwork is essential if you're going to plough through a mountain of chores; are you willing to relinquish absolute control for harmony's sake? Take care not to criticise a particularly sensitive co-worker. So long as they're able to perform their duties in a timely fashion, you've got nothing to fear. Celebrate your progress with dinner out.

A romantic day is definitely in order with Venus and Jupiter spreading celebratory and chummy air everywhere. If you're not involved in a relationship, you soon could be thanks to a matchmaking friend. Don't be cynical about meeting new people. Your good humour and easy charm is enough to attract admirers and lovers. Be honest about your likes and dislikes.

A shopping trip will be fun if you make it more of an outing with friends; take time out from your routine. A friend is holding something back about their love life, but don’t be too probing, they’ll tell you more in their own good time. In the meantime, explore your own truths. Why has intimacy been so difficult lately? Are you afraid of being honest?

A casual flirtation could seriously deepen if you're willing to put a past relationship behind. Fortunately Jupiter, your cosmic ruler, helps you to rise above past hurts. Watch those brutally honest remarks, though, it might make you feel good but not who they’re aimed at. Your goal should be nurturing your bond, not severing it!

Pottering around your house makes you feel cosy and safe. If someone invites you out, suggest that they come visit you instead. Establishing a solid home base is key if you're going to have the confidence to break new ground in your career. Think in terms of the long-range future, and pace yourself accordingly.

A short trip out of town provides you with just the stimulation you've been craving; strike up a conversation with a stranger. Benevolent stars help you find love in all the right places. If you're already attached, exchange tokens of your esteem. An aloof character like you needs to express their affection more often.

Improving domestic relations has never been easier now that harmonious planets reign supreme. Be willing to rearrange responsibilities to suit someone else's needs. Demonstrating your ability to compromise is half the battle. Don't impose your beliefs on a youngster who is trying to develop their own moral code as you'll only alienate them.