There are no escape clauses in today's transactions; do you know what you are doing? For once, think ahead, look into all possibilities and consider the likely consequences of all decisions and actions. If possible, add new conditions or provisos to the original deal if only to protect your position in the future. With the right approach you could get yourself a good deal. You might also be securing a better position for yourself in the workplace.

Go wild when dreaming about the future then come back down to earth and work out how to bring these dreams about. With you feeling creative, inspirational and practical today, it shouldn't take you long to figure out the steps of getting there. Once you've decided what to do you will leave no stone unturned in your quest to succeed. Mentally and spiritually you're on the top line. Neither talent nor energy will be wasted!

Everyone's appreciative of what you are doing for them; their gratitude makes it all worth it. It may be necessary to make some personal sacrifices to keep others happy, but there is no comparison between the pleasure you get from helping them to the small satisfaction you would have got out of personal plans. Communication by text or email could take you to a very different kind of place to the one you normally frequent.

You want someone to accept you for the way you are but fear their intention is to try to change you into the way they want you to be. You are too strong minded for anyone to have this kind of power or influence over you. A relationship has subtly altered and you sense this is the start of a new phase. The questions you are asking yourself now are what can you live with and what can you live without?

Ignore those who say you're being overly optimistic, let your innate zest for success be your guide. If there's a goal you have in mind for the near future, follow that vision. Mistakes will be made and you can put this all down to experience. You have it within you to channel your energy into worthwhile aims. Don't waste it by letting others who aren't as ambitious hold you back. Leave no stone unturned in your quest to fulfil your aims.

You may never have met a person with as big an ego as someone you're introduced to today. In the sense of personalities you will know you aren't likely to ever get on. Even so if you must work together or spend time with each other, as long as it isn't for too long you will tolerate their company. You have a need for friendship and are right to avoid getting too involved with someone who might hurt you. Trust your instincts in relationships.

Someone is keeping you waiting; you need to exercise patience and understanding. You've never liked arguments but it might seem as if a person you know well is spoiling for a fight. Since you can sense their mood even if they don't admit they're being confrontational, the best plan is to walk off the battlefield. Once others realise they aren't going to get their own way they just might change their tactics and snap out of their negative frame of mind.

If you're going to meet a goal, patience and self control is essential. Passivity isn't likely to get you far today either. You need to be more assertive, more forceful and let others see the confidence you have in your talents and abilities. Meekness today is merely a disguise for apprehension. Since the only way to achieve is to push yourself forward you just can't afford to be the submissive one any more.

Personal plans progress well whilst a joint effort fumbles; you can't seem to harmonise with others today. A temporary breakdown in communication could cause long term damage unless you tone down your reactions and encourage others to do the same. You won't always agree on everything but this does not mean a relationship or group endeavour must come to an end. A wee break is all you need for harmony to be restored.

There are lots and lots of benefits to leading a life where you don't have to consider the needs and views of others. Choosing to end a partnership or lead a single life might seem appealing these days. Don't be a victim of feeling isolated because someone has recently upset or disappointed you. Before burning your bridges try to imagine a future without the people you've always relied on in the past. Not a nice thought, hey?

Daily life is about to take some interesting twists and turns; new ways of doing things are replacing the old. You could be taking on new responsibilities and despite your scepticism about some procedures you will actually learn to like them. It doesn't matter if some tasks don't fall under your job description. Practice with machinery, technical appliances or equipment you aren't used to and you'll soon get a handle on it.

You might be touched by the unconditional love someone shows for you or a member of your family. A loved one who has suffered a loss will need support from you and those around them. The non-judgemental attitude of a person you meet today could change your life as you realise how uplifting loving others can be. Your psychic powers and ability to see beyond the surface is very much in evidence these days.