You have some good ideas for the future but will friends and loved ones agree? If you don't ask, you will never know. The more secretive you are, the more likely it is hurdles could get in the way. Be direct. Tell other people what you are planning so they know what's expected of them. As it is, those around you are in a brilliant mood and you will be encouraged to speak your mind.

If you are working, watch what you say when you're talking with people in high places. Someone is taking advantage of your obliging nature. If they're the ones who control the strings, it is not in your best interests to rebel! You are reluctant to bow to the wishes of people who think they know better than you but to keep the peace today, this is probably what you will have to do!

A restless mood settles over you; you find it difficult to settle down to any one thing. A loved one complains about your changeability. How can anyone please you when you don't know what makes you happy, yourself? You need to make a determined effort to focus on one area or you will be chopping and changing your mind so many times you will feel mentally exhausted by the end of the day!

If there is a lot you have to get through, a combined effort will produce the best results. Some jobs require other people's help and you would be a fool to try to manage them on your own. A close friend will put some interesting suggestions your way today. Think carefully before you commit yourself to anything. Tiredness sends you early to bed, this evening!

Loved ones may grumble but there is no reason why you can't mix a little business with pleasure. A lot is happening on the social scene; the people you are mixing with could put work your way. You get to meet some influential or important people through social invitations and you might decide it's about time you did some entertaining yourself.

No matter what your age or circumstances you want to start planning for the future. There are one or two areas of life causing you concern. You might reconsider obligations you feel are no longer valid. Changes must be made if you want to get more out of life over the year ahead. Just be aware of your personal limits. Don't try to overreach yourself.

Household chores that can't stand a wait should be attended to early in the day. Your efficient mood will ensure the less desirable jobs that need doing will be finished and over with very quickly. Relationships at home are harmonious but watch others don't start taking advantage of your kind nature. News of a pregnancy or birth will bring mixed feelings.

Since you aren't likely to get much time to yourself, it is no use planning to get on with private concerns. Relationships are slightly strained today but as long as you are diplomatic, nothing too negative will come of this. A partner wants to call the tune; letting others take the lead is not always the best way. If you go along with their wishes, let them know you are doing them a favour.

An animated flavouring for the day could come as a trip out with friends to a scenic setting. Normally you are too busy to notice the beauty in surroundings. Today, fresh air and exercise mixed with quiet, open countryside would make for an exhilarating change. News from a distance could throw a new light on a personal dilemma.

Not everyone is as practical or precise as you are; you will be finding this out today. You can't help feel irritated with a friend or colleague who is not as organised as yourself. Someone might let you down by opting out of social arrangements already made. You wish you could be more flexible but you find it hard to adapt to last minute changes to the schedule.

Behind the scenes activities keep you out of the limelight. Lately you have not had much chance to see to your own affairs; you want to get on top of these now. If you stick to your intention you could discover something to your advantage. Career wise some things are a bit up in the air but everything will sort itself out in the New Year. Why worry about things that may never happen?

The hectic social pace starts to slow down; you are relieved to have time to yourself. You know you are expected to participate in a group or community venture but you are ready to hand over your obligations to someone else. You feel a strong need for more independence and you are starting to map out some plans for the months ahead, in your mind.