A project you've been working on may need some extra cash if it is going to succeed. Once you've given this some thought, you will see how such an investment will pay off. The rewards you are likely to get out of this will be worth any minor inconvenience you are going through at the moment.

The best way to improve communications between you and someone you live or work with is to break down their defences. Don't give up in your efforts to get them to open up to you. Persist in your persuasion and relationships will improve. The more you share, the stronger your bonds will become.

You can't relax until you know everything is running smoothly and effectively. That's why you will choose to put responsibility in front of pleasure. This may mean missing out on a social event but you will not regret this or begrudge it. There are things you have to do and you will not be distracted.

You would do anything to avoid it but a disagreement over money will escalate before you know it. Things will be said that are going to hurt either you or someone you live with. You don't want anyone to feel you aren't paying your way and if someone complains you will set up a new arrangement to resolve the problem.

An increasing need to establish a secure family life encourages you to stay at home rather than going out in the world in search of adventure. Friends may not understand why you are making this choice after months of restriction but you just aren't ready yet to venture into unfamiliar territory.

A troublemaker will try to cause arguments. It pleases them to set people up against each other. You won't get sucked into the drama and your calm influence will help keep the atmosphere harmonious. Someone is looking to you to deal with outstanding financial matters. You understand why they feel out of their depth and will happily oblige.

Colleagues who have been leaving you to do all the work will resent it when you ask for help. Don't let this stop you from demanding assistance. You're growing tired of having to carry out jobs you never asked to take on. Although you are highly skilled, people shouldn't take it for granted you will do everything.

A joint project will be rewarding if you can persuade your team to work together harmoniously. If you sense an argument is brewing find a way to separate people who aren't getting on with each other. Your leadership ability can help keep things moving in the right direction. Be ready to take the driver's seat.

Improvements being made to your home are necessary. Housemates are doing their best to make repairs and improvements. Offer plenty of encouragement. Apply for funding to install energy efficiency upgrades if you think you are entitled to this. A relative who has a lot on at the moment would appreciate a helping hand.

Your surroundings are too cluttered for your liking. A housemate or workmate will think you're making too much fuss but you've never felt comfortable in an untidy environment. Once all the clutter has been cleared, you will feel a lot better. What's surprising is someone who complained at first will seem to enjoy having a clear out.

Take some time to consider what you want. What is it that will make you happy? Set long-term goals, make a plan and set a course for yourself. Take action rather than reacting. Instead of going along with other people's plans, take the initiative. Now is a good time to take charge of your life.

You may have to make some changes to your lifestyle to make the most of your leisure time. Don't be surprised if an elderly relative notices this and starts demanding more attention. Travel arrangements will be subject to sudden alterations or complications. To be fair, you were expecting this.