Recently there has been a slight tendency in close relationships for others to smother you with love, attention and affection. Phrase your request for more space and freedom, very carefully. You need some reassurance from close friends or relatives that they do respect your need for independence. Once you put your concerns into words, you might be surprised at other people's responses and stunned at how over active your imagination has been.

Wait until tomorrow dawns if there are duties you'd prefer not to handle today. Give yourself over to more relaxing pastimes if you get the choice. Explain your future desires to anyone you feel might help you bring them to fruition. Plans you have been forming in your mind will start to take on a definite shape after talking to and getting the backing from the right people. Yoga or a new sports interest will help calm any nervousness.

A financial or legal matter has been causing you some worry; you don't want to think about it but you may have no choice. The good news is: the intervention of a professional or someone who cares, could help make the outlook seem so much more hopeful. You might be given the chance to enter a long term deal or commitment and you won't be making any mistakes. A mix of common sense and intuition will ensure you don't make any more blunders.

If you are hoping to accomplish a lot over the months ahead, be methodical about it. You will get there faster and easier if you sit down first to work out an organised routine. Be sure to stick to this to the letter. Housemates will be glad of any effort made to improve the comfort of your surroundings. Friends will welcome your company in the evening so if you find yourself at a loose end, issue an invitation or two and look forward to having some fun.

A healthy mind often makes for a healthy body; think positive to attract good things your way. Silly imaginings should not make you feel as if you might be coming down with the latest bug that's going around. Your problem, these days, is you are watching for the symptoms everyone is talking about. Push these from your mind and concentrate on all the things you are planning to do over the weeks ahead which require energy and initiative. By the end of the day you will have that glorious feeling all is right in your world.

Two heads are better than one when there are important decisions to be made. Listen to all advice connected with finances, domestic issues and career. You don't have to follow every recommendation but you will be left with plenty to think about and consider. No matter what your age you could learn a good deal from watching and listening to others today. This in turn makes you feel more in command of your destiny. A youngster needs help with a creative project.

Events early in the day could bring some stress related conditions. It won't be easy to avoid tense situations. Just make sure you get some breathing space after a confused or argumentative episode. There will be moments when you wonder what's got into someone you know who can't seem to do anything right these days. Expect to be drawn into financial concerns and arranging a new household budget as the day comes to an end.

Act on any creative ideas that seem to spring out of thin air. Romantic thoughts should be put into words and better still, action. Make the most of any chance this day allows for you to catch up on your quota of pleasure, enjoyment and relaxation. A partner will be indulging in some form of extravagance so why not join them? If you must go into work a spirit of cooperation will ensure a two way traffic where you can be sure of receiving help, should you need it.

Make it clear you aren't interested in a gossip monger's tales. Anyone who's having a second bash at trying to get you interested in one of their schemes or dreams is likely to be disappointed. If you don't want to know, nothing they say will make you change your mind. Similarly if someone's keen to get your views on whatever's currently keeping tongues wagging, you will make it clear you simply aren't interested in these rumours.

Encourage frank communication between you and those you care about. Keeping an open mind when discussing views and ideas might successfully update your thinking with useful results. Demands being made on someone close could in some way affect your own plans for the evening. You might feel a shade put out that nothing is running smoothly but don't let it show. All will have sorted itself out by tomorrow.

Comments you hear may not be to your liking; it is in your best interests to take this on the chin. Plenty of give and take will boost your relationships. Follow your desires; don't ever tell yourself that your needs aren't important. Just as you understand how others appreciate their share of independence. Occasionally it will be easier to get people to see things your way through gentle coaxing rather than trying to influence or manipulate.

If you're thinking of taking a trip to the sales, expect delaying tactics from a housemate, or partner. They're thinking about the New Year's bills that will soon be arriving and prefer to keep a tighter hold of the purse strings. You might agree to help with a tidying up session to dispose of some of the Christmas debris. If you are in an extra energetic mood, there may be a trip to your local recycle centre to shift some of the rubbish! An old fashioned grouping round the fire will end a surprisingly industrious day.