You are a tower of strength for those who cannot cope with today's difficult challenges. With your support and calm example people will readily go along with your suggestions and order will be restored. You won't hold back from praising those who are truly worthy of your respect and admiration. You may have shown them the way but it will be their effort and exertion that will have helped get results today.

A break in outside demands will help you to attend to some pressing personal business. An occasional lapse in responsibility won't cause too much inconvenience; you can make up for this quite easily. If on the other hand you've got so far behind it will take dedicated effort to get on top of it all, that's what you need to be doing now. It could be you've taken too much on and very soon some hard choices will have to be made.

Taking charge of a situation is daunting when this involves doing something you've never tried before. Don't let too many people into your plans. Work out what you can handle alone and which jobs you might prefer to delegate. Brush aside any doubts that people won't respect you and have more faith in yourself. If you're involved in some form of campaign, you can't bring about radical change alone. Inspire others with your crusading spirit.

Give your best at a challenge you take up today because it will only come your way once. You might expect it to be there for you tomorrow but by then someone else may have taken it up and the opportunity will have passed you by. Time does not tick backwards. Live out your dreams today; tomorrow may be too late. Furthermore, seeds sown today will grow and bring you a brighter tomorrow.

You're defending a position just because it's yours and not because it means anything to you. If you're tired of playing a leadership role in a group you're involved in and someone is keen to step into your shoes, why be so defensive? Once you step down you will be doing yourself and this other person a favour. They will be taking up a role with enthusiasm and you will get the chance to pursue other projects which are of more interest to you.

You might be watching to see how other people manage a situation before you get involved. Your curiosity is piqued but you aren't yet ready to let other people see your interest. You may have trained yourself not to be drawn into some difficult or confrontational situations for fear of failure or making yourself vulnerable. Once you're more certain about how you will be received you will be more confident about taking action.

When is the last time you relaxed, pursued a hobby or read a book on your favourite subject? A busy schedule and constant demands from work, family and friends makes it so you get very little time to yourself. Allow a passion to lie dormant for too long and eventually the interest will fade. This is a good time for creative and imaginative pastimes, you could probably benefit from making some space in your life for a little pleasurable diversion.

Too many social, professional and environmental demands vie for your attention. Why are you so reluctant to say 'no' when people ask for help, support or favours? Is it because you're afraid they will no longer like you? Those who are so quick to turn their back on you don't deserve to be called a friend. Let others know you can't be there for them constantly and judge by their response whether they've been using you or truly care for you.

A highly delectable day for encounters of the romantic and sexual kind. Even if you aren't interested in pursuing romance you're likely to be on the receiving end of one of Cupid's darts. If you're already in a relationship a dash of spice will liven up your love life in exciting ways. Travel is fun and even in unfamiliar places there's no chance you will get lost when you can almost feel your way to the destination.

The chance of fulfilling a wish or dream may be no better than winning the lottery or being struck be lightning for that matter. Set your sights too high and you are setting yourself up for a disappointment. You are more likely to find fulfilment or happiness if you're willing to lower your expectations. Or, if you do take the risk, be sensible and be ready accept the consequences, come what may.

Life today is full of dualisms; you will take the rough with the smooth and celebrate the joys. You might witness suffering but also some incredible displays of compassion. Out of a gloomy situation, some elation is also likely and you might find your own philosophy changing. Despite the anguish and difficulties, you also see evidence today that people do pull through to see and appreciate the light at the end of the tunnel.

Nothing you learn is ever wasted; all experiences are part of life's rich tapestry. Some things you're involved in might seem like a waste of time and energy but you will get something out of it. If things go wrong today it will make you more cautious about similar activities in the future. Try to enjoy the challenges facing you and you'll get more out of the experience. This evening, take advantage of a team spirit to get household and other chores out of the way.