Being surrounded by creative people fuels your own imagination. Deep down inside, you've always wanted to flex your artistic muscles. Now is your chance to do so. Give yourself permission to be a beginner. Nobody churns out a masterpiece on the first try. Just playing around with words, colours and craft materials will be fulfilling. Lately, you've been completely obsessed by work. Shifting your focus to something more playful will lift your spirits.

You have a reputation for being a kind, compassionate person, so don't be surprised when your colleagues ask you for advice. You have a knack for finding an acceptable solution to difficult problems. Part of the reason is you are willing to tell it like it is to the people around you. Once they understand how they contribute to their own difficulties, they'll change their ways. Of course, you need to deliver these criticisms as tactfully as possible.

Taking a trip to a beautiful, exotic land will soothe your frayed nerves. Lately, you've been spending a lot of time on relationship matters. It feels as though you've lost your identity along the way. By taking a solitary break, you'll reconnect with your truest self. People may be surprised by your decision to go away by yourself, but it's because they cling to outmoded ideas about love. You can be passionately devoted to someone and still want time alone.

You've never felt closer to a loved one. The two of you understand each other's strengths and weaknesses. When you're down, your beloved picks up the slack, and vice-versa. As a youngster, you may have been forced to cope with problems alone. Alternatively, you might not have felt comfortable voicing your problems, and had to suffer in silence. That's not the case with this relationship. On the contrary, you can confide your deepest secrets to your amour without fear of reprisals.

It's virtually impossible to keep anything from your closest friend, so don't even try. Recently, you got some shocking news that made you fearful about the future. Intent on not worrying your partner, you kept this information to yourself. Now the cat is out of the bag, you realise just what a wonderful treasure you have in your friend. The two of you will work together to overcome your disappointment, forging a happier future together. Remember, you are not alone.

Working for a good cause gives your spirits a lift. You've never been motivated to generate a profit. Making the world a better place has always been the driving force behind you. Whether you're driving a sick friend to doctor's appointments or making repairs to an elderly neighbour's home, you feel as if you're making a positive difference. If you feel exhausted at the end of the day, turn your mobile off, draw a bath, and luxuriate in sudsy water with a good book.

An art project is turning out better than you ever imagined. This is a great time to show off the fruits of your labour. Someone may offer to represent you to a publisher, art gallery or television studio. Get ready for your close up! News of a pregnancy triggers a series of celebrations. The best gift you can give the parents is one made with your own hands. Anybody can get some slick gadget from the store. Handcrafted items are priceless.

Views of the water have always calmed your spirit. If family responsibilities are weighing on your shoulders, head for a pond, river or lake. Just watching the rippled surface can put your mind at ease. Even taking a long shower or bath can help. A quarrel with a relative will be soon mended. A family member who made a hurtful remark will offer an apology. Don't be suspicious about her motives. It has taken a great deal of courage to ask for your forgiveness.

Learning how to paint, play music or sew gives you a great deal of pleasure. You were born with lots of creative ability. Over the years, these gifts may have become buried beneath a series of work and family responsibilities. Now you have a chance to have a little fun, embrace it. Your studies don't have to further your career or heighten your social stature. They are just meant to spread a little sunshine into the darker corners of your life.

Donating time or money to a charitable cause will have a tremendous impact on your community. You may not realise it, but your friends and neighbours have a great deal of respect for you. Once they see you supporting a particular organisation, they'll follow suit. If you've been thinking of switching careers, you may want to consider the non-profit world. You have the makings of a terrific fundraiser. When you talk, people listen.

If life has seemed unduly harsh or tiresome, you have a golden opportunity to change it. Divest yourself of people and errands that make you feel dispirited and depleted. This may seem harsh, but you can't keep pouring all of your energy into efforts that don't pay off. Pay special attention to your dreams. They could be the trigger for an impressive art project which uplifts and transforms you. You'll assume an utterly irresistible sexy glow. Happiness is the best cosmetic.

An intuitive link with a loved one makes your relationship stronger than ever. The two of you don't have to exchange a single word to know what each other is thinking. Even when you're far apart, you can sense when your other half is hurting. People are envious of your bond, and with good reason. It's as rare as diamonds. Cherish it. If you're single, you will meet someone special at a film, dance club or photography exhibition. Keep your eyes open for an aloof rebel.