The start of a spectacular time for all communications from travelling to using your own brilliant eloquence it is time to network and be seen out and about. A great time to float ideas and get help with plans. If you have a brother or sister then news will come from them over the next few weeks that could mean making arrangements for you.

You won't get a better period for looking into your money bags. Sorting out your debts or what you owe is one thing but you should also follow through with job ads, gossip or hearsay, all of which could add a few extra pennies to your coffers. A fine time too for buying and selling or negotiating anything with a commercial end.

As Mercury scoots into your sign so you are ready for mental action. The coming weeks can help you to score in all areas but more so if you realise that your greatest asset is your mind. If you've been thinking of signing up for a course, getting into reading, writing or teaching then this is an ideal period to do so. News will arrive before your birthday that is so exciting.

Burying yourself away with a good book or just a chance to meditate on your life will come up with many answers. Taking walks through the hills or by water will be the perfect environment for sorting out your mind and emotions. You are coming up to a time when making a fresh start is crucial to your future, life was never going to be a picnic but it's getting better.

A new friend is about to march into your life, they could be younger than you are or have the mind of an eternal youth even though they are aged. Whoever this person is will open up new interests and hobbies and it's just what you need. You can start by looking into different clubs or groups in your area, which appeal to a certain side of your character.

Keeping your door closed and not looking out on the world means missing golden career opportunities. Your ambitions are set to rise and it's so important you keep in touch with what's happening around you. Read mags, papers, get on the Internet and surf the web or just put the word out that you are game for something to get your teeth into. You'll be surprised at the offers you will receive.

If you've not booked a break or annual vacation then the next few weeks something will be brought to your notice that is a travel bargain. The more you can reach out across the globe and forge international links the more luck you will bring into your world. If you're thinking of learning a language then this is an ideal time to do it.

Look into complex paperwork, forms or contracts. You must make sure you have renewed insurance or anything that has an official or Government attachment. It is also important to understand your tax situation as to leave anything to chance could cost you dear. Expect to make capital out of someone's misfortune, be ready to jump in.

As Mercury, the planet of chat, meanders into your relationship house so you have a prime period to talk to your other half. If you've both been missing the point of your partnership then you can now both get back on track or at least attune yourself to each other's needs. Perhaps you'll find you've nothing in common any more, and that'll call for a different conversation….

Doing something you enjoy doing means taking on a job or field of work where you are of use. To be of service doesn’t mean being servile but it does mean you should utilise your great abilities of being able to organise and sort out problems. When it comes to a trouble-shooter folks should look no further than you, so bang, bang!

You might be too old for the youth culture but you're not old to get involved with younger people. It could be a love match or just doing more with those who aren't your age. Be a daredevil, do something different, you've forgotten how to enjoy yourself so join in with the kids or take a leaf out their fun-loving book.

There's lots of movement in and around your home and family. Expect news, visitors or offers to range in that will mean making plans or arrangements you’d never have believed you'd have to do even a week ago. There will be a hitch or glitch to content with but use it as a breathing space rather than get frustrated or boil over.