Praise is received for a job well done and not before time. Lately, you have been feeling as if your efforts have not been appreciated by your present employer. Now they have let you know they are grateful for your hard work. You might change your mind about applying for a new position elsewhere.

Having a neat and tidy work and home environment always makes you feel more secure, more confident and in control. When there are no distractions around you, you will be able to get dozens of small tasks out of the way quite quickly. Your aim is to organise your life so there is no clutter or disorder to get in your way.

Watch your step and, more importantly, your words when it comes to encounters with people in positions of power. You won't be pleased when a senior colleague criticises your work but you will be playing straight into their hands if you react aggressively. Polite and courteous behaviour will be necessary at all times.

There is no one more skilled than you when it comes to making people feel loved and pampered. A friend will not be feeling too good and you will be doing all you can to make them feel more comfortable. Someone close will be jealous of all the attention you are giving others, but you won't let their tantrums bother you.

Don't be surprised if you suddenly realise there is nothing of particular interest booked over the next few days and don't be too quick to fill those empty pages in your diary. For you could soon start seeing that the need to be socially active is waning and it will be twosome activities that are about to get your vote.

Projects you are working on or that are currently under consideration would benefit through a certain amount of secrecy. Only those who are directly involved should be aware of plans and decisions. A rival would love to know what you are getting up to for one reason only: so they are able to put blocks in your way.

Your hesitancy about making a decision that could have long-term consequences is starting to annoy someone who wants to get a move on. Their need for you to make a decision could be to suit their own ends. Refuse to allow them to rush or bully you in this way.

Pondering on past events and relationships will give you useful insights into current situations. You have a few things to think about, which is why you will happily allow your partner to take the initiative in joint matters. A relative is doing their best to hide their feelings from you. You can sense what they are going through.

A workmate's personal problems are starting to affect their professional performance. Their continual absences and forgetfulness will cause you a lot of inconveniences and a joint work project will also suffer. You aren't happy either; by the way, they are happy to still take credit for jobs you have carried out on their behalf.

Problems you had never expected to have to deal with will slow down progress. You can see a way out of difficulty, but an older relative is all set to resist and object to your ideas. Their reaction could take the wind out of your sails and will leave an unsettled atmosphere within the family.

You and a close friend or partner are growing bored with your current roles in life. Start looking into ways of hauling yourselves out of this rut. In some areas, an element of creativity will be involved. Practical possibilities could start to emerge from sharing your ideas.

Pause before joining forces with a friend or group of friends who intend to have fun no matter what the cost. Others may have little if any regard for the amount they spend enjoying themselves, but you have special plans you are saving up for. It will take determination not to give in to temptation.