Working as part of a team towards a common goal makes you realise how much others look to you for guidance. Confidence about taking on extra responsibilities should not lead you to exceed your personal authority by taking unnecessary risks. If you're making decisions that could affect more than yourself, be doubly careful. Someone's being too nice these days, frequently telling you how wonderful you are. You can't help wondering about their motives.

Some difficulties you encounter could lead to a lot of soul searching. This may cause emotional or spiritual upheaval. Situations are changing and separations may occur. As some people leave your life, new ones will enter. This is a period of transition from one set of circumstances, or one relationship to another. It's not going to be easy but you must tell yourself such changes are part of life and living. This is something you have to go through and intuitively you know this too.

Are you neglecting your social life and your love life for the sake of your work or other responsibilities? If so, it is time to change things now. Your ambition and willpower can be utilised through social concerns and not just in your professional dealings. If you've been thinking about joining a local club or society or volunteering your services for a good cause, give yourself a stern talking to. Force yourself to take positive steps to increase your social and outside commitments as well as your working ones.

A verbal attack after you politely point something out to someone should be ignored; don't let other people get to you. Either they don't want to hear the truth or they're reluctant to face the potential consequences of their actions. Either way, if you've gone out of your way to help them and they just don't want to know, there's not much else you can do. The experience won't be great but you're gaining a valuable lesson in relationships.

It's difficult to know how far you can go when dealing with a stranger or newcomer to your world. You might get the chance to swap ideas and working techniques but you don't want to give too much of yourself away. Just as you may prefer not to be overly friendly until you get to know others better. Just like the lines in a colouring book, you are best advised to stay within these until you feel more confident and certain. It is not the right time to experiment.

Curb any doubts that you can't handle the work being expected of you now. Success could come through further training or taking on a job with more responsibility. Even if your boss is breathing down your neck, plug away diligently; you might surprise yourself and others with your progress. There is an inner strength you may not even be aware of that will make itself felt today. Financial affairs should be sorted out this evening.

Having positive people around you keeps you motivated; it might seem as if life is all hard work and discipline. Try aromatherapy to boost your sense of well being and creativity. Jasmine, lavender, geranium or rose are recommended. Just one word of caution if using these in the workplace make sure no one is allergic to the oils before using them! Avoid making secret agreements; keep everything open and above board.

You suspect someone is being malicious or vindictive yet others can't see the wood for the trees. Friends fall for a person's charming performance whereas you see their act for what it is. Worry about a mate's decisions is likely to occupy your thoughts and encroach on time you should devote to work. Social or romantic arrangements might be changed at the last moment and nothing goes according to plan.

You need to make yourself perfectly clear regarding future plans that come under discussion. Once a decision is made don't keep going over and over it. The first of many problems will arise if you back down once you've made your mind up. A young male relative is likely to turn down good advice just because he can. Be a shade cunning; phrase your suggestions in a way that he believes your ideas were his all along!

An occasion promoted as being entertaining and exciting isn't any fun at all. Someone will admit they were lying when they persuaded you to join in with their plans for the day. An organised event does nothing to stir your soul. In fact the whole experience could cause some strain in your friendship. You may have agreed to attend a gathering with the objective of catching up with old friends and meeting new ones but it is unlikely you will get the chance to do either.

Your ability to see how a new process or procedure works makes you stand out from your potential rivals. There's no chance of you hesitating in your response if you are given first refusal to get involved in a trial event or episode. Others might pause, find excuses or ask too many questions. You wonder what they're waiting for. You aren't going to pass by a good opportunity when you see one.

A friend or partner's response to a question you put to them may leave you wondering whether to believe them. Their words aren't necessarily an honest expression of what they truly feel or mean. It is entirely possible they're saying what they think you want to hear or they don't feel able to put their thoughts into words. Keep the doors of communication open with a business or romantic partner. Don't push and eventually you will discover the whole truth.