If finances are in the doldrums you could and should make an effort to improve matters. Taking control now means you can look forward to a more positive time to come. Keep outgoings fixed as your income rises and avoid extravagance. You can still enjoy an active social life without spending a lot. Don't waste time arguing with someone who doesn't understand you, this evening.

The feelings you go through today could be overwhelming: hope, optimism, excitement, uncertainty to name a few! You can confidently anticipate a good day when most things will seem to be going your way. You are entering a time of new beginnings. A promotion or a better job is possible or a change of residence. Life is exciting but there will be the inevitable turmoil along the way.

Although loved ones will be helpful, private matters and personal finances are best dealt with by you and you alone. You can trust others not to disclose your secrets but can you trust their advice? Someone puts forward views which are more subjective than objective. They are thinking of themselves, not you! For this reason, make your own decisions. Keep what you are doing private and you won't hurt anyone's feelings.

You need to be flexible to cope with the ups and downs coming your way over the week ahead. People will be generous and helpful throughout. Even so, when it comes to anything of any consequence, it will be up to you to check and double-check all details. High levels of intuition will help you spot and exploit the best from any arising opportunities. In addition you might expect to get involved in an important group operation.

Your attention is focused mainly on your professional concerns and main aims. You would like to get on without distractions if only! The day is almost certain to see other people coming to you for help, advice and guidance. When friends and colleagues are stuck for ideas, they expect you to come up with all the answers. Your mind is on other things. Your half-hearted response disappoints them!

Think twice before agreeing on holiday plans you have not had a chance to look into. Go ahead only if you are certain of and happy this is what you really want to do. The cost could be a source of contention. If you feel you can get a similar offer at a better price, insist on being given the chance to look around. If you are self-employed, your business could catch the eye of a commercial outsider.

Financial transactions will have lasting consequences; your partner or a loved one will insist on having the final word. You are in the mood to spend and a few bits and pieces will catch your eye. At home, you might find a use for unwanted items. If single, a new romantic association seems to have a lot of potential but don't build your hopes up too quickly: many distractions could occur.

It doesn't matter whether you are working on your own or with another, sustained effort will bring inspiring results. If you are typical of your sign, you are unlikely to give up when the going gets tough. A partner may not be as strong-minded and it will be up to you to keep them motivated. What starts off as a reasonably easy task could turn out complicated and time-consuming. Despite this, persevere to the end.

Your concentration is at its highest in the morning; focus on mental work at the start of the day. Later, someone will be in a contrary and argumentative mood. This will distract you, slow you down and make you slightly irritable too. Be careful if you are buying or selling today. The first item you see is probably not the best buy!

You might want to stand back and cast an artistic eye over a current work project. You will quickly spot what can be improved on. If someone has made a pig's ear of something, don't ignore it for fear of upsetting their sensibilities! Rectify errors straight away and this will save you a lot of bother in time to come. You can turn criticism into a sensitive but firm suggestion, with diplomacy.

The attitude of a housemate may leave a lot to be desired; their lack of cooperation could waste you a lot of time. If the situation continues you are going to have to do something about it. This may occur sooner than you think when in less than forty-eight hours you could be making decisions that will turn your domestic world upside down.

Today is all about decisions and it's getting harder and harder to make the right choice. Deep down you know what you want to do; you also know this will go against the wishes of those who are closest to you. Are you being selfish to follow your own inclinations? Look on it another way. Are those around you not being arrogant expecting you to give up your dreams for them?