You feel you are capable of anything today; don't be tempted to overstep the mark and bite off more than you can chew. You need to be realistic about what you can actually achieve in the amount of time allocated for certain chores. Even so, the more organised you are, the more progress you are likely to make. Err on the side of caution about how much you can actually do, if making promises to others!

Encourage a loved one who has no confidence, to have more respect and faith in their innate talents. In both close relationships and business partnerships a balance of give and take is necessary. You might never be able to put your hand on your heart and swear you can truly understand how a certain someone's mind works. At least give the impression you are trying. For the time being it's all that matters.

You can expect to make pleasing headway if you are seeking promotion or an increase in pay. Although emotions are high you will get the best results if you keep all discussions and arguments strictly practical. You have some exciting ideas but try to sprinkle your thoughts with lashings of old fashioned common sense. Stay alert too as there could be something you are overlooking in a business situation.

You won't be happy if forced to spend too long in one place especially if it means being stuck inside all day. What you really need at the moment is a change of scene, preferably with a steady steam of new faces. You could also do with spending time in the open air. Benefits will come through friendships. You will also make valuable progress in creative endeavours.

If responsibilities are heavy and life is getting you down, focus your attention on things that stimulate your mind. Keep your imagination active too. Apart from one or two little disturbances, there will be plenty to be grateful for, as far as family life is concerned. It won't be difficult to the domestic scene pleasant and harmonious. If you are working you could see the end to a project you had thought would never get finished.

Your thoughts are all over the place and this makes it difficult for you to concentrate. Pull yourself together if you don't want to drift aimlessly through the day. You can't seem to think ahead and this draws you to a backlog of work that could do with some attention. As boring as this might be, it has to be done. Clear the decks ready for when you're feeling brighter and more assertive

You may feel utilising a hobby or talent in your work stops you from enjoying it as much as you used to. At the same time, you can't say no to the chance to make a little extra cash. Plenty of creativity and originality is yours to use to the full today. The urge to try new methods is strong. Don't ignore this even if other people try to pour cold water on your out of the ordinary ideas.

Instead of being nice to others by taking on extra responsibilities, be kind to yourself and say no! If friends and colleagues are quite capable of dealing with jobs themselves, encourage them to do so. Offer advice if it's all that's needed but do no more than this. As the day ends, you could find a mislaid treasured item even though you hadn't been looking for it!

If recently you have had to put private plans on hold, you feel it is now time to make your aims the priority. Other people could be making changes without warning and they expect you to fall in with their demands. Instead of abiding by their wishes, you will put your own desires first. Through being assertive in your relationships you will make it clear to others it's time for you to do what you want to do.

Your practical outlook does you credit today as you will spot problems and nip them in the bud immediately. Other people who aren't so analytical in outlook will fail to notice flaws in ideas and proposals. It is up to you to keep them informed. Do so in a way that encourages, not discourages. You don't want people to feel foolish for having missed mistakes or errors.

Professional transactions could depend on your willingness to carry out a job to your best ability. You will be eager to further your ambitions but what people demand and expect of you might not be what you want to do. Do you put others first or do you carry on independently? The answer will depend on the status of those you are mixing with today!

An expected visitor or business associate who was supposed to call by and see you might let you down. If you had something important to discuss the solution would be for you to go and see them instead. If other people are making the rules, change them to suit yourself. The evening hours are good for spending quality time with your significant other or for any children who share your life.