You couldn't ask for more pleasant social experiences than the ones you encounter today. Almost everyone you come into contact with will be helpful, friendly and gracious. Cheerful weekend events give you an idealistic perspective; you only see the good in others and you're happy to overlook the bad. A party or get-together, this evening, will be a tremendous success.

With everything suddenly looking wonderful and now that you feel as if you're on the right track, you might decide to spend the day at home in quiet contemplation. Your main aims are a major focus and you might want to put some thought into what your next move should be. So, far from sitting around doing nothing, your thoughts are centred on the future.

Plans of a long-term nature come into sharp focus. The pace of life starts to quicken as you finally decide what to do about that 'caged in' feeling that's been bugging you for some time. You know you've got what it takes to make a success of your life. All you need do is take that first leap into a potentially more exciting future.

It's time to take stock of your finances. You might start thinking of ways to improve your job skills or working efficiency, bearing in mind that the more skilled you are, the higher the price you can expect for your labour. Maybe you've been ignoring the fact that you could be making more money elsewhere. Get serious about your career direction and your money-making potential.

It's quite clear that your partner's not happy with a certain situation and you feel in some way to blame. Instead of beating yourself up over it, start thinking about how you might make amends. Remain diplomatic and courteous even when things are said that could easily provoke a row. A patient and caring approach will help you reach new levels of understanding with loving ties.

You won't want to spend the weekend thinking about your work but it's worth giving some serious consideration to job matters now. If you've been feeling as if your career isn't heading in the right direction, it's a good idea to set new goals to work towards. There's no point in keeping going if you've made a wrong turn. As a matter of fact, a new job offer could come your way very soon.

A child or young person's demands seem unremitting but don't think that these aren't important. Their constant queries might actually be a way of getting your attention when all they really want, is to spend more time with you. Making loved-ones happy tops your list of 'musts' this weekend and the more time you spend together, the more fun it will be.

Family affairs and domestic concerns continue to demand a large proportion of your time and sometimes you can't seem to think of anything else. Those you live with dominate the scene but that's no reason why you can't move forward with a project on your own. You respect how deep family roots are but you're also ready to cut the apron strings to a certain extent.

It's always good to talk especially when the conversations you have with others take on a lovely glow. New plans are in the pipeline; the atmosphere can be full of hope and expectation if you study a move from all angles before proceeding. Your thinking is original and this inspires others to be adventurous in their ideas too. The end of the day brings an invitation which you will be swift to act upon.

There is a way out of a current financial dilemma if you consider it carefully. You might feel your hands are a bit tied with money being so tight but give some thought to how you might improve your income. Some well thought-out decisions made this weekend will make a big difference to your life over the weeks ahead.

As Mercury steps lively into your sign, expect your pace of life to quicken. There will be the chance to promote personal ambitions and animated communications keep you in a spirited frame of mind. Educational pursuits and improving unique skills are worthy goals. A happy get-together could be on this evening's agenda.

One way to control scattered emotions is by taking a breather away from the usual hustle and bustle of activity, to see where you've come to, so far in life. It won't take long to figure out where you've been and where you are going to. You might realise too, that in future, there are certain things you intend to keep to yourself when the less some people know about your affairs, the better.