You need all the self discipline you can muster to make progress in a private endeavour. If anyone else is sharing your day with you, they may be more of a distraction than a help. Acting on the advice others give will be a waste of time. Your methods are the most workable ones despite what people say! By this evening, if you stick to your own devices, there will be plenty of proof that you do know what you are doing.

Mercury continues in a mischievous mood; avoid mix ups by agreeing on times, venues and all arrangements from the start. You are keen to get involved in a group project and your effort will not go unrewarded. Even so patience is needed as not everyone will be talking the same language. You are sensitive to the smallest criticism. Try to relax. Do your best not to show your feelings; don't take offence so easily!

Your imagination is working overtime and you sense there are things going on in the background that aren't! You might think there is a double meaning behind the words of your friends and colleagues and this makes you suspicious and edgy. Someone is asking you to take on more responsibilities. If you are interested, you will find the time and inclination needed for these new obligations.

Emotions are powerful but avoid taking things to extremes. There are moments when you feel unaccountably happy and optimistic and other times, frustration and impatience gets the better of you. You are sensitive at the best of times. Today you soak up other people's moods and feelings like a sponge takes in water. In areas where there are problems, concentrate on other concerns. Before you know it, everything will be back to normal.

Although you know you won't change your views, you can't expect other people to always agree with you. Try forcing someone to see things through your eyes and they will rebel against you. A partner, either in business or in a more personal sense, has strong opinions about a financial or legal matter. Even if they aren't the same as yours they are equally as important. Find ways to work together and not against each other.

A friend or lover might urge you to be more flexible and open minded in your thinking. You feel you are being fair and they are the ones who are unreasonable. Could it be six of one and half a dozen of the other? Before making a barbed comment, try to at least meet them half way. If they follow your example, close relationships will be more harmonious by the closing hours of the day!

There is less time for pleasure and social interests now when work and other responsibilities interfere. If lately you feel as if you have got stuck in a rut, now might be a good time to think of ways to pull out of it. You might not be able to do anything immediately but start looking for the chance to break out of a difficult situation. Approach your boss or a colleague who is always helpful if you need advice.

Romance, social and outside activities get your interest and fill your mind. It won't be easy to concentrate on your job and other responsibilities when your thoughts are miles away. The pleasure you get out of the day depends on a number of factors including: what you are doing, who with and where! Be ready to change plans at a moment's notice if you hear of an offer or opportunity you don't want to miss out on.

A lot of energy is devoted to partnership, home and family affairs. You could get the chance to take an active part in a community or charitable event or your partner may have volunteered your services without you knowing! Either way, you will enjoy getting involved in any area where you can be of help to others. If you're single, you have a lot to talk about with a newcomer to your world and this could be the start of a new romance.

You might think you are making progress only to find you have been going in the wrong direction. For every step forward you make, you seem to take two paces back. You feel sure you are making the right moves, only you haven't taken possible problems and setbacks into account. Someone makes you an exciting offer. Before saying yes, take a more careful look. There are complications you haven't been told about!

There is a need to make changes in your financial or business world but this may not be the right day for it. Before acting on your money or time saving ideas, you have to wait for others to approve your suggestions. People you need to talk to are conspicuous by their absence. You could take the initiative and get on with some things yourself or work on other areas until you get the chance to discuss your ideas more fully.

You are ready for new starts and willing to take a bold step forward. Don't be in too much of a rush to set off on new beginnings. Success comes through careful planning and organisation. Impulsive moves should be avoided. As much as you feel sure you are doing the right thing, guard against over confidence. If you need somewhere to channel your imagination, try sprucing up your surroundings.