The day's lively atmosphere is likely to give way to an evening when romance will be very much on your mind. Bubbling high spirits surge through your veins like champagne; you are getting on well with everyone. People come to you with their problems and you are able to resolve them. Friendship and group concerns bring pleasure during the day but this is nothing compared to the joy you will find in your lover's arms, this evening!

Interference from friends and relatives may make it difficult for you to pursue your personal and romantic aspirations. How can you find time for your own needs when other people are so demanding? Just like uninvited weeds take advantage of the warm, bright sun, there is someone in your life who is taking your generosity for granted. They thrive under your benevolence and this is no bad thing. But it is time now for you to focus on yourself.

If you and a partner aren't on the same wavelength, don't let this bother you needlessly. You're both a little tense and on edge today and this makes a disagreement seem worse than it actually is. Try to relax when you are with each other and you won't have to look far to see another person's good points. Concentrate on carefree concerns and leave it until another day to sort out anything too complicated or serious.

Anything calling for mental effort and communication is greatly enhanced now. You might feel drawn to study or a training course as a means of furthering your career or expanding your knowledge. If you're revising for a test or examination, give yourself a reward after each revision session and this will help keep you motivated. You have the determination now to make some fine achievements.

Personal goals and objectives feature largely now even if you feel you are no way near achieving some aims. You may still have a long way to go but it's no reason to feel discouraged. Discuss your thoughts and problems with a friend who shares your interests and who is passionate about the things you believe in. Staying alert helps you home in on opportunities to increase your career prospects.

The practical day to day matters and everyday concerns along with the more down to earth side of life are on a back burner today. You will be more than happy to forget routine responsibilities for a wee while as you focus your attention on your own needs; as the day draws to a close you will be determined to carve out as much time for yourself as possible so you can relax and do your own thing.

Normally you'd never turn down anyone who needs your help but one particular friend is becoming a bit too needy. If social obligations are starting to prevent you from getting on with your own concerns, you should stop agreeing to do so much for other people. It may take a little subtle persuasion, but someone needs to get on with lying in a bed of their own making. They can't keep expecting you to pick up the pieces for them, every time they fall!

Professional affairs and personal aims progress well but over confidence could make you unyielding or inflexible. Rather than digging in your heels, try to be open minded and more willing to compromise. This evening will be another time when you will not take no for an answer. In this case, it's rather different: you have a possible surprise lined up for someone special and there will be no objections coming from them to trouble you!

You're likely to be spending time in the company of people who like to be active and out and about. Accepting someone's spontaneous suggestion will give you a great sensation of freedom as you shake off all thoughts of restriction and responsibility. If you're entertaining youngsters, take them to a sporting event, swimming pool or bowling alley. Outdoor and sporting activities help foster pleasant and compatible relationships.

Look after your own interests today and leave others to manage their own affairs. You might find it increasingly difficult to negotiate agreements which meet with your full approval. Instead of taking second best, bide your time. Even if you have to delay plans and wait a wee while for a more promising opportunity, this would be better than entering into agreements you may later find restricting.

An unexpected weekend guest is making it difficult for you to continue with your original plans for the day. Or it could be that a housemate, or loved one is unusually demanding, expecting you to drop everything for them! Since you aren't in the mood to oblige, expect some contention before you finally get your intentions through to them! A neighbourhood or community entertainment will hold your attention, this evening.

If anything is going to go wrong today, it will probably happen early on. Looking at this in another way and if you get through to midday without too many problems, this should be your sign the path ahead will be a one with few hurdles! There should be enough to keep you occupied without you feeling as if you are putting yourself out for anyone. Evening brings a special romantic interlude that will be infinitely more active than anything you've done during the day!