Think very carefully about what you want to do in the long term as ideas and plans you make now have a remarkable way of coming true. Joining a club or volunteer organisation makes you look differently at the future. Changing direction may cause friends to panic. It's not that they object to your plans; it's just that they're afraid that you'll get hurt. Fortunately, you're too focussed to let these worries deter you. An important time to pursue collective objectives and humanitarian ideals.

Put yourself on the market for a professional or career position and by asking around or getting into ads or Internet you'll land it. As a Taurean you needs a direction that is socially redeeming in some way. If your current vocation doesn't provide such satisfaction, think about changing your outlook or ambitions. Plenty of "experts" will tell you why this is a bad idea, but they're ignoring your own devotion or needs. Your happiness is the most important consideration and only you know what it takes to attain that aim.

Travel for whatever reason is so providential as you might go somewhere for one reason but end up discovering something more brilliant en route. Your urge to discover a new world may be too powerful to ignore, even if you have other pressing things to do. Look at places you've never been before and see how they grab you. It doesn't matter if you've never set foot outside your own land, the planets are urging you to express yourself via different cultures and through reading, writing and learning. Knowledge really does constitute power for you now.

Any part of your life shared with someone else should be gone into with a fine tooth comb to ensure everything's in apple pie order. A person will swear you to secrecy and when you find out what it is you'll be aghast. However, you will admire them even more and wouldn't mind giving it a go yourself. Helping a friend through an emotionally trying time is especially rewarding. Your words carry authority, probably because you've been through a similar situation. You're bound to have some personal revelations whilst counselling your pals - but this a revealing day.

Just one word or a single glance is all it takes you tell you something you already know but this is confirmation you need to act before you lose out. Reaching a higher level of communication with a person on an intellectual or commercial is supreme. Perhaps you express affection in an entirely different way to your partner but you can still be simpatico. Being physical, warm, and effusive can often require more reassurance verbally - you both need to honour these desires.

Training, learning and educating yourself along new lines or fresh skills will be the making of you and open up doors that have been closed. Looking good and feeling good are closely related today; wear something special so you create the right impression. The lift you'll get may even inspire you to start a new health kick. Instead of getting roped into some crazy fad, follow a sensible plan that involves lots of fruit, vegetables, grains, and lean proteins. As a Virgo you are the sovereign of whole foods and a balanced diet.

Love finds a way so they say and 'they'" are right about you today for you are about to discover true love via someone you meet or something you do. You're scared to learn whether a romantic interest returns your feelings or not. It's better to find out than forever wonder what could have been. If you already have a partner, you may have fears about revealing a new creative interest. If they truly love you, they'll give you their support. This is not a day for unrequited love so rest easy as a sweetheart will be whispering sweet nothings into some part of your body ere long.

Blue, pink and yellow are lucky colours for you so if you want to make an impression either wear them or paint them on your four walls. Surprising information about your childhood allows you to see an old problem in a new light. Take this opportunity to move past a persistent fear regarding close relationships. Being a prisoner to your past is incredibly tragic. Do you have the courage to let go of resentments and forge your own destiny? Of course you do, because if you don't there's no hope.

Using your knowledge you can impress a person you meet enough for them to make you an offer or give you the support to go further. Your extensive understanding of a particular subject impresses everyone so much so the encouragement you receive makes you realise you've hit upon something. Somebody becomes a 'fan' as a result of your performance. You have a chance to make something your own, a become an authority on the subject. The more computer literate you are the more attractive you are to the job market.

A great day for your commercial interests whatever they may be if you want to make a quick buck or go after a long term contract do it today. Making better use of your skills is essential if you're going to increase your earnings. This may mean raising your rates, getting an official certificate or supplementing your existing knowledge with more updated information. Whatever the best solution, you have to put it into effect. In the end it's a case of what you know but also how you advertise and promote yourself. What's the point in having a great idea or being clever if no-one knows about it?

Keeping plans and ideas as the best kept secret isn't worth a light, if you want to make money and be successful then publicise them. You're curious about an emerging trend or form, and should experiment with it yourself. You don't necessarily have to take a class in this technique. Do research on it via the Internet or library, then try it yourself. There's a lot to be said for being self-taught; it cuts out the middle man and puts you in the vanguard of some very exciting events that can change your world for the good. What you practise today the world latches onto tomorrow!

Your moral fibre is being stretched to its limits if you want to sleep at night with a clear conscience then avoid involvement with anyone unethical. Some folks will do anything to cut corners but you don't want to be part of the poison they administer to the masses. It will only make drained and tired because in your heart of hearts you know it's wrong. It's time to replenish your spiritual reserves. Sail away to the land of dreams; reality is too harsh for a gentle soul like you, but only escape if you know where you are escaping too - don't jump back into the furnace.