This could be an important day for a friend or relative. Whether they are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or another such occasion, celebrations will be low key. You may not have even been aware of this but you will want to send a message or gift to express your best wishes.

Your manager and those in high places are impressed by your bright ideas and flawless performance. You have put so much effort into reaching a professional goal that you have surpassed your rivals and other talented people. Standing out from other members of the team will result in a promotion or bonus.

In a crucial stage of a negotiation, someone will stubbornly refuse to budge. This will either take you back to square one or there may be a need to go ahead with some plans without getting everyone's approval. One problem in particular will benefit from some more up to date ideas and information.

People who have a tendency to go off on a tangent during important discussions will slow everything down unless they are veered back towards the main topic. Developments in the workplace will require some in-depth discussion and to get results everyone needs to concentrate solely on the matter in hand.

Although it may not be plain sailing in some areas of your life, others are going very well. You may have to remind yourself of this when things start going wrong. Complaining will only compound your problems. Make it your mission, instead, to count your blessings.

The greater your responsibilities, the happier you will be. Professional matters will provide you with the stimulation you need to keep motivated and active. Although things won't always go according to plan, there won't be a moment when you regret having taken on such a stimulating challenge.

Difficulties affecting a close relationship will soon be resolved. A heart to heart discussion will result in a much better understanding of each other and your individual hopes and aims for the future. In some areas you may have very different objectives. If you're honest about these, there's no reason why it should cause a problem.

You won't agree with everything that is being said in a friendly conversation. Even so, it might be a good idea if you aren't too preachy or zealous in stating your views. This could turn a friendly atmosphere into something more tense and brittle and you could lose a good friend in the process.

You're tired of having to plod along the same, predictable path. Your daily routine is starting to bore you to tears. If every day seems drab and boring with no hope of anything really interesting about to happen, don't become despondent. Getting involved in a community project will help you break out of this rut you are stuck in.

Decluttering your workspace will leave you with the absolute necessities for moving forward. You will feel comfortable and more able to focus as a result. You're preparing for a project that is about to begin and as a team effort, things will get off to a flying start.

New ideas excite you and you're keen to take up a challenge. Even so, avoid taking risks. You might realise that lately you've allowed trivial concerns and petty arguments to distract you from your goals. Finding a quiet place and focusing on the job in hand will boost your productivity.

Family finances and other financial issues are getting a little out of hand. It is no longer possible to bury your head in the sand. Until you sort out these problems, don't be surprised if everything else seems to be too much trouble. It's hard to be cheerful when you have various worries on your mind.