Before making a big decision or committing yourself to anything, pause and give yourself some time to think about it. There is something going on in the background of your life you aren't presently aware of. When you discover what this is, you will feel differently about the choice you have to make.

For now, you are keeping your thoughts to yourself, but there is a situation you will want to keep an eye on. Concern about the well-being of an older relative could lead you to cancel travel arrangements when you would prefer to stay close to home.

A youngster in the family is clearly not their bright and bouncing self. You might decide to devote some extra time to home concerns, and there'll be no shortage of ideas on ways to keep everyone occupied. A slight mix-up over a work matter can be put into someone else's capable hands.

Someone you hardly know is being too helpful and generous and trying to work out what motivates them. You don't trust them, and because you trust your intuition, this will leave you feeling a little confused. Eventually, you will realise why someone's being too friendly, and you may not like their reasons.

Someone close is urging you to hold back, but you are keen to make a move and go for what you want. You know what you are hoping to achieve and know, too, that it will be necessary to take a risk or two to get it. Since this is something that's important to you, you are willing to take the chance.

A friend or workmate who usually remains in the background will have some ideas they would like to try out. You will encourage this as they deserve a chance. Are you single? A romantic fantasy will come true sooner than you think. Relatives will have important news to tell you this evening.

After a lot of involvement with the group and team activities, you feel ready for some time alone. You won't be in the mood to mix with others and would instead take up projects that don't involve too many people. Better still, launch a solo project.

A neighbour is not in the best of health, and you might wonder how you can help. Letting them know you are there for them is all that is necessary. A work problem will be solved and while you're sorting out this matter, you might notice something else that needs attention. A stitch in time will save nine.

You're looking into committing to a long-term investment, insurance or pension policy. There will be no shortage of advice around to help you choose the right one, but it would pay to check if the advice you receive is reliable. Before signing any dotted line, seek a second or even third opinion.

Financial affairs keep you mentally on your toes. You never like to rush things, and if given the choice, you will want more time to consider all facts and figures involved. If you do have to make a quick decision, because you're taking such a practical view of these matters, you are likely to make the right one.

If you are new to a job and are offered the chance to train with a seasoned professional, accept it. It will feel empowered to work alongside an expert, and you should be happy to accept their wise advice and practical tips. A new partnership will be highly successful.

Financial and property dealings will affect your family as a whole, and for this reason, you are trying to consider everyone's feelings. Making the right choice is essential as, depending on how it goes, today's transactions could bring greater happiness or a lot of future frustration.