There continues to be a strong emphasis on partnerships and close relationships. You want to establish something more stable and secure and this may take others by surprise. You're thinking about the practical implications of joint arrangements when all others can do is focus on their hopes and dreams. Why not pay attention? Someone may suggest something you didn't consider was possible for you!

A friend or colleague might throw a few surprises your way; you will need time to take in what they are saying. The good news is: it won't take long for others to admit their wild and wonderful ideas were nothing more than five minute wonders. Because of this, there is nothing much to worry about and it won't take long before everything is back to normal!

Someone who is out to make mischief will spoil it for themselves; people are starting to realise what they're up to. If a friend or fellow student is always getting into trouble you might rightly decide to end this association. Refuse to keep their secrets; don't cover for them in the future. Your preoccupation with someone else's affairs comes to a welcome end.

It might be a lucky break that makes the day special or more likely it is because your instincts prove right. Don't hesitate to act on your hunches. If you prefer to set the pace, others around you seem content to follow your lead. Some good news linked with the family could come your way today, giving you and your loved ones considerable encouragement about the future.

A friend or neighbour might be in touch early in the day but you might not like the proposal they're making. If plans other people suggest don't really appeal to you, don't give an instant answer. Or else before you know it, you will have agreed to something you don't want to do purely because you didn't have the chance to think about it. Any regrets today will come from acting too quickly when circumstances take you by surprise.

You don't want to be tied down by new financial commitments. For that reason, think twice before agreeing to sign any dotted line today. A salesman might imply there is some urgency to a certain deal and that's fair enough, perhaps they're being truthful. Even so, you don't have to get caught up in it. They could always find someone else to interest!

If you don't have faith in yourself how do you expect other people to believe in your abilities? Stop telling yourself you can't do something and instead think more positively. If you constantly look on the dark side, you aren't going to get anywhere. You need to overcome your doubts and you can only do this by schooling yourself to keep trying until you succeed.

What really frustrates you today is the way some people dither, dawdle and waste your time. When it becomes clear a friend or colleague is going to take an age to make up their mind, be polite but be firm and follow your own inclinations. You are on the top line mentally and you can't allow other people's languor to restrict you.

In a group situation encourage those who are known to be quiet and uncertain, to be open in their speech. You will be equally as honest in return. A lot will be agreed on through such honest and frank discussions. What you might also accept is you can't always please everyone. In some situations you will please yourself, in others you may decide to let others have their own way.

Even if you have a lot to do, go out of your way to add company to your plans. Joint efforts will be far more rewarding than going it alone. A loving twosome might benefit from joining up with friends and getting out socially rather than hiding yourselves away within your own four walls. A new impetus is given to your working life when a handsome new colleague steps onto the scene.

Someone who cares about you might try to put some good advice your way; are you going to listen? If others want to see you make a success of your current plans and they try to suggest an easier way of achieving your goal, it would be worth paying attention. Depending on your reaction, opinions may be given in subtle ways and it's up to you whether or not you detect and accept the help others are so willing to offer.

If you invite someone to give an honest and open opinion it isn't their fault you may not like their comments! Others will be disappointed if you take offence to remarks they make which were meant to be helpful. After taking on board someone's advice or suggestions you will see how much can be achieved today through acting on commonsense and how little benefit there is from taking unsound ideas too seriously.