A friend or partner praises you for a talent you take for granted. Listen to someone when they advise you to put this skill to better use in the future. New goals can be realised as the result of efforts made in academic and creative fields. For this reason, pursue areas that inspire. A close relationship deserves more of your time and you will get great satisfaction out of making a loved one happy.

You feel driven to make a supreme effort to get some chores over with and out of the way. Others won't share your determination; this causes nothing but frustration. Once you realise you have teamed up with time wasters, don't resent their lack of help. Use this as an excuse to break away and get on by yourself. You will much prefer working on your own.

If you're thinking of making a major purchase for your home, don't be in a rush to buy. Invite your housemates to join you in a tour of showrooms and stores to get an idea of what's on offer and at what price. A friend or lover wants to do something nice for you this evening. They have your best interests at heart even if you feel they haven't quite got your tastes right!

Where and when others try to meddle in your business, be firm and don't allow them to interfere. Whether someone's trying to get you to change your way of doing things, or they're advising you against a decision you have already made, refuse to let them influence you. Dig in your heels and let others see what a tenacious Cancerian you can be. Arrange to have some fun tonight with the family.

If you're nervous about a test, examination or interview this is no bad thing; you don't want to appear too confident. It's important to establish a balance between self assurance and timidity. Too much evidence of either could go against you. Remember you aren't the only one to feel edgy; try to imagine what others are going through and how you might appear to them. If you're single, you could be drinking in the delights of a new romance.

How can things possibly go wrong when you have everything planned down to the last detail? Quite easily, it would seem today! What you haven't entered into the equation is the mood around you. There's a hostile atmosphere that makes it difficult for you to relax and stay calm. If others are awkward, don't follow their example. You will find a way to resolve the situation through remaining tactful.

If you aren't happy with your present role in life, it is up to you to do something about it. Life doesn't have to be dreary or uneventful and what good does it do remaining in a situation that isn't right for you? Take a look around, let your thoughts wander and start investigating ways to haul yourself out of this wearisome rut. One word of caution: don't allow a pensive mood to turn into pessimism.

You're in a world of your own, your mind drifting to people and places far away from where you are today. You could be in for a surprise when an email or phone call proves someone special is also thinking of you. If you're feeling amorously inclined, Cupid's arrows are well aimed now, brining new romantic ties into your life, or a deepening togetherness in existing partnerships.

Recognition for a recent achievement or some hard working efforts will now be apparent. You're about to receive a fantastic invitation. Your mental powers are high even if physically, you aren't as active as usual. You say and do all the right things as if by instinct. A request for you to attend a meeting or interview could suggest your career is on the point of taking an upward turn.

Your boss or someone in authority is today making decisions that affect you. Another person has the power to control what you can or can't do and you dislike the feeling intensely. It's almost impossible to hide your irritation but any sign of resentment could go against you. The situation is temporary and the more compliant you are now, the easier the days ahead will be.

You're getting some strange vibrations from others and this puts you slightly on edge. You might wonder whether someone is saying or doing something behind your back. If you can't make sense of a friend or colleague's behaviour, take time to review this relationship. It is entirely possible someone envies your nonchalant but confident outlook and they're simply trying to knock you off kilter!

You become aware of a friend or neighbour doing something they shouldn't be doing. Now concentrate very carefully. If their behaviour doesn't bother you, they don't need to find out you've seen what you have seen! If they know you know and their actions disturb you, you might find it hard to promise that their secret is safe with you. Follow your conscience.