You're snowed under with work and other responsibilities and this leaves little time for much else. You aren't making this up as an excuse not to look at financial matters which you acknowledge are in need of some attention. Rule changes at work leave your department short of staff.

Someone is at the end of their contract and they aren't going to renew. For some time there have been talks about new possibilities. This time it is more than mere speculation. With them moving on, you have the chance, should you wish for it, to step into their shoes.

Your family and friends have not realised how tied up you have been recently with career and private responsibilities. You're ready now to end this unsociable phase and a party invitation or invite to a fun get-together is your chance to make amends.

A friend values your willingness to listen. Your reputation for taking an empathic, non-judgemental approach when asked for advice means people often turn to you for guidance. You may not be able to help them fix a situation but by encouraging them to talk, they will be able to make better sense of what they are going through.

You should not be forced into revealing more than you are comfortable with. An event will prompt questions. An older colleague or relative will want answers. You might feel this is an invasion of your privacy. Remember: some things are none of their business. You do not have to explain everything.

Your mind is overflowing with facts and figures. You have a lot to take in and because of the hurdles that are ahead, there will be very little to show for your effort at the end of the day. By this evening you will be in need of some form of light diversion.

You might need to get some space from an issue that is bothering you. Take some time off, if need be, and consider a different approach. Soldiering on when you are making no progress in a work or social situation will get you nowhere.

There are questions about a story you were led to believe was true as now you aren't so sure. Don't think you are the only one who is suspicious of someone's behaviour. A perceptive colleague will take you to one side to discuss the matter quietly. By gathering facts you will build a strong case against someone who has been abusing their power.

Standing in for an absent colleague will impress your boss and help you up the ladder of success. If you're looking for work, try looking in places you have not previously considered. A new location or a re-training scheme could greatly enhance your prospects.

Come what may, you need to fit in as much as you possibly can today. What you need to do is work out a system to get the most out of the time you have available. A partner will be more understanding than you thought they would be when you have to pull out of a joint arrangement at the eleventh hour.

A domestic issue is brought to a head. Even if you did have other plans, you seem to have no choice now but to help resolve a matter which you feel has been handled in all the wrong way. Take pride in your accomplishments, but be cautious not to let your past achievements divert you from current goals.

When you consider how many times you and a business or romantic partner have fallen out recently, you might be surprised that you are still together. It will be an understatement to say you have not been on the same wavelength. Once again, you will argue over the silliest of misunderstandings.