Bear in mind you're likely to make a lasting impression on the people you're being introduced to today. Something you do or say will stick in their mind for a long time and hopefully the impact you make will be a good one! If you're entertaining business contacts, find out what their likes, dislikes and personal preferences are beforehand. This could prove useful as the personal touch never fails to impress.

Despite being busy you must keep abreast of all other things going on so as not to miss out today. You have the capacity to get through a good amount of work and impress those at the top. Your ability to charm almost everyone draws many a helping hand your way. In the evening, plans and preparations for the future occupy your thoughts.

If you only half listen to what you are told you are bound to pick things up the wrong way! A lack of attention makes mistakes and errors inevitable. To avoid any blunders, slow down and keep your mind on what you are doing. If entertaining this evening, prepare everything well in advance so you aren't stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is having a good time!

You know how to get around other members of your family today. If you want to persuade loved ones around to your way of thinking, quiet conversation and carefully chosen words bring no problems on that score. Your ability to sense what people are thinking and respond in a positive way will ensure harmony within your own four walls. A small gift even a bunch of flowers could win favour with your mate.

There may be some tension early on and others will applaud you on the composed and controlled way you handle the situation. Later, news you hear might not be what you are hoping for in which case, stay positive. You don't want depression to set in and stop you from grasping new opportunities. You need to be motivated and assertive to get ahead now.

Finding new sources of income won't be a problem. Entertaining clients or colleagues could get expensive but don't worry you will get it all back through the new business that comes your way. Mixing with well connected people will be worth the effort; financial rewards will come later. Be vocal about your hopes and plans. You could get a powerful ally on your side if you put your wants and wishes into words.

Questions to ask yourself today are: what do you really want and why aren't you doing anything about this? If you can't achieve your hopes on your own, there are other people who might help you. People are ready to listen to any ideas you may have re your job and social areas. You need to keep your private and public lives separate or else mixing business with pleasure could get confusing.

Give in to impatience and you will wipe out all the hard work you've done over the past few weeks. If and when things go wrong the best way to deal with it is to walk away and return when you are feeling calm. Someone might accuse you of having a chip on your shoulder. Rather than let their words upset you, you might prove they have got you all wrong.

Group and friendship interests will flourish today; there is an air of productivity about such endeavours. The more diverse suggestions are likely to be taken up as people want to approach old jobs from a new angle. Let your imagination guide your actions. Investing time or money in projects close to your heart could be profitable for you.

Don't waste time on other people's ideas when you could benefit through following your own. As well meaning as friends or colleagues might be, their suggestions could prove ineffective. Forget any doubts you may have about your own abilities to handle certain jobs. Practice makes perfect. Not only this but as new routines become a habit, your confidence will grow.

You have more scope nowadays for getting out in the world around you. Someone might try to stop you from pursuing fresh ambitions and this is why some of your more private plans should be kept under wraps. Ignore anyone who isn't being reasonable or rational. If you've been on the go more than usual lately, you might acknowledge the need to get more rest and sleep.

Take a serious approach to matters of an economical, business or commercial nature. For the moment it is in your interest to stay alert for new openings. Soon you might find yourself in a place where a new destiny will be calling you. If you're single, a career related romance could start moving forward a lot faster than anticipated.