A chance meeting with an old friend could point you towards a new career opening. Other people can't seem to do enough for you, today. A brisk pattern of events will keep you on your toes as you take on a new challenge. Activities are likely to involve a lot of people and most satisfaction over the weeks ahead will come through working as part of a team. It might be a good idea therefore to assess and perhaps even revise group and friendship commitments.

Before making big decisions, stand back and take a logical look at your career and financial situation. If thinking about making changes, you need to know, in your heart, that you are doing the right thing. If you're out of work and looking for a job, a friend or someone you used to study with might do you a good turn. Review creative plans you've been talking about since the year began as now might be as good a time as any, to put them into action.

Someone is trying to tie you down but your mind is on the distant horizon. Journeys of all kinds and anything that takes you away from what is familiar, appeals. Your ruling planet throws a pleasing light on far-flung excursions over the weeks ahead and new friendships will be made through visiting different places. If you are confused or uncertain about any area of your life, a casual conversation with a female or gay friend will help you see things from a fresh perspective. Now is the time to push ahead with plans of a long-term nature.

Your finances are in for a boost, perhaps through financial remuneration for a job well done. If a friend offers you the chance to break free of your usual mid-week routine, snap it up immediately; they aren't likely to ask twice. You could get to enjoy time spent with old friends in a new situation. This may also help you realise you could do more with your social life than to continue mixing with the same people, day in and day out.

A t te- -t te with someone close will help forge a deeper bond between you. You are starting to understand each other more than ever. Your partner is ready now to consider ideas you have for the future. Don't push as there isn't any rush. A compromise is more likely to be found if you give others time to make their decisions. Relationships in general are getting better and better and the social scene too, is unusually busy.

Recent events may have left you feeling a little run down and it's time to consider your health. You might feel, for instance, as if you could do with a few good nights sleep. A good tonic and lots of pampering is called for. Take a sensible approach to your general lifestyle and you will reap the benefits health-wise and in job matters. Over the weeks ahead, avoid the temptations of food, drink and late hours and your health condition will improve.

If you've just begun a new relationship, you're on cloud nine and most disinclined to switch into a practical frame of mind. If single and looking, new romantic opportunities will be coming your way, over the weeks ahead. Exercise restraint even if keen to jump on a certain romantic bandwagon. Someone might not be as honest as they look. This evening, you could be going out of your way to meet someone who sounds really interesting and you will have a great evening together.

It might take a minor argument before everyone sees sense but talking over feelings, views and opinions with your family will help strengthen bonds of affection. Instead of avoiding the issue or keeping thoughts to yourself, discuss what's on your mind. A difficult matter will be resolved to everyone's satisfaction. Developments at home, or in the background will keep you active. You will be in a happier frame of mind as the day comes to an end.

It's a great day to use your imagination to find ways of breaking out of routines that no longer bring you any pleasure. There will be no shortage of ideas on what you might do with your time in the future. If, however, you need support, other people may not be as quick to think or act as you. Give people the chance to think things through before going any further. Be sensitive to a neighbour's needs later in the day. Correspondence needs your urgent attention.

If you've been postponing buying an expensive item, you can start looking now. Over the weeks ahead, there will be more scope for advancement in your employment and earning capacity. Therefore, any efforts made to improve your ability to make money are favoured. There will be approval for a financial plan that was rejected in the past. Showing patience and understanding towards a friend or colleague who has been difficult will make all the difference to this relationship.

Love is all around you now and someone special has been watching for a sign of your true feelings. Respond with a gesture, a word or a token of your affection and your love-life will go into orbit. If attached, difficulties in a partnership make you more aware of why some relationships didn't work out in the past. It's a good day to start thinking about what you really want out of your love life. It might come to you too, that being independent and distant is not always the best formula for success in love.

Some quiet thought might lead you to questioning your lifestyle in general. Are you starting to feel you aren't getting enough from your current commitments? If you think there's something missing, this is a good time to consider making changes. In a close relationship, be prepared, for the time being, to give more than you take. It might also help if you try to read between the lines when in the company of a stranger.