This is a good time to take risks of all kinds. Buy a lottery ticket, ask for a date or audition for a part. Apply for a job. You may be surprised how successful you are. Give yourself the gift of leisure. Take time out of your busy schedule to enjoy your favourite hobby or sport. You've been making a lot of progress at work, so you can back away from your duties for a few moments. If you keep pushing yourself too hard, burnout will ensue.

Invite people over for dinner and a movie. You don't have to fix anything special or launch a cleaning project. Just order in some pizza and tidy up your gathering space. It will feel great to reconnect with people you haven't seen in a while. Talking with friends helps you remember there is more to life than work and responsibility. If you've been looking for work, let your loved ones know. Someone may hear of a perfect opportunity for you.

Someone will invite you to a new store or restaurant. You may be pleasantly surprised by this addition to your community. It makes you happy to spend money at a place run by a neighbour. These days, there are so many impersonal chain stores that it's hard to get personalised service. If you're trying to publish a piece of writing, this would be a good time to show it to an editor or agent. Your work is clear and compelling and could attract a big audience.

Are you unemployed? Seek work at a big organisation, like a government agency, university or hospital. You could land a steady position with good benefits. If you're happy with your current job, you may be given an assignment that involves working behind the scenes. Filling out paperwork, creating reports and processing applications can be a good way to generate income for the short term future. Growth opportunities will arrive after you've established your exceptional hard work and diligence.

You're even more popular than usual. Don't be surprised when you're invited to two events that occur on the same day. If you do some fancy manoeuvring, you'll be able to attend both. It gives you great pleasure to rub elbows with different types of people. You're not snobbish about backgrounds. If someone is charming, witty and interesting, they're good friendship material. Good news about a relative or neighbour makes you breathe a sigh of relief. You've been worried about their welfare.

Finding inner peace isn't as difficult as you think. You have been blessed with a strong intellect. Solitary activities like reading, writing and studying are very fulfilling. Whenever you feel tired or anxious, pick up a good book. Feeding your soul helps you project positive energy. This will help you get ahead at work. People respond well to those who remain upbeat and radiate good will. Don't be surprised if you get a promotion after helping a frustrated client or colleague.

You'll enjoy networking with experts on your favourite subject. If you play your cards right, you could get some free training or tutoring from them. In exchange, you can offer help with shopping, decorating or entertaining. You have a talent for creating beautiful, comfortable atmospheres where people can relax and have fun. You're also able to achieve impressive effects without breaking the budget. As far as you're concerned, good things don't have to cost a lot of money.

You are bound to make a great impression on everyone you meet. It's easy for you to break down complicated concepts into simple steps. If someone asks for guidance, put down what you're doing and offer assistance. Your good deed could benefit you in surprising ways. Someone who is impressed by your helpful attitude could reward you with an impressive career opportunity. When asked to cover a staffing shortage, it would be wise to do so without complaint.

Discussing social issues with intelligent people can be stimulating. You're tired of performing the same duties day after day. You have been blessed with tremendous intelligence. Use it to exchange ideas and information with people you respect. You may decide to create a discussion group or club that meets regularly. If you pool your resources, you might even be able to get some discount rates that would allow you to travel abroad. You'll enjoy exploring foreign lands with kindred spirits.

Enjoy some private time with your favourite person in the world. If you're in love, you'll enjoy cuddling, kissing and gazing into each other's eyes. It's comforting to know you have each other in both good times and bad. Are you single? You could meet someone special through a colleague. Let a fellow worker set you up on a blind date. They may know of someone who is a good match for you. Stranger things have happened. Take a chance.

Working with a business or romantic partner will be gratifying. It's good to have the support of someone who can enhance your strengths and diminish your weaknesses. You're great at crunching numbers and making plans for the future, while your friend is better at establishing a warm, comfortable atmosphere. Together, you can move mountains. If you're on your own, reach out to a trusted person for help. They'll be eager to lift some burdens from your shoulders.

You may be expected to travel for work. Getting a change of scenery will be more enjoyable than you expect. Although you're having fun at home, it's important for you to venture beyond familiar surroundings. Are you looking for work? You could land a job in a different city. This position will offer an exciting opportunity to make a fresh start. You could even find a place that is close to work and serves as a comfortable base of operations.