A chance to make some cash out of a hobby or special talent should not be overlooked. This may not be a regular source of income but it will add to your bank balance. Study new subjects and develop your skills if you want to make yourself a more interesting person at parties and get togethers.

A dash of creativity can brighten the dullest of chores. You need more excitement in your life if you are to feel content and happy. If you're spending a lot of time at home watch a romantic film or read a favourite novel. Give your partner or children a hug when they least expect it.

Heavy responsibilities have left you tired and worn out. If you can, delegate some of the work to housemates or workmates. Friends have been putting too much pressure on you to join in with social activities you haven't time for. Be firm to get them to understand this cannot continue.

You are ready to take your life in a new direction. New skills recently learned will pave the way to bigger and better opportunities. You will be glad you stuck at it even when you were about to give in. Your practical knowledge of life will impress a senior colleague.

Your ability to keep smiling in the face of adversity will help keep other people inspired too. It isn't luck that gets you to your goals. It is your willingness to push through obstacles until you get the results you are aiming for. It's important to find compromise in a close relationship.

A community activity is disorganised and disappointing. They could do with someone like you to take the driver's seat. If you're willing to take charge, this will be your chance to expand your skill set. People don't often realise how taking on a leadership role can be a good learning opportunity.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to feel happy when you are spending a lot of time with someone who does not share your interests. It wouldn't be so bad if they didn't try to curb you from doing what you plan. You're inclined now to go off now, to follow our own inclinations and to leave them to do whatever it is they want to do without you.

Despite the fact you realise someone close has something on their mind, you won't question them. If they wanted to talk about it, they would already have done so. You've always been intuitive and you can sense there is something wrong but you also know they have to work this out on their own.

Someone is complaining about group travel plans they can't afford. You don't want to leave them out of anything but you also sense they are hinting for a reduction in the amount they contribute. If this would be unfair on others who are involved, it may be that they will just have to pay their share or pull out.

Discussing changes and improvements you have in mind for the future will be at times be frustrating. Show patience with anyone who has objections to your plans. Put your powers of persuasion to good use and you will get others to see why some ideas are so important to you.

Recently you've enjoyed a good run in being successful in handling your own finances as well as a shared budget. It is time now to give others a chance to discuss their ideas. Consider their opinions and suggestions. Not only will you enjoy sharing this responsibility but you could end up better off too.

It doesn't matter how long you have known someone, steer conversations away from touchy topics. Discussing political, religious or financial affairs could lead to a row. In some matters you need to follow your instincts for they won't lead you astray even though this will upset someone you live with.