Joint efforts need to be carefully planned to gain maximum results. That means keeping more scatter-brained friends and colleagues in line. Weird ideas may sound great at the time but they need to be tested for possible flaws, and you must trust your own judgement regarding their feasibility.

Mixed and restless Stars makes it difficult for you to settle down to the main business in hand. You value the security of your current position but you also feel it’s not enough to keep you satisfied. But give in to a passing whim or fancy and you’ll jump out of the frying pan into the fire.

As your ruling planet Mercury came back home to roost yesterday you’ll realise that wherever you are or whatever you are doing with your life is just not enough. You want more. Follow your brilliant brainpower as there’s no point in being a genius unless you use fully your cerebral talents.

Your home is a hive of activity but why do you feel that you’re about to be lumbered with extra duties and responsibilities? If you give the impression you’re willing to do it all then what are others supposed to think? Act the martyr and you’ll be expected to act the saint come what may.

A communication about someone who stepped out of your life some time ago informs you they are planning a comeback. If this person originally left due to basic issues and conflicts don’t expect things to have altered - a leopard cannot change its spots - so don’t get your hopes up but be realistic.

You cannot fight the inevitable and instead of wasting time trying to do so, start looking for new ways of bringing improvements into your life. For instance getting hitched up to hi-tech might mean some initial hard work, but it will be a small sacrifice to pay for an easier future.

You don’t have to go out of your way to get noticed just show your face in public and you attract attention, some of it very nice indeed. If single what’s stopping you reciprocating in kind? If happily attached, look by all means but don’t touch as it could lead to all manner of complications.

A contemplative frame of mind and your desire for peace could take you out to dwell with nature and the elements, preferably a place you can be alone. Time to ponder helps you reconnect with the infinite, and revive your wonder at the miracle of creation and your place in the scheme of things.

For the sake of your health don’t feel you haven’t got time for rest and relaxation as this currently must be a prime concern. Membership of a spa, sports or health Club helps channel your nervous energy. Pummelling away will help you to forget your worries and to put them in perspective.

There are moments upcoming when you might want to try your luck. It’s not in your nature to speculate too much so don’t start now. Gamble with cash meant for other things and you could end up on the slippery slope. Caution in anything risk-taking or hazardous is well advised.

Opportunity knocks and because it promises to take you further than ever before you feel there’s no time to lose. Don’t run before you can walk. To see the best plans take shape you must think straight, which also helps apply the necessary brakes to stop you accelerating into disaster.

If you’re starting to get it together after an emotional trauma, refuse to discuss anything that could set you off back down the path of regression. You’ll only invite a repeat of past difficult episodes if you were to confront intimate issues that deep down still hurt and need time to heal.