Your success or failure will affect other people; you're strongly aware of this now. Your current efforts mean as much to other people as they do to you even if in a different way. There's a simple equation in any investment: cost versus benefit. Projects you're involved in now require heavy investment from you: your skills, energy, frustration and time. It costs your loved ones in a different way: in the time being sacrificed that you should be spending together!

Everyone wants to be in the know but the more people who are involved, the messier things get. No it is not asking too much for you to insist on working with just a small group of dedicated people rather than a large disorganised crowd. Personally, you will like it a little more too, if there are fewer involved. When you are happy with the people around you, you will be the soul of devotion and duty.

If you give up trying there is one thing guaranteed: you are assured of failure! Even if the odds seem against you and it doesn't seem worth continuing, giving it a try makes it more likely you could succeed. If you fail at something, step back, look how you got to this point and figure out where you went wrong. Don't quit until you know there is absolutely nothing else you can do, you could surprise yourself!

Turning a blind eye doesn't make things better; you need to face up to what is going on now. Your intuition is telling you what your eyes cannot see. It will haunt you to ignore your instincts when you look back on today and know you could have done something to change things, had you gone with your gut feeling. Refuse to allow apathy to hold you back when seeing the truth will set you free.

Being a workaholic can be detrimental to your relationships with family, friends and even yourself! You're losing touch with the person you used to be when your life is centred so much on responsibility. Slow down. Set boundaries. Start a new hobby or consider a new line of business. Make some time in your life for your family. Maintaining balance is the key.

A gathering of friends might start off harmoniously enough but it could all end in chaos. Where there are differences of opinion the kid gloves treatment might help ease the tension. The number of times you are willing to step in to help keep the peace is up to you. Social obligations may prove formidable as a result when it soon becomes clear you have to keep your radar finely tuned for any sign of friction.

Be prepared to get on, this very moment, this instant; procrastinate and nothing will get done. Now is a perfect time to start on those things you've been meaning to do for a while now. Whether it's launching a new project, tying up loose ends, starting a diet or trying to quit smoking, don't be so indecisive. Today you will have the imagination and creativity to back up your ideas.

Whatever the outcome: good or not so good, the most important thing is you're willing to make an effort. Don't be afraid of making mistakes. This is how you learn. An error or oversight won't stop you from reaching a personal goal. You just need to adjust your steps to reach it. Remember: the greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising up every time you fall!

You can't go along with another person's philosophy when they insist not knowing is better than knowing. There is nothing blissful in ignorance. It is a weakness or there is a problem that needs to be rectified. The worst part of not being able to deal with an issue is you're unable to focus on anything productive until it is all sorted out. For this reason you should be the one to call the tune.

If today is not a good day for you, there is always tomorrow to start anew. But are you putting off the inevitable? If yesterday you found excuses, today you are doing similar and tomorrow will be yet another re-run of what has gone before, why not tackle what's on your mind now? Sooner or later you're going to have to get it over with. It might as well be today!

What occurs in a close relationship will make a big impression on you. Forgiving, being forgiven and accepting will set you free. Life is too short to carry a grudge and it will feel good to be able to let things go, move on and accept your own or another person's mistakes. Striving for common goals keeps the mood co-operative. Friends are open and generous this evening. Make the most of it all!

A kind hearted newcomer to your world makes a great contribution and a big difference. In situations that are new to you it's not always easy to know what's appropriate; this person will help and guide you. Social and romantic interests prosper now and you could receive welcome news concerning a family matter. Local travel will prove profitable. Pleasantly interesting dreams are suggested this evening; you might want to try to remember them!