A phone call or email from someone you haven't seen in months will take you by surprise especially when you hear the news they are passing on to you. You have a lot of work to get on with but this shouldn't keep you from dealing with important matters in your personal life too.

The more flexible your arrangements, the better. With your energy fluctuating dramatically throughout the day, it will be difficult to make firm plans. One moment you will feel full of beans then the next, quite lethargic. A new workplace policy is proving to be undeliverable.

Keep thinking positive. There is every chance you will pull off the deals you're trying to make at this time. Just concentrate on hiding any uncertainties from others and present a confident and professional face to the world. In an interview situation, people need to believe you are the most capable person for this job.

Challenges presented to you in your business world will take time to overcome but they aren't impossible. Keep reminding yourself that these types of problems are character building. Be positive and don't let things get on top of you. One step at a time is how to approach it.

You will be surprised to hear someone has been holding back from asking a favour of you. They've been worried about your reaction and you may need to reassure them that you understand their need for help is genuine and that there is no way you will refuse this request.

When discussing money, politics or religion be careful about what you say. Someone could jump to the wrong conclusion before hearing you out and this could lead to a heated argument. You're about to do something totally out of character and this will add spice to your life.

Arrangements need to be put in place if you are to enjoy a weekend away with friends later in the month. You may have to book a childminder or dog sitter in which case don't leave it all to the last minute. You don't want to have to pull out at the eleventh hour. Besides, it's about time you had something to look forward to.

You're doing your best to keep your family afloat financially. You're wondering whether a budget recently set up will be sufficient to meet everyone's needs. A nice surprise could come in the form of a sum of money being received when you had expected to have to wait a few months before seeing this.

A meeting or important conversation with someone you haven't met or done business with before will go better than expected. You may have been led to believe this person was awkward to talk to but you won't find that at all. So there'll be no need to embroider facts or details to impress anyone.

A grant will become available to do some research which it is felt will be useful to your community. You will enjoy being involved in this important project. Some difficult decisions lie ahead and some tough discussions are necessary before you make a big decision.

Outside demands can hardly be ignored when colleagues, neighbours and friends are pushing to get your attention. Family members who need you are likely to feel as if they aren't as important which isn't true. You're just finding it hard to fit everything into your day. It may be necessary to pull out of social commitments.

You could always say no when your boss or a senior colleague asks for a favour which means giving up some of your free time for your career. Your willingness to help out without hesitation will stand you in good stead for a long time to come.