Why should you put yourself out today in order to out do others; are you being too competitive? Close involvement with someone who has a forceful and feisty nature will keep you fully occupied and on your toes. You may eventually realise you don't particularly enjoy playing them at their own game. It is time perhaps to take a firm stand and refuse to compete in matters which clearly mean more to them than they do to you!

You may not realise how big an impression you are making on a colleague or your boss. Although this person may seem a little distant or detached and they won't show it in a big way, they are grateful for the ideas you are willing to share with them. Your outlook might change for the better later in the day when others make it clear they intend to implement your plans as soon as is practically possible.

A money making scheme holds a lot of appeal but check it out carefully before showing your interest. Better still have it vetted by an impartial financial expert. If any long term plans you have been making encounter an obstruction, try not to look on this in a negative way. There is every chance the need to iron out difficulties will shed light on new possibilities you hadn't considered earlier.

Changes in your lifestyle are occurring only these seem to be happening so slowly, you will hardly notice them. Really, this is no bad thing as it will give you the chance to adapt to new routines and circumstances. You could get the chance to become involved in some form of special undertaking. One of the nicer things about the day will be the help, support and encouragement that's all around you now.

To keep harmony flowing around you it will be important to play down any minor difference of opinion. Someone might suggest altering work routines you feel are perfect as they are. Understandably, if you are constantly against others, you will start feeling a little tense and fed up. If you find yourself daydreaming of past holidays this could be your mind's way of saying you need a break!

You might prefer to spend most of the day in with almost anyone rather than being by yourself so don't feel you have to explain yourself to other people. You are more in touch with the emotional areas of your life today. Rumours on the local grapevine will have caused a great deal of speculation. You need to consider your own feelings about a matter you don't want to believe is true but deep down you know it is.

Professional decisions need to be made and there are times when you just don't know where to turn. Emotionally you feel you should make certain choices but your mind tells you something different. In effect your heart and mind are speaking in different languages. You are trying to be practical in the face of conflicting and distorted emotions so you should hold back from making a definite choice. It never bodes well if you agree to something with uncertainty.

You might resent putting the wishes of other people before your own but it is being expected of you today. A friend or colleague wants to call the tune. Their plans won't sound like a bundle of fun but in order to keep them happy you may have to go along with them. The reason you are being so obliging is because you know soon you will need their help and therefore you don't want to do anything to upset them!

No matter what you are doing today, you will achieve better results through using your imagination. Sharing thoughts and ideas will help you look at situations from an unusual angle. You might come up with a way out of a set of circumstances which you were worried might start restricting you in the future. An important household item could be in need of repair or attention, this evening.

No wonder you're feeling tired and listless if you are yawning your way through the hours accepting everything for what it is. If your usual routines hold no challenge, why don't you make an effort to look for something more interesting and worthwhile to do? You may for instance come across a situation which allows you to demonstrate a special skill. This could provide just the boost you are in need of.

Recent participation in activities outside your normal working hours will have raised your professional standing. Getting drawn into fund raising events your colleagues are caught up in helps you meet each other on a social rather than professional basis. Even so, steer clear of any unruly or unconventional groups at the moment. These could create some sort of disturbance in your life and links with them could antagonise someone who means a lot to you.

Giving up the responsibility of having to organise future plans to another person might come as quite a relief. With someone else master minding the situation you will be able to play a background role and you will be far happier and at ease in such a position. Any plans to make major improvements in the home should be delayed a wee while longer until you've had a proper chance to think them through.