Your instincts when dealing with relatives and loved ones are reliable; changes implemented at home benefit you all. The positive feedback you get from others gives you the confidence to take up something challenging and creative. Although you are focused and working hard it also pays to keep your agenda flexible. There should be room for manoeuvre should unexpected problems arise.

You notice an older person who has always been confident and capable has a chink in their armour. How you react depends on your relationship and how they have behaved towards you. If for instance this is a colleague who has always put you down, you might resent offering help. Consider the fact that the support you give now could change the balance of this relationship in the future.

Someone who is an expert in their field is willing to give you lessons; this is an opportunity not to be turned down! Knowledge is the key to beating your opponents and being willing to learn will transform your weaknesses into strengths. If you are a student, a united effort and pooling resources in a study or research project will help save you time and money.

Move quickly to take advantage of someone's change of mind or they could change it again. You must not take it for granted offers received today will still be there tomorrow. Your success depends on how you prioritise. Get it all wrong and events will start moving in completely the wrong direction. It is up to you to grab hold of the reins of your life and stay in control.

Resist the urge to argue, keep controversial opinions to yourself and you will get more out of the day. Rows and disputes will only be a waste of energy and time. What's more, a confrontational attitude could give someone you need to impress, the wrong impression. What transpires today rests on your ability to stay calm and in control of your feelings in trying circumstances.

You may have to learn or teach yourself new skills in order to cope with increasing responsibilities. A colleague whose help you were relying on may prove contrary. Instead of letting your bitterness show, be doubly determined to get on without their help. If you don't let today's frustrating little experiences get you down you will learn a valuable lesson in resourcefulness.

A change comes about in your personal life and this takes you by surprise. Later you will see it as a blessing in disguise. The emphasis today is on a close friend, steady date or business partner. What happens in their life will have a major impact on your life too. You might wonder whether you can take someone seriously. Your best bet is to look deeply into their eyes and trust what you see.

A contentious situation in the morning is resolved by midday. The sun comes out from behind the rather gloomy clouds that hung over you earlier. You have the talent or knowledge needed to rectify a problematic situation. Because of this you will be in constant demand. Eventually you will have to turn down some requests. You can't possibly be there for everyone. More to the point, you have your own work to deal with.

It might not be as easy as you think to make a positive impression on a superior. Someone you thought was laid back and lenient turns out to have a severe side. It will take more than charm and friendly persuasion to get them to appreciate you. Today, people want to see you are capable of carrying out what you say you can do. Performance will substantiate your claims in a way words can't.

Some goals have remained out of your reach but are now within grasping distance. Plans being made in the family start moving forward now. You might expect a complete change of pattern in your day to day routines as you take on new commitments. Fortunately, you will get all the support you need from friends and family. You prefer to be independent but it would be wise to accept all help offered to you.

A difference of opinion with an older relative will be of no great proportion but it will prey on your mind. Constantly turning over what was said or not said could affect your work performance. Try not to allow negative thoughts to interfere with positive opportunities. Several new and interesting people could be entering your world. Learn to recognise when you should be making the most of what's on offer.

Holding a loved one back for fear of them moving forward without you is a sure way to create hostility in relationships. Sometimes you have to take a deep breath, let go and give others the space they need to be themselves. In giving others what they want, you are being supportive and understanding. Rather than driving you apart, this will bring you closer together.