You need to get to the root of an issue that is interfering with a partnership or friendship. It may be something simple that is easy to fix or it may be a complicated matter that will be difficult to remedy. What's important is that you deal with this before it gets any worse.

Discussions about adopting a pet could quickly lead you and your family to turning this into reality. Once you've considered how you might cope with the additional responsibility and accepted the changes in your lives this would mean, you might all accept it will be worth it for the love and joy this will bring into your home.

If a group effort is going to work you all need to be singing from the same song sheet. There's a need to change strategy and it may take some persuasion to get others to see the sense of this. Keep trying. Communication is key to keep things running smoothly.

You won't be keen to join friends when they keep demanding that you get out and socialise. You have other things to do and you feel some won't always comply with safety guidelines. What you will be interested in is joining a loved one in making arrangements for the future.

In a work situation it might come to your attention that someone or some competitors are bending the rules. They aren't thinking about anyone but themselves. Now you are aware of what is going on you need to find proof. You know what to do to take care of your own interests.

A friend who has been relying on you a lot won't be happy when you turn down their request for you to do them a favour. You can't be there for them all the time and they need to accept this now. You shouldn't apologise for turning them down. Leave them to stand on their own two feet.

There's no point in accepting an offer if you aren't sincere about your intentions. If you make a promise, people will expect you to keep it. Are you saying "yes" because you feel it's what others expect from you but it's not what you want to do? Be honest with yourself. Be honest with others.

Whether you are discussing deeply personal family affairs or you're talking about business matters with a colleague, speak your mind. If you say what you are thinking and if you are honest about your feelings, there can be no misunderstandings. Be open and fair with others.

You have an important decision to make and this cannot be rushed. Some time alone thinking about the situation will give you a clear picture of everything in your head. Once you are ready to give a response you will not hesitate. You will know you've made the best choice.

An opportunity could be lost if you don't make the first move. Don't wait to see what other people are doing or to hear what they think about it. If this is something that interests you, make a move now while you have the chance. Sometimes you have to take the initiative.

Someone close is holding back from making an important decision for fear of how this might affect other members of your household. Whatever happens, you will find a way to cope. That's why you will give them a gentle nudge in the right direction. Your family appreciate your ability to act quickly when you feel this is necessary.

You know the sense of working at a steady pace. You don't want to overdo things. If you're working with machinery or chemicals, take all safety precautions. A partner or friend's insistence on doing things for you and their desire to see you happy reminds you of how wonderful good friendships can be.