Your mind is set on dealing with specific tasks today; you would appreciate it if others left you to your own devices. Recently someone hasn't been able to make a move without your advice or opinions. It is time they started making decisions for themselves. You might be wary of their reaction but you will be doing a friend or colleague a favour by encouraging them to be independent.

Someone is trying to keep their actions hidden but nothing escapes your notice at this time. Your sensitivity and understanding will come as a surprise to those who thought of you as always being practical and distant. Sharing your hopes might prove to be beneficial. Although you will not expect it, a colleague could help you advance your personal aims.

Determination to succeed is slowly and surely building within you as you get your teeth into something new. Your powers of concentration are high and you want nothing more than to reach the goals you are setting for yourself today. This makes it easier for you to get around people who have been obstructive in the past. Your perseverance will also help you overcome any obstacle ahead of you.

You might discover something today which makes you see a person or situation through new eyes. Someone close has been keeping something from you. Other people will be interested in your observations but for the moment it might be wise to be secretive yourself. If you say too much too soon, you might regret it when not everything will be as black and white as it first appears.

Someone is hoping for some time alone with you; to divulge some important confidential information. A long term hope takes a positive step forward because of what you hear from a secret source. If you need to get through to others either to get them to do you a favour or to change their mind about something, now is the time to exercise your indisputable Leo charm.

A lot can and will be achieved today if you set a target early on and refuse to be sidetracked. Plenty of team spirit surrounds you should you need any help. If you have taken up a challenge you're slightly nervous about, you can rely on like minded friends to help you pull it off. There is no need to doubt your abilities or be worried about your future. A positive attitude will bring good results.

Go with the desire to enjoy something different; it doesn't matter if this means cancelling routine arrangements. You would only get restless and irritable if you stick with plans already made that don't appeal or interest you. The chances are you will be pleasantly surprised by the support you get from others. You aren't the only one who is starting to feel in need of more excitement and stimulation.

The balance may tip in the direction of another group or faction if you find yourself in a controversial situation. You have ample support within your own team but the day has a highly competitive ring about it. In a joint undertaking, your partner wants to call the shots. Your turn to make the decisions will eventually come around but today you may have to be content in a passive role.

Before agreeing to do anyone a favour, ask yourself what might you be getting into. You may have some suggestions to make life easier for someone but they may not be in the mood to listen. If you are convinced you can help save a friend or colleague time and bother, persevere in your efforts to get them to pay attention. If you really want to help, you need to be the one to set the pace in social, group and work activities.

Your mood has a strong bearing on your success today. Bearing in mind you would probably feel more comfortable in peaceful places and with quiet company, choose what you do with care. It is unlikely you will get anything done if there are too many people around you or if you end up arguing over trivial issues. It's a day to get your head down and keep in the background.

If you are up against a colleague or someone close and you both want the same commission, stay positive and focused. Don't forget to refer to your past achievements and proven ability to achieve similar goals. Let others know you are flexible; you can work independently and you are a good team player too. You read people well today. Use this to your advantage.

If you aren't in the mood for your usual responsibilities, would it do any harm to leave them until tomorrow dawns? At home unexpected callers may upset your plans. You might not be in the mood to have to entertain. At work, new duties are piled on your shoulders and you must scrap other more interesting ideas. A tense day can result in only one conclusion: you need time on your own to recuperate, this evening!