A friend who has been going through a hard time needs taking out of themselves in order to relax. They may want to discuss some recent happenings but you know this will upset them further. In depth conversations about serious subjects should be avoided. A quiet evening with no one knocking on your door, no one dialling your number and no one making any unwanted demands would suit your needs perfectly.

Friends, family and the person who is closest to your heart will make this an especially pleasing and loving day for you. It doesn't matter if others aren't in the mood for hitting the town in a big way and would rather opt for quieter pleasures because you feel the same. An older relative may offer some advice about a work issue, using their experience as an example. You will listen but you may not necessarily agree with their line of thinking.

A crowd of people getting together, whether for business or pleasure could be a lot of fun. You will get to see a more laid back side to someone's nature. They have always been sensible and practical and you may, in the past, have wondered whether they have ever let their hair down and cut loose. It will turn out much to your delight and surprise, that they are human after all!

An older relative's suggestions could save you a lot of money or alert you to an allowance you are entitled to. In your close relationships there is the potential to develop a deeper understanding as long as you are brave and reveal your true feelings. Towards the end of the day you will want to throw off the demands of duty and to give work or household chores the thumbs down. Follow such a desire as much as possible even if it means leaving the workplace earlier than normal.

You want to see an improvement in your family life and your home surroundings. Pull out all the stops now to create as harmonious, peaceful and relaxing an atmosphere as possible. This will mean using a degree of diplomacy and discretion and to avoid subjects that upset other people. You're willing to do whatever you have to in order to keep the peace. Once you get others smiling you will continue to do your utmost to make sure harmony prevails.

You could do with some kind of respite from life's duties and the pressure of everyday commitments. Whatever plans you had for the day if you aren't in the mood for them now, don't be reluctant to pull out of them. If you need a rest and simply want to relax and unwind, give in to the mood of the moment. In doing so you will find it easier to keep going over the days ahead. All you need is a little time to recharge your batteries.

Someone might surprise you with their extravagance but you will keep your thoughts to yourself. If you're single, a charming newcomer to your social scene might tempt you to break existing plans to go along with their suggestions. This will mean pulling out of arrangements already made and people you see regularly will feel let down. For this reason accept the invitation if it appeals to you but only if you can arrange it for another time.

You need to clear the decks of outstanding tasks. If you're working, it won't take long to work out why a senior colleague isn't in the best of moods. You're also aware that someone at work is almost ready to resign. Because of this, make certain they don't get to hear about a situation that's certain to make them blow their top. A visit to a car boot sale, antique fair or market could prove fruitful if you have the time.

What follows after an enlightening conversation takes you by surprise and restores your faith in humanity. It isn't every day someone makes a promise and fulfils it immediately. Expect some contention between members of a team but this is unlikely to last. You can see the brighter skies behind the clouds marring this day; this keeps you determined to stay positive and hopeful.

You're ready to break out of overly familiar motions and routines. A sense of adventure will guide you when making plans for today and for your future. You need to get away from familiar places. A visit to relatives, a family outing or a short trip with no particular destination might satisfy your need for change. You need interests separate from your partner to gain some independence within an intimate relationship.

Friends and loved ones are keen to get involved in a group or sporting activity you are attending. They may not have any experience or knowledge of this but they will be of enormous assistance in supplying emotional support and refreshments. Something you see could well make history. Your inventive mind comes in useful when someone is looking for ways around a mechanical breakdown. Today you accept a past romance can never be rekindled; it's all history now.

A question or some sort of dilemma which crops up now won't be as hard to resolve as other people might expect. You've been through something similar. Search your memory and you will remember how you sorted out a quandary very like this one, in the past. Experience you have already been through holds the key to getting over this hurdle; a little quiet thought will provide the answer. A spur of the moment treat or outing is just what your partner or a youngster needs to cheer them up.