Want to impress someone who matters or wields influence? Doing something over and above your usual obligations will have the desired results and draw attention to your schemes. People want to see you practice what you preach so bend over backwards to have the courage of your convictions.

Close friends and allies keep you looking on the bright side of life. This might also push you into having the courage to turn your back on past failures and to look to the future with renewed determination. The battle may have been lost in days gone by but you’ve not lost the war.

One particular person has more time to listen to your problems and leaves the talking to you. This gives you a chance to share a worry. As result of what you’ve suffered, turn your attention to helping a charity or supportive body for people who have gone through similar despair.

Your recent enthusiasm for making changes should now have things well underway. Note the word ’needed’, as now that the train has left the station, a sudden desire to keep things the way they were might rear its head. You can’t return, so don’t look back. You ARE on the right track.

If you are a typical Leo, you are a very caring sign, but sometimes you let your desire to care for others go a far too far. There’s a fine balance between helping and supporting others and allowing them the chance to stand on their own two feet: you need to find it today.

All you have to do is ask and folk will topple over backwards to help you today. It won’t do any good to brood and ponder in isolation even if you think it’s the best way. No man is an island so take the advice someone offers you, and stop thinking you’re being a bother - you’re not.

Partnerships of all kinds blow hot one moment and icy the next. Be determined not to let anyone get you down, if you started the day in a positive frame of mind then intend it to continue. Let no-one undermine you, for to give in now will sentence you to a lifetime of apologies.

Someone looks to you to take on a leadership role whilst others might want help in an area you know a lot about. Before you get too involved make sure it’s something you truly want. You don’t want to say “yes” now only to be bowled over by regrets or resentment later.

A clash of opinions over a religious, environmental or political issue should not be taken personally or you’ll never be able to have a reasonable conversation again with that person. Life would be boring if you agreed on every single point so a small fall-out should be taken on the chin.

People close to your heart or in your daily space seem to know what they’re talking about. Put your pride in your pocket and ask, if there’s anything you don’t understand. People will think far more of you for your honesty if you do. It won’t be long before you catch on.

An aura of hidden rage or subversive tension is evident between you and another, a neighbour or relative possibly. Take time to understand their viewpoint and you can expect to be offered an equal amount of understanding in return. Be reasonable now to defuse a row.

Do you get the distinct impression that someone reveals more of their personal life than is wise? Be guided by your intuition when you feel revelations discussed today will be regretted tomorrow. Don’t get drawn into someone’s indiscretions or you’ll share their blame.