Attending a gathering or meeting in your local neighbourhood could open up a whole new area of interest. It might provide just the motivation you need to inspire others to embark upon a campaign you feel strongly about, or perhaps a casual encounter here could lead to a new romantic interest in your life. Have you been taking the ordinary day-to-day things people do for you a little bit for granted lately ­ why not pick up the phone and tell your close ones just how much you appreciate them!

You are feeling better about yourself and your financial situation than you have been for quite some time. A boost to your confidence or bank balance is always welcome and having someone compliment your appearance or top of the range new car is certainly no exception. It puts a spring in your step that can be seen by all around you and is quite likely to be especially noticed by someone that you had not realised was taking a particular interest.

Find out all you can about a certain situation before you commit yourself to any new course of action. Gathering information is your forte and now would be a good time to put this talent to good use. You may be eager to forge ahead and act independently and this is certainly one option, but if you wait a while you will be able to rely on the support and help of those around you to bring your plans and ideas to fruition. With a stellium of lunar occultations around you you can't afford to take anyone or anything at face value.

Try to be clear in your communications with others so there can be no possibility of any misunderstandings occurring. Although you may be inclined to hide away and even be happy in your solitude, there is a big world out there which is beckoning for your attention ­ it could be a good idea to reflect upon what you have enjoyed doing in the past and maybe give it a new twist. Have you thought about collecting antiques or delving into your family history for example?

Things have seldom been better socially as invitations to join in with friends and colleagues fill your diary. As your social circle widens you can meet and get to know more and more people and dazzle them with your repartee which is just what you enjoy the most ­ especially if you are called upon to advise someone who holds you in high regard. Who knows where this could lead ­ anything from being asked to chair a committee run an association or give an after-dinner speech!

It might be best if you wait a while before approaching your superior for a raise in salary if you want a favourable response. Timing is everything so be patient and wait for the right moment to put forward your suggestions and proposals ­ it will pay off in the long run. A casual friendship may be more trouble than the worth of it ­ try to keep things in perspective and do not overreact to the present circumstances as this could make the situation even worse.

The lure of exotic faraway places calls so why not go ahead and book that romantic trip you have been promising yourself. By taking the time to find out all you can about your intended destination before hand you will be able to plan an idyllic break away from the usual routine and also put a sparkle back into your relationship. Experiencing another culture even for a short time could transform your way of seeing things and enable you to return relaxed happy and ready to take on the world once again.

Your expectations in a close relationship or partnership may have been too high and need to be lowered a little. If you try to see how the other person views the association it will make any changes you decide to make much easier to put into practice and uphold. You really do want to sort out this situation and even though it may initially evoke intense emotions this is the right time to resolve any long-standing differences once and for all.

Your daily routine might be demanding your time and effort but your mind and heart are concentrated elsewhere. Someone or a situation you find yourself in is giving you a lot of food for thought ­ could it be that there is an important decision or choice to be made? Take plenty of time to ponder on what you really truly want and do not allow yourself to be rushed into settling for something that you may regret at a later date.

You have been overdoing things lately so give yourself time to look after your own health and wellbeing. Now would be a good time to break old habit patterns and replace them with a new and more healthy exercise plan and diet ­ recreational activities such as working out or an aerobics class might be much more fun than you think - so why not give it a try. It will result in a sleeker and fitter physique and meantime you may bump into an attractive someone to share your new enthusiasm with.

Try to catch up on any writing that may have been piling up and this will free you to get on with other important tasks. The ending of an old issue which has dominated your thoughts for quite some time will leave you feeling rejuvenated and full of energy and enthusiasm to move on to pastures new. You may decide to direct all this extra vitality into making plans for decorating your home or into making alterations and improvements in your garden.

A child will look to you for creative inspiration and you are able to bring their innate talents to the fore. What could be more enjoyable than encouraging the artistic gifts of a cherished youngster and then standing back and watching your protégé growing in confidence and skill, and blossoming. Relationships with family members are genial and can continue to be harmonious if you determine to talk things through with them and honestly let them know if there is something on your mind.