People you are mixing with today might never seem to live their life in a simple and straightforward way. One person in particular always manages to make mountains out of molehills. Fussy and finicky types could slow down your progress if you let them interfere with what you are doing. Avoid such people and you will get more out of your day.

You could tackle dozens of tasks today and still have energy to cope with more. Problems may arise if you run out of things to do. You feel a strong need to be active but because you have not planned ahead, you cannot get on with the jobs needing someone's approval, permission or support before going ahead. Your credibility at work will rise if you use your initiative.

You might anticipate receiving some positive and inspiring news about a personal aim. Communication with someone from a distance will give you something to look forward to. If you find yourself twiddling your thumbs this evening, why not see what's on offer locally or ask if a friend or loved one would like some company.

A friend could do with some advice and you feel certain you know what to tell them. You see things clearly when others are blinded by misconceptions. To tell them so could cause more upset than relief. It could be that what's needed here is nothing more than a sympathetic ear. Listen to someone's tales of woe but keep your opinions to yourself!

Harmony will surround one to one relationships if you continue to show interest in what your partner has to say. There is a strange aura of loss or failure felt today and this might have something to do with a joint venture or understanding. It could be a hoped for occurrence fails to happen or you feel there is something lacking. Keep the lines of communication open between you.

You could be amazed at how well someone copes with what you expected to be a disaster. Your estimation of this person goes up a few notches and you realise the depth of their personality. Although someone else's efforts will outpace your own, you too are making a valuable contribution. With everyone pulling their weight there is sufficient time to handle everything.

Although you could never be so with others, where you should be ruthless is in how you use your time and energy. Before beginning on today's activities, consider your priorities. You could achieve a personal ambition if you are organised and structured in how you approach your work. Sloppy thinking and careless planning will cause nothing but chaos and confusion.

At home and in areas where there is pressure or anxiety, go out of your way to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere. A tense situation will only be temporary and it can be eased if argument is kept to a minimum. You can help soothe a friend or loved one's frazzled nerves and a much more cordial atmosphere is likely as day turns to evening.

Speculation should be avoided today as you could be disappointed if you take chances in almost any area of your life. Giving in to temptation will provide you with the kind of experience that makes you all the more determined in future, to be more careful about taking risks! Also, don't expect too much from a social engagement this evening.

A bonus you had been promised might fail to materialise or is a smaller amount than anticipated. If thinking about a job change, it would be best not to let those you work with know what you are planning. Acting on impulse could be regretted. Instead, focus your energy on a possible promotion or a new job but be sensible and think this through thoroughly!

The ink is not yet dry on a contract and someone pulls out of the deal. You feel an agreement isn't worth the paper it is printed on. Although you won't like it, you could find yourself in an every man for himself situation. In order to look after your own interests you may have to take action someone else won't like but you are making the right choice.

You are impressed by how well a friend or colleague is doing and you wish you could achieve as much each day. Instead of telling yourself you aren't as clever or as capable, have more confidence in yourself. You don't have to plough a solitary furrow; one way to achieve is through ignoring distractions, sticking to your own devices and focusing on your aims.