A friend's past experience comes in useful as they help you deal with a weighty situation. Without them you might feel you couldn't have coped and an opportunity would have passed you by. If you're making a big commitment, you should make sure you do follow through on all promises made to others. Benefits come through your social contacts and if you're single, a romantic introduction is likely.

Whether or not you're working today you might find yourself assessing your general situation. A job change could be in the offing or perhaps even a house move so you can be closer to your workplace, or in order to maintain your current standard of living. You aren't as nervous about new starts as you had expected to be. Whether you're in the middle of change or you're about to initiate something new, you get the feeling it's meant to be.

Up until now you may not have had time to consider the travel or holiday plans other people have been putting to you. Now your attention is focused entirely on travel and matters at a distance. The proposed destination of a journey won't be your ideal choice but you will have one or two suggestions of your own other people will warm to. By the end of the day you will have all arrangements firmly in place.

A financial situation that has been stagnating for some time is about to be transformed. At last comes the light at the end of the tunnel! Before everything becomes the bed of roses you're imagining, important decisions must be made. If you share financial responsibilities with others, expect a little contention. The pleasing consequences of such confrontation is: you can expect more disposable income in your pocket from now on!

A longstanding relationship or partnership could undergo some changes now. Either you will be demanding more from your partner or vice versa. If you've felt as if lately others have been taking you for granted, you will discover today this has not been the case at all. A joint move you're about to take could be quite a dramatic one so it's essential you think carefully about how you're going to go about it. Don't just jump in with both feet!

It's always important for you to make a success of what you are doing. If therefore a career or other matter has not been going too well, you're now determined to find a way to improve the situation. It could also be that any problems that have been interfering in the smooth running of your domestic life will be brought out into the open. As a consequence of today's discussions and decisions you will feel as if everything in your life has a purpose now.

Someone expects you to join them in a pleasant celebration; a relationship breaks new ground. An urge for self expression in a creative fashion such as poetry, handicrafts, art or music could bring you into contact with like minded individuals. Or conversations with a platonic friend could reveal previously hidden attractions and many similarities between you. People admire your skills today and you appreciate their praise and encouragement.

Don't be afraid to trust your instincts and your imagination today. No matter what your plans, the support of your loved ones is with you. Even if they aren't there in person, they're thinking of you and you can move forward knowing you're doing so with their blessing. You have some big decisions ahead of you. All I can suggest is go through all possible scenarios in your head before making your choices.

Important new goals are starting to form in your head; you could be surprised at the positive reaction you receive to these. There are none of the objections you had expected and instead it seems as if friends and loved ones are as much in need of a change as you. You probably can't remember the last time you were all so keen to embark on new ideas and it's great you're in one accord. You know plans made today will happen with everyone being so serious about them.

There's nothing dreamy about your mind set today even if you're dealing with some who have their head in the clouds! You're taking a down to earth attitude to most issues in life and you can now see what has been causing all the complications in certain issues. The solution comes to you as clear as day. Once you've acted on your decisions you can anticipate putting many of your difficulties behind you.

You have reached the stage where you can't give your support to something or someone you don't believe in. It is time perhaps to seek new and better prospects elsewhere. This could be through study or enrolling on a training course connected with your job. It might seem as if you've been scattering your energies lately but your intentions are clear now and you have a strong sense of purpose.

Before moving forward, spend a wee while considering your recent decisions and actions. When you compare where you are now to where you were at the start of the year, it may seem as if you've already come a long way. Not so much in miles or distance but more in the progress you're making towards a special aim. Yes there have been problems, and challenges still lie ahead. You're prepared for these and your determination takes you in giant strides nearer your goals.