A lively Friday. The earlier in the day you start your errands the luckier you will be: the early bird really will catch the worm. A surprise is on the cards linked to money or love making you sprightly, happy and smiley. Something tells me you’ll be like the Cheshire cat that got the cream.

The more organised you are the less stressed and more healthy you’ll be. Take a look at your list of things-to-do and cross half of them off until you’re more with-it. Better still, delegate: being in control makes you more relaxed and better able to cope with whatever comes your way.

A close friendship or relationships sounds like an out-of-tune orchestra as you are on a completely different wavelength. Even kind and caring words are mistaken for mockery or sarcasm, leading to further misunderstandings. Be warned of a youngster who resorts to lying to save their hide.

The heat has been turned down and what seemed urgent a few days ago appears a mere trifling now. Relax and close your mind to anything that is too demanding and choose to end the week with quiet pastimes that help you chill out and unwind. An unusual suggestion could chivvy up your PM period.

Whereas turning on the charm usually helps you get you out of trouble, your technique seems to be lacking gravitas today. Grievances cannot be resolved with smooth words and magnanimous gestures. People want to see sincerity, honesty and proof that you really do mean what you say. Well do you?

News regarding a situation you have had reserves even concerns about lifts your anxieties. A dark cloud has weighed heavily down on you, to lift it you must give a complicated issue your urgent attention. Tax and sex are some of the issues that require airing, whilst a degree of openness wouldn’t go amiss.

Crowded, noisy or dirty environments are all guaranteed to give you problems in one way or another. On the plus side you get more by mixing with small groups of like-minded friends sharing ideas and making plans for the future. Avoid anyone who is known to be a gossip or back-stabber.

Someone in the family expects your help over an issue that causes division between your kith and kin. Older relatives may object to future plans due to their innate fear of change, but if they are given the chance to adapt to new ideas they would make some valuable contributions of their own.

Best not to reveal all your thoughts when in the company of a someone who thinks they can read your mind. You know they have jumped to the wrong conclusions and they are way-off target. In fact, it is to your advantage to let them carry on thinking this way as they’ll provide a good alibi.

Persevere if you are trying to better your position, working conditions or correct a bureaucratic mishap. You need to get the powers-that-be on your side as the stronger and more influential the support and backing you have the more chance you have of winning. Try a wee bit of fawning.

Be kind and let a pal know that you have forgiven and forgotten a recent misunderstanding. You are ready to get your friendship back to normal. Life is too short to bear a grudge and anyway, there could be some exciting things in store through links with this person. It pays to keep in touch.

Seek legal advice if you feel someone is trying to con you or if making a claim for reimbursement over a loss or damage. Find out your rights from the onset to put yourself in a stronger position to state your case and win. Don't let others coerce you into giving them their own way.