Sharing an interest with a friend or relative might get you thinking about forming a business together. A joint venture might be the new spice to life you're looking for one or it could bring you more hassle than its worth. To head off potential problems, capitalise on your leadership skills and draw up an agreement that serves as a blueprint for the structure, management and future of the business. Take more care with details so as not to overlook anything important.

Making love and relationships a priority will win your lover's loyalty forever! Seeing your partner happy will also give you a boost. Inviting your loved ones to activities you normally attend on your own and insisting on spending more quality time together will draw you closer to each other. The amazing thing about your relationships at this time is when you give a little, you're likely to get a lot in return.

Don't be ashamed of your emotional needs; everyone needs to feel loved and accepted at some time. Instead of depriving yourself of friendship and companionship, get out and socialise. Visit that relative who has been on your mind a lot but you've not seen in a while. You know they always understand you and if there is something you need to get off your chest, they would be the perfect person to confide in.

You won't convince anyone you know what you're talking about if you don't believe it yourself! Chances are you could get into some deep and serious discussions and at times you will feel out of your depth. Either steer conversations away from areas you know little about or ask questions without worrying about seeming ignorant. The more you ask, the more information you will receive and the more able you will then be to make informed choices.

Someone who always sees the worst case scenario might cause you to question your decisions and leave you feeling confused. The confidence you felt when making certain choices seems to have evaporated due to the negative thoughts other people are putting in your mind. You have to get your doubts and fears in proper perspective and the only way to do this is to avoid those who are making you feel so unsure.

Going along with a partner's preferences doesn't seem as important now as following your own inclinations. You can't keep allowing other people to make your decisions for you. It is vital to have some say in the matter. Avoid allowing relationships to become so unbalanced that you start to question exactly what it is you're getting out of them. It's up to you to turn on your persuasive charm and get the person who matters to start listening to you.

Don't be reluctant to draw back from a lively group of friends. Sacrificing your own desires for the sake of other people will be a big mistake. If you've been feeling ill at ease about some relationships, you could benefit from cutting yourself off from them altogether. You will get a lot out of your new found independence including having more self assurance and valuing yourself more as a person.

Mixing with successful people is the fastest way up the professional ladder now. Be careful you don't cause old associates who have always been supportive and helpful, any offence. It's no use realising how much someone means to you after they've gone. The fact is you need all kinds of people in your world: business contacts, workmates, friends and lovers. The trick is to find a balance.

The test of a true friendship comes when you face a crisis together. When someone strives to please you and not themselves and is more concerned with your predicament than theirs, you know you've got a friend for life. Your overall attitude towards a close relationship or business partnership reaches an important turning point. Partly because of changes in circumstances and partly due to changes within this union.

You're so keen for a change of scene you're tempted to throw a few things in a bag and just go. If you don't get away soon you might feel you're going to go crazy. If you can't escape your daily responsibilities at least make some firm travel arrangements for the near future. Now is also a good time to broaden your mental horizons through new interests or a new field of study.

Your unconventional ideas will gain you flattering attention from people you always like to impress. Consult those who matter before taking any giant steps today and you could be surprised at their imaginative and enthusiastic response. Speaking of friends and associates, you are due to benefit from offers made by others to branch out in new areas. Be generous in sharing ideas and plans to gain acknowledgment from those who matter.

It is up to you to make the effort if you want to get something out of life. Thinking about what you're going to do but not taking action is just a waste of your precious time. To get motivated you need to set yourself small but reachable goals. If you've been in this situation many times before, you will only be repeating mistakes made in the past if you let yet another positive opportunity pass you by!