You shouldn't have to push yourself too hard to keep up with the competition. Toning down your efforts so you can enjoy a more leisurely time should sound alright to you. Working flat out each and every day would only leave you exhausted and irritable. Gossipy conversations will eventually bore you as most of what you hear is grossly fabricated. Sometimes it's better for you to mind your own business.

Someone with an exotic background could make you an offer you hardly have to think about. Maybe it's time you had more excitement in your life. Going against a loved-one's wishes could cause a temporary rift but this is one time you feel you have to go with your own instincts. Be open to new possibilities today and this flexible attitude will give you a new sense of control over your destiny.

Expect a busy day meeting and greeting newcomers to your circle; it might be up to you too to show new colleagues the ropes. You're back on the right track and keen to share your brilliant ideas. There's always a market for positive people and organisers. Today's opportunities give you the chance to display your unique talents and no matter what the outlet you will be delighted with where this leads.

Hiding your light behind a bushel isn't going to bring you much luck in the future. By proving your capabilities, you will make way for a series of successes; these could last for some months to come. You may feel discouraged when things aren't progressing as you'd like in which case consider new ways to approach the problems. It could be others aren't aware of your talents, experience or knowledge. Bring this to their attention and they will take a step back and let you lead the way.

Some people you know are desperately trying to launch a project without a lot of success. By providing your help and support you will know just what to do to help them get it off the ground. Even if it means making a few personal sacrifices to give them the time they need, look on this as a cosmic test of your altruism. You've always said you'd be happy to help someone for free. Now it's time to put your money where your mouth is!

Furthering your career could mean taking a training course or evening class. Don't make it seem like you're reluctant to make the effort. Your boss or a senior colleague is only interested in those who are enthusiastic and serious about their job. The more you are willing to grow with the company, the more likely it is your future will remain secure. An email or text message will remind you of someone you haven't seen in ages.

Be prepared to have your horizons opened through a travel or educational experience. A mentor who has always recognised your worth will be urging you to take a chance to develop your skills and talents. If you've never given yourself much credit for your abilities, maybe it's time you started to realise exactly what you are capable of. Seize this opportunity to move forward in life; you will never be on your own.

Others are congenial; there's unlikely to be any major differences as to how jobs should be carried out. This is convenient for you. You are anxious to switch jobs or get on with other things but you won't do this until you've completed all unfinished business of the past. A really bright idea could strike which helps bring closure to some matters and this will be a relief for all.

One-to-one associations will help you better understand your own needs. The more you talk, share and reach out to others, the more you will start to understand how other people see you. A religious or philosophical mood might lead to discussions about different faiths and spiritual beliefs. Pleasure comes from sharing your interests and there is every chance romance could blossom out of friendship or a work relationship.

If you're single, your spirit now yearns for a partnership that might provide security, warmth and affection. Attached? It could be you want more out of romance than you're currently getting. Relationships are important to you and this could be the day to make more effort to strengthen ties in the business and personal areas of your life. Stifling emotions never helps communication. Tell it as it is.

Your aim these days is to spend more time with one special person. This may be your significant other or it is someone you're hoping to strike up a romance with. Their positive feedback to your suggestions and intentions will be heart-warming. Trying to keep track of someone's movements could mean you will be out and about more than usual. Don't exhaust yourself through socialising or this could curb your creativity.

Hang on in there if projects aren't as smooth running as expected. Figure out what needs to be done to improve matters and consider the consequences of making some slight changes but don't give in. You might sometimes feel as if you have more than your fair share of responsibilities when absenteeism seems rife in the workplace. Comments from a senior colleague will boost your spirits and help you in your aims over the weeks to come.