While they’re quite open to new ideas, people with a ‘doom and gloom’ approach may bring them down. They look at all aspects of a situation and accept outcomes may go ‘one way or another’. They come across as someone who has experienced life and can offer balanced advice to others and offer practical solutions to problems. They’re seen as fair-minded and can be positive at the start of any new venture. Set-backs may make them brood and question where they could have done things differently, but once they’ve weighed everything up they will be ready to get on with life.

They don’t seek the limelight and can be a little unnerved if they find themselves at the centre of attention. They are most comfortable in the company of people they know and thrive in familiar environments and situations. At times, their self-belief may falter and they may be tempted to rely on friends and loved ones for strength and confidence especially if they are unsure about a situation. If people close to them offer reassurance and approval their confidence soars.

They enjoy socializing with friends and come across as friendly; engaging with others quite easily. On nights out they sometimes prefer to sit back and enjoy the show while others take centre stage. Dinner parties with friends where the banter and laughter flows easily may appeal to them more than wild nights on the town with new and different people. They come across as relaxed and happy and know when to ‘call it a night’. As long they have enough ‘me’ time they’ll always have time for friends.

They’re not afraid to make decisions or to speak their mind but won’t cut off their nose to spite their face in order to get a point across. They will assert their personality but are mindful of how their approach may affect others, this means they’ll temper their domineering side. If they sense someone has a more assertive personality they will be happy to let them take the lead – especially if by doing so conflict is avoided. Because they tend to know what they want from life and from relationships, they are good at making decisions that will leave other people sure of where they stand.

This person may daydream about jacking in the day job and travelling the world but deep down they know that this would cause them to spiral into panic mode. They are happier when they have a plan – albeit a flexible one. They can use routine as a security blanket and don’t enjoy being caught off-guard. They prefer to know where they stand with others. Although romantic gestures such as a weekend away or a dinner date may thrill them, they’d like at least 24 hours notice of them.

Although there are times when this person wants to buck the trend, they get a sense of security and belonging from traditional values. They like the idea of the ‘white picket fence’ but may want to paint it blue or green. They have respect for rules and institutions and feel comfortable with the way things are. They won’t resist change if there is a good reason for it, and embrace the part of modern life that they see as being ‘forward-thinking’. However, they do like to root their beliefs in what has gone before.

They’re in control and call a spade a spade. People always know exactly where they stand with them, which is a valuable commodity. Although others may see them as quite strong, they don’t mind displaying their soft side now and then, especially when they think others need their support and comfort. They often know exactly what to say but may feel they need a bit of practice in how to say things.

On the whole, they’ll believe in someone’s integrity until proved otherwise but they won’t give others as long a rope as more trusting friends. Life experience has taught them that they should be on their guard and opening up too soon could leave them vulnerable to being hurt. They will expect a new partner to earn their trust and may take some time to trust someone new. Once trust is in place they’ll feel relaxed and this will make any partner feel secure in the relationship.