As the Moon makes a very strong link with the planet Mars today, is confers a tremendous tenacity of purpose. You have an extremely high energy level, and are raring to get on with projects and objectives you want to initiate. In your eagerness to proceed, it might be difficult to accept differing views from those close to you, but they need to be considered if you want to keep the peace. To avoid unnecessary arguments, then at least try to listen to other opinions before forging ahead - it could make all the difference.

You rely very much on your instinctive feelings and reactions in your communications with friends acquaintances and family. Perhaps they are unduly coloured by past events and circumstances, so be sure that you have all the relevant and up to date information before you inadvertently cause some dissension by misinterpreting what you see as the facts. It would be easy to make a mistake under the current planetary alignments, so be sure to verify your data first. It could save a lot of bad feeling all around.

You may be feeling a little touchy today, and so will be especially sensitive to what you perceive as criticism. On a normal day you would brush off a casual observation about the value of your car or home for example, but today you take it very much to heart ­ perhaps far too intensely. Try to keep things in perspective and realise that no offence was intended. Acting hastily would only succeed in making the situation even more tense, so rise above it.

Sensitivity in your relationships with others is the key issue as you want to assert yourself and your intentions. Try to be sensitive to their needs and feelings, and you will find that they will much more readily accede to you wishes. Perhaps more than usual you will feel the need for independence and you will be inclined to stick up for yourself against any seeming provocation. Give some deep thought and consideration before acting on any impulses ­ it would be far more effective to formulate plans carefully first.

An underlying sense of uneasiness could prompt you to temporarily withdraw from social activities and contact with your friends. Quiet reflection and contemplation is what you want at the moment, and so you may arrange your schedule in order to allow yourself the luxury of solitude. It might be helpful to look at the way you usually deal with difficulties and problems, and see if there are better ways of handling them. You have the strength and initiative to attain a high level of self-awareness now, and this can only be to your advantage.

Working as part of a team attracts you now, and you may search for a group whose ideals and goals match your own. If you can find such an affiliation it will be tremendously rewarding, but if not, then you are likely to become somewhat frustrated or even irritable. Do not give up you will succeed in your quest - with a little determination and perseverance you will soon find your niche. In the meantime you may feel especially protective of your friends, and so will jump in and defend them at any incitement.

Interactions in your working environment may prove to be quite testing and challenging under the current planetary prominence. Keep calm in any difficult situations, and draw on your inherent diplomatic skills - conflicts and arguments are far less likely to occur if you do. Although there is an extremely strong desire in you to achieve the goals and objectives you have set yourself, enlisting the help of other people will be far more productive than trying to force them into complying with your wishes.

You have firm beliefs and opinions, and may hold on to them tenaciously ­ even when under pressure to change. Should others try to impose their ideas upon you, then they are likely to meet with strong opposition. Perhaps this is a day when you will be challenged in this way, and others will find you an impassioned adversary. Try not to become too embroiled in an argument, but keep it in mind that they are as entitled to their opinions as you are to yours.

Emotional encounters with other people, perhaps concerning joint endeavours or finances, could have a profound effect upon you. It is possible that disagreements could arise about how to make use of shared money or resources, and this could provoke conflicting opinions and without due care could even lead to arguments. If you are able to discuss the issues, it may have the effect of transforming any entrenched views you hold, and this will open up the way for a mutually acceptable compromise to be reached.

Tensions could arise in your close one-to-one relationships if you are too assertive in your approach. If there are any grievances niggles that you want to discuss, then it would be most advantageous to bring the matter up in a compassionate and thoughtful way instead of making it seem like an accusatory statement. The present position of the planets indicate that emotions are running high and although here is the possibility of discord, with careful forethought, there is a excellent chance that they can be dealt with harmoniously.

With your high energy levels you may even surprise yourself today by how much you are able to accomplish. It is particularly important to you not only to achieve what you set out to do, but also to have your efforts appreciated. If this is not forthcoming, then you may well feel a little irritated ­ and let others know how you feel! While these emotions may be justified, try not to be too impulsive in your reproaches, or you may later regret something said in haste.

If someone tries to stop you doing what you want to do, they are likely to provoke a sharp response from you. It is not that you want an argument it is just that the creative impulse in you is very strong and demanding expression. Your main concern now is to evince your ideas in your own particular way ­ however uncharacteristic or original they seem to others. Home and family could provide a welcome haven from all the cares of the day, and be the source of much comfort and solace.