An old friend you thought you would never see again comes back into your life. If there are important people to see or telephone calls to make, your nerves could get the better of you. Take a deep breath; ignore any apprehension. Get straight to the point and keep your emotions under control. Towards the end of the day you don't seem to have as much stamina as usual.

You have no choice but to accept changes dictated by others in your professional life. You wonder how far you can trust people. For now, accept what is going on even if there hasn't been much in the way of warning. Conquer qualms; be prepared to vary routines that haven't worked in the past. It is pointless continuing with jobs which seem a waste of time.

Even if you don't care for a friend's new partner, don't let your feelings show. You never know: as you get to know them your liking for them could grow. Or you will never be very fond of them but does this matter? If someone makes a friend happy, don't be the one to stand in the way. It takes all sorts to make the world go round. Accept you can't get on with everyone!

If you and a partner have had a falling out, you might hope to be reunited soon. Sometimes you leave it to others to make all the moves for fear of being hurt or humiliated. Now and again, people are glad for you to take the initiative. Today is such a day. You might base your actions and proposals more on assumptions than certainties but it will be worth taking the risk.

The pace of life is hectic to say the least; you wonder where all your energy comes from! A pile of jobs need your attention; a colleague is conspicuous by their absence. Someone's illness is self inflicted through overindulgence these past few days. You have their obligations to deal with as well as your own and this doesn't make life easy for you.

As a Virgo you prefer to approach most areas of life in a down to earth way. A strongly practical mood is with you today. Those around you keep changing their tune and this will be irritating. Why are people so petulant? It could be they have ideas which could make the job run more smoothly. Take them on board. Show others you can be practical and versatile as well!

You could find a relationship with someone is a touch restricting now. Even if your feelings for them are strong, you can't help desiring more independence. Arrange it so you spend more time away from each other. The situation need only be temporary until you sort out your feelings. You can't seem to think straight when you are feeling so constricted.

Work on a relative who is unwilling to do as you ask; you know you aren't being unfair on them. Sharing responsibilities is a must if the household is to run well. Someone connected to your domestic set up is causing problems through carelessness or laziness. Show you aren't willing to tolerate this; you should soon see a complete reversal in their behaviour.

A Taurus or Virgo friend will know what's what when it comes to finances. Your judgement is clouded by impatience or a desire to own a new item, no matter what the cost. If you must go ahead and make a purchase, take a practical friend along with you to negotiate a better deal. This is not such a good time to instigate changes; they could backfire.

It's not like you to insist on getting your own way but you know you are doing the right thing today. People might grumble, groan and complain but you will ignore their protests. Team efforts are a struggle. Try changing your strategy. Let others have a say in what you do. Their interest and enthusiasm will increase and you won't feel so alienated.

Before you sense what is going on, you are entrusted with confidential information you would rather have not heard. It is up to you now to deal with some secret business. Be direct as you discuss your unwillingness to get involved too deeply. Later you might cancel plans to go out in favour of a relaxing evening spent at home with someone special.

Others won't ignore your suggestions as you are expecting; they will be keen to have your advice. Even in matters concerning their own lives, you might be able to make recommendations to make things easier for them. You could be reluctant to say too much because of times when people have disapproved of your ideas. Forget past criticism and help out where and when you can.