A wonderful day for wishful thinking as you can put profound emotional power behind your hopes and dreams. Friends can have undue influence over your behaviour today. Keep in mind that their needs may not match yours. Consequently, programs, books or associations that work for them may not work for you. Look within to discover what is right for you. It may be you need to spend more time alone.

An emotional involvement will violate an ambition so don't be swayed to do the wrong thing for the wrong reasons. You could be totally off base with regard to career concerns. If you're contemplating any drastic moves, save them until later. It may turn out that your fears were just the result of an unfounded rumour. Besides, the weekend is almost here. You should be thinking how you'll spend your leisure time.

A weekend away by water is the best thing you can do choose the ocean, sea, lake, river or pond! Beware of being too tightly tied to the values that were imposed on you since birth. A life philosophy should be constantly growing and changing. This doesn't mean you have to dispose of your beliefs altogether. Just fine tune them a wee bit, and recognise where your parents' attitudes differ from yours.

Psyching yourself up to deal with a taboo issue could lead you to becoming overly paranoid, don't. Unwarranted fears about sex and death could leave you paralysed with fear. You have to take the long view of things. You were put in this earth for a limited amount of time. Spend it doing the things you love, and expect to mourn losses along the way. You're no more or less important than your fellow human beings.

Something from your past has a bad effect upon a relationship but don't let what was then spoil now. You may not be giving a loved one the benefit of the doubt. Try to be a more charitable before accusing them of insensitivity. You're the one who is being insensitive if you expect the focus of your partnership to be on you all the time. If you're not part of a couple, an inflated ego could be the cause.

A psychosomatic attack is as painful as physical ills get the truth and deal with the real symptoms. Some dissatisfaction you feel may be rooted in your job or lifestyle habits. Don't underestimate the effect of your physical health on your mental outlook. Take the time you need to eat well and move your body. If that means cutting back on family responsibilities, so be it. You need to attend to your own needs first.

See someone as they really are rather than you'd like them to be; sunlight is different to moonshine. The temptation to deceive yourself romantically is strong indeed. However, you're setting yourself up for disappointment if you continue to idolise the object of your affection. Even the healthiest relationship can be comprised of two flawed people. It's time to give up your fairy tale image of love.

Emotional blackmail is possible with a female relative who loves you but goes about it the wrong way. You may feel tempted to draw the shades and pull the covers over your head today. That's fine; we all have times when reality is too much to bear. However, it's unrealistic to avoid someone indefinitely. Make a plan to sit down with this person and resolve any conflicts. This is especially important for you, as you let resentments fester.

Professing your feelings for someone emotionally is good so long as you're dead sure that how you feel. Resist the urge to jump to conclusions, especially where rivals are concerned. A constructive criticism can be experienced as a catty remark if you insist on being paranoid. Double check any e-mails before hitting the "send" button. Otherwise, the wrong party could get hold of private, juicy information.

Not a good day for retail therapy as it will cause more problems than you're trying to forget. You may be overreacting with regard to money matters. If you're not sure of how much you have and how much you owe, call your bank today. Your situation is probably a lot worse (or a lot better) than you realise. Once you know the truth, you'll be able to adapt your behaviour so it supports your financial goals.

You're sentimental and easily swayed so don't let someone have their wicked way with you. You don't have the most accurate perceptions of your strengths and weaknesses. Cocky behaviour could land you in hot water with authorities. A love interest could be turned off, too. Practice listening more than you speak. Chance remarks have a way of shedding light on persistent personal problems.

A memory comes back like a blast from the past, learn from it and don't make the same mistake twice. Retreating into your shell may not be the best response to feeling alienated. Instead, reach out to someone who has experienced similar disappointments. Confiding your worries to others feels a little awkward to you, because you're usually the one handing out advice. Be open to accepting help; it will make you feel more human.