Tempers are heated today; with any luck there will be someone who is cool and composed around you to smooth the way. Close relationships aren't all they could be but don't start accusing others of being inconsiderate. Once a stressful event is over, people will lighten up and everything will get back to normal. Any work you have done recently to start improving your health is now starting to pay off.

You have a big influence in group situations; you will deal with authority figures with cool self assurance. Joining a committee or taking a leading role in a team effort will create positive opportunities for personal growth. A meeting you hadn't been looking forward to could be beneficial for you. Although in some matters someone will try to force your hand, you won't let them influence you or rush you into anything.

While you have no doubt about your feelings, other people might accuse you of being mistaken or unrealistic. For this reason you're inclined not to want to discuss your thoughts with others. You just don't expect them to understand. You are going to feel isolated and lonely if you withdraw from friends and loved ones you are normally close to. Doing something you're interested in such as sport, music or writing will make you feel better today.

Are you spending an unreasonable amount of time on one thing, at the expense of others? Your resolve to reach an objective is worthy of praise but not everyone will grasp the reason behind your current obsession. Whatever motivates you cannot be easily explained; you may even feel it's none of anyone else's business. Even so, it might pay to give a loved one who needs it some attention. Try and think of this in terms of an investment in your relationship!

Broadening your intellectual, spiritual and professional horizons takes priority now. You want to know you are doing your utmost to improve your knowledge, life and circumstances. A need to achieve success and to be the best at what you do is what sets you apart from others. Eliminating frustrations and hold ups will not be a problem when you are so full of enthusiasm, health and vitality.

Your energy and interest in life might seem to have just drained away today; the feeling will be temporary. A partner's refusal to accompany you on a journey, holiday or failing to get time off work when you're hoping to take a holiday might be the reason why you're feeling so fed up. A lack of activity makes you even more restless. The way to get the best from this day is to forget joint interests and concentrate on private affairs.

If you feel doubtful or anxious, cast your worries aside and think positively. Don't feel you have to stick to your usual routine. This will be a good time for making necessary changes. Rather than forcing yourself to do anything you don't want to do, it would be easier to give in to your more restless inclinations. At some time today money might crop up in conversations as there is a need to discuss the pros and cons of an investment or insurance scheme.

Ignore what others are saying and focus on your own needs, interests and goals now. You need to see beyond your immediate surroundings and fix your eyes on a point in the distance. Be sure to keep this goal in mind. Over the weeks ahead hold steady on your course and be prepared to ride out any storms that get in the way. You're in for a busy and hard working phase ahead when your energy will be directed towards a specific aim.

You are in an energetic and even aggressive mood; you need to find an outlet for all your energy. Exercise is always important for people born under Fire signs like yourself. It is good for your health and it also helps you de-stress. Similarly, meditation is good for the soul. An older associate might get you talking about philosophical or religious ideas and this may lead to a greater curiosity about the mysteries of life.

It is important you aren't too hard on yourself today, so give yourself time to relax and do things you enjoy. Although you aren't unhappy with your present living conditions you might feel an impulse to reflect on your lifestyle to see if there is room for improvement. In the evening a friend or colleague might introduce you to something you are good at and this will be a great boost to your confidence.

Matters within the family may be unsettling; a housemate is being selfish and egotistical. Someone's inconsiderate attitude is upsetting a number of people, not just you. Although you're tempted to turn your back on them you might feel that in some way they need you. Your conscience will guide you to have a diplomatic word with them to think more carefully about the consequences of their careless words and actions.

Your nerves are on edge and you wonder how you are going to get through a situation you aren't looking forward to. There's something unavoidable about what's going on today and you intend to be strong even though emotionally it is going to be quite trying. Get something you want to avoid over with and this frees your mind of worries. It will also give you the chance to plan more positively for the future.