Communications with co-workers may be sharp and unpleasant. It feels as though you've been carrying the load of the whole team. Stop and think about how you've contributed to this increasingly difficult situation. Looks like you have to play the bad guy - or gal - if you're going divest yourself of unwelcome responsibilities.

Financial setbacks could be cutting into your leisure time. Fortunately, you don't have to spend a lot of money to treat yourself well. One of the best ways you can pamper yourself is to say "no" to several social invitations and spend a pleasant day by yourself. Work on a creative project; your imagination demands expression.

A person with an exotic background may prompt you to visit another country. A spontaneous trip could set off a train of fortuitous events for you these next few weeks. Don't listen to the cautionary tales of fearful travellers. The more chances you take in life, the better prepared you will be to meet future challenges.

A Freudian slip could prove most embarrassing. Instead of dwelling on your social gaffe, consider what your subconscious is trying to tell you. Covering up shameful feelings is a futile task; your emotions are bound to manifest themselves one way or another. Take the healthy route and confide in a friend.

Do you believe in love at first sight? Well, you may after attending a social gathering tonight. The Moon's favourable angle to unpredictable Uranus could put a magnetic, compelling romantic interest right in your path. Beware, however: this may be a case of two ships passing in the night. Enjoy the magic while it lasts.

Your reputation as a quiet, accommodating person could be shattered after an angry confrontation. Resist the urge to apologise; it's about time you drew the line with this character. Actually, there's nothing wrong with folks being a little afraid of you. Your words will carry more force when they do.

Your artistic talents could take you to a bizarre even foreign locale if you play your cards right. However, you're going to have to say "yes" to an exciting opportunity before you really feel comfortable. Never fear, though; the Moon's in friendly liaison with Uranus promises that personal gambles are bound to pay off.

Friends could be draining you of both material and emotional resources. Sometimes taking care of others is a means of avoiding your own troubles. When is the last time you were honest with yourself? A lack of intimate relationships will eventually wear a hole in your heart. Put yourself on the line.

An unexpected phone call or e-mail renews your belief that life is beautiful. If you believe you've been granted a favour by some unseen cosmic force, give thanks by performing a random act of kindness on a stranger. Don't tell anybody else what you've done; that will spoil all the fun.

The Moon's hostility towards Mars makes an already difficult life lesson even harder to learn. The problem may have its source in your unwillingness to see the other person's point of view. When you stop insisting that your way is the only way to do things, you'll stop getting so overwrought about ridiculous trivia.

You could be inexplicably drawn to a person who makes traditionalists cringe with embarrassment. There's nothing more attractive than a character who refuses to play by society's rules. Just make sure that this rebelliousness is played out in healthy ways; you wouldn't want to attach yourself to an addict or fanatic.

Domestic life starts to lose its charm as mundane chores begin to mount. Don't take your frustration out on relatives; this unhappiness has its roots in your own negative familial experiences and feelings. Are you scared of what it means to be accountable to other people? If so, consider what you'd lose without them.