Keep your ears open while working behind the scenes; you just might pick up some confidential information that will serve you well. Mercury's soft angle to Pluto makes this an ideal time to gain insight into office politics and machinations. It's always good to know who really pulls the strings in a big organisation.

You can read your partner's mind today; go ahead and cater to their every last wish and whim. Their responsiveness could literally take your breath away. This is also a good time to correct any behaviour designed to push your partner’s buttons. You don't need to resort to sneaky tactics when your perceptions are razor sharp.

Communicative Mercury's soft link to Pluto makes for a fine time to call up people out of the blue. If you've been longing for a change of scenery, arrange to visit somebody who lives a distance away. There's nothing more refreshing than escaping day-to-day reality. Pack light, but don't forget your camera.

Someone could come out of the woodwork to defend you when you least expect it; looks like your good deeds are starting to pay off. Mercury's friendly relationship with Pluto gives you an added element of mental power in a group situation. Don't let anybody take you for granted. The operation couldn't run without you.

You may have an entirely different impression of someone who has just entered your social circle; keep your impressions mum. The truth will come out when everyone least expects it. In the meantime, keep a safe distance from the person in question. Penetrating planets makes your intuition hum: psychologically you’re hot.

Listen to your heart when ironing out a communication problem with a difficult co-worker. Chances are this person feels unappreciated and neglected. Praising their efforts will cause all the tension in your relationship to melt away. This breakthrough comes courtesy of Mercury in league with powerhouse Pluto.

Reaching out to a neighbour or associate has unexpected benefits now. You discover that you have more in common than you ever imagined. Let this be a lesson that you can never judge a book by its cover. Isn't it nice when you're worst fears are proved wrong? Today’s actions will transform how you get on with people close by.

Entertaining people at home turns out to be more fun than you originally thought. Don't get too upset if everything doesn't go according to plan; your guests will enjoy themselves regardless. You’re about to make several influential contacts this fine day. Spread yourself around; you can't afford to ignore anyone.

It's time to confront a persistent bully who seems to delight in pointing out your every mistake. Confront this person in a public place; otherwise, they may just try to attack someone else. Fortunately, psychologically you’re in control giving you the strength to conquer your rivals with a minimum of stress.

Taking a money management course or advice can help you turn a sizeable profit to take control of your finances. Positive planets makes it easy to detect subtle trends and influences that will work in your favour. Isn't it time you realised the prosperity that is rightfully yours? You can, if you’ve a mind to.

Making a new friend allows you to express a side of your personality that you usually keep hidden from everyone. Stop trying to anticipate everybody else's needs and move forward with your own. The stars work to bolster your confidence. It's easy to achieve success once you've discovered your personal power.

You have great instincts about what people really wants from a job; let your creativity run wild. You’re about to boost your status in a large organisation or company. Don't feel pressured into taking a public position if you'd rather stay behind the scenes. You're the one calling the shots today; you’re empowered.