Contention makes it so you can't relax your guard. Opposing parties see issues from different perspectives and you might wonder if there will ever be agreement. It will become apparent there are no correct or incorrect answers; all is based on perception and point of view. For this reason someone is going to have to step in and suggest a compromise. Either that or all should agree that in this particular instance, a settlement will never be reached.

An incident or something you witness will have a big impact on your feelings and your outlook. You are starting to feel more confident in your knowledge and more certain of something you were vague about before. Skills you have recently learned are making you more flexible and able to cope with change without feeling anxious or uncertain. Others are looking to you for strength and guidance and you seem to bring out the best in everyone now.

A position you've recently been offered makes you feel you have a responsibility to others. You must lead by example but you should never forget you're human too. As long as you treat others the way you would want them to treat you, you will earn their respect. Should you make the odd mistake on the way, it's unlikely you will be penalised. After all, you've earned yourself a reputation of being honest, fair and reliable.

In concerns and situations that are important to you, you will be organised and sensible. For other things which don't matter, you won't be as bothered. This won't please a friend or partner who was hoping you'd take some affairs more seriously. You know your priorities and you won't be persuaded differently. Anything you don't consider important will either get your cursory interest or no attention at all. Others who feel differently can make their own choices on how they allocate their time.

You could realise a greater degree of financial freedom with a little discipline and common sense. Before spending on anything over the next few days, examine your reasons for the purchase. Are the items really necessary or are you spending to fill an emotional void in your life? If the answer is the latter, you could remedy this problem by looking to your closest relationships in order to find the affection and emotional security you currently crave.

Your people skills are put to the test when someone you work with or see every day makes it obvious they aren't happy. If you're worried about their behaviour, offer them a listening ear. If this is a valued member of a team and you worry they might lose other people's respect or trust due to their current performance, suggest ways to allay this. If you're in a managerial position, be sure to be there with an open door for any of your employees.

Focus on what you're proud of and what you have accomplished today. Steer your mind away from fears, anxieties and perceived failures as this isn't helpful or productive. If you've somehow got yourself in a rut, set new goals for the future and reward yourself for small steps taken towards these. Should there be something awkward in need of thrashing out with a partner, choose neutral, comfortable surroundings to discuss the issue.

The more unusual the entertainment program booked, the higher your spirits will be. Mixing with different faces will give you a lot to talk about later in the week. A combination of certainty and knowledge makes you stand out from your competitors and if you're vying for business, there's a strong chance the contract you long for will soon be yours.

You're wasting far too much time now on trivial past times, with online friends and on pursuits that don't really matter. Time might fly when you're having fun but does this get the important jobs done? You may have to cut yourself off from such pursuits to do some serious work. It might help to get together with those who have similar commitments. They will remind you of your responsibilities. Friends and colleagues should be a support, not a distraction.

Some people are argumentative and unreasonable; you're inclined to be equally as offhand with them. Don't follow their path; you are better than that. The best way to deal with awkward people is to act as if they aren't bothering you. This will deflate their confidence. If controversial issues are being discussed don't let others influence you. Explore for yourself things you can tolerate and be honest about what you can't.

Give yourself regular breaks away from the job you're working on now; if you need extra help, ask for it. Let other people know your goals and they will understand and encourage you to work on specific areas until the job is complete. Office politics could get out of hand as someone uses devious methods to get their own way. An investigation should reveal and put the situation to rights.

It's the anticipation of coming events that keeps you bright; this invokes your innate ability to fantasise. You might imagine how wonderful a first date is going to be when you're convinced you've found your Mr or Ms Right. All kinds of pleasant scenarios spring into your mind and keep you cheerful all day long. Whether or not reality is as exciting as the dream, time will tell. Until then, you're happy to live in hope and expectation.