Your sixth sense is heightened, so apply it to any murky situations you've been coping with. Don't be surprised if you feel the urge to attend a different religious service or learn more about a spiritual practice. There's more to life than family and work - you need to connect with more universal principles to be content.

Joining an organisation makes you feel less isolated and afraid; it's time to come out of your shell. Team up with people who have a proven track record of sticking together through good times and bad. A friendly gardening group or gourmet club might suit your refined tastes. Offer to host a meeting in your home.

This is an excellent time to launch negotiations, whether it's asking for a raise or a different set of duties. You have a good sense of when to approach the concerned parties; feel free to lean on their weak spots if they seem unyielding. Although you hate emotional blackmail of any kind, you may have to commit it to get what you deserve.

An increasing interest in different philosophies and cultures causes you to take a more expansive view of the world. This could change the way you approach problems with your loved ones. Adopt a more forceful approach when you see them try to wiggle out of responsibilities. You need more time for yourself.

It may be necessary to review a retirement plan or jointly held finances and make some adjustments. You wouldn't want to let other people have control over your future security. If you're out of your depth, take a class in money management. Contrary to what you may think, it isn't rocket science - anybody can do it with the proper schooling.

Meeting with people one-on-one is better than getting together with a big group. You can't possibly hold a meaningful conversation in a crowd. Make a special effort to reach out to a neighbour or relative who seems depressed. Your compassion can go a long way toward healing their pain. Deep down inside, you want to be of service.

You have good reason to be more concerned about your health; you got into some bad habits this winter. Make a special effort to enjoy healthy, wholesome meals. Fresh fruits and vegetables will put a beautiful glow back into your cheeks again. Limit your intake of fast food to two meals per week. Set sensible goals for yourself.

Spending more time on hobbies or artistic pursuits makes work seem less stressful. You have a tendency to obsess over things. Varying your routine will make you less susceptible to these destructive thought patterns. Going back to a medium you struggled with as a child could be especially rewarding. Allow yourself to make mistakes.

If household responsibilities have spiralled out of control, you've got to draw up a schedule. Even small children can be given simple tasks. Nobody should be exempt from doing their part. If you don't have help at your disposal, consider hiring somebody to do heavy jobs once a month. It will save you valuable time and effort.

An imaginative writing project allows you to work out problems that have been weighing on your mind. Don't bother with plotting out your story; just let your inspired pen move across the paper. The same is true when it comes to an intuitive business plan, go with the flow and let things develop naturally, you will be surprised at the results.

Being tight-fisted with money can actually prevent money from flowing into your life. From now on, vow to give a set percentage of your income to charity. It doesn't matter how low the figure is; just so long as you make this a regular practice. Think of this as a tribute to the small blessings you currently enjoy.

You're more confident about your intellectual abilities, and aren't shy about advancing new ideas now Mercury powers into Pisces. Normally, you hold back in a crowd, waiting for others to propose plans. It's time to change your approach. Some folks will be surprised at your aggressive behaviour, but it feels wonderfully liberating to you. Keep it up!