Having to repair a problem associated with your private life could be more complicated than expected. Things that go wrong today could be costly to fix or restore. If you must call in a plumber, builder or electrician get more than one quote for the work. If possible, opt for a firm who has a good reputation in your neighbourhood. You don't want to find yourself at the mercy of someone who is untrustworthy or unreliable.

Friends make big assurances and you are right to suspect they won't be able to fulfil their promises. Well meaning people could cause you some anxiety when their ideas and projections are more linked to fiction than fact! Contact with foreigners or those in distant places will give you little satisfaction. Too many ifs and buts make it so you don't know where you are or what you're doing from one moment to the next.

A domineering or interfering boss could find himself left high and dry as you escape to a more congenial workplace. Carrying out your threats makes it plain you aren't going to toe the line. A job move could involve some radical changes; these will enhance your future professional prospects. Within the family a small disagreement could build up out of all proportion as someone exaggerates a minor discrepancy.

No matter how fantastic you're feeling as the day begins, don't overly commit yourself today. You're adventurous and there's a strong urge to push ahead in your aims but travel and joint activities will eventually wear you out. The chance to travel provides a perfect opportunity for you to widen your personal horizons. Just don't expect to fulfil all your plans in the one day. Take the journey nice and slow!

To keep the peace you may have to let a partner call the tune over a conflicting financial issue. Although you feel annoyed by their high handed attitude, you could be pleasantly surprised at the consequences. Sometimes others have to be forceful in order to get you to go along with them; after all they are up against a pretty powerful personality! A friend who is being frivolous or foolish over a romantic situation will soon get their comeuppance.

Regard all health and safety rules in the workplace; you don't want to expose yourself to occupational hazards. At work today, the atmosphere will leave a lot to be desired. It won't be easy to make the best use of your time and energy when other people meddle in your business and obstruct your progress. This evening, time spent with a loved one will make up for your previous vexation. Friends can't seem to get enough of your charming company!

Work recently started as a team might hit a few stumbling blocks. Don't give up as once you get over the teething problems you will be glad of your persistence. The mood of someone you're spending a good part of the day with might make you ill at ease. Eventually you might find an excuse to slip away and get on with things on your own. As it is you will make better progress through solo efforts.

Social opportunities might appeal to you but not your partner and this could be the start of some friction between you. Someone's attitude is really getting to you, stirring up emotions you find hard to keep under control. It might benefit if you try to adopt a more easy going attitude towards life. Just as, if you're finding it difficult to deal with someone in authority, keep your cool and don't take their critical remarks too seriously!

Family relationships will have their ups and downs and today there are more lows than highs! Where there is controversy be patient and you will find a way to weaken a housemate's resolve. If those sharing your world don't listen to what you say or agree with what you do, you should consider whether they're feeling the same about you. A sense of humour will help you make light of a tense situation.

Current responsibilities have you running around all over the place; you feel you're wasting time a lot of the time! You know what you are doing is important and it's inevitable you need to spend time tying up loose ends before you can go any further. Keep thinking positive and eventually your efforts will flourish and the consequences will not be minimal. Do something creative to forget your everyday responsibilities, this evening.

Arrangements other people are making are extravagant and far more expensive than you'd previously agreed to. Even if you did set a spending limit beforehand, others seem to have forgotten all about this now. If a friend or loved one is getting carried away with some excessive ideas, they won't be happy when you intervene. Even so, they will thank you in time, for saving them some money!

It would be easy to let a special achievement go to your head; try to stay calm and composed. People are impressed by your efforts today and there is a likely award, grant or funding offered. It may become increasingly obvious someone is slightly envious of your success. Don't be too trusting of this person if they try to pry into your personal affairs.