Lose control in a contentious state of affairs by letting someone see you're upset and you will lose the argument. You need to prep yourself before entering any situation where you know there will be discord and disagreement. It may be possible to turn someone else's anger or irritation against them rather than allowing them to do this to you. You might be surprised by how willing a rival is to go against their decisions of the past after listening to you.

Keeping a sense of humour when everything goes wrong and you're all at sixes and sevens, is a fine example for others. Where people were starting to panic, they will be able to laugh along with you and see the funny side of the situation. If you've arranged to meet a friend later, be sure you both agree on where or a misunderstanding could have you both waiting for each other at different places!

If someone is trying to charm you and you're fascinated by their magnetism, this is a trap you will willingly walk into! It might seem as if you've spent too much time on work and making money lately and not enough on hobbies, having fun and spending time with family and friends. All you want to do now is find a way to live life to the full even if only for a few brief moments. That's all it will take to remind you it's not all work; there is still room for romance and pleasure!

Say and do nothing if an old flame turns up wanting to pick up on where they last left off. If you're in a new relationship and you care about your partner, you need to tell the ex to beat it. Making an honest effort for a new relationship involves putting your past well behind you. If you're single and enjoying your current stretch of independence, ignore the temptation to jump at the next romantic offer that comes your way!

The intensity of a close relationship could take you by surprise. You might resent the way someone always expects you to be there when they need you but when the opposite is the case, it's always hard to track them down. Within a group situation, reputations can be damaged by the consequences of just one person's irresponsible actions. You might suddenly find yourself at the forefront of a team endeavour, trying to sort out problems that weren't of your making.

Social affairs aren't likely to run smoothly when one person stir things and causes trouble for all. You may have had high regards for someone until their behaviour now reveals their unyielding, gigantic pride. Their biting remarks could cause a permanent rift within a friendship; just be sure not to let their ugliness transform the beauty within you. Walking away and saying nothing is the best thing you can do.

Repeating yourself a dozen times won't make a blind bit of difference if someone doesn't want to hear. If only more people paid attention to what you are saying, you wouldn't have to go through the nightmare of nuisances which seem to plague your world today. You may have to sacrifice some principle or idea in order to appease a loved one. An emotional confrontation might throw you off course slightly but you will find a way to steer out of the confusion.

You're trying to keep life simple; others around you are making it very complicated because of their demands and needs. You could spend a frustrating day trying to agree on future travel plans and wondering whether it would be easier to go it alone! The snags that do occur are not particularly important in themselves and yet they're being blown up out of all proportion, upsetting your focus and train of thought. Some changes in plan may actually work out for the best!

Where there is confusion or a misunderstanding, you probably just need some time on your own to think things through. If you need to cut down on expenditures or save money, channel your mental energy into working out a new budget. A housemate may suggest a way to put aside a portion of your salary for saving. Go for safe investment ideas and steer clear of anything too risky. A small gathering of philosophical or spiritual people will be enlightening and enjoyable.

Keep a resolution in mind when you deal with a problematic situation; don't do or say anything on impulse. A disapproving or critical attitude will only clog your mind with negative thoughts and this won't help at all. Keep emotions out of it and be objective as the right approach is to be neither positive nor negative. Look at the problem, find out what is adding to it and analyse in favour of the outcome you're hoping to achieve.

Someone has misjudged and over ordered; there is a plentiful supply of items you don't really need. There may be a way of salvaging the situation, perhaps by giving some of it away to a local charity or Foundation Trust. An abrupt change in the pattern might follow when you find yourself in touch with people you greatly admire. Seeing the good in others will restore your optimistic tendencies and you may be arranging to free up some of your time in the future for voluntary work.

To feel good about yourself, you need to feel you are achieving: have you done anything lately to impress yourself? Accept a challenge and your efforts today could spur you on to even higher targets. Friends and other associates are ready and willing to give you a helping hand and the expansive atmosphere will keep you charged with positive energy. Your self esteem gets a boost and you will end the day feeling buoyant!