Some jarring news may cause you to rethink the way you conduct everyday affairs. It's possible people have misread your motives, causing your reputation to suffer. Practice putting things into writing from now on, and double-check your e-mails and faxes for clarity and sense. Shooting from the hip is no longer working for you. A more studied, cautious approach will help you avoid future misunderstandings.

Your salary and possessions are highlighted by today's solar eclipse. Start looking around for alternate sources of income, in case one steady stream has suddenly dried up. It's also important to keep your possessions under lock and key. If you do lose something, don't let it get you down, this is a time for you to philosophically accept the things you cannot change and then move onwards and upwards.

Massive changes on the personal front force you to reconsider your needs. Let go of an outmoded habit that you have been clinging to for safety. End relationships that make you feel sabotaged and undervalued. Say goodbye to a job that doesn't suit your personality. Even though the initial breaking away may be painful, you'll look back on this day with gratitude. Maintaining a charade will compromise your health and happiness.

Upsetting events could force you into seclusion today; you're tired of putting yourself on the line. Someone you've supported could unexpectedly turn against you. A hidden enemy could step out of the shadows. A powerful institution could make you feel intimidated. Whatever the source of your trouble, it is best to recharge your batteries in a quiet, secure place. Listen to your heart, and trust what it has to say.

It's best not to make any big decisions about friendships or lofty aims right now. Some sobering truths may force you to reassess certain relationships and aspirations. It may seem at times you've been living a lie. If that's the case, don't blame yourself. There were forces at work that were impossible to detect. The best you can do is file this day under "learning experiences." Better opportunities will arrive this August.

A resolution to a long, protracted battle at work could finally arrive today. Suddenly, the blinders will be taken off, allowing you to see the truth of your situation. You may be able to find a career more suited to your talents. Alternately, you could be handed a position of power as a means of apology. Whatever shifts occur today, you can be sure they will result in a better job situation.

Today's eclipse is about to broaden your intellectual horizons, whether you want to or not. Someone could open your eyes to behaviour that is unintentionally bigoted or unfair. Rather than trying to justify these actions, let the truth of this person's words sink into your heart. Vow to change your ways from this day forward. The worst thing in the world isn't prejudice; it's the refusal to relinquish it.

Shared money matters and financial dealings could be a source of upheaval. A person who has been entrusted with funds may prove unreliable. Although it pains you to do so, it's time for you to assume control. This may involve taking classes in money management or tracking down old records. Fortunately, you're resourceful and diligent enough to restore order to this chaos in relatively little time.

Restructuring a relationship is essential to your long-term happiness. If you can no longer reconcile yourself to a partner's differences, it's important to end things now. The longer you delay this break-up, the harder it will be for you both. Alternately, you may decide you can no longer deal with someone without making an official arrangement. Signing a contract with a business partner or getting married could be in the cards.

A wake-up call regarding your health could be issued today. If a problem that plagued you in the past flares up again, you may have to readjust your work habits. Find ways to reduce stress on that particular part of the body. Most importantly, engage in relaxing activities to ease your anxieties. Prayer, meditation, or nature walks can lessen the mounting pressure. Stop pushing yourself past the limit of endurance.

This could prove to be one of the most exciting days of the entire year for you. It's highly likely you could spot the love of your life from across a crowded room. Alternately, creative inspiration could hit you like a bolt of lightning. You could also discover you're about to become a parent. However today's eclipse affects you, you can be sure it will bring exciting new energy into your life.

You need to be more assertive with domestic issues that have been preying on your mind. If a neighbour is being too aggressive or noisy or a relative has been overly demanding, you must speak up now. Finding alternate living arrangements or asking a person to move out of your abode may be the only way to preserve your sanity. Once the challenge has been issued, peace and sanity will be restored.