You've got to go for the burn now that the Moon is conjunct Mars. Step up your exercise regimen, channel more time into creative activities, and above all, stay busy. The worst thing you could do during this kind of transit is sit around and contemplate your navel. Find a good use for all that nervous energy being stored up in your system.

You turn heads wherever you go right now, thanks to the Moon and Mars meeting in your fifth house of romance and enterprise. There's something about the way you move that makes temperatures start to rise. Go ahead and overextend yourself socially; you have a knack for being in the right place at the right time.

Don't feel tempted to move if you're bored by your surroundings. Instead, grab a paintbrush, put up some wallpaper, or re-tile the bathroom. Your surroundings have a strong effect on the way you feel about yourself. Is your home a sumptuous castle or a sorry storage space? Make changes accordingly and even use Feng Shui as a guide.

The phone is bound to ring off the hook now that the Moon and Mars join forces in your third house of communications. Don't let hysterical friends, neighbours, and relatives rattle your cage. By refusing to give in to emotional entreaties, you'll gain the upper hand. You can be a cool customer when you want and that’s the way to play it now.

Resist the urge to buy an expensive item just to keep up with the Joneses. It's easy to cave into social pressures when you feel scared and insecure. Bolster your confidence by spending time on activities you enjoy. The fact is, you aren't getting the credit you deserve for your talents. Start praising yourself and just watch others follow.

Dispense with the polite chit-chat and noncommittal murmurs. Now that Mars has entered your first house of self-interests, you can be as opinionated as you want to be. This may come as a rude awakening to your friends, but it will feel most refreshing and exhilarating to you. Venting your aggression is much healthier than bottling it up.

Playing the martyr is an exercise in futility; very few people are willing to stop what they are doing simply to figure out what's bothering you. You'll get far better results by voicing your complaints to the proper authorities. Things may not change immediately, but at least folks won't think you're a nuisance: and if anyone cares what people think, you do!

A highly charged argument is likely to erupt with a friend if you persist in shaking your head at their behaviour. You've got to let this person follow their star, even if you don't agree with their actions. If you're really offended by what's going on, it's better to end the relationship before your feelings get ugly and respect turns to indifference.

Your ambition won't let you take the back seat any longer. A bold and daring move can pay off big time, provided you are willing to support your words with actions. This may require you putting in long hours, accepting a pay cut or venturing into areas of business that bore you. Grit your teeth as we all have to do what you don’t like at times.

Taking a class in an utterly foreign or arcane subject could be more fulfilling than you realise. When you feel that life is tedious or monotonous, there's nothing better than plunging yourself into a realm of thinking that you're unused to. A person you once seriously underestimated is about to surprise you. Brace yourself for a shock.

Sex, obsession or repressed anger could consume your life if you're not careful. Take a few steps back and examine why the person in question has such power over you. Are you using this relationship to resolve a shameful situation that's weighed on your conscience for many years? Ask a trusted friend for their objective opinion.

Beware of protesting too much in the face of a lover's criticism, for there is at least a grain of truth in their comments. The best way to prove your partner wrong is to change your behaviour. Contests of will are often pointless exercises that result in stalemate or a mere pyrrhic victory. Expend your energy in a more productive manner.