Pursuing a love interest won't be easy, especially if you apply pressure. The object of your affection will turn away if you seem desperate. You're better off expressing your interest and then making a strategic retreat. Adopting a "wait and see" attitude is the best course of action today. Try not to fall victim to self-doubt when it comes to work. You're more than capable of handling detail-oriented jobs.

Expending lots of energy on your home could be an exercise in futility. Nothing seems to go right today. Instead of doubling your efforts, put things on hold until later in the week. Otherwise, you'll become so frantic and frenzied you won't be able to do good work or make intelligent decisions. Children have a way of acting up in order to get your attention. Stop what you're doing and spend quality time together.

You think domestic chores should be performed a certain way, but others feel differently. Squabbles and power struggles divert your attention from issues that are much more pressing. Stop bossing others around and take care of your career concerns. Before long, stupid arguments over the proper way to scrub a toilet will become distant memories. If you need to assert your anger, do it in a constructive way. Using offensive language will backfire against you.

Going on a shopping spree won't defuse the anger and frustration building up inside you. People who are behaving disrespectfully towards you need to be confronted. Your dignity is at stake here. Remaining silent will only encourage your enemies to escalate these attacks. Act now before this situation totally spirals out of control. The strength you need lies within. Use prayer and meditation to summon your courage.

An angry outburst could compromise your professional prospects. You have to decide whether it's more important to press your point or preserve your reputation. There may be lots of money involved with this issue. Ultimately, you've got to protect your livelihood. Whether that means opening your own business so you can call the shots or letting your boss retain control of the big picture is up to you. Ask a sensitive friend for advice.

A power struggle with an authority figure could cause you to have second thoughts about a personal plan. Before you throw this idea out the window, give yourself time to relax and reflect. Right now, there is a lot of pressure to conform to a certain standard. Trying to fit this model comes at a higher price than you think. Ultimately, the most important thing is to satisfy your desires. Obey your instincts.

Pushing people into decisions will inflict serious damage on several friendships. Although you feel passionately about a particular subject, you've got to respect the right of others to disagree with you. Built-up nervous energy is creating lots of health problems for you. Find an outlet for this mania. Exercise and meditation will bring you needed balance. Steer clear of secret intrigues, as they'll drain you of precious energy.

Make sure your status and power doesn't undermine your personal life. Although you have a lot of influence in the public arena, you need to give a romantic partner equal status. Otherwise, your mate will begin to resent you and your relationship will be compromised. In the event you're single, it may be because you don't allow spontaneous energy to enter your life. Force yourself to do something out of character today.

You want to focus on your love life, but career and domestic issues prevent you from doing so. It feels like everybody wants something from you right now. The only way you can change this dynamic is by putting your own needs first. Refuse to take calls at all hours of the day and night, and stop making yourself available to others all the time. Don't look to others to validate your interests.

Fulfilling your sexual needs isn't possible now, which is extremely frustrating. It feels like your partner has put sex at the bottom of their list of priorities. If this situation is going to change, you've got to be open and honest. Stop accepting lame excuses and refuse to settle for second best. If fireworks erupt, it will be a good thing. It's time to unearth those hidden feelings that have been buried for so long.

The competition is indeed intimidating today, but that shouldn't prevent you from entering a contest. Focus on getting the most you can from this experience instead of winning at all costs. Comparing your work with rivals will help you further develop your talents. This isn't a good time to talk about financial matters with an associate. Otherwise, pointless arguments will ensue. Keep discussions light today; you'll have an opportunity to deal with money issues later.

You feel tremendous pressure to succeed, but may lack the practical skills to do so. Don't be afraid to take a beginners class. Nobody will think any less of you. A business or romantic partner wants you to take a more public role in your relationship, but you'd rather stay buried at home. Make an extra effort to support this friend, even if it means venturing beyond your comfort zone. Watch those mood swings!