It may feel as though you're being crowded out of your living space thanks to the messy ways of a loved one. Mercury's square to Mars makes it difficult to get your point across this afternoon. Wait until the evening to sort things out. Fortunately, the Sun's entry into your eleventh house of friendships makes it easy to hammer out a compromise.

A nasty comment from a friend could put you in a bad mood all morning; do your best to reverse the trend of bad will. Compliment a relative, assist a neighbour, or praise a child. Mercury and Mars are conspiring to stir up trouble wherever you go. The pressure is especially strong in your public life thanks to the Sun's entry into your tenth house of fame and reputation.

Mercury, your ruling planet, isn't getting along with hot-headed Mars, causing tension in all your relationships. People who disagree with your political views are particularly annoying today. Why is it so important that everyone share your opinion? After all, if we all agreed, you wouldn't have anyone to argue with! Let the Sun's journey through your ninth house of enlightenment expand your horizons.

Be patient with a child who has trouble learning a particular skill; they won't ever improve under constant criticism. Instead, praise the things they do well but are often taken overlooked. Mercury's difficult angle to Mars has a way of accenting blemishes when you should be focusing on beauty marks. The Sun's entry into helpful service minded Aquarius invites you to improve your mentoring skills.

If your partner seems to have lost interest in your relationship, it's time to have an honest discussion. Mercury and Mars are putting pressure on the most vulnerable areas of your life. If you leave these spots unattended, they could collapse under the strain. Don't be afraid to learn the truth; it's better than fooling yourself. Fortunately, the Sun's entry to humanitarian Aquarius helps you to forgive and forget.

Don't push yourself too hard now that Mercury, your ruling planet, is sending challenging signals to combative Mars. Being healthy is more important than proving a point. A relative may try to pressure you into assuming more tasks than you're able to handle. Be honest about your limitations. There's plenty of opportunity to improve now that the Sun travels through your sixth house of service.

Put off negotiations for another day; otherwise, you may get stuck on points that are actually very petty. Mercury's square to Mars makes it difficult to see things from a long-range perspective. You'll have a better grasp of the situation when you feel less adversarial towards others. On the plus side, the Sun's transit through your fifth house of romance promotes a spirit of understanding with your mate.

It feels like your back is about to break beneath the load of chores that are continually heaped on you. Maybe it's time to put your foot down. Mercury's tough angle to Mars can prompt people take advantage of each other out of resentment. Don't set a bad precedent by accepting work that shouldn't be yours to begin with. The Sun's shift into your fourth sector of domesticity makes family an increasing priority.

There's no need to be sarcastic with a well-meaning relative, even if you do think they are naive. Mercury's difficult angle to Mars can cause you to blurt out things you don't mean. Avoid trouble by counting to ten before you speak. The Sun's transit through your third house makes you a bit egotistical in your communications; tone it down a bit.

Pay no attention to expert advice; you're better off following your instincts when Mercury squares Mars. Someone with a hidden agenda could try to pressure you into making an important decision. Stop letting their urgent tone influence you. The Sun's transit through your second house of values helps you to keep your principles clearly in mind.

You may have a tendency to snap at people who approach you with the most innocent motives; watch your tongue. Just because Mars is putting stress on your public life is no reason to impose your bad mood on others. Work off your anger through exercise. Thankfully, the Sun's entry into your first house of self-expression helps you to work through your frustration.

Your plans for a trip could fall through at the last minute now that communicative Mercury is short-circuited by Mars. Don't waste your energy getting angry. Make alternate plans that are equally engaging. Small disappointments often turn out to be blessings in disguise. The Sun's journey through your twelfth house of seclusion prompts you to withdraw from hectic social situations.