Difficulties may arise in dealing with family members, especially older relatives. Although you've established that you're intent on living your own life, these people may insist on interfering. Try to control your temper, especially if you're looking after someone who isn't feeling their best. You'll only feel guilty if you unleash your anger. Besides, all the nagging is probably a perverse form of affection. Grin and bear it.

You have plenty of great ideas about carrying out a fun plan successfully. This is an ideal day to plan a party, children's outing, or romantic getaway. Some folks accuse you of being utterly predictable. Now you have a chance to prove all these people wrong. You're actually quite spontaneous when it comes to pleasurable pursuits, it's just that you often find it hard to relax until all the details have been attended to.

Taking care of children can be an expensive business, especially today. If you feel a financial pinch, sit down and devise ways you can make your money stretch further. Sharing resources with another caretaker may make a huge difference to your income. You may also want to cut back on personal luxuries for the time being. That's the price you have to pay for being an adult. Fortunately, the rewards are worth it.

It's hard to get excited about the future when so many responsibilities weigh on your shoulders. Make an effort to focus on the positive aspects of your life. List five blessings in a notebook every day, and then read these entries when you're feeling down. The more you focus on what's going right, the easier it will be to overcome persistent obstacles. It sounds like a simplistic solution, but it's one that is worth trying.

Communicating your frustration to a friend or neighbour may be difficult. Don't waste your time on someone who isn't willing to hear what you've got to say. Instead, pour out your frustration into a diary. You may discover a solution to your troubles once you see them set down in black-and-white. You're not the type of person who enjoys suffering in silence. Exercise your right to roar a little. You've earned it!

Introducing an educational activity into your social circle is favoured. People are getting sick of sitting around and watching telly all day; find a challenging hobby you all can enjoy. Starting a book society, discussion group, or craft club will draw everybody together in a spirit of harmony. Don't be surprised if hidden facets of your friends' personalities come to the surface. You're finally tapping into their depths.

An authority figure is trying your patience, and it's hard to retain your composure. Before you lash out, consider why this person's attitude is bothering you so much. Perhaps they remind you of a teacher or parent figure who made you feel worthless or foolish. If that's the case, consider this to be your opportunity to redress the balance of power. Defend yourself with a few pointed, well-chosen remarks.

Teaming up with a female partner could be enormously productive. It seems as though you can finish each other's sentences. Now that you're able to work with someone who is on your wavelength, you can embark on new territory. Suggest a project you've always wanted to try, but were too afraid to attempt by yourself. Your colleague's enthusiasm will be just the jolt in the arm you need to get started.

A friend may seem cold and unsympathetic toward your problems. Perhaps their indifference is a shield against fear. Your plight might touch upon their greatest anxieties. You may need to find another confidante. Seek out somebody who has dealt with similar troubles in the past. Their insight could help you move past this stagnant point. Don't be afraid to reconnect with your spiritual side.

Intellectual activities give you a great deal of pleasure; get out a crossword or jigsaw puzzle. Resist the urge to enter into a competition with a friend or family member. It's better to treat each other as allies instead of rivals. Once you get into the rhythm of helping one another, you may realise you make wonderful partners. Take this opportunity to plan a creative project which draws upon both your strengths.

Although you've always prided yourself on being a visionary, you must be practical today. It's simply not realistic to try new endeavours right now. Force yourself to carry out boring routines, even if they seem pointless and stupid. By the time evening falls, you'll see the wisdom of getting such chores out of the way before the work week begins. Resist the urge to complain, because it brings everybody else down.

Financial and domestic problems could be causing worry and anxiety. It's hard for you to relax and enjoy yourself when a partner is keeping you off balance. Stop playing games and ask this person where you stand in their life. If you aren't satisfied with their answer, get a little distance. At times like these, you need to protect your dignity. Standing up for yourself will make it clear you won't be trifled with.