Despite what other people might think, you can sometimes be sensitive and today you get the chance to show how understanding and forgiving you can be. If someone annoys or upsets you in any way, make it clear you aren't going to lose your temper. When it comes to shared responsibilities, it might make it easier for others if you volunteer to take on some of their load. If there have been misunderstandings, let people know you want to forget the past and concentrate on achieving harmony.

If you start the day feeling slightly tense or at odds with the world, try not to take this out on those around you. Content yourself with routine jobs that don't demand too much in the way of effort. You might notice some tension in the atmosphere but adopting a low profile will help to keep the peace. If you have no choice but to work with others, a less stubborn approach and a little gentle persuasion should help improve relationships no end.

A strange situation may occur that can only be fully understood, once the day has ended. Demands of a professional nature may be heavier than you expected. There may be the need to put private plans on hold in order to keep your boss or a colleague smiling. Even if you aren't in the mood, you could learn something to your advantage through joining forces with someone who is more experienced. Duty seems to be the keyword today, this overshadows all other considerations.

If you are travelling today, make it your personal business to deal with everything yourself. The way to avoid any frustrations or hold-ups is to know that everything has been planned right down to the smallest detail. There may be some involvement with your partner's relatives. Should an in-law act or speak out of character early in the day, pretend you haven't noticed. By night-fall, they should be back to their usual selves and there may even be an apology for their odd behaviour.

News regarding a legal or financial matter may at first unsettle or even disturb you but not everything will be as it appears. Your initial reaction may have been slightly excessive, caused by a tendency to over-react. Once you have the chance to think things over, you could feel rather pleased with these new developments. If changes are afoot, they won't be half as bothersome as you first thought. Therefore in all matters, give yourself the chance to let everything sink in and don't jump to conclusions.

The best way to understand why someone is adopting a certain outlook on life is to put yourself in their shoes. Be patient with those who disagree with your plans or ideas. It could be that they have some interesting alternatives to offer. Give others the chance to talk and you could be impressed with their suggestions. People aren't being awkward for the sake of it. The more receptive you are to their opinions, the more progress you will make.

You're likely to be working on automatic pilot today, carrying out all your usual functions without any conscious effort. You may be feeling slightly out of sorts even if you can't quite work out why. There will be a need to stick to a healthy regime so say "no", if well-meaning friends try to tempt you with goodies you shouldn't indulge in. Because relationships in general are tense, you need to steer a careful passage through the day. Avoid confrontation.

If single and happy that way, be sure to resist temptation and keep yourself footloose and fancy free. Someone might be making plans with you in mind and you might not like what they are arranging. Your mood is slightly restless and you need to feel free to do what you want, where and when. As it is, someone could have ulterior motives for wanting your company. It might pay, therefore, to be deliberately vague about your plans for the future.

Your main difficulty today, will be to persuade others to fall in with the schemes that appeal to you. Both at work and inside your own four walls you can expect to have to explain your reasons for starting something new, over and over again. Your patience will be rewarded when others start to see the sense of acting on your ideas. Eventually, the praise that meets your efforts will be highly flattering to your ego.

You should now realise that it can sometimes be wise to be flexible and open-minded. Recent discussions will have given you a lot to think about and they could be having quite a strong affect on you. Your mind will be stimulated by other peoples' ideas. Expect to feel keen to start exploring new avenues and to perhaps broaden your knowledge in some way. Don't fret, however, if things don't go strictly according to plan or take a little longer than expected to get going.

You could be tempted into making an extravagant purchase. If you know you can't afford it and you can't trust your willpower, leave spare cash, credit cards and cheque book at home. You are very vulnerable financially. For this reason, steer clear of websites that invite you to bid for or buy from a catalogue of items. Instead, there are plenty of things you could be doing with your time that won't cost you a penny. Be sensible.

The chance to start a new project could come your way but your efforts could be thwarted by people who constantly seek your help or advice. Your instinct is to give in to the demands of those around you even though these are preventing you from getting on. It's a day when your own needs should take precedence over everything else. It is not good to let the demands of others interfere with your personal freedom. Why not resolve or change things you aren't happy about?