You long for social contact and interaction, so being with your friends will be most pleasing to you now. In particular, you will enjoy intellectually stimulating conversations and discussing the most topical matters of the day. One thing to be careful of though is that you may pick up on the moods and feelings of the people you come into close contact with, and so it might be wise to endeavour to spend the day with others who share your enthusiasms and outlook. You have fiery qualities of such distinction now so much so your decisive and incisive approach means you will steal a march on your rivals, so get ahead!

You may choose to take quite an objective and impartial overview of your present working arrangements. From this stance, you will be able to see where any changes can be made that will enhance or better your circumstances, and perhaps you will decide to implement them straight away. Don't be afraid to try something new and innovative, be bold and original in thought. Even if they may seem small modifications in themselves, the effect on you can be remarkably definite and positive. Argumentative moments may transpire in your home base so watch your temper.

Conversations with the familiar people in your daily life have the potential to be very stimulating today. Mercury your ruling planet is exactly linked to the energetic Mars and this bodes well for lively and spirited discussions and chats. If there are any matters that require intellectual intensity and concentration then this is a good day to debate them. You have the happy knack of getting to the bottom of an issue and finding the salient points, and so you will be succinct and clear in imparting your views.

There may be a need for a discussion about a joint concern today and this could evoke some intense emotions. If there have been any thoughts or feeling that you have been keeping to yourself, then this encounter could well bring them to the surface. It can be a very positive and salutary occurrence especially if you are able to take the opportunity to communicate freely. The potential here is to strengthen and enhance your relationship and this will be much appreciated by you both.

The Mercury/Mars conjunctions bodes well if you need to make a quick choice and make personal progress very quickly. Partnerships and close associations are likely to be the main focus of your attention and interest right now. You may especially enjoy those that have a slightly unconventional or original quality about them. In established relationships you will want to add a touch of glamour and excitement while in new associations, it will be the more distinctive ones that are likely to attract you. Your mood is fiery and so you will seek the obvious rather than the frivolous now.

At present your capacity to not prolong an issue on a stimulating mental project is appreciably enhanced. This being so, it is an excellent opportunity to explore a subject that captures your interest. Giving yourself the time and seclusion to do so is likely to be your priority now, and you may well have to put other matters aside for a little while in order to focus your thoughts and efforts here. At the same time, watch you do not become so engrossed that you neglect your responsibilities.

Relationships are very progressive but perhaps somewhat nebulous under the present planetary alignments. You may well be concentrating a little too much on the hopes and dreams you have for your associations. However, it is possible that you are so concerned with an ideal picture of what might be that perhaps you will miss the value of the moment. By using your capacity for imaginative thought in a positive way, perhaps through an artistic project or arranging a romantic tryst, you will soon feel the benefit.

Focus upon your domestic world particularly your home and close relatives. There are some significant changes you would like to make here. They need not necessarily be drastic or far-reaching in order to satisfy your current need for originality and idealism, but they do need to be innovative. Take care of fire hazards or anything that represents one as you are so hasty you might do something stupid without realising. Your mind is exceptionally sharp, alert and active now. Not a day to shrink like a violet!

You are able to relate to friends and neighbours in a most understanding and manner. If someone needs a friendly shoulder to cry on, or simply a sympathetic ear to listen to their problems, then you will be willing to offer it to them. However, it may not be as easy for you to articulate your own thoughts. If you feel it might help, then writing them down could clarify them. Exploring a subject that has captured your interest and imagination will be most rewarding. Watch what you say as you have a tendency to assume that you have a divine right to be honest but what you call candour others call rude!

This is an excellent day to initiate any proposed changes regarding your shared finances and resources. Whether this involves a major shake-up of your personal investments and assets, or simply a review of your budget, you will feel that applying yourself to the task will be time well spent. At the same time, be careful not to become too engrossed in the finer points, or you may miss other opportunities for enthusiastic discussions about a potentially lucrative joint endeavour or venture. An intimate issue concerning your sex life comes to the fore - are you getting your full quota or if you are is it what you desire? This could be a catalyst for a major bust-up unless you are brutally honest with your other half.

Try to arrange your agenda so that you have some time to yourself just to sit and reflect and ponder. Let your imagination have free reign, and you may be pleasantly surprised where it might lead you. Many ideas and plans could come to your mind regarding your hopes and dreams for the future. These could range from a complete change of image, to a few minor adjustments in the way you relate to your friends and loved ones. Some straight talking in a partnership is necessary or you will both continue to assume that everything's alright when it plainly isn't.

It may not be easy to fully express your feelings today, actaully you CAN express your feelings but in totally the wrong way. A sympathetic soul may be eager to offer support and counsel, but they may just be waiting for the right moment to approach the subject. Talking things through could be just what you need to order and elucidate your thoughts. Try not to be defensive, but open up to your companion and you will soon feel much better for it. Think before you say or act otherwise it could reflect upon your health or work.