A financial drama is set to unfold but you can allay it by declaring jaw-jaw rather than war-war! A person you haven't met yet is behind major changes in your life. You are a puppet being pulled by invisible strings. Don't bother trying to regain control of the situation. It's better to just sit back and ride out the waves that are rocking your existence. In time, you'll have a better grasp of your position. Have faith that things will work out for the best in the end.

Your nerves are in shreds, spend a day in bed or enjoying some affordable retail therapy. Repairing a strained friendship is harder than you thought. Angry feelings run deep, and it's going to take more than just words to heal the wounds. By demonstrating that you're genuinely determined to make things right again, you'll win back this person's trust. Meanwhile, understand that this reunion is going to take time, patience, and understanding, thankfully you've plenty of determination.

A lack of sleep leaves you moody and vulnerable so remove yourself from people this volatile day. You're surprised to discover that you harbour prejudices toward a section of the populace. Although you pride yourself on being an open-minded soul, you can't help but jump to conclusions after you've had a series of negative experiences. At least you recognize that there is a problem with your attitude. Do your best to overcome your misgivings by getting to know someone in question on a more intimate level. You'll see you couldn't be more wrong about them or their lifestyle.

A drama queen gets you all of a lather but it's nothing they cannot handle so shut them out. A mate could make you feel indebted to them in a way that makes you resentful. This is an especially difficult situation for you, as you prefer to put your loved ones on pedestals. However, there is nothing else to do but confront this person with your anger. It's not fair to put you in this position, particularly when you've been so generous in the past, with no expectation of being repaid.

Temper, temper today or you'll end up doing something regrettable throw yourself into an absorbing hobby. A partner may criticize the way you behave in public, which leaves the whole of your relationship wanting. By nature, you're a warm and loving person. There's no agenda behind your actions. If that's the way they are perceived, however, it's time that you had a heart-to-heart chat. Otherwise, you'll always feel self-conscious when you make an appearance, and that would never do. Defend your honour. PS Jealousy could be at the root of this.

Only travel if you must; faults and delays have a way of fraying your good humour and temper so stay put. Strong emotions get in the way of putting in a fine performance in whatever you tackle today. You're a bundle of nerves. Perhaps it's because someone has been behaving in a way that offends your basic principles. You have one of two choices: agree to disagree, or distance yourself from whoever gets your goat. Waiting for this character to change is an exercise in futility. This is your dilemma, and you have to challenge it.

At the base of any hassles today sits money and sex so either you deal with it or live the day sat on a volcano. An ultimatum makes you vulnerable and exposed. Perhaps you've been trying to be someone you're not in an effort to impress? Now that your bluff has been called, you have no other choice but to reveal the real you. It may come as a relief to know that your true personality is far more attractive than the false one you've assumed. What a relief!

You and a partner need some space or you will fight like cat and dog, get out and exercise your independence. Disruptions at home get in the way of an intimate relationship. At times like these, you wish you could escape your background and make a fresh start. However, since this is highly unlikely, you have no other option than to face the truth. Get to the source of your anger before it consumes you. Forgiving a person in your past for their misdeeds may be the key to forging a happier future.

Your health is on a knife-edge because you don't take enough rest and relaxation, it's your call. Distressing signals from your body are telling you to make intrinsic changes. Your current lifestyle isn't giving you the emotional or spiritual fulfilment you need. Anybody who tries to tell you there is no connection between your mind and body is wrong. Stress always manifests itself physically. By recognizing this, you can put yourself on the road to recovery. Make the fundamental alterations you need to protect your wellbeing.

Someone's harebrained scheme will go haywire so let them get on with it whilst you steer clear. A last-minute expense puts a crimp into your lifestyle, but it's really not that big of a crisis. You don't have to buy your loved ones' loyalty. This is especially true with regard to children. Instead of presenting them with expensive toys, devote a full afternoon to playing games or taking them out for a wee treat. You'll notice a dramatic improvement in your relationship once you make it known that their presence is more precious than gold.

You're not a happy bunny so devote the day to doing what you want to do and leaving others to stew. A sudden outburst is inevitable; you've been bottling up your frustrations for too long. You usually pride yourself on taking an intellectual approach to problems. That's simply not possible in every situation. Let your emotions come to the surface. Feeling out of control like this may be frightening at first but it will also be cathartic. Just be sure not to deliberately hurt anybody's feelings.

'The least said soonest mended' and 'let sleeping dogs lie' are wise axioms to follow today. An inspired notion could cause you to pour your heart out in a creative project. Communicate these original ideas before they vanish into thin air. You've always gotten intuitive signals from your subconscious. This time they tell you it's time to rid yourself of the emotional instability that is plaguing your life. Seek out more calming environments and avoid stressful people.