Try a little tenderness if someone close is refusing to see things through your eyes. Your exasperation makes you too aggressive. Emotional relationships require lots of effort and attention but this is good investment for the future when there comes a time when you will need their support.

If things don’t happen as you would want them to, this is because better and fresher ways have now been found. Be flexible and accept that to get the best out of life you must be open to more modern ideas and possibilities. You’re about to discover that change isn’t such a bad thing after all.

You love the sound of your own voice but if anyone looks in the least bit doubtful about your ideas, it could be because they take the opposite line. Urge folk to voice their opinions and let everyone contribute in group efforts if you don’t want to end up as the only player in the team.

Your protective instincts are aroused as you come to the defence of a friend or relative. Don’t overdo it as by not giving them the chance to stand up for themselves they will keep making the same mistakes over and over again, or even worse they will expect you to fight their battles for them every time.

Ask probing questions if someone makes an unexpected offer and give yourself time to read between the lines. Being vigilant now will help you spot opportunities that someone else has let slip by. If you’re in the market for buying machinery or equipment to make your life easy shop around now.

You get the chance to pursue a private goal which has so far eluded you. Warn the rest of the world that you will not be so readily available over the next few days. You must strike whilst the iron is hot and that means those who want your attention or other commitments must wait their turn.

If working with others towards a common goal, the best results will come through following the most unusual suggestions. You’re about to meet someone who has so much charisma they turn you on in more ways than one. But sexually they are on a different wavelength to your own libido.

Common sense makes all the difference between winning or losing. When others let their success go to their heads by being cautiously optimistic you’ll have the last laugh. A complete about-turn in a domestic situation creates upheaval, even panic at first but happiness reigns in the end.

When organising a social event or journey, you have the power to analyse situations to avoid disaster. You have a knack for homing in on potential problem areas, and, because you explain yourself well, others will be swift to understand your logic and go along with your decisions.

From signing up for Internet banking to complaining about the way financial services have deteriorated, you need to take matters into your own hands if what you are being charged doesn’t match what you are getting back for it. Having a go at the big corporates is very much your style today.

Behind most struggles and strife there is a hidden blessing and at your bleakest hour, the dark cloud over your head will disperse to reveal the silver lining. However the shaft of unexpected light brightens up your life, you can be assured it will arrive in the nick of time and make your day.

Thinking of taking a chance on a risky venture? Then think again, also if plans for the weekend involve others then cancel out and strike out on your own. Your talent for improvisation helps save you money but do not volunteer your services until you realise just how much is expected of you.