If nothing but routine is planned you'll be dragging through the hours like a tortoise with a broken leg. After a short period of resistance you will settle down to your usual duties but you won't be enthusiastic. Any encounter you may have with authority will leave you feeling as if they are manipulating you in some clever way. You trust no-one; you're even unsure of your own feelings, today.

A partner or child's behaviour might cause you some slight concern. They may be moody, volatile and even hostile. Wait a few days before saying anything. The fact is they're in the grip of that strange mood which comes over people from time to time for no apparent reason. All you can do is be patient and put up with their odd behaviour. Wait until the mood wears off. As far as possible, don't draw attention to their conduct.

A personality clash in the home may not involve you directly but you will be affected by the aftermath. There may be repercussions so think twice before taking sides. Sit on the fence and refuse to be drawn into other people's arguments. It might seem unkind to avoid those you care about, but it will be the right thing to do. You might feel everyone is conspiring against you but you will find out tomorrow it just isn't true.

You could be meeting some officials or important people and not looking forward to the prospect. What inspires you is the chance this should clear some unwanted business out of the way. It could be the person you see will be a mere representative or spokesperson and nothing will be settled. By this evening you might feel you've wasted your time when you're no further forward than you were at the start of the day.

You were probably hoping for better but the next few hours could be tedious and uninspiring. The first half of the day is likely to be devoted to sorting out financial matters or joint concerns. It won't be easy to reach a compromise over business you hadn't expected to be a problem. By this evening the picture will brighten with a visitor or cheerful friend bringing a ray of sunshine and laughter into your home.

Various factors seem to hamper your attempts to make progress in your longer term plans. A good idea would be to postpone complicated jobs and turn your attention to minor tasks instead. Disappointment because you can't get on with what you had planned to do could generate an air of tension. Your bad mood will affect your relationships although you won't admit this. Make an effort to keep your cool!

If you feel a strong intuitive reaction at any time today, regard it with some suspicion. You might feel an urge to take a risk, act on impulse or follow your hunches but this could be chancy. You are sensitive and impressionable and likely to soak up other people's vibrations like a sponge. It will be easy for you to pick up the wrong message or act on the wrong impression. Your powers of perception are not good!

Any form of group effort should be successful but it could be quite a while before you see the results. Another point to bear in mind today is that opportunities will not be handed to you on a plate. You need to be enterprising, use your initiative and create your own good fortune. There's a competitive spirit in the air. Be ready to take your chances as and when they arise before other people beat you to it.

Extra responsibility comes your way and this means you're going to have to work a little harder. There may be no mention of money or any other suggestion of reward but don't let this discourage you. This is a testing time: if you handle additional duties well, promotion and a pay rise are likely consequences. You're capable of getting through a tremendous amount so roll up your sleeves and get on with it!

There may be some frustration involving a study, training or educational course but don't give up too soon. Despite the fact someone or something seems to be interfering with your plans, to quit now would be like shooting yourself in the foot. The long term plans you are making will benefit you in the future so persevere. Once others see how determined you are, they'll get out of your way.

Previously made arrangements must be honoured even if you aren't in the mood. Progress today will be, at its best, slender and at worst, almost non-existent! Try to put up with the monotony of the daylight hours because there is always the evening to look forward to. You could be in for a pleasant surprise when a lusty partner will let their feelings show, in no uncertain manner!

Take the chance to form a bond with another, whether it's a person you already know or someone you've only just met. If you want cooperation, the best way to get it is to ask for it! Suggest a way you can return the favour and show you know teamwork is a two way street. There may be a setback later in the day when a fairly new venture hits some teething problems. This could call for a rethink about certain procedures.