Intellectual Mercury moves into your house of escapism, causing you to draw back from the crowd. Scale back your list of duties and spend some quality time doing nothing. If a relative chides you for slacking off, tell them to mind their own business. It's not your problem if they feel their lives on stress! Today is an exercise in relaxation.

Your thoughts may turn to group activities now talkative Mercury tours your house of friendships and the future. Be wary of someone who seems to invite trouble wherever they go; they may be angling for an unwelcome invitation. You've better things to do than baby-sit this emotional adolescent. Attending a party may be just what you need to blow off steam.

You can afford to take a casual approach to an authority figure as Mercury leans towards career issues. Take this opportunity to learn all aspects of your industry. The more you know, the easier it will be to negotiate a raise. Don't let someone envious of your talents bother you with their snide remarks. This is their immature way of trying to impress you.

Taking a more spiritual approach to life is the fastest way to ease money pressures; fear has been proven to deflect abundance. Instead of concentrating on what you don't have, start counting your blessings. If you've ever wanted to study, now is the time to begin. Mercury's tour through your zodiac zone of travel and enlightenment is sure to teach you some valuable lessons.

Discussing your fears about death may be the fastest way to overcome them; seek out a sympathetic soul or mentor to chat with. You may not find any satisfactory answers to your concerns, but at least you will have ended your private torment. If you're worried that you won't have time to realise your dreams, rearrange your priorities. There's no time like the present.

A partner's irresponsible behaviour could cause you to rethink your entire relationship; don't do anything hasty, however. Consider how your lack of confidence in your lover's abilities has caused them to slack off. Maybe a little more praise and a lot less criticism will be enough to adjust the balance of power. Fortunately Mercury, your ruling planet, helps to forge a new intimacy.

Improving your work performance can be as simple as listening more carefully to the needs of your colleagues. Don't be slow to offer a helping hand, even if the duties in question don't fall beneath your job description. That way, the assistance you need will be forthcoming. Take some time to organise your desk. You'll feel less stressed when you do.

Taking up a hobby gives you a new lease on life; it's about time you stopped devoting all your time to mundane chores. It's as though your imagination has finally found its voice again. Don't be surprised if your creativity extends to love-making. Connecting with your partner in new and exciting ways becomes possible thanks to communicative Mercury.

You may be overly sensitive to a tense family situation; perhaps it would be best to get off on your own for a bit. Playing the part of an emotional football gets pretty tiresome after a while. The next time relatives try to twist your words around to serve their purposes, speak up. Otherwise you'll never get the peace you deserve.

Improving communications with someone special must be your top priority thanks to Mercury's transit into compassionate Pisces. You can initiate talks by inviting loved ones over for a home cooked meal. Even the most contentious subjects seem harmless when discussed over good food. If you're all thumbs in the kitchen, head for your favourite restaurant.

Money matters can distract you from enjoying a loved one's company if you're not careful; get your priorities straight. The more fulfilled you are emotionally, the easier it will be to cultivate abundance. Maybe what you really fear is intimacy. Combat your worries by arranging a romantic evening together. Prosperity comes in all forms today.

There's no reason you can't have every last thing you want today, provided you are persistent. Kick your way through doors that have remained closed to you thus far. People will be far more likely to take you seriously when you make your own opportunities. With Mercury occupying your sign from today be ruthless with your rivals; they've got nothing on you verbally.