There's a degree of competitiveness in your relationships and you're determined to have the last word. After so much rivalry and contest, once a negotiation is settled, your enthusiasm might go completely off the boil. All of a sudden your interest lies in other places and you want to give some thought to a leisure activity that is starting to take up more of your time in the home area.

Your practical mood has a strong influence on the way you handle personal and joint finances. If you aren't satisfied with the way a partner manages their money, you will speak up and express your views in no uncertain terms. Over the days ahead pay attention to what's going on around you. Especially if you're working and you're hoping for a promotion or the chance of a bonus.

Be on your best behaviour today, both at work and when you're among friends. If you find yourself slipping into too relaxed a frame of mind within a professional situation, you might say things you will later regret. Even if someone openly invites your honest opinion, this does not mean they will be pleased with the answer. Sometimes discretion and a little white lie or two helps keep relationships sweet!

The need for some quiet, some peace and some privacy will govern your mood today. You're inclined to retire from the world at large as you just don't feel like having to deal with other people. Even indulging in small talk seems to take it out of you now. Your vitality is low and because of this you might struggle even in your efforts to handle your usual work.

Welcome the chance to try a different job or to team up with someone you've not worked with before. Will a particular occupation suit you? Volunteer work could give you the opening you need to perform tasks you would like to gain experience in. If remuneration isn't an issue, getting involved in a cause or organisation you care about is a perfect plan.

A list of proposals you are presented with today seem more like orders than suggestions. If you sense someone is trying to manipulate you, you need to keep your wits about you. If you object to their ideas, they will become more defensive and demanding. Instead, ask for time to think about it and you might come up with some logical reasons why you can't get involved.

You might hesitate about taking someone up on an offer but a bold move stands a good chance of success. A challenge doesn't have to be viewed as negative or harmful. In fact, the ordeals popping up today could help boost your future prospects if handled in the right spirit. Tackle each task separately and although you may not have welcomed some challenges, you will enjoy meeting them!

Your reactions to today's events and opportunities will depend on the facts of the situation. An offer might be presented in terms of a likely recommendation for the future. But someone is more serious than they are making themselves out to be. If they go on to say they have to discuss matters before getting back to you, take this as their commitment to go ahead with certain plans. Start making your own arrangements around this. Be prepared.

You should have little to complain about within your closest relationships now. Other people respect you for the honest and genuine person that you are. Whether you are at the start of a new relationship or you are half of a duo, you will prefer to let events happen under their own volition. You aren't inclined to hurry things along. A social occasion could put you in touch with someone who turns out to be a good business contact.

A busy and industrious week lies ahead and you're looking forward to all the hard work. You want to roll up your sleeves and be a part of the action. There's a subconscious need to feel occupied and useful and you would only be on edge if all you had to do was watch others doing the work. Avoid any form of confrontation that might spoil a business like atmosphere.

You can't sum up what is different and distinctive about someone you meet today but you are fascinated by them. You want to forget all about serious matters and to enjoy the carefree atmosphere that is quite apparent now in your relationships. If and when you are involved in anything with a practical ring about it plans will click along without a hitch.

You feel a friend or associate should have more faith in themselves and they will be glad of your encouragement. Colleagues will accept your suggestions without protest and the general mood around you should be a helpful and happy one. Even your boss might seem gracious and genial! In the evening, a younger person could be in need of some cheerful company and you are the one who will fill that role.