Being a control freak has its drawbacks especially today when it's hard to control your temper. The funny little idiosyncrasies and habits of other people that normally you'd ignore or accept may now bring you almost to the point of screaming. Don't despair, it is merely a temporary phase - just try to grit your teeth and get on with what you have to do. Patience and care is needed so that hasty sudden actions don't lead to an accident or mishap.

Coming to a mutually agreed solution might be the goal but it is a hard one to achieve today. Friends may seem crabby, children deliberately awkward and things you would normally take in your stride may suddenly seem virtually impossible at the present. Rather than allowing tempers to fray any further, it might be best to put controversial, contentious issues to one side and concentrate instead on a creative pursuit of your choice to calm your nerves.

Underlying difficulties and tensions surface, but with compromise you will be able to deal with them. One possible situation you may have to contend with is someone trying to force your hand over a particular issue. If their behaviour is really manipulative you will have no option but to face them squarely and give them a piece of your mind. You don't have to be discourteous or rough, just straight and to the point. If they take umbrage, they'll have no one to blame but themselves.

Nothing you can do today will prevent fate from taking a hand in your destiny. Whilst you may not yet be entirely sure what you want, the potential to give in to sudden impulses is far greater than usual so be careful what you promise or commit yourself to. To appease this uneasiness once and for all, a bit of honest self-assessment is needed. Concentrate on what you feel is missing in your life then work out how you'll fill the gap.

A relationship with a female friend or relative will be especially challenging can you rise to it? Could an issue that requires a resolution have been swept under the carpet? Before things go from bad to worse, you'd better do something positive. The heavens are not especially conducive to unquestioning compromise, but they are very favourable for self-analysis, so look within and come up with a few suggestions and propositions you can put forward in a few days time when things have settled down a little.

If one person tries to dominate the other in a partnership then it will end in tears. It's not easy to climb down, but that's what's needed now to avoid psychological warfare being declared. Your views might differ completely, or you may wholeheartedly disagree on a particular matter, but if you put your mind to it, then there is no need for any bad feelings to enter the equation. Sort out problems as they arise, and a peaceful atmosphere will soon return.

Take your time going about your daily jobs and responsibilities, as compulsive actions will backfire. For instance you may find yourself more clumsy than usual, so watch out for any potential hazards and try not to expose yourself to unnecessary risks. Relationships too will require a calm and inoffensive approach to keep things sweet. Any contentious issues that do arise may be linked to a work or health matter, but if you employ a little tact and finesse, problems can be averted.

It is imperative to deal honestly and immediately with people or emotions that unsettle you. If other people find your frankness difficult to handle that's their tough luck. Look to the plus side, an uncomfortable encounter may help you clarify your position. Your main concern is to face what comes to your mind and go from there. It is important that you are true to yourself, as trying to suppress your feelings now just will not do; they'll only return ten-fold!

Jealousy, envy, vengeance can all be at the heart of a very turbulent domestic day. An underlying issue may be at the root of this disagreement so it would be wise to get it out into the open and deal with the issues involved once and for all? Work too may be demanding and it will take all your powers of ingenuity to balance the opposing responsibilities and commitments of home and career. This unsettling period will soon pass, but in the meantime try to relax and keep calm.

You must get something out of your system before it causes untold emotional damage. Friends, acquaintances, neighbours and relatives alike may all seem particularly irritating or disagreeable to you. Try not to be too argumentative or demanding as a row started today may be regretted tomorrow. Hastiness is another thing to watch out for, so be sure the opinions you voice are valid ones. A long held grievance can be resolved today, but only with masses of tact and diplomacy.

Keep an eye on spending if you want to have enough cash for something you really want. A sudden and unexpectedly strong desire to buy something special could overwhelm you, and it may take all your resolve not to give in to this impulse. Joint finances and commitments are also a factor you'll need to concentrate on, and if you and your partner can't agree on the issues under discussion, then disagreements are sure to follow.

Intimidating or manipulating someone into doing what you want won't work, you will be found out! A person's habits or quirks will irritate you more than ever or you may not be able to agree on a matter of importance to you both. Draw on your natural kindness otherwise if you try to push them too far, you will only provoke a quarrel. At the same time, you need to remember your first priority is to yourself, so don't give in too easily.