Stay in control and take a moment to accept things won't always go your way. If you're dealing with stubborn people, take a look at your own attitude towards them. Is it going to resolve anything to tell others it's your way or the highway? Dishing out ultimatums isn't always the best way to handle relationship problems. You might be mad at someone but lashing out will only rub salt into the wound. The best thing you can do is instigate a heart to heart.

A friend has something to celebrate and they will want to keep the party spirit going as long as possible. There's something special taking shape in your romantic life when the more time you spend with a newcomer in your life, the stronger the pull between you. Single? Friendship could cross a threshold when romantic feelings are acknowledged. Expect to get a whole load of satisfaction out of modest pastimes and simple pleasures.

You could be mixing with someone or a group of people who have unorthodox tastes. It won't be easy at first to keep conversation flowing if you have nothing in common to talk about. Before giving up, comment on the location or occasion that brought you together. You could find a person fascinating once the conversation does get going. Judging someone by their appearance instead of what comes from the heart could mean passing up on a chance to form a fabulous friendship.

Separation from someone who has had to move away for work and whose presence has always been a big part of your life will not be easy. You may be apart temporarily or longer but you still long for them to walk through the door. When you return home, a part of you still feels they're there, your sensory memory operating on the default of their proximity. One way to cope might be to avoid places which hold strong memories of you, together.

Occasionally the best advice is no advice at all. So when someone approaches you for your views on an emotional matter, if your words might confuse them further, keep them to yourself. It's always good to be active. In a competitive endeavour you will strive to be number one but if this is not to be, you will try to accept second best. After all, the most important part was taking part!

Upsetting experiences of the past should not stop you from taking on new opportunities. Refusing to get involved in another relationship because your last one went badly could mean you're missing out on the romance of your dreams. You need to put past failures behind you. Move beyond them to see your future more clearly. After all, if you had a string of problems with a new vehicle, you wouldn't automatically start hating all cars!

Keep your purse or wallet in your pocket during a group event if it seems like someone wants you to pay their share. No one with any sense should expect you to have to fund all the day's activities. You've always been generous and you like to please your friends but if money is tight you must stop being so lavish with your cash. You can't keep wasting your money on extravagant purchases and generous gestures.

You inspire a partner to explore new places or try new interests. Experimenting with new spiritual concepts could make you want to research further into psychic realms or investigate some ghostly phenomenon. Finding someone who shares your fascination for the mystical and mysterious encourages you to be more daring in your interests. People will persuade you to share your findings with them. Your love of intrigue seems to be contagious!

Extra work and responsibilities will stop you getting out and socialising as much as you'd like to. You can't remember a time when you've had so much loaded on your shoulders. Others know they can rely on you. Being needed will boost your morale even if it exhausts you mentally and physically. Why not take the pressure off by spending at least one day away from all the hassle? People will understand if you need a break.

If you don't have a romantic partner, you soon could have, thanks to a matchmaking friend. Your energy and vitality attract people into your orbit when everyone seems to be enjoying your lively company. It's not often you are the life and soul of the party. Someone could make you an offer that sounds too tempting to refuse but you should be sure of your feelings before taking any irreversible course of action.

Changes need to be made to your family routine as you take on a greater level of responsibility in a social endeavour. The more time you give to your community, the less time you will have for the family. Those who know you well understand why you are doing this. So despite the problem this may make for them, they won't complain or make things difficult for you. You will be glad for their understanding.

It's easier to create your own opportunities rather than wait for them to fall into your lap. Daydreaming can be productive if you actually act on your ideas. Why be content to just dream your days away? It's a waste of your precious time living in your imagination without doing anything to turn thought into experience. As the old saying goes: ideas are a dime a dozen; putting them into practice is priceless!