An understanding and receptive heart will gain you more in the long run than aggression or hostility. If someone's behaviour challenges your kindness or composure keep a tight hold on your feelings. You can smooth the rough edges of torn relationships by being moderate and tactful. In your efforts, you might gain a greater understanding of the best way to handle awkward situations.

What used to upset or disappoint seems no longer to affect you in the same way any more. Change has to start somewhere and it is what is going on inside you now that will eventually reflect on your external circumstances. If you act and make a change in yourself, others too will start to realise what can be done. An overhaul has begun and you're the one who started it!

Your mind is racing, one thought merges into the next and at times you don't know what you are thinking. You could do with emptying your mind of thoughts and feelings and the only way you're going to do this is through some peace and quiet. Make some space in your life for yourself; your relaxing time. Whatever was is over. Whatever will be will be. Stop brooding about the past and worrying about things that may never happen!

Before you start on a plan of action, know exactly what your intentions are. To see positive results you need to be organised in your approach to your goal. Also decide whether you want to take an active stance as opposed to just going with the flow. Set your goal, make definite plans and you're more likely to follow your intentions through. By the same token you may be able to help spur on a colleague who is currently at a bit of a loose end.

Is someone imposing on your good nature and could this be preventing you from getting on with your own responsibilities? Something is missing in a close relationship and the more you try to figure out what it is, the more it eludes you! Try not to put too much faith in someone else's promises as agreements are easily broken. Joint interests cause frustration and you'll want some extra time to yourself, this evening.

Disobeying rules will only get you into trouble no matter what others might say to the contrary. Someone is rebelling against a notice or announcement that speaks of changing rules and regulations in the local environment or workplace. Far from doing any harm, these have been instigated for a reason and you would do better to convince others to conform rather than rebel. People will listen as they respect your views. Get your voice heard!

You feel inspired and this might lead you to take up a new hobby or make a start on a creative endeavour. Whatever you begin, make a vow with yourself, to finish it. It stands to reason results won't come until your intentions have been followed through. It's no use thinking about or planning something new if you don't do anything about it. Actions speak louder than words and effort will bring results.

Pushing yourself too hard could have a negative affect on your health causing tension and stress related illnesses. If you're working, running a home and a family and trying to squeeze charity or community work in as well, eventually you will burn yourself out. An exhausted you will be no good to anyone. For this reason you should make a point of not taking on more than you can chew!

If you are anxious or worried about something but you do nothing to ease your uncertainty, it won't go away. Some fears are contagious in that if you are a parent say, with a fear of spiders, your children could pick up on this fear too. If there's any chance your anxiety is starting to affect your loved ones, this is a challenge you should face and overcome. If necessary, get professional help. Many fears are manageable when properly addressed.

Pay extra attention to details in any financial dealings you are involved in today. You are more vulnerable than usual to the ploys of tricksters. At work, don't let a colleague or a member of the public distract you from what needs to be done. Despite the good intentions of a workmate, it will be easier to handle some jobs on your own. A concerted effort is likely to get you nowhere as too many people think their way is best and no single method is agreed on.

A friend or loved one has distanced themselves from you and you are trying to understand their way of thinking. Your inclination is to walk away and leave it for them to approach you if and when they feel ready to. Consider the possibility they're testing you by putting up walls, not to keep you out, but to see if you care enough to tear them down. It might be worth at least having one more attempt to get through to them.

Someone is making promises you can't help but be sceptical about: you will believe it when you see it! In the meantime you could do with a little space today, to sort out your turbulent inner life. There may be some dissatisfaction with what you've recently achieved and you might wonder what you can do, to do better. One course of action is to think ahead and plan your moves so you have a better idea of where you are heading.