Power struggles at work will begin to slow down your progress considerably. While you're anxious to move forward with certain plans, an argumentative colleague keeps causing problems for you. And while your first temptation is to fight fire with fire, it may be best to make a strategic retreat. Otherwise, your struggle will attract all sorts of unfavourable attention. Don't let this rival's uncooperative behaviour ruin your professional reputation. Keeping your cool will help vanquish your enemy.

Reckless behaviour will catch up with you today, so it's best to err on the side of caution. If you're enjoying a night out on the town, it's better to go home in a taxi; drinking and driving definitely doesn't mix. Alternatively, if you've been enjoying an illicit affair, you should call it quits immediately. Otherwise, your secret will be discovered and lots of embarrassment will ensue. Avoid walking on the wild side!

Family quarrels are getting in the way of an intimate relationship. If your relatives disapprove of your beloved, try to take an objective view of the situation. Is your kin upset over who your amour is or what they've done? In the first case, you should stand by your lover. In the second, you should consider whether these concerns are valid. Do you really want to join forces with someone who has a questionable past?

Watch out for road rage, especially when you're on the way to an important appointment. Traffic will be a problem today, so be sure to give yourself plenty of extra time to get to your desired destination. If you can't avoid being late, try calling the person in question at the earliest possible convenience. That way, you'll minimise any damage. Just remember, heightened emotions often result in unfortunate accidents.

Going against your principles will have drastic consequences today. Although it's hard to resist a seductive love interest, you must if you're going to preserve your reputation. Getting involved with someone who is already attached is a bad idea. Not only will you contribute to an innocent victim's unhappiness, but you'll let yourself down, too. Hold out for somebody who is worthy of your attention. Your dream partner is out there.

It's hard not to lash out at a family member who wields lots of power. However, the best strategy today is to pretend that their behaviour doesn't affect you at all. This will require every ounce of your restraint. Thankfully, though, your logical side is very strong. If you treat this like a contest of wills, you'll definitely come out on top. Don't be afraid to walk away from a toxic living situation.

You could be your own worst enemy right now, so watch what you say. Blurting out cherished plans to a pessimistic person will invite them to comment on your behaviour. Do you really want your dreams to be analysed and critiqued? Be very selective about your associates. Some people think it's their mission in life to rain on everybody else's parade. Build a protective wall around yourself, or you'll fall victim to nasty assaults.

Don't let your friends talk you into something that is stupid or dangerous. These pals are just using you to act out their frustration. When it comes right down to it, though, you'll be the one who has to answer for these crimes. No one will believe you if you claim you were coerced. Think of the long-term implications of your actions. You may want to consider why you're hanging around such manipulative people, too.

An emotional outburst will compromise your career prospects. Maybe this turn of events is really a blessing in disguise. It's possible that you're tired of following a certain path and are desperately trying to find a way out. Alienating an authority figure is certainly a way to do this. Of course, you can always take the high road and hand in a polite letter of resignation. The choice is yours.

Someone tries to lecture you on religion or politics, which really makes you mad. You have no intention of indulging this blowhard. Unfortunately, you're not in the position to voice your opposition to this person. Rather than letting your resentment build, express your feelings through a creative project. Resist the urge to show your work to others. That way, you can be totally honest about your emotions without getting punished.

A romantic gesture will be rejected, which is really upsetting. It seems you've been misreading certain signs. It's even possible a love interest has deliberately given you the wrong impression. Whatever the case, you can't let this rejection consume you. If you feel angry, work off your aggression at the gym. That way, this person will no longer have control over your emotions. It's time to reclaim your power.

A partner's angry outburst will have a negative impact on your reputation. Consider what others will think if they see you enduring abusive behaviour. More importantly, how do you think about yourself when you let others treat you this way? If this has become a disturbing pattern, devise a strategy that will force this person to back down. There have to be consequences for intolerable actions. Lay down the law.