Aries

 All those crossed wires that you've had to cope with recently start to sort themselves out from today, leading to a much easier atmosphere with loved ones. It will also help if you can bring yourself to apologize for anything hurtful that you might have done or said, even if you secretly believe that you were provoked beyond endurance and behaved very well under the circumstances.

Taurus

This is an ideal day for spending some time and money on your home in order to improve it in some way. You could be inspired to buy some plants for the garden, or you might see the perfect item to brighten up your kitchen. Although you'll enjoy shopping, you have no desire right now to waste money so won't want to shell out for anything that isn't absolutely perfect.

Gemini

A loved one is a thorn in your side today. They're taking everything very seriously and have a tendency to turn minor niggles into major dramas. Do your best to avoid rising to the bait and becoming equally overwrought, because there'll be no stopping you once that happens. It may help to make yourself scarce for a while, so you can calm down.

Cancer

You aren't very patient today, so be warned. Almost before you know what's happening, you might find that you've bitten someone's head off or been rude to them. This is especially likely if you're already somewhat irritated by them and you're trying to hide it, because your feelings have a nasty habit of making themselves known. It may be better to be honest!

Leo

Your willpower has deserted you, leaving you open to every temptation under the sun. Speaking of which, you may decide to forget about the chores and spend the day lying in the sunshine. It's a difficult day if you're supposed to be on a diet or sensible eating regime, because all your good intentions will vanish at the first sniff of a chocolate biscuit

Virgo

 If you've fallen foul of a superior recently, they'll come down on you like a ton of bricks today. It won't be a pleasant experience, but maybe you need to face the music? If you're the one who's in the position of being judge and jury all rolled into one, try not to let your ego get the better of you so you turn the other person into an enemy. Take it gently and don't let your elevated position go to your head

Libra

Domestic plans have a habit of going up in smoke today, so try to be patient if things don't work out in the way you were expecting. Maybe the problem lies with a certain someone who's doing their best to be disruptive or unhelpful, or who's trying to win everyone's attention by being controversial and shocking. Alternatively, a household appliance could go on the blink just when you need it, leaving you high and dry

Scorpio

You need plenty of variety in your day, if you're going to make the most of it, so try not to get stuck doing only one thing for hours on end. This may not be possible, of course, but even snatching five minutes' break every now and then will help to keep your interest alive and your brain alert. You could also have a surprising conversation at some point that will really set you thinking

Sagittarius

It's a day when you're so busy gritting your teeth with irritation that you're in danger of getting lockjaw. Tensions have risen slightly, making you feel that you have only one option left - to lose your temper in as noisy and volcanic a way as possible. Fine, if it will make you feel better, but don't get so agitated that you say and do things that make the situation even worse than it was to start with.

Capricorn

Good news! You can look forward to lots of fun, especially when you're with some of your favourite people. Even if you have plenty of other commitments, you'll feel cheated if you can't devote plenty of time to leisure activities and your social life. It's a wonderful excuse to throw a party or a big get- together, and to pull out all the stops.

Aquarius

Your working relationships will go well, so it's going to be a great time for enjoying the company of colleagues and customers. A friendship could spring up from what starts off as a business relationship, so don't be shy about making the first move if there's someone you'd like to know better.

Pisces

There's such a strong emotional bond between you and a special person today, that you can almost touch it. Don't pass up the opportunity to increase the connection between you, no matter what sort of relationship you have. If you meet someone new today, your relationship will always be characterized by a certain amount of seriousness but also by a shared appreciation