You’re the critic of the zodiac but take care that you don’t end up being hard on yourself. Negative thinking is your enemy so replace harsh words with positive affirmations. Lean on a good friend and be around other people who care for you. You may not want to overspend but don’t miss out on a social event this evening that you know will boost your feel-good vibes.

Don’t lose your cool. This includes thinking twice before firing off angry emails or saying anything risky on social media. Letting someone know, privately, that you’ve been doing some deep thinking is the way to detox a situation. Getting down to work is a tonic, and just what the doctor ordered in terms of satisfying your creative appetite and also connecting you with like-minded people.

You can get more done today and tomorrow than the rest of the week put together. Don’t waste a moment and get busy. Whether you’re making calls on the phone or sending off emails, get into your efficient Virgo mode. It would be an excellent date to apply for a new job. Update your tech skills and let other people know you mean business.

If you’re out and about today, allow yourself extra time to get from A to B. Things may not go as straightforwardly as you’d planned, so don’t set off last minute for an important meeting. If you’re not seeing eye-to-eye with a colleague, look a little deeper, especially if you’re the one who’s holding back. It may be that it’s right to keep things to yourself for now.

It’s been frustrating dealing with matters with no obvious answers, but you’re great at serious talk when the need arises. Instant solutions are unlikely but temporary measures are now better than none. Strike the balance by factoring in plenty of fun time, especially with your other half. Single? Getting the measure of a new love interest is going to take some detective work.

Your communications zone is blitzed with complications and whatever you’re struggling to find words for  – a letter, a report, your latest novel or voicing your feelings for a partner – there’s a missing piece of the jigsaw. Go deeper through more research, more thought, and more belief in yourself. Have faith, too, in a person who has let someone down and didn’t mean to. Your support really helps. 

Mercury retrograde kicks in today so you know what to blame if things go wrong. Tech or transport issues could stop you in your tracks and you’re wise to plan extra time to get from A to B. Meet up for a heart-to-heart with a sibling, relative or neighbour and encourage them to talk. Words have healing power and your ability to listen deeply is a powerful tool.