As you head towards the end of the working week you may be feeling that everything is a bit of a grind. True, it seems that there’s nothing majorly exciting on the agenda, but make the most of the calm. You’re great at problem solving and also at detailed work now that you can put your mind to it. Enjoy a low key evening and keep a date night for the weekend.

If you stayed up late for an intimate heart-to-heart or sexy encounter, you may be tired but the feel-good vibes are worth it. It’s a positive time to talk things through with a child or friend if things turned dark at the weekend. Be less attached to the result of your conversation and focus more on helping them with ideas. Number 8 is lucky for money and love.

If you’re feeling lonely, or it seems as if everyone else is getting ahead, try not to feel sorry for yourself. Time with children or rediscovering something you loved when you were younger brings back a little magic. Dig out your paints or dance around the living room. If you’ve got money worries, a problem shared is a problem solved. Hearing birdsong tells you that nature is on your side.

Your creativity zone is on fire and you’ll have a natural sense of what looks good and what works best. Coming up with inspired answers to life’s challenges is also part of this picture. Buy your kids some books. Children who read for fun do really well at school but also in future life. Love grows where playfulness goes, and is the best way to get your other half out of a grump.

There’s no let-up this week with endless jobs to be done so don’t even try to avoid them. Storm ahead with gusto and in no time your tireless energy will clear the decks. Your straight-forward Aries nature sometimes doesn’t pick up emotional undercurrents but try to tune in now to a partner’s mood. Things that are difficult to talk about are building up. Bring them honestly into the open.  

A challenging situation triggers your anger, perhaps linked to a child or new lover. You may not be able to keep your emotions in check but fury is not the answer. Be determined, stand up for the underdog and defend someone who needs your courage and strength. If you want some time to yourself, make it happen. You’ll have a lot to mull over if your ex is back. 

Excited about taking a relationship to the next level? Push too hard for an answer and someone could run a mile. No need to let uncertainty stop you having fun in the meantime. A friend has a knack for digging out everyone else’s secrets without giving much away themselves. Watch what you say over drinks tonight if you don’t want everyone knowing your business.