Mars sends out a challenge to restrictive Saturn: long stretches of activity will be followed by periods of exhaustion. On days like these it's hard to know why you bother. Take the pressure off by spending a quiet weekend away from hassle. Retrograde Mercury doesn't favour socialising, anyway. How long has it been since things were absolutely quiet?

You want to go out and enjoy a good time whilst your pal or partner wants to stay home and take care of business. This argument could stem from a fundamental disagreement about your companionship. If your lover seems overly worried about the future, try to appease their fears. Honouring your commitments and expressing your feelings will ease their troubled mind.

Don't be overly impressed by someone who seems to turn everything they touch into gold; rumours of their accomplishments are greatly exaggerated. You're probably dissatisfied because you're not doing work that is spiritually fulfilling. Do some volunteer work that allows you to connect with folks you would otherwise never meet. There are all sorts of lifestyles to lead.

A close friend may not approve of a romantic entanglement, forcing you to choose between two different kinds of happiness. Taking the socially responsible route isn't necessarily the wisest choice. Sometimes you're better off following your heart, even when it's urging you to take a risky gamble. You're on the brink of a tremendous life change.

Drawing the object of your affection into your web of intrigue seems effortless as the Sun, your ruling planet, links up with powerful Pluto. Defying the public's expectations may hurt those who love or know you, but it's probably the healthiest thing you could do right now. There's no point in forming a socially acceptable relationship if your heart isn't in it.

You simply can't rush when mastering a technique, the only way you'll become an expert is through reams of practice. Stop focusing on the results and start enjoying the process. Otherwise, you'll spend the next few months frustrated when you could have been fulfilled. Mercury, your ruling planet, is about to move retrograde through your house of service, so review your work carefully.

Mars's opposition to Saturn causes you to look upon your possessions with distaste; you want nothing more than to throw everything out and start afresh. Instead of doing something so drastic, divide your things into three categories: the beautiful, the useful, and the worthless, then recycle the junk via deserving causes. Indulge your material side by emphasising the positive and eliminating the negative.

The dynamic Sun sends positive signals to Pluto increasing your drive for material success and empowering you psychologically to do so. Starting a home based business pulls in the extra cash you desire. Stop and think about what kind of work you'd really like to be doing. Your venture is far more likely to succeed if you're willing to put your whole heart and soul into it.

Responsibility toward someone who is weaker than you starts to take its toll on your own health; ask for help. Taking even a single day off can lift your spirits again. Why feel guilty for wanting your freedom? You wouldn't be human if you were absolutely selfless. Mercury's soon-to-be retrogradation suggests it’s time to revise a writing project or your plans and ideas.

You may not be able to move forward with a creative or future project due to lack of funds; don't count on an institution as your sole means of support. It is better to cultivate several sources of income. Yes, this means putting your plans on hold for the next few weeks, but you simply can't afford to rush things now Saturn limits Martian energy reducing your sprint to a crawl.

It feels like everybody wants something from you, even though you've got very few resources to draw upon. At times like these, you need to go into seclusion and decide where your priorities truly lay. If not, everyone else will be setting the pace for your life and diverting you from your true destiny. You can't afford to give your personal power away like that.

Letting a mentor light your way can be frustrating at times, as you'd like to go off on your own. However, there is something to be said for setting your will aside for a greater purpose. Exercising patience now will enable you to delve more deeply into the psyches of people you love. It's all a matter of looking and listening without judgement.