Your Stars for the week with Russell Grant

You can’t change anybody’s mind by intimidation. Simply make your case and hope they’ll take the hint. If they decide to take a different path, learn to live with it and move in. This may means breaking off your association or finding another job. Fortunately, you are very resilient. If you need to find work, you could find it at a university or cultural institution. Don’t get into a childish argument with a lover who is jealous of your friends.

Resentful feelings toward a colleague, client or romantic partner are starting to surface. You can’t keep pretending things are just fine. It’s time to discuss some painful truths. It’s possible career concerns are undermining your relationship. If that’s the case, you need to be brave and take the problem to your boss. Hammer out an arrangement whereby you aren’t spending every last minute at the office. You can’t work well if you don’t have a personal life.

Resist the pressurised urge to rush at work or mistakes will happen. An arrogant know it all could try to improve your methods, but you’re not interested in their advice, but turning a deaf ear to their suggestions could create a terrible power struggle. Try to give in gracefully to this blowhard’s advice, if only for the sake of group harmony. Your colleagues will appreciate your patience and will rally round to support and help you.

Impulsive spending could prevent you from having money for something you really enjoy. Be as frugal as possible, especially with regard to cars, phones and technology in general. A lover may be pressuring you to go too far, too fast. Put the brakes on now, while you still have a measure of control. Unrealistic expectations at work could force you to spend lots of time away from home. Expect projects to take twice the time you anticipate.

While all the financial trends are looking positive this is not the best time to hit the High Street and go on a spending spree. Conserve your cash and look for worthwhile investments and long term saving schemes. Issues at work could come to a head if you have to handle a bombastic boss or contentious colleague who wants to have everything their own way regardless of your feelings. Keep a low profile and make your own plans for the future.

Keeping your feelings under wraps may not be possible. You’ve simply got to state your disapproval of a relative or neighbour’s behaviour. Fortunately, you have the time and opportunity to get away from this person, if only for a few days. A power struggle at work makes it hard to get anything done so you might as well take a break. Keep your personal information under lock and key, or someone may try to make charges to your credit card.

Don’t fall prey to temptation when friends pressure you into spending money you don’t have. If people truly care for you, they’ll respect your request to back off. You could form a love connection with someone spiritual who likes the way you think. Don’t get drawn into a competition with a rival. You’ll be the winner if you stay cool in the face of their taunts. Remember a partner has needs and desires or you’ll come across as totally self-centred.

You won’t be able to change the minds of people in power so don’t even try. It’s better to go on record as opposing their plans. That way, when their actions backfire, you’ll be ready to assume the reins of power. A money making idea could result in a much better work assignment. Turn a deaf ear to a pessimistic relative who claims that all of your efforts will come to nothing. This person is just jealous of all the progress you’re making.

You may be burning with jealousy over someone who knows a lot more than you do, but you can achieve the just the same level of expertise if you’re willing to work for it. This would be a great week to apply for a course and add to your qualifications. It’s all a matter of presenting your creative vision to the powers that be. Don’t let self doubt prevent you from exploring opportunities or you could turn down a great opening just through fear of failure.

A friend could betray a secret, leading to a huge argument. As much as it pains you to do so, you may have to end this relationship. You simply can’t trust a word they say any more. Fortunately, you’ll get a lot of hidden support from a prominent woman who witnessed the whole betrayal. Take this opportunity to revisit a memory from childhood that served as a turning point for you, there are lessons to be learned from this experience.

A business or romantic partner may resent your success. While you have no intention of changing your behaviour, it is important to assess this person’s position. Maybe you have put your reputation ahead of your relationship. If that’s the case, you need to decide which is more important. Talking with friends can give you a clearer idea of what is the best path to take. Don’t try to bully people into doing things your way, it just won’t work.

Pushing yourself with an exercise regimen could result in an injury. Don’t go against a doctor’s orders, even if you’re dissatisfied with the progress you’ve made. Some powerful anxieties may be causing you to second guess everything that people say. You’ll have to make a leap of faith. Try not to despair if it seems like your loyalty is misplaced. You’ll eventually be rewarded for relinquishing control. This is not a good week to lend or borrow money.