The last thing you’re in the mood to do is take a tough line with somebody who’s argumentative on the best of days. But if you think carefully about what, and how much, you say they’ll merrily highjack your plans or ideas and adapt them to suit their vision. The less you reveal, the better.

Often you’ll take the blame for the mistakes of others, out of compassion or because it’s easier than explaining what’s what. Now you must be tough or risk paying a price, in terms of responsibility or, possibly, money. State the facts to those who need to know what’s what, and be frank. That done, turn your attention to other, far more worthwhile, elements in your life.

Quite rightly you pride yourself on your passionate approach to life, your pursuits and most of all, you relationships, from family and friends to professional links. While you’re generous, you also prefer to be in charge, and as you’ve probably already realised, that simply isn’t possible. However, here’s hoping you’ve also recognised that both the ideas of others and unexpected, if not unsettling, changes aren’t just worthwhile, they’re far better than anything you’d come up with. Struggling? Say yes anyway. You won’t regret it.

As an Aquarius, you've an amazing knack for spotting and taking advantage of exciting new ideas. Not only is that the case now, what and who is coming your way will be just the beginning of a cycle of timely, if occasionally confusing breakthroughs. For now, focus on exploration. Lasting arrangements are important, but they can, and should, wait until you're better informed. Be patient. Achieving that clarity could require considerable patience.