There’s never a good time to get caught in a battle with somebody who’s manipulative on the best of days. However you made the mistake of offering to help with one particular problem and now you’re expected to deal with everything. Refusing to do anything won’t make much difference but it’s a good start. And be wary of allowing them to manipulate you into feeling guilty.

Sometimes obstacles are exactly that, difficulties to be overcome. But those you encounter during July are an invitation to delve into, and learn about, issues you’ve been avoiding or even certain persistent fears. Take a deep breath, then plunge in. While challenging initially, once you begin, things will unfold swiftly. Within days you’ll understand those fears and be exploring ways to overcome them. Soon you’re venturing into new territory, personally, romantically or professionally that, only recently, you’d have done all you could to avoid

While it's true, of the twelve star signs, you're the most discreet and diplomatic, every once in a while you realise that, in being so discreet, you've confused others and, equally, yourself. While, ordinarily, you'd withdraw to reflect, you correctly sense certain individuals are better informed about several tricky questions than you are. What's more, several of them would respond positively to exactly the variety of conversations you've been avoiding. Unappealing as the idea is, plunge in. Raise these issues now, and be frank.Within days, if not hours, you'll have cleared these up and, better yet, created a new and very welcome sense of harmony between you.