Laughter and quipping will make this month fulfilling on many levels (and may help shield you from the worst of bad tidings in work and local government spheres). This is especially true for debt payments, particularly if a loan shark is involved.

Hand-to-hand fighting is never far away in these recessionary times and never underestimate the advantages of aggressive clothing and a body language that Mike Tyson perfected during his ring-bouncing years.

In a freak heatwave this month, avoid wearing orange and red as this may distract a tender Mercury who is about to nuptialise its relationship with a friendly moon.