Daily Horoscope: Libra

A partner or backer may have misunderstood what you wanted. Don't move ahead with plans until you touch base first.

Your gain shouldn't come at someone else's expense. It takes a little longer, but you can find a way for everyone to benefit.

It takes a while for people to examine a familiar assumption in a new light. You've made your point and now you need to give them time to reflect on it.

People feel like you owe them an explanation, but you don't. Leave that controversial topic right where it is and it will die down.

Don't renegotiate a contract or lease now because you aren't in an advantageous position. However if you ask nicely, you should get a reprieve or price break.

Both parties may be right, but being equally unreasonable makes them both wrong. Bridge the gap with a compromise.

Watch it with the gruff remarks while the Sun's conjunct Mercury retrograde. You may not mean anything by them, but an offhand comment is all it takes to gum up the works.

An outspoken friend expresses what everyone feels, but don't leave this person hanging. Show that you're on their side.

Are you being just as inflexible as a loved one? Find ways to reopen the lines of communication. Standoffs get you nowhere fast. Just ask Congress.

It takes a lot of energy to reassure a nervous loved one. You have to repeat yourself and not sound patronizing. Thank heavens you're good at delicate balances.