Things are just not going to go the way you want them to today, no matter how feverishly you wish or how hard you push. But your mood is so great that you probably won’t care too much. The earlier you give up your bullheadedness, the sooner you will get back to being in a good mood. You have to choose your battles, and today you should choose none, thank you very much. And don’t fear that you are losing influence! Just because you can’t get your way today does not mean that you won’t get it tomorrow.

Sometimes nothing is more attractive than a person who can graciously accept compliments. Make that your goal now. If a potential love interest admires your smile or new shoes, thank them warmly and move on.

An awareness of the human psyche comes in handy as you come to the aid of your partner, who’s currently grappling with a touchy topic. Keep your suggestions simple and realistic.

Your credit card may already be at its limit, but you can still put yourself first today. The currency could be time, attention, compassion — anything but real money.