Now is the time to fight for what you want (no, not literally). You may find a flirty foe is hanging around your loved one like a bad smell, don't let this go without comment, you need to encourage them to go and annoy someone else. Alternatively, it may be career obligations that are curtailing your cuddles, whatever the cause you need to confront it head on.

The Seven of Wands asks you to think about what your priorities are and set some boundaries, even if this does cause a few raised voices. Try to calm things down where possible, as long as you co-operate progress is a strong possibility.

Like it or loathe it your love life may need a little TLC, a laisse fair attitude is not going to help in the slightest. You need to be pro-active; hanging back won't find you Senor or Senorita Smashing. Even if you feel shy you need to put on a brave front and go out into the world. People will be drawn to your personality, and don't worry about falling for a fraud; your romantic radar is on good form.

Some people just don't know when they are not wanted and just such a person could be eyeing up your partner; don't be afraid to tell them that their absence is preferable to their presence. They might bluster a bit but don't be bullied. Any problems that beset you now need to be faced head on. Nevertheless, couples need to be calm and sensible when interacting with each other – bullishness will not help the situation.