You're tired of working so hard and having so little to show for it. Conserving your resources - emotional and financial - is critical to your happiness. Learning to live beneath your means will give you a chance to amass a nest egg. This fund will protect you from economic uncertainty. It will also give you a greater measure of freedom. You'll feel so much better once you're able to choose the sort of work you want. Living from payday to payday is no fun.

An intimate relationship is more work than you anticipated. You have every intention of making this union work. Therefore, when you encounter difficulty, you dig in your heels and work to find a solution. Running away is not an option. One of your biggest challenges is finding a way to negotiate differing attitudes about money. Learning how to balance your competing desires to save and spend money is half the battle. If the two of you can do that, you can survive anything.

Your spiritual and physical well being is closely tied. If you feel anxious, try eating more nutritious meals. Fresh produce, whole grains and lean proteins will boost your energy, making it easier to cope with stress. Are you physically exhausted? Scale back work. Make time for restful, tranquil activities and your energy levels will rise. You'll feel much stronger when you don't fall victim to stress. Watching funny movies can also be therapeutic. Never underestimate the importance of a good laugh.

It's hard for a shy person like you to command the spotlight. If you continue to keep a low profile, less talented rivals will eclipse you. An opportunity to show off your artistic ability will fall into your lap. Don't run away from this offer. Instead, put your best work on display. Be willing to discuss it with the public. An agent, gallery manager or boutique owner will offer to represent you. This is just the break you require to reach the next level of success.

Caring for your family is one of your greatest responsibilities. You're the strongest member of the group. That's why the lion's share of work usually falls on you. Normally, this is not a problem. Sometimes you feel unappreciated. That's because few people realise just how much energy you spend on making everyone's life comfortable. Take this opportunity to draw attention to your contributions. You even may want to let a few chores fall by the wayside, just to wake everyone up.

A job that involves teaching, writing or research is worth accepting. You love sharing your enthusiasm for a subject with others. There's a chance you'll help people who had previous difficulty with this subject. The secret to your success is an ability to break down complex concepts into tiny pieces of attainable knowledge. Pretty soon, word of your talent will spread. You might even have to turn away applicants. You work best with small groups. Don't be nervous. You'll do a great job.

Stand up for your beliefs, even if it means turning down a lucrative job. It's never easy to turn down money, especially in an uncertain economy. By refusing to work for a company or client you don't respect, you'll strengthen your professional reputation. If you're looking for work, you could be offered at least two jobs. Don't automatically pick the one that pays more. You might prefer working for a place that doesn't have as many resources but embodies admirable qualities.

Lately, you've been developing qualities of courage, self reliance and leadership. Now is the time to showcase these abilities. Taking charge of a project that has spiralled out of control will be a challenge. Fortunately, you are up to the task. Many times, you will be forced to make unpopular decisions. At every juncture, reflect on what is best for the whole, rather than a few individuals. It may be necessary to dismiss less talented members of the group to stay solvent.

It's important for you to have a rich spiritual life. In the past, people may have mocked your love of philosophy. This made you self conscious and defensive. Now you're older, you don't feel pressured to get the public's approval. You're able to withstand the teasing remarks and impertinent questions. When tormentors realise you don't care about their opinion, they'll back off and look for other victims. Don't let anything stand in the way between you and your Higher Power.

The sooner you become comfortable working with groups, the happier you will be. Often, you're shy about mixing with people from all walks of life, fearing they will judge you. The best way to overcome this anxiety is to stop judging everyone else. Don't make assumptions about people based on their personal style, social status or bank account. Instead, get to know what makes each individual tick. You'll be surprised to discover hidden dimensions in everyone you meet.

Don't be afraid of pursuing worldly success. Your humanitarian instincts make you look at wealth, fame and status with distrust. There's nothing wrong with wanting these things, provided you stay compassionate. Why not go after a new and well paid position as a means to help underprivileged people? That way, you can make a difference without betraying your principles. If you happen to make a good salary along the way, so be it. You can give a portion of your income to charity.

Stop letting other people tell you what to do all the time. Understanding and following your own instincts will make you stronger. It will also prompt others to look at you with respect. Sometimes the worst thing you can do is give in to public opinion. In truth, you have bold ideas about how you should live your life and you won't want to sacrifice them. Marching to the beat of your own drum will make conventional types very nervous. That's too bad for them, but wonderful for you.