Blind adherence to the rules will cause you to miss a golden opportunity. Be willing to play fast and loose with the directions. Creating a new technique will give you the freedom to work alone. It's time to show the powers that be that you can be trusted to make the right judgment calls. If you feel burned out, head for a secluded spot where you can think, dream and create. A little private time is just what the doctor ordered.

Keeping a youngster on a short leash is making the whole family miserable. You need to recognise the two of you have very different needs. By allowing your young friend a little latitude, you'll be pleasantly surprised. That doesn't mean lifting the rules entirely. It just involves letting go of your standards in one area. For instance, invite this child to devote an hour of each day to their favourite hobby without interference from you.

You're overly defensive now, and take umbrage at imagined slights. If you're going to move forward, you need to develop a thicker skin. Someone may offer you advice regarding your career. Although you think you're in good shape, there is actually room for improvement. Revamp your CV, take a course in management or brush up on your interviewing skills. No matter how expert you are, you can always do better. Be open to suggestions. Your willingness to work will result in a plum position.

Keep criticisms to a minimum. Although you're convinced you can do a better job than a neighbour or a relative, saying so won't help the situation. Be ready to give credit where credit is due. It's very possible your expertise has been made possible by another person's hard work. While you're busy improving your techniques, a loved one is cooking your meals, doing your errands and helping with expenses. You're not as self sufficient as you think.

Normally, you're generous to a fault. These days you're keeping a tight hold on your wallet. Someone who comes to you for financial assistance will be turned away. You hate saying 'No' to anyone you love, but you have bills of your own. Paying off a sizable debt will give you the freedom you desire. It will also put you in line for a hot new romance. Your sex appeal soars when you're not consumed by fear.

You're so intent on getting work done you could bruise some egos along the way. Pause to enquire after a neighbour's health or a relative's job search. Be more attentive to a lover's sexual needs. Take a few seconds to shop for a colleague's birthday card. Little gestures of civility are noticed. You can't survive on work alone. Companionship is critical to your happiness. If you're looking for love, you could cross paths with someone special at a religious, cultural or educational organisation.

Staying mired in the past is making you miserable. It's time to move on from an old relationship, achievement or lifestyle. New opportunities are opening all around you, particularly when it comes to work. A job that allows you to travel to far off, exotic places could fall into your lap. Getting away from home will help you heal from old wounds. It will also put you in contact with a whole new group of people. It's just what the doctor ordered.

You deeply resent less capable people than you getting ahead. You worked hard to attain skills and knowledge, but this seems to have worked against you. The ones in power may be intimidated by your strengths, opting to surround themselves with mediocre workers. If you want to rise up the ladder of success, you'll have to launch your own venture. A new or unconventional creative project is shaping up nicely.

Beware of using your power for underhanded means. Although your plans are aimed at helping the underdog, that doesn't justify flouting the rules. Turn to an ultra ethical relative for advice. You may be surprised by their suggestions. If you've been thinking of moving to a new place, begin your search now. You could find a very spacious home in an unusual neighbourhood. Nothing could be better for an unconventional character like you!

You may not have the education necessary to talk knowledgably about a subject. When this happens, it's time to call in an expert. It's possible your teacher will be considerably younger than you. Don't hold that against him. By deferring to their superior skills, you'll stop feeling like you're out of your depth. A last minute trip could be in the cards. You'll have to scramble to find someone to watch your dependants, pets or home, but everything will work out in the end.

Your sex drive hasn't been very strong lately. This is putting a serious crimp in an intimate relationship. Getting back in touch with your sensual side is critical. This can involve anything to savouring a gourmet meal, luxuriating in a scented bath, or sporting silken underclothes. Such measures may sound absurd to an ultra logical person like you, but they really work. A fantastic moneymaking opportunity helps you add some sexy new items to your wardrobe.

Relations with a business or romantic partner are strained. You could be accused of dropping the ball. If you have been neglecting your responsibilities, admit it. Work on doing better. Remember, actions speak louder than words. If your friend sees that you have taken their complaints to heart, they'll give you the support you need for a creative project. Showing off your artwork will result in favourable publicity. You could even become famous overnight!