It will be difficult to access the information you need. Technical difficulties, bureaucratic delays and limited permissions will wreak havoc with a fact gathering project. When you encounter obstacles, breathe deep. Make it your mission to establish good relationships with librarians and record keeping types. Be patient and persistent. At that point, you'll get the documents you want. This will be a lengthy process, so give yourself plenty of time.

Possessions aren't a substitute for emotional security. If you want to feel a greater sense of connection to your nearest and dearest, you have to spend quality time together. Unfortunately, everyone is extremely busy. Getting people to meet for coffee or drinks will be challenging. Throwing a casual get together is a great way to give your social life a kick start. It won't be necessary to spend a lot of money on refreshments. Ask everyone to bring their favourite dish to cut down on expenses.

Normally, you're able to easily shake off bad moods. That won't be the case today, when problems at home undermine your happiness. You're tired of having to beg relatives for help. Their uncooperative attitudes are getting you down. To add insult to injury, your best friend isn't sympathetic. Instead of falling victim to self-pity, do something nice for yourself. Take a trip to the bookstore or library. Spend time on a new project. Intellectually stimulating activities are good for you.

A loved one may have to spend time at a rehabilitation centre, jail or hospital. This is incredibly stressful. You're a very protective person. When you can't come to a friend's rescue, you start to worry. Instead of treating this situation like a disaster, view it as a blessing in disguise. Its important people accept the consequences for their actions. Continually rescuing a troubled individual can actually make their problems worse. Take this opportunity to establish healthier boundaries.

You have different needs than many members of your social network. This can be frustrating. When trying to share your hopes and feelings, you often encounter blank stares or exclamations of disbelief. It's time to surround yourself with people who are in the same boat. Joining a club, support group or political organisation can be empowering. It may take a while for you to become comfortable with your new acquaintances, so be patient.

It's important to control your emotions at work. Someone who keeps pushing your buttons wants to replace you. Don't give them the satisfaction. The best way to deal with passive-aggressive people is to take a direct approach. Ask your tormentor out for coffee. Enquire about their bad behaviour and list a series of examples. When confronted with their abuse, this bully will shrivel up like a salted snail. At that point, you can resume your climb up the ladder to success.

You long to explore greener pastures, but it isn't convenient now. Financial limitations and work demands keep you close to home. Instead of dreaming about the future, try to bloom where you grow. Take time out of your daily schedule for activities that bring you pleasure. Listening to music, making art or lavishing love on a pet will brighten your outlook. Your positive attitude will attract opportunities to travel, study and write. When coping with difficult circumstances, bless them.

Learning to cope with anxiety should be your top priority. Worrying is a waste of time. It won't change anything and it interferes with your enjoyment of life. When you face difficulties, take practical steps to alleviate them. Ask friends for help. Get additional resources from government agencies, religious organisations and cultural institutions. Talk to a counsellor. Wringing your hands and imagining the worst case scenario will only compound your problems.

You're not comfortable with someone looming over you. Instead of letting resentment build, address the problem in a direct, nonthreatening manner. Having to account for your every move is alien to your lifestyle. If you're with someone who is overly suspicious, it's time to resolve this problem. It's reasonable to check in with your partner when you're apart for extended periods of time. Being expected to immediately answer text messages and phone calls is not.

Being self-conscious often leads to headaches and back pain. It's important to take jokes in the right spirit. Just because someone teases you does not mean you are being bullied. On the contrary, people often poke gentle fun at those they like and admire. Learning to laugh at your shortcomings will be a terrific breakthrough. Instead of wasting hours agonising over silly remarks, feel free to improve relationships with neighbours, colleagues and newcomers to your social circle.

You long to feel loved and cherished but have a hard time expressing this desire. As a general rule, you prefer living in the world of logic. Having powerful needs makes you uncomfortable. Stop suppressing your impulses. The world won't fall apart when you let down your defences. Life will become much more manageable when you lean into your vulnerabilities. Nobody is buying your lone wolf act, anyway. Your loved ones know you better than you think.

People aren't as sentimental as you are. That's why it's so painful to hear about valuable items being tossed in the trash. Certain relatives find pleasure in breaking with the past. You'd rather cling to each memory. It is important to remember you have a limited amount of space. Keeping every heirloom and memento simply isn't possible. Instead of lamenting over the things you've lost, create special places for your favourite keepsakes.