If there's anything you hate, it's being bossed around, which can cause problems with bosses and authoritarians. If somebody tries to give you direction, stay cool. Ask yourself whether their advice is warranted. It's possible your ego is just acting up today. Nobody can be in charge all the time, not even you - learning to take orders will give you an insight into where you’re really coming from.

All your hard work and sacrifice don't seem to be paying off, much to your disappointment. Hang in there for just a little longer. The obstacles you face now will disappear if you stay focused on your goals. Saving money can be especially difficult now, but do your best to set aside some cash, even if it's a tiny sum, from little acorns big oaks grow.

You're feeling strangely restless and aggressive today, and may take people around you by storm. Be careful that your demands don't hurt their feelings. It's not their fault if they have been oblivious to your needs. You have to communicate better. Usually, this isn't a problem for you, but you have been acting up of late. Why not open up instead?

You believe nobody appreciates you, your dedication or loyalty, but that's because you've adopted a passive aggressive attitude. The next time somebody makes an unreasonable demand, refuse. After they've recovered from the shock, they'll find another victim. The words "nurturing" and "doormat" are not synonymous, so don’t confuse one with the other, or complain when you do!

You may have gained a reputation for being all talk and no action. Prove this perception wrong by developing an artistic talent or giving vent to your ideas and imagination. Your efforts may appear crude at first, but they will improve over time. Expressing your creative side has an added bonus: it relieves tension. You must admit, you could use a release right now.

Some setbacks in your career cause you to question whether you're wasting your time. If your instincts tell you to move on, start making job inquiries. This will help despair from setting in. You're always better off taking action against a problem than letting it fester. There is a big market for your organisational or inventive skills.

Folks may mistake your confidence for arrogance, but don't feel pressured to adopt a false modesty. Your talent speaks for itself. Secretly, people envy your "can do" attitude. They will warm to you when they see that you're willing to use your cool talents and great gifts for the benefit of all. In the meantime, stay strong and refuse to be manipulated.

A needy person may try to emotionally blackmail you into giving them a loan or support you can ill afford. Caving into this pressure will make you feel used. Exercise your right to say "no." If they give you grief, take it as a sign that their affection for you is only superficial. You deserve to be loved for more than what you can give.

Try not to be so suspicious of helpful people; their motives are more genuine than you suppose. Although you're a trusting person by nature, recent events have caused you to be wary. Learn to judge people by their behaviour. This will help you separate the garbage from the gold. Don't you miss having supportive relationships? You can if you want.

You must stop blaming others for lost opportunities, or you'll miss some shiny golden ones that are surrounding you right now. The moment you take responsibility for your life, the greater your fortune will be. Think back to an activity you loved as a child. Why have you given it up? It's never too late to begin again or enjoy new pleasures.

There's no question that you're smart as a whip, but that doesn't mean that everyone else is a dunce. Okay so you can’t abide a fool but give folks a chance to display their talents. Otherwise, you'll be increasingly isolated. If others seem reluctant to show you their work, start praising their mundane efforts. This will encourage them to open up.

Domestic matters could be a real cause of strife, so stop picking on those who share your abode. Think about what life would be like if you didn't have these folks around at all. This should put their messy transgressions in proper perspective. If things have really gotten out of hand, pool your resources or set up a rota to ring in those who fail to pull their weight and have been given one chance too many.