The lure of financial security isn't strong enough for you to keep a terrible job. You're ready to take a risk, even if it means living on a tight budget for the foreseeable future. Fortunately, you have a knack for finding moneymaking opportunities wherever you go. Launching your own business is a distinct possibility. Alternatively, you might decide to enter a totally foreign field. An industry that has lots of growth potential is perfectly suited to you. Summon your pioneer spirit.

You feel tired and overburdened. Everyone seems to be dumping their problems onto you. Until you draw some strong boundaries, the trend will continue. Stop coming to the rescue of friends, relatives and colleagues. They must learn to fend for themselves. While they're scrambling to take control of their lives, you should focus on pampering yourself. Be your own best friend. Take a trip, pamper your sensual side and get some rest. You're long overdue for a break.

You feel cut off from the crowd. It's hard to work in obscurity, but it can't be helped. A job that requires odd hours makes it difficult to conduct a normal social life. If you're unemployed, you will be reluctant to go out to expensive restaurants with friends. Focus on the good points of your situation instead of dwelling on its difficulties. Having more private time will allow you to acquire skills, enjoy crafts and get more sleep. You can overextend yourself when you're in demand.

You no longer have anything in common with a certain group of friends. Instead of keeping up appearances, just break things off. You don't have to make a big scene. Simply quietly state you have other obligations and want to end these relationships. Many will object to your exit, but that's because you've always given more than you've received with these people. They'll have to find somebody else to meet their needs while you explore greener pastures. Tighten your social circle.

A mistake will come to light. The best way to deal with the situation is to admit your error. Making lots of excuses will only undermine your professional reputation. If you are passed up for a promotion, don't despair. Future opportunities will become available. You still must acquire some skills and overcome some faults. Make it your mission to improve your performance. Success can be yours, so long as you're willing to work harder. Nothing will be handed to you on a silver platter.

Lack of education or credentials is holding you back. No matter how much experience you have, it's not enough to attain expert status. You must get an official certificate, even if it seems like a capitulation. You've always prided yourself on being self taught. Your knowledge will make it easy to pass tests with flying colours. It's amazing what a huge difference a small piece of paper can make. Stop being stubborn and do what's necessary to get ahead.

It's difficult to achieve intimacy with someone you don't trust. Although you enjoy the idea of a close relationship, your heart is telling you to keep your guard up. Stop giving chances to a person who continually breaks promises. You can't risk sharing a living space and bank account with such an irresponsible character. If you're in a serious relationship with somebody who has a spending problem, keep separate bank accounts. Protect your financial interests. Nobody else will do it for you.

You'll have to do most of the heavy lifting in a relationship. If it feels like your best friend or lover has given up, you should reconsider your union. You're happy to offer support when the chips are down, but this feels like you're being choked with responsibility. Just because you're extremely resourceful and organised doesn't mean you should do all the work. Are you single? Embrace your independence. Take a solitary trip to a country that has always interested you.

You'll have to pay the price for not doing your share. Colleagues resent the fact you won't play by the rules. If a less talented worker gets a promotion, that's probably why. People resent the fact you are always getting special treatment. The powers that be realise how unpopular you've become and aren't willing to create more resentment. If you want to turn over a new leaf, begin now. Do what is expected of every person at your level of the organisation.

Romance won't be readily available. Instead of cuddling with your amour, you'll be expected to do the dirty work in your relationship. Whether this means running most of the errands, acting as disciplinarian to a youngster or making a difficult business decision is not important. The thing is that you don't feel respected or appreciated. This often happens when one person in a relationship is treated like the taskmaster. Maybe it's time to swap roles. You're tired of always being the villain.

Home life has become stressful. You're so busy at work that you haven't had time to tidy up. Delegate errands to relatives and roommates. It's not fair to expect you to do all the housework. If you live by yourself, it may not be possible to hire someone to clean. Therefore, you have to take time out of your busy schedule to scrub and polish. A few hours of labour will make a tremendous difference to your surroundings. When is the last time you cleaned out your refrigerator?

You will see or hear something upsetting or hurtful. Stop making sweeping generalisations about people. Actually, there are just one or two people who should be corrected. Making excuses for their poor attitudes or behaviour is wearing thin. Don't be afraid to tell these blowhards exactly why you find their behaviour distasteful. They're probably unaware of the offense they have caused. If they were intentionally rude, that's an even more compelling reason to part ways.