The pressure to perform is easing, but you're not sure how to change gears. Give yourself a chance to rest, relax and rejuvenate. You've worked hard to impress your superiors, but if you keep working at the same rate, you will burn out. Think about heading for some beautiful holiday spot. Being surrounded by trees, flowers and wildlife will lift your spirits. There is more to life than toiling away in an office. Reconnect with the natural world.

You won't be held captive by a powerful person's belief systems any longer. For a while, you were worried about offending a teacher or spiritual leader. Now you have escaped their attention, you can speak more freely. You should be commended for being tactful. These days, people have a tendency to voice their religious and cultural beliefs without thought to their audience. Adopting a diplomatic silence will help you make friends from all walks of life. People don't feel judged by you.

A passionate relationship will cool down, which will come as a great relief. You're more comfortable living in the realm of the brain. Being hyperaware of your body has been an unusual experience. Still, it was nice being swept away by an attentive lover. The intensity of your lovemaking will return. Right now you have got to attend to financial matters. Paying off a debt or filling out paperwork for a bank is critical to your long term economic health.

An imposing friend or lover will loosen their grip on you. It feels great to be able to operate independently. You have distinct tastes and strong opinions. Suppressing them for someone else has been difficult. Maybe it's time to reconsider the parameters of this union. At first, your loved one will feel threatened by your desire for more freedom. Eventually they'll see you are much happier when given a greater range of movement. Stick to your guns and break this oppressive cycle.

Work becomes a lot more enjoyable, thanks to a certain colleague's prolonged absence. It's amazing what a difference one person can make. If you're unemployed, it will be slightly easier to get work assignments. You might not find a long term position, but you will be able to land a series of gigs that pay well. Try not to dwell on your disappointment. Your luck will improve, provided you take advantage of the small opportunities that fall into your lap.

Your romantic life is becoming less intense. A lover who commanded all of your attention might go away on business or leave to attend a family matter. This gives you a welcome opportunity to resume a comforting daily routine. Having a set time to exercise, eat and work gives you a greater measure of control. Being lured away to make love was exciting but exhausting. Strike a better balance between your sensual and practical sides.

Household responsibilities are less pressing, giving you more time to enjoy yourself. You enjoy being of service to your loved ones, but can't be at their beck and call. Hiring a babysitter or a home care worker is critical to your mental health. If you have been dealing with plumbing problems, get them fixed as soon as possible. A small leak can inflict tremendous damage when it is unattended.

Urgent communications are dwindling, allowing you to turn off your mobile without fear. Dealing with a troubled relative or neighbour has been a full time job. Now things have settled down, you can spend your time on more rewarding pursuits. Taking a class, catching up on your reading and launching a research project are among the possibilities. A road repair project will be suspended, making it easier to navigate your neighbourhood. Give thanks for small blessings, even if they are temporary.

Money will be more readily available than it has in the past. This comes as a huge relief, as you were getting tired of counting pennies. Of course, this doesn't mean you should go on a wild shopping spree. Continue to be as resourceful as possible, with an occasional splurge for relief. For instance, you might want to go out to a nice restaurant with friends instead of staying home and eating leftovers. Even a day's break from the kitchen will improve your mood.

For a while, it felt like you were a lightning rod for controversy. This trend will begin to ease, allowing you to mix more freely with friends and colleagues. You have to admit, you were tired of being cast in the role of villain. Part of the problem is you are the only one who can command authority. When an emergency arises, everyone depends on you for leadership. Now things have calmed down, you won't have to issue so many orders.

You won't have as much private time as you have had in the past, which is both a burden and a blessing. On the one hand, it feels great to mingle with your friends again. On the other, it's difficult to get any work done. You might have to get up earlier or go to bed later if you aim to tackle your responsibilities head on. A deep, dark secret will be revealed, which comes as a relief. You're tired of covering for a friend who is terrified of discovery.

You won't be forced to operate as part of a team, which is a relief. You're tired of suppressing bold ideas for the sake of a conservative leader. Take advantage of your freedom by launching a creative project. Don't show your work to anyone else. The last thing you need is to hear critical voices. Right now, you should concentrate on generating work, rather than editing it. A good friend will call and ask for help at an inconvenient time. It's all right to refuse.