You're blowing hot and cold with a romantic suitor. While these games are fun for you, they are breaking your amour's heart. If you're not interested, walk away. If you do want to pursue a relationship, get serious. Be respectful and attentive. Return phone calls and show up on time. Just because people are willing to put up with your nonsense doesn't mean you should subject them to it. Take this opportunity to show you're more than just a symbol.

You've become preoccupied with the material world, which is causing a great deal of grief. Stop telling yourself happiness has a price tag attached. You can still enjoy sensual pleasures without spending a ton of money. If the things you want are out of your price range now, don't despair. Having something to strive for can kick start your creativity. Selling your handiwork can give you the money necessary to buy the baubles that are tugging at your heart.

You won't be able to get what you want on charm alone. If you are going to meet your goals, you need to work hard. Don't call in any favours, don't ask for special treatment, and refrain from flirting with the boss. Queue jumping will make your rivals disgusted. This will be a problem, considering you will have to work with them later. Put your talent to the test. Nobody will begrudge your position if you come by it fairly.

You need to pick up the pace if you're going to make it into the winner's circle. In the past, you were able to rest on your laurels. Now the competition is fierce. Although your expertise is admirable, you currently lack the discipline to pull ahead. If you redouble your efforts, you will rise to the top. Be open to mastering cutting edge technologies. Don't settle for a good performance when you could turn in a great one. Above all, stay focused and positive.

Beware of under estimating the value of a committed relationship. A casual fling isn't worth the risk of breaking your amour's heart. If you're unhappy with your partner, you either need to break things off or go to counselling. Playing around on the side isn't fair. If you're single, you may be entertaining the notion of taking a friendship to the next level. Resist this urge. The two of you are much better off as friends than lovers. If you throw sex into the mix, you can never go back.

Mixing romance and finance will be disastrous. Don't pursue someone because you think he or she will advance your career. Doing such a thing will call your talents into question. You have to make it on your own, even if it means working twice as hard as your rivals. If you're in a relationship, your career may be eclipsing your domestic life. Unless you adjust the balance, you could be heading for a break up. Do you really want to risk something so precious for the sake of a job?

People will fall short of your ideals, but you can't really fault them for that. Their values are not yours. This amounts to holding others to an unfair standard. Instead of trying to get others to meet your expectations you should find out what their goals are. That way, you won't be disappointed and you won't create resentment. You won't have to compromise your principles, but you will have to find some common ground. Fortunately, this won't be too difficult.

Using sex as a means to control someone else can lead to serious trouble. While you revel in the power you hold over your victim, this attitude will come back to haunt you. Nobody likes to feel used and abused. Even if you have no intention of pursuing a long term relationship, you need to be careful about bruising your amour's ego. You never know when you'll be thrown together again. Besides, there's a little thing called karma to consider.

Normally, you don't shy away from controversy but today a loud argument will unnerve you. You hate watching good people being robbed of their dignity. You'll be the only one to plead for civility. Defending the underdog will earn you some enemies, but it won't faze you. You'd rather stand with the victims than with the bullies. Luckily, this won't stop you from attaining your goals, but it may delay you a wee while. Never mind; being noble is worth the wait.

You're tired of doing the responsible thing, and may engage in some dangerous behaviour. Don't jeopardise your health through daredevil tactics, bad habits or sheer laziness. If you need an outlet for your frustrations, throw yourself into a competitive sport or creative endeavour. People are counting on you. That's sometimes a heavy weight to bear, but it doesn't justify recklessness. In time, your burdens will ease. Right now, you need to stay committed to your nearest and dearest.

Don't let pride stop you seeing the funny side of an embarrassing situation. If you make a fool of yourself, admit it or your rivals will sense your Achilles' heel and move in for the kill. The most likable people are the ones who are able to embrace their humanity. People who try to remain above the fray are treated as snobs and worse. Pattern your behaviour after a happy go lucky friend who doesn't care what others think.

Beware of a tendency to sulk; it's not the end of the world if something doesn't go your way. Millions of people are far worse off than you. Focus on the blessings you currently enjoy, and remind yourself there are plenty of options ahead. A relative who says one thing and then does another needs to be confronted. You can't let this lady get away with her inconsistent behaviour. Too often, people are left in the lurch because of her thoughtlessness.