A difference of opinion helps you open your eyes to realise that a person you had looked up to, isn't as decent or as considerate as you'd imagined them to be. You've been giving someone too much credit for being a good friend and advisor when they've been manipulating you all along. Now you can see where they're coming from, you will know too, that the advice they offer isn't worth tuppence.

An authority figure may be reluctant to go along with your suggestions but don't let this put you off asserting yourself completely. Just because one person can't see the potential of your ideas, it doesn't mean others will be as negative too. Look around and you will find the support you need to put plans into action. There'll be satisfaction too, in proving to someone, that they were wrong.

If you truly want to realise your dreams, it's time to take a more realistic approach into exactly how you will go about it. Use your imagination to come up with the answers and be original in your thinking. It's possible that further training or a correspondence course might take you one step closer to your goals. Dealings with a foreigner, or with an overseas company will need further thought.

Someone who isn't as honest as they appear might try to trick you into parting with your hard earned cash. No matter how persuasive they are, don't feel you must give in to their request. Remember, you do have a choice and you can say 'no'. Promises of rich rewards and fast profits are merely illusions intended to mislead. Keep your wits about you and you'll spot the charlatans from a mile off.

An inclination to withdraw into yourself could cause problems in a partnership. Someone wants you to discuss a matter that's causing you anxiety but you're determined to face up to this on your own. Of course you won't be willing to share every thought that's on your mind and that's OK. But it's not healthy to keep everything locked up inside and a problem shared is a problem halved; so ease your fears now.

You can be relied on to carry out responsibilities and to make a good job of whatever you do. This makes you a popular figure at work. A number of jobs need urgent attention and your colleagues know you will see these through. A lively conversation about working methods, routines or procedures could make you reconsider ideas you've held for a long time. If there's an easier way to get the job done, you should be willing to give it a go.

Your need to please is starting to grate on someone who is close to you when they would prefer honesty and candour. It's no use making all the right noises if you don't truly mean what you say. Friends are starting to see through your overly-graciousness demeanour and this doesn't make them feel good about themselves. Stop saying what you think others want you to say; start telling them the truth.

Having second thoughts about domestic changes already agreed on? Any kind of change can bring moments of unease but don't let this stop you from going ahead. An older family member is confused but they aren't yet ready to accept advice. Fortunately you're able to keep your eyes on them, so, for the time being it's unlikely to be a problem. Soon, however, you may have to insist that they get professional help.

You might be tempted to break a few rules in your impatience to get ahead, but is this wise? Employing underhand methods or accepting the help of unskilled workers might seem harmless at the time, but the long-term consequences could rebound on you. No matter what the area, if you're being trusted with important responsibilities, you must be mindful of details. And this means: don't cut corners.

It's good that you don't care for frivolous expenditures because you need to be more sensible about money matters now. You've been putting too much faith in investment/pension schemes or in the value of your possessions when your greatest asset is yourself and your ability to be level-headed about pecuniary affairs. Important decisions need to be made regarding finances, mutual assets and credit. With care, you can make your future look more secure.

Take advantage of the quiet start to the week, to work on a difficult problem. Relish any time you might get alone, so you can give some deep thought to matters that need careful consideration. Others will try to give advice but this will only be a distraction. Your conscience won't let you hand over a problem to someone else, no matter how much you'd like to. It's something you must sort out yourself.

Don't hold back your thoughts for fear that someone who looks at life through more serious lenses will laugh in your face. It's entirely possible that your imaginative and idealistic approach will be just what's needed to get them to see things from a different perspective. Encourage others to cast off their inhibitions and to strive to improve their own creativity. You will learn a lot about yourself in the process.