Be very careful about donating money to a seemingly good cause; it’s possible there’s fraud involved where cash is concerned. If you want to improve the world, give your time, not your resources. Competition puts a sparkle in your eyes. Enter a contest or race. You’ll come out a winner in more ways than one.

Backing up your ideas with facts and figures is key if an authority figure is going to take you seriously. Do plenty of research before pleading your case. Charts, graphs, and newspaper articles will only help your cause. If you get a “no,” don’t be discouraged. A little persistence will turn the tide in your favour. Be warned of being misrepresented by someone.

You’re not going to be free to come and go as you please until you prove your worth to superiors. Put in some extra hours, volunteer to do grunt work, and extend a helping hand to your colleagues. By demonstrating that you’re able to be flexible, that courtesy will be extended to you. Give and take is the name of the game.

It may not be possible to satisfy everybody’s needs, especially those of those closest to you. Sometimes you have to do what’s best instead of what’s desirable. Sure, a few people are going to be unhappy with you for a while, but that can’t be helped. You’re the one in charge, and that means taking responsibility for unpleasant decisions.

It may feel like your partner is nagging, but you would do well to follow their advice. The fact is, you haven’t been pushing yourself hard enough with regard to your creative talent. You’ll only be happy when you express your creative side on a regular basis. If this means cutting off some stale ties then so be it.

Conditions beyond your control may force you to perform work that you really dislike, but that’s life. The less you complain, the faster you’ll finish these unpleasant duties. In the meantime, get plenty of exercise. This will help you burn off all the excess tension that this situation has created. Be warned of travel plans that could go awry through bad planning, organisation or technology.

Although you want to stand on your own, that may not be possible, mainly because of family who mollycoddle you. When you really think about it, though, you’d rather have your relatives’ support than unlimited freedom. Focus your energies on helping your loved ones for the next month or so. Opportunities will expand by the end of May.

The only way you can be happy in your personal life is to ignore other folks’ advice. Someone has ulterior motives in shaping your life. By listening to your own heart instead of their words, you’ll do yourself a great service. There’s nothing wrong with doing your own thing. You are better to withhold information rather than lying through your teeth, though.

A set of instructions may be unclear, but you’re reluctant to ask for clarification. It’s better to get help than to flounder helplessly in a sea of ignorance. Don’t pay any attention to the sarcastic comments of a superior. They’re just embarrassed about their inability to communicate. You’ve got the upper hand now use it to strengthen your position.

Although you are undoubtedly very mature and grounded, you still have to prove yourself to parents or superiors. Actually, it’s better to win your place through hard work. That way, your colleagues won’t resent you. Go the extra mile whenever you’re asked. There could be an unexpected reward involved. Take care of a youngster who doesn’t know the difference between fact and fiction and could land you in it.

Why brush off a partner’s compliments, you are doing serious damage to your relationship. Every time you ignore their opinion, you’re putting them down. Look into their eyes and thank them for their support and appreciation. You’ll notice an immediate improvement in your interactions. Take care of watery or liquid problems due to leaky or bad plumbing at home.

Don’t assume that people are talking behind your back if you aren’t included in a conversation. Instead, concern yourself with personal matters. That way, you won’t be looking for enemies where only friends exist. Perhaps what you really want is some intrigue in your life. Sit tight; it will come but let it arrive naturally rather than make it up for yourself and create hassle in the process.