Resist the urge to go on an expensive outing with friends. You've got to save your money for a big purchase that is coming up. It will feel a little lonely staying home while everybody else goes out. Fill your time with an activity that makes you feel virtuous, like cleaning out your closets. Clearing space in your home will attract prosperity. It's impossible for new energy to come in when you're surroundings are crammed full of junk. Make three piles: Discard, donate and sell.

You're not in the mood to socialise, preferring the comforts of home to a big party. Give yourself permission to enjoy a few solitary hours doing whatever you please. Normally, you're on call for your friends, colleagues and neighbours. This time around, you should lower the blinds, turn off your mobile and stay away from the computer. Watch a sentimental movie while enjoying some delicious takeaway. By tomorrow morning, you'll be back to your ebullient self.

Stop letting a manipulative person take advantage of your generosity. You're always willing to help others. There is a difference between assisting someone and doing all their work. Someone who is pretending to be too old or ill to do a job is pulling your leg. Secretly, they are laughing while taking credit for all of your contributions. The sooner you put an end to this toxic interplay, the better. You have better things to do with your time and one of them is simply learning to relax.

Working with a large group is frustrating. You're tired of having to defer to a loud bully. While it's obvious to everyone else you are the most capable member of this organisation, you are never given a chance to show off your skills. Instead, you are forced to play second banana that is all talk and no action. Take this opportunity to make a graceful exit from this endeavour. Don't make any dramatic closing statements. Just walk out the nearest door as quickly and quietly as possible.

You yearn for an expensive status symbol, but now is not the time to buy it. Concentrate on making do with what you have. Instead of throwing out a faulty gadget, have it repaired. Meanwhile, start a fund to purchase a new item. It will take some time to save the full amount, but this will only deepen your appreciation for this device. A romantic partner is saying one thing, but doing another. The two of you should have a heart to heart chat about your expectations.

No matter what arguments you make, you will never convince someone to reverse their political or religious beliefs. Therefore, it's better to leave such sensitive topics alone. Bringing up these issues just makes everyone uncomfortable. Part of the problem is you enjoy a good debate. Joining a club dedicated to discussing current events will be a good outlet for you. Attending will also teach you better ways of making a persuasive argument. This is an incredibly valuable skill that can be used in virtually every area of life.

Possessiveness has become a real problem in an intimate relationship. You simply hate being monitored all the time. Unless you set some new ground rules, you and your partner will continue to fight. A temporary separation may be the only way to drive home how much you value your freedom. Once your amour sees you are deadly serious about being trusted, they will relent. Flirting is a form of fun for you. Just because you're in a serious relationship doesn't mean you are dead.

Quarrels with a loved one make you tired and distracted. It seems the two of you cannot come to an agreement about a family matter. At some point, you both need to draw firmer boundaries with relatives or they will continue to impact upon your love life. If your amour refuses to defend you to a critical relative, it's time to issue an ultimatum. You need to be the most important person in your partner's life, or the relationship won't work.

Push yourself to go into work, even if you're not feeling fabulous. Once you get into the rhythm of things, the nagging symptoms that kept you awake will subside. You'll have a lovely opportunity to rest and recuperate this weekend. In the meantime, be sure to answer phone calls, texts, emails and enquiries. Other people are counting on you for information. Don't let them down. Are you unemployed? It will take another few applications to find a position that is right for you.

This isn't a good time to take a risk, even with a venture that seems like a sure thing. You work too hard for your money to blow it on a bad investment. By continuing to put a portion of your income into savings every pay period, you'll create the stability you require to be happy. Turn a deaf ear to all of those get rich quick schemes that are being touted on the news. The truth is you will always be working, simply because you enjoy the stimulation it brings.

You're feeling rather down and dreary which is unusual. Normally, you lead with your head, not your heart. Recently, an insensitive relative has been making remarks that make you uncomfortable. If you're going to nip this problem in the bud, you must speak up. Try not to be defensive. Just explain how you feel in a calm, rational way and tell them not to broach this topic again. It will take a few tries, but you'll eventually be successful. There's no need to start a family feud.

Don't waste your time standing around the break room, chatting idly with colleagues. There is lots of work to be done. If you push yourself, it can be finished by the end of the day. This will be a real load off your mind. It will feel so refreshing to come back to the office knowing you have a clean slate. Beware of forwarding emails to friends, especially from your office computer. Hitting reply all' could be disastrous. Similarly, double check the address before sending any message.