You could pay the price for hard partying ways. Beware of overindulging in too much food or drink, or you'll spend the rest of the precious weekend in bed, feeling wretched. A child who has been behaving badly needs discipline. You've always been very good at encouraging their creative expression. Now you have to teach your young friend how to obey the rules. If you don't, they'll get in far more serious trouble as an adult. You've got to nip lawlessness in the bud.

An emotional issue from childhood is rearing its ugly head again. This is really frustrating, as you thought you had dealt with this issue long ago. Now it appears there is still some residual damage that needs attending. A sympathetic counsellor can be very helpful now. Don't underestimate the power of an objective listener. Besides, an expert can teach you some valuable coping skills that would have never occurred to you. Ask someone you trust to lend an ear.

You may not be able to control your anger at an incompetent salesperson or customer service representative. Unfortunately, heaping abuse on such a person will only compound your problems. If you aren't getting anywhere, ask to speak to a supervisor. Be unerringly polite so the powers that be will be more prone to help. You'll catch more flies with honey than vinegar today. If you do lash out at an unwitting victim, issue a sincere and immediate apology.

Arguments over money could drive a wedge between you and a loved one. If someone can't repay a loan, you need to come up with an alternate plan to cover your own debts. Let this be a lesson to you regarding finance. Affection and money never mix. If you happen to owe somebody else and are short of cash, explain the situation immediately or you could put your creditor in a difficult situation. Be prepared to hear some harsh criticisms.

A show of aggression could scare a loved one away. If you're trying to win their heart, you need to scale back your efforts or a rival will steal your thunder. If you're already in a relationship, be gentle with your amour. Although you're anxious to put a plan into action, your beloved is reluctant to embark on such a project. By exercising gentle patience, you'll emerge victorious. It's just a matter of biting your tongue for the next few days.

For political reasons, you need to keep your disapproval buried. If there's anything you hate, it is being forced to contain your criticisms. Still, the only way this man is going to reform is by learning from his mistakes. In the meantime, you have lots of work to do. Stay focused on your daily routine. Checking things off your 'to do' list gives you a feeling of quiet accomplishment. If you feel a headache coming on, retreat to a quiet corner where you can breathe deep and relax.

Friends are pressuring you to break things off with a lover or exercise discipline with a child. You really resent this interference, and a rare burst of temper will result. You're usually cool and collected in these situations; is it possible something else is bothering you? Perhaps it's been too long since you enjoyed some fun. Doing things for everyone else all the time takes a toll on your emotional health. Take the day off and treat yourself to a little pampered luxury.

You're no stranger to being at odds with your superiors. Today the tension is extra tight. It's possible you'll step down from a job or political position out of sheer disgust. You're tired of coddling people and ministering to bruised ego. As far as you're concerned, the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. If that means ploughing through an obstacle, instead of finding your way around it, that's the path you'll take. Few people have made as much progress in so short a time.

It frustrates you to realise it will take months to realise a goal, instead of a few short days. Still, there's nothing you can do to speed up time, so you might as well sit back and enjoy it. Fill your days with leisurely pursuits like reading, writing and meditating. Friends, relatives and neighbours rub you the wrong way now. You don't enjoy their observations about your personal life. Maybe it's because you feel guilty about your lack of productivity.

Disputes over joint finances are wearing on your nerves. Sometimes you are compelled to let the other party take the whole sum so you can go on with your life. Unfortunately, this money affects more than just you. A child or older relative will benefit directly from this fund, so you need to dig in your heels and hope for the best. Artistic distractions can be uplifting. Visit a museum or nature spot when depression starts setting in. There's more to life than money.

Some people mistake your aloof demeanour for disinterest. One of these confused souls will try to get a rise out of you as a result. The more this pest taunts and teases, the more you retreat into your inner shell. Today you can't bear this torment any longer, and you'll lash out in rare fashion. Beware of heaping gross personal insults on their shoulders. Such comments will create more problems, when all you really want is some peace and quiet.

You're suffering the effects of burnout, which means you have to slow down and stop working so hard. Your first impulse at this advice is to scoff, knowing full well disaster will ensue if you take a break. If you really think about it, it may be necessary to let things fall apart for the sake of saving yourself. It's not fair to expect so much of one person. Until you draw attention to the injustice of your situation, it will just persist.