You'll have to become a lot more disciplined to achieve your goals over the next few years. You're a rebel by nature. Obeying the law really rankles you. Unless you learn to play by the rules, though, you won't be able to fulfil your potential. That would be a shame. When you think about it, there is a good reason to have guidelines. Consider what would happen if everybody did what they pleased, without any regard for the public good.

Religion, philosophy, and ethics will become increasingly important to you over the next few years. Having a set of guidelines to follow will give you tremendous comfort. It's not enough to believe we're all just thrown together at random. There is an unseen thread that unites us all. By exploring what this tie is, you'll get a great deal of pleasure. Beware of converting others to your belief system it can cause rifts in even the closest relationships.

Your physical desires will take on an added importance over the next few years. You've always put tremendous emphasis on your intellectual abilities. Now you're starting to see you can't always live in your head. Learning what feels really good to you can be liberating. If you had lots of sexual taboos imposed on you as a child, it's time to remove them. Getting professional help may be in order. Reading lots of books on the subject could also prove liberating.

It's important to relinquish your desire to control others. If you're going to enjoy healthy relationships, you need to practice the fine art of give and take. Refusing to rise to this challenge could result in a myriad of legal problems. When given the choice between settling disputes amicably and going to the courts, opt for compromise every time. Single? Take this opportunity to improve your interpersonal skills. This will make you more receptive to romance.

Your work and health could undergo slow but important changes over the next few years. It's important to make the most of your labours. Learning to dispatch duties as quickly and efficiently as possible will give you more time for the activities you love. It will also help you get more exercise. Spending all of your time behind a desk can take a toll on your heart and spinal column. The more exercise you get, the more productive you'll be.

A child, romance, or creative pursuit could have a profound effect on your life. In the past, you've put more emphasis on work than play. This will change in the next few years. If you feel your energy starting to flag, it's probably because you're too serious. Start to cultivate a childlike enthusiasm for life. Nature has always inspired you, as has good writing. Getting your hands dirty by gardening, sculpting, or baking could also lift your spirits. Put your fastidious ways behind you.

It's time to break free from oppressive family ties; it's possible your elders didn't recognise or embrace your true talents. If that's the case, take this opportunity to develop them. Switching industries is a distinct possibility. You may decide to quit your job as a means to enter a more enjoyable industry. Changing your lifestyle might also be in the cards for you. Work to satisfy your own needs. Trying to live up to your relatives' expectations is always a losing proposition.

You've always had a knack for science, and this will be especially evident in the next few years. Studying subjects like biology, chemistry, or forensics could give you lots of pleasure. Don't worry about how this will affect your social life, you're bound to meet people who share your interests while checking books out of the library or taking a class at a community college. Joining an online club is another good option to explore.

Learning to make money stretch as far as possible is vital over the next few years. You may decide to install solar panels in your home to avoid costly energy bills. Alternatively, you could learn to grow your own food or make your own clothes. These little economies may seem silly to cynical onlookers, but they'll soon change their tune when they see how successful these methods prove. The days of using things once and throwing them away are becoming a distant memory.

Transforming your image will be of primary importance. You're tired of putting on a dignified front for the world. Learning to have more fun will have an exciting effect on your life. For one thing, it will become easier to make friends. For another, you'll attract a lot more romantic attention. You've been blessed with a wonderfully dry sense of humour. Showing it off will prompt others to change their views of you. It will also cause your confidence to soar.

In the past, you've always used logic as your guide. Today affords an opportunity to rely on your intuition. Learning to tune into your inner voice will serve you well. It's possible you'll feel an overwhelming urge to transform yourself in some way. There may not be a sensible reason to undergo this change. It will just feel right. Don't try to justify your behaviour to anyone else. They wouldn't understand your reasoning. Besides, public opinion isn't important, as you well know.

Your long term goals are undergoing a subtle but powerful change. All of a sudden, things that were terribly important now seem insignificant. You've learned some important lessons in the past few years. Winning people's approval and having an impressive career were once lofty goals. They aren't any longer. Right now, you're intent on forming strong friendships. This pursuit will prove a lot more enjoyable. Start letting down your defences and make overtures towards people who impress and interest you.