You can no longer take your public image for granted. The ground is shifting beneath your feet, prompting others to change the way they see you. This can be very distressing, especially if you're stripped of a job or title. After a while you'll feel a strange sense of liberation. Identifying with only one aspect of your life isn't healthy. You're more than just an employee; you're a multi talented person with a host of opportunities before you. Embrace your potential!

This isn't a good time to challenge the law, no matter how unfair you think it is. You need to tolerate the opposition, no matter how distasteful you find it. Demonstrating calm under pressure will make more headway than lashing out at the authorities. A youngster could get in trouble with the police, causing you tremendous worry. You need to scale back your work schedule for the sake of spending more quality time with your young friend. Get your priorities in order.

Privileges you thought were permanent will be taken away, making everyone angry. There's nothing you can do to get this perk restored. Employers and government institutions are being forced to do more with less. You'll have to become more resourceful, too. Cutting back household expenditures is critical. Save eating out for special occasions. Rent movies instead of buying a ticket at the theatre. Make a shopping list before going to the grocery store, and stick to it. Avoid impulse purchases.

A close relationship is showing signs of strain. Your emotional needs aren't being met, and you can't cope with the problem any longer. A temporary separation may be in order. If you're single, it may be because you have unrealistic expectations of romance. You need to explore how your upbringing has shaped your attitude towards love. Couples don't have to be a united on every issue. They don't even have to share the same religious and political values. They just have to love each other.

Finding a job has been difficult, thanks to a depressed economy. At times like this, you need to find ways to keep your spirits up. Developing your artistic talent can prevent sadness from setting in. The key is to launch a project that makes you excited to start each day. If you already have a job, your office environment could get testing and trying. Tension between colleagues makes it difficult to get your work done. You're tired of having to referee these infantile battles.

A youngster is having a difficult time, so you'll have to summon every ounce of patience. Tightening the screws will only compound the problem. The two of you have very different needs. You want order and structure, while your young friend prefers spontaneity and freedom. Trying to impose your needs on their life has cultivated resentment. Try to find a way where this child can follow the rules without feeling stifled. You'll notice an immediate improvement in your relationship.

A construction project is wreaking havoc with your home life. You may not have access to certain parts of the house, or it may be necessary to rent an apartment while your real place is being overhauled. If you're looking for a place to live, your search could be futile. Prices in your desired area are too steep for your budget. You may want to look in a less expensive area. Alternatively, you can pool your resources with a roommate. A little compromise makes a big difference.

Your words could be misconstrued, making lots of people angry at your perceived rudeness. Getting defensive will only increase people's anger. Wait until the scandal dies down, and then issue an explanation of what you meant. Offer a sincere apology for the misunderstanding. You do bear part of the responsibility for not having been clear. If you're given a work project that is too much for one person to handle, ask for help. Treat your colleagues with humble gratitude. Their assistance will be invaluable.

A power struggle over money is driving you to distraction. You have much better things to do with your time than fight over this sum. Unfortunately, your rival doesn't have any scruples, and is intent on taking away resources that are rightfully yours. Let this be a lesson never to mix friendship with finance. If a loved one asks for a loan, prepare to say no. When you're short of cash, don't hit up friends for loans. Such transactions nearly always end in disaster.

Deep seated fears are preventing you from pursuing a career worthy of your talent. You need to build up your confidence. Hypnosis, therapy and self help books can be of use. So can examining the source of your anxiety. Why don't you think you deserve a high powered job? If you hate the idea of asserting your authority over others, you should probably take a management course. A good leader needn't be a tyrant. There are more effective ways to exert your power.

An embarrassing secret will come to light, causing the public to question your trustworthiness. The only thing you can do in this situation is to issue a sincere apology, and then mend your ways. Part of the problem is your desire to please people. Unfortunately, withholding critical information does more harm than good. Learn to deliver painful truths, even at the risk of hurting others. The only way you're going to grow is to venture out of your comfort zone.

Friends are exerting a great deal of pressure on you, which makes you really angry. It's possible they don't approve of a love affair. When people criticise your other half, you become even more determined to defend their honour. Unfortunately, these criticisms are probably justified. Your other half isn't treating you with the respect you deserve. Take a few steps back and view the situation objectively. There are things you can do and say to put things back on an even keel.