Family makes you hypersensitive. You're tired of getting helpful hints about your appearance, especially when you think you look just fine. The more you are criticised, the more intent you are on staying the same. Standing up to an authority figure could land you in hot water because they may have the power to limit your freedom and make your daily life miserable. Find a more subversive way of getting around their rules.

Don't waste time on idle chitchat, or you could be written off as a flake. You may not realise it, but someone is watching you very carefully. If you conduct yourself with calm maturity, you could be given a wonderful learning opportunity. Take care not to get involved in an illicit love affair. Someone who pretends to adore you has a couple of other admirers on a string. You deserve better. Don't force your views and values on an impressionable friend.

Don't let money matters govern all your decisions. An adventurous person like you needs to follow their heart. Well intentioned friends urge you to play it safe. Although their concern is touching, they really don't understand you. Don't count on a loved one to give you the financing for a daring project. You're better off taking the independent route, anyway. Working on a shoestring budget forces you to come up with creative solutions to stubborn problems.

You're tired of being told what to do all of the time. An authority figure's helpful suggestions sound like stinging criticisms. You're especially sick of a workmate, close friend or lover who feels compelled to correct you. Maybe you are part of the problem. It's time to own your talent. Once you start ignoring people's suggestions, they'll be less likely to offer them. Of course, some will take offence but that's their problem.

Not a good time to deal with a big bureaucracy. Paperwork gets lost, officials go on holiday, and directions are unclear. If you have to submit a form, be prepared to fill it out all over again. Nobody is sure what they should be doing. An angry altercation with a pushy colleague is possible. You're tired of them bossing you around, particularly since they have no authority over you. Don't pretend to know something you don't, it won't work.

You're not in the mood to deal with a friend's problems. Although you've always been a good listener, this has become a problem in recent weeks. A needy person is in the habit of talking your ear off for hours on end. It never occurs to this whiner you might have issues, too. Do yourself a favour and give them the elbow. One sided relationships always end in anger and resentment. Find friends who make you feel good about yourself?

Negative publicity is affecting your home life. If someone has been spreading rumours, set the record straight now. If you made a mistake, make up for it now. Be sincere in your remarks; don't just say you're sorry if someone took offence at your remarks. By taking responsibility for your behaviour, people will be more prone to forgive you. An imposing relative may try to pressure you into taking a job you don't want.

Maintain an open mind with regard to other people's beliefs. Just because you see the world in a certain way doesn't mean everyone else should adopt your attitudes. It's especially important to be respectful to a religious person whose faith is the centre of their life. Poking fun at their assumptions will make you seem cruel and insensitive. Harsh words from an authority figure make you scared to try something new.

A sudden break from a loved one leaves you at a loose end. Although it's good to be out of their grip, it's scary to be alone. Don't team up with anyone just for the sake of companionship. Embrace your independence and if there are financial consequences accept them. Supporting yourself requires planning and restraint. If you can stand on your own two feet, you'll win the respect of all those around you.

Quarrels over domestic affairs are driving you crazy. Nothing you can do or say will change a friend's mind. Don't push them into an arrangement which makes them uncomfortable. It hurts your feelings to be rejected like this. If you want to repair your bruised ego, focus on a subject you have always been fascinated by. Studying the culture and customs of a foreign country could be engrossing. It may even inspire you to take a trip.

You're sick of the old routine, especially at work. Finding a new job isn't the most convenient thing right now. Opportunities are few and far between. You're better off staying put. Someone who promises you a place in their company may have to go back on their word. If you're struggling with a deep seated fear, you need to find help for it. Seek out a sympathetic counsellor. With their guidance, you can overcome this phobia for good.

There's not much time for fun, but it won't stop you taking time out. Neglecting to help a friend could put a permanent rift in your relationship. Don't be so quick to abandon your promise. Money is tight, and you need to adjust your spending accordingly. Buying an expensive luxury item will come back to haunt you. Exercise some restraint. The best way to avoid the problem is to stay at home. Window shopping is too great a temptation.