You're longing to go out and expand your horizons, but you have some work to do. This is not a good time to shirk your duties, even for the sake of learning. By fulfilling your obligations to relatives, colleagues, and friends, you'll bolster some important relationships. They need to know you will be there in their hour of need. If you're consumed by anxiety, do some deep breathing exercises. Intimacy takes practice.

Intense sexual sparks are flying between you and a love interest. You may feel tempted to escape the cold, cruel world by running into your lover's arms. It's important to face your problems, though, or you could be putting undue pressure on your relationship. It's possible you're depressed because you haven't been expressing your creative side. Instead of diving between the sheets with your partner, devote some time to an art project.

Public relations is your forte. You have a gift for connecting with people. This fills a deep need to be loved and appreciated. Maybe you feel this urge for approval because your relatives have been less than supportive. You're tired of being told about your shortcomings; you want to be congratulated for your strengths. This is understandable, but not very realistic from a practical perspective. The fact is, every close relationship involves exposing your weak points.

Making time for activities you love is important to your health. You're a very nurturing person. That's why it is important to care for yourself before attending to other people's needs. Unless you give yourself permission to paint, write, sculpt, or do whatever else it is you like to do, you'll be prone to resentment. Don't pressure yourself into becoming an expert after the first or second try. By giving yourself permission to be a beginner, you'll give yourself a tremendous gift.

You're in a very playful mood right now, which is enormously attractive. People are drawn to your light hearted exuberance. Unfortunately, your happy go lucky attitude can prevent you from attending to serious responsibilities. If you're running short of money, you need to become more disciplined about work. Get additional professional training, send out your CV, and practice your interviewing techniques. You'll never fulfil your considerable potential until you focus on your goals.

If you're seeking tenderness, look no further than your family. They'll shower you with the love and affection you need. Sometimes you have a hard time admitting your weaknesses. But if you keep pushing help away, you'll develop some stubborn emotional calluses. This can create real problems in all areas of your life, particularly in your intimate relationships. If you keep going this route, you'll have a very difficult time maintaining an intimate relationship.

You may not be able to talk your way out of a tense situation. On some deep level, you know you've messed up. Admit your mistakes and vow to do better. Most importantly, back up your words with actions or people will stop taking you seriously. It may not seem so horrible now, but there will come a time when you need someone to hear you out. Things are pretty erratic on the job front right now. Postpone a work search until Monday.

You may have an overwhelming desire to make an expensive purchase. Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to spend a lot of money to have fun. Hanging out with old friends can be fun, but a few may be angry they haven't seen you in a while. Be prepared to do your penance. You have to admit, you can be pretty elusive when you're consumed by love or work. A child who is playing up just wants your attention.

You can get away with a lot, just on the basis of your wit and charm. Resist the temptation to try to pull one over on your boss, though. Squirming your way out work could get you in trouble with colleagues. If you're going to climb up the ladder of success, you need to retain their respect. It's also important to keep your promises at home. When forced to choose between fun and a family commitment, choose the latter. Your loved ones are counting on you.

A secret love affair could be wreaking havoc with your life. If this relationship is truly worthwhile, you need to go public with it. If you are covering up for a close friend, you need to put an end to this arrangement. Protecting a cheat will ultimately backfire. Engaging in underhanded behaviour may make people lose their respect for you. You're the type of person who needs validation from others. As this is the case, you need to clean up your act.

You may be working a little too hard to win other people's approval. This is an unusual circumstance for a die hard rebel like you. Maybe you have changed for the sake of a loved one. Unfortunately, jumping through hoops won't win this person's heart. The only way you can win their affection is by making yourself vulnerable to them. Don't be afraid to admit your true interests, no matter how obscure. Embrace your inner nerd! It's the most lovable part of you.

An emotional outburst could give you a reputation as being unreliable. You can't afford to jeopardise your personal and professional relationships for the sake of a tantrum. When the pressure becomes too heavy to bear, you may want to take a break or immerse yourself in study. Instead of running away from your troubles, face them head on. It may be time to apologise to a business or romantic partner who has been covering up your mistakes.