All work and no play is becoming a strain. You're tired of being defined by your work responsibilities. Making more time for sports and hobbies will restore your natural good humour. Some onlookers may criticise you for fiddling whilst Rome burns, but ignore them. They're just chafing beneath their own work loads. Continue to buck the trend of martyrdom. Eventually, everyone will come to their senses.

Creating trouble at work could ultimately backfire against you. Although it seems like most people are against certain work methods, nobody wants to rock the boat. By adopting a contentious attitude, you could garner resentment. Yes, the leadership may be flawed and certain traditions could be outmoded. That doesn't give you the right to undermine the entire organisation, though. If you have suggestions, make them in a constructive way.

This isn't a good time to venture into unfamiliar territory. You could inadvertently offend someone with your words or actions. When in doubt, defer to the people who have established ties to the area. Asking someone to serve as your guide is a very wise idea. It's possible you'll find certain people or institutions very stuffy. Keep these thoughts to yourself, though. Nobody likes to be criticised, especially by an interloper. Let diplomacy be your goal in all things.

Underhanded activities involving sex or money could do serious damage to your reputation. If you're experience a crisis of conscience, obey your principles. Although it's totally understandable you'd be tempted, few people wouldn't be in the same situation, you need to take the high road or loved ones could lose their respect for you. In the event you're aware of some shady financial deals, it would serve you well to expose them.

The road to love may not be smooth today; it may seem like you're partner is trying to pick a fight. You're not in the mood to coddle your amour, and may be accused of being insensitive. If you're not in a relationship, it may be because you don't want to get too serious, too fast. The courtship stage should involve lots of levity. If you can't laugh together, it will be very difficult to stand each other when the going gets rough.

Health problems could arise from pushing yourself too hard. It feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Doubling your efforts will only add to the problem. Force yourself to take a break, even if it means falling behind on your responsibilities. Better yet, delegate tasks to somebody else or hire some help. There's a limit to what one human being can do. Becoming a martyr to work won't win you much sympathy from friends, either.

Dangerous sports or reckless activities may be more trouble than you're worth. If you crave excitement, take a creative risk. Putting yourself in physical danger could cost you something precious. A friend's warnings should be taken seriously. Although their advice seems stuffy, it is really aimed at protecting your interests. Playing with someone's affections is a bad business, too. You never know how someone will react when they are spurned. If you're not serious about a relationship, do the decent thing and back out now.

Take extra safety precautions at home. Investing in a smoke alarm, carbon monoxide monitor, or fire extinguisher is a good idea. You're the type who usually scoffs at danger, but do you really want to put your own safety at risk? Perhaps you don't want to seem overcautious to onlookers. But when it comes right down to it, you're better off looking foolish than tempting Fate. Take care not to bait a male relative who is suffering from stress.

A sarcastic remark could cut deeper than you realise. Take care not to give flippant comments to sincere questions. A neighbour or sibling may be especially sensitive now. Questioning an expert's wisdom is also a bad idea. Ultimately, you need to show respect even when you don't feel it or you could make enemies from people who should be allies. You have to admit, your brutal honesty has got you into trouble in the past.

Take extra precautions with your prized possessions, or you could be the victim of theft. Even seemingly safe areas can be prone to thieving fingers. You can't be too careful today. Playing fast and loose your conscience is another bad idea. Avoid trouble by acting aboveboard in all things, especially money. Just because you can squeeze some extra cash out of an unsuspecting customer doesn't make it right.

Behaving in a headstrong manner will earn the disapproval of a seasoned expert. You may feel prompted to brag as a means to impress this figure. Unfortunately, exercising your ego will have the opposite effect. The more kind, humble, and receptive you are, the more headway you will make. If someone is slow to understand a concept, take a deep breath and summon your patience. An angry outburst will damage your reputation.

Keeping a secret from your colleagues isn't a good idea; if the truth comes out, your friends could turn against you. Consider how you would feel if someone withheld vital information from you. After all, your peers aren't children. They need to prepare for any upheavals looming on the horizon. It's easy for you to change gear; you've always been remarkably flexible. Others need time to adjust to new arrangements.