Associating with morally questionable people makes you feel uncomfortable. You don't want their reputations to rub off on yours. It may be necessary to distance yourself from these dubious people, even if it makes you look like a snob. On the plus side, your experience may prompt you to develop your spiritual life. Studying different religious disciplines could shed light on questions you've had for a long time.

Friends have plenty of demands on you, but offer little in return for your help. This makes you feel angry and victimised. Fortunately, there is a solution to your problem. By withdrawing your services and spending more time on your own needs, you'll begin to heal. Others may accuse you of being selfish, but pay no attention. Anybody who is objective can see you've always gone beyond the call of duty for others.

If you have to choose between love and work, stay loyal to your relationships. There's no reason you should sacrifice your personal life for the sake of a demanding superior. Setting strong personal boundaries may be the only way to win your boss's respect, anyway. The next three weeks are ideal for signing contracts, entering into agreements, and forming partnerships. Seek out arrangements that meet your intellectual needs.

Crass individuals could shatter your confidence, making you embarrassed and uncomfortable. If you're put in a compromising position, state your feelings honestly. This will throw your tormentors off guard, allowing you to make a quick escape. Spend the next few weeks devising a strategy so this situation never occurs again. Being prepared will help you maintain control of any unpredictable confrontations that occur in the future.

Conserving your assets for a rainy day is essential if your love life is going to improve. Never underestimate the power of money to pull lovers apart. You shouldn't have to spend lots of cash on somebody as a means of securing their affection. Luckily, the next few weeks will find you expressing yourself in new and creative ways. By devoting your energies to artistic pursuits, you'll be able to enjoy yourself without going broke.

Strain over household duties could create problems between you and a partner. If you're not involved in a relationship, it may be because you are so rigid about your personal routines. Don't jump to conclusions if you see a love interest do things in ways that fail to live up to your standards. Which would you prefer: living according to your rules or enjoying a warm companion? Consider how family has affected your expectations.

A colleague who constantly complains really gets on your nerves. You're always looking for ways to make work more pleasant, and resent this person's insistence on poisoning the atmosphere. Communicating your frustration is very important, even if it means getting angry. Although you dislike confrontations of any kind, one may be necessary to protect your emotional health. You'll get more support than you expect from the other members of your team.

You're tired of everyone asking you for money, and are tempted to break off certain relationships. Consider how you may have contributed to this problem. Have you always given into these demands? Do you use money as a means to have power over others? Are you using your resources in ways that please you? If not, take the next few weeks to devise a budget that is aimed at crafting the lifestyle you desire.

Looking to family for approval and support is a mistake right now. A free-thinking person like you needs to stand on your own in order to be happy. Stop asking relatives to bail you out of situations, or approve plans for the future. You're starting to understand what you want out of life may not mirror the needs of your kin. That's perfectly fine, provided you're willing to stand up for what you believe.

Presenting your ideas convincingly may not be possible today. Too many sceptics are eager to poke holes in your theories. Rather than getting defensive, make a strategic retreat. When everybody else's methods have been tried, they will return to yours. In the meantime, you may want to adopt a more solitary lifestyle. Spending time by yourself will put you back in touch with your spiritual needs. Learn what you need to be happy.

Becoming financially independent takes hard work and dedication. Although it's easy to be jealous of certain friends who are better off than you, it's important to keep their situations in perspective. Just because they've experienced good fortune doesn't mean you won't. The key is to start moving toward your goal. Whether that means taking on a second job, finding a higher paying position, or improving your interview skills is up to you.

You must summon aggression if you're going to achieve the prominence you want. Too many rivals are eager to push ahead of you in order to occupy a higher spot within the organisation. Normally, you prefer to live and let live. Unfortunately, if you continue with this attitude, you could miss the opportunity of a lifetime. Make a list of ten things you could do in order to get ahead, and then get moving.