Beware of giving all your power to someone you love. Although you want to indulge your amour, you shouldn't do so until you're given the proper respect. At times, this causes tremendous resentment. When you're not lavishing your partner with love, you're yelling and screaming. The only way for your relationship to reach smoother water is to moderate your behaviour. Start asking for the affection you need, and be specific about the way you want to be pampered.

Stop making allowances for someone who doesn't deserve them. Your loyalty is admirable, but at some point, it has caused you more pain than pleasure. The more you give, the less you get in return. Put your own needs first. Spending more time and money on your home will fill you with satisfaction. Buy some beautiful furnishings and artwork. Devote yourself to cooking, gardening, and all the other domestic pursuits that put a smile on your face.

Public pressure is weighing hard on your shoulders and you're tired of not living up to people's expectations. Part of the problem is you are trying to repress your love of beauty and luxury. If you keep pretending you're not interested on sensual delights, you'll lose touch with your inner spirit. Stop pretending to be someone you are not. Admit your likes and dislikes, and don't feel guilty about them. Soon, you'll be setting trends instead of following them.

All work and no play makes an especially cantankerous Crab. You've got to cut back your responsibilities, even if it means angering an authority figure. Nobody can accuse you of being lazy. The sooner you make more time for amusement, the happier you will be. You'll also attract more romantic attention. Lately, it's been hard to cultivate passion, because you've been so preoccupied with responsibility. Once you loosen up, you'll turn heads again.

Finding your purpose in life feels elusive and taking a risk fills you with fear. You want the respect of your friends and family. Still, it's your life. If you continue putting your needs aside for the sake of public approval, you'll have great cause for regret. Develop your creative talent for painting, design, acting, or music. It's never too late to take up a new hobby. Once you embark on your new interest, you'll attract lots of romantic attention.

Forgiving and forgetting may not be possible. You're tired of enduring a supposed friend's boorish behaviour. The time has come to break off this relationship so you can spend your time more productively. Devoting energy to solitary pleasures like reading, writing, and studying will be great for you. A prominent position in your desired field will soon open. Throw your hat in the ring. Although there will be lots of competition for this job, you will be the most impressive candidate.

No matter how kind and accommodating you are a certain person refuses to warm up to you. Instead of redoubling your efforts, make a strategic retreat. Turn your attention to friends who appreciate your company. It's important to bolster your ego right now. You've been blessed with remarkable intelligence. Finding an outlet for it will be a huge relief. It will also change your critic's mind about your personal worth. Think about getting an advanced degree or publishing a book.

Beware of being overly critical of a teacher or mentor. Although your instructor is very accomplished they are also quite sensitive, too. You have to maintain a good relationship if you're going to reap the full benefits of their guidance. If you play your cards right, you'll gain the skills necessary to take a leadership position. When that happens, you won't have to take orders from the micromanagers you loathe so much. You have to admit, hard work does pay off.

You long for romance, but it seems elusive now. Instead of taking moonlit strolls and enjoying intimate dinners, you're stuck with boring tasks. All this routine work is making you irritable. Relations with colleagues have become strained, and you're starting to wonder if it's time to find a new job. Getting advanced training for another career is advised. Even a short intensive course can be helpful, especially if you like your teacher.

Emotions get in the way of fostering a good relationship. You're oversensitive, and prone to taking innocent remarks the wrong way. Maybe your tendency to lash out is rooted in a deeper problem. You're very worried about public acceptance, and fear you will embarrass yourself at some social event. Instead of picking fights with people who love you, confess your worries. Together, you'll devise a strategy allowing you to conquer your anxieties so you can make a good impression.

It's difficult to make up your mind about which direction you want to take. This indecision will tempt you into overeating or drinking too much. Beware of taxing your system, as it is very delicate right now. Fortunately, you have a staunch defender in a friend or lover. Lean on your loved one when you feel overwhelmed. They will steer you in the right direction, allowing you to breathe a sigh of relief. Taking up a hobby involving intricate handiwork relieves stress.

You're very stubborn when it comes to setting your schedule. Even though you have lots to do, you refuse to overload your plate. You need lots of leisure time or you'll just buckle under the pressure. A relative or neighbour will express disapproval for their lazy ways, but don't be swayed by their nasty comments. If they want to knock themselves out that's their business. You're far too wise to subject yourself to that sort of pointless exercise.