Beware of jumping to conclusions about a friend's motives. You have a tendency to expect the worst of people, even when they're being generous. It's entirely possible someone wants to help you with no strings attached. Be receptive to their assistance, and try not to let doubts cloud your vision. Volunteering for a good cause can restore your faith in humanity. Lots of people share your concern for the downtrodden. Joining their ranks will be inspiring. Give it a try.

You've done a good job, but there is still room for improvement. If your boss wants you to improve some aspects of a job, follow their instructions. Don't let ego get in the way of performing well. You may receive some disappointing news about a promotion. There may not be enough money in the budget to give you the sort of pay rise you'd like. Keep doing what you do best, and seek to improve your weak points. You will be rewarded, provided you persevere.

Not everyone has your best interests at heart. In fact, several hidden enemies are conspiring against you. They're jealous of your expertise and experience, and seek to make you look foolish. Don't feel pressured to defend your background to critics. Your work should speak for itself. If you are forced to work with an overbearing manager, resist the temptation to criticise their methods. It's important to establish yourself as a team player, no matter how trying the circumstances.

A friend's claims of poverty are greatly exaggerated. They have all they need. They just squander their money on senseless luxuries. You can't afford to loan your hard earned cash to people who don't deserve it. Take this opportunity to add to a savings account. There will come a time when you really need this fund. Resist the urge to get romantically involved with a friend. The two of you have very different values, and can't make it as a couple.

Pay attention to the facts before making any decisions. A good friend has done a poor job. There's no point in pretending anything else. Looking the other way at their discretions will put you in the path of danger. People might accuse you of being callous, but they won't risk their security to help this troublemaker. If someone asks why you refuse them help, be brutally honest. It's better than being taken for a ride.

You've always been very good at attending to details. Unfortunately, you're being pressured to push through an imperfect job. You can't afford to risk your reputation for the sake of expediency. Draw attention to the mistakes you see, and insist they are corrected. Ultimately, your manager may ignore your advice, but at least you will have done your due diligence. Don't write a friend a letter of recommendation unless they really deserve it.

Someone is asking you to part with valuable resources, but you want to keep them for yourself. Ultimately, it's better to relinquish them. You have the ability to build up your savings again, whereas the person who is asking for help does not. Be glad you're self sufficient. A love affair is showing signs of strain, mostly over money matters. The two of you have to create a budget that reflects both of your needs. It will take time and effort, but the result will be worthwhile.

You can't let a partner run roughshod over you. As a general rule, you're willing to do everything in your power to make loved ones happy. Recently certain sacrifices have made you miserable. It's time to assess what's really important, apart from your relationship. If you lose your identity, you'll start to resent your best friend or lover. And that would be a terrible tragedy. Defend your beliefs, even at the risk of provoking an argument. There are worse things than fighting.

Taxing your body with rich food and alcohol is a bad idea. You should treat your body like a temple. Put yourself on a strict diet until you start to feel better. Once the benefits of your regime kick in, you'll stop craving the things that compromise your health. Beware of quarrelling with colleagues. Your boss may have to cut some members of staff. The more agreeable you are, the easier it will be to escape the chopping block.

This is a bad time to take risks, either personal or professional. If you've developed a crush on someone, keep it a secret. You don't want to do irreparable harm to a good friendship. Eventually, your love will fade, and you'll meet a more suitable lover. That seems impossible now, but it is the truth. Keep your hard earned money in the bank. A persuasive financier is pressuring you to make an investment, but it will only result in a terrible loss.

Your family has a way of underplaying your weaknesses. You've got to be brutally honest with yourself. If you've fallen short of a goal, devise a new plan for succeeding. This might involve getting a tutor, studying harder, or taking a menial job. A well meaning relative will say you shouldn't have to work so hard, but you know better. Everybody has to pay their dues, including you. Once you surmount this hurdle, you can be justifiably proud of your accomplishments.

Take care of your possessions. You might want to attach your contact information to your phone, computer, and stereo. Be sure to register any expensive equipment with the manufacturers. It also might be wise to take out an insurance policy. You wouldn't want to lay out all that money again to recover from an accident or theft. This isn't a good time to buy used equipment, as there may be hidden defects that aren't immediately discernable. Take every sales pitch with a pinch of salt.