One way to learn is through observing, listening to and picking the brains of those who have greater wisdom or knowledge. You can find out a lot through hearing about other people's experiences. They will be flattered you recognise how much they have to offer! Child rearing issues might come up in the family. An adult needs to break the cycle of giving chocolate, sweets or treats to keep them quiet or as a reward.

If the way others are taking you for granted is irritating you, get them to start pulling their weight; if you accept greater amounts of responsibility without complaint, people will pile more on your shoulders. Give someone an inch, they will take a mile. It's up to you to let people know you can't take on any more and it's time they either started doing some things for themselves or they found someone else to run after them!

It is well worth going out of your way to resolve matters that have taken longer to deal with than expected. Working relationships improve when a colleague shows greater willing to live by the rules of give and take. If you're in business for yourself word of mouth is not a good enough strategy for obtaining continued business. You need to put more effort into marketing and advertising.

Deep down you've known all along an event or situation was going to happen so why are you so surprised today? What's going on in your immediate environment gets your urgent attention and this may mean rearranging your schedule. The way you interpret things depends on how important they seem to be to your future security. You will fight adamantly for what you believe in.

Your path crosses with a youthful, lively person and you will sense you're going to see more of each other in the future. In a family matter you may have to put your own feelings aside for the sake of a child or a young relative. This should not prevent you from going ahead with private plans but it may take longer than you hoped, to reach certain goals. A little forward planning goes a long way.

If someone wants to make a fresh start after a big argument, seriously think about it. Life is too short to bear grudges and if you were secretly regretting some of the things you said, now is a perfect time to admit it. In business, a little self promotion wouldn't go amiss. A situation occurring today suggests you have little if anything to lose from singing your own praises. In fact, this is the only way to get others to realise what you are capable of!

Don't think you can deal with problems on your own if they seem too huge for you to bear. Having friends on whom you can rely during stressful times will lessen the stressful effects of the changes you are going through now. If you haven't already done so, think about developing a support network around you. All muddles and problems should be dealt with promptly even if your natural inclination is to bury your head in the sand.

Dealing with hurt, a sense of betrayal or negative feelings puts you in touch with new sides of yourself. You might feel resentful, suspicious or angry but don't let this turn you into a bitter person. One way you might decrease your sense of discomfort is to talk to the person who is causing you so much upset. What you are told or discover could make you see a relationship through new eyes and as a result some of your worries could disappear.

Your boss or a work associate might make an announcement which takes you completely by surprise. Their sudden declaration will make it clear just how little you really know some people no matter how long you have worked together. Give yourself time to adjust to new arrangements. It could work out that you aren't as powerless as you currently feel.

Staying calm will help you confront a person or issue you disagree with. A decision someone else is making threatens your values but you must remain strong in your convictions. If you feel your life is being too heavily influenced by another person, now is the moment to break out of this cycle and start off on a more independent pathway. Circumstances today test your ability to be bold and daring.

You need to sort out your fiscal priorities and start working towards your long term goals. No time ever seems to be the right time to rock the financial boat but sometimes action has to be taken for changes to be implemented. Any effort made to improve your financial and domestic situation should reap rewards today. Not everything will be easy but your family is right behind you, no matter what storms have to be weathered.

It is always tough when a love affair or friendship comes to an end. Clinging on in the hope things will get better makes the situation more painful. If you're always arguing and believe your relationship is never going to change it's time to face facts. You should end hopes of reconciliation between the two of you and agree to go your separate ways. Closure will allow emotions to eventually heal.