Your charm goes into over-drive, but it's really a mask for your own insecurity. It's pointless worrying whether people will like you or not. Instead, ask yourself if the company you keep is pleasing to you. If the answer is no, then make a special effort to meet some new people tonight. Spread yourself about a bit.

Although your first instinct may be to smooth over a quarrel and soothe someone's savage breast, it may be better to let the warring parties battle it out. Displays of emotion are actually healthy, particularly in oppressive situations. You'll probably find life becomes much easier now that the air has been cleared.

Occasionally you can be difficult to deal with, but that's only because you can't cope with incompetent people. However, you may be forced to be patient with a slow learner now. Be kind, remember you were once a beginner too. Authority figures will be impressed by your tolerance which could lead to greater things in the long run.

A claustrophobic home life is beginning to undermine your own identity; when was the last time you did something just to please you? Take the day off from the rat race so you can pamper yourself in high style. Otherwise, your anger and resentment could cause you to lash out at the people you love: familiarity can breed contempt today.

Resist the urge to pose as an expert on a subject you know nowt about or you'll damage your reputation when questioned. If you want to be top dog, you must earn it; e.g. enrol in a class by showing your commitment to learning, you'll discover a clever you. Challenge brings out your best AND will give you an enormous sense of achievement.

You are giving someone too much credit for being noble, when they're really acting out of self interest. Open your eyes and admit that when a choice is served up, this person always takes rather than gives. Whether you want to encourage this selfish behaviour is up to you, but once you see you've been used resentment will grow.

Contrary to what bewildered onlookers think there really is method in your madness. By continuing to act contrary at every turn, you'll eventually drive away a control freak. In the meantime, clear your head with a long walk or doing something solitary. Some quality time on your ownsome will give you the answers you need.

Saving the world may be your chief concern at the moment, but keep in mind that you have to look after your own needs as well. You can't possibly expect to feel on top of the world when you're always on the altruistic end of the equation. Do something nice for yourself today, no matter how big or small, your esteem needs it.

People may be draining your resources, and you have to decide what's more important to you. If you decide that others take precedence over your money, so be it. Just remember that this attitude will not ensure you a place in their hearts later on. Generous acts are quickly forgotten: you are in danger of becoming a means to an end.

You may decide that a prestigious but stressful job isn't worth your while. If that's the case, then take some time off to think over your next move? Your travels will give you a fresh perspective on what you want and it won't do you any harm at all to let others take the strain for once. You're not indispensable but as damn near as you can get!

Avoid breaking the rules, even if a persuasive person pressures you to do their bidding. Bureaucrats are on alert and you don't want to attract their attention. The manipulator in question may be furious at your refusal, but think of yourself. If that ruins your relationship, so be it, at least you've broken any negative hold they had over you.

Take control of your finances or you'll never feel economically or personally empowered to do the things you want in life. Get help or advice in money management. Once any cash mysteries are revealed, you'll be in a more prosperous position. Don't look at cash as a necessary evil. It's really a form of energy that can uplift, support and nourish you.