Dwelling on the past isn't doing you any favours. True power rests in the present moment. Make a list of your blessings. Then keep your eyes open for any creative opportunities. Soon, you'll be so busy making art that you'll forget to be sad. You avoid emotional attachments at all costs. This is causing problems in your personal life. Until you're willing to let down your defences, you will always feel lonely. The moment you let down your guard, love will flow into your life. That's a good thing.

It's hard to relate to your friends, relatives and colleagues. Their priorities are different from yours. While they want to blend in, you want to gain distinction. Don't go against your instincts. You are meant for great things. Continue to pursue an exceptional life. Beware of becoming narrow-minded and fixed in your opinions. Welcome an opportunity to learn from someone who is much older or younger than you. Different generations have unique talents and perspectives. Each can help the other.

To achieve career success, you must be realistic. Get the training and experience you need. Whether this means taking an entry level job in your desired field, working as an apprentice or volunteering is unimportant. The key is getting your foot in the door. Stop treating everything like a competition. By developing your own talent, you won't have to worry about rivals. Continue to study, practice and experiment. Someone in authority will notice your diligence and offer you a good job in their organisation.

People don't understand your values. They have another system of beliefs that is completely opposite to yours. This doesn't mean you can't work together. It does require a lot of patience and perseverance. Resist the temptation to judge others. It will just make you miserable. Fussing over minor details will make a simple job difficult. Be willing to let a few mistakes go for the sake of meeting a deadline. You can always correct these flaws later. Right now, your client or customer needs to see what you've accomplished.

Review financial statements with a fine-toothed comb. If you detect any mistakes or mysterious charges, notify the bank or lending institution. The sooner you bring this discrepancy to their attention, the better. It's your responsibility to protect your credit rating. Unconventional living arrangements give you the ability to pursue a creative path or land a rewarding job. Although your household will appear strange to outsiders, it works perfectly for you. It is the only thing that matters. Turn a deaf ear to people who laugh at the way you live.

Unrealistic views of romance are undermining your happiness. Instead of looking for someone who embodies a list of your favourite qualities, drop your expectations. Adopt an open mind towards meeting people. Someone who is flawed but enchanting will soon arrive. An obsession with security is inhibiting your professional growth. If you want your dream career, you must take some risks. Be willing to take a job in the arts or become a freelance worker. It will be hard to reach the top by following a conventional work path.

Routine work is getting on your nerves. Someone with your artistic ability needs a hobby that allows for free expression. It doesn't matter if you sculpt, paint, compose music or make jewellery. The important thing is to have a hobby totally unrelated to your job. A desire to travel is inhibiting you from establishing routes. Contrary to popular belief, you can have a happy home while going on adventures. Stop engaging in black and white thinking. Explore all the beautiful shades of grey between these extremes.

Despite bending over backwards to lend a helping hand to a youngster or romantic partner, you don't get much respect. Stop trying to get blood from a stone. If you want to feel better, you must cater to your own needs. Indulge your sensual side. Leave a toxic environment. Staying in a relationship that is killing your spirit is wrong. Don't worry what others will think of your decision. Your health and happiness are more important than their approval. As soon as you make this break, you'll feel relief.

Home life feels uncertain. You're not sure whether you're going to be staying at the same place for very long. Instead of waiting for a decision to be made, take control of your destiny. Start looking for a living situation that will satisfy your needs. It's difficult to make a choice, because you feel like you'll be letting someone down. Put your own needs first. This may seem selfish, but it's better than compromising on an important point. Listen to your heart; it is your best guide.

You're having difficulty focusing. This isn't a good time to study for a test or perform detail-oriented work. Creative pursuits will be more rewarding. Developing a story, playing music or sketching designs will give you a great deal of pleasure. Demanding perfection from yourself is causing misery. Give yourself a break. Every time you feel the urge to denigrate your performance, give yourself a sincere compliment. The more you encourage yourself, the easier it will be to reach your goals.

Be utterly honest in all your business dealings. If you're seen as engaging in shady practices, your professional prospects will plummet. Your employer might ask you to do something that goes against your conscience. Don't do it, even if it means losing your job. There are more important things than having power. Having the ability to express yourself is far more rewarding than the ability to issue orders. Pour your energy into artistic pursuits. They'll give you the excitement and hope you need to thrive.

Are you unsure of the next step to take? Stay calm. Pour your energy into relaxing pursuits that bring you happiness. When you stop obsessing over practical matters, your intuition will take over. Soon, you'll feel a powerful impulse about where to go. Trying to control others is an exercise in futility. No matter how much power you have, it will never be enough to change a person's feelings. Treat everybody with dignity and respect. It will give you a starting point from which to negotiate.