It may be necessary to cancel your travel plans. Although this is disappointing, it's really a blessing in disguise. You'll soon have an opportunity to take a class. This course will develop your writing talent and give you a fresh appreciation for religion, philosophy, or anthropology. In the past, you were totally focused on acquiring practical skills. Now you're looking for ways to expand your spiritual horizons. There's more to life than earning money. Start making a list of things that inspire you.

Juggling your budget is critical to your long term security. If you cut back your expenses and pay a little more towards your debts, you can achieve financial independence sooner than you think. If you're in good straits, think about increasing your contributions to a savings, college, or retirement account. Although you are very fond of luxuries, you'll enjoy having a nest egg even more. That's because money in the bank allows you a greater range of choices.

Resist the urge to jump to conclusions about a friend. Just because they are behaving mysteriously doesn't mean they're doing something wrong. You have to admit you have a tendency to create intrigue where there isn't any. Wait and watch to see what the future brings. You will be pleasantly surprised to discover your loved one has been doing something for your benefit. Don't be surprised if an old lover tries to make their way back into your life.

This isn't a good time to make long range plans; focus instead on fulfilling your daily responsibilities. It may be necessary to change routine for the sake of your health. If you're feeling tired and listless, cut back your work hours. Take more time to prepare healthy meals and enjoy brisk exercise. Above all, establish a bedtime routine. This will help you drop off to sleep quickly and easily. Working while exhausted increases the chances of unfortunate mistakes.

Give yourself permission to make mistakes, especially with creative ventures. If you want to write a story, do it longhand. It's a lot more difficult to delete your work this way. Your first thoughts are often your strongest, so it's important to give them a chance to linger before obliterating them. By waiting a day or two to reread your work, you will be pleasantly surprised. The same principle applies to painting, sculpting, and handicrafts.

Someone you always vilified is proving more complex than you thought. It's time to reconsider your assessment of their behaviour. Maybe the two of you are more similar than you thought. The conflicts occur when your family member tells the unvarnished truth. Even if you share their feelings, you hate the effect these words have. Still, you have to admit it's better to bring troublesome issues out in the open, so they can be resolved. Letting them fester will just wreak havoc with your home life.

It will be necessary to change your schedule to accommodate the needs of the group. Just because you held a certain shift in the past doesn't mean it always has to be this way. Be flexible. You could be pleasantly surprised by the new arrangement. If you feel compelled to give an angry answer to an email or phone message, wait 24 hours before responding. Even if someone warrants a rude rejoinder, you can't sink to their level.

Examine your attitudes towards wealth and challenge a few of these assumptions. If you're a shopaholic, stay away from stores for the short term future. Any time you get an urge to buy something, divert your attention with a game or creative project. Do you have difficulty indulging your sensual side? Buy yourself a small gift each day for a week. This could be anything from a bottle of cologne, a bar of gourmet chocolate, or bouquet of fresh flowers.

Adjust your approach to a relative or neighbour. Your tendency to poke fun at overly serious people has caused some hurt feelings. While you love a good joke, you hate causing pain. Resist the temptation to tease someone who has serious self esteem issues. Be warm, welcoming and friendly then the ice will soon start to melt. You might have to alter your schedule to accommodate a last minute emergency. Be sure to issue a sincere apology to anyone who is adversely affected.

Paperwork will be stalled, causing you to miss a deadline. This creates a lot of stress. Find ways to channel this anxiety in a positive direction. Keeping busy will stop you dwelling on things you can't change. Read up on a subject that has fascinated you since childhood. Write down the opening chapter of a story. Learn a foreign language. When your intellect is engaged, trouble seems very far away. Best of all, new opportunities appear out of thin air.

You've been so wrapped up in your own problems you have neglected your nearest and dearest. Drag yourself away from a difficult project and meet with friends. They'll put the world back in perspective. When you devote your energies to help others, your own troubles become much smaller. Take this opportunity to volunteer at an animal shelter, work in a public garden, or tutor underprivileged children. There are so many ways to put your talents to good use.

You'll have to go back on a few promises, which is really embarrassing. It's better to take ownership of the matter as quickly as possible, so the people affected can make new plans. At first, there will be some anger towards you. Eventually everyone will remember you're only human, and forgive you for missing a deadline. In the future, build in at least an extra week's time when promising to deliver time sensitive material. That way, you'll be able to handle last minute emergencies.