A strong drive for freedom causes you to break away from a secure arrangement. Friends may be shocked by your behaviour, but it feels good to you. You're tired of going along with the crowd. If you want to produce extraordinary work, it's necessary to abandon mediocre standards. Some will be insulted by your decision to go solo. Do your best to explain your choice is a reflection of your needs, not their inadequacy. You shouldn't water down your ideas to satisfy everyone else.

Someone could confide a startling secret. It just goes to show that appearances can be deceiving. A person who seems utterly conventional may be involved in activities that seem downright subversive to you. Resist the temptation to pass judgment on someone whose values are different from yours. Just because you have other priorities does not mean you can't find common ground. Try to be as open minded as possible. It isn't healthy for you to become too set in your ways.

A friend who has never followed social convention will encourage you to take a risk. It would be wise to follow this rebel's advice. You're tired of being safe and predictable. Even if you fall short of your goal, this gamble will boost your self esteem. You're surprisingly resourceful when faced with unfamiliar surroundings. Don't be surprised if your plans make relatives nervous. They want to protect you from failure. They don't realise adventure is as important to you as food and drink.

Specialising in an area can improve your job prospects. Although there won't be as much demand for your expertise, you will be the first person called for help with special assignments. This will allow you to set high prices. Make sure you are properly compensated for your extensive knowledge. If you're thinking of starting your own business, offer something different from the competition. It's important to set yourself apart from the crowd. Offer unique services or hard to find merchandise.

The opportunity to take an impromptu trip. Your employer could cover your expenses. Alternatively, you could win a luxury holiday. If you're single, you could easily find love on this trip. Locals will be charmed by your warmth and generosity. Are you in a relationship? Take your amour along on this journey. You may feel as if you've embarked on a second honeymoon. Be sure to buy a beautiful souvenir that will always remind you of this special time.

A passionate encounter will be diverting. It's a relief to break away from the old routine and satisfy your impulses. If you're single, you could meet an interesting person at a party or professional gathering. Keep your eyes open for an aloof rebel. You can melt their reserve with a witty remark. You are both highly intelligent people who will enjoy discussing everything from art to music to politics. A bureaucratic agency could finally grant you a license.

You might have a chance to go on a solitary holiday. Taking a temporary break from a partnership will be refreshing. As a general rule, you prefer having company with everything you do. This situation will be the exception to the rule. You'll enjoy being able to set your own agenda. Exploring all the cultural diversions of a glittering metropolis will be exhilarating. Don't be surprised if you're inspired to launch a creative project as a result of this trip.

Be sure to accept an opportunity to get advanced technical training. Even if you have no interest in computers, knowing how to operate them will dramatically improve your job prospects. It will also be helpful to demonstrate to your employer that you are willing to move with the times. If you're unemployed, you could be offered a great position at a new company. You may be delighted to discover you fit right in with this band of misfits.

Don't defend your interests to people who mock them. These bullies like to put others down as a means to feel better. It's pure schoolyard nonsense. Read what you enjoy, study what intrigues you and spend time with people who support you. Nobody else has a right to pass judgment on your behaviour. If you're looking for love, you could find it with someone who seems to be your polar opposite. It gives you great pleasure to debate ideas with someone you admire.

A relative who has always marched to the beat of their own drum intrigues you. Instead of passing judgement on their behaviour, sit down and have a conversation. You may be surprised to learn what prompted this family member to abandon the status quo. The longer you talk, the more your respect will grow. Let this be a lesson about other relationships. Very often, people who confuse and confound us have good reasons for their behaviour. Talk less and listen more.

You are not impressed by stuffy authority figures. As far as you're concerned, hands on experience is more important than paper qualifications. If you get a chance to master a new skill, grab it. Your instructor will be offbeat, but find their methods to be helpful. When you hit a snag, your teacher will be will be able to adapt and find a way for you to understand. This is incredibly empowering. The days of being held back by conventional types are over. Spread your wings and fly.

Your finances will get a boost from an unexpected work assignment. It may be necessary to work unusual hours, but this may be a blessing in disguise. You are incredibly productive when everyone else has gone to sleep. Well meaning colleagues who would ordinarily distract you will no longer be a factor. If you have a conventional job, you might have to defend someone who is being abused by another member of the organisation. Don't be afraid to speak the truth to someone in power.