You may not get much sympathy from a business or romantic partner. Actually, this person may accuse you of being spoiled. The fact is, you have many options available to you, and that makes other people jealous. If you're trying to decide between two exciting opportunities, keep your struggles to yourself. The desire to take a long trip could be too powerful to resist. Start shopping around for well priced travel packages. It's best to exercise financial restraint now.

Steer clear of behind the scenes deals right now. Someone is trying to take advantage of your vulnerability. If you're going to do business with this person, it's best to do it out in the open. This will afford valuable protection. People are less likely to behave in an underhanded fashion when they're subjected to the glare of the spotlight. This is a good time to negotiate extra health benefits, more annual leave, and other job perks. A flirtatious colleague's advances are hard to resist.

A friendship with a woman may be showing signs of strain. This lady doesn't seem very interested in your life; she's more intent on unloading her problems on you. You have better things to do with your time than serve as an unpaid psychologist. Fortunately, your love life is starting to heat up, ensuring you won't be spending too many nights alone. If you haven't met anyone special, head for the library or bookshop. You could lock eyes with someone in the travel section.

Resist the urge to use your power and influence to get special privileges or you'll lose the support of potential allies. Humble behaviour is the secret to your success today, especially when dealing with female authority figures. Working on a favourite hobby can give you a sense of profound emotional satisfaction. Put odious chores on the backburner, if only for a day. You'll feel marvellously refreshed after picking up a paintbrush, spade, or spatula.

Beware of adopting a 'do as I say, not as I do' attitude with a child, or you'll lose their respect. Nothing turns young people off like a hypocrite. Your love life is nothing to sneeze at these days. It looks as though you have quite a few admirers. As usual, you've got your eye on a wild character that you'd like to tame. Try not to set yourself up for disappointment. A leopard doesn't change its spots.

Be very careful about revealing secrets today, as someone could betray your trust. If someone asks for you to sign a loan or write a recommendation, it may be best to refuse or you could suffer some unfortunate consequences. Stick close to kith and kin. They'll be able to protect you from opportunists. At first, a certain relative may seem overprotective. In time, though, you'll see the wisdom of his words, and thank him for his input.

Taking a loved one for granted is a serious mistake. Recently, you've been preoccupied with your personal problems. This has caused you to overlook small kindnesses being performed for you on a daily basis. Take your head out of the clouds and give thanks where it is due. You could get a letter, email, or phone call you've been expecting for weeks. All of a sudden, everything is coming up roses. Take your benefactor out for a celebratory dinner.

It's hard to find the motivation to work today; the lure of sleep is just too powerful to resist. Perhaps this is the result of too many late nights. If you don't make some changes to your daily routine, this behaviour will start to catch up with you. Catch up on your rest today, but turn over a new leaf tomorrow. An exciting money making opportunity could put the spring back in your step. Doing something you love for a living is a tempting prospect.

It's definitely possible to have too much of a good thing, as you'll soon learn today. While you're busy having a good time, other people are struggling to take up your slack. Don't leave work until you've provided colleagues with everything they need to do their jobs properly. True, you've been able to charm your way out of similar problems before, but this situation may prove the exception to the rule. Make an effort to repay a long standing debt.

Leaving the comfort of home could be something of a problem. You hate having to work in cold, impersonal surroundings. Add some creature comforts to your office. Colourful cushions, family photos, and healthy plants can boost your productivity. Ideally, you'd like your own private space, but that may not be possible. Do your best to get along with your neighbours. The friendlier you are, the easier it will be carve out a cosy little niche of your own.

Be careful of saying things you don't mean, or your words will come back to haunt you. If someone asks for your honest opinion, give it as tactfully as possible. Constructive criticisms will be taken in the right spirit. If you're wondering how to handle a delicate social situation, ask a worldly friend. This person will have valuable advice on how to conduct yourself with someone from a different culture. Seemingly innocent behaviour could be wildly misinterpreted; be on guard!

Going on a spending spree is ill advised. It may seem like you have lots of money at your disposal, but the fact is, there could be several big expenses in the near future. Err on the side of caution. The opportunity to travel for business could arrive quite suddenly. Make sure your passport is up to date. If you're looking for a job, consider one which involves lots of overseas trips. It's time to expand your horizons.