Trying to instil order will be difficult. Everyone seems intent on doing what they please. This is incredibly frustrating. Resist the urge to bear down hard on rebels. They'll only cause more grief. Your best bet is to post a list of the rules in a prominent spot. Explain what penalties will be imposed if people fail to follow these guidelines. When it comes time to enforce these rules, be calm and impartial. Your calm demeanour will make everyone realise you mean business.

No matter how strongly you believe in a guru or candidate, you must keep your feelings to yourself. Discussing religion or politics in a public forum will lead to trouble. If someone tries to impose their beliefs on you, tell them to stop. Keep your distance from this pest. There is plenty of work to be done. You won't be able to accomplish any of it by trying to reason with a fanatic. Stick to innocent topics like the weather, sports and music.

This is not a good time for a shopping spree. Putting a lot of purchases on a credit card will come back to haunt you. Whenever possible, pay in cash. If you have an emergency expense, wait until you've paid it off before incurring more debt. Practicing frugality is never easy, but it will pave the way for financial independence. Besides, you don't want to be kept awake at night worrying about money. You have better things to do with your time.

A power struggle with a business or romantic partner will be draining. You're tired of having your enthusiasm undercut by your friend. Explain how their behaviour is affecting you. If they're not willing to curb change their behaviour, you might want to avoid their company. So many exciting changes are on the horizon. You're eager to meet these challenges, but it's difficult when you keep getting subjected to gloomy predictions. Maintain your positive outlook and keep reaching for the stars.

Be utterly honest about financial matters, even if it means losing money. It's better to make restitution to an unsatisfied customer than protect your short term interests. If people suspect you are unfair in your business dealings, they will avoid you like the plague. Think back to a time when a store owner or company refused to refund your merchandise, despite having a legitimate complaint. Take this opportunity to reverse this bad energy. Bigger and better opportunities will come as a result.

A short trip could be delayed because of traffic or a mechanical breakdown. Be as flexible as possible with your plans. Keep your mobile charged so you can notify people if you're going to be late. Have a stash of snacks and water on hand so you won't be uncomfortable when forced to wait in a long queue. By arranging a few creature comforts before you leave, an arduous journey will be far less stressful. This is one of those days when you'll have to grin and bear it.

Trying to be upbeat in the face of disappointment is exhausting. If you're undergoing a difficult time, tell your colleagues. That way, people won't be confused by your continual mood swings. It's only natural you're having a hard time processing the tremendous upheavals on your home front. The experience is made even more difficult by trying to maintain a poker face. Stop trying to suppress your emotions. Find a healthy outlet for your feelings of frustration, sadness and anger.

Don't play fast and loose with your money. Gambling your hard earned income will result in a tremendous loss. You're better off putting your paycheque in an interest bearing savings account, where it will serve as a cushion from financial uncertainty. It's much easier to leave a restrictive situation when you have a nest egg. Treat this fund as an investment in your personal freedom. That will make it easier to squirrel funds away instead of spending them on fleeting thrills.

Pushing the envelope can jeopardise your health. Take it easy when exercising. Although your desire to get in shape is impressive, you'll get better results by increasing your workouts slowly over a long period. If you're working with hazardous materials, be sure to use safety equipment. It would be a shame to incur an injury just because you didn't take precautions. If you're waiting for a job offer, your application could be unsuccessful. Don't take it personally.

Your imposing outlook is hurting someone you love. Just because you have experienced disappointments doesn't mean they are condemned to the same fate. Be a little more encouraging. If you can't find anything good to say, remain silent. Think about why you feel compelled to rain on their parade. Is it because you are afraid they will be hurt, or are you really jealous of their opportunities? Maybe this is a sign you should take a bold risk of your own.

This is not a good time to get involved with behind the scenes intrigues. If someone asks you to enter into a secret alliance, refuse. Embarking on this kind of relationship will cause others to look at you with mistrust. You're better off remaining a free agent. Be forthright in all of your dealings and avoid gossip. If you go on a job interview, be positive when talking about former employers. Nobody wants to hire a malcontent. Speak well of an old boss.

Reforming a friend will be impossible. Although you despair over some of their choices, there's nothing you can really do about it. If you feel as if this association is creating an ethical dilemma, you might have to cut things off. Just because you have a personal affinity for someone doesn't mean you can sustain a friendship. Are you dating someone special but don't share the same opinion about children or pets? Think twice before getting serious. This could be an irreconcilable issue.