Try to work on a relationship with a younger person. It's sometimes difficult to see eye to eye with someone from a different generation. If you put your judgements aside for just a little while, you might see a method to your friend's madness. At the very least, you will gain a newfound respect for their methods. You've been blessed with an open mind. Use it to overcome any misunderstandings that have undermined this relationship.

Restoring furniture or renovating a building will give you a great deal of pleasure. Fortunately, you can get a low interest loan from the bank. If you play your cards right, you can sell your work for a tidy profit. Put your artisanal skills to work. If you have no experience with a particular kind of work, take a course in plumbing, contracting or upholstering. You've always been very good with your hands. One job will quickly lead to others.

Someone from the past will try to reconnect with you. You may not want to revitalise this friendship. There is a good reason you parted ways in the first place. Fortunately, your best friend or romantic partner will support your decision. Lean on them when this pest tries to lay a guilt trip on you. If you're bored, think about taking up a hobby you enjoyed as a child. Now you're older, you'll have the discipline to practice and study.

Money will be tighter than usual. This isn't a good time to splash out on luxuries. Stretch your existing resources as far as they will go. Instead of going out to eat, prepare meals that can be easily reheated. Brew your own coffee instead of buying it. Go to the library instead of the bookstore. Being frugal will allow you to cover emergency expenses. It will also allow you to build up savings for a trip. Put a portion of each cheque into a holiday fund.

You will have difficulty getting an audience with influential people. In the past, this hasn't been a problem. Now it seems like all your contacts are drying up. This situation is temporary. You'll fare better by asserting your creative powers. Right now, what you know is more important than whom you know. Develop your natural talent for art, music and design. Your work will attract lots of admirers. You might even get offered a job. Don't doubt your ability to get by on your own steam.

Working with a bureaucratic institution will be difficult. Paperwork has a tendency to get lost and people will drag their feet with projects. Be patient and keep careful records of all your communications. Never send an original document. Make copies of everything. Keep a list of names and contact numbers. The more organised you are, the easier it will be to track down any materials that fall through the cracks. Helping a relative get medical care will take the pressure off your family.

Be careful not to lose yourself in a group. You have a tendency to people please. This can get you in trouble. When someone proposes a plan of action, think carefully before you agree. There may be some objectionable aspects to this deal. Speak up. Your opposition will anger several participants, but it can't be helped. Propose several alternatives. You'll get lots of support for these brilliant ideas. When backed into a corner, you're very good at finding a way out of the predicament.

If you're seeking employment, think about going back to somewhere you used to work. You'll be able to hit the ground running at this establishment. Do you have a job you enjoy? Take this opportunity to ask for a raise or promotion. It may be necessary to accept additional responsibilities, but you'll be up to the task. You're very good at devising work methods that save time, money and energy. Colleagues will be astonished by your tremendous productivity.

You're looking for answers to big questions. Fulfilling responsibilities isn't enough for you. You want to devote your energy to meaningful pursuits. Whether this means taking up a spiritual practice, donating money to charity or communing with nature is immaterial. The important thing is to find a way to focus on matters that resonate with your spiritual side. There's a good chance you will revisit a place that meant a great deal to you as a child. This journey will give you a huge lift.

A delayed legal decision, insurance refund or settlement will put a crimp in your budget. You'll have to be careful with your spending. This isn't a good time to buy expensive luxuries. Keep as much money in reserve as possible. You'll need it to cover emergency expenses. Treat this as an opportunity to step out of the social scene. Spending time on solitary pleasures will save money and recharge your batteries. Reading, writing and listening to music are spiritually rewarding pursuits.

Taking a break from a business or romantic partner can be therapeutic. You've always been an independent person. When you feel smothered by a relationship, resentment sets in. This would be a great time to take a solitary trip to your favourite beauty spot. Communing with nature in a quiet cabin will lift your spirits. Don't be surprised if you decide to pursue a dream you abandoned several years ago. Embarking on a new adventure will make you a more kind and generous partner.

Cutting back on sugar, fat and alcohol is strongly advised. A nourishing diet will enhance your creativity and increase your energy. Resist the temptation to fall victim to a fad. You might see dramatic results in the early stages, but such programmes are impossible to maintain. Looking and feeling your best will improve your career prospects. You'll make a great impression on a job interview when you radiate enthusiasm. It will also help to dress like a polished professional.