Worrying about your health can actually make a nagging pain worse. This is a good time to practice holistic therapies like acupressure, guided imagery, and tai chi. By changing your mindset, you'll make it easier for your body to heal. Of course, you should follow your doctor's advice and take any medication prescribed for your problem. Bolstering these treatments with positive thinking will speed you along the road to recovery.

This is not a good time to take financial risks. Stay away from casinos, lotteries, and games of chance. All but the most conservative investments are discouraged. If you have a little extra money to play with today, put it in the bank. Resist the urge to buy your lover a flashy present, or you'll both come to regret it. These sorts of gifts can put undue pressure on a relationship. Relieving your beloved of a dreaded chore is a better way to go.

You may feel isolated from your family. You may need to look elsewhere for comfort. Friends can be more encouraging, but it's ultimately up to you to change your luck. If you're looking for work, send out five CVs to companies that interest you. Looking for love? Ask an attractive acquaintance to lunch. Frustrated with the status quo? Making even the tiniest change can be very empowering. Don't use your relatives as an excuse for your stagnation.

Take great pains not to moan and complain, or you could make a bad impression on colleagues. It's important to be a team player now. If you're sceptical of a project's success, keep your fears to yourself. Even if it does fall through, this effort won't be improved by your gloomy predictions. At times like these, it's best to keep your head down and help wherever possible. If you have to issue instructions, make sure people understand what you want before they go into action.

You're working hard and getting very little in return; this trend will crop up from time to time over the next two years. You need to learn to grin and bear it. Always remember that although you're not getting paid properly for this work, you are gaining a great deal of valuable experience. The more you concentrate on your tasks, the easier it will be to build up a body of work which will open bigger and better doors.

You need to cooperate with your family members, as much as it pains you to do so. Just because you have better ideas doesn't mean they will be instantly accepted. In fact, your relatives may tease you about your brilliance and efficiency. If you can demonstrate you're willing to put your methods aside for the sake of group harmony, the gang might give you a chance. In the meantime, be as cooperative as possible.

Loneliness and depression can be clouding your mindset. Contrary to what you might think, your friends aren't plotting against you. They love you more than ever. If people haven't been able to meet with you, it's probably because you've been out of circulation for the past few weeks. Be persistent and keep calling your nearest and dearest. Soon, you'll be back in circulation, and you'll return to spending long nights at local hotspots. If you want to make new friends, join a club.

Beware of the company you keep, as it can have a profound impact on your financial fortune. A business idea may sound far fetched, but it actually has a lot of merit. Trust you to find a way to make it work. Unlike most entrepreneurs, you know how to make the most of meagre resources. Don't look to friends and family for support with this venture or you will feel defeated by their warnings, and may not have the energy to develop this brilliant concept.

Resist the urge to compromise your principles for the sake of your career. It's better to pass up a seemingly golden opportunity if it involves turning against your friends or skewing facts in your employer's favour. At first, onlookers will think you're stupid for bypassing this fantastic job offer. In time, though, they'll congratulate you for avoiding disaster. Don't worry bigger and better financial opportunities are just on the horizon.

Narrow minded attitudes about religion or morality can create hidden enemies. Try not to impose your beliefs on other people. If their ways offend your sensibilities, keep silent. Focus instead on your people's positive traits or you will waste valuable time and energy on moralising when you should be working. Think what your boss will think if you're unable to be a team player. Consider, too, how boring the world would be if we all thought the same way.

Money from an outside source may not be available now so don't depend on a loan, grant, or scholarship. Resist the urge to borrow money from friends. You don't want finances to mar perfectly good relationships. Your best course of action is to learn how to live without these resources. This may feel like death now, but it's an important exercise. Someone who is impressed by your courage may be prompted to help you at the eleventh hour.

Criticising a lover or business partner can make you look a villain. Consider the damage you'll do to your reputation by constantly sniping at this person. If you're really unhappy with their performance, assume the job yourself. You may learn this job is a lot more complicated than you thought. It's easy to point out what someone is doing wrong. The real challenge is to recognise and champion their contributions. Think back on a time when you felt ignored and unappreciated.