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Being true to yourself is critical right now. You need to listen to your own heart, instead of being swayed by your friends' opinions. When it comes right down to it, people fear your pioneer spirit. They worry you'll throw everything away for the sake of a whim. What they don't realise is that you're a lot more thoughtful than you pretend. You always have a contingency plan if things don't work as you had intended.

Showing respect for the hierarchy is critical to your success. Be sure not to go over anybody's head, or you'll make a terrible enemy. If you encounter resistance from one of your superiors, accept their ruling or find a way to change his mind. Don't ask his boss to override the decision. Your love life is showing exciting signs of life, when someone sexy starts pursuing you in earnest. Playing hard to get yields the best results with this type of paramour.

You've hit a glass ceiling and aren't sure how to break through it. Right now, you need to stay where you are. Although you hate being held back by a set of stuffy prejudices, this simply isn't the time to challenge the status quo. Pay your dues for a little while longer and make friends along the way. Eventually, you'll detect an opportunity for advancement and you'll be able to put your experience to good use. Step up your fitness routine to burn off stress.

Don't use your personal allure to win favour with a colleague. Leading on a fellow worker will only create bad feeling. If you need help, be honest. Nobody will disparage you for admitting you are in over your head. In fact, they'll admire your candour. Too often, you let pride get in the way of forming supportive relationships. Pursuing a hobby with a lover or youngster will draw you closer together. You especially enjoy activities that involve research and treasure hunting.

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You won't be thanked for all of your hard work. On the contrary, people will take your contributions for granted. The best strategy with a demanding boss is to do the bare minimum. Your colleagues will object to your lazy attitude, but they can't deny there is no incentive to overachieve. If you want a more challenging job, scan the help wanted columns. You could find a good position teaching art at a university, government agency, or cultural institution.

An overconfident attitude will trip you up; although you're not a humble person by nature, pretend to be. Your unassuming attitude will win points with an executive who is looking for an eager assistant. You will hate playing second fiddle to anyone, but you will gain valuable experience by associating with this expert. A home improvement project is exactly the sort of creative challenge you enjoy. You have fun making your place look great on a shoestring.

The only way you're going to move forward is if you break ties with the past. Stop seeking your family's approval for everything you do. If you're attracted to someone they feel is unsuitable, that's too bad. You need to follow your heart in these instances. Listen to your instincts regarding a financial matter. There's no shame in taking a job for money, especially if you're going to use your income to fund a dream.

It's difficult to connect with someone who has a completely different outlook than yours. Stop trying to force the issue, even if the person in question can help your career. You'll be able to achieve success through other channels. An ambitious friend will hear about an opportunity tailor made for your skills. Be sure to pursue this lead, as it will help you make more money than you ever dreamed possible. When one door closes, a window opens somewhere else.

Money does not make the world go around, although it feels that way at times. You may be tempted to take a well paid but tedious or tiring job. Don't do it. Bigger and better things are on the horizon. You can make do with your present resources, provided you are frugal. In the meantime, apply for jobs at as many charitable organisations as possible. You are happiest when working to make the world a better place.

You're highly competitive, which drives potential allies away. Stop treating everyone as obstacles to your success. If you're going to reach the top, you'll need help. Reach out to a learned expert with a controversial reputation. By winning his support, you'll gain access to all sorts of exclusive organisations and institutions. Pretty soon, you won't have to prove yourself all the time. Insiders will accept you into the fold and afford you the same rights and privileges.