You want to be free from societal constraints, but that's not possible if you're going to maintain friendships. Even though the prospect of helping a pal may be odious, you need to do it. After all, this person has gone out of their way to assist you in the past. Once you relinquish your personal plans, you'll find that it's quite fulfilling to be of service. Besides, you can always reschedule festivities for next week.

Daydreaming about your goals isn't enough; you've got to take steps to realise it. If that means breaking free of old patterns or adopting a more independent attitude, so be it. You have a tendency to cling to the familiar. Even you have to admit, though, that you'll have to venture into new territory while you're still flexible enough to make adjustments. Don't make the mistake of looking back and having regrets.

You may be so wrapped up in the details of a project that you've forgotten its larger purpose. Make time for friends and family who feel neglected. There's no point in working this hard if you're going to alienate your nearest and dearest. Sometimes it seems like they don't understand your interests, but that's not true. It's just that they feel excluded when you focus all of your attention on outside pursuits.

Focusing on financial matters could cause you to forget obligations to others. Check your calendar to make sure that you don't have any important meetings. You wouldn't want to let somebody down inadvertently. A relative could approach you for a loan. Put off any agreements for another day or two. If you do decide to give this person money, have them sign a legal agreement outlining all the conditions, and pray that your relationship holds firm.

Your judgment about relationships isn't the best right now, mostly because you have a weakness for charm. Don't let a smooth-talking character convince you to do things that go against your principles. Yes, it's exciting to fall under a charismatic person's spell, but you can't afford to give away your power. The true test of this person's loyalty will be if they stick around after you refuse to do their bidding.

Although you're normally very practical, you may not have realistic expectations with a work project. If people seem to be struggling with the current arrangement, feel free to make some alternations. It's ridiculous to continue with a plan that isn't working. Your willingness to make alterations will earn you the respect and admiration of your peers. Authority figures may not be thrilled with you, but then, they don't have to perform these duties.

It really bothers you that everybody else seems to know what they're doing when you're unsure of the rules. Don't worry about appearing ignorant or foolish; just ask the person in charge for additional instruction. If the boss seems reluctant to help you, it's a good indication that they're not sure of what's going on, either. Your common-sense attitude will speak volumes about your worth as a team player. Keep asking those obvious questions.

Don't fool yourself into thinking you have nothing to offer, because it's not true. Your perceptiveness is a decided asset when working with large groups of people. Instead of trying to convince others that you're worthy of certain projects, just hang back and observe the proceedings. This will give you a good idea of how best to present your skills. Adopting an aloof attitude will impress the powers-that-be.

Philosophising about life is all well and good, but you need to put your theories into practice. That means taking jobs you might not otherwise enjoy, working with people who don't suit your style, and accepting situations that are beyond your control. A freedom-loving person like you has difficulty adapting to unpleasant situations. What you don't realise, however, is that you have to make big sacrifices in order to realise cherished dreams.

This is a bad time to enter into agreements, as the terms won't be crystal clear. People have a way of appealing to your soft side. Keep your eyes open for folks who have a seductive manner about them. These are precisely the operators who will drain you of time, energy, and money. Don't underestimate your ability to undertake big projects alone. Actually, your chances for success will be much greater if you go solo.

You may be giving a partner too much credit for doing certain jobs well. Although it pains you to do so, you may have to double-check their work. If it's not up to par, you need to take over. After all, you don't want their performance to reflect poorly on you. If your relationship suffers as a result of your interference, you may want to put an end to working together in this capacity.

All of your hard work is going unnoticed, and it's really beginning to hurt your ego. Go ahead and make a play for attention, even if it means making a scene. The truth is, the people in power may be counting on your passivity to get some unpleasant tasks performed. By raising a fuss, you'll force these folks to treat everybody involved in a more decent manner. Don't take this situation lying down.