Your escapist tendencies are preventing you from seeing what you really need to do to succeed. The fact is, you're going to have to make certain sacrifices if you're going to live the life of adventure you desire. Increase your education and set small but reasonable goals for yourself otherwise you'll just be jogging on the spot going nowhere.

The more you try to control a lover or partner, the harder it will be to maintain your relationship. There's nothing more unsettling than an insecure spouse. If you're not involved with someone special, perhaps it's because you demand too much from the special people in your life. Give and take should be an easy exchange, not an obligation.

Relationship and career matters collide now that Mercury, your ruling star, squares the big daddy of them all, Jupiter. You must make a conscious decision about what's more important to you. Fear of being alone shouldn't dictate your choice. Sit down and reassess your priorities, if not you could lose what you've been working towards. Concentrate on the minutiae of life.

No matter how embarrassing it is, you must accept responsibilities for your mistakes. By shirking a problem you have created means you will never regain the trust of your peers. If you're feeling stressed, chill out with a walk. You need an outlet for all this frustration. Fortunately, your problems will blow over if you address them directly. Count to ten and go for it.

You are trying too hard to impress a romantic interest, so sit back and relax for a change. You're most attractive when you're enjoying the company of friends and family. If the object of your affection doesn't recognise your true worth, you're better off anyway. It's time you were appreciated for your generous and loving heart.

Making changes to your household without the consent of those you share your home life with is a real mistake. Mercury, your ruling planet, is at odds with exaggerative Jupiter, which means you have to communicate with one another honestly. When dipping into the domestic funds make sure everyone is on the same boat when it comes to expenditure or expect dramas.

You may be asked to make up work for someone who has been feeling under the weather lately. If you feel as though you¹re being taken advantage of, stay silent. You don't want to stir up trouble under the Mercury/Jupiter link. If you're really unhappy, market your ideas or look for a new employment opportunity.

Problems over finances are likely now that Jupiter, your ruling star, is in combat with Mercury. Chances are that you and your partner have very different ideas about money. If you are really worried, maybe it's best to keep separate bank accounts. Don't be too quick to co-sign any loans, or spend cash neither of you have got.

You've got to get over a childhood disappointment if you're going to move on with your own life. Just because certain family relationships haven't worked out doesn't mean your romances are doomed to fail. Just take care to recognise your mistakes and learn to fix them. Lip service won't change anything.

Be careful about sharing any personal information today, even with close friends. Folks have a way of letting things slip under talkative stars. If you really need to get out your frustrations, confess your feelings to a diary or complete stranger. Better yet, express your emotions through a creative project. You need to get something off your chest.

Someone who has borrowed money from you in the past could come back for more, but enough is enough. There's no harm in looking after your own interests, particularly when this person has been so irresponsible in their own affairs. If your refusal creates a rift in your relationship, maybe you should be more choosy with your pals.

It would be an exceedingly good idea to carry out careful research into how much money you should be making at your job. If you don't seem to be compensated fairly, draw up a raise proposal and attach some salary comparisons. The more paperwork you have, the stronger your case will be and the more weight it will carry. Doing your homework is half the battle in life.