Stop fooling yourself into thinking that your friends' lives are more meaningful. This is just a diversionary tactic so you won't have to face the prospect of fulfilling your own considerable potential. Make a list of three things you can do today to become more fulfilled. Items can include indulging your physical desires, joining a club, or playing sports. The hard part is identifying your true desires. After that, it's all gravy!

If you allow a loved one to take advantage of you, there's nobody else to blame but you. Although you do have a tender heart, that doesn't mean you have to bend over backwards for people, even the ones closest to your heart. Even legitimate excuses like illness can wear a little thin. Hang back and see what this person is willing to do for you in a pinch. See their true colours.

Going through the motions isn't enough; you have to understand the full scope of the operation. Learning skills that are outside your job description is a very wise strategy. It will allow you to interact with your colleagues more effectively, and give you a chance to try your hand at different tasks. Fortunately, you've always been a quick study. See if you can get a grant to go back to school or take a class.

You may be confused about what a loved one really wants from you. The media tells us to be glamorous, witty and exciting at all times, but all we really want from one another is support. Offer encouragement to somebody who is close to your heart. This person may be silently suffering from insecurity, and your words will act like a balm on their bruised ego. Put your nurturing instincts to work.

A loved one may have undue influence on your emotions right now. Just remember that nobody can tell you what to feel. If you're uncomfortable with a certain situation, you should honour these sentiments. Don't let someone close to you convince you that your reactions are irrational, unreasonable or old-fashioned. Otherwise, you could look back on this matter with a great deal of regret. Go with your gut.

A pleasant environment could lull you into a false sense of security. Just because your surroundings are opulent doesn't mean the people around you are honourable. In fact, some of the most pleasing environments are masks for toxicity. Base your judgements on how people behave toward one another, rather than the space that they occupy. A fancy office building and expensive furniture are no substitutes for respect and courtesy.

Confusing material wealth for happiness is extremely dangerous for an artistic soul like yours. When given the choice between making lots of money and doing what you really love, choose the latter. The abundance you seek will flow to you in forms other than a pay cheque. Remember, you spend most of your waking hours at work. Which would you rather do: artistic projects or drudge work? Listen to Venus, your ruling planet.

You have trouble distinguishing between your own values and those of your family's. A die-hard individualist like you is bound to have some differences with your family. Rather than feel guilty about this rift, view it as a sign that you are strong enough to have your own opinions. If your relatives express dismay at your views, stand firm. A healthy argument might be just the thing to clear the air.

Although you'd like to treat your life like it's an open book, some things should remain private. Be careful about revealing personal information that could make others uncomfortable, especially when you're in mixed company. It's rare to meet somebody who is as unselfconscious as you are. By tempering your comments just a little, you'll make greater inroads with casual acquaintances. Hold the juicy stuff back for later!

Even though you're especially good at garnering resources, you may not be as affluent than you realise. Cut back your spending, especially today. A tempting impulse purchase may be more trouble than it is worth. Don't fall into the trap of trying to impress friends with a lavish display of goods. True pals won't care if you own the latest status symbols. Arrange a quiet night with some of your dearest pals.

Your egalitarian outlook sometimes makes it difficult to respect your superiors. Take extra care to address higher-ups with a fair amount of deference. Otherwise, you could land in hot water. The fact is, there is some basis for their high rank. Take this opportunity to learn from their expertise. These lessons can help you up the ladder of success. You have to admit, it would be nice to get a raise or promotion.

Giving everybody the benefit of the doubt may not be the smartest idea. As unbelievable as it sounds to your humble ears, you do have talents that others wish to possess. By doing things by the book, you'll avoid traps that rivals wish to set for you. It might also help to begin a few independent projects. Others can't steal from you if you keep your work a secret. Watch your back.