You can't afford to take your friends for granted, no matter what happens today. Whether you realise it or not, these people are your greatest assets. Take some time to validate and appreciate the folks who uplift and support you. It's also smart to check your calendar. Have you forgotten somebody's birthday?

A little praise could go straight to your head, causing you to overestimate your abilities. If someone compliments you, take this as a sign you need to double your efforts. That way, you can't be accused of copping out when you should have been working your hardest. You've got tons of untapped potential. With Venus squaring Neptune just take care of any delusions of grandeur emanating from you or someone you meet.

Just because you're confident in a particular area doesn't mean you can't learn something new. If you're not careful, an eager newcomer could surpass you. Stranger things have happened. Don't be put off by a person whose philosophy seems diametrically opposed to yours. You may have more in common than you think.

If somebody lets you down, don't let it be an excuse to cut off everybody else. At times like these, you need the love and support of folks who have stood by you in the past. You live in fear of being vulnerable to others, but you have no other choice if you want to experience the glory of love. Think that over before hardening your heart.

Don't assume that someone who is close to your heart will carry out your every order. On the contrary, the more you discourage their plans, the more determined they may become to carry them out. The best you can do is offer your opinion, then give them some space. Nothing kills a relationship like issuing ultimatums.

You can't possibly expect to be a great creative force until you spend time developing your talent. If you really want to write a book, you have to put words down on paper. The same principle applies to any other fields that speak to your heart. Even the masters had to hone their skills over time. Why should you be any different?

Financial deceptions are likely thanks to confusing Neptune's clash with Venus, your ruling planet. No matter how much you trust a person or organisation, keep your money safely in your bank account. The more pressure you feel to open your wallet, the less likely this opportunity will be to pan out. Remember that when you get panicky.

Your heart is usually a good guide, but that's probably not the case right now. Your tendency to favour a particular person could backfire. When forced to make a decision, factor in everybody's strengths and weaknesses. If you're really honest, you'll choose talent over charm. Turn a deaf ear to sweet talk; you need to be rational.

It's easy to get carried away when a terrible rumour reaches your ears, but try to stay calm. Carrying out chores in a crisis mode is a recipe for disaster. Folks have a way of blowing things out of proportion, anyway. If you wait until the facts are in, you'll save yourself a lot of grief. Be sure to take a break or two when things get heavy.

Dreams of wealth won't get you far when it comes time to put your money where your mouth is. Instead of getting carried away by get-rich-quick schemes, formulate a realistic plan to accumulate funds over time. Yes, it's a lot more exciting to envision yourself getting rich overnight, but that's not very likely, is it?

A needy friend may tell you a tall tale of how they've been wronged, making you outraged. Before you go set out to defend your pal's honour, though, do some fact checking. There's a good chance this person is trying to work their way into your good graces by exaggerating their difficulties. Try to remain objective. Be warned of a manipulative woman who isn't adverse to emotional blackmail to get her own way.

You have a way of romanticising even the smallest difficulties, which is entertaining but not productive. Stop listing the reasons why you can't do the simplest tasks, and just do them. If you keep malingering, you could make some serious enemies. It's better to stay on people's good side by doing what's asked without complaint.