Powerful desires will cause you to dispense with formalities. You're tired of politely asking for what you want, since this approach has been unproductive. Speak up, be direct and demand attention. Some people will accuse you of being pushy, but sometimes you have to be aggressive to stand apart from the crowd. If you've been harbouring a crush on somebody, start courting them in earnest. Stop pretending you're just engaging in playful teasing. Make your wants and wishes clear.

Work to keep a close relationship alive. Plan a special holiday for you and your best friend or romantic partner. Stop waiting for a perfect opportunity to go away. If you really care about someone, you'll make the time for this journey. In the past, you've been frustrated by your loved one's impracticality. Resist the temptation to complain about their lack of focus. Instead, focus on the qualities you adore. Never forget the reason you are together. Accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative.

Ramping up a fitness regime will yield impressive results. Although you should avoid the risk of burnout, it's important to set new challenges. Varying your exercise routine with different activities will be stimulating. You might try stretching one day, cardiovascular activity the next and muscle building workouts another. Similarly, expanding your cooking repertoire to include more nutritious recipes will be rewarding. Search the Internet for meals that get rave reviews from respondents. You can satisfy your hunger without taxing your body with sugar, fat and alcohol.

There's nothing wrong with wanting more beauty, pleasure and fun. Putting work aside for the sake of enjoyment will be good for you. You've always had a tendency to put your needs aside for the sake of loved ones. This has taken a toll on your emotional energy. The next time someone asks for help, issue a polite refusal. Explain you are busy with other things. You shouldn't go into a lot of detail. Being good to yourself is a purely personal matter.

Improving your home will be a labour of love. A generous relative could give you money to landscape the garden or make some expensive repairs. Try to make this fund stretch as far as possible. Some of the work can be performed by you. Other jobs will require a professional. When in doubt, ask friends for references. Use social media as a place to collect names of plumbers, electricians and contractors. Do your research and you'll find someone who does good work for a reasonable price.

Instead of trying to reach a compromise, you'll become more contentious. That's because you're tired of entertaining nonsensical suggestions. Now that time is of the essence, the group must come to a decision. It's obvious to you which direction to take. Others are afraid of settling on a course of action. Be the one who is willing to force the issue. Make a detailed list of unfortunate outcomes that will result from dropping the ball. Issue ultimatums and threaten to file an official report.

You'll be spending a great deal of cash. Although you don't like seeing your credit card balances accumulate, this is one of those times when you have to spend money to make money. Investing in a smartphone, computer or car is strongly advised. Before buying the most expensive model, do some careful research. It is possible you can find a competitively priced item that suits your needs. There's no point paying for expensive bells and whistles you will never use.

It will be easier to go for what you want, whether it's a relationship, job or personal goal. Recently, you feel stymied by circumstances beyond your control. Now these obstacles have vanished into thin air. It's your time to shine. A show of aggression can scare off competitors who think they can outperform you. You're tired of letting untalented people steal your thunder. This is your time to take centre stage. Ask for a date, apply for a job or fill out a grant application.

It's important to unburden your problems. Talking to a sympathetic friend, working with a counsellor or making diary entries will be therapeutic. You're tired of pretending to have it all together. The sooner you admit to your struggles; the easier life will become. People have always relied on you to assume dirty jobs nobody else wants to do. It's time to divest yourself of these responsibilities. You have a right to have fun like everybody else. Take a few days off to relax.

Taking leadership of a group project will be good. Things have been going well but now they seem to have run out of steam. Taking a realistic approach to what needs to be done is critical. Everyone has been so focused on the final outcome that they've lost sight of the overall part they have had to play. Assign roles according to individual strengths instead of personal preferences. Some of your friends will complain about their assignments; don't back down.

Your ability to work hard guarantees success. You have no intention of resting on your laurels, especially when it comes to landing a plum job. Putting in long hours, asking tough questions and being willing to change will advance your interests. Some of your rivals look impressive on paper, but when put to the test, their shortcomings are obvious. When you encounter obstacles, you don't throw up your hands in despair, you focus on finding the most effective solution possible.

Accepting an intellectual challenge will be stimulating. It's a great time to learn a language, take up a musical instrument or acquire a practical skill. The key to your success is finding a good teacher. You won't fare well with a hypercritical taskmaster; look for a patient cheerleader instead. When you feel like your instructor has your best interests at heart, you'll work overtime to impress them. It is very important that you study regularly. Put aside a set time each day to read and practice.