It feels as though your loved ones have no sympathy for your problems. Before lashing out, consider what you need more: reassuring words or a hard push. Chances are, you will benefit more from taking action than you will wallowing in self-pity. Assuming responsibility for your own happiness will not only boost your self-esteem, it will also result in better relationships. Stop opening your mouth and start opening your ears.

It's easy to get wrapped up in your own thoughts, which makes you frustrated and anxious. The next time you catch your mind starting to race, get up and do some exercise. Being active each and every day will give you better mastery of your internal landscape. Instead of beating yourself up over small mistakes, you'll congratulate yourself on big victories. This change in consciousness will bring fabulous rewards; wait and see!

There's an old saying that goes, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink". This is especially true of lovers and children today. No matter what you do to expand their horizons, they will put up a fight. Rather than getting pulled into this power struggle, make a strategic retreat. Focus on activities that make you happy, rather than trying to accommodate everyone else. Otherwise, you'll drive yourself crazy!

You want to enact changes to your household, but that may not be possible now. Try not to do everything at once, or you'll create lots of unnecessary drama. If you get consumed by panic, ask yourself what the hurry is. Is your desire to project a picture-perfect image overriding your spiritual and emotional health? Instead of expending all of your energy on a home-improvement project, work on nurturing yourself.

Exchanging harsh words with a neighbour or sibling will plunge you into a shame spiral. You hate being unkind; it goes against your loving nature. It's important to express your true feelings if you're going to enjoy meaningful relationships. Just because you have uncharitable thoughts doesn't mean you're an ogre. Apologise if you say anything spiteful, but own the rest of your statements. It's essential to your emotional health.

You long to be just as affluent and successful as your friends, which is only natural, but you have to resist the temptation to plunge yourself into debt for the sake of public approval. The fact is, most people have far less money than they pretend. If everybody lived within their means, you'd have a much different perception of how well they are doing. Keep this in mind when you feel the urge to splurge.

It's hard to express your true self without tarnishing your public image. At this point, you have to ask yourself what is more important: impressing faceless strangers or following your heart? If you're in a job that you hate, explore the possibility of moving into a less respectable industry. In the event you are living a lie, you'll have to undergo even more profound changes. Summon your courage and take the plunge.

You've got to keep certain feelings to yourself right now for the sake of a long-term goal. And while you've never been especially eager to bare your soul, it can be difficult to keep your emotions bottled up all of the time. Keeping a diary can be a wonderful outlet for all the stress you'll experience. Alternatively, you may decide to throw yourself into a strenuous exercise program. Never fear; this situation is temporary.

Trying to steer the group in a certain direction could win you lots of enemies. You're better off leaving everybody to their own devices and hoping for the best. Of course, this means relinquishing control over the situation, which is quite scary. Treat this as a lesson in self-restraint. You have to admit, it doesn't do you any good to obsess over details that are beyond your reach. Adopt a healthier attitude.

Your boss wants you to spend more and more time at work, despite increased personal responsibilities. It's time to put your foot down, even if it means incurring your employer's wrath. At times like these, it's important to consider whether it's time to move on. After all, nothing is set in stone. If your job no longer suits your lifestyle, find one that does. It will come as a tremendous relief.

It's difficult for you to find common ground with somebody who opposes your values, but try anyway. Otherwise, the two of you will waste time arguing when you could be working. And while it's true you find many of this person's beliefs offensive, that shouldn't prevent you from acknowledging their strong points. As incredible as it may seem, this person has lots to teach you. Open your mind and heart.

A love interest is repelling all of your advances, which is enormously upsetting. You've put your heart on the line for this person and have nothing to show for it. Rather than dwelling on your frustration, find an outlet for it. Otherwise, you will be consumed by bitterness, which won't help you attract the romance you deserve. A water sign like you should realise there are other fish in the sea.