You need to come to terms with the fact you are not in charge. Taking orders is never easy for a free spirit like you, but it must be done. You're a little worried what onlookers will think if you adopt a meek attitude. It's time you learned there is a difference between weakness and discipline. If you long to express yourself, take up a creative project after hours. With a little luck, you could sell the fruits of your labour for a tidy profit.

Someone has been hassling you by imposing their views and values on you. It may be time to complain to the powers that be. If your boss is the one who is trying to convert you, there may be no other choice but to find work elsewhere. A friend could hear of a position opening up in their company. Be prepared to move like lightning to land this spot, as it won't be free for long. Fortunately, your interview skills are razor sharp now.

A sizable debt is preventing you from doing what you want. It's time you paid this bill, even if it means living close to the bone for the next few months. See if you can pare down the interest rate if you pay the balance by a certain date. These days, creditors are happy to make concessions for the sake of timely payments. A friend who has experienced a terrible disappointment could seek your advice. Be honest but upbeat.

You've been giving too much of your power away to a close friend, business associate, or lover. This trend has got to stop. If you're given a chance to take an overseas trip or study, take it. Don't check with your partner before accepting. They could very well blow up when they hear the news, but that's just further confirmation you need to make a break. It may be best to make your plans for departure in secret.

A health issue could stop you in your tracks. You need to make some changes to your lifestyle if you're going to surmount this problem. If you need a doctor, ask a friend who has undergone similar troubles. They can put you in touch with someone who knows just how to treat your situation. An unexpected bill could throw you into a panic. Take a few deep breaths. You can pay it off, but only if you stay calm, cool and collected.

You're starting to resent the fact that everybody else gets to have a good time except for you. Perhaps it's time to examine how this situation came to pass. Did you insist on taking all the hard jobs as a means to be indispensable? Have you made others feel their work was inferior to yours? Is it possible you guarded some knowledge so your colleagues would always have to ask for help? When you lighten up, your workload will, too.

An authority figure from the past may have filled you with inhibitions. It's time to break out of the chains that have been imposed on you. Start making time for fun activities that would ordinarily seem like a waste of time. Cultivating joy takes practice, like anything else. If it's utterly impossible for you to loosen up, you may want to get some counselling. Living life in a straightjacket is strangling your inner child. Give it room to breathe.

Someone finally tells you the unvarnished truth and it might hurt. It feels as though you've been ambushed. The reason nobody has been honest with you in the past is because you're so intimidating. Everyone is afraid to tell you what they really think, lest you unleash your terrible temper. You have a tendency to hold a grudge. Maybe it's time to adopt a more open minded attitude, just for the sake of cultivating better relationships.

A cash crisis is causing problems and it feels as though you always have to cancel plans because you can't cover your bills. At times like these, you need to get creative. Starting a home based business can create a new source of income. Caring for children, looking after pets, or catering parties are among the possibilities. Don't be afraid to go after customers on the fringe of society. Your open minded attitude will put them at ease.

Trying to control your loved ones is casting a shadow on your home life. Deep down inside, you're afraid what will happen if you leave everyone to their own devices. Perhaps you think they will dump you. Nothing could be farther from the truth. People enjoy your company when you're not bossing them around. You may not know it, but people are very intimidated by you, because you always look like you're in control.

You have a bad feeling about a newcomer to your social circle who has a tendency to bully others into doing their bidding. Fortunately, you can resist their efforts, but you worry what will happen to the rest of the group. A surprising job offer could come your way, allowing you to break free of this organisation. This is your big chance to enter a more creative industry. Don't be surprised if a new arrival at work takes a shine to you.

A friend who is prone to depression could be infecting you with their thinking. Seek the company of more joyful people. Be prepared for someone to lay a guilt trip on you because they feel very threatened whenever you are not around. Maybe this is a sign this relationship isn't the healthiest in the world. Summon your independent spirit and go your own way. At first, you'll feel as if you've betrayed them, but this feeling will fade in time.