A business associate or romantic partner helps you to achieve distinction through education or travel. Be sure to follow this person's suggestions, as they will expand your horizons in exciting ways. Relatives won't be very excited about your new direction. In fact, they may actively discourage you from venturing off the beaten path. It may be best to keep your plans a secret from family, at least in the short-term.

You've risen above intense challenges, which has caused your confidence to soar. Your self-assurance is extremely attractive; don't be surprised if several people express romantic interest in you. A neighbour or sibling may express disdain for the new you. Don't take their insults personally. This critic is actually projecting their own insecurities onto you. Your achievements make everybody else feel positively inept. Summon your compassion.

Trust your intuition when it comes to dealing with your love life. This person wants to impress you with their charm and sophistication, but all you really care about is their intellect. Money could be a bit tight right now. Resist the temptation to go out on expensive dates that will deplete your bank account. If your partner volunteers to pay, consider whether there are strings attached to their generous offer.

You can salvage a depressing work environment by adding cosy touches to your surroundings. Family photographs, thriving plants, and soft lighting can soothe your nerves and boost your productivity. If it feels as though you're being given more responsibilities than others, you're right. Don't worry. You're more than capable of handling these heavy jobs. By this time next month, you'll be in for a big promotion. Keep your nose to the grindstone.

A creative breakthrough is imminent, provided you discuss your ideas with anyone who will listen. An innocent remark will help you see this project in a whole new light. You may be hesitant to explore a taboo subject. Push past your fears. Worrying about what the neighbours will think will only hamper your creativity. Besides, it's more important to express what's in your heart than conform to a stuffy social standard.

A love of nature could prompt you to transform a drab outdoor spot into the Garden of Eden. This project is a perfect expression of all you hold dear. Certain friends will think you're wasting valuable time, money and energy, especially if you're not working on your own property. This type of cynicism is precisely what creates ugliness and pollution in the first place. Light a candle to dispel all this darkness.

Normally, you're content to take the middle ground in the interests of preserving harmony. Today you have very strong opinions about sex, death and money. Don't hesitate to speak your mind to a neighbour or close relative. Your passionate comments will reveal a whole new you. You may have to work overtime to impress your boss. Rising to the challenge could yield impressive results in four weeks.

You're incredibly resourceful when it comes to making and saving money. Keeping a low profile helps you to avoid temptation. Resist going out to expensive restaurants with friends, and avoid going window-shopping to fill time. You'll get just as much pleasure from curling up with a good book or cooking a home made meal. This is not a good time to gamble or lavish money on a lover.

You're a virtual miracle worker when it comes to rallying the troops. Take this opportunity to uplift and encourage people who are engaged in a seemingly endless project. Under your guidance, the team could finish the project in record time. Sexual repression could undermine an intimate relationship if you're not careful. Invite your partner to open up and discuss their needs, before the flame of passion dies between you.

Trust your sixth sense, especially when it comes to advancing your career. An authority figure admires your humble attitude, and may reward you for it in the near future. Unfortunately, a loved one or business associate thinks you are being overlooked, and may pressure you to find another opportunity. By staying put, you'll reap great rewards in another month or so. Until then, do your best to appease your friend's fears.

Your leadership qualities come out in full force today, when you prompt certain members of the group to work harder. Some people need gentle encouragement, while others require stern lectures. You know instinctively which technique to use in any given situation. If you feel weak or exhausted as a result of your efforts, take a break. No one will think less of you if you go home early. There's a limit even to your enthusiasm.

A strong drive to succeed could prompt you to draw upon hidden resources. Normally, you are hesitant to express your creativity at work. Today you won't be able to resist adding an artistic flair to an important project. If you lack the skills to bring this endeavour to fruition, enlist the services of an expert. Better yet, offer to study alongside this professional so that you can learn all the tricks of their trade.