The money you were expecting from an outside source may be delayed, so be as prudent and cautious as possible over the next week. Conserve your strength by avoiding taxing activities. You'll be glad you took it easy when a set of serious challenges crops up during the evening hours. Be prepared for a sudden shock.

Resist the urge to take on extra work in an attempt to impress an authority figure; the Moon's square to Neptune only invites trouble. You're better off spending time at home with your loved ones. They'll give you the support you need to make an important change. Maintaining the status quo is far too highly overrated.

The object of your affection is sending mixed signals; it's best not to go any further with a relationship until you sort things out. If you aren't part of a couple, maybe it's because your expectations are unrealistic. Consider whether your high-handed attitude is driving potential lovers away from your door.

If you're going to loan money to someone, you'd better not expect to be paid back very quickly. Be honest if you can't afford to part with funds at this time. After all, you can't be responsible for this person's irresponsible behaviour. Playing the part of saviour now ultimately leads to devilish difficulties to come.

Be upfront with an associate if you've made an error; it's better that you own up to your mistakes whilst there's still time to correct them. Is it possible you slipped up as a means to break ties with the person in question? If so, you've got to find out why this relationship has become so cloying and emotionally taxing.

You may feel inclined to let responsibilities fall by the wayside, but stop and think about the consequences. An innocent party could be hurt as a result of your neglect. Going away on a vacation could make the problems in a romantic relationship even worse. Work things out and settle things before you leave.

Adopt a wait-and-see attitude with regard to a potential creditor; the less anxious you seem, the more likely you will get a loan or repayment. In the meantime, resist the urge to go on a spending spree as a means of defying your financial fears. You'll only drag yourself into deeper trouble by playing such reckless games.

Until you say what you mean and mean what you say, others will fail to understand what or how you are feeling. You may be surprised to learn that others think you are being unreasonable with regard to a home concern. Stop being so fixed and try to see things from their point of view. Chances are, you're fooling yourself.

Someone in your immediate circle could be secretly working against you; be very careful about whom you confide in. It's also a good idea to steer clear of gossipy conversations; such talk could have a bad reflection on you, especially where bureaucracy is concerned. When in doubt, keep your own counsel.

This isn't a good time to broach an emotional topic with anyone; wait until matters die down before you speak. In the meantime, explore your own feelings about a recent betrayal. Is it possible that you played into this person's hands? If so, consider how you can stop inviting people to take advantage of you.

Don't enter into any agreements until you consult a legal expert; fine print has a way of coming back to haunt you. In the meantime, resist the urge to alter a domestic arrangement. Some unforeseen, fateful changes will take care of the problem for you. In the meantime, sit tight and have faith that things will work out.

You're going to have to dig a little deeper if you're going to get to the bottom of a persistent mystery as to the behaviour of a lover. If direct confrontation doesn't work, go ahead and do some detective work. Some people may consider your actions an invasion of privacy, but you do deserve an explanation. You owe it to yourself.