Try not to be so concerned about your reputation; it's more important to follow your conscience now. If people talk, it's only because they don't know the real facts. Any scandal will blow over when folks see you're not worried about what is being said. Group activity is well favoured today, so get out and enjoy the cut and thrust of friendship.

Resist the urge to ride rough shod over rules and regulations, or you may have to answer to bureaucracy. You're in the process of honing your skills. Now is not the time to take shortcuts. Someone may be impatient with your progress over a domestic project. Don't rush, or you could make a terrible mistake that cannot be rectified.

You're torn between helping a friend and serving yourself, but your heart leads you in the right direction. The fact is, there's only so much you can do for somebody who considers themselves a victim. Keep developing your own talents. Pretty soon, you'll have the resources to take a holiday somewhere you can rest, relax and let your worries disappear.

You're sick and tired of bailing someone out of trouble; leave them to their own irresponsible devices. Others may think that you are being callous or cold, but they're not the ones who are constantly called upon for help. If they're so concerned, tell them they can assume this person's problems. The time has come for tough talking.

The more serious you take a relationship the better. There's no point in getting involved with anyone unless you are both prepared to work at it. Nothing is for nothing in this world and that goes for love, trust and respect. This is something you both have to earn, and for all the buck stops here: so decide just how much you care.

Turning a hobby into a full-fledged career takes courage and determination; so be warned as sceptics will meet you at every turn. The reason everyone is so anxious to bring you down is that they're jealous. By keeping this in mind, you'll be less prone to give in to pressure. In the meantime, keep your plans a secret to avoid the Jeremiahs.

Friends and family may consider your beliefs extreme, but you have to be true to them regardless. Learn to take people's teasing in a good-natured way or you will enter every social situation in a defensive mood. There's nothing more attractive than a person who is comfortable and at ease with themselves. Stay true to yourself today.

Try not to come on too strong at home as a family member will respond to a more gradual approach. If you're already in someone's bad books, you need to tone down your behaviour a bit. Your partner or a child will especially feel totally eclipsed by your strong personality. Let them take the lead for a change for domestic harmony to prevail.

Put your needs aside for the moment; it's more important to go along with the main consensus of a co-operative. If you do insist on having your own way, you will be perceived as small-minded, mean or self centred. Children are especially sensitive to your behaviour. Set a good example, or they will get the wrong idea, which will come back and haunt you.

Standing up to someone who intimidates you feels tremendously satisfying so long as you plan your attack well. If you Œhit' them psychologically where it hurts you'll make your point. There's no need to give in to emotional or financial blackmail from a person who underneath is as weak as water. Make your presence felt.

Be careful about the company you keep, or a shady character could put you in a compromising position. You may be forced to part with the group you belong to at some point soon. Although you're uncomfortable at first, you'll thank your lucky stars when new information comes to light that proves you were right to move on and join a new gang.

Repaying a favour is essential, even if you have to put your own plans on hold for the moment. You can't afford to seem ungrateful now. Your attraction to a close friend confuses you emotionally. Chances are this is a passing fancy or you're reading the signals all wrong. Taking the plunge without examining your feelings could prove embarrassing.