There will be delays and frustrations involving work. Most people are slow to get back to business after Christmas. Don't expect people to return phone calls for the next few days. Instead of stewing in your own juices, find a healthy outlet for your restless energy. Pampering yourself will take the edge off. Get a spa treatment, soak in a scented bath or prepare a home cooked meal. Instead of trying to accelerate the energy around you, slow your own pace.

A relationship is struggling to get off the ground. It's difficult to find common ground with someone who is in a position of power. Although you admire their achievements, you have different values. Instead of trying to force this alliance, think about finding another benefactor. There are more options available, but you must be open to them. Rather than pouring more energy into a dead-end prospect, change your focus. You could meet the perfect mentor at a religious, educational or cultural event.

A thoughtless person will hurt your feelings. Their awkward jokes aren't malicious; they're simply stupid. Don't feel compelled to paste on a fake smile. Calmly make your feelings known and retreat to a private corner. At first, the atmosphere will be tense. Once some time has passed, you'll get an awkward but sincere apology. Agree to make a fresh start. If you have a hard time forgiving this pest, think back to a time when you made a remark that you later regretted. This will help you cultivate compassion.

Injustices at work are taking a toll on your personal life. It's important to leave professional problems at the office. Don't take out your frustrations on your nearest and dearest. If you're thinking about quitting your job, talk to your best friend or romantic partner. They'll give you the insight you seek to make a good decision. Whenever you feel like the world is plotting against you, remember how many people love and support you. By accepting their help, you'll leap over obstacles like a hare.

You're suspicious of a newcomer with impeccable credentials. It would be wise to do a background check on this individual. There's a reason your intuition is nagging you. Don't be surprised when you discover they have exaggerated their experience. It's a shame they have to put on false airs and graces just to impress the people around them. Instead of confronting them about their deception, simply dismiss them quietly. The sooner this manipulator is out of your life, the easier you will sleep.

A miscommunication will cause delays. Before leaving for a meeting, check in with the people involved. You may discover you have the wrong date or that several people forgot the appointment. Be willing to reschedule. Flexibility keeps stress at bay. Although you feel pressured to move forward with an important project, there are still key elements that must be resolved. Beginning work now will be a waste of valuable materials and energy. Deadlines can always be extended.

You're being pressured to make a choice, which is causing resentment There isn't enough information available to make an informed decision. When in doubt, turn down a sketchy offer. There's no reason to commit yourself to a job or position if the people you work with are being evasive. The person who has been urging you to come aboard will become very sulky when you turn them away. Don't take their chilly attitude personally. By waiting a little longer, a much better opportunity will arrive.

Someone will betray you in a minor way. Resist the temptation to underplay this behaviour. You've been given a glimpse to their true character. Remaining in this relationship will pave the way for even greater disappointments. Break ties quickly and quietly. The person who let you down will try to make a scene. Don't get sucked into a big drama. You have every reason to walk away. Going solo will allow you to pursue a dream that once seemed elusive. When one door closes, another inevitably opens.

A power struggle is draining your bank account. Instead of moving forward with a lawsuit, it will be better to settle out of court. Has someone stolen valuables from you? Grieve the loss and let it go. Moving into the future with fewer possessions will give you forward momentum. At long last, you'll be able to forge a happy life with few regrets. You've been dealt a disappointment not as a form of punishment, but as a cosmic course correction.

Domestic instability is prompting you to make some changes. Fighting with a relative is unproductive. Attempts at getting your loved one to change have failed. If you're going to break out of a destructive cycle, you will have to make some transformations. This could be anything from being less judgemental to accepting their limitations to moving into a place of your own. Sneak off to a tranquil place where you can hear yourself think. Your intuition will tell you what to do next.

It's become obvious that a project has been wasting your time. Walk away as soon as possible. While it's frustrating you are not able to bring this work to fruition, there's nothing else to be done. Take comfort in the knowledge you learned important lessons along the way. A leader who appears competent and organised is simply a good actor. While they're pretending to have everything under control, they're creating continual chaos. Escaping the influence of this manipulative charmer is critical to your wellbeing.

Pride is undermining a relationship. It's time to admit you are wrong. A loving partner won't take you to task for making the wrong choice. Instead, they'll help you recover from this mistake. Remember this situation the next time you get into an argument. Although you should be proud of your vivid imagination, it can sometimes keep you from acknowledging practical problems. Instead of rushing headlong into the next golden opportunity, heed your loved one's warnings. Stop assuming your best friend or romantic partner wants to drag you down.