Anxiety over your intellectual standing could prevent you from making some valuable social contacts. If you feel like you're out of your depth or out of touch, gen up on details and info to put you back in the running. This will make a better impression than adopting a bravado attitude or acting inferior. Don't get too obsessed by detail or fixated by trivia.

Money matters are a source of conflict; it's time to scale back your expectations. If you're not in a business or intimate relationship, it may be because you're squandering your resources or chances. People sense your feelings of worthlessness. The best way to remedy this is to build up a nest egg.

You feel as though the blinkers have been taken off with regards the motives of someone around you. The fact is, you're just as capable as this person, if not more. You've never had a better chance to climb to the top. Yes, you'll have to step on a few toes, but reveal your competitive but compassionate spirit.

There are forces at work you know nothing about, so be careful about making snap judgements. The information you lack could be revealed via the grapevine or casual gossip. Take care not to spread this news around. In situations like these, it's always best to play dumb. That way, you can launch a surprise attack or use what you know to your advantage.

A sexual interest could play you for a sucker if you're not careful; guard your vulnerable heart. You're more likely to be attracted to people who are bad rather than good for you today. Set your sights on a respectable person who values your strengths. If you're already hitched then take your partner's words with a grain of salt: they don't know their own mind.

You must be on your guard with authority figures and not get wound up in red tape. Officialdom will find your intelligence a threat: you have all the right answers. Why not make a fresh business start? That way, you won't be prey to the petty jealousies plaguing you. If you sense you're at a turning point you're dead right. Move toward the light.

Someone may try to emotionally or psychologically blackmail you into doing their dirty work but prepare to call their bluff. Actually this dead beat is a first class coward who is too afraid to put their threats into affect. Focus on your own life and don't be intimidated by no one. Your career will get a boost if you master a difficult technical skill.

You may be pressured to give up financial control of certain assets, so arm for the challenge. It's possible you'll make a few enemies, but that's better than having other people call the shots with regard to your funds or economy. Money does the strangest things to people - it has the power to destroy even the closest relationships. Take command.

Clear the air with someone close to your heart or you will continually butt heads. A compromise won't be so difficult, provided you admit your weakness for skimming over small details. In the future, you're best to take a closer look at your work before handing it in. Carelessness is your worst enemy.

It feels as though nobody recognises all the effort and dedication you've put in these past few weeks. Perhaps you would be better off working on your own for yourself? This will help ease your frustration while furthering your own goals. Prove how invaluable you are by taking time off to do your own pleasurable thing.

Your love and social lives don't mix well these days, particularly since your friends seem to hate someone you adore. A pal may have reason to dislike the person in question. Try to see things from their point of view. Would you allow yourself to be treated so shabbily under normal circumstances? Don't let your heart rule your head.

Ignorance is bliss today so resist the urge to get involved in somebody else's squabble. You've far more important things to take care of, like your home or career. If it feels like you've outgrown your living space or job, clear the clutter or view the situations vacant. Hanging on to anything out of sheer sentiment or familiarity isn't healthy or productive.