You yearn to occupy a unique place, but have difficulty detecting your special talents. Perhaps it's because you're so focused on your competitors. Turn your attention inward, and examine what things truly engage your interest. Your area of expertise may be obscure or offbeat, but it will be your own. Don't let anybody tell you there isn't a market for a particular service. The Internet can link you with others who value your knowledge.

Taking chances with your financial reserves isn't the best idea today. A friend may suggest you pool your resources as a means to buy something you both really want. Unfortunately, the person who has approached you may not be responsible enough to meet their obligation. Rather than threaten a perfectly good relationship, keep your money separate. There will be better opportunities for acquiring the luxuries you want.

You're probably not in the mood to take a personal risk to further your career. Unfortunately, that is exactly what is expected of you today. If it feels like you're always being asked to give, give, give, you may want to look for another position. Unless you are valued and compensated for your contributions, you will continually feel victimised. Put an end to this vicious cycle by forcing a confrontation or leaving the situation altogether.

Someone who continually draws upon your knowledge and skills is causing an emotional drain. It's time to cut the cord of dependence, even if it does give you an ego boost. You could be channelling all of this energy into a lucrative job. Why waste it on a person who only rewards you with praise and flattery? Consider how much money you could be losing by failing to capitalise on your hard-earned wisdom.

Doing favours for others is starting to wear on your nerves, but you're nervous about saying no. Maybe you're afraid if you stop doing things for people, they will no longer care for you. If that's the case, you need to make friends with people who value who you are, instead of what you can do for them. Continuing to associate with emotional vampires will only make your confidence plunge down even further.

You're not in the mood to follow somebody else's rules, but it may be impossible to do otherwise. Instead of complaining that you could do a better job if given the proper authority, put forth your best performance. If problems ensue, it won't be your fault. On the other hand, if your efforts are successful, you may want to give your superiors a little more respect. Never underestimate the importance of being a team player.

You have lots of brilliant ideas, but need to apply them practically if you're going to get credit for them. Enlist the aid of a common-sense colleague to help you with this mission. Otherwise, you'll always suffer from the misunderstood genius syndrome. And while it may be fun to play this role at first, you'll quickly grow bored of it. Never seeing your concepts come to fruition will ultimately hurt your ego.

Exercising self-control may be a challenge, as you yearn to give in to your baser instincts. Resist the urge to embark on a relationship with someone who will only complicate your life. Otherwise, your reputation will take some serious hits. That may not seem like a concern right now, but consider how hard you've worked to reach this point. Do you want to throw all that time, effort, and agony away on a whim?

It may be difficult to give someone a chance, mostly because this person threatens your safety. Maybe you were badly burned in a recent relationship. Perhaps you realise you haven't been doing your best at work. You may even realise a comfortable situation is coming to an end. Whatever the source of your fear, you need to face it squarely. Otherwise, you will be forced to adapt on somebody else's terms.

Although you are undeniably clever, you have yet to put your skills to good use. It's much easier to criticise from the sidelines than to get directly involved. What you don't realise is your attitude is hurting your loved ones as well as your rivals. The next time you feel the urge to correct somebody, swallow your comments and offer to help instead. Adopting a generous attitude will improve your relationships immensely.

Jealousy could rear its ugly green head if you're not careful. Although you're not an especially materialistic person, you can't help but yearn for some creature comforts which a friend or colleague possesses. Instead of pretending such trifles really don't matter to you, indulge your whims in a small way. Give yourself a gift or reward that lets your ego know you do respect its desires. After all, you're only human!

It's easy to resent folks who won't let you do things your own way. Consider, however, whether you are asking too much from these particular people. After all, have they been given the freedom to do as they like? Instead of grumbling about your own situation, find ways to improve theirs. Demonstrating concern for their health and well being could cause your "tormentors" to relent a little bit. Try it and see what happens.