You feel passionately about a political or social situation. Discussing your feelings in mixed company will create problems. Someone who has a totally different belief system will be offended by your remarks. Ordinarily, this wouldn't bother you. You have no problem with spirited debates. This situation is different. You have to think about how your words will affect younger people who are still formulating their own moral codes. If you hear an offensive remark, state your objections and walk away.

Manipulating people from behind the scenes will cause resentment. It's better to be forthright about your motives. When you give people a chance to make up their own minds, you'll earn their respect. It takes time to make a compelling case for a particular project, which is frustrating. You'd rather just trick everybody into doing what you want. Unfortunately, deceptive methods will come back to haunt you. Take a deep breath and think about the long term future.

The law isn't on your side. You will have to accept a silly rule that is causing problems for your home or business. Defying this regulation will be more trouble than it's worth. You can always voice opposition to this policy and work to change it. While you're fighting for social change, obey the strictures that have been imposed on you. This will be oppressive, but coping with these limitations will make you more sympathetic towards others coping with similar situations.

Instead of entering into a competition with someone, try forming an alliance. You'll make much better progress as a team. You're excellent at appealing to people's emotions, while your rival is good at making logical arguments. Together, you achieve a level of success you never thought possible. Whether you are involved in a business venture or trying to enact social change is irrelevant. The important thing is to join forces. The combined force of your personalities will be formidable.

Don't be too confident about your prospects. A newcomer is much more talented than you realise. You will have to work hard to outperform this gifted individual. Expanding your skill set is strongly advised. By mastering some of the latest techniques, you'll maintain your supremacy. If you cling stubbornly to the old formula, you will be replaced. It's better to be honest about your shortcomings than rest on your laurels. Real go-getters are always striving to do better. Continue to study, work and evolve.

Pouring all your energy into family matters is a mistake. You must have a life outside of that. Stop being afraid to explore avenues that your relatives think are strange. You're a unique individual with distinctive tastes. Being able to satisfy these impulses is critical to your happiness. Making friends with people who share your interests will be revealing. Suddenly, you'll see different ways of looking at life. There's no reason you have to maintain beliefs that were imposed on you in childhood.

You're obviously a lot more knowledgeable about a particular subject than your opponent. As a result, you should be careful about hitting them over the head with lots of facts and figures. While it's important to make your case, you can do so without getting bogged down in petty details. Use broad strokes to paint your picture. Practice your presentation in front of a laid back Sagittarius. Their feedback will be invaluable. It's better to be short and sweet than interminably boring.

Trying to buy someone's affection will fall flat. They'll only feel manipulated. If you want to get into a person's good graces, find out what interests them. Learn about their favourite hobbies. It's possible you will fail to connect even after trying to find common ground. Don't beat yourself up over failed attempts like these. It's better to make friends with somebody who shares many of your likes and dislikes. Stop trying to wedge yourself into an uncomfortable relationship; it's not worth the trouble.

The urge to get into a physical fight will be strong. You're tired of entertaining bigoted remarks made by small minded people. Unfortunately, obeying your impulse to lash out will cause lots of trouble. You don't want to be labelled as dangerous. When you feel your rage start to mount, remove yourself from the situation. Take a brisk walk, go to the gym or play a sport. Devise a strategy for staying as far away from your provocateur as possible.

Pretending nothing is wrong is a mistake. You have to voice your concerns, even at the risk of starting an argument. Someone with your leadership skills is able to spot potential problems in any plan. Unless you speak up, the group will head for disaster. Someone who is threatened by your talent will try to oppose you. Instead of getting defensive, remain calm. Your unflappable attitude will attract lots of supporters. Soon, you'll be able to address the problem that's looming ahead.

A refusal to conform gets you in trouble. People want everyone to pull in their direction. You're not interested in following the pack. As a result, someone else will be given a promotion or plum assignment. This is an upsetting situation, but it's the price you must pay for being a rebel. Eventually, you'll get the resources to strike out on your own. At that point, you can do as you please without fear of reprisals. Until then, be honest about the limitations of your situation.

Contrary to popular belief, all is not fair in love and war. Resorting to underhanded tactics will make you very unpopular. Someone you were trying to impress will turn against you. It's better to play by the rules. If you have to maintain a diplomatic silence to protect an innocent person, do so. You may feel like you're being punished for being kind, but that's not true. Eventually, your compassionate behaviour will be rewarded in a surprising way. Keep the faith.