A friend could soon be facing some unexpected problems so be prepared to change your plans for an emergency visit. You know they have been heading for trouble for some time, but nobody was willing to admit it. Perhaps this is a sign you need to be more honest in your relationships. A short trip for pleasure could be on the cards. Staying by water will calm your fears and help you to take a creative risk you've been contemplating.

An unreliable friend may ask you for a loan and put you in a difficult position. You've got the money and everybody knows it. The question remains, do you want to part with it, knowing they will waste it? When it comes right down to it, you've worked too hard for these resources. Keep them safe in your bank account. If your friend decides to chuck you as a result, you know your relationship wasn't worth it, anyway.

The work situation looks rocky, and you could be one of its victims. If you are out of work, stay calm. Instead of looking for another dead end position, you may be better off retraining. Financial aid is available for people in your situation. Resist the urge to study something that promises economic stability. You're better off working on something you love. Besides, what promises to be lucrative now could dry up in times to come.

Don't expect people to automatically respect your beliefs. People can be very intolerant. If you want to succeed, it has to be on the merits of your work alone so steer clear of sensitive subjects like religion or politics on job interviews. Someone from a foreign country could ask you for a date. Go ahead and accept. They could open your eyes to a whole new way of living. A gift, inheritance, or refund helps you to fund a creative project.

You could be the victim of identity theft if you're not careful. Keep your personal information under lock and key, and put your credit cards where they will be safe or someone could lift your wallet when you're not looking. On the plus side, an intimate relationship provides some blissful moments. You only have eyes for each other. If you're looking for love, you could find it in the company of creative, artistic types.

A close relationship is starting to be more trouble than it is worth. You're tired of their infantile outbursts. If you're offered an overseas job, you should probably take it. Getting some distance from your amour will put your life back in proper perspective. If you are single, it may be because you're too fickle. Set your sights on someone who is multi talented. The more wide and varied their skill set, the happier you will be.

Worrying circumstances could wreak havoc on your health. You need to learn to relax as a way to overcome this problem. Meditation, hypnotherapy, or yoga are all options you may want to explore. Your love life is about to burst into flower. If you've recently met someone special, things will move quickly towards a serious commitment. If you already have a lover, the two of you might even be thinking of settling down together.

A romantic infatuation or unplanned pregnancy could bring you up short. You need to take a few steps back and view this situation logically. If you can't control yourself around a particular person, you need to keep away. If you were careless with a sexual relationship, it's time to step up and take responsibility. Taking the moral high ground now will save lots of heartache later. Fortunately, your family will rally round and help out.

Sudden feelings of anger come bubbling to the surface, causing you to lash out in astonishing ways. You've got to stop and explore the source of this pain. It's possible feelings you have suppressed since childhood won't be contained any longer. A compassionate counsellor or teacher can help sort out these feelings. If you're not ready to reach out to a person yet, at least check out some self help books from the library.

It may be difficult to focus. So many distractions are swirling around you; even turning off your phone won't provide relief. Your best way forward may be taking the day off and heading for a quiet, tranquil spot where you can take a long hard look at the way you live your life. The reason you feel so restless is you're not spending enough time on the activities you love. When is the last time you worked on a creative project?

Erratic spending could get you into trouble. Just because you have money in the bank doesn't mean you need to go shopping. In these uncertain times, you've got to adopt a more conservative approach to finance. Fortunately, people are very receptive to your artistic talent. There's never been a better time to make money from your creative work. Alternatively, you could be offered a job as a counsellor or advisor of some sort.

Kicking against the status quo is a waste of time; you've got to play the hand you've been dealt. If this means taking a distasteful job or looking the other way at an authority figure's abuses, so be it. The only relief you may find is in your private life. Resist the urge to treat your pain with alcohol or drugs. Instead, channel your frustrations into a writing, painting, or film project. Something beautiful can come from all of this.