You're smart as a whip today, causing everybody to ask your advice. And while it's gratifying to be such an authority, you can't help but think there are better ways to apply your talents. Joining a human rights organisation may be just the challenge you need to feel productive and content. Working for impoverished countries may be especially gratifying right now. Put your boundless energy and intelligence to work.

Secret investigations and private studies help ease some nervousness you've been experiencing. If you feel friends have been less than honest with you, take the situation into your own hands. Double-check the facts, dig deeper for information, and formulate your own plan of action. You'll be amazed at how much more powerful you feel after you've educated yourself. Don't let your rivals dictate the rules of this game.

Work associates and family members may not understand your interests, which makes you feel isolated and alienated. Joining a discussion group gives you the intellectual stimulation you crave. You may even be inspired to take up a spiritual practice thanks to the influence of one of your friends. Be willing to try new things. A versatile person like you grows stale if you carry out the same routine over and over again.

Discussions about your professional life give you confidence and hope. You're finally making progress with your superiors. Finding a creative way to fulfil financial obligations allows you to focus your energy in other directions. You may decide to acquire some skills in order to break into a new industry or a different field. You've been blessed with considerable executive ability. Put this talent to work and you'll achieve the success you deserve.

If you've ever wanted to gain entry into a university or educational programme, now is the time to apply. You know instinctively what the admissions committee needs to hear in order to win acceptance. Of course, you've got plenty of talent on your side, too. The ability to communicate your gifts in an interview is half the battle. Don't be afraid to be a little flirtatious with authority figures; they'll find your charm irresistible.

Discussions about sex, death, and birth make you realise you've been focused on insignificant matters. Stop worrying about what others think of your behaviour and start doing the things that make life worthwhile. You're particularly interested in the subjects of health and healing. Studying alternative therapies could give you a new sense of purpose. Start integrating metaphysical practices into your daily life, and your domestic environment will improve dramatically.

Establishing a close relationship with a scholarly person proves enlightening. You've been blessed with a sharp intellect. Now you're finally seeing how far you can develop it. Studying music, screenwriting, or choreography could be especially rewarding right now. If you feel as though relatives haven't been taking your ambitions seriously, communicate them more forcefully. Don't let anybody else tell you what your priorities should be.

If you'd like to improve your job status, you may want to acquire more skills. You can't underestimate the importance of learning new technology in a job market like this. Mastering interpersonal techniques can also be a tremendous asset, both to your professional and financial future. Be sensitive to the needs of a family member who is undergoing a difficult period. They'll respond better to kindness than force.

Fun and games may be your principal occupations today, so enjoy. Playing cards with friends or having a family competition could be a great way of strengthening the ties that bind. A sociable person like you needs to be surrounded by friendly people. Don't be surprised if a romance develops between you and someone who lives nearby. The two of you share an interest in spiritual matters, and may enjoy soul-searching discussions.

A short trip related to family responsibilities could be in the cards today. Feel free to spend a little extra money on comfortable accommodations. The more relaxed you are, the more pleasurable your tasks will be. Spending a few quiet moments on your own can help you to gather your energy for some physically taxing work. Don't let aggressive meddlers intrude on this sacred time; you have a right to privacy.

Study, writing, and reading are all activities that have always appealed to you. This time, however, you could be paid for your efforts. Applying for a research grant or teaching opportunity could pay off handsomely. Don't listen to those who call your plans dreamy and unrealistic. They underestimate your ability to turn fantasy into reality. Ask a powerful friend to give you a written recommendation for a job; their influence can move mountains.

Thinking of ways to increase your prosperity is a good use of your energy. You may want to write down everything you buy for the next week. Your records will show the areas in which you are squandering resources. Creating a reasonable budget will also strengthen your earning power. If you'd like to open your own business, draw liberally on your creative talents. They're the strongest source of wealth for you.