You may be given a job for which you have no training. You'll have to fumble your way through this task, and the results will be less than stellar. Still, it's better to try than give up. If anyone dares criticise your work, be ready to defend yourself in no uncertain terms. It's easy to sit on the sidelines and render judgment, but it takes a very brave sort of person to accept a thankless job. Don't worry; your fans will rally to your defence.

Friends expect far too much from you. It's time to come clean about your situation. If you're not honest, your loved ones will continue to make demands until you break down in despair. There's nothing wrong with asking for privacy. In the past, you've curtailed your personal life for the sake of friends. Now you need to adjust the balance in the other direction. Devoting more time to a romantic partner or youngster will provide the emotional fulfilment your social life can't give.

Work feels more and more like a chore; you need to start looking for a new job in earnest. It won't be easy in an economy like this, but you owe it to yourself to search. Spread the word among friends that you want a new position. Join an employment agency. Take a class to improve your skills. In short, do whatever it takes to dig yourself out of this hole. The longer you stay at your current employer, the more dispirited you will become.

Your conservative approach is too limiting. You've got to expand your horizons, even at the risk of looking foolish. It's never easy to venture into unfamiliar territory. Still, if you summon your courage, you'll gain some valuable experience. Trying your hand at a new kind of technology will result in some embarrassing gaffes, but who cares? It's better to try something new than stay mired in the past. Turn a deaf ear to a young critic. They'll experience the same discomfort soon enough.

You're having a hard time enjoying the fruits of your labour. Recently, you've been working so hard you have lost sight of your goals. It feels as if life has become an endless treadmill of work, home and bed. Fortunately, there is a solution to your plight. Ask a fun loving friend to take you out for a night on the town. At first, you'll hesitate to abandon yourself to pleasure. In time you'll let down your defences and start laughing in spite of yourself.

You're tired of being the one to shoulder responsibilities all of the time. Unfortunately, you've had a hand in creating this dynamic. Stop telling your best friend, business partner or lover to go out and have fun while you toil away. The next time you're faced with a wearying workload make sure others play their part and help you out. After all, it's only fair. Your change of heart will lead to some loud arguments. That's better than suffering in silence.

Your cheerful attitude could win you some enemies at work. Colleagues can't understand how you always manage to see the bright side of life. That's because they don't have any outside interests. You're smart enough to fill your free time with rewarding activities. Unfortunately, this wisdom has drawn a stark line between you and your workmates. Maybe it would be best to find another line of work. Seek out a company known for treating its employees well.

Friends are filling your ears with gloom and doom. You're tired of listening to their warnings about romance. All you want is to go out and have a good time. What you don't realise is your loved ones are trying to protect you from yourself. They've known you long enough to know how you are prone to putting your partners on a pedestal. Then, when your amour comes crashing down, you sulk for weeks. Try taking a healthier attitude.

Although your family's support has been gratifying, it has set you up for serious disappointment. Their faith in your talent isn't enough to get you a well paid job. You'll need to pay your dues before you can get the exalted position you desire. Don't worry about what people will think if you accept a lowly position. It's more important to get experience than impress others. If you stick to your guns, your detractors will soon become fans. It's all a matter of perseverance.

If you're going to get along with others, you need to be more tolerant of their views. Yes, it's admirable you have a strong belief system. Using your principles as a means to feel superior to others is a bad move. Consider whether there is something you can learn from people from different walks of life. Be willing to experiment with new creeds, cultures and cuisines. You might not be converted, but you'll get a deeper appreciation for other approaches to life.

Buying someone's loyalty is an exercise in heartache. If someone seems indifferent to your charms, look for a more receptive audience. Sure, you could impress the object of your affection with lavish displays of wealth. Even if you do embark on a relationship together, you'll always question your partner's affection. Find someone who loves you for who you are, rather than what you possess. There is more than one fish in the sea. Cast your net and see what you reel in this time around.

Ignoring a business or romantic partner's pleas for restraint will put you in the path of disaster. Your friend has good reason to worry about you. Lately, you've been taking enormous risks. By reining in your behaviour just a little, you'll take the pressure off your relationship. After all, you have responsibilities toward others. By continuing to behave in a reckless manner, you'll anger the very people who are trying to help you.