Your will to succeed may intimidate the people around you; don't be surprised if you feel less than popular today. Treat their behaviour with an air of tolerance. Otherwise, you could adopt their defeatist attitude. Seize an opportunity to improve your knowledge of a particular subject. The more you know, the easier it will be to leave your present position. Success can be lonely.

Earning more money may not be the solution to a persistent problem, regardless of what you may think. The real source of your trouble is a lack of self-control. Stop engaging in destructive behaviour every time you are faced with disappointment. This is only giving you the illusion that outside forces determine your fate. You're the one in the driver's seat.

Making a serious commitment to a lover isn't so difficult when you're willing to assume adult responsibilities. If you suffer from a wandering eye, you may want to consider why devoting yourself to one person feels so threatening. You don't have to repeat your parents' mistakes if you don't want to. Remember, you've got the benefit of their experience.

Flexibility is the key to getting along with people whose methods seem strange to you. In fact, you may want to adopt certain practices as a means to keep yourself interested in your duties. Things are bound to stay status quo for a while, but that doesn't mean you should become brain dead in the process. Take up a course of study if you start getting really bored.

Working with a partner shows you how certain stubborn attitudes have prevented you from making headway in a romance. You don't have to get your way every time in order to be happy. In fact, you're far less likely to be content when everyone around you is miserable. Start practising the fine art of self-sacrifice. Your ego may balk at first, but maybe that's a good thing.

Spread the word if you want to relocate; the unlikeliest person is liable to have several good leads today. This just goes to show that contacts mean everything. Come out of your shell and start mingling. Yes, this means being more vulnerable to others, but you can scare off opportunists by speaking your mind. There's nothing more intimidating to users than a self-assured person.

If the romance has gone out of your life, take steps to reclaim it, otherwise, you could be opening yourself to depression. Spend extra time on your appearance, flirt with whoever captures your fancy, and try injecting more beauty into your home. You can't expect suitors to fall at your feet when you look as though you're about to fall asleep from boredom.

Your economic prospects are starting to improve, thanks to some valuable contacts you made in recent weeks. There's no point in pretending to be a shy, retiring type, especially when you're greatest strength is taking control of stressful situations. Go ahead and reprimand someone who isn't pulling their weight. Your peers will be eternally grateful.

Making a profound connection with a relative can be as simple as discussing your reaction to a painful situation. Don't let this person's cool exterior fool you into thinking that they're indifferent. They've got their reasons for hiding their feelings. In the meantime, lend a sympathetic ear to a child who is having difficulty in school. Your support is invaluable.

A young person's enthusiasm causes you to look back at your own childhood with a mixture of fondness and pain. Just because you were discouraged from realising a dream then doesn't mean you can't pursue it now. Stop giving a stern authority figure the power to make life decisions for you. Being an adult means taking responsibilities for successes and failures.

Hiding your plans from meddlesome colleagues may be your best bet if you're going to get a project off the ground. You've never been one to seek others' approval, anyway. Don't let your preoccupation with this project cause you to neglect a loved one's accomplishment. It may be a hassle to suspend your schedule for their celebration, but they're worth the sacrifice.

Exciting career developments make you think that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. Just be careful not to lose sight of your principles. It will be hard to sustain your enthusiasm if you're forced to undertake tasks that are morally questionable. Set the tone for your arrangement by stating clearly what you will and will not to to succeed.