A power struggle will break out among your kin. You're tired of trying to talk sense to an irrational relative. Instead of arguing, turn your attention to more rewarding pursuits. A changing of the guard at work will give you a chance to secure a high powered position. This job will be very demanding. You'll have to spend many hours at the office, but this will be a welcome respite from all the family feuding. Your colleagues will respect your ability to make order from chaos.

Praising work you don't really like will come back to haunt you. If someone asks for your honest opinion, don't pull any punches. This won't make you popular, but sometimes it's better to be respected than liked. You're a very tasteful person with high standards. When you think a piece of work is good, you have no problem promoting it. If you are presented with substandard material, you have to be truthful. Bending the truth will compromise your reputation for discernment.

Don't get too caught up in material concerns. Yearning for expensive baubles will make you miserable. Concentrate instead on the many blessings you do enjoy, but often overlook. Lots of people would be glad to be in your position. Remember how people's luck is relative. Don't be surprised when it comes easier to acquire the things you want after practicing an attitude of gratitude. Positive energy attracts good fortune in all forms. Have faith in the Universe's endless bounty.

A preoccupation with your own needs is affecting a close relationship. Take the focus off yourself. Arrange to spend quality time with your best friend or romantic partner. Instead of monopolising the conversation, enquire about their hopes, desires and fears. Be an attentive listener. You'll be amazed to learn about their recent struggles. Just because someone isn't complaining does not mean their life is wonderful. Once you're aware of the truth, you can be more supportive.

It's important to do your fair share of work. Although you crave solitude, it won't be possible to get much. Your contributions are critical to the success of a project. Unfortunately, you have to work with an obnoxious colleague who wears on your nerves. Focus on doing the best job you can. Then, when you have fulfilled your responsibilities, have a talk with your employer. Explain the difficulties you are having with this pest. You shouldn't have to work under such stressful conditions.

Friends expect you to be at their beck and call. You have other things to do, but don't want to elaborate. That's perfectly fine. You have a right to privacy. Unfortunately, your loved ones will resent your secretive attitude. They've come to rely on you. Until they learn to become more self sufficient, they'll continue to demand your help. Be more forthcoming about establishing healthy boundaries. Explain you want more time for yourself. Your emotional health needs periods of solitude.

Resist the temptation to ask an influential friend for an introduction. Although your loved one knows lots of important people, they want to keep these connections purely social. Asking for favours puts them in a compromising position. If you're going to get ahead, you must do so on your own steam. Get some advanced training, serve as an apprentice and pay your dues. Eventually, you'll land the position you want. This will take some time, but you're up to the task.

It will be difficult to get along with your amour's family. You have different values and priorities. Trying to bridge the gap will be an exercise in futility. Maintaining a civil tone is the best you can achieve. Don't put your romantic partner in the middle of this battle. You can craft a strategy for establishing some healthy boundaries between the two camps. An obtrusive relative has to be given some new ground rules for visiting. You shouldn't be expected to wait on unexpected guests.

It's hard not to be possessive of a lover or a friend. You're afraid of being supplanted by someone else. It isn't possible to control anyone else's behaviour. You must focus on cultivating your own emotional maturity. If your partner isn't interested in having an exclusive relationship, move on. You deserve to be with somebody who wants to be with you to the exclusion of all others. This desire to settle down comes as a big surprise. You're evolving into a happier, healthier person.

A contract dispute makes you nervous. Getting someone to fulfil an agreement will be an exercise in futility. It may be necessary to hire a lawyer. Although you hate having to take such extreme measures, you have no intention of being cheated. Disputes of this nature have a tendency to drag out. Be patient and continue to conduct yourself in a professional manner. Your stellar reputation will support your case. Objective people will realise you're not in the habit of breaking your promises.

Your health is suffering. It's time to make some changes, even if they are inconvenient. Stay away from friends who put you in the path of temptation. Although you don't want to neglect your loved ones, you must put your interests first. If that means going to bed early instead of partying all night, so be it. You should also keep your distance from people who encourage you to eat junk food and lead a sedentary lifestyle. Form friendships with those who share your interest.

Beware of being too lenient with a manipulative loved one. Letting them call the shots will create a power inequity. You should be able to make choices and offer opinions in this relationship. If the object of your affection puts down your taste or dismisses your proposals, it's time to break ranks. You're a wonderfully attractive, creative person. There's no reason you should settle for someone who treats you like an inferior. Set your sights higher and you'll find a worthy amour.