Your ability to think like a child helps you to form a loving bond with a young person who looks up to you. This is a wonderful opportunity to resolve some issues from your own youth that have dogged you until now. Experience gives you insight into why an adult treated you so poorly. Use this discovery to correct their mistake.

It’s difficult to separate your public and private lives now, particularly since you've become an emotional bedrock for your peers. It's time you pulled back a little. Giving your time and energy to needy people is incredibly draining. The next time someone seeks out your advice, tell them you have a new policy of minding your own business.

Getting a straight answer from an authority figure is like pulling teeth today. Stop banging your head against this brick wall. Any problems that ensue are entirely someone else's responsibility: the buck stops with them. In the meantime, take a class in a subject that has always interested you. Put your own needs first for a change.

Misplaced sympathy may prompt you to lend money to a person who doesn't deserve it. Be very wary if someone approaches you with a sob story. You shouldn't have to buy people's loyalty. The next time you're tempted to buy something for someone, investigate your motives. Bribery is a corrupt basis for any relationship.

Your other half makes unfair accusations today; be prepared to stand in your own defence. The more you give in to this manipulative behaviour, the harder it will be to preserve what's good in your partnership. Perhaps some time apart will help you to see things in a different light. Don't gamble with your self-esteem; it's too precious.

Turn down an invitation in favour of some personal business, but all is not lost. You'll have plenty of opportunities to socialise later in the month. The important thing now is to resolve any issues that have been keeping you awake at night. Why are you giving away your personal power to somebody who doesn't have your best interests at heart? Don’t.

A romantic fantasy allows you to withdraw from the boring world of bills, obligations, and work. Enjoy the magic while it lasts, but be prepared to face some unpleasant truths in the next day or two. You can't ignore your debts forever. Avoid trouble by keeping an accountant or financial advisor’s name close at hand. You may need help sooner than you think.

Don't fool yourself into thinking that you're indispensable; just about everyone can be replaced these days. The best way to carve out a secure place for yourself is to form supportive relationships with both authority figures and peers. Go out of your way to praise people's strengths. Everyone needs to feel as though they're appreciated.

You may not get the answers you expect from a research project, so be prepared to revise your work. It's important to admit you're wrong when faced with unshakeable odds and facts. If you're worried about losing face, consider what happens to folks who always insist on being right. You wouldn't want to join their ranks, now would you?

Admitting that you need help is not a sign of weakness, especially if other people are depending on you. Stop worrying about what people will think if you wave the red flag. Your reputation will only grow stronger by getting the job done on time. A rival may try to break your confidence with some snide remarks. Act as though you can't hear them.

You may be attributing feelings to your partner that are really your own; try not to jump to conclusions. The fact is, you are two separate people with very different needs. Learning to cater to each other's quirks will ensure a long, happy relationship. Otherwise, you will remain at cross purposes until one of you can't stand it any longer.

An unrealistic attitude about work could be causing problems between you and associates. Be honest about the areas in which you are deficient. You'll do wonders for your credibility rating by making even slight improvements to your weak points. Collaborative efforts seem much easier when you have the support of the entire group.