Try not to be high handed with a business or romantic partner. Yes, you have a stronger sense of ethics, but this doesn't give you license to have a go at them. Try seeing things from their point of view. Perhaps they haven't had the opportunities you have. Maybe they have more obstacles in their way. Whatever the situation, it's better to lead by example. You may not realise it, but your behaviour has a great impact on your friend.

Expanding your travel horizons isn't going to be an option over the next few days. Your attention has to be firmly focused on work and business. It's tedious to have to stay put, but there's really no other option. The team is depending on you to finish a job. Having a steady income is also important and putting a little aside each week or month is the key to your future, happiness, security and independence.

Be careful what questions you ask or you might get some answers you don't want to hear. Reading someone's diary or going through their credit card statements will only cause heartache. Give others the privacy you'd like to have. Consider why you are so curious about their activities. Is it because you've become bored with your own life? If that's the case, you need to venture out of your comfort zone and take a risk of some kind.

Don't rely too much on a friend, business associate, or professional. You may need to do a job yourself if it is going to be done properly. Although you're tired of having to shoulder all of these burdens yourself, you have to admit how you have contributed to this problem. Imposing impossibly high standards on others sets them up for failure. After a while, they stop trying to jump through hoops for you, realising their efforts will only be criticised.

Beware of overindulging on food or drink, or you won't be able to finish all of your work. The last thing you need is to take your eye off the ball when you're supposed to be dealing with important issues. Keep a list of your appointments and the things you have agreed to do where you can see it. If you do happen to forget a meeting, offer an immediate and abject apology. You can't afford to give offence on a highly charged day like today.

It may be necessary to cancel an outing for the sake of work. There is a lot of money riding on this project, and you can't afford to drop it just when you're making progress. A child or lover will be disappointed. Be sure to make it up to them as soon as possible. Generally, you keep your promises, but this is a special case. After this assignment is over, put more emphasis on your personal life. You've always had a tendency to work too hard.

Resist the urge to run to family when the going gets rough. Naturally, your relatives want to protect you from harm, but is this really what's best for you? You need to make your own mistakes and learn from them so don't let people wrap you up in cotton wool and show them you are capable of accepting responsibility for your own actions. It's better than getting their protection and it feels good to stand on your own two feet.

Don't underestimate your knowledge of a particular subject or you could embarrass yourself in front of a respected expert. Although they may look very young or inexperienced, they're actually quite brilliant. If you are corrected on a minor point, take the correction with good grace. Although it's embarrassing to be singled out like this, you'll gain the respect of others by handling the situation in a dignified manner.

Just say 'No' if someone asks for a loan. They may try to weigh on your sympathies, but they've actually created this problem for themselves. You won't do them any favours by enabling their irresponsible spending habits. Some people may call you mean, but the truth of the situation will soon come out. Until then, be confident in the knowledge you did the right thing. You can't afford to waste your hard earned money on opportunists like this.

Resist the urge to purchase an expensive status symbol. You're better off sticking to quality goods that will last a lifetime. Granted, it's exciting to own the latest gadgets, but such a thrill can be hard on your bank account. Save your money for things which will give you long term pleasure, like a beautiful house or a gorgeous piece of jewellery. Alternatively, you can use your money to go to college or embark on a long journey.

Watch out for people taking advantage of your kind and generous nature. Someone may ask you to donate money to charity. Check their credentials before giving anything. Although the cause may be genuine, the person in question may not be affiliated with its organisation. Reading a book or watching a movie could inspire you to launch a creative project of your own. Why not give it a try? It could be a real success.

A friend may want to take your relationship to another level. You're not particularly keen on embarking on a romance with them. It's better to be blunt. Taking the gentle approach will only give people false hopes. If you already have a lover, there may be a large gap between your sex drive and theirs. Work towards a compromise. Part of the problem is creating inroads to lovemaking. Atmosphere is everything.