Steers clear of financial favours it can potentially lead to lies and deception, also look into your own accounts for fraud or mistakes. Friends can further your educational opportunities all you have to do is listen. You may be sceptical about a certain person's suggestion, but it's worth following, if only as an experiment. One thing is for sure: your current approach isn't working. When in doubt, revert to plan "B."

You can't trust someone as far as you can throw them and so long as you're being honest and true you have nothing to worry about. If someone causes you to shake your head with bewilderment, take a closer look at their behaviour. It's entirely possible that this person is acting out of fear instead of reason. That may be hard to believe, considering they hold a position of power. Try to look beyond this and see their humanity and you'll see all is not as it seems.

Whoever it is coming from isn't the problem but someone is stoking up the fires of emotional blackmail via blatant manipulation so take care. If things have gone stale in a relationship, it's up to you to enact changes. Break those old routines, no matter how cosy and reassuring. Try some new restaurants, stay out late on week nights, and plan some trips to places neither one of you has visited. Otherwise, the downward spiral will accelerateŠŠdown!

The more nice a person appears the more they have a hidden agenda watch out for the crocodile smile as it might snap any minute! Someone who has continually accepted favours from you may be reluctant to help you. You have every right to feel angry, but don't keep your feelings a secret. In situations like these, confrontation is necessary. Once this ungrateful mate sees how hurt you really are, they may be willing to bend to your request. If not, you need to reconsider your friendship.

You have a secret rival after the same things as you but don't resort to their level by spreading phoney gossip as you'll be the loser. You have the upper hand in a relationship, which is just the way you like it. However, if you want any affair to thrive, you'd be wise to give in to your spouse or partner, at least once in a while. Do something that you know is special to them. It's a good day to put up or shut up: unless you give it one more chance you'll never forgive yourself if it ends happily ever after when you were content for it all to end in tears.

Distorted vibes means not only do you get hold of the wrong end of the stick but you take something as gospel from a false prophet you see or meet. However, your willing to go the extra mile helps you to pull ahead of the competition, causing a bout of resentment. There's no need to feel embarrassed by your success -- you've earned every last bit of it. Of course, this will lead to some lonely moments, but it's only a short-term problem. Folks will accept you are a cut above the rest eventually and if not then maybe moving up a level means moving up a level elsewhere too.

What you see ain't necessarily what you get today so before jumping to conclusions see behind the painted façade for the ugly face of life. Putting off your dreams for some far distant day will also put off disappointment and depression. You have to take a rain check for today, especially in these uncertain times. If that means putting on hold a job, relationship, or living arrangement then do it. Break things down into small steps if it helps but keep your powder dry for now.

How can you be sure of your feelings or what someone is saying to you, the answer is you can't which is why you keep quiet for today. If you want to have enough money for your later years, cut out one frivolous expense. Take the cash you would spend on this luxury and put it into the bank on a weekly basis. A prudent and resourceful person like you should appreciate how even a small amount of savings will grow over time.

Avoid anything you know you are addictive to as it will only provide a mask for what's wrong your best bet is to confront any ills. You have more potential than other people give you credit for, but are reluctant to defend yourself. The best way to prove your worth is through actions, not words. Initiate a project aimed at increasing your own efficiency. Better yet, develop a creative project in your own time. You imagination is vivid but also prone to irrationality and even paranoia. You're inclined to be or meet someone very neurotic. Hypochondria hides something far deeper.

Love fantasies are fun but just remember they are fantasies before you get so rapt by someone you get wrapped up in what can never be. Someone may try to go behind your back in order to get their agenda met. Be especially wary of usually dour or rude folks who suddenly act sweet as pie. They're probably up to something shady. Keep your valuables under lock and key, and by all means, hide confidential files from prying eyes.

Check water pipes and anything connected to liquid as if you are going to have problems then leaks and floods can try your nerves. You're a wee bit suspicious of a person in power, and with good reason. Your instincts are usually better than theirs, but you lack the support to follow through on them. Maybe it's time you looked for a better opportunity, one that would allow you to exercise your leadership skills to their best advantage.

Communications are out on a limb so don't go clutching at straws or you might draw the short one in your effort to be helpful you end up the scapegoat. Your sense of obligation to people around you has never been more evident. Resist the temptation to jeopardise your own security for the sake of these folks, though. Your first responsibility is to look after yourself, then attend to the needs to others - charity begins at home. That way, you can be helpful for years to come.