You usually go in for a casual look, but these days you're taking extra time with your appearance. Perhaps someone special has arrived on the scene; maybe you just want to make a good impression on the powers that be. Whatever the reason, it's the perfect opportunity to go shopping for new outfits. Spend a little extra on quality fabrics.

Looks can be deceiving, so be careful about approaching somebody on the sheer basis of their appearance. It's more important to pair up with somebody who shares your values. Working behind-the-scenes gives you a welcome opportunity to flex your creative muscles with abandon. You're tired of working to please others.

You're the centre of attention, which tempts you to get laughs at an authority figure's expense. Look around carefully before making any smart remarks, or you could end up paying for your indiscretion. A close partnership could be strained as a result of your busy social calendar. Try making more time for just the two of you.

Although you've got a stellar reputation among your superiors, colleagues may resent you. Beware of a tendency to condescend to those who are inferior in rank. By treating everyone as equals, you'll feel more at ease with your colleagues. It's all well and good to be respected, but it's important to be liked as well.

Mixing business with pleasure is never a good idea; restrict personal communications to a bare minimum. You may have trouble focusing on work because you keep thinking of someone who is close to your heart. Don't be surprised if one of your superiors reprimands you for daydreaming. It's difficult for a romantic like you to compartmentalise your feelings.

Rivals may be spreading nasty gossip about you, making you embarrassed and defensive. The root of the problem is jealousy. Resources from an outside source improve your financial situation drastically. Others envy your luck, and want to imply it's come as the result of some underhanded dealings. Keep your chin up.

Although you can wrap the object of your affection around your little finger, the same principle doesn't apply at work. Don't try to convince colleagues to do things your way, or you could make some bitter enemies. Going with the flow will prevent you from clashing with someone who has a keen interest in being the leader.

Even though you're doing a stellar job at work, you still lack the funds to indulge an expensive hobby. Now is not the time to ask for a raise, although you certainly deserve one. Instead, think of ways you can earn the necessary materials. You can become an apprentice to a professional, or obtain services in exchange for work.

A love interest isn't a powerful enough distraction from mounting domestic difficulties. You simply can't have two people in charge of the same household. If you're afraid of giving someone absolute power, give certain folks responsibilities over particular areas of your home. This won't eliminate conflict, but it will reduce it.

Improving your quality life is your first priority, but it's hard to communicate this need to family members. Your relatives may accuse you of being materialistic or status seeking, but that isn't part of your motivation. You simply want the fruits of your labour to be reflected by your surroundings. There's nothing selfish about that.

Your daily life is becoming decidedly more pleasant, thanks to your decision to cut back on work. You may feel a little pinch in the pocket book, but most of your pleasures don't involve a great deal of money. Still, don't fall prey to a salesperson who wants you to believe that you simply can't live without an expensive status symbol.

You have a little more money to play with, and this poses a threat to authority figures. They're worried now that you have more financial freedom, and rightly so. Take this opportunity to look for a job that gives you more flexibility. You were never the punch clock type. Be discreet about your enquiries, though, or you could invite trouble.