Work has become a pressure cooker. Deadlines are looming and you may not have enough resources to complete a job successfully. It's time to alert your boss to the situation. If he or she refuses to give you the materials you need, look elsewhere for employment. It's only a matter of time before their shoddy ways will catch up to them. If you've had difficulty finding a new job, take heart. You can find satisfaction in other areas, like the creative sphere.

Lately, you've lost the spring in your step. Fears about a youngster's future are undermining your natural enthusiasm for life. It's touching you are so concerned about your young friend's welfare, but you can't control the future. By letting go just a little, you both will benefit. Romance may have been elusive these past few months. That will soon change, but in the meantime, you need to find a way to fill your time. Developing a natural artistic talent is a good idea.

Forming an identity apart from your family is a difficult challenge. You have a great deal of love and respect for your kin, but you are fundamentally different from them. Stop trying to fit in when you hear views being expressed that conflict with your own beliefs. Challenging these statements will get you into trouble, but at least you won't feel as if you're being smothered all of the time. Take pride in your individuality. It's one of your most admirable qualities.

You feel as if you don't have anything new to bring to the table and maybe you're right. It's not because you're unimaginative. Actually, it's quite the opposite situation. Under normal circumstances, you would be brimming with fantastic proposals. Lately you've been so focused on duty you've cut yourself off from the people and activities you love. Adjust the balance so the majority of your time is devoted to play, not work. Your zest for life will come soaring back.

Although you won't attain financial success overnight, it will come to you, provided you are patient. Stop looking for a quick fix and focus on saving your existing income instead. By putting a certain percentage of your wages into savings each week, you'll be in good shape to retire. If you live on a fixed income, this may be an opportune time to ask a money specialist about creating a secure future. Their tips will be simple but effective.

You're ready to rip away the superficial veil that has been masking the real you from the world. Whether this means downsizing your lifestyle, adopting a more casual look, or switching industries is immaterial. The important thing is to be true to your heart. In the past, you were preoccupied with keeping up appearances. Now, the only thing you care about is being true to yourself. In a way, this realisation has come as a terrific relief.

Looking back on your life, you've noticed some disturbing trends you'd like to end. Nipping these tendencies in the bud will be difficult but satisfying. If you need professional help, then by all means get it. There's no reason you have to go through this process alone. If you have to make amends to someone you hurt, do it now. Don't expect to be admitted back into his or her life. That's too much to expect. Still, an apology is in order.

Moving forward with a personal goal is essential to your happiness. You're tired of putting your desires on the back burner. If you don't get moving with this dream, you never will. Enlist the aid of an older, experienced friend who knows what he is doing. This man will be tough on you, but his stern attitude is just what you need to get started. Although you won't see eye to eye on many political issues, you do share a serious work ethic.

Your professional life is moving forward again, much to your relief. All of your hard work is finally paying off. Now you have reached the top, you're not sure what to do. Try savouring the moment. Buy yourself an expensive gadget which has been tugging at your heart. Go on an extended holiday. Get a spa treatment to work out all the knots that have accumulated on your climb up the ladder to success. There's nothing wrong with treating yourself.

You're not terribly optimistic about the future. Too many responsibilities lay ahead. At times like these, you have to protect yourself against depression. Surround yourself with upbeat friends who make you laugh in spite of yourself. Avoid cynics who want to drag you into the depths of despair. Above all, keep away from toxic environments that bring out the worst in everyone. You can't afford to give in to your worst fears at a critical time like this.

It's time to address some intimacy problems you are experiencing. While it's easy for you to connect with people on an intellectual level, you have difficulty forming emotional attachments. Maybe you're afraid of getting hurt. Perhaps you have been discouraged from wearing your heart on your sleeve as a child. Whatever the situation, you need to turn over a new leaf. A counsellor or sympathetic friend can help you to be more open about your feelings.

It's time to reconsider a close relationship that has been showing signs of strain. You've always held on to the ideal of unconditional love. And while this is admirable, it has cost you a great deal of happiness. Maybe it's time to put your own needs first. Always putting yourself in the way of abuse isn't worth all the heartache it's caused. Your loved one may be going through a difficult time. Until he or she gets help there's nothing you can do.