Friends may not be as reliable as you'd like, which causes your temper to flare. Instead of giving up on your plans, find another way to satisfy your needs. Hiring a baby sitter or cleaning service will give you extra time to rest, relax and unwind. The good thing about dealing with professionals is that there are no emotional strings attached. That consideration alone is worth the money you'll have to pay.

Grace, charm and sophistication are all well and good, but they're not enough to impress your boss. You must put in more hours and make more sacrifices in order to win this person's approval. Turn a deaf ear to family members who claim you're being treated unfairly. The fact is, they haven't seen the full picture. Besides, they'd rather have you attending their needs than putting in all that overtime. Stay focused on career.

You've always been a jack-of-all-trades, but a master of none and while the breadth of your knowledge is admirable, its depth leaves something to be desired. That's why it may be difficult for you to find meaningful work. Give yourself a chance to progress by getting some advanced training. Choose a field that truly fascinates you, rather than an industry that's guaranteed to earn lots of money. Otherwise, you'll just get bored.

It's time to come clean with regard to joint finances. If you've been drowning in credit card debt, consult a financial expert. Such a person can help reduce the interest rates and put you on a sensible payment schedule. If you've been hiding certain expenses from your partner, talk it over in a calm, rational way. It's better for you to reveal the truth than to be exposed by a collection agency.

A romantic partner is giving you mixed signals, which makes you irritable. You're the type who needs to know where you stand. Making a strategic retreat is the only way to get a straight answer out of this person. In the meantime, occupy yourself with personal tasks you've recently neglected. Paperwork, bills and correspondence keep your mind off the emotional confusion you're experiencing. When your heart's breaking, let your head come to the rescue.

It may be difficult for you to find work right now, which is enormously frustrating. You've always prided yourself on being a productive member of society. What you may not realise is your most valuable contributions are the ones you make outside of the office. Performing random acts of kindness for friends, neighbours and strangers helps attract luck. Find ways to lighten other people's loads today. You'll notice a dramatic improvement in job prospects.

It's important to take a child's concerns seriously, even if it means putting your own methods into question. You may be mistaken about your young friend's needs. Listen to their complaints, and try to address them as best you can. Consulting a respected expert can help you make any necessary adjustments. Getting help for a learning disability will improve this kid's confidence tremendously. These things aren't as stigmatised as they were in the past.

Spending too much time in seclusion could make it difficult for you to get ahead at work. You've got to share your ideas with colleagues if you're going to rise through the ranks. Maybe you feel as though your contributions aren't strong enough. You'll never know the truth unless you bring them into the light. The fact is, your reasoning is solid and your vision is bold. There's nothing weak about your intellect!

You may be a bit absentminded today, forgetting the forest for the trees. If you've lost sight of your goals, take a break. Curl up with a good book, take a nature walk, work on a painting. Occupying yourself with creative pursuits can make you a better worker. Some onlookers will accuse you of procrastinating, but that's only because they don't understand the way your mind works. Indulging in pleasure makes you more focused.

Usually, you've got your financial goals clearly in focus. Right now you're starting to question whether it's really wise to put off personal pleasures for the sake of long term security. You're tired of feeling deprived all the time. There's no shame in treating yourself to an expensive gift from time to time. After all, life is meant to be enjoyed. Beneath your practical exterior beats the heart of an unabashed sensualist.

Facing the truth of a difficult relationship may not be easy, but it is necessary. Perhaps this union hasn't been as rosy as you've pretended. Maybe it's time for the two of you to go separate ways, if only temporarily. The sooner you deal with the problems at hand, the faster you will emerge from this dark, dreary place. If you're single, you need to work on your partnership skills. Turn your focus outward.

Dwelling on the past could have a negative impact on your health. Just because you had difficulty losing weight or breaking a bad habit before doesn't mean you'll experience the same problems again. You've learned a lot since those previous attempts, so give yourself credit. The strain of sacrifice could make it difficult to focus on work. Set a series of small, obtainable goals today. Focusing on the big picture will only overwhelm you.