You have the ability to negotiate better financial terms for yourself. If you have a choice between taking a flat salary and earning a commission, pick the latter. You'll outperform the competition by an impressive margin, and the rewards will be significant. This is also a fantastic time to lower the interest rate on your home, credit cards, or vehicle. You mustn't take 'No' for an answer. It's easy to drive a hard bargain in this economy. Remember you're in control.

No matter how hard you try, you won't win a colleague's approval. You're better off focusing your energy in another direction. Working on a writing project will bring you tremendous fulfilment. Stop worrying what others will think of your stories. You owe it to yourself to give an honest account of your feelings, even if they are fictionalised. It may be necessary to cancel a pleasure trip for the sake of your job. Take heart; you'll be able to reschedule this journey when the weather will be better.

You're enthusiastic about work and will race through projects like a hot knife through butter. Your productivity wins the admiration of one of your superiors. Don't be surprised when you're offered a plum assignment as thanks for your diligence. You won't get compensated very much for your efforts, but you will be given some extra perks. Tickets to an exclusive event or extra time off will be a welcome reward. Be sure to take an occasional break, or you'll suffer burnout.

Someone close might criticise your appearance, which is discouraging. Instead of letting their nasty comments eat away at your self esteem, do something nice for yourself. Spend time on your favourite hobby. Go out with friends who appreciate you. Buy yourself some wickedly decadent clothes that make you feel fabulous. People will admire you for holding your head high, and your critic will shrivel up like a salted snail. Petty remarks are often the product of jealousy.

There's plenty of activity on the home front, which gives you lots of pleasure. Working to make your relatives more comfortable is a natural extension of your generous personality. If you're hosting some out of town visitors, find out what they like to eat. Fill the guest room with small comforts like a carafe of water, extra blanket, electric fan, and interesting reading material. Don't let your inner critic discourage you from going the extra mile.

Neither a lender nor a borrower be. A friend may ask you to bail you out of a financial jam. Unfortunately, their debt is a result of irresponsible behaviour. Giving them your hard earned cash would be like throwing good money after bad. You're better off pleading poverty. After all, you have your own bills to pay. An easy on the eye newcomer will make some flirtatious remarks. It's wonderful to be the object of someone's desire.

This is a great time to shop for a car or some electrical equipment. If you do some price comparisons, you'll track down a great deal. It feels so satisfying to get good value for your money. A relative who works for a certain company can get you an even better discount; all you have to do is ask. Don't take too many liberties with your boss. Although the two of you get along very well, it won't look good if you continually take advantage of your friendship.

This is a good time to step up your exercise routine. When you move your body, your creative juices get stirred up, too. Don't be surprised if you're inspired to play music, write a story, or paint a picture after working out. Feel free to go against conventional wisdom. An avowed expert will disapprove of your methods, but who cares? You're just having fun; you're not trying to impress anybody. It feels great to march to the beat of your own drum.

Working behind the scenes gives you an added measure of power. By operating in secret, you'll have access to resources that aren't available to official members of the team. You probably won't get credit for your contributions, but you will earn a handsome sum. That's fine with you. You've never been an attention hog. Beware of spending your income on a lot of luxuries. You're better off putting this money into a savings fund, where it will protect you from future uncertainty.

You won't get much support from your superiors. They want somebody who is going to agree to all of their harebrained schemes. You're simply not the type who can cultivate favour by being agreeable all the time. Stick to your guns and advocate realistic solutions to problems. In time, people will see the wisdom of your ways and ask you to fix a situation that has spiralled out of control. Until then, you'll have to suffer in silence.

Climbing the ladder to success has never been easier. An employer is impressed by your initiative and will give you an opportunity to operate independently. Take this opportunity to learn how things work behind the scenes. Having allies at all levels of the organisation will come in handy sooner than you think. Unfortunately, several of your colleagues will be jealous of your advancement. Try not to take their negative attitude personally.

A friend will get you entry to some pretty exalted circles. Let your loved one sponsor you at a club or professional organisation. The contacts you make will turn out to be very helpful. Sometimes whom you know is more important than what you can do. Resist the urge to buy a lot of expensive items as a means to impress your new friends. You can go on a shopping spree once you get the rise or promotion you've been working towards.