A whole slew of family responsibilities has been heaped on your plate. It seems as though the phone will never stop ringing. Unfortunately, you have heavy work responsibilities, too. Unless you can strike a balance between these two arenas, you could suffer from a stress related illness. When it comes right down to it, you've got to put your body first, family second, and job third. If certain tasks fall through the cracks, so be it.

You want nothing more than to indulge your sensual side, but friends simply won't allow it. They demand your care and attention at every turn. Just when you settle down to eat a sumptuous meal, somebody calls with a dinner invitation. Similarly, right after you buy a new outfit, your roommate asks to borrow it. It's starting to feel as though you don't have the right to relax and enjoy yourself. Fight this trend at every turn.

Starting out in a new direction is tempting and unfortunately, your family seems threatened by your desire to change. Although you hate to disappoint your nearest and dearest, it may be necessary for your own wellbeing. You can't stand staying in one place for long. Taking a course, moving to a new neighbourhood, or adopting an alternative lifestyle are among the possibilities. Leading a conventional existence is a real pain for you.

Retreating to a quiet place may not be possible right now. You've got lots of errands to run, messages to return, and people to see. Many of these responsibilities will seem burdensome. It's important to pace yourself over the next two weeks. Don't schedule more than two difficult jobs in a single day. In addition, be sure to do one nice thing for yourself on a daily basis. That way, you'll emerge from this period of strain feeling virtuous and productive.

Networking with others may not be as easy as it looks. You need lots of money if you're going to be mixing with people in exalted circles. It may be better to stick with your own kind, at least for now. Your old friends will welcome your company, and may even treat you to a few drinks and meals. All this social climbing doesn't suit you, anyway. You'll rise to the top on the virtue of your own merits.

You won't make much headway in your career if you project an air of gloom and doom. If you're going on interviews, try putting a positive spin on everything you say. If you're not sure how to do this, enlist the aid of somebody who has always snared the plum positions you crave. He'll give you valuable tips on emphasising your strengths and downplaying your weaknesses. Opportunities in journalism, teaching, and public speaking are good for you.

Even though you're tired of the old routine, you'll have to follow it for a while longer. Delays with a big bureaucracy may prevent you from taking a trip, enrolling in college, or getting a job. Be patient. By devoting all of your time and energy to this issue, it could be resolved within two weeks. If you try to circumvent the proper channels, you could get hit with an expensive fine. A legal matter could also be delayed.

It may be impossible to achieve intimacy with someone you love. Their friends or yours may be actively working against you. If this affair is ever going to take flight, you need to separate yourselves from the rest of the world. Going on a romantic break could solve the immediate problem, but you'll still have to deal with these people when you return. Consider whether it's really worth it to pursue this relationship.

A close partnership could be compromised because of work. You have to spend all of your time at the office, which isn't conducive to intimacy. Something has got to give here. It's possible you will have to tell your friend to make other plans for the next two weeks. You've simply got to put all of your energy into this one project. Once it's over, you'll have plenty of chances to enjoy quiet times together.

You may be struggling with a health regime. It may not be realistic to follow a vegetarian diet when you're travelling in a foreign country, or pursue a spiritual practice when you're surrounded by temptation. At some point, you need to decide which is more important: honouring your programme, or going with the flow. As it stands, it's probably best to be flexible. You'll have another opportunity to turn over a new leaf in two weeks' time.

It may not be possible to move forward with a close relationship. Either you or your partner is struggling with some serious taboos. Until you come to terms with these problems, they will continue to weigh on your alliance. Couple's counselling may be the way to go. If you don't have a lover, it may be because of some personal issues which require attention. Don't be afraid to ask for help. A true professional will offer care and compassion.

It's hard to make progress with a family matter when a business associate or romantic partner seems dead set against it. The two camps are dreadfully jealous of each other. It's up to you to strike a healthy balance. Give your relatives the respect they are due, but don't allow them to interfere with your private life. As far as your personal life is concerned, don't let your partner comment on your family's traditions and attitudes or you'll feel torn in two.