Anxiety could be taking a toll on your health. You're worried about whether someone is worthy of your trust. Sharing your feelings or funds with this person could be a mistake. Take the safe road. Well meaning friends could encourage you to take a chance. Turn a deaf ear to their urgings. You've got to maintain the status quo. Leave the daredevil stunts to somebody who can afford to incur a big loss. People won't think any less of you for protecting your interests.

A child or lover could be a source of distress now. Nothing you can do or say can console this person. At times like these, you just need to sit back and ride out the storm. Letting this person experience grief, anger, or fear is better than trying to distract them from it. An authority figure could be leading you down the garden path with regard to a job, raise, or promotion. It's probably wise to have an alternative plan, just in case their promises fall flat.

Dealing with relatives could be something of a struggle. They may accuse you of not doing your fair share of work. Alternatively, they could be piling all of the chores on you, while they sit back and do nothing. Whatever the situation, you won't be able to please your critics, so don't even try. If you want to branch out into a new area, you'll have to study. It may take a year or more before meeting your goal.

The training you need may not be available now, forcing you into an undesirable position. There's really nothing you can do to alter the situation, so try to make the best of it. If you're in a job you don't like, look at it as a means to pay the bills. Eventually, bigger and better opportunities will come along. Meanwhile, treat yourself well by making time for your favourite hobbies. You've got to balance the bad with the good or depression could creep up on you.

A long range financial plan could run into a snag. You've got to be flexible in situations like this. If a source of income comes to an unexpected end, stay calm. Put yourself on a budget so your existing resources will stretch further. Then spend two hours of each day looking for new work. Don't make the mistake of hyper-focusing on your lack of money. Remember, it's much easier to attract wealth when you adopt a positive attitude. This is just a momentary glitch.

As much as you want to, you aren't able to act independently. Obeying someone else's rules is what you must do to keep your head above water. You'll gain a measure of freedom if you keep your nose to the grindstone. You may not realise it, but you still have a lot to learn from staying in your current position. Developing close relationships with your colleagues will be helpful in the months to come. Don't underestimate the importance of connections.

Isolating yourself to deal with a disappointment is a mistake. You need to share your grief with others. Sometimes, you worry you're making a mountain out of a molehill. The fact remains this latest piece of news has been a real letdown. Talking about it will help you work through your pain. Resist the urge to put a child or lover on a pedestal or you'll set up your loved one for a fall. Be more realistic.

Friends may not be supportive of your plans and although you'd never show it, this is devastating. You care more about your loved ones' opinions than you'd ever admit. At times like these, you've got to evaluate your priorities. Is it really necessary to have public approval for everything you do? Family members aren't being particularly helpful, either. Part of the problem may be because you're venturing into an area they know nothing about. Take their warnings with a pinch of salt.

Beware of compromising your principles just to score a goal. You can't afford to jeopardise your reputation. It's better to disappoint an authority figure than lose face with your peers. It may be difficult to learn a new skill. It's hard to focus, particularly when you'd rather be at home alone. Stretching out on the couch or relaxing in the tub will be a welcome relief from the stress of the workday. Don't put too much energy into a job that seems like a losing proposition.

You're not really interested in trying new methods, but you may be forced to, anyway. Steel yourself to learn a software program, even if it means taking valuable hours out of your schedule. Unforeseen expenses put a crimp in your budget. You're going to have to tighten your belt. Take your lunch instead of buying it. You'll be surprised how much this saves. Put off a luxury purchase until you've paid off all your bills and have a little savings.

It's hard to show your feelings to a person who has been insensitive in the past. You're probably better off writing your frustrations in a journal. At least this will provide some kind of outlet for you. Getting mixed signals from a love interest is driving you to distraction. You may want to reconsider your feelings for this person, considering they take pleasure in toying with your emotions. Don't worry there are other fish in the sea. Just be patient.

Somebody may not keep their promises. This is disappointing and inconvenient. Tuck this lesson away in the far corner of your mind. That way, when this person approaches you for a favour, you'll be ready to refuse. You can't afford to give your energy to people who are unworthy of it. Keep your distance from toxic environments, as you're highly sensitive today. Someone's arrogant and know it all attitude isn't helping your confidence.