In your determination to be independent, you could turn your back on a lucrative opportunity. Try not to be too hasty. It's possible to help yourself without sacrificing your pride. Strike a balance by doing what you love in your private time. If you feel pushed past the brink, put an end to the proceedings in a fair and friendly manner. Be warned of a man who can turn suddenly from being nice to nasty - don't be intimidated by him.

A self-centred attitude could lead to trouble, especially where authority figures are concerned. Try to take the public good into account before you act. If you're asking "What's in it for me?" the answer is obvious: the respect of your peers. That may not seem like a big deal now, but it will in the future. Take the long view of things. With Mars linked to Uranus it's a heavy and stressful day when you are more accident prone so look before you leap.

Things beyond your control with your pursuit of adventure, which is very frustrating. However, you're better off giving in gracefully than fighting the forces of nature. For all you know, an even better opportunity is around the corner. Until then, keep your nose to the grindstone. Your efforts will pay off, provided you're patient.

A recent disappointment could rob you of valuable time and energy; don't dwell on it. It's hard not to feel jealous of others at times like this. Make a superhuman effort to rejoice over a friend's good luck. After a while, your forced gaiety will become sincere. Overcoming adversity is the best way to attract abundance.

Resist the urge to press partnership issues, no matter how sorely you are tempted to do so. Right now, you need to see a personal problem through by yourself. This means being less dependent on the folks who have run interference for you in the past. Nothing less than your pride is at stake here. What better reason to put up a fight?

Somebody keeps bucking the system, and it drives you to distraction; you distrust rebels. Instead of getting all worked up, focus on your own responsibilities. Eventually, your resentment will dissipate. Maybe the reason why this person makes you so angry is that they act the way you've always wanted to.

A person you care about is only concerned with fun and games, but you want to get serious. Perhaps they are incapable of showing their emotions. Maybe they don't share your feelings. Whatever the reason, you need to decide whether this character is worth your time. If you want to be desirable, you have to be more demanding.

Sometimes you have to sacrifice your needs in order to make a partnership work. In this instance, though, that's a bitter pill to swallow. Look on today's events as a karmic test. By giving up something you really want for the sake of another, you could be rewarded in strange and unexpected ways. Take the plunge and see what happens.

You may be forced to work alongside someone who is unpredictable and irrational. Normally, you'd get a good laugh out of this situation, but right now, you don't think it's funny. Do your best to communicate your irritation in a polite but firm way. If all else fails, an all-out screaming match could clear the air.

A cancelled plan makes you bitterly disappointed, but that's no reason to lash out at others. Console yourself by arranging to do something else that's fun, like meeting a friend or spending time on a hobby. If you sit there and sulk, people will treat you like a baby. For a dignified person like you, that prospect is positively poisonous.

You've always been a rebel, which can try the patience of even your closest friends. The next time you feel tempted to buck the system, consider how it will affect the people closest to you. It may be wiser to be silent and go with the flow. Your compliance will speak volumes about how much you value your relationships. You're exceedingly radical and hell bent on playing the anarchist but be warned of trouble with the authorities if you do.

An unexpected piece of news can be positively devastating, but hang on tight. It's entirely possible that this is a blessing in disguise. Connect with your spiritual source before hanging in the towel. A little prayer and meditation can ease your troubled soul. Tests like this are often a prelude to fabulous surprises.