Money and career direction need attention this week. “I'd like things to improve” gives you nothing to work with. Decide what improvement means: higher earnings, greater security, or work you actually want to do. Check your finances, choose a realistic target and identify the first step. Don't quit in a huff or throw cash at a vague dream. Build a plan you can follow when enthusiasm wears off. Every tempting distraction deserves one question: does this move me towards the life I want?

Your spending habits receive a shakeup this month. Just because you've allocated cash to certain areas since way back when doesn't mean they should continue to be ongoing expenses. A new you is emerging, and a cash reallocation may be needed to support it. If you have to set aside private time to assess your next move or make a decision, then take it. Some well-meaning people might need to accept that a decision is yours to make.