Daily Horoscope: Cancer

Be empathetic and speak from the heart as only you can and people will drop their defenses and listen.

You don't have to prove yourself to anyone. Besides it's a fruitless enterprise anyway if the only people you're willing to believe are critics.

This is a good time to partner. Not only do you like what you see, but this person has big shoulders to lean on.

Don't space out in the middle of someone's life lecture. The advice may be long-winded, but you stand to gain a lot by heeding it.

Someone you hoped wouldn't defect, does. This puts you in a tight spot but at least you won't be sitting around waiting for the other shoe to drop.

You've been wanting to lose it for weeks. It may take a while to compose yourself, but don't worry. Loved ones and friends will be waiting for you.

You have to choose between your grudge and your guy. Should you decide to stay together then you'll have to tear up that scorecard.

A minor inconvenience has all the makings of a major stumbling block. Take care of it while it's still just a nuisance.

You're surprised when someone you turn to for peace of mind encourages you to get angry instead. Apparently saints have their off days too.

Working with an old friend proves to be a mixed blessing when s/he expects you to do things for free. Remind this person that business is business.