Flattery oils the wheels of work, but lately you've been clogging them up with grease. Pluto's in Saturn's seventh after the 18th, so there's no end in sight to your smarm offensive. It's supply and demand; the more compliments there are in circulation, the more their value diminishes. Try saying that a report confused you or that a bid was mishandled. Being borderline honest with people won't necessarily make them hate you (but don't try it with your seniors).

Bob's Career Tip: Wash your hands before you leave the toilet, something nasty's going around.