You face some stiff competition. The best way to get people to try your wares is to offer a one-time discount to first time customers. Once people get a taste of what you are offering, they'll come back for more. Word will spread of your ability. Rather than spending lots of money on publicity, people will come to you through referrals. There's no better way to run a successful enterprise. Take care not to bad mouth rivals. Be gracious and professional in all your communications.

Don't chase someone who isn't interested. There are more fish in the sea. By developing your own confidence, you'll attract people who thoroughly appreciate you. Use this unconditional love as a launch pad to your dreams. It's easy to take risks when you're adored. A talented artist wants you to join a creative group. Working with this team will elevate your own abilities. You'll enjoy getting feedback from people who understand what you're trying to do. Their observations will help you progress by leaps and bounds.

You'll have to work without recognition for a little longer. Instead of seeking fame, focus on gaining experience. The more you practice, the more resourceful you will become. Learning to complete expensive jobs on a budget will cause your star to rise. Soon, you'll get job offers from the kinds of glamorous and creative clients you've always desired. Collaborating with these artists will feel more like play than work. You'll have fun bringing their visions to light; it's like being a conjurer.

Friends are pressuring you to follow their lead. You have no interest in taking their path. Be honest about your desire for something different. People who are truly supportive will encourage you to pursue this desire. Those who challenge you should be ignored. Improving your qualifications, making new friends or travelling are all possibilities. Stop pushing away your impulses. Embracing them fully will make you much happier. It's much easier to realise your dreams when you acknowledge their importance.

As you rise in your career, some people will be jealous. Instead of trying to justify why you have reached this pinnacle of achievement, let these haters stew in their own juices. Spend your time with those who are happy for your success. You don't have to be universally loved. The more selective you are about the company you keep, the more rewarding your relationships will become. If you are looking for a partner, you'll find one who admires your talent and supports your dreams.

Treat education as an investment in your potential. The more training you get, the easier it will be to rise to the top of your profession. Does a hobby excite your interest? Take a course from someone who is gifted working with beginners. Their praise will help you reach heights you never dreamed possible. Best of all, this relationship will teach you valuable things about bringing out the best in others. Offering encouragement over criticism will make your popularity soar.

When you see others experiencing the financial security you desire, you become even more determined to increase your wealth. This could prompt you to ask for a better salary, charge more for your services or find a more lucrative line of work. Your best bet for making a fortune is selling your creative wares. Being able to make things that bring beauty and comfort to others will give you great happiness. It will also allow you to enjoy lots of creature comforts.

A blunt approach drives people away. Although you're tired of beating around the bush, subtlety is the only way to make your point in an effective manner. Any time someone tries to engage in evasive behaviour, change the focus to the elephant in the room. Your patience and persistence will pay off. Someone who appreciates your compassionate approach will try winning your heart. It feels wonderful to be held in such high esteem. Bask in the glow of their admiration; you deserve it.

Without skills, you won't be able to reach your professional goals. It's time to get the training you need to succeed. This will require changing your priorities. Don't worry; spending more time on your studies and less on socialising is only temporary. You may develop a deeper appreciation of home because of your academic work. Create a comfortable place to read, perform research and write. Limit your activity on social media to a set period each day. You'll become much more productive.

It's time to show off your handiwork, even at the risk of hearing some harsh criticism. The feedback you receive can be used to improve your performance. Be open to changing your techniques for the sake of perfecting the fruits of your labour. Studying a mystical subject gives you a thrill. It's fun to contemplate a world that can be perceived with the five senses. Learning about astrology, Feng Shui, manifestation or any other vibrational practice will be liberating.

Instead of carrying out your family's plans for you, follow your own star. Your decision will cause an argument to erupt. So be it. You don't have to defend your desire to lead a meaningful life. Jump on the path of personal happiness. Becoming a professional artist or working for a humanitarian organisation will be profitable, both emotionally and financially. Turn a deaf ear to cynics who claim you can't prosper in such fields. When you do what you love, the money will follow.

Postpone an important decision until you are thoroughly informed. By drawing on reliable resources, you will get a clear picture of the best way to go. It doesn't matter if you're looking for a doctor, contractor or confectioner; the right person is on the way. Expressing your creative ability will draw lots of favourable attention. Don't be surprised when someone writes a praiseworthy article about you. This publicity will attract lots of orders and interest, attracting even more work that you love.