The Moon has entered your solar first house, making this an ideal day to get in touch with your feelings. If there are emotional issues you have been avoiding, confront them now. This will help you get over your fears and formulate exciting plans for the future. Otherwise, you will be doomed to continual re-enact the same old dramas.

Mercury finally goes direct, making communications much easier with your nearest and dearest. It feels as though you guys have both been secretly in agreement these past few weeks, but were afraid to admit it for fear of seeming weak. Come together in the spirit of harmony so you can improve your living conditions.

An intense desire to get ahead could prompt you to take a class or educational step to improve your skills. Before putting down your money on an expensive course, consider whether you'd be better served by entering another field. Why make small improvements when you can bring about a complete transformation? Think big.

Developing a hobby that draws upon your creative talents could provide you with the rest and relaxation you so desperately need. If you keep suppressing your artistic side, you could feel the consequences in the form of health problems. Don't let other people's view of you determine your actions. Fly in the face of their expectations.

If you're feeling muddled and confused, it's time to start cleaning up your personal surroundings. Never underestimate the effect of clutter on your own psyche. The moment you throw out those old magazines, newspapers, and unwanted clothes, your life's purpose will come back into focus. Be ruthless with your junk.

If you feel that you can't confide your true feelings in anyone you love, write them down in a journal or letter - then discard it. You need to have some outlet for your emotions; otherwise, it will seem like you've become invisible. Putting your thoughts on paper could give you the nudge you need to make changes to your personal life.

Increasing your income is easier than you think, provided you have confidence in your own abilities. Stop letting "experts" tell you that your ideas are impractical. Instead, pattern your behaviour after people who have achieved great things in the face of adversity. These are the best mentors to have around.

Putting your ideas before the public could meet with astounding success, provided you have a sense of humour about the process. Sceptics provide you with a terrific opportunity to perfect your work so that it will withstand even the severest criticisms or cynics. Your moment in the spotlight has arrived.

You're going to have to keep your personal plans under wraps if you don't want busybodies to interfere. The fact is, folk are jealous of your ability to defy convention and follow your dreams. You'll give these people less of a chance to undermine your confidence if you follow a policy of self-sufficiency and trust to yourself.

A persistent problem in your community can be ended by banding together with fellow residents and merchants. Stop letting this frustrating situation rule the way you conduct your life. Even a letter to the editor of your local newspaper or phone in show can make a difference. Take matters into your own capable hands.

If you keep having to call professionals to help you deal with a particular area of your world, perhaps it's time to learn how to do it yourself. Delegating big decisions to other people can make you feel powerless. You’ll be astonished at how easy it is for you to get a handle on this kind of work once you’ve mastered the basics.

A burning interest may cause you to start a research project; take careful notes so you can turn this work into a book or something even more ambitious. Think back to the subjects that fascinated you as a child. Chances are, they still hold just as much interest for you now and can engage your attention for many months to come.