Don't let money matters govern your thoughts. Your self-confidence is at a low ebb because there are things going on outside your control. In financial matters, do what must be done then turn your attention to other concerns. Keep the atmosphere around you relaxed and informal. Take the chance to socialise with colleagues and friends. Mixing with like-minded people will help keep your mind off money problems or financial complications.

A positive working atmosphere encourages you to take action in areas that could do with some improvement. Half the battle will have been in gaining the necessary support. The rest will come easily now. An additional social aura will be noticeable. Friends and colleagues are even more friendly now, and keen to lend a hand, whenever you might need it. Your energy and enthusiasm is infectious, resulting in a progressive day.

You'll hear of a professional opportunity that has not yet been announced or advertised. Once it is public knowledge, there could be some rivalry for this position. You must be discreet but definite as you show your interest. Some influential friends working on your behalf could swing the odds considerably in your favour. This is a good time to start thinking about and planning new directions. Your intuition helps you anticipate future events.

You need to work extra hard to encourage a spirit of give and take in your closest relationships. If someone approaches you to repay a favour, you may feel obliged to shuffle your schedule to fit in this request. Hide your annoyance at the inconvenience this has caused you. Be flexible too about social plans for the evening. Despite all your attempts to keep others happy, someone pulls out of arrangements at the eleventh hour leaving you wondering why you bother!

Travel plans and friendship arrangements are best made for later in the month as you find yourself fully occupied with the practicalities of life. Even if you had hoped to spend some time today arranging more pleasurable concerns, it is unlikely you will get the chance. Odd jobs you've been putting off need to be dealt with without delay. When you finally get around to having fun, the pleasure gained will prove the moment was worth waiting for!

You are restless and your mood will be prone to sudden changes throughout the day so leave your options open. If you allow others to tie you up in rigid timetables and plans, you could become fidgety and on edge. Wherever and whenever possible, choose to occupy yourself with matters that don't take a lot of concentration. Opt for people, jobs and activities that can be pushed aside when something different comes along.

If typical of your sign, it is important to establish a balance in life, no matter what you are dealing with. Whether it is finances, a court case or a partnership dilemma on your mind, let this talent to keep the scales even, guide you. If someone's demanding more than they deserve or not pulling their weight, speak up and say so. On the reverse side of the coin, be sure all your transactions are honest and fair.

If an early morning revelation takes you by surprise, the afternoon will be an ideal time to sort things out. It's best to nip potential problems in the bud. Although it won't be easy, discussions today could save you future frustration. Stay calm as you talk things over. Show the slightest sign of irritation and an argument could develop. Get your feelings out into the open but remember: both you and the other party will need time to mentally digest what is going on.

If you've been trying to find new and better ways of dealing with routine tasks, you should now be getting somewhere. All the struggle, sweat and toil of the past will prove to have been worth it. New and better patterns will start to unfold. It shouldn't be long before you realise that everything's starting to go your way. It's also a good day to exploit the benevolent aura that surrounds you.

Don't take it personally if someone close admits they would like to get on with some jobs without your help or advice. You too will often prefer to be master of your own destiny. If others are trying to be more independent, it won't help for you to stand in their way. There are plenty of other things you could be getting on with. If relationships are tense throughout the day, an evening spent with convivial friends will more than compensate.

There's a need to spend time at home or to stay within familiar surroundings. Once you've attended to business in this area, think about going out for a wee while. Spending too long in one place will leave you feeling suffocated and stifled. If possible, delegate responsibilities or swap duties with someone who would prefer to do what you're doing while you take over chores they have to do that you quite enjoy.

If working on your own, it should be a progressive day; if with others, it will be cheerful but not as productive. Situations involving more than two people will demand detailed discussion and explanations. You want to get a move on but be patient with those having a problem getting their heads around a certain issue. Be prepared to repeat yourself more than once. Be ready too, to accept that results achieved by the end of the day may fall short of your expectations.