An overly optimistic outlook could be setting you up for big disappointments as the Moon squares Jupiter. Consider where you need to do more work on a private matter to bring about the results you desire. The fastest way to achieve success is to be honest with yourself. Jot down the truth in a diary or intimate notebook.

Proving your worth with a lot of flashy status symbols is an exercise in futility; it's time to own up to your true financial situation. Think of ways you can increase your income whilst keeping your spending down to a minimum. Security is the name of the game; it will allow you to pursue loftier dreams in times to come.

You are not going to be able to get your way if you are hoping to make your way up the ladder of success by shirking duty or responsibility. Concentrate on paying your dues for now. By proving yourself consistently over time, you will be given more freedom to develop your own talent. Think of yourself as an apprentice on a learning curve.

Floating away off to dreamland won't solve the practical problems that face you now; it's time to fill in the gaps of your education. By mixing with people who have reached the top of their fields, you'll start to notice things that previously escaped your attention. You can always afford to learn something new.

If you feel as though your spending has gotten out of control, consider the reason why you are letting so much money off the hook. Chances are the void you are experiencing can never be filled with possessions. Have you been staying true to your principles? Living an authentic life is the fastest way to quieten material desires.

Balancing your public and private lives isn't always possible, but you've got to stop neglecting your family or domestic duty before there is trouble. Does your reluctance to spend quality time at home stem from a fear of intimacy? You can't make up for lost time, but you can build stronger, happier relationships if you try or really want to.

You're going to have to tone down your behaviour when dealing with large groups of people; try listening more than you speak. Adopting a receptive attitude will make a big impression on a powerful figure. There are certain doors in life that cannot be opened alone but only by building up a set of influential contacts.

If it feels as though the spontaneity and excitement have gone out of your life, you've only got yourself to blame. You must stop clinging to the safe, familiar ways if you're going to stop sleepwalking through life. What is it you really fear? When you suppress your creativity, you slowly kill your soul.

You may be overambitious about fulfilling small responsibilities, but keep calm; you've got to pace yourself. It's possible that your packed schedule is a means to avoid dealing with an acutely sensitive relationship issue. Stop hiding your true feelings from a close friend who has been getting on your nerves. It’s time to clear the air.

Check your calendar before making any social commitments; otherwise, you could let a relative or someone you care for down. Overextending yourself this way is bound to catch up with you. Put the brakes on this whirlwind of activity and spend some quiet time by yourself, otherwise, your inner needs will get lost in the shuffle.

You could be invited to an event, occasion or ceremony that costs more than you can afford; do yourself a favour and gracefully decline. Spend your hard-earned cash on things that will provide long-lasting pleasure, like a house, a car, or retirement plan. The only person you have to answer to in life is yourself.

A relative might try and take advantage of your sympathetic nature, so keep on your toes and be ready to say "no". You will find that setting down firm personal boundaries like this will give you renewed confidence in every area of your life. Raising your voice never felt so good; keep it up! The louder the more impact you’ll have.