What has worked before won't necessarily come off again. Due to recent setbacks, it has seemed the way to triumph over circumstances was to set yourself up against other people or conditions. This will have been right for the time. Now you must stop comparing yourself with others and shake out of this particular mind-set. Look instead to the knowledge, experience and talents you have accumulated so far. Using these to the best of your ability is the way to get ahead.

You might feel at times that you can't put a foot right. Try to stop yourself from falling into one of those vicious circles that have recently been plaguing you. Correct mistakes which keep coming back to haunt you. It could be an apology to a friend or relative is all that is necessary. Or owning up to something your pride has stopped you from admitting to in the past. Try doing this today and break the cycle.

Something is getting under your skin but you know too, that the issue won't be resolved today. You need to find ways to take your mind of difficult matters. A close friend will know how to keep you looking on the bright side. They may also persuade you to turn your back on what has failed in the past. By this evening, you will be looking to the future with renewed determination

Money is likely to feature largely on your agenda. Either you will be earning it, dealing with it or just talking about it. No matter what financial concern is on your mind, you will end up having to give it some serious consideration. There's also chance you might become involved in a new business activity which is not connected with your usual line of work.

It might seem, today, as if everyone is trying to talk to you or get in touch with you at once. You don't know whether you're coming or going. Whether at work or at home, you are likely to be inundated with letters, phone calls and visits from friends, neighbours or business associates. There's hardly a moment to call your own and you can't hear yourself think. For this reason, don't commit yourself to anything too serious.

Someone will try to persuade you to go against your better judgement, it will not be wise to concede. Your best course of action will be to sort out relationship problems as and when they arise. Remember you and your own interests are the most important things to consider. If working to a tight schedule, make lists of what must be done in order of priority and don't allow anyone to distract you away from following it.

Why take on new commitments when you already have enough to do? You might tell yourself you need the money or you can't let someone down when they need you. Consider the score if you take on more. Rather than additional achievements you could end up ill through exhaustion. You won't be lowering yourself to admit you're only human. In fact you could be surprised at how helpful others turn out to be.

Attending to personal or professional duties and responsibilities will be your main aim today. You may never have a free moment and there is plenty to occupy your mind. You're doing your best to keep from thinking about a certain subject or someone. Some of your time could be spent out of doors and with such a packed agenda, there is no danger whatsoever of you becoming bored.

If you aren't lucky enough to be on the move, the day might seem lacking in some strange way. In particular if your work keeps you indoors for most of the time or if you are dealing with obnoxious types. Although you want to be somewhere completely different, you should concentrate on the job in hand. Evening is the time for getting out and forgetting about work so do just that as soon as you get the chance.

You have grown comfortable with set routines even though you know it's time to break out of a rut. Something is starting to take up a lot of your time and you might think about changing or replacing this with a different activity. Familiarity breeds contempt and someone is taking your help and participation for granted. You feel you will let others down by making changes but you're letting yourself down by leaving the situation as it is.

Morning trends will see you bending over backwards to keep a loved-one or business partner happy. Midday onwards will bring the chance for you to be a wee bit selfish but in a constructive way. There are some unfinished jobs lurking in the back of your mind and this makes you feel uneasy. If you want to get them over and done with put your foot down. Insist on being allowed time to clear the decks.

In short, work on the idea of putting your best foot forward and taking life in a positive manner. Do this and you will find out how to be a happier person inside. You will realise your capabilities and limitations and how to enjoy life to the full. You won't be throwing away your enormous potential as you could be currently doing. Remember all it takes is a positive attitude and for you to believe in yourself.