Despite being involved in a team effort, you are in control of your own destiny. You have two choices today, to go with the flow and leave it to other people to work out how to cope in a crisis or you can face it head on and give some positive input yourself. Keep smiling when things look bleak and find something positive to get out of the situation. Make the best of it and encourage others to do the same.

Some people seem to have it a lot easier than you today. Whether they have all the necessary resources at their disposal and don't have to think about the cost of a certain venture, or someone is helping them from the background, it would be best not to show you have noticed. Their success won't be half as satisfying as yours and you'll appreciate your accomplishments more. It means more when you struggle on and know you've done it all yourself.

Lessons you learn today will show you have it within you to triumph over adversity. You're about to overcome the odds and do something at least one other person has told you was impossible. Your determination will inspire others and this could change your relationships in a big way. By the end of the day, someone who was about to give up will decide to follow their dreams, no matter what.

Any muddles relating to financial or legal matters should be dealt with promptly. The situation has been getting you down and your natural instinct is to bury your head in the sand. Nothing will have changed when you resurface. This is not the kind of situation which will sort itself out on its own. If you feel out of your depth, some professional advice might help you get a better grasp of what needs to be done to resolve the dilemma.

Life today may be slightly unsettled but highly interesting and enjoyable all the same. You can expect your social life to start improving considerably through the contacts you are now making. There is something special you intend to do. Even if this is putting a little time aside to indulge in your favourite pastimes or treat yourself to a small extravagance, this is one promise you've made to yourself that you intend to keep.

If you forget what others expect or think of you, there is less pressure on yourself to try to impress them. In a contentious situation, be willing to consider other people's words and if it turns out you're wrong, it's not the end of the world. Some people will actually be a lot nicer than you might think. Also, those who try to put you down aren't likely to succeed because you have some background support you hadn't even realised.

If you're hoping to lose weight or get more healthy, find an exercise partner. You've always done best when working as a team and this applies to your personal aspirations too. It's easier to skip a workout when you're on your own; you're more likely to stick at it if someone else is counting on you. The other thing to do is find an exercise program you enjoy. It'll be easier to continue with it when you've got something to look forward to.

Any effort you or another person has made to improve your family life and other relationships will start to reap rewards. If you've been with someone for some time, it might become apparent you've been taking their kindness and support for granted. It's time now to let them know how much you do appreciate them and that you still care. What someone tells you could put a new complexion on a close relationship. Any tension between you'll simply disappear.

Take pride and joy in doing your best in a competitive event; accept yourself on your own level. Enjoy taking part even if you know you have no chance of winning. This positive and philosophical attitude will send a message out to the rest of the world: you're a nice person who is in it for the journey but will not step on any toes in your efforts to get ahead. It's important to know when to dream and when to keep both feet on the ground today.

There are many who are attracted to you and admire you because of your self confidence. Lately you've been in no doubt about your abilities and your self assurance has done a lot to keep other people optimistic too. If you've secretly been nursing plans for the future, it will be safe today, to lay these in front of anyone who may be interested or who may have some form of influence over their success or failure.

Life won't be as busy as it has been of late; you might take the chance of enjoying a welcome breather. With the minimum of juggling, it should be easy to put off any everyday commitments in order to put your feet up at home. A community event can go on without you and there's no reason why you should shoulder all responsibilities. A gentle reminder that many hands make light work should encourage others to pull their weight.

There is so much you need to think about and you can only do this when you are on your own. People are all too willing to give comments, advice and recommendations but they're only seeing the situation from their own point of view. Not everyone has insight into the real you. This is why although you will always value outside views, when it comes to important decisions, you need time to think so you can make your mind up, yourself.