Taking on a job you've never done before could put you in a difficult position. You might bemoan an impulsive decision when new tasks take more time and energy than expected and your enthusiasm wanes very quickly. Needless to say: think before you act as this is one way to avoid letting yourself in for commitments you might later regret.

Unanticipated obstacles in the home interfere with other plans and arrangements. This will be very unsettling especially if you had hoped to make time to study, research or write letters. Because you like to be organised, you will clear space towards the end of the week to catch up on all you had planned to do. You may not believe it today but things at home will soon start to settle down!

Use most of your spare time to consider your current lifestyle. Think about making changes to create a more fulfilling life. Don't doubt your abilities over the days ahead and refuse to feel intimated by those who appear more knowledgeable or talented. Don't overlook the chance to rediscover talents and assets you've not used in a while. A friend's support gives you the confidence to bring these out into the open.

Over the days ahead, if and when things start going wrong, try to look on the bright side. Wee upsets and disturbances should not get you down. One way to avoid making mountains out of molehills will be to keep a tight rein on your responses. Take deep breaths, count to ten and remember: confusion will get you nowhere. Stay calm and unruffled to keep control of your circumstances.

Projects planned for the week ahead are discussed but is too much time being spent on matters you aren't keen on? Speak out now and tell others how you feel. To avoid misunderstandings once a venture gets underway you must be open and honest about your own involvement from the start. Let others know what you are prepared to do and what you refuse to get mixed up in.

Once you get into the swing of your usual routine you may not have a lot of time for other people. As the day wears on your need for privacy increases. Jobs you are working on need your full concentration; you will feel irritated if others distract you. You make better progress when left to your own devices. That's why it is more likely you will be on your own for a good percentage of the day.

With so many people involved in what you are doing, it is important to plan activities carefully. Make sure everyone knows what is going on and what is expected from them. Ask questions where there is any uncertainty. Once you all get going, you should feel satisfied with your joint efforts. A spurt of creativity could help you solve an unexpected problem later in the day.

Look to the future with optimism and confidence. Whatever your aims, stay hopeful. Be ready to take any and all opportunities that come your way over the next few days, before anyone else makes a grab for it. There are likely to be a few who have similar goals in mind. The competition won't put you off. You have set your sights high. You also have it within you to make your dreams come true.

A serious frame of mind prompts you to pull out of plans already made for today. Friends and relatives won't hide their annoyance. They have to understand you can only be in one place at one time. You want to follow your own inclinations. The more time and effort you put into your personal aims, the stronger the likelihood of you reaching them.

Keep on the lookout for good investment opportunities over the days ahead. A financial or legal matter will soon be coming to a head. When this occurs, you want it all to be sorted out properly rather than being adjourned for another time. The sooner such affairs are dealt with the fewer problems they will cause in the long run. For this reason, be sure you've done all your homework beforehand.

Your skills and ideas will be approved in situations where other people are looking for a fresh approach. It will take time for some ideas to develop. Use humour to lighten the atmosphere whenever things get tense or stressful. Think about making a new start in a joint venture or taking up where you last left off in an old project.

Some friendly advice from your boss or a colleague will help you cope more readily with problems over the weeks ahead. You need the future of a job, project or venture to be guaranteed. Because of this you will be willing to make a firm long term commitment. With some worries appeased, it will be easier to finalise arrangements. It may be a tiring day but you feel as if at last you are getting somewhere.