Spending quality time with your family and friends will make you realise how preoccupied you have been with work and other responsibilities. You forgot how good it can be to relax with people whose company you have always enjoyed and you will want to make time in your life to do this more often.

Money you were expecting from an inheritance or insurance settlement will be delayed. A legal matter will be decided against you. Instead of getting angry, accept the decision and turn this into an opportunity to make a fresh start. Take a course in a subject you want to learn more about.

Be patient and persistent regarding a financial or legal matter. Dig in your heels if you know you are entitled to a refund. Someone will claim they aren't obligated to pay you due to a technical loophole. Dig in your heels. The threat of a lawsuit may be enough to get things working in your favour.

Encouraging people to be honest with you will avoid arguments and misunderstandings. Someone who made an error will be doing all they can to make amends. Remember we all make mistakes. Offer praise where it is due. Your compassionate attitude will help build deeper bonds with a best friend or romantic partner. Together you will make an unbeatable team.

Allowing issues to prey on your mind won't solve the problem. If something is bothering you, do something about it. Take your concerns to a higher authority if you aren't able to fix it yourself. Take action to correct a difficult situation. At least then you will know you have tried.

Don't be intimidated by a rival's confidence and charisma. Proving you are just as capable as they are will be a welcome challenge. A little rivalry will be a blessing in disguise as this makes you realise you've become too attached to familiar routines. The inspiration to start a new project, relationship or activity will flow. Follow an assertive person's example.

It will be hard work to establish a secure foundation but it will be worth it. Instead of setting your sights too high, take baby steps towards your goals. If a relocation will help solve your problem, be willing to take the plunge. What's important is that you step away from an unhealthy relationship, situation or surroundings.

Resist the urge to talk about depressing news. Take time to count your blessings. Friendships are worth their weight in gold. When feeling discouraged let your loved ones remind you of the wonderful person you happen to be. Channel your energy into a creative project. A positive attitude will help get you out of this rut.

Getting involved in a charity is your way to give back to your community. Help those who are struggling to make ends meet. Donate to a food bank or a second-hand shop. Run errands for neighbours who can't get out of the house. When you help others, your own good fortune will multiply. If you're searching for a job, a career opportunity will follow soon.

Overcoming recent setbacks will help steer you in the right direction. There is power in this present moment. You have every right to be happy, healthy and wealthy, contrary to what you have experienced before or to what you have been told. Nobody should dictate your choices. Remember: you can establish the lifestyle you have always longed for.

Coming to terms with upsetting feelings can be difficult. Don't let sad and angry emotions take over and make you feel isolated. You need to find ways to provide a healthy outlet for these sentiments. Share your thoughts with friends you can trust or talk to a counsellor. Getting involved with a charitable organisation will lift your spirits.

A chance to try something new will fill you with excitement. Obey an impulse to get creative or pursue a romance. This is something you need to do and you won't let anyone talk you out of it. An older relative is clinging to an arrangement that was only meant to be temporary. It's time to fulfil your potential.