You're tempted to keep a low profile, convinced you won't win anybody's approval today. Your low-self esteem could be rooted in a recent personal rejection. Try not to take this matter to heart. Better opportunities will arrive, provided you assume a positive outlook. Tend to your bruised ego this evening, but arrange to meet with fun-loving friends tomorrow. You could use a night out on the town.

Channelling your creative talents into a profitable business venture proves rewarding. You need to be doing work that involves an element of artistry, or boredom will ensue. Team up with somebody who can handle the practical elements of this venture, so you can concentrate on the imaginative end of things; just don't expect immediate results. This project will take time and patience to come to fruition.

It may be impossible to achieve the recognition you want on your own. You'll have to rely on experts who know how to market your talents to the maximum effect. Contact a resume writer, publicist, or talent agent about an upcoming project. Otherwise, you'll be left floundering in a sea of uncertainty, while less talented fish streak ahead of you. On the plus side, your social life has taken a definite turn for the better.

You're frustrated you're not getting the professional opportunities you want. Perhaps you need to change your strategy. Rather than trying to get jobs through conventional means, start networking a bit. Attend conferences and lectures devoted to your preferred industry. Introduce yourself around. The more people you know, the easier it will be to get a foothold on the ladder of success. Luckily, your charm factor is running high right now.

Fulfilling family responsibilities is taking you further and further away from your goals. Perhaps it's time to break free of kith and kin, if only temporarily. A loyal person like you may be horrified at such a suggestion, but consider the alternative. Do you really want to sacrifice your dreams for the sake of duty? Don't worry about your relatives. The sooner they learn how to take care of themselves, the happier you'll all be.

You don't give yourself enough credit for being sensitive, especially where relationships are concerned. By obeying your romantic instincts, you'll create a loving dynamic that is most rewarding. The reason you're so reluctant to show your feelings is you're afraid of being mocked. Take a few steps back and analyse the situation. Is it really likely your beloved will laugh, or are you just projecting your anxieties onto them?

You want to be an active participant in a creative project, but may not have enough experience. Rather than getting depressed over the situation, see what you can learn from it. Observing the participants will give you a better grasp of different styles. This will help you develop your own way of doing things as you get more practice. Remember, there's nothing wrong with developing your skills in your private time.

Instead of rejecting a creative idea from the outset, why not try to develop it? If the results aren't immediately successful, double your efforts. You give up too easily when it comes to artistic ventures. Perhaps that's because you underplay your talent. Don't let a rude teacher from your past affect you in such negative ways. You owe it to yourself to branch out in new directions, whether it's with artwork, relationships, or education.

It's hard to form personal relationships if you're from a problematic background. Maybe you didn't have the best romantic role models while you were growing up. Perhaps your parents were so in love you're scared that you'll never find a similar bond. These fears are holding you back from happiness. You owe it to yourself to take a chance on love. Make a spontaneous gesture toward your beloved.

Expecting the bare minimum for your efforts is creating a huge drain in your life. It's time you start asking for what you are truly worth. If your boss won't agree to a raise, look elsewhere for work. You're sure to find a higher-paying position if you put your mind to it. Ask a successful friend for advice on netting a lucrative job. Most of their advice will probably involve projecting a confident image.

You don't have the financial resources to satisfy your needs right now, but don't worry. If you put your mind to it, you can afford whatever you desire. Draw symbols of your desired possessions, and post them around the house and office. The more you focus on these goals, the easier they will be to attain. The important thing is to tell yourself these possessions are within reach, or they'll always elude you.

Living in the past is sapping your potential; make plans for the future. Otherwise, your considerable talents will begin to fade, making it that much harder to channel them in a positive direction. While it may be true you left an enjoyable period behind, that doesn't mean there won't be pleasurable times ahead. Put away the old photographs and sentimental songs and try something new for a change.