It's time to get serious about fun and games. This may sound like a contradiction, but it's not. When you don't make time for relaxing activities, you start going stir crazy. Begin to carve out a few minutes each day for your favourite activity, whether it's running, tinkering with machinery or playing darts. You'll notice an immediate improvement in your outlook. If you have been playing house with a love interest, take your relationship to the next level.

Life may seem terribly uncertain right now, which is a problem for a security minded person like you. Creating some comforting rituals can offset your unease. Get into the habit of preparing more formal meals at home, complete with candles, flowers, and music. If you're having trouble sleeping, start repeating the same bedtime routine. This will prepare your subconscious for a long, relaxing slumber that will leave you refreshed and energised upon waking.

Getting organised is half the battle with regard to your busy schedule. If you don't have a daily planner, get one as soon as possible. This will prevent you from double booking appointments. It will also let you know when you've overextended yourself. Delegating responsibilities to neighbours and relatives will lighten the load resting on your shoulders. It's also time to get an unpleasant phone call, letter, or e-mail out of the way.

Exercising financial restraint will prompt others to have more confidence in you. In this day and age, it's difficult to withstand the temptation to satisfy all of your material needs, even at the risk of going into credit card debt. If others see you're able to work with what you've already got, you'll be entrusted with bigger and better responsibilities. There's never been a better time to open or add to a savings account.

You've probably felt like a lone wolf for the past year or so, and that sensation is especially acute today. It may be hard for you to take a casual attitude towards the future, when so many serious responsibilities are looming ahead and while there's no point in pretending to be footloose and fancy free, that doesn't give you the right to bring others down. A time consuming project will prove a welcome distraction from nagging fears.

It may be impossible to get the recognition you are due but it doesn't mean you have to resign yourself to being unhappy. Finding a solitary pursuit that gives you joy will make your work related problems seem relatively small. If you're working on a creative project, don't bother showing it to other people. Instead, keep this endeavour a cherished secret. That way, nobody else can spoil it for you. Protect your bliss from jealous interlopers.

Cherished dreams and goals could seem impossible to attain. Before you give up altogether, consider how others are affecting your attitude. It may be time to distance yourself from friends who are convinced your ideas are beyond reach. Start seeking out people whose positive attitude infuses you with hope. You'll be amazed at how much easier your aims will seem in their presence. Older, more experienced friends can be especially helpful now.

Your quest for authority and power can be realised today. If a position with more responsibility opens in your workplace, put in an application. Don't be afraid of the extra work; its rewards will be substantial. If you're looking for a job, you may want to consider taking a minor position as a means of working your way to the top. Think about your long term future. Your staying power is at an all time high.

It may be hard to accept other people's viewpoints right now. In fact, it seems as though everybody could use a tremendous reality check. Resist the urge to lecture somebody on their pie in the sky expectations, as this will only create hurt feelings. Focus instead on developing your own talents, whether this means taking a class or reading some scholarly books. Keep reminding yourself that in order to learn, you have to put your own assumptions aside.

You're no stranger to assuming more than your fair share of responsibility. Today it's possible you'll have to pay somebody else's debt. Alternatively, you may decide to free yourself from the bond of creditors. Whatever the situation, it's important to take things in small steps. Paying off a sizable bill can be done, provided you do so over a protracted period of time. Slow and steady wins the race.

Adopting a cautious attitude towards relationships is probably wise. It's never easy for you to relinquish your freedom, and that's especially true today. If you do decide to take the plunge, it will be because you've realised the benefits far outweigh the sacrifices. If you are single and feel pressured to find a mate, keep in mind being unattached has its merits. Enjoy the advantages of your current situation.

Beware of confusing your personal identity with the work you perform. There is a lot more to you than what you contribute to your household or office. Making more time for spiritual pursuits is a good way to alter your self-image. Prayer, meditation and nature walks are all ways you can connect with the Universe. It may be time to delegate some of your daily responsibilities to colleagues, relatives or friends.