Easy does it, know your limitations and play to your strengths. Studying puts a strain on your brain; put your mind to only those things you need to do. Take gentle exercise to keep yourself from slipping into a slough of despondency. Resist the urge to convince yourself that you know more than you really do. The only way you'll master any skills is through hard work. You won't burn out if you pace yourself.

Bite off more than you can chew and you'll have to eat humble pie. Authority figures take a dim view of domestic concerns distracting you. Try not to talk about your family affairs when you're on the job, or you'll antagonise the powers-that-be. You may feel tempted to go on a huge shopping spree to prove your self worth. Instead of putting yourself into debt, engage in a hobby that gives you pleasure. Your troubles melt away when you feel mentally stimulated.

A difficult day unless you take everything you do seriously and cut no corners. You're desperate to attend to some personal needs, but someone is making too many demands. It may be necessary to tell them to back off in no uncertain terms. Although you would hate to hurt anyone's feelings, you simply can't go on cheating yourself like this. Avoid getting into intellectual arguments with folks who enjoy lording their knowledge over you. That's just playing into their hands.

Your health is bound to suffer unless you realise that all work and no play is debilitating. Your finances aren't as rosy as you believe; take the time to review your bank statements. If you realise that there has been a cheque you failed to record or a debt that you've overlooked, make up the loss before you get into debt. It's better than floundering in a sea of despair. Avoid overextending yourself with work assignments. It's better to pay things off a little at a time.

Making promises you can't keep will lose you trust and respect so keep quiet. It's impossible to see eye-to-eye with a narrow-minded person; sometimes you wonder why you even tolerate them. Try not to let their bigotry spoil your fun, or you could end up as prejudiced as they are. If a creative project isn't going as well as you hoped, turn your attention to more mundane matters. Sometimes dull routine work can bring divine inspiration. Breathe deeply when things get stressful.

Nothing is for nothing in this life so if you aspire to a goal then hard work is the way forward. You are expending so much energy on peripheral matters that far more important ambitions are starting to suffer. Get your priorities in order, even if it means taking time away from home comforts. Above all, don't ignore troublesome health signals. By respecting your body, you can avoid serious trouble further down the road. Stop stretching yourself so thin.

You'll have to use your willpower if you want to succeed; it's too easy to stay off course. It's inspiring to have dreams, but don't let them distract you from more serious aims. Until you take concrete steps toward your ambitions, your life vision will forever elude you. Sitting around and waiting to be discovered simply isn't practical. A lawsuit can be avoided if you both compromise before things get nasty. Go for the diplomatic way out whenever possible. You don't want any legal headaches at this life juncture.

Total money management is required if you are to avoid debt and head for profit. Your desire to purchase a luxury item will be undermined by heavy existing expenses and sheer common sense. Instead of driving yourself further into a cash hole, pay off your existing bills to break even. An authority figure's promises may fall through, causing you anger and disappointment. Instead of subverting your frustration, pour it into a freelance or home project. Physical labour can relieve stress.

A day to be cautious in the extreme do nothing that may come back and haunt you later. A combination of optimism and enthusiasm, pessimism and despondency doesn't make for a very friendly mix. Don't bother trying to cheer friends up who are intent on wallowing in their misery. Surround yourself with people who have get up and go, but as for travel you're better off staying close to home rather than hitting the high road.

Rewards fail to be forthcoming so down tools until somebody comes up with the goods. You may think you're capable of handling heavy responsibilities, but wait before jumping aboard. Spiritually, you're a wee bit morose and would benefit more from time alone. Someone offers a financial opportunity that seems okay on the surface but is actually riddled with holes. Keep your funds in a deposit account. It's not a good day to gamble with your health or money.

Pride goes before a fall; remember that before you open your mouth today. Allay making extravagant claims or promises or you'll be embarrassed later on. It's all very well playing Lord or Lady Bountiful but when someone calls you to account you may wish you'd kept stom. It's possible that you've been so busy with pleasurable pursuits that you've forgotten some financial and personal obligations. Check your calendar to make sure that you don't have any appointments or have forgotten an anniversary today.

Not an easy day for dealing with authority or depending on other peoples' generosity. An angry confrontation with bureaucracy could leave you emotionally drained. It just isn't worth the effort to get worked up over a situation that will never change. Why not think about moving on? Staying put may not be the answer to your problems. Sooner or later, you have to face reality so why not do it now whilst you still have a measure of control over the situation? Be the master of your own fate.