Horoscopes: Monday, April 20

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)

Your thoughts turn to money and personal appearance. Sun in the house of creature comforts is highly beneficial for long-term financial planning and self-promotion in the workplace. A slow and steady approach works best.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)

You put out feelers for something new. Sun in your sign sharpens ambition and grants you the gift of time in coming weeks. Sow the seeds of ideas sown now and wait patiently for them to blossom.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)

You tap into your own and other peoples' resources. Timely energy teaches lessons of ingenuity and you cobble together plans or solutions out of nothing. There is also a new competitive edge to your personality.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)

Breaking out of a rut suddenly seems possible. Ruling Moon favours self-sufficiency and expansion, while the solar energy connects you to powerful people. Your routine varies but the change is refreshing and fun.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)

Bottled up feelings slowly rise to the surface. You are slow to react to situations but your responses are ultimately out of proportion to the actual problem. Time spent alone or in contemplation is beneficial.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)

Equality is your goal in a business or romantic partnership. Moon moving towards the province of teamwork enriches the experiences you share with others and improves prospects in joint financial ventures.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)

A failed experiment can be tackled in a different way. The planets favour a fight-back and if anything can be salvaged from a situation, now is the time for action. Use your artistic talents to the full.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)

Old patterns and routines are deemed obsolete. Sun in the rhythmic sector prompts a review of circumstances with a view to updating or streamlining for the future. Dynamic energies ensure motivation is not a problem.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)

You are open to compromise in select situations. Inflexible forces restrict tolerance levels and if others become obstructive they will feel the full force of your wrath. Prevention is better than cure today.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)

The social butterfly within you now emerges. Solar energy in the house ruling fun, friendships and family, sees a sudden shift in your focus. You get things underway by networking with others and making arrangements.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)

What you lack in empathy you make up for with practical assistance. Your reluctance to become emotionally involved with people is offset by a willingness to help those in need. Charity begins outside the home.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)

You are passive but very intuitive. With the Moon moving towards Pisces you watch from the sidelines and weigh up people or situations at a glance. Decisions are then made thoughtfully but with greater ease.

YOUR DAY

Sun in Taurus helps cushion the blows and provides a soft landing. There is an aura of gentleness coupled with a desire for personal comfort. Today's downside is a tendency to over-indulge.

YOUR BIRTHDAY

A luscious lifestyle suits you but is not always possible. Fortunately you're able to make a silk purse from a sow's ear during this cycle of chic ideas. Style is inborn and cannot be bought.