Horoscopes: Monday, April 27

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)

You preference is for staying busy. Moon in the hyper-active sector adds excitement to every undertaking and puts variety back into your routine. Your taste in people, pastimes and projects is diverse.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)

When perception is blurred by bias you seek a second opinion. Mercury the mind planet provides the right words but it also colours your judgement and evokes memories. Impartial advice from others helps.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)

You reach a goal sooner rather than later. Moon in your sign generates results in a current endeavour and opens up new avenues of interest elsewhere. Loved ones support your ideas and line of attack.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)

Looking at a situation through the eyes of another helps you gain new levels of understanding. This fresh perspective also rekindles lost affection in a relationship that recently fell by the wayside.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)

Your rebellious side may surface. In a departure from customary practices you are inclined to take the opposite view and get a rise out of someone. Your barbs are light-hearted but hit the mark.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)

You like to be well-versed before proffering an opinion. Ruling Mercury insists on preparedness and its compatible aspect to your sign ensures you have all the relevant information. The sleuth within you surfaces.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)

Freedom is all-important at this time. You figuratively spread your wings and fly the coop, enjoying the journey rather than thinking about the destination. Exotic people and exhilarating experiences pull you in.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)

Conflict can be avoided through compromise. Your ability to give and take without feeling resentful is the key to meeting your end of the bargain. Hence, you take each situation on its own merit.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)

You change your mind on an issue but feel no guilt. There are good reasons for doing an about face and no-one can question your commitment to an issue. Second chances are forecast.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)

When others try to exert influence you dig your heels in. Independence is a key factor to success and once your mind is made up, you are not easily swayed. Expect to be proven right.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)

Your natural tendency is to buck the prevailing trend. Moon in the social sector provokes contrary reactions and provides a unique platform for you to express personal views. You can combine business with pleasure.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)

Warped ideas actually work. Ingenious Mercury in your theoretical zone encourages you to think laterally and employ unusual marketing practices. An injection of humour may help break the ice at this point in time.

YOUR DAY

Moon in Gemini quickens the tempo. Some fast-talking may be needed to dodge tricky situations or invent elaborate excuses. The upside is ingenuity can also be applied in positive and productive ways.

YOUR BIRTHDAY

You freely admit mistakes and make amends. Honesty and harmony are worthy targets to aim for but you must stop short of becoming a martyr. Ally yourself with like-minded groups of people.