Horoscopes: Thursday, April 23

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)

Tying up loose ends makes sense. The lunar cycle is waning and favours finishing off current projects rather than starting up new ones. A neat and tidy environment helps clear your mind today.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)

A spring clean of your thoughts, surroundings or relationships is forecast. If you start shedding the dead wood from your life now, a void can be created for new experiences or relationships to slot in.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)

You spot potential in a venture but hesitate before making a commitment. Your slow and steady approach demonstrates newfound maturity borne of painful past experiences. Others are impressed but perhaps frustrated.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)

Your tendency to express thoughts out loud may be unhelpful. Moon in outspoken Aries prevents you from biting your tongue in fiery situations. Best case scenario sees you toning down some of the rhetoric.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)

Your star quality turns heads but you remain grounded. The planets portray you as sassy and people looking for lively company gravitate towards Leos today. Despite the glitz and glamour, duty comes first.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)

Seeking a second opinion helps in the decision-making process. You choose mentors carefully and benefit from someone's wisdom or expertise. Burdens are best shared between now and the new Moon on Saturday.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)

Joint ventures and decisions are favoured. Your choice of collaborators is important, so check out potential partners before forming an alliance. You work particularly well with people whose talents complement your own.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)

An invisible thread links you to someone special and is a temporary source of comfort or strength. Even when the odds seem stacked against you, timely contact or advice from a kindred soul saves the day.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)

Your tentacles of influence spread far and wide. Lunar energy in the friendship zone delivers feedback from people who have benefited from your kindness or counsel. Anecdotal evidence is viewed as factual today.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)

You ignore detractors and critique your own work. Ruling Saturn lessens the impact of other peoples' words, although you may hold a grudge towards those who pick holes in your efforts or arguments.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)

A leg-up or chance encounter produces a breakthrough. Compatible energy places you in ideal situations and gives you the gift of good timing. An ability to use personal contacts wisely is your strongest suit.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)

Personal welfare is top of your agenda. You begin by reassessing levels of happiness, fitness and personal popularity, and follow up with a plan of action for the immediate future. Self-discipline is needed.

YOUR DAY

Self-belief is the driving force today. Physical energy levels may fluctuate but mental preparedness remains a constant for most. A final flourish may be needed to finish off outstanding projects.

YOUR BIRTHDAY

Saturn in the pleasure zone urges you to have fun while remaining committed. Loyalty overrides other emotions and impulses, which is why you take relationships so seriously. Enjoy this sharing and caring phase.