Friday, 1 July 2005

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
You may be driven by a need to prove yourself, upstage someone else or earn tangible rewards. Whatever your motive today, the planets provide you with an amazing ability to focus, absorb information and keep going.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Before you start something new you must tie up the remaining loose ends on a project. Moon in your sign foreshadows setbacks and suggests you may be too proud to ask for help when the going gets tough.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
You may be required to step into an unfamiliar role or adapt to changing circumstances and while you will be thrown, success is assured. Meantime, a grudge you hold against someone is unhealthy and should be dealt with.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
It may be difficult to separate thought from emotion, especially if you have a personal stake in a decision or set of circumstances. Go back to the drawing board and wait until the timing seems more appropriate.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
You and a friend, relative or associate may be at cross-purposes, with neither prepared to see the opposing point of view. Rather than insisting on your own way, be generous enough to give ground and compromise with others.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Someone may push the wrong buttons, but the banter will be mostly good-natured. Let sarcasm wash over you today and learn to laugh along with others rather than always taking what they say to heart.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
It may be difficult to adopt one set of rules for every situation or relationship, so deal with each particular problem as it arises. You must be prepared to adjust, cooperate and take others at their word.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Exploit opportunities and accept offers, even if it means venturing into the unknown or acting spontaneously. With Moon in opposition, there is a fine line between success and failure and the onus is on you to experiment.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Whether you have underestimated a friend or sold yourself short, you may be pleasantly surprised when proved wrong. Your status, reputation, material welfare or emotional wellbeing could gradually improve in the days and weeks ahead.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Try to be more generous with your time and energy, even if it means putting your own needs and desires on hold. Someone with low-esteem, a lack of resources or modest experience will benefit from your valuable input.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
You may wish to smooth things over with someone, but will have trouble swallowing your pride and finding the right words. You are entering a new relationship cycle and will soon learn a lot about yourself and others.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
You will finally start to make progress in a situation that reached an impasse months ago. Once the brakes come off you may have to play catch-up, but enthusiasm levels will be high and luck is on your side.

YOUR DAY
Moon in down-to-earth Taurus provides a much-needed balance for the passionate energy. There may be a slowing down of tempo or a dose of common sense will be injected into relationships and problems. Try to avoid living beyond your means, tackling ambitious projects or taking short cuts to success. A steady-as-you-go approach to life will work best all this week.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
The pieces of a puzzle may fall into place soon, giving you a better idea of what is required in a relationship, job or your social circle. People will be easier to read in the months ahead and you should have much greater clarity about your role at home or work.